In a recent move, the Chandigarh Administration has implemented a series of rate revisions, effective from 1st April 2024. These revisions have a multi-faceted impact on the residents, while for some increased costs for essential services will impact adversely on the other hand few will receive a financial boost. This 5% increase in water prices […]
In a recent development, controversies and allegations have overtaken the political landscape of India just few days prior to Lok Sabha Elections 2024. After the AAP’s recent challenges, the Indian National Congress has been served notices by the Income Tax Department demanding a staggering sum of approximately Rs 1823 crore. The notices have ignited a […]
In a narrative that defies conventional political norms, K Padmaranjan, a 65-year old tyre repair shop owner from Salem, Tamil Nadu is no stranger to the hustle and bustle of elections. Popularly known as the “Election Kind”, Padmaranjan has carved a unique niche for himself in the political landscape. He has contested a staggering 238 […]
THe Enforcement Directorate (ED) Chandigarh has attached a flat worth Rs 86.18 lakh in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged housing allotment scam. This action comes as a part of wider investigation into the activities of Manjit kaur and her family members, who are accused of frauding people by promising the […]
In a recent development after the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now summoned Delhi’ Transport Minister and AAP leader, Kailash Gahlot, for further questioning in connection with the ongoing investigations into the liquor policy case. This move comes as a part […]
Indian food delivery giant Swiggy is preparing for a much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), but the road ahead seems to be filled with potholes. The internal document obtained by Reuters, reveals a significant loss of $200 million for the nine months leading up to December 2023, adding to the company’s abundant $500 million loss for […]
Chandigarh, the “City Beautiful,” is facing a surge in stray dog attacks and this has prompted the Municipal Corporation to take a significant step: allocating INR 20 lakh as compensation money for victims in the upcoming fiscal year. This move comes in response to a recent Punjab and Haryana Court ruling mandating minimum financial assistance […]
While Mohali’s excise department is celebrating its 12.5% higher revenue, Chandigarh is stuck with a major setback as they struggle to auction off liquor vends for the upcoming fiscal year. This situation has highlighted the significant impact excise duty and VAT have on revenue generation. Even after two rounds of auctions in March, the Chandigarh […]
In an unforeseen turn of events, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a series of raids across 20 locations in Chandigarh, Punjab, including the residence of the Punjab Excise Commissioner, Varun Roojam. These raids were conducted about the infamous ‘Guava Orchard Compensation Scam.’ Intensifying its investigations into the massive INR 137 crore scam in Punjab, […]
Joginder Pal Gupta, a resident of Chandigarh has received compensation after a local branch of Punjab National Bank (PNB) mistakenly encashed his fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) without his consent at a lower interest rate The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has fined a Chandigarh-based bank for unlawfully making the transaction to encash the FDRs without […]