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. […]
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Avoidable Rent of Rs 1.66 Crore Paid for Anganwadi Centres in Chandigarh
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 […]
Vinesh Phogat’s Heartbreaking End to a Stellar Career
The Indian sports community was taken aback by the sudden announcement of Indian wrestling icon Vinesh Phogat’s retirement. Just one day later, the 29-year-old was ruled out of the women’s 50 kg gold medal match at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Having made it to the last round after defeating strong opponents, including Olympic […]
WazirX Faces NCLT Petition Over $230 Million Crypto Theft
In a significant development following the $230 million cryptocurrency asset heist, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in India, WazirX, is being sued before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) together with its infrastructure partner Liminal and related companies. The petition, filed by a Supreme Court law intern, Gauransh Vyas, on August 5 in Indore, seeks an […]
Too Beautiful to Stay? Paraguayan Swimmer’s Ouster Casts a Long Shadow
A scandal that erupted outside of sports has clouded the Paris Olympics 2024. Luana Alonso, a swimmer from Paraguay, was sent home from the Games and soon found herself in the middle of a storm. Although “inappropriate behaviour” was the official explanation given, a flurry of rumours and accusations quickly followed, with many asserting that […]
Sri Lanka Triumphs Over India, Clinches Series 2-0
The Indian batting lineup was completely shattered by Sri Lanka’s comprehensive 110-run victory over them in the third and final ODI played at home ground, thereby sealing the series 2-0. In every department, all-rounders gave an effective display as the hosts bowled out their counterparts in a mere 48 overs. When Sri Lanka batted first, […]
Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Passes Away at 80
Veteran politician and former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away on Thursday morning at his residence in Kolkata. He was 80 years old. Bhattacharjee, a stalwart of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI(M), served as the state’s Chief Minister for 11 consecutive years, from 2000 to 2011. He succeeded the legendary […]
Panchkula Residents Frustrated by Chaotic Mandis and Waste Issues
Residents of Panchkula are increasingly frustrated with the disarray caused by weekly vegetable mandis in various sectors, which have become a source of inconvenience rather than a community benefit. The chaotic parking of vendor vehicles along main roads consistently leads to traffic congestion, while litter left behind after the markets creates unsightly and unsanitary conditions. […]
Mother of Slain IAS Officer Seeks Protection Amidst Growing Concerns
The aftermath of the shocking murder of IAS officer Harpreet Singh at the Chandigarh District Courts Complex continues to unfold with new developments. Harpreet Singh was fatally shot by his father-in-law, retired Punjab Police AIG Malvinder Singh Sidhu, on August 3 during a mediation proceeding. Baljeet Kaur, the mother of the deceased, has petitioned the […]
US Woman’s Ordeal Takes Unexpected Turn
A case that gripped India and sparked international concern has taken a surprising turn. Lalita Kayi, a 50-year-old American woman found chained to a tree in the dense forests of Maharashtra, has confessed to authorities that she bound herself there. The shocking discovery of Ms Kayi in an emaciated state, chained and calling for help, […]