Chandigarh Archives - Page 9 of 15

13 Apr

Chandigarh bomb threat: Email warns of blast at Passport office, other places; police launch probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBomb Threat, Chandigarh

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Chandigarh on Monday after officials linked to the Ministry of External Affairs received a threatening email warning of multiple bomb blasts across the city, including the Regional Passport Office (RPO). According to initial information, the email claimed that as many as 14 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted at various locations and could detonate around 1:15 pm. The message also contained disturbing and communal language, alleging that a specific religious community would be targeted. The threatening email was reportedly sent early Monday morning from an unidentified ID and included official email addresses associated with…

12 Apr

Punjab Police Nab Two More in Chandigarh Blast Probe, Drone-Supplied Arms Angle Emerges

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab, Punjab Police

Chandigarh/Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The investigation into the explosion at a BJP office in Chandigarh has gained momentum with the arrest of two additional suspects by Punjab Police, officials said on Sunday. The latest arrests point to a possible cross-border network involved in the incident. The accused, Navdeep and Hardeep, both residents of Tarn Taran district, were taken into custody from Amritsar. According to sources, they are suspected to have been involved in handling explosives and facilitating the movement of funds linked to the case. Investigators have indicated that the weapons recovered were allegedly smuggled from Pakistan using drones, highlighting a…

10 Apr

Chandigarh Steps Up HIV Control Efforts, Focus on 95% Treatment Linkage Target

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabART centres Chandigarh, Chandigarh, CSACS meeting, HIV programme, Mandip Singh Brar

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The 59th Executive Committee meeting of the Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society on Friday reviewed ongoing HIV/AIDS prevention efforts, with a renewed focus on strengthening treatment linkages and improving programme outcomes in the Union Territory.The meeting was chaired by Mandip Singh Brar, who directed officials to prioritise achieving the critical “second 95” target under the national HIV strategy—ensuring that all diagnosed People Living with HIV (PLHIV) are promptly initiated on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and retained in care.Officials discussed gaps in performance indicators and conducted a detailed root cause analysis to identify actionable strategies. Emphasis was placed on…

10 Apr

Home-cum-Health Secretary Reviews Readiness of Newly Renovated AYUSH Integrated hospital at Sector-34 & Sector-11 Dispensaries

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAYUSH hospital, Chandigarh, integrated healthcare India, Mandip Singh Brar, Panchkarma therapy Chandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Home-cum-Health Secretary, UT Chandigarh, today visited the AYUSH Integrated hospital at Sector-34 & Sector-11 Dispensaries to review the preparedness and readiness of these health facilities. He also visited the operational allopathic dispensary to gain a comprehensive understanding of the integrated healthcare services being provided to the public.During the visit, the Home-cum-Health Secretary conducted a detailed inspection of the upgraded infrastructure, including the laboratory, homeopathy pharmacy, ayurvedic store, Panchkarma therapy OPD, and dispensary rooms. He assessed the quality of facilities created and reviewed the arrangements made for the smooth delivery of AYUSH services.Sh. Brar…

07 Apr

Chandigarh DLSA Conducts Training on Premature Release for Jail Lawyers and Volunteers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM)-cum-Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Chandigarh, recently organized a training programme at Model Jail, Chandigarh, focusing on the procedures for premature release of convicts. The initiative was aimed at jail visiting lawyers and jail para-legal volunteers and was conducted in coordination with jail authorities. Participants were briefed on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing cases of eligible convicts, ensuring that applications for early release are handled in a timely and effective manner. The programme emphasized sensitization and practical guidance, enabling legal professionals and volunteers to assist convicts in navigating…

04 Apr

GRENADE ATTACK AT BJP OFFICE SECTOR 37 SOLVED; FIVE ACCUSED ARRESTED, HAND GRENADE AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab BJP office

CHANDIGARH (Naval Kishore): Chandigarh police and Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab Police in a joint operation, has successfully solved the Chandigarh grenade attack case with the arrest of five accused involved in the incident and with recovery of one hand grenade and other ammunition. The arrested accused have been identified as Balwinder Lal alias Shami, Jasvir Singh alias Jassi, Charanjit Singh alias Channi, Rubal Chauhan and Mandeep alias Abhijot Sharma. Two key perpetrators involved in the attack, identified as Gurtej Singh and Amanpreet Singh, are currently absconding, and police teams are conducting raids to apprehend them. Preliminary investigations have revealed…

03 Apr

Secretary, Chandigarh State Agricultural Marketing Board Inspects New Mandi Site in Sector 39

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Shri Mansoor Mohammad, IAS, Secretary, State Agricultural Marketing Board, Chandigarh visited the Sector 39 Mandi site today to review the existing infrastructure and assess the steps required to operationalize the new mandi at the earliest. During the visit, the Secretary conducted a detailed inspection of the site and reviewed the available infrastructure. He interacted with the technical staff of the Board to understand the current status and requirements. The SCO sites in the fruit and vegetable market were thoroughly inspected, along with the grain market area constituting the second phase of the mandi. The Secretary issued several…

02 Apr

Pakistan-Origin Grenade Suspected in Chandigarh BJP Office Blast; CCTV Clips Reveal Movement of Accused

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Investigators probing the explosion outside the Punjab unit office of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Chandigarh have uncovered fresh leads, with sources indicating that a Pakistan-manufactured grenade may have been used in the attack. Preliminary findings suggest the explosive device was a GHD2P hand grenade, known for its high lethality. Experts note that such a device can cause severe damage within a radius of several meters, while metal fragments can travel much farther, posing danger to bystanders and property. The blast, which occurred on Wednesday evening near the party’s Sector 37 office, damaged parked vehicles and left…

23 Mar

Rahul Gandhi Welcomed in Chandigarh, Targets BJP-RSS and Modi Government Ahead of Gujarat Visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Rahul Gandhi

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi received a warm welcome at Chandigarh Airport from Congress party paradesh Treasurer Vikram Chopra and other Congress party members of Chandigarh , during his transit from Himachal Pradesh to Gujarat. During his brief interaction with party workers and leaders, Rahul Gandhi made strong political remarks, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend Parliament, while emphasizing his own visit to Gujarat to connect directly with tribal communities.Rahul Gandhi also launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the use of the…

18 Mar

Daylight Shooting in Chandigarh’s Sector 9 Sparks Panic, Property Dealer Shot Dead

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingBig news, Chandigarh, Firing, Gym, Murder, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Chandigarh witnessed a shocking incident of violence on Wednesday as a property dealer was shot dead in broad daylight in Sector 9, sending shockwaves across the city. The assailants, reportedly on a motorcycle, opened fire at close range before fleeing the scene, leaving the victim critically injured. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, after which chaos erupted in the otherwise calm and upscale locality. The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. Police teams reached the spot soon after the incident and cordoned off the area. Initial investigations suggest that the attack…