Sukhna Lake Floodgate Closed: Crisis Averted Sukhna Lake’s floodgate was shut at 11 pm on August 7, 2025, following a decline in water levels. The level had dropped to 1,162.20 feet, easing the immediate threat. The gate had been opened at 11 am on August 6, 2025, as the lake reached the danger mark of […]

Monsoon Fury: Five Villages Reconnected After Causeway Collapse Heavy rains and subsequent river flooding in the region severed road access to five villages on August 7, 2025. A damaged causeway was the primary cause of the disruption, leaving residents isolated. Drainage officials swiftly responded, addressing a significant crack in the Tiwana embankment caused by the […]

Greece Visa Scam: UT Police Net Rs 78 Lakh Fraudsters, Link to Moosewala Case Emerges The Chandigarh Police have arrested two individuals, Harmeet Singh and Arjit Kumar, for allegedly defrauding travellers of Rs 78 lakh through a fake Greece visa racket. The arrests were made on August 7, 2025. Investigations revealed the duo’s sophisticated operation […]

Mohali Oxygen Plant Blast: Two Dead, Four Hurt; Rights Panel Seeks Answers A devastating explosion at an oxygen plant in Mohali on Thursday, August 7, 2025, claimed two lives and left four others injured. The incident occurred during a cylinder refilling operation, highlighting serious safety concerns. The Punjab State & Chandigarh Human Rights Commission has […]

Cheema Charges Ahead in Coal India Open! Angad Cheema seized the lead at the Coal India Open on August 7th, 2025, carding a stellar 69 to reach an impressive 11-under-par. His consistent performance throughout the day propelled him to the top of the leaderboard. Chasing Cheema is Amardeep Malik, just one shot behind the leader. […]

Chandigarh’s Sanitation Slip: Tewari Slams City’s Falling Swachh Ranking Congress leader Manish Tewari has voiced serious concerns over Chandigarh’s fluctuating performance in the Swachh Survekshan rankings since 2016. He highlighted the city’s disappointing three-star rating in the garbage-free category. Tewari pointed to inconsistencies in data related to waste segregation and processing, comparing the current figures […]

Chandigarh Tourism: Domestic Boom, Foreign Flights Falter Chandigarh’s tourism sector is experiencing a stark contrast. While domestic tourist numbers have rebounded strongly post-pandemic, the influx of foreign visitors remains significantly lower. This disparity highlights a critical gap in the city’s tourism strategy. The primary reason cited is the limited number of international flights connecting Chandigarh […]

School Bus Safety Crackdown: 198 Challans Issued Over the past seven months, a stringent crackdown on school bus safety violations has resulted in 198 challans being issued by the police. Intensive checks were carried out across the city to ensure the safety of children travelling to and from school. The police have undertaken this initiative […]

Babla’s Ire: Chandigarh MC Officials Face Mayor’s Wrath Over Stalled Projects Chandigarh Mayor, Ms. Babla, has expressed her deep dissatisfaction with the Municipal Corporation (MC) officials over the inordinate delay in the execution of crucial public welfare projects. She alleges that trivial objections are being raised, hindering progress and impacting the city’s development. Several key […]

Kharar-Landran Road: Pothole Purgatory Sparks Meme War Against Authorities Commuters on the Kharar-Landran road are battling a daily ordeal, thanks to its deplorable condition. Potholes plague the route, causing immense inconvenience and frustration. The situation reached a boiling point recently when a CTU bus became hopelessly stuck in a particularly large pothole. This incident ignited […]