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Chandigarh Declares Public Holiday on November 25 to Mark 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
22 Nov

Chandigarh Declares Public Holiday on November 25 to Mark 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia
National Times Bureau :- In a significant announcement, the Chandigarh Administration has declared November 25 as a public holiday to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. According to the official notification issued by Home Secretary Mandeep Singh Brar, all government offices, boards, corporations, institutions, and industrial establishments operating under the Chandigarh Administration will remain closed on this day. The administration has emphasized that all departments and allied institutions must strictly adhere to the orders. The decision has been taken to honor the unparalleled sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, whose…
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Chandigarh Launches Unique Drive: Drumbeats at Doorsteps for Public Littering
18 Nov

Chandigarh Launches Unique Drive: Drumbeats at Doorsteps for Public Littering

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has rolled out an unusual yet impactful campaign to curb public littering. Starting today, anyone caught throwing garbage in public spaces will be confronted with a symbolic act of public awareness: officials will visit their homes with drumbeats, drawing attention to the violation before handing over a formal challan. The Corporation’s teams, after verification by area inspectors, will return the litter to the offenders and impose fines. Residents have also been urged to upload photos of littering incidents on the Municipal Corporation’s mobile app to strengthen community participation in maintaining cleanliness. On Monday…
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NCB Chandigarh secures conviction in a cross-border heroin case; Smuggler sentenced to 12 years
09 Nov

NCB Chandigarh secures conviction in a cross-border heroin case; Smuggler sentenced to 12 years

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Chandigarh, has secured the conviction of a drug trafficker in the 2021 heroin seizure from the Indo-Pakistan border area, said the agency in a press release.In a significant judgment reinforcing the crackdown on cross-border drug smuggling, a Special NDPS Court, Fazilka, has convicted Gurpreet Singh alias Mangal, resident of Village Kotha in Punjab's Fazilka, on November 7 and sentenced him to 12 years' rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 1.5 lakh under various sections of the NDPS Act, 1985.The case pertains to the seizure of 5.958 kg of heroin on…
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Chandigarh Smart City Cycle Project Faces Criticism Amid Allegations of Mismanagement and Wasteful Expenditure
29 Oct

Chandigarh Smart City Cycle Project Faces Criticism Amid Allegations of Mismanagement and Wasteful Expenditure

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): A project initially hailed as a model of sustainable transport, the Chandigarh Smart City Public Bicycle Sharing Project, has faced significant criticism due to allegations of mismanagement and wasteful expenditure. Bicycles purchased under the ₹30-crore initiative are now lying abandoned and rusting in dumps across the city, with several docking stations standing empty and non-functional. Launched with the aim of promoting eco-friendly commuting and reducing pollution, the project initially promised 5,000 bicycles and over 600 docking stations across the city. However, the reality paints a dismal picture. According to reports, usage has plummeted sharply from nearly 2,000…
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Mohali Police Bust High-Profile Extortion Racket; Chandigarh Club Executive Arrested
23 Oct

Mohali Police Bust High-Profile Extortion Racket; Chandigarh Club Executive Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- Mohali Police have uncovered a high-profile extortion and blackmail racket, arresting Chandigarh Club’s executive member, Vikas Bector. The accused has been charged with threatening a lawyer with firearms and attempting to extort money through intimidation. Bector has been taken on police remand for questioning. Complaint by Lawyer Triggers Action The investigation followed a complaint lodged at Mullampur Police Station by city-based lawyer Gaurav Dheer. According to the complaint, Vikas Bector and his associates repeatedly threatened the lawyer and attempted to coerce money from him using arms. FIR Registered Under BNS Sections Acting on the complaint, the…
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PHDCCI organised 5th Awareness Session on Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme
16 Oct

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
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…
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Speeding Thar hits two sisters in Chandigarh, one dies and other critically injured; vehicle seized
16 Oct

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
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,…
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Chandigarh MC Meeting Descends Into Mayhem as Councillors Rip Up Minutes
30 Sep

Chandigarh MC Meeting Descends Into Mayhem as Councillors Rip Up Minutes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
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…
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Chandigarh Declared Slum-Free After Massive Demolition Drive in Sector 38 West
30 Sep

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
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…
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Chandigarh’s last sum, 36-year-old Shahpur Colony razed to the ground, 400 homes demolished
30 Sep

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
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…
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