10 Years Jail for Raping Sex Worker: Harsh Verdict in Delhi Case A Delhi court on Friday handed down a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence to Rahul Bansal for the rape of a sex worker. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 37,000. The incident, which took place in April 2023, involved allegations of physical […]

Cheema Claims Coal India Open, Eyes Top Spot Angad Cheema secured a resounding victory at the Coal India Open 2025, claiming his fourth PGTI title on August 8, 2025. His impressive 13-under 275 total secured the top prize. Amardeep Malik finished a commendable second, but Cheema’s performance was undeniably dominant. This win brought Cheema a […]

Ghaggar River Breaches Danger Mark: Residents Urged to Evacuate Low-Lying Areas Torrential rainfall in the region has caused the Ghaggar River to swell dangerously, prompting urgent warnings for residents. Authorities have advised citizens to steer clear of the river, all nearby streams, bridges, and any waterlogged areas. Unnecessary travel is strongly discouraged as the situation […]

Chandigarh Vehicle Numbers Up for Grabs in E-Auction! The Chandigarh Registration and Licensing Authority (RLA) is conducting an online auction for the coveted ‘CH01DA’ series and remaining numbers from August 19 to 21, 2025. Aspiring vehicle owners in the city have a chance to secure their preferred registration number. Registration for the e-auction commences on […]

Sector 26 Crackdown: Chandigarh Market Committee Gets Tough on Illegal Vendors Chandigarh’s Market Committee has been granted sweeping new powers to tackle the burgeoning problem of illegal vendors in Sector 26. New bylaws, approved on August 8, 2025, allow the committee to impose hefty fines and seize goods from those operating without licenses. The move […]

GMCH-32’s New Trauma Block: A Lifeline for Punjab Governor inaugurates state-of-the-art emergency and trauma facility at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh. The new block boasts advanced medical equipment and promises improved healthcare access for the region. The inauguration, held on August 8, 2025, marked a significant milestone in enhancing healthcare infrastructure in […]

Monsoon Fury: City Chokes Under 86mm Downpour, Sukhna Lake Overflow Chandigarh grappled with severe traffic snarls on Friday evening, August 8, 2025, as heavy rainfall lashed the city. The downpour, measuring a substantial 86mm, inundated roads and brought vehicular movement to a standstill during peak hours. The deluge forced authorities to open the floodgates of […]

Sippy Sidhu Murder: Shotgun Blast Confirmed, Kalyani Singh’s Trial Begins The long-awaited trial of Kalyani Singh, accused in the sensational Sippy Sidhu murder case, is underway. A forensic doctor’s testimony, presented in court today, definitively confirmed the cause of death as shotgun wounds. This crucial evidence corroborates the findings of the post-mortem report released in […]

Green Belt Revival: City’s Youth Lead Clean-Up Charge The Municipal Corporation, in a collaborative effort with the Onkar Charitable Foundation and Don Bosco Navjeevan Society, spearheaded a significant cleanliness drive at a local green belt on August 8, 2025. Around fifty enthusiastic volunteers from the “Swachh Yuva Doot” initiative actively participated in the event. Their […]

Chandigarh Aims for Top Swachhata Rank with Patriotic Clean-Up Drive Chandigarh kicked off its “Har Ghar Tiranga, Har Ghar Swachhata” campaign on August 8, 2025, a unique blend of national pride and environmental consciousness. The week-long initiative aims to instill a sense of civic duty alongside patriotic fervour. The campaign features a vibrant Tiranga Fair, […]