Chandigarh

Human Rights Commission takes notice of Chandigarh Tribune report on overflowing sewage in Sector 23

SDM (Central) to ensure smooth hand over of possession by CLTA

The Bench asserted that the proceedings before the Supreme Court did not stop the administration from performing its duty to maintain hygiene and accessibility

Accused remanded to nine-day ED custody for interrogation

‘Practice violates fundamental rights’

The work will be executed by the UT Engineering Department

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Busy stretches, including Agarsen Chowk and Majri Chowk, in poor shape

The district will hold a lottery on October 9 to issue provisional licenses for green cracker sales before Diwali and Gurupurab. Applications are accepted September 23-25 through Punjab's portal. Last year, 44 licenses were granted from over 1600 eligible applications.

The District Congress Committee held a 'Sangathan Sirjan Abhiyan' meeting to strengthen the party at the grassroots level. AICC observer Sachin Yadav gathered feedback to select the DCC head, guided by the All India Congress Committee. Key leaders attended, including Fatehgarh Sahib MP Amar Singh.

Paddy procurement started today in Lalru mandi. Farmers sold their crops at the MSP of Rs 2,389 per quintal. MLA Randhawa urged farmers to harvest mature, dry crops and avoid stubble burning. The administration assured support for a smooth season.

TiE Chandigarh and Sahayak Associates are co-hosting 'Parivartan ka Utsav -- Udaan' on Friday. The event celebrates women entrepreneurs, featuring inspirational stories, business pitches, and an exhibition showcasing women-led businesses.

Following the Hoshiarpur murder of a child allegedly by a migrant worker, social and religious groups in Kurali Market warned migrant laborers to obey local laws. Protests included removing shop encroachments, road blockades with victim banners, and emergency vehicle passage.

The BJP is organizing a 'Seva Pakhwada' from September 17 to October 2 to celebrate Prime Minister Modi's birthday and Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. BJP workers will engage in service activities across society. Events include blood donation, health camps, cleanliness drives, and assistance to the underprivileged. The core message is 'Service is organization.'

PCA Purple won the Punjab Senior State T20 Tournament, defeating PCA Green by four wickets. Ramandeep Singh's five-wicket haul and Gurmehar Singh Sra's 54 runs led Purple's victory. Green scored 154/9, with Sahil Sharma and Prerit Dutta contributing 34 runs each.

World Ozone Day 2025 was celebrated in Sarangpur with inter-school competitions to promote environmental awareness. The event, themed 'Montreal Protocol: Global Cooperation for a Sustainable Future,' featured educational materials, a video on ozone recovery, and prizes for student participants.

Akshay Sharma leads the Chennai Open 2025 after a 9-under 63, securing a three-stroke lead. Arjun Prasad and Manu Gandas are tied for second at 6-under 66. Sharma's flawless round included seven birdies and an eagle, capitalizing on favorable conditions.

Ishroop, a 19-year-old MCM DAV College student, won silver at the Junior Asian Judo Championship in Jakarta. She qualified for the 2025 World Judo Championship in Lima, Peru. Her recent successes include gold at the Asian Cup (Taipei), National Games and Senior National Championship titles, and bronze at the 2024 Junior Asian Judo Championship (Korea).

Deepti Sharma called fans a 'morale booster' despite low attendance at the Mullanpur ODI. The stadium was nearly empty, attributed to declining ODI interest. India lost the first match and faces Australia again on September 17, with a chance of rain.

In the boys U-14 event, Ryan International School posted a 13-2 win over GMSSS, Sector 11

Second seed Dhriti Joshi moved ahead in the event by defeating Haryana’s Ditya Jakhar 15-6 15-6

Notably, several civic body employees have been working on contract for the last 25 years

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had filed a charge sheet in the court in the year 2023

Both accused were held guilty under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and fined Rs 25,000 each

Deadline for giving possession September 17