The Sukhna Lake desilting project has achieved a major milestone. The UT Engineering Department has removed nearly 34,000 cubic metres of silt from the regulator end of the lake to improve its water storage capacity. Officials will continue excavation work until the arrival of the monsoon. Desilting Project Reaches Major Target The Engineering Department began...
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Chandigarh MC Spends ₹101 Crore on Dadumajra Waste Removal in Five Years
The Chandigarh Dadumajra waste removal project has crossed a major milestone. The Municipal Corporation (MC) has spent more than ₹101 crore over the last five years to clear legacy waste from the Dadumajra landfill. The project aims to reduce pollution and improve the city’s waste management system. ₹101 Crore Invested in Legacy Waste Clearance The...
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu Passes Away in Gurugram
Chandigarh, June 29, 2026: The legal fraternity across northern India is mourning the demise of Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He passed away in Gurugram on Sunday. He was 59 years old. His death has deeply saddened judges, lawyers, court staff, and members of the legal...
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CBI Arrests Senior IAS Officer in ₹60-Crore IDFC First Bank Fund Misappropriation Case
Chandigarh: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior Haryana cadre IAS officer in connection with a major fund misappropriation case linked to IDFC First Bank. The agency arrested former Principal Secretary Pankaj Agarwal on Monday night after questioning him. He served in key departments, including School Education and Agriculture, during the period...
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BJP Accused of Turning Haryana Recruitment into a ‘Marketplace’, Says Hooda
Chandigarh/Rohtak: Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has accused the BJP government of allowing corruption in state recruitment. He claimed that influential people are securing jobs through money and connections instead of merit. Speaking to reporters, Hooda said recent allegations and a viral audio clip have raised serious concerns about the recruitment process. He...
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Chandigarh to Clean Sukhna Lake and Seasonal Streams by Month-End
The Chandigarh administration has launched a major clean-up initiative aimed at improving the condition of Sukhna Lake and several seasonal choes (streams) across the city. The project, which is expected to be completed by the end of the month, will focus on removing aquatic weeds, accumulated garbage, and other waste materials from key water bodies....
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Chandigarh Hosts India’s Governance Think Tank
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Zone-II Conference, which is expected to gather legislators, parliamentary leaders and governance experts from all over India, has brought Chandigarh into the fray for political and policy discussions. The three-day event has catapulted the city into national discourse, with discussions spanning issues from democratic reforms to the increasing influence of...
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Hundreds Join ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ Campaign
Over 700 people joined in the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ on Sunday in an energetic exhibit of community spirit and dedication to healthy living. The event saw a lot of participation from the people of all ages, from the students to the professionals, from the senior citizens to the fitness enthusiasts. The event was...
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Chief secretary reviews the drinking water supply situation from kajauli water works
Punjab Chief Secretary Anurag Verma on Monday chaired a meeting of the officers of Punjab government, the representatives of the Army and NDRF and Chandigarh administration to take stock of the situation arisen due to damaged drinking water pipes at Kajauli Water Works in wake of continuous rains. The Chief Secretary asked the officers...
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CM writes letter to governor, expresses resentment over unceremonious removal of punjab cadre ips officer from post of ssp chandigarh
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has shot a letter to the state Governor and Administrator of Chandigarh Banwari Lal Purohit to express resentment over the removal of Punjab cadre IPS officer from post of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Chandigarh. In the letter written, the Chief Minister has apprised the Governor that post of...