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29 Oct

Political Clash Behind Removal of Chandigarh Chief Engineer Sanjay Arora — His Audit Objections and Push for Accountability Sparked Backlash

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): The sudden removal of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation Chief Engineer Sanjay Arora has taken a political turn, with insiders claiming that the move was driven not merely by administrative reasons but by internal conflicts among political leaders. Sources within the Municipal Corporation reveal that Arora’s decision to question and audit the work and expenditure under the former Chief Engineer triggered sharp opposition from influential political figures aligned with a different faction. According to officials, Arora had reportedly raised objections to several projects approved during the previous Chief Engineer’s tenure, insisting on verifying the real expenditure and technical compliance.…

29 Oct

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

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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…

28 Oct

Ajay Joshi Criticizes Authorities Over Neglect of Sector-22, Says City’s Heart in Poor Shape

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAjay Joshi, Chandigarh Congress, civic issues, Sector-22 neglect, urban management

Chandigarh, October 28, 2025: Chandigarh Congress spokesperson Ajay Joshi has accused the Municipal Corporation and the local administration of ignoring Sector-22, which he described as the “heart of the city now facing severe neglect.”Joshi said that the area, once known for its liveliness and importance, has fallen into disrepair due to years of inaction by the authorities. He pointed to broken roads, poorly maintained parks, lack of traffic control, and the growing presence of illegal street vendors as major problems troubling residents. The situation, he added, has become especially difficult for elderly citizens who rely on the sector’s facilities.He also…

28 Oct

Punjab and Haryana High Court Fines Top Officials for Ignoring Orders

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDGP Gaurav Yadav, Punjab and Haryana High Court

Chandigarh, October 28, 2025: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the deduction of ₹2 lakh from the salaries of four senior Punjab government officials, including Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav and Transport Secretary Pardeep Kumar, for failing to comply with earlier court directives.As per the court’s order, ₹50,000 will be deducted from each officer’s salary and deposited into the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The other two officers named in the order are State Transport Commissioner Manish Kumar (IAS) and Sangrur Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal (IAS).The directive was issued during a hearing on a public interest litigation…

28 Oct

Elderly Farmer Mahinder Kaur Declines to Forgive Kangana Ranaut Despite Her Court Apology

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Bathinda, October 28, 2025: Eighty-two-year-old farmer Mahinder Kaur from Bahadurgarh Jandian village in Bathinda has refused to forgive actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, despite the latter’s public apology in court over her controversial remarks made during the farmers’ protest.Kangana appeared before a Bathinda court earlier this week, where she apologized for her 2020 social media post that had allegedly defamed the elderly farmer. The actor expressed regret, saying her comments were made “knowingly or unknowingly.” However, Kaur remains unmoved by the apology.“She never came to meet me in person. I cannot forgive her,” Mahinder Kaur said while speaking to…

28 Oct

Punjab Police Dismantles Cross-Border Drug Network, Seizes 5 Kg Heroin in Ferozepur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFerozepur heroin seizure, Pakistan drug smugglers, Punjab Police operation

Ferozepur, October 28, 2025: The Counter Intelligence Wing of Ferozepur carried out a successful operation, uncovering a major cross-border drug racket. During the operation, police arrested Gurpreet Singh, also known as Gora, and seized five kilograms of heroin.Initial findings suggest that the narcotics were smuggled into India by traffickers operating from Pakistan. A case has been registered at the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) in Fazilka, and further investigations are ongoing to expose the entire supply chain and identify other members involved.Officials said that Punjab Police remains dedicated to cracking down on international drug syndicates and protecting the state’s youth…

28 Oct

Punjab Cabinet Approves Stilt-Plus-Four-Floor Buildings and Elevates Barnala to Municipal Corporation

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Chandigarh, October 27, 2025 — In a landmark move to modernize Punjab’s urban landscape, the state Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has approved stilt-plus-four-floor construction in new urban sectors across the state under the Punjab Unified Building Rules 2025. The decision aims to meet the growing housing demand and optimize land use in rapidly expanding cities.As per the new rules, plots of at least 250 square yards in licensed colonies and approved sectors will be eligible for the vertical construction model. The maximum building height for residential structures has been raised from 17 to 21 metres, aligning Punjab’s…

28 Oct

Bhagwant Mann Slams Delhi, Centre for Politicizing Stubble Burning Issue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Delhi pollution, NCR air quality, Punjab, Stubble Burning

Chandigarh, October 27, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday lashed out at both the Delhi government and the Centre, accusing them of unfairly blaming Punjab’s farmers for the recurring air pollution crisis in the National Capital Region (NCR).Calling the issue “politicized beyond reason,” Mann said that instead of indulging in blame games, all governments should work together on a scientific and long-term solution to tackle stubble management.“Every year, when Delhi’s pollution spikes, fingers are pointed at Punjab. My question is — does smoke from Punjab alone reach Delhi, and not from Haryana or other states?” Mann questioned.‘Don’t Defame…

28 Oct

Bebe Mahinder Kaur refuses to forgive Kangana, vows to continue legal fight!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBebe Mahinder Kaur, Big news, Kangna Ranaut, Legal Fight, Punjab News, Top news

National Times Bureau :- A day after Kangana Ranaut apologised in a Bathinda court today over her tweet during the 2020-21 farmers’ stir, Mahinder Kaur, 82 has said that she will not forgive BJP MP and vowed to continue fighting legal battle. She remains firm in her resolve to pursue the defamation case she has filed against Bollywood actress and BJP MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut. Earlier on Monday, Kangana Ranaut extended apology in Bathinda Court while asserting that her remarks stemmed from a misunderstanding and she had a misunderstanding regarding Bebe Mahinder Kaur and never imagined,…

28 Oct

Punjab: Couple caught consuming drugs in Zirakpur’s Ramada Hotel

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National Times Bureau :- Zirakpur Police on Sunday arrested a couple from Ramada Hotel for consuming drugs and possessing narcotic substances inside a hotel room. According to police, a call on the 112 helpline alerted them that a couple had checked into a hotel in Baltana but had not checked out for an unusually long time. Acting on the tip-off, a police team reached the spot and searched the room. The hotel staff informed the police on October 26 that the couple staying in one of the room did not check out for and were staying for unusually long period.…