Dera Bassi Factory Inferno: Millions in Losses, Probe Launched A massive fire engulfed Neelkanth Industries, a prominent egg and apple tray manufacturing unit in Dera Bassi, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, around 5 pm. The blaze, which raged for three hours, required the deployment of five fire tenders to bring under control. The inferno resulted […]

Kirron Kher Clears Rs 13 Lakh Housing Dues Veteran actress and former MP Kirron Kher has settled outstanding license fee dues for her government-allocated house in Chandigarh’s Sector 7. The payment, amounting to Rs 13.13 lakh, was made following a notice from the UT Assistant Controller (F&A) Rents. The initial demand notice issued to Ms. […]

Chandigarh Roads: MC Offloads V3 Maintenance to UT Amidst Funding Crunch Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) is handing over the responsibility of recarpeting V3 roads to the UT Administration. This decision, announced on August 7, 2025, follows persistent funding constraints and the deteriorating condition of these vital thoroughfares. The MC’s move comes after a previous proposal […]

PU Relaxes Hostel Rules After Student Uproar Panjab University is amending its declaration form for women residing in university hostels, following significant student protests. The revised form will include fewer restrictions on the students’ movement. The changes come in response to student concerns regarding stringent regulations. The university administration has acknowledged the validity of these […]

Visa Scam Bust: Moosewala Case Link in Rs 78 Lakh Fraud Chandigarh Police have cracked down on a major international immigration scam involving Rs 78 lakh. Two seasoned criminals, Harmeet Singh and Arjit Kumar, were arrested on August 7, 2025. The duo allegedly defrauded numerous victims by issuing fake visas and flight tickets to Greece. […]

Double Occupancy Debacle: A 1985 Billing Blunder Still Tickles Funny Bone A charming anecdote from 1985 has resurfaced, reminding us of the lighter side of bureaucratic life. Nagesh Mittal, then posted in Jammu, accompanied his superior, Rajgopal Subramaniam, on official duty to Chandigarh. Their stay at the Piccadily Hotel took an unexpected turn. A billing […]

Woman’s Suicide Bid Highlights Encroachment Menace A 40-year-old woman, Sandeep Kaur, attempted suicide at the District Administrative Complex on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Her desperate act highlights the alleged inaction of officials regarding rampant encroachment complaints. Kaur, a resident of a nearby village, had repeatedly reported harassment and property damage caused by illegal construction near […]

Mansa Devi Shrine Revamp: DC Gupta Orders Speedy Project Completion Deputy Commissioner Monika Gupta conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing development projects at the Mata Mansa Devi Shrine on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Her focus was on ensuring timely completion of all initiatives. The review covered a wide range of projects. These included the […]

Tewari Slams Railway Minister: Chandigarh Station Upgrade – A Timeline Fiasco? Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday sharply criticised Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s response concerning the redevelopment of Chandigarh railway station. Tewari expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Minister’s reply in Parliament. He highlighted the absence of concrete timelines for the project’s completion. The lack of […]

Ghaggar River Floods Threaten Haryana: High Alert Issued Heavy rainfall in Haryana has caused the Ghaggar river to swell, triggering a high alert across the state. Authorities are urging residents to exercise extreme caution. The rising water levels pose a significant threat to low-lying areas and those prone to flooding. People are advised to avoid […]