Panjab University’s push to promote cycling as a sustainable and student-friendly mode of transport on campus is facing practical challenges, as increasing congestion of private cars and two-wheelers continues to dominate internal roads, reducing both safety and convenience for cyclists. The university has for several years encouraged eco-friendly mobility through initiatives such as bicycle-friendly movement,...
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SGGS Club Dominate Rock Rovers with 8–2 Victory in Hockey Clash
SGGS Club delivered a commanding performance to defeat Rock Rovers 8–2 in a one-sided hockey encounter, asserting control from the opening whistle and maintaining sustained attacking pressure throughout the match. The victory underlined their offensive strength and disciplined defensive structure as they outclassed their opponents in all departments. Rock Rovers started with early intent, pressing...
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Chandigarh Motorists Question Accuracy of Camera-Based Traffic Challans
Motorists in Chandigarh are increasingly contesting camera-based traffic challans issued through automated enforcement systems, raising questions over the accuracy, transparency, and reliability of digital policing mechanisms deployed across the city. Over the past several months, several vehicle owners have approached the Chandigarh Traffic Police and appellate forums claiming discrepancies in e-challans generated through CCTV surveillance...
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Five Chandigarh Police Personnel Suspended After Surprise Naka Checks
Five Chandigarh Police personnel have been suspended following surprise inspections of naka (checkpoint) duties conducted by senior police officials across various parts of the city. The action comes as part of an internal review aimed at strengthening discipline, operational efficiency, and accountability within the police force. According to official sources, senior officers carried out unannounced...
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Ajay Jagga Flags Brussels Auction of Chandigarh Heritage Furniture, Seeks Government Intervention
A proposed auction of heritage furniture designed by renowned architect Pierre Jeanneret and associated with Chandigarh’s iconic architectural legacy has sparked concern among heritage conservationists and legal experts, prompting calls for government intervention. Heritage activist and lawyer Ajay Jagga, a member of the Heritage Protection Cell, Chandigarh, has formally written to External Affairs Minister S....
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Ajay Jagga Demands Crackdown on Illegal PGs After Chandigarh Sector 11 Firing
The recent firing incident in Sector 11, Chandigarh, has sparked renewed concerns over law and order in the city, prompting Chandigarh-based lawyer and social activist Ajay Jagga to call for stricter action against allegedly illegal paying guest (PG) accommodations, hostels, and hotels. The firing incident, which is currently under police investigation, has raised questions about...
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Chandigarh’s ‘Broom Warrior’ Inderjit Singh Sidhu to Receive Padma Shri on June 23
Former Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Inderjit Singh Sidhu, widely known as Chandigarh’s “Broom Warrior,” is set to receive the prestigious Padma Shri on June 23 in recognition of his decades-long contribution to cleanliness, civic responsibility, and community service. Sidhu, 88, retired from the Punjab Police in 1996 after a distinguished career in law...
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CBI Arrests Former CREST CEO Srivastava in Alleged ₹83-Crore Fund Diversion Scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested former Chief Executive Officer of the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Srivastava in connection with an alleged ₹83-crore fund diversion case. The arrest follows an investigation into suspected financial irregularities involving funds earmarked for renewable energy...
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Brain-Dead Chandigarh Man’s Organ Donation Saves Three Lives
In a remarkable act of generosity, the organs of a brain-dead man in Chandigarh have helped save the lives of three patients, highlighting the life-changing impact of organ donation and the coordinated efforts of healthcare professionals involved in transplantation. According to hospital authorities, the donor was declared brain-dead after suffering severe injuries and despite intensive...
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Chandigarh Chemist Shop Murder Case: Two Accused Injured in Police Encounter
Two accused in the high-profile chemist shop murder case were injured during a police operation following their arrest, Chandigarh Police confirmed on Thursday. The accused, identified as Aryan and Sunny Mehra, were apprehended in Jammu and Kashmir and brought to Chandigarh on Wednesday night for further investigation. According to police officials, the encounter occurred during...