The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were graced by Arshad Nadeem, a Pakistani javelin thrower who threw an Olympic record-breaking 92.97 meters. The accolade of the gold medal he received not only added his name among world greats but also carved it into history as one of the most distinguished athletes ever. An impressive throw […]
The Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC) on Thursday granted approval to the Master Plan for the expansion of Panjab University’s (PU) south campus, along with the “Street for People” initiative in Sector 15. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by UT Adviser Rajeev Verma, who praised the university for its comprehensive and uniform […]
In connection with an assault case, Vikas Malik, the president of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, was granted regular bail by the court of Additional Sessions Judge on Thursday. Malik, who was selected to lead the Bar body in December 2023, has been in custody since July 1st as a result of […]
Launching its ninth ‘One Rupee Store’ at the EWS community centre in Maloya, the Municipal Corporation (MC) of Chandigarh is making a big step towards sustainability and giving the impoverished access to reasonably priced commodities. Launched as part of the ongoing “Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao” campaign, which emphasises the value of decreasing waste and promotes […]
The Supreme Court has granted bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who will be released after spending 17 months in jail. Sisodia was arrested in February 2023 in connection with the now-scrapped excise policy, facing investigations from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). A bench comprising Justices […]
In a bold move to draw attention to their prolonged recruitment issues, candidates for the positions of fire operator and driver under the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) embarked on a half-naked protest march towards the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in New Delhi. The protest began in Panchkula today, with over 150 aspirants participating. Carrying […]
More than four years after ordering the destruction of unlawful buildings near the lake, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a strict instruction for the immediate delineation of the Sukhna Lake catchment area. The High Court campus may be located inside the catchment area, which affected the implementation of the 2020 demolition order. […]
A stern warning has been given to student party leaders at Punjab University by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kanwardeep Kaur, who warned that they will be liable for any violent crimes or unlawful actions perpetrated by their members. This was declared at a university-led move to a preemption action staged ahead of the Panjab […]
Significant anomalies in the Chandigarh Sports Department’s operations were uncovered by a devastating audit report, raising major questions about the administration and use of public funds. The study, which covers the years 2020 to 2024, identifies several problems, including the department’s inability to properly use central money, collect trainee debt, and follow fundamental financial rules. […]
An audit report reveals how the Chandigarh administration has made a colossal waste of money totalling Rs 1.66 crore in renting Anganwadi centres between the financial years 2018-19 and 2022-23. The report, obtained through RTI, requests that these irregularities and mismanagement be addressed under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. The needless expenditure on […]