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Chandigarh: June turns up the heat, expect 43degC by mid-week

Chandigarh, June 9 -- After a mild start to June, thanks to an active western disturbance which brought rain and thunderstorms to the city, summer has turned up its heat on the city as the day tempera... Read More


Chandigarh: Wet spell ahead, monsoon to keep date with city, says IMD

Chandigarh, June 8 -- A fresh spell of rain is expected this week in the city owing to a fresh western disturbance (WD) affecting the region, the India Meteorological Department has said. It also ment... Read More


Chandigarh sees 10 cyclist fatalities every year

Chandigarh, June 4 -- Despite its reputation as a cycling-friendly city, Chandigarh sees at least 10 cyclists deaths on an average, police data shows. The city's cycle tracks run up to nearly 240 kil... Read More


Chandigarh: Trio opens fire outside Sector-20 PG after road rage

Chandigarh, June 3 -- A late-night road rage incident culminated in a firing at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Sector 20, Chandigarh, in the wee hours of Monday, police said, adding that one of ... Read More


IDFC bank fraud: Embezzled funds routed through jewellers for cash conversion

Chandigarh, June 2 -- Investigations into the Rs.645-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case revealed that bank officials, in connivance with government employees and private individuals had allegedly routed... Read More


At 50 mm, city sees 120% above normal May rainfall

Chandigarh, June 1 -- The city recorded 50.1 mm of rain in May-120% above the normal figure of 22.8 mm-according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. However, the weatherman's forecast indic... Read More


Chandigarh: Rain, hail drag day temps down to 25.3degC on city's coldest May day in 57 years

Chandigarh, May 31 -- The city recorded its coldest May day in 57 years on Saturday as intermittent rain and thunderstorms dragged the maximum temperature down to 25.3degC, 14.8 degrees below normal. ... Read More


MeT declares heatwave as Chandigarh sizzles at season's high of 44.4degC

Chandigarh, May 21 -- The city recorded its first heatwave day of the month on Wednesday as the maximum temperature surged to 44.4degC, the highest of the season, according to the India Meteorological... Read More


Chandigarh: PG intruder's perverse run ends, nabbed from Sector 15

Chandigarh, May 19 -- Two days after an intruder sexually harassed two women staying in paying guest (PG) accommodations in Sector 16 and 37, police arrested the accused from Sector 15 late Sunday nig... Read More


Chandigarh: Mercury hits season's high at 42degC, heatwave alert till May 24

Chandigarh, May 19 -- Residents experienced the sun fury on Monday as the maximum temperature touched 42degC, the highest it has gone so far this season. India Meteorological Department (IMD) officia... Read More