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Monsoon flooding caused widespread disruption in Panchkula. The Ghaggar River overflowed, inundating villages. A tree fell in Sector 17. Despite efforts, Sector 19 faced waterlogging. The MC Commissioner inspected drainage, while the Deputy Commissioner issued alerts and emergency instructions.

Mohali residents faced traffic jams, waterlogged roads, and dirty tap water. The Mubarikpur railway underpass closed due to severe waterlogging. Zirakpur experienced traffic chaos from overflowing sewers and road construction during the monsoon. Residents in Kharar and Phase 8 reported dirty tap water, possibly due to leakage.

According to the staff members, the canteen has been grappling with drainage and sanitation issues for over a year

Challenging operation performed on elderly patient

The Municipal Corporation conducted an anti-encroachment drive in Sector 22, targeting mobile markets and areas near Kiran Cinema. Led by Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar, the enforcement team issued 52 challans and removed illegal vendors to improve pedestrian safety and reclaim public spaces.

CPDL now offers free duplicate electricity bills online at www.chandigarhpower.com and at SDO offices. Previously, consumers paid Rs 35 at e-Sampark centers for the same service.

The department had received 13,486 applications against 3,830 seats for centralised undergraduation courses available in 12 government and private colleges of the city

UT launches mentorship programme for 1 lakh students as schools reopen after vacations

MP chairs meeting of the State-Level Advisory and Monitoring Committee

Panchkula police arrested Vishal (Bauaa) from Rewari, Haryana, the second suspect in a notorious gang. He's linked to a June robbery and catapult attack, along with a burglary in Sector 2, Panchkula. Vishal is in police remand for five days.

Mohali police arrested three individuals, Parvinder Singh, Chandan Gupta, and Sachin Kumar, for thefts and snatchings. The suspects used chili powder to subdue victims, including Jamuna Devi and her niece. Police recovered ₹1.6 lakh in cash.

A councillor's cleanliness campaign highlighted Mohali's garbage problem. The mayor requested land for waste disposal from the CM. The Deputy Mayor asked the Chief Secretary to end the sanitation workers' strike and provide land for waste disposal. A councillor blamed officials for the mess.

Balbir Singh Sidhu accused Mohali BDPO Dhanwant Singh Randhawa of financial irregularities, including unauthorized payments for village projects. Sidhu alleges the BDPO is protected by the local MLA and harasses opposition members. Randhawa denies wrongdoing, stating he has been granted bail and is currently serving.

Heavy rainfall continued in Chandigarh, causing significant disruption. Another 31mm fell Tuesday, the heaviest in Haryana. Roads caved, infrastructure failed. The IMD issued alerts for further thunderstorms and heavy rain through early next week. Temperatures were below normal.

It is often words — not walls — that decide whether neighbours remain friends or turn bitter foes

City lashed by 31 mm downpour for third day in a row, 221.2 mm in 3 days

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PRTC and Punbus outsourced employees in Zirakpur and Kharar blocked roads, causing traffic chaos. They protested for job regularization, leading to significant commuter inconvenience and delays. The demonstration ended after police intervention, but further strikes across the state are threatened if demands remain unmet.

Police arrested Yograj, also known as Pinky, near a cremation ground in Kalka. He was apprehended with an illegal pistol and five cartridges. The arrest followed intelligence about his possession of a firearm. Yograj faces charges under the Arms Act and has a criminal history with at least 11 cases, including murder.

A fuel tanker caught fire on the Ambala-Chandigarh highway near Alamgir village around 8 pm. The blaze damaged approximately 10 vehicles near a roadside eatery. Firefighters from multiple locations responded, successfully containing the fire. No injuries were reported.

The District Magistrate ordered owners of vacant plots to clean garbage, dirt, and stagnant water to prevent disease. They must install fencing and face fines/legal action for violations. The order, effective June 27, 2025, addresses public health concerns due to accumulated waste.

Mohali and Panchkula residents faced severe waterlogging, cave-ins, and fallen trees for three days due to heavy rain. Public frustration grew due to the lack of action from authorities. Flooding, blocked roads, power outages, and sewage issues plagued multiple sectors. Residents criticized the lack of preparedness and long-term solutions.

A 20-year-old student, Usha, was found dead outside a PG near Nabha Sahib Gurdwara. Police suspect she fell from the third floor. She was from Shimla, recently moved to the PG, and had a band on her wrist suggesting a recent club visit. No suicide note was found.

Sukhna Lake's water level rose to 1,158.5 feet, nearing the 1,163 ft danger mark. The Engineering Department monitors the lake, prepared to open floodgates. A 10-foot python was rescued from a tree and released.

Farmers and landowners in five Punjab villages rejected GMADA's land pooling scheme for Aerotropolis Phase-2. They cited past grievances with GMADA's land acquisition, including unfair plot allocations and broken promises regarding commercial spaces. Negotiations failed, as the communities handed over a formal letter of disagreement.