Ex-Armyman’s Betrayal: Ferozepur Jail Hub of Espionage Ring Gurpreet Singh, a former Indian Army personnel, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Authorities allege he leaked sensitive military information to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Singh, currently incarcerated in Ferozepur Jail on a separate narcotics charge, allegedly forged links with a Pakistan-based handler while imprisoned. Investigators […]

Nationwide Labour Uprising: Workers Demand Fair Wages, Job Security Widespread protests erupted across India on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, as workers from diverse sectors united against the central government’s labour policies. The demonstrations highlighted deep-seated discontent among the workforce. The protestors vehemently criticised the recently implemented labour codes, demanding their immediate repeal. They accused the […]

Minerva Academy’s European Blitz: Unbeaten Streak at Helsinki Cup Minerva Academy FC continued their dominant run at the Helsinki Cup on July 9, 2025, securing emphatic victories against Icelandic opponents. The Indian team showcased exceptional skill and teamwork, leaving no room for doubt. Their 9-0 thrashing of KR Reykjavík was followed by a 3-0 win […]

Booze Bust at Community Centre: Four MC Staff Sacked Four Municipal Corporation (MC) employees, outsourced for maintenance work, were dismissed from their jobs on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The reason? They were found consuming alcohol at the Sector 25 community centre. The incident prompted swift action from the Municipal Commissioner. A show-cause notice was immediately […]

PGI Faces Contempt Charge: Ex-Dean Battles for Pension A former Dean of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI), Chandigarh, has moved the court seeking action against the institute for alleged contempt. The petition, filed recently, accuses PGI of defying a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order. The CAT, on April 10, 2025, had […]

Monsoon’s Timely Relief: Tricity Breathes Easier, Yellow Alert Remains Light morning showers, followed by moderate evening rain, brought much-needed respite from the sweltering heat across the tricity on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The downpour offered welcome relief to residents struggling with the intense summer heat. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reissued a yellow […]

Manimajra’s Muddy Waters: Rs 160 Crore Water Project Under Vigilance Scanner A vigilance probe is underway into alleged corruption surrounding Manimajra’s 24×7 water supply project, inaugurated just last August 2024. The project, boasting a hefty Rs 160 crore price tag, has been plagued by complaints of muddy, unusable water. This has led to widespread public […]

Panjab University’s Medal Ceremony: Dress Code Sparks Debate Panjab University is set to honour its high-achieving students with a medal ceremony on July 11. The event will recognise top performers from the academic years 2018-2021. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible for this prestigious recognition. The university has, however, issued a specific dress code […]

Chandigarh’s Law and Order: A City Under Siege? The City Beautiful is grappling with a surge in crime, prompting alarm from both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress. Incidents of violence, theft, drug abuse, and other anti-social activities have spiked recently, painting a grim picture of deteriorating law and order. BJP leaders have voiced […]

Software Engineer’s Mysterious Death Rocks Zirakpur A pall of gloom descended upon Zirakpur following the tragic death of Gorav Kumar, a software engineer, at a hotel on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway. His wife had reported him missing earlier that day. The family was later informed by the hotel staff of a possible poisoning. Police are currently […]