ED attaches flat worth Rs 86.18 lakh in Chandigarh in a money-laundering case
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) attached immovable property in the form of a residential flat in Chandigarh valued at Rs 86.18 lakh in a money laundering case. The property belongs to Vijay Pal Singh and Pardeep Baidwan and was attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. […] Key Points
ThePrintCII Chandigarh hosts session on AI’s impact on business
During the session, Anurag Gupta was announced as the chairman and Taranjeet Bhamra was elected the new vice-chairman of CII Chandigarh. CII Chandigarh hosted... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaChandigarh Mayoral Polls: BJP's Kuljeet Singh Sandhu defeats AAP-Congress candidate | 5 points
BJP's Kuljeet Singh Sandhu wins Senior Deputy Mayor of Chandigarh with 19 votes, defeating INDIA bloc candidate Gurpreet Singh Gabi. Congress and AAP alliance's Gabi gets 16 votes and 1 invalid. Key Points
mintChandigarh Mayor row: Arvind Kejriwal hails Supreme Court for ending ‘adharm’, says ‘BJP will do anything to win’
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of 'adharm' over Chandigarh mayoral poll outcome. He thanked the Supreme Court for saving democracy and accused the BJP of stealing verdicts. Key Points
mintChandigarh Mayor Polls: Prosecute Masih for interfering with election process, says SC
The Supreme Court stated on Monday that Anil Masih, the returning officer in the Chandigarh mayoral election, must face prosecution for interfering with the election process. The court will scrutinize ballot papers and video recordings of votes on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the SC criticized Masih, ordering the preservation of election records, including ballot papers. Key Points
Economic Times
Chandigarh mayoral poll a murder of democracy, AAP & Congress will move SC — Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
BJP’s Manoj Sonkar was declared mayor of Chandigarh Tuesday after he won with 16 votes against 12 votes bagged by Congress-AAP candidate Kuldeep Tita. Eight votes declared invalid. Key Points
ThePrintAssocham to organise B2B meetings with delegation from UAE
The meetings, themed 'Expanding Your Business Globally with SAIF Zone', are scheduled to take place on November 7-8 in Chandigarh, a release said here on Sunday. he B2B (business-to-business) meetings aim to provide city-based industrialists with a deep understanding of the benefits of establishing businesses in the free trade zones of the UAE and how Indian companies can capitalise on this opportunity to expand their operations and increase exports worldwide. Key Points
Economic TimesFirst phase of Tricity Metro to start from New Chandigarh, end at Panchkula Extension
An officer, who was part of the meeting, said the additional 11kms -- nearly 6km from Parol in New Chandigarh and about a 5km from Panchkula ISBT to Panchkula Extension in Sector 20--have been included based on the suggestions of Punjab and Haryana governments. These were earlier part of the second phase. Key Points
Hindustan Times4.2 mm rain lashes Chandigarh, more on the cards
Gusty winds up to 40 km/h and lightning accompanied the showers that caused the mercury in Chandigarh to drop by four notches between 8.30 pm and 11.30 pm Key Points
Hindustan TimesPanchkula: Man arrested for growing cannabis in garden
Panchkula Police said the accused, Mahipal, tried to flee on being raided, but was caught. Later, police found 788 plants of cannabis, a banned narcotic, growing in his garden. A case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was registered against Mahipal. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Chandigarh Mayor Polls case: SC to hear explanation of Returning officer Anil Masih tomorrow
Supreme Court to hear Anil Masih's defense on ballot tampering in Chandigarh Mayor Polls. Masih, caught defacing ballot papers, must appear before the court on February 19. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud condemned Masih's behavior as anti-democratic. Key Points
mintGuest Column| Chandigarh: Stirring up a hornet’s nest
Both states need their capitals. It falls on the Centre to resolve this sensitive issue. In case of other states, the capitals remained with the parent state and none paid any territorial compensation. Thus, Chandigarh should be transferred to Punjab and liberal central grant be given to Haryana to build its own capital, as done for other states. Anything else amounts to playing with the sentiments of people. Key Points
Hindustan TimesChandigarh Mayor Polls case: BJP's Manoj Sonkar resigns ahead of Supreme Court hearing
Chandigarh Mayor Manoj Sonkar resigns ahead of Supreme Court hearing amid allegations of poll rigging. Opposition protests followed BJP's victory in mayoral polls. Key Points
mintChandigarh mayor Manoj Sonkar resigns ahead of SC hearing on mayoral polls
Chandigarh Mayor and BJP candidate Manoj Sonkar has resigned ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on the mayoral polls. This move comes amidst the heightened anticipation surrounding the legal proceedings related to the mayoral elections in Chandigarh. Key Points
Economic TimesChandigarh mayoral polls: SC declares AAP's Kuldeep Kumar winner, raps Masih for deliberately defacing bal
Chandigarh elections: The Supreme Court declared Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Kuldeep Kumar the winner of the Chandigarh mayoral polls, noting deliberate attempts by the presiding officer, Anil Masih, to deface eight ballot papers. The court had asked for a recount of votes, including the rejected ballots with votes in favor of AAP's Kumar. Masih, the returning officer, faced the court's wrath and was called to be prosecuted for his actions. Key Points
Economic Times
Protest outside Panchkula district courts over delay in action against Sandeep Singh
The protest was held under the banner of Nyaya Sangharsh Samiti (NSS) spearheading the campaign for justice in this case. The protesters holding black placards in their hands expressing anger against Chandigarh police for not arresting the accused despite of registration of an FIR on December 31 last year. Key Points
Hindustan TimesFor G20 delegates, Chandigarh lays out 16-course delicacies, mix of Navratra, traditional fare
A village concept was displayed with swings and henna stalls by self-help groups to entertain the guests. The arrangements were made by the Chandigarh civic body. Key Points
The Indian ExpressYamunanagar: FIR registered after injured man dies at PGIMER
The 37-year-old victim Vijay Kumar was an accused in several theft cases and was an alcoholic. His wife was living separately with their son at her maternal house, the family said. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPriyanka Chaturvedi’s dig at BJP chief after court cancels Chandigarh poll result
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi took a potshot at BJP chief JP Nadda, suggesting an apology tweet for the alleged cheating in the Chandigarh mayoral election. Chaturvedi's response was a play on Nadda's earlier tweet congratulating the BJP on its "win". Key Points
India TodayCBSE Class 12th results 2023: At 91.84%, Chandigarh’s pass percentage much better than national average of 87.33%
Nationally, the overall pass percentage has dropped from 92.71% last year to 87.33% this year. However, Chandigarh region has recorded a higher pass percentage compared to the national average. Key Points
The Indian Express
Chandigarh mayoral polls: High drama as AAP alleges vote tampering, cites video
BJP candidate got 16 votes, while Kuldeep Kumar of the AAP-Congress alliance bagged 12 votes. Eight of the total 36 votes were declared invalid. Key Points
Hindustan Times