Chandigarh Archives - National Times

16 Oct

PHDCCI organised 5th Awareness Session on Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh, PHDCCI

Chandigarh, October 16, 2025: The Chandigarh Chapter of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in collaboration with the Industries Department, Chandigarh Administration, organized the 5th Awareness Session under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme Series at PHD House, Sector 31, Chandigarh. The event aimed to sensitize Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) about government schemes, financial assistance, and technology-driven initiatives designed to boost their efficiency and competitiveness. Adv. Lokesh Jain, Convener, Regional MSME Committee, PHDCCI, underlined the need for awareness and continuous support for MSMEs to fully benefit from various government programs. He termed the RAMP…

16 Oct

Speeding Thar hits two sisters in Chandigarh, one dies and other critically injured; vehicle seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh, Hits, Punjab, Sisters, Thar

National Times Bureau :- In a horrific incident, two teenage girls were hit by a speeding Thar while they were crossing road in Chandigarh's sector 46, killing one of them on the spot and critically injuring other. The elder one, identified as Sajaf (19), was killed and her younger sister, Isha (17), critically injured. She was admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32. According to an eyewitness, a speeding black Mahindra Thar hit them in the afternoon in Sector 46. The SUV driver fled the spot after the accident. The two sisters, residents of Burail,…

30 Sep

Chandigarh MC Meeting Descends Into Mayhem as Councillors Rip Up Minutes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a dramatic turn at today’s General House session of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, councillors from the AAP and Congress launched into a protest by tearing pages from the minutes of the previous meeting, triggering uproar across the chamber. As chaos erupted, Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla ordered the suspension of Senior Deputy Mayor Jasbir Singh Bunty, Deputy Mayor Taruna Mehta, and AAP councillor Prem Lata. The meeting was immediately halted and adjourned for ten minutes amid shouts and confusion. Once the Mayor and officials were out of the chamber, Bunty, backed by other dissident councillors, convened a…

30 Sep

Chandigarh Declared Slum-Free After Massive Demolition Drive in Sector 38 West

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh has officially cleared its last remaining slum cluster following a large-scale demolition operation on Tuesday morning in Sector 38 West, marking a major step in its urban development journey. The Shahpur Colony, home to nearly 500 makeshift homes, was razed in a pre-dawn drive led by the UT Estate Office’s Enforcement Wing. The demolition started around 7 am with support from nearly 500 police personnel who were deployed to manage the crowd and maintain peace at the site. Heavy machinery, including JCBs and porcelain cutters, was brought in to speed up the process and ensure a…

30 Sep

Chandigarh’s last sum, 36-year-old Shahpur Colony razed to the ground, 400 homes demolished

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh administration on Tuesday demolished UT's last remaining slum the Shahpur Colony in Sector 38 (West), paving way for the city to become the country’s first slum-free city. On Tuesday morning, a team of officials accompanied by heavy police force reached the site and demolished the houses in the colony with bulldozers. By around 8:30 a.m., most of the houses had been reduced to piles of sand, bricks, and rubble. Around 450 houses were demolished in the drive. However, four houses that had court-issued stay orders were spared. The action has sparked outrage among the…

28 Sep

Law Bhavan Hosts Interactive Session on One Nation One Election with Students

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh, One Nation One Election, ONOE seminar, student engagement

Chandigarh, 28th September 2025: A seminar on One Nation One Election (ONOE) was organized today at Law Bhavan, Sector 37, with enthusiastic participation from students. The program aimed at creating awareness about the idea of simultaneous elections and its benefits for the nation.The seminar was graced by Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar, Northern Region Incharge of ONOE, Dr. Devansh Chandel, Incharge of ONOE, and Adv. Lekhra Sharma, Member of the Bar Council, as the main speakers.Other distinguished participants included Sh. Ranjan Lohan, Convenor of Legal Cell BJP, Sh. Ajay Sood, ABVP Leader, Adv. Ajay Sharma, Adv. Geetanjali Wadhwa, and Smt. Geeta…

23 Sep

Chandigarh Police Prepares Dossier to Bring Gangsters Hiding Abroad Back to India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major crackdown on transnational crime networks, Chandigarh Police has begun compiling a detailed dossier on high-profile gangsters and fugitives who have fled India and are now operating from foreign soil. The move comes under a wider national effort to pursue and extradite individuals involved in organized crime, drug trafficking, and violent offenses, including murder and terrorism. Several notorious names are on the radar — among them Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi; Goldy Brar, alleged mastermind in the Sidhu Moosewala murder; Rohit Godara, who claimed responsibility for the firing outside actress Disha Patani's…

21 Sep

Chandigarh Hosts ‘Namo Yuva Run’ to Promote Fitness and Drug-Free India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- Chandigarh witnessed the grand launch of the ‘Namo Yuva Run’, flagged off by Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu, as part of efforts to promote a drug-free India. The event saw massive participation from students, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and fitness icons, reflecting the growing momentum of youth engagement in health and wellness initiatives. Special Appearance by Olympian Babita PhogatOlympic wrestler and Arjuna Awardee Babita Phogat made a special appearance at the event, inspiring participants with her achievements. The run was organized under the ‘Seva Pakhwada’ initiative, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday celebrations. Route…

06 Sep

Sukhna Lake Floodgates Open Again After Heavy Rain in Chandigarh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh, Floods, Heavy rain, Punjab, Sukhna Lake

National Times Bureau :- Heavy rain returned to Chandigarh this morning, raising the water level in Sukhna Lake and prompting authorities to sound the siren and open the floodgates once again. Residents who had hoped for relief after a brief spell of sunshine yesterday were left concerned as the rising water level threatened nearby areas. The lake can safely hold water up to 1,163 feet, and any excess requires the floodgates to be opened. Authorities issued an alert before releasing the water, warning residents of Bapudham Colony and Kishangarh, where roads have already been flooded, affecting traffic movement. This is…

21 Aug

Citizens Demand Accountability of Councillors in Chandigarh Municipal Corporation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsChandigarh, Municipal corporation

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma :- Residents across Chandigarh are advocating for increased accountability from municipal councillors amidst growing concerns regarding irregularities and corruption in ward-level projects. Citizens contend that corruption in civic works and services cannot occur without the knowledge or involvement of elected representatives. Community groups and local activists have raised the issue during recent interactions, emphasizing that councillors, who are elected to oversee development and governance in their respective wards, must assume responsibility for lapses and misuse of funds. "Without the participation or negligence of councillors, corruption is not possible. Each councillor should be directly accountable for their ward,…