In a significant ruling, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission – II, U.T. Chandigarh, held Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited accountable for wrongful repudiation of a legitimate medical claim. The commission deemed the company’s justification for rejection-pre existing cough and fever invalid and ordered them to settle the claim amount of Rs 3lakh with […]
Bhavesh Bhandari a Businessman from Ahmedabad and his wife Jinal took a life-altering decision, renouncing their materialistic life and embracing Monkhood. Before embarking on their journey the family had donated their entire fortune, estimated at a staggering Rs 200 crore. In 2022, their 19-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son took Diksha under the guidance of Acharya […]
With the arrival of the Summer Season on the horizon, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) is taking a firm stance against water wastage. To conserve this precious resource, the MC has announced a strict enforcement drive penalizing residents who misuse water during morning hours, from April 15th to June 30th. During this period the MC […]
Chandigarh stands as a majestic bridge, gracefully linking the tapestry of history with a vibrant canvas of modernity. Nestled within its architectural marvels and verdant landscapes lies a reservoir of tales, where the old intertwines with the new in an intricate dance of heritage and progress. This place is way more than a planned city; […]
In a recent incident, Uber India was imposed with a fine of Rs 28,000 by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Chandigarh for a driver overcharging a customer by Rs 27. The commission directed the company to refund the excess amount to the complainant, along with the compensation and litigation costs. Complainant Ritvik Garg […]
A recently resurfaced interview with a friend of the late Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila has shed light on a surprising connection Chamkila almost had with Bollywood. Sawarn Sivia, Chamkila’s close friend, revealed in the interview that iconic actress Sridevi, a self-proclaimed fan of Chamkila, once expressed interest in working with him on a film […]
On the 105th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, India solemnly remembers the hundreds of innocent lives lost on that fateful day in 1919. This dark chapter in Indian history witnessed British troops mercilessly gunning down a peaceful gathering of protestors, leaving an indelible scar on the nation’s collective memory. Leading the nation in remembrance, […]
An executive engineer with the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation(MC) is facing major penalties following allegations of discrepancies in a tender process. Municipal Commissioner Anindita Mitra has initiated major penalty proceedings against an executive engineer, Kuldeep Singh, over tender-related discrepancies. This action comes after the vigilance department flagged significant discrepancies, that compelled the administration to expedite the […]
Trident Group, a renowned global conglomerate, is getting ready to commemorate its foundational milestone, Mission Day, on April 15 th , 2024, in Sanghera and April 18 th , 2024, in Budhni. The event, themed “Golden Hearts, Golden Trident,” is poised to celebrate Trident’s journey, featuring captivatingperformances, recognition and rewards, valuable insights into the mission, […]
In a gesture of goodwill and adherence to bilateral protocol, and to bridge the gap, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued 2,843 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to partake in the Baisakhi celebrations. Scheduled to take place in Pakistan from April 13 to 22, the annual festival holds deep cultural and […]