The 24/7 water project in Manimajra failed, validating resident Ram Kumar Garg's 2021 opposition. Garg criticized the project's financial burden, questionable necessity, and potential strain on the city's infrastructure. Chandigarh Smart City Limited initially dismissed his concerns, promising benefits that didn't materialize.
Sector 22-B traders are troubled by severe parking issues, impacting business and safety. Overcrowding, encroachments, and poor road conditions cause congestion. They propose utilizing vacant land near Hotel Sunbeam for parking and relocating the taxi stand for a solution.
Chandigarh police arrested three individuals in two cyber fraud cases. The first case involved impersonating RBI officials to steal Rs 34.2 lakh; the second involved unauthorized withdrawals totaling Rs 2 lakh. The arrests occurred in Chandigarh, West Bengal, and Kolkata.
Aadhaar Enable Biometric Attendance (AEBAS) System is a real-time monitoring attendance system that uses Aadhaar number
Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted the suspect near Navodaya Road
A total of 22,675 cases were taken up at the District Courts Complex, Panchkula, and Sub-Divisional Courts, Kalka
Had given money to the accused to jointly puchase property
Has prior drug cases registered against him in Himachal Pradesh
His team will include Deepak Bali as vice-president, Kulwant Singh as honorary secretary, Siddhant Sharma as honorary joint secretary and Sunil Gupta as honorary treasurer.
Among the 151 cases disposed of through mutual settlement were 73 cases pending for over five years, 50 awaiting decisions for more than a decade, 12 cases older than 20 years, and 15 matters stuck between 20 and 24 years
Police launched a campaign against crime and drug networks following a meeting with the Chief Minister. DCP Shrishti Gupta instructed intensified night patrols, vigilance against specific crimes, and accountability based on crime data analysis.
The Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) has saved at least 300 lives by providing immediate aid to accident victims on major district routes. The SSP reported a 48.1% decrease in road accident deaths due to the SSF's effective response and modern equipment.
Unidentified bike-borne youth snatched her purse in the presence of several passers-by
The development assumes significance in the backdrop of flood and overflowing drains having wreaked havoc with the life and property in Fatehgarh Sahib last year.
Cooking staff were not adhering to hygiene and dress code norms — head caps, aprons, and gloves were not being used, and cleanliness standards were being ignored
Education monitoring system supports data management across all education levels
An ESI Dispensary in Sector 29 established a Panchavati grove as part of a plantation drive. Chandigarh Power simplified electricity connection applications for domestic users under 10kW. A residents association launched a tree plantation drive for Van Mahotsav. A Punjab Police officer won two rowing bronze medals.
Court had earlier directed authorities to allot alternative sites to dairy owners displaced from their homes in Panchkula
A State-Level Steering Committee discussed implementing the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) 2.0, which includes a climate change center, renewable energy initiatives, and climate resilience measures. The plan aligns with national priorities and addresses rising temperatures and rainfall risks. The UT Administration will raise awareness about RERA.
Mayor Babla urged the Punjab Governor to implement a land pooling policy in Chandigarh, mirroring successful models in Haryana and Delhi. This aims to address urban pressure, facilitate planned development in specific areas, and ensure fair land acquisition.
Illegal warehouse was rented about four months ago
Convict is a native of Almora district, Uttarakhand
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria praised the Chandigarh Spinal Rehab Centre for its patient care and staff dedication. He highlighted the dignity provided to patients and lauded Founder Nicky P Kaur's initiative as noble and rare.
Krish Patel won in the boys' U-13 category. Other U-13 winners included Adrit Nakra, Kriday Jindal, Sehaj Thakur, Nandeesh Kapoor, Hriday, Aarav Dhiman, and Viraj Singh. In the U-17 category, Abhijay Anand, Zorawar Singh, Atharv Sharma, Anubhav Tyagi, and Gurnoor Singh advanced. Madhav Jagga and Pahulvir Singh won in the U-11 category.
Two youths tie shop owner’s father, flee spot on their bike
Accused in 60 cases kept at Ropar hospital to evade jail: Petitioner
Student to face charge of culpable homicide
The UT Administration formed 10 advisory committees, with BJP leaders chairing seven. Key appointments include Jatinder Pal Malhotra (Education), Gian Chand Gupta (Environment), Dr. Raj Bahadur (Health), Manish Tewari (Art/Culture), Satnam Singh Sandhu (Law/Order), Vijay Pal Singh (Transportation), Sanjay Tandon (Sports), Anup Gupta (Urban Infrastructure), Satya Pal Jain (Social Welfare), and Subhash Chawla (Peripheral Area Development).
‘Seek residents’ views before taking any decision’
Two men, Vinod and Hardev Singh, were arrested in Hallomajra for firing shots outside a house. Police recovered a pistol and a firearm. Amit Jaiswal reported seeing a masked shooter. Vinod, a repeat offender, has a history of assault and arms charges, while Hardev Singh has no prior criminal record.