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BJP’s Manoj Sonkar trounces AAP-Congress joint candidate in Chandigarh mayoral polls

Councillors of INDIA bloc parties AAP and Congress protested as soon as the results were announced. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of 'cheating.'

Chandigarh civic body issues notification for mayoral election to be held on 30 January

Notification comes days after Punjab & Haryana HC ordered Chandigarh administration to hold mayoral polls on said date.

Chandigarh mayoral polls now on 6 February, AAP councillor contests move in Punjab & Haryana HC

Elections were scheduled Thursday but put on hold after presiding officer reported unwell. Enough evidence of breach of rules, says senior standing counsel of UT administration.

‘First fight of INDIA alliance’ — AAP & Congress come together to fight Chandigarh mayor polls

AAP will contest the mayor’s post, while Congress is set to field joint candidates for the post of deputy mayor and senior deputy mayor.

On strike over transfer of armed forces tribunal judge, bar association may challenge it legally

Office-bearers of AFT Chandigarh bar association say they're likely to move High Court or Supreme Court against decision to transfer Justice (retd.) Dharam Chand Chaudhury to Kolkata bench.

Posing as patient, Chandigarh health secy finds ‘doctor-chemist nexus pushing expensive drugs’ at hospital

Yashpal Garg reached government hospital Saturday night, after receiving several complaints of a doctor-chemist nexus there. Orders probe after finding irregularities.

Nearly 2 dozen Chandigarh cops hurt in clash with protesters demanding release of Sikh prisoners

The Quami Insaaf Morcha started on Mohali-Chandigarh border on 7 Jan to demand the release of Sikh prisoners who were convicted of various crimes during the period of militancy.

How ex Army chief is leading charge against ‘haphazard’ apartmentalisation in Haryana’s Panchkula

Khattar government amended Haryana Building Code in 2017. Earlier this month, SC banned conversion of residential homes into multi-storeyed apartments in 30 sectors of Chandigarh.

‘Destroying Corbusier’s vision’ — SC order barring ‘apartmentalisation’ in Chandigarh Phase-I

SC bench noted that though Chandigarh Estate Rules 2007 prohibit conversion of single dwelling units into apartments, city administration was turning a blind eye to such activity.

‘Undesirable’ — Punjab CM objects to posting of Haryana cadre officer as Chandigarh SSP

Kuldeep Chahal, a Punjab cadre officer, was repatriated to his home state by the home ministry, 10 months before his three-year tenure as SSP Chandigarh was to end.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.