Harman Singh Sidhu, the president of the ArriveSAFE NGO, had filed a Right to Information (RTI) request, which led the Central Information Commission (CIC) to give a show-cause notice to the Public Information Officers (PIOs) of Chandigarh’s UT Engineering Department based on claims they didn’t furnish vital information over a pedestrian crossing behind Neelam Cinema […]
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Third Edition of Chandigarh Golf League Tees Off on September 12
The Chandigarh Golf Club is set to host the third edition of the Chandigarh Golf League starting September 12, with 21 teams vying for supremacy on the greens. The tournament, which will run until October 12, promises an exciting month of competitive golf. Last season saw Captain’s 18 emerge victorious after an unbeaten run, clinching […]
Charges Filed Against Accused in 2010 Chandigarh Rape and Murder Case
Fourteen years after an MBA student was brutally raped and murdered in Sector 38 West, Chandigarh, a local court has filed charges against the culprit, Monu Kumar. The development clears the way for the trial to begin. The victim’s body was discovered in July 2010 near her home in Sector 38 West. Kumar, a resident […]
Punjab to Collect Rs 34.4 Crore from Green Tax on Old Vehicles
The Punjab government has approved the imposition of a green tax on older vehicles as part of its environmental strategy, expecting to raise Rs 34.4 crore from registration renewals. This tax targets private four-wheelers older than 15 years and commercial vehicles older than eight years, aiming to reduce pollution from ageing engines. The decision, finalized […]
Facebook and FIU Pumpy Fined Rs 50,000 for Failing to Deliver Online Order
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Mohali has imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 on the social media platform Facebook and kitchen rack manufacturer FIU Pumpy for not delivering an online order. The fine follows a complaint from Kulwinder Singh, a Mohali resident who ordered a kitchen rack via an ad on Facebook but […]
Chandigarh Civic Body Meeting Cancelled Amid Mayor-Councillor Dispute
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation House meeting, scheduled for 22 August 2024, was abruptly cancelled at the eleventh hour, allegedly due to a tiff between councillors from the INDIA bloc and Mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor over a contentious public utility agenda. The cancellation has left 26 critical development agendas unresolved, further delaying key decisions crucial for […]
Shraddha Kapoor Surpasses PM Narendra Modi in Instagram Followers, Sets New Milestone
In a significant social media milestone, actress Shraddha Kapoor outstripped Prime Minister Narendra Modi in terms of her Instagram followers. As of Wednesday, Shraddha boasts an impressive 91.4 million followers on the platform, edging past Modi, who has 91.3 million followers. This shows that she has gained more fan following than ever before, especially after […]
Three Senior Officials of Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital Transferred
In answer to mounting demonstrations from junior doctors over the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor, three senior officials of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH) have been changed by the West Bengal government. This is happening as there are increasing protests at this government-run health facility where junior doctors have been […]
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Alleged Abduction of Dentist by Chandigarh Police
The Supreme Court has mandated that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should carry out a preliminary inquiry into the suspected abduction of a dentist hailing from Chandigarh by the police. This decision follows reports that the abducted dentist had been unlawfully detained by law enforcement officers to stop him from testifying in court. When […]
CBI Officer Seema Pahuja, Leading Kolkata Rape Probe, Posted in Chandigarh
Seema Pahuja, a CBI officer with vast experience, has taken up the charge of investigating the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Pahuja known for her handling of high-profile and complex cases is currently serving as an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) at the Chandigarh office of CBI. Pahuja, 57, has […]