Simla-Chandigarh Diocese Mourns Passing of Pope Francis: A Legacy of Compassion and Humility The Diocese of Simla-Chandigarh is in mourning following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025. His passing is being felt deeply across the universal church. The Diocese described Pope Francis’s 12-year papacy (2013-2025) as a period marked by profound humility […]

Property Tax Relief on the Cards for Chandigarh? Chandigarh BJP president Jatinder Pal Malhotra and Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla have offered a glimmer of hope to city residents grappling with increased property tax rates. Following a meeting with Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria at Raj Bhawan on April 21, 2025, the leaders […]

Cyber Fraudsters Loot Retired Colonel of ₹36 Lakh A shocking case of digital fraud has come to light in Chandigarh, leaving a 91-year-old retired Colonel devastated. Col Harmohinder Singh Puri (retd), a resident of Sector 34-C, lost a staggering ₹36 lakh to cybercriminals last November. The fraudsters, cleverly impersonating officials from the Mumbai Crime Branch, […]

Liquor Vend Auction Flops: UT Bags Just ₹131 Crore The Union Territory’s Excise and Taxation Department’s auction of 48 cancelled liquor vends yielded disappointing results. Only 20 licences found buyers in the e-auction held on April 21, 2025. The department had hoped for significantly higher revenue. The 20 successful bids generated a total of ₹131 […]

Aerocity Gold Chain Snatch: Daybreak Robbery Shakes Residents A brazen daylight robbery has sent shockwaves through Aerocity’s C Block. On April 21, 2025, at approximately 6:53 AM, Archana Jain, 35, was walking near her home when two bike-borne men snatched her gold chain. The assailants, their faces concealed, initially rode past Ms. Jain before executing […]

Sector 34 Home Burglary: Rs 24,000 Cash, Gold Ornaments Stolen A shocking incident of theft has rattled Sector 34 residents. Prem Singh reported a break-in at his home on April 11, 2025. Thieves gained entry into his house and escaped with Rs 24,000 in cash. Gold and silver ornaments were also looted, according to the […]

Speeding Car Claims Sanitation Worker’s Life in Chandigarh A tragic incident unfolded in Chandigarh’s Sector 45/46 area early this morning. Vipin Shah, a 45-year-old sanitation worker, was fatally struck by a speeding car while performing his duties. Shah, a resident of Dhanas, was reportedly cleaning the road when the accident occurred. Eyewitnesses described the car […]

Chandigarh Police Goes Digital: E-Beatbook 2.0 Launches Chandigarh Police has launched an upgraded version of its e-Beatbook system, promising citizens easier access to grievance redressal. The new system, rolled out on April 21, 2025, aims to revolutionize policing in the city. This digital initiative allows residents to connect with their local beat officer, file complaints […]

Governor Kataria Honours 819 at Chandigarh Women’s College Convocation Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Sector 36, Chandigarh, celebrated its annual convocation on April 21, 2025. A total of 819 graduating students received their degrees. The ceremony was presided over by the Governor of Punjab and UT Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria. He personally conferred […]

Chandigarh Property Tax Hike Faces Legal Challenge A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in court challenging the recent property tax hike in Chandigarh. The petition, filed on April 21, 2025, alleges the increase was arbitrary and unjustified. Retired Deputy Superintendent of Police Vijay Pal Singh is the petitioner. He argues the notification lacked […]