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Heavy Rain Leaves Chandigarh Waterlogged, Vehicles Submerged

Heavy Rain Leaves Chandigarh Waterlogged, Vehicles Submerged

Chandigarh, August 19, 2025: Chandigarh witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday afternoon, causing severe waterlogging across the city. Several vehicles were left stranded or partially submerged as roads turned into streams. The sudden downpour disrupted normal life, with rainwater flooding areas from PGI to the Punjab and Haryana High Court.The rainfall, which began around 3 p.m., quickly inundated key city spots. The Rose Garden in Sector-16 was submerged, and the water current spread into the nearby Punjab Kala Bhawan’s parking lot. The Punjab and Haryana High Court road was blocked after cars were trapped in rising water. Even the High Court’s…
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Issues Contempt Notice Over IAS Officer’s Transfer

Punjab and Haryana High Court Issues Contempt Notice Over IAS Officer’s Transfer

Chandigarh, March 3, 2025 – The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued contempt notices to both the former and current chief secretaries of Punjab for violating court orders regarding the transfer of IAS officer Amit Kumar to Chandigarh. The transfer was carried out despite a prior directive that no such move should be made without the court’s approval.Additionally, the court directed that all case documents be submitted to the office of the Additional Solicitor General of India, as the Centre has been named a party in the matter. Case Background and Court Proceedings The case stems from a petition…
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