In a historic decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court emphasized the value of rehabilitation for first-time offenders of small offences avoiding putting these people in prison with seasoned offenders. The court ordered courts to liberally implement the Probation of Offenders Act. In her judgment, Justice Manisha Batra identified the possible problems faced by young […]
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Chandigarh Municipal Corporation Faces Financial Crisis
With only Rs 32 crore left in its account, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation found itself in serious financial difficulty. Because of this inadequacy, it is not able to pay its outsourced staff their salaries and contractors. The crux of the problem lies in the delay of the second-quarter grant-in-aid instalment from the UT Administration, which […]
Delhi HC Issues Notice to CBI on Arvind Kejriwal’s Bail Plea in Excise Policy Case
The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday regarding the bail plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case. This development comes after Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26 from Tihar […]
Panchkula Jeweller Falls Victim to 10 Crore Rupee Investment Fraud
A jeweller from Panchkula has been robbed of a stagnant amount of ₹9.68 crores by online scammers. This unfortunate event shows that financial frauds online are increasingly becoming risky and there is a need for due diligence when presented with unfamiliar investment offers. Lalit Singla, a resident of Sector 7, Panchkula aged 48 reported the […]
Chandigarh Shopkeepers Unenthusiastic About 24/7 Operations
According to reports, not a shopkeeper has shown interest in the prolonged operation where a recent regulation change in Chandigarh allows establishments to remain open 24/7. This information is provided one week after the new policy went into force. The Chandigarh government devised this strategy to boost economic growth and facilitate businesses. At the same […]
India’s Tesla Dreams Stall as Musk Goes Silent
The impasse in negotiations with Elon Musk’s giant electric vehicle firm has put a stop to any aspirations of Indian Tesla manufacturing. Sources familiar with the meetings revealed that Tesla representatives had severed ties with their Indian counterparts, raising questions about the company’s prior eagerness to enter the market. This news comes after Elon Musk […]
Two Mohali Travel Agents Arrested for Trafficking from Punjab to Cambodia
In a significant crackdown, the Punjab Police’s Cyber Crime Division has arrested two Mohali-based travel agents for trafficking individuals from Punjab to Cambodia under the pretense of lucrative job opportunities. A case has been filed against Amarjeet Singh and his accomplice Gurjodh Singh, who owns Visa Palace Immigration, for duping innocent people. They promised their […]
Centre Approves Underground Metro for Chandigarh’s Heritage Sectors
In Chandigarh, the proposed underground Metro project has received clearance from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The project involved building underground metro routes in the city’s historic districts. This choice is in line with the suggestions put out by the UT Administration to protect Chandigarh’s architectural heritage. A ruling by the Supreme […]
LK Advani Hospitalized Again, Days After AIIMS Discharge
Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Delhi, just days after his discharge from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The 96-year-old former deputy prime minister was taken to Apollo Hospital on Wednesday night, with hospital sources confirming his admission around 9 PM under the care of […]
Champai Soren Resigns as Jharkhand Chief Minister, Paving Way for Hemant Soren’s Return
Champai Soren, the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, has resigned, marking a momentous political move only five months into his tenure. This action prepares the previous chief minister, Hemant Soren, to take over as leader again. Sworn in on February 2, Champai Soren, a prominent member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and widely seen as […]