Considering the burning temperatures in Chandigarh, the Education Department has decided to take some measures to protect pupils against the scorching sun rays; starting on 20th May 2024, schools in this urban area have to change their timetable such that kids would have to leave earlier than afternoon just for preventing them from being out […]
In a distressing revelation, retired Colonel Sanjay Bhatia of Darshan Vihar, Sector 68, Mohali, has been defrauded of a staggering ₹2.5 crore in what appears to be a sophisticated online trading scam. The retired officer, drawn into the world of stock investments during the COVID-19 pandemic, encountered the fraudulent scheme through an enticing advertisement on […]
To fight off continued traffic jams linking Chandigarh with Panchkula, a joint team of Railways and the UT administration has proposed a new road from Madhya Marg to Panchkula railway station road. The purpose of this scheme is to create another route for passengers that will reduce the load on Housing Board Chowk in Manimajra. […]
The Chandigarh district election officer has recently issued notices to Congress candidate Manish Tewari and the party’s state unit chief HS Lucky. This follows complaints concerning alleged violations of Election Commission of India (ECI) instructions. An official statement detailed that multiple complaints had been received regarding Congress workers allegedly engaging in the distribution of Congress […]
In the next few days they will have to endure high temperatures according to the Indian Meteorological Department who announced that this weekend Chandigarh will have 45°C.. IMD also warned about a heatwave expected from 16th-18th May through their yellow alert issued towards the same. If the maximum temperature exceeds 40°C and rises at least […]
A resident of Hallomajra, Chandigarh, Wajid Ali, also known as Raja, aged 43, has been handed a 10-year jail term by a special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) court for possessing a commercial quantity of banned medicines. Additionally, he has been slapped with a fine of ₹1 lakh. Wajid Ali’s conviction under Section 22 […]
The MC of Panchkula (Municipal Corporation) has decided to be tough on defaulter of property tax whether they are found in both private or government sectors, bearing in mind that around Rs 25.44 crore has not been paid yet which is huge money. Notably, municipal corporation will send reminders specifically aimed at such companies drawing […]
In a recent development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a significant step towards addressing the issue of songs that promote the glorification of weapons and violence in the region. The Court has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab to submit an affidavit containing detailed information regarding the songs that […]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Chandigarh administration to respond to a plea advocating for an increase in the distance between liquor vending sites and religious establishments. The plea, brought forth by the 504 MIG Residents Welfare Association of Sector-61, was addressed by the bench comprising acting Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and […]
With election looming on the horizon, Chandigarh’s political landscape has welcomed the entry of two independent candidates, intriguing the political landscape in the city. With the nomination process underway until May 14, candidates are marking their bids for a chance to represent the constituency, with the option to withdraw candidature until May 17 after scrutiny […]