The Election Commission of India officially launched Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across Manipur today.  With July 1, 2026, established as the qualifying date, the massive administrative exercise aims to update voter lists and correct anomalies.  Nearly 3,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are preparing for extensive house-to-house verifications scheduled from late May through June. Authorities have called upon all political parties to appoint...

Medicines are facing a temporary squeeze today as pharmacies across Chandigarh join a 24-hour nationwide strike.  Organised by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists, local shops have downed shutters to protest against the rise of unregulated online pharmacies and e-commerce drug sales. To protect citizens, the Health Department has kept essential government-run pharmacies open. Outlets like Amrit Pharmacy and Jan Aushadhi Kendras at PGIMER, GMCH-32, and GMSH-16 remain...

Medicines are facing a temporary squeeze today as pharmacies across Chandigarh join a 24-hour nationwide strike.  Organised by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists, local shops have downed shutters to protest against the rise of unregulated online pharmacies and e-commerce drug sales. To protect citizens, the Health Department has kept essential government-run pharmacies open. Outlets like Amrit Pharmacy and Jan Aushadhi Kendras at PGIMER, GMCH-32, and GMSH-16 remain...

In a major push for green living and fuel conservation, the Chandigarh Administration has declared Wednesdays as official "No-Car Days" for government staff. Initiated by UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, the drive blocks employees at the UT Secretariat, Punjab and Haryana High Court, and surrounding offices from using personal four-wheelers today. To ease the transition, the administration has deployed a fleet of dedicated public buses operating on 17 routes across the Tricity. Staff...

Chandigarh’s commercial landscape is undergoing a massive transformation. Once known for turning in early, the city is rapidly morphing into a round-the-clock hub.  More than 179 major brands—ranging from fast-food giants like McDonald’s to quick-commerce apps like Blinkit, alongside local bakeries and cafes—have submitted formal undertakings to the UT Labour Department to operate 24/7. Driven by changing millennial lifestyles and a booming food-delivery...

Early this morning, a massive fire gutted a popular club in Chandigarh’s Sector 26, sending plumes of smoke across the skyline.  While no casualties were reported, twelve fire tenders battled the blaze, which is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit in a nearby generator. The incident has sparked urgent discussions among local residents and the administration regarding fire safety audits for the city’s bustling nightlife hubs.  With temperatures hitting...

It’s a high-stakes Friday at the Punjab Raj Bhavan area as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed a fiery press conference today. Following his "Shukrana Yatra," Mann lashed out at the Central Government over rising fuel prices and recent ED raids, calling them "politically motivated." The atmosphere in the city is charged as opposition leaders, including Ravneet Bittu, countered with allegations of administrative exploitation. As the political temperature rises alongside the summer...

The soul of Chandigarh breathes a sigh of relief today as the Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the felling of trees for the proposed Tribune Chowk flyover. The court emphasized that the project threatens the city’s unique heritage character and violates the Chandigarh Master Plan 2031, which prioritizes alternative traffic solutions over flyovers. Environmentalists are celebrating this as a major win for the "City Beautiful," ensuring that its iconic green canopy remains intact...