Khelo India Dream Shattered: Age Row Rocks Chandigarh Hockey Academy Five promising young hockey players from the prestigious Chandigarh Hockey Academy saw their dreams of competing in the Khelo India trials dashed on account of age verification discrepancies. The issue came to light on August 6, 2025, leaving parents and players deeply distraught. The Sports […]

Chandigarh EV Push: Incentive Boost for 3,500 Four-Wheelers Chandigarh has significantly revised its electric vehicle (EV) policy, offering a major boost to the adoption of electric cars. The revised policy extends purchase incentives to 3,500 electric four-wheelers, providing a welcome relief to consumers. This move benefits around 250 recent buyers who will receive rebates ranging […]

Green Thumbs & Clean Streets: Sector 31’s Japanese Garden Gets a Makeover A major cleanliness drive revitalized the Japanese Garden in Sector 31 today. The initiative, part of the ongoing ‘Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao’ campaign, saw enthusiastic participation from residents and local social groups. The Municipal Corporation (MC) spearheaded the event, which included a thorough […]

Plastic Crackdown: 112 Kg of Banned Bags Seized in Chandigarh Mandi Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) officials conducted a raid at Sector 26 mandi on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, seizing a significant quantity of banned single-use plastic carry bags. The raid netted 112 kg of plastic bags, highlighting the continued flouting of the UT Administration’s 2019 […]

Mohali Oxygen Plant Blast: Two Dead, Four Injured, Negligence Case Filed A devastating explosion rocked an oxygen plant in Mohali on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, claiming the lives of two workers and leaving four others critically injured. The blast, which occurred during the refilling of oxygen cylinders, caused significant damage to the facility. Preliminary investigations […]

High Court Clash: Judge’s Gunman Accused of Assault A shocking incident unfolded at the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, when a court officer accused a judge’s gunman of assault and brandishing a pistol. The altercation allegedly occurred within the court premises. The court officer lodged a formal complaint, detailing the […]

Chandigarh’s Solar Surge: PM-SGMBY Powers Rooftop Revolution Chandigarh is witnessing a significant rise in solar energy adoption, with a substantial portion of its residents embracing the Prime Minister’s Solar Rooftop Scheme (PM-SGMBY). Data reveals that approximately 38% of applicants in the city have successfully availed the scheme’s benefits. This translates to over 603 households now […]

Mohali Drowns Under Overnight Deluge: Infrastructure Failure Exposed Heavy overnight rainfall in Mohali triggered widespread flooding on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, severely disrupting road connectivity across the region. The deluge submerged key infrastructure, leaving residents stranded. The Jayanti Majri and Mubarikpur causeways were completely underwater, effectively isolating several villages and trapping numerous commuters. Reports indicate […]

Challangarh: Tewari Demands Probe into Chandigarh’s ICCC Congress leader Manish Tewari has demanded a thorough investigation into Chandigarh’s Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCCC). He raised the issue in Parliament on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Tewari highlighted a dramatic surge in traffic challans following the ICCC’s launch. This, he argued, has caused widespread public resentment. […]

City’s coffers empty: Mega-projects stall, sanitation hangs in balance The Municipal Corporation of is grappling with a crippling financial crisis, jeopardizing essential civic services. Several key revenue-generating projects remain stalled, leaving the corporation with a gaping hole in its budget. Delays plague the ambitious housing, advertisement, and smart parking initiatives. Environmental clearances, bureaucratic hurdles, and […]