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Man nabbed for cabbie's murder, was held for similar offence in '23

Chandigarh, Sept. 22 -- A man who was out on bail in a 2023 cabbie murder case is among the two suspects arrested for the murder of another cab driver who was found stabbed to death in Sector 38 (West... Read More


With 15% rain deficit, monsoon withdrawal likely in three days

Chandigarh, Sept. 21 -- The monsoon is likely to withdraw from the city this week, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Officials indicated that the process could be declared within the nex... Read More


At 20degC, city's night temp drops to lowest in 8 years

Chandigarh, Sept. 19 -- The city recorded its lowest minimum temperature in eight years on Friday, with the mercury dropping to 20degC, four degrees below normal, due to the combined effect of a weste... Read More


'Tuesday gang' busted, three burglars held

Chandigarh, Sept. 17 -- A burglars' gang that used to strike only on Tuesdays was busted with the arrest of three members. According to the police, the gang has targeted at least three houses in the c... Read More


97 FIRs registered, 133 arrests made in drug cases this year

Chandigarh, Sept. 15 -- : The UT police have registered 97 cases and arrested 133 people in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act related matters in the city this year. The information... Read More


At 121 mm, city sees highest single-day Sept rain in 16 years

Chandigarh, Sept. 14 -- The city recorded its heaviest September rainfall in 16 years, with 121 mm recorded at the airport observatory till 5.30 pm on Sunday, according to India Meteorological Departm... Read More


2 weeks after Punjabi influencer's murder, police make 1st arrest

Chandigarh, Sept. 10 -- Nearly a fortnight after a Punjabi social media influencer Manjeet Kaur, 28, who was abducted and set on fire, succumbed to her burn injuries, police have made the first arrest... Read More


Protesters still avoid Sector-25 rally ground

Chandigarh, Sept. 10 -- Years back, even as the UT administration earmarked Sector 25 protest site for holding demonstrations and rallies, the rule is rarely observed. Most recent major protests in th... Read More


FIR against AAP councillor for assaulting BJP Yuva Morcha chief

Chandigarh, Sept. 8 -- Just months ahead of the municipal elections slated for December, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Jasbir Singh Laddi was booked for allegedly assaulting the BJP Yuva Morcha man... Read More


City gets final major rainfall as early monsoon retreat likely

Chandigarh, Sept. 6 -- Following showers on Friday, continuous rain on Saturday brought 15.2 mm of rainfall to the city, according to the India meteorological department (IMD). The monsoon withdrawal ... Read More