Chandigarh

Chandigarh Police Gear Up for New Year Eve, Implements Vehicle Restrictions and Heightened Security
31 Dec

Chandigarh Police Gear Up for New Year Eve, Implements Vehicle Restrictions and Heightened Security

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh Police has announced robust security and traffic measures ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, aiming to ensure safety and smooth management of crowds across the city. SSP Kanwardeep Kaur conducted a review of the preparedness and directed officers to remain vigilant throughout the night. Under the new plan, ten key roads will be declared ‘No Vehicle Zones’ from 9:30 pm to 2:00 am. These include the front road of Leisure Valley in Sector 10, Sector 11 Inner Market Road, internal roads of Sectors 17 and 22, the road from Aroma Light Point to Sector 22 Dispensary…
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NCB Declares Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Three Drug Traffickers in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
28 Dec

NCB Declares Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Three Drug Traffickers in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of three drug traffickers operating across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Two of the accused hail from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, while the third is reportedly linked to Moga in Punjab. The bureau has assured complete confidentiality for informants and has set a reward of ₹25,000 for each case. Citizens can provide information either via phone or by visiting the bureau’s office. This initiative underscores NCB’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region and encourages public participation in law enforcement…
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Fire breaks out at Sindhi Sweets in Chandigarh’s Sector 17, massive damage reported
22 Dec

Fire breaks out at Sindhi Sweets in Chandigarh’s Sector 17, massive damage reported

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
National Times Bureau :- A fire broke out at Sindhi Sweets located in Chandigarh's Sector 17 late Saturday night, causing extensive damage to edible items, electrical equipment and other goods inside the shop. Fortunately no casualties were reported.  Several fire tenders and Sector 17 police personnel rushed to the spot and began firefighting operations. The entire area was cordoned off as a precaution. The blaze was first noticed by the watchman who then informed the fire tenders. After nearly two hours, the blaze was doused and siutation was brought under control.  According to fire brigade officials, the blaze is suspected…
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Dense fog engulfs Punjab, Chandigarh; trains delayed, flight operations hit
18 Dec

Dense fog engulfs Punjab, Chandigarh; trains delayed, flight operations hit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Parts of Punjaba and Chandigarh experienced season's first spell of dense fog on Wednesday dropping the visibility to as low as 150 metre.  As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), fog season has officially started in the city and is expected to get worse in the coming days. An orange alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday. According to the IMD observatory in Sector 39, visibility stood at 800 metres at 5.30 am but deteriorated sharply to 150 metres by 8.30 am, before improving to 3,500 metres by 11.30 am. Fog is termed dense when visibility…
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Flight Chaos Persists at Chandigarh Airport as IndiGo Battles System-Wide Disruptions
04 Dec

Flight Chaos Persists at Chandigarh Airport as IndiGo Battles System-Wide Disruptions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Travellers at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport woke up to yet another morning of uncertainty on Thursday, with IndiGo’s operational meltdown stretching into its third consecutive day. Early morning schedules took a hit as five outbound flights and two inbound services were delayed, leaving passengers scrambling to replan their travel. IndiGo’s troubles are not limited to Chandigarh. On Wednesday alone, the carrier scrapped over 100 flights nationwide, while dozens more departed behind schedule. The widespread disruption has sparked concern across the aviation sector, given the airline’s dominance in India’s domestic market. Regulator seeks answers With the situation…
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Chandigarh Sector 26 shooting: What Happened So Far?
02 Dec

Chandigarh Sector 26 shooting: What Happened So Far?

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A late-night shooting in Chandigarh’s Sector 26 on Monday has left a 35-year-old man dead, prompting a wide-ranging investigation into what authorities believe may be a gang-related attack. The victim, identified as Inderpreet Singh Perri, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Senior officials, including IG Chandigarh Pushpendra Kumar, inspected the scene soon after the incident. According to police, at least eight empty shells and one live round were recovered, suggesting the attackers fired several shots before fleeing. What police have established so far Preliminary findings indicate Perri suffered four to five bullet injuries, though the definitive cause…
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Neha Ahlawat murder case: Chandigarh court convicts serial killer Monu, quantum of sentence tomorrow
27 Nov

Neha Ahlawat murder case: Chandigarh court convicts serial killer Monu, quantum of sentence tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, India, Punjab
National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh court on Thursday convicted a taxi driver, Monu Kumar, in a 15-year-old murder case of 21-year-old girl student Neha Ahlawat. The court will pronounce the quantum of the sentence tomorrow.  The police registered a case against unknown person after Nehas 's blood-stained body was found in bush in Chandigarh's Sector-38 West. She was rushed to the PGI where a doctor declared her brought dead. The police failed to find the culprit for years and closed the investigation in 2020. In the complaint, Neha's father stated that on July 30,2010, around 6 pm his daughter…
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Massive Security Blanket in Chandigarh as Farmers’ Assembly, PU Students’ Protest Set to Converge
26 Nov

Massive Security Blanket in Chandigarh as Farmers’ Assembly, PU Students’ Protest Set to Converge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The city witnessed an unprecedented security buildup on Wednesday with the UT police mobilising nearly 3,000 personnel ahead of two major demonstrations scheduled to take place simultaneously — a large gathering by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and a bandh called by Panjab University students demanding the issuance of the Senate election notification. Anticipating heavy turnout and significant pressure on traffic, the administration cordoned off several high-movement corridors and announced detours across key routes. Police teams were instructed to take positions from early morning to manage the expected inflow of vehicles, particularly from Mohali. The SKM event,…
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Punjab CM Mann responds to Centre’s clarification over proposed bill on Chandigarh
23 Nov

Punjab CM Mann responds to Centre’s clarification over proposed bill on Chandigarh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday reacted to the Union Home Ministry’s clarification stating that no change is being proposed to Chandigarh’s governance structure and that no Bill on the matter will be introduced in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Mann said the clarification has provided relief to the people of Punjab, who were anxious after reports suggested possible amendments affecting Chandigarh’s administrative framework. He emphasised that Punjab’s historic rights and emotional connection to Chandigarh remain non-negotiable. The Chief Minister stated that any proposal concerning Chandigarh must involve Punjab as a primary stakeholder, given…
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