Centre-Chandigarh Faceoff: High Court Expansion Hits Forest Land Snag A major legal battle erupted on Friday, September 12, 2025, between the Chandigarh Administration and the Central government over the proposed expansion of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The dispute centres on the conversion of forest land for the project. The Centre, in a strongly […]

Scooter Dispute Ends in Murder Conviction: Five Chandigarh Men Found Guilty Five Chandigarh residents – Bharat, Gurdev, Anil Kumar, Pardeep Kumar, and Rahul – were found guilty in the 2021 murder of Amit Kumar on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The verdict was delivered after a lengthy trial. The case stemmed from a heated argument that […]

Kapil Dev: Keep Politics Out of India-Pak Cricket Clash Cricket legend Kapil Dev has called for calm ahead of the high-stakes India-Pakistan Asia Cup encounter. He urged a clear separation of politics and sports, emphasizing the players’ need to concentrate solely on the game. The former captain stressed the importance of maintaining the spirit of […]

Monsoon Mayhem: Vegetable Prices Soar, Hitting City Kitchens Hard Heavy rains lashing the region have wreaked havoc on vegetable crops, sending prices skyrocketing across the city. Local markets and online platforms alike are feeling the pinch. Damaged produce and disrupted supply chains are the primary culprits behind the steep increases. Farmers are struggling to get […]

Diwali Housing Dream: Governor Pushes for CHB Sector 53 Project Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has urged the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) to expedite the launch of its long-delayed housing scheme in Sector 53. The project, previously stalled due to cancelled tenders, is now targeted for completion before Diwali. Governor Purohit’s intervention follows a comprehensive review […]

Crore-Rupee Auction Snag: UT Estate Office Cancels Allotments The Chandigarh UT Estate Office took decisive action, cancelling the allotment of two prime properties following a high-profile auction. One was a residential plot worth Rs 22 crore, the other a commercial site valued at Rs 2.25 crore. The cancellation stemmed from the winning bidders’ failure to […]

Life Imprisonment for ASI in Naseeb Kaur Murder Case A Mohali court delivered a strong verdict on Thursday, September 11, 2025, sentencing former Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Rashpreet Singh to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of 23-year-old Naseeb Kaur in 2022. The court found Singh guilty of not only the murder but also the destruction […]

Chandigarh’s Green Leap: From 27th to 8th in National Air Quality Ranking Chandigarh has registered a remarkable jump in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan-2025 rankings, soaring from 27th position to a commendable 8th. This significant improvement reflects the city’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. The impressive leap is attributed to a multi-pronged strategy encompassing several key […]

Green Light for Chandigarh’s Electric Bus Revolution The Delhi High Court on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, paved the way for a significant upgrade to Chandigarh’s public transport system. The court’s ruling mandates the central government to issue a contract for the procurement of 100 electric buses for the city’s CTU (Chandigarh Transport Undertaking). This decision […]

Cash-at-Judge’s-House Case: CBI Appeals Acquittal, High Court Hearing Set The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has challenged the acquittal of Justice Nirmal Yadav and others in the high-profile 2008 “cash-at-judge’s-house” case. The appeal, filed recently, contends that the trial court overlooked crucial evidence. The CBI alleges the trial court wrongly dismissed evidence indicating the recovery […]