Chandigarh Archives - Page 7 of 10

02 Dec

Chandigarh Sector 26 shooting: What Happened So Far?

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

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…

27 Nov

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, India, PunjabChandigarh

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…

26 Nov

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, TrendingChandigarh

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,…

23 Nov

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh, Punjab

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…

22 Nov

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh

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…

18 Nov

Chandigarh Launches Unique Drive: Drumbeats at Doorsteps for Public Littering

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, Municipal corporation

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…

09 Nov

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArrested, Chandigarh, NCB, Smuggler

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…

29 Oct

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

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…

23 Oct

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh, Mohali, Punjab News

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…

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…