The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) reconvened on Friday, June 8th, 2024, after the model code of conduct was lifted, and addressed various city improvement initiatives. Here’s a summary of the key decisions: Combating the Monkey Menace A major concern addressed by the MC was the ongoing issue with monkeys creating disturbances in the city. To […]
A resident of Chandigarh, Anil Kumar received a total refund of what he had paid for his air ticket plus other payments made by him as compensation from The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. He is also dismayed by the rejection from Air India to accommodate him simply because of a missing return ticket. Kumar […]
In an attempt to preserve law and order, the Chandigarh government is taking strong action against owners of public amusement places that disrupt the calm with loud music or frequent disruptions. This action is based on the Chandigarh Home Department’s Controlling of Places of Public Amusement policy, which was notified in 2016. A meeting was […]
Canada vs. Ireland In an exciting match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, Canada defeated Ireland by 12 runs. This match demonstrated Canada’s developing proficiency in Twenty20 cricket. Batting first, Canada put up a competitive total, owing to a collaborative team effort that included strong contributions from their middle lineup. Ireland, […]
On Friday, Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi’s bail was granted by the Bengaluru court, after being sued by BJP’s Karnataka division on behalf of defamation charge. The claim arose due to ‘defamatory’ adverts that congress party had aired in 2023 during the Assembly elections. Details of the Case The conflict began when Congress ran ads in […]
The Chandigarh Police have arrested two individuals in connection with separate fraud cases that resulted in significant financial losses. These cases involve unauthorized share transactions affecting an NRI woman and a cash misappropriation incident. NRI Woman Duped of ₹3.5 Crore The first instance included Parvinder Kaur Bhatia, an NRI from Essex, UK, who was scammed […]
A security guard associated with the Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) named Kulwinder Kaur has just been suspended for slapping Kangana Ranaut, the newly elected BJP Lok Sabha MP, during an altercation at Chandigarh Airport. Their disagreement is believed to have come from a statement by Kangana about protests involving farmers that also contained insults […]
Yesterday’s T20 World Cup action was a frenzy of excitement, with four matches featuring a mix of shocks and overpowering performances. Here’s a rundown of yesterday’s significant interactions. USA Stuns Pakistan in Close Encounter The USA cricket team pulled off a stunning victory over Pakistan. Chasing a small score of 150 runs, the American batsmen […]
The Noida Police have taken severe measures vis-a-vis a major scam on Goods and Services Tax (GST) charging 33 individuals with Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. This stringent action signifies the seriousness with which authorities are treating the case. The network was discovered in June 2023 and purportedly set up thousands of […]
Recently, The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) achieved their most significant feat yet—a record high annual property tax collection during 2024-25. To date, a jaw-dropping ₹52.24 crore has been collected from defaulters, reflecting an impressive 21% rise above what was reported in 2023-24; it is no doubt that this move is viewed as one giant step […]