Chandigarh

चंडीगढ़ में दो दशकों के बाद बड़ा मतदाता सत्यापन अभियान शुरू, सितंबर में जारी होगी अंतिम मतदाता सूची

चंडीगढ़ में दो दशकों के बाद बड़ा मतदाता सत्यापन अभियान शुरू, सितंबर में जारी होगी अंतिम मतदाता सूची

चंडीगढ़ (नवल किशोर): चुनाव विभाग ने पूरे चंडीगढ़ में एक व्यापक मतदाता सत्यापन अभियान (voter verification campaign) शुरू किया है, जो पिछले लगभग 24 वर्षों में मतदाता सूची का पहला बड़े पैमाने पर 'विशेष गहन पुनरीक्षण' (SIR - Special Intensive Revision) है। इस कवायद का उद्देश्य यह सुनिश्चित करना है कि आगामी चुनावों से पहले मतदाता डेटाबेस पूरी तरह से सटीक और अपडेट रहे। इस अभियान के हिस्से के रूप में, बूथ लेवल अधिकारियों (BLOs) ने मतदाताओं के विवरण को सत्यापित करने और पात्र नागरिकों को उनकी जानकारी में सुधार या उसे अपडेट करने में मदद करने के लिए शहर…
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13 गोलियां, एक बेगुनाह की मौत: चंडीगढ़ में दिनदहाड़े हत्याकांड ने उजागर किया संगठित अपराध का खूंखार चेहरा

13 गोलियां, एक बेगुनाह की मौत: चंडीगढ़ में दिनदहाड़े हत्याकांड ने उजागर किया संगठित अपराध का खूंखार चेहरा

चंडीगढ़ (नवल किशोर/राजीव शर्मा): 'सिटी ब्यूटीफुल' (चंडीगढ़) को झकझोर देने वाली और संगठित अपराध के बढ़ते नेटवर्क पर चिंताओं को फिर से हवा देने वाली एक सनसनीखेज घटना सामने आई है। शनिवार, 13 जून 2026 को सेक्टर 11 स्थित 'श्री कुमार मेडिकोज' के व्यस्त परिसर के भीतर 45 वर्षीय कैशियर जानकी दास की दिनदहाड़े गोली मारकर हत्या कर दी गई। यह दुस्साहसिक हमला महज कुछ ही सेकंड में हुआ, जिसने स्थानीय निवासियों के मन में यह सवाल खड़ा कर दिया है कि भारत के सबसे सुरक्षित शहरी केंद्रों में से एक माने जाने वाले इस शहर में ऐसी हिंसा कैसे…
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Chandigarh DLSA Conducts Training on Premature Release for Jail Lawyers and Volunteers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Chandigarh Nears Universal Literacy, Records 99.93% Rate Under Adult Education Initiative

Chandigarh Nears Universal Literacy, Records 99.93% Rate Under Adult Education Initiative

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh has achieved an impressive milestone in education, recording a literacy rate of 99.93 percent and effectively reaching the status of a fully literate Union Territory. The achievement was marked with a special felicitation programme organised by the local administration to honour individuals who recently gained literacy through government initiatives. The event, organised under the ULLAS campaign, celebrated newly literate citizens in a ceremony titled Nav Saksharon Ka Alankaran Samaroh. Participants who successfully completed the literacy programme were recognised for their efforts in overcoming educational barriers and acquiring reading and writing skills. The ceremony was attended by…
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Chandigarh on high alert after fresh bomb threat emails target passport offices, Sector 17 bus stand

Chandigarh on high alert after fresh bomb threat emails target passport offices, Sector 17 bus stand

Jatin Sharma :- In Chandigarh, several government departments have once again received bomb threat emails via Gmail, triggering heightened security concerns across the city. According to reports, the latest threats target the Passport Office in the Industrial Area, the Passport Office in Sector 34, the Mukherjee Office, and the Sector 17 Bus Stand. The threatening emails reportedly warned of plans to blow up these locations. Sources said that the police have immediately launched an investigation into the matter. Multiple teams have been deployed to the identified locations to carry out thorough checks and ensure public safety.
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