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Mohali: Man who robbed Chandigarh resident at gunpoint arrested, 2 aides at large

The arrests came on the complaint of victim Deepak Verma, who had stated that he was robbed around 4.30 am on April 14; while he was on his way to pick up his vehicle from a godown, three men on another two-wheeler approached him from behind and attempted to snatch his motorcycle keys

A knife and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6,000 in cash were recovered from the accused, said Mohali police. (Vikram/HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Chandigarh man morphs women’s social media picture to extort money, booked

As per police, the accused took photos of the victims from social media, edited them and uploaded the same on multiple social media platforms

The accused has been booked under relevant sections of BNS, said Mohali police. (File)

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Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Panchkula: Man caught with illegal liquor worth ₹6 lakh

Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Sector 52, Chandigarh, was booked under Section 61(1)(a) of the Excise Act following a complaint lodged by assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Jagdish Kumar at the Mansa Devi Complex police station in Panchkula

The accused, Kuldeep Singh, was produced in a Panchkula court on Tuesday and was released on bail. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Ludhiana: Chandigarh resident, nine others booked by police for ₹7.61 crore land fraud

Complainant alleged that the accused Meetinder Singh Mann approached him, projecting himself as a well-connected individual with extensive knowledge of land deals in New Chandigarh; he promised to facilitate land purchases by claiming significant influence in the area

According to the complaint, the company had been looking to expand its operations in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) and was exploring investment opportunities in and around New Chandigarh. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Chandigarh: Man loses ₹9.29L to scammer posing as bank official

During the video call, the caller asked the Chandigarh resident to display his existing credit cards; he unknowingly revealed details of his two credit cards.

The victim, T Rajesh Kumar, immediately lodged a complaint with Chandigarh Cyber Cell. (Representative Image)

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Published on Feb 17, 2025 04:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Man booked for raping Chandigarh woman for six years

The complainant alleged that Sabudeen, a resident of Sector 56, kept her under the illusion that he would marry her and raped her from 2013 to 2019

A DSP-level officer conducted an investigation and following legal opinion, Sabudeen was arrested. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Jan 18, 2025 03:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Chandigarh: Sector 50 resident looking for maid duped of ₹30,000

Complainant Balwant Rai Verma, a resident of Progressive Enclave in Sector 50 B, Chandigarh, reported that he hired a maid through M/s Sundri Domestic Help Service (Regd.) Delhi on February 20, 2021

The complainant paid an advance of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30,000 to the agent associated with the Delhi-based agency via net banking and an additional <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000 in cash to a woman who accompanied the maid to his home in Chandigarh (Getty image)

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Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh private hospital fined ₹1.2 lakh for inflated bill

The Mohali-based private hospital ₹1.2 lakh for serving him an inflated bill for Covid-19 treatment in 2021, leading to financial loss, harassment and mental agony

Elderly Mohali resident had received a bill of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7.62 lakh. (iStockphoto)

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Updated on Jun 22, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Mohali solar panel firm to refund ₹3.7 lakh for deficiency in services

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, directed the opposition parties to refund the amount to the complainant within 60 days from the date of receipt of the certified copy of this order

The commission ordered: “It is observed that though the opposition parties are deficient in rendering service to the complainant yet there is contributory negligence on the part of the complainant that she did not allow free access to the rooftop to the opposition parties for installing the solar system in time.” (Getty image)

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Published on May 12, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

2 Delhi-based foreigners arrested with 85 gm cocaine in Chandigarh

The arrested accused are Charlie Sagna of Senegal and Daniel Ayitey of Nigeria. They were arrested on the basis of a statement given by Deepak Thapa of Sector 38 West, Chandigarh, who was arrested with 19.77 gm heroin and 20.20 gm cocaine on February 16.

Two foreigners, who had allegedly been supplying heroin to a Chandigarh resident, were arrested with 84.85 gm cocaine in New Delhi , cops said on Wednesday. This was the first case registered at the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) police station in Sector 11. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 22, 2024 09:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Resort in hot water for breaking holiday promise

Offered customer vacation for six nights and seven days as part of contract, but later broke it down to two trips of three nights and three days each

Terming it guilty of deficiency in services and unfair trade practice, the commission has directed Sarowar Holiday Resorts International Pvt Ltd, Manali, Himachal Pradesh; and Chandigarh, to refund <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>19,500 paid by the complainant for the holiday package, along with compensation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Nov 10, 2023 09:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Three-month jail for man who ploughed his car into parked vehicle in Chandigarh

The convict, identified as Ankit Khambra, a resident of Sector 40-D, Chandigarh, was held guilty under Section 279 (rash driving) of the Indian Penal Code

The convict was booked on the complaint of Sarvesh Singh Yadav, whose car was damaged in the mishap in December 2017. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Oct 26, 2023 09:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh resident attempts to send opium to US through courier package; booked

According to ASI, a resident of Fathupur Sahib in Chandigarh - Hardeep Singh - had sent the package.

An FIR was registered under Section 18 (c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Udyog Vihar police station.(Representative image)

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Published on Oct 05, 2023 07:03 PM IST

ByManjiri Chitre

Chandigarh resident sold used car: Manufacturer, dealer penalised

The car manufacturer and dealer were directed to jointly and severally refund the invoice price of ₹8,77,050 to the complainant with interest at 9% per annum

The Consumer Protection Act has given right to the consumer in case of unfair trade practice and false representation made in the course of selling goods, said District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh. (Shutterstock)

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Updated on Sep 21, 2023 08:56 PM IST

ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

Chandigarh youth who raped 17-year-old girl jailed for 10 years

The convict, Rohit, was booked on the complaint of the 17-year-old girl, who lives in his neighbourhood with her family

The victim told the Chandigarh Police that on March 8, 2020, she went to the roof of her house for some chores, when Rohit came there and raped her. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Jul 08, 2023 03:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh youth convicted of raping 17-year-old girl

The convict, Rohit, was booked on the complaint of the 17-year-old girl, who lives in his neighbourhood in Chandigarh with her family

The girl told the Chandigarh Police that on March 8, 2020, she went to the roof of her house for some chores, when Rohit came there and raped her. (iStockphoto)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2023 01:21 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Extortion module: 34-yr-old man arrested for harbouring Bishnoi aide

Police have arrested Sukhwinder Singh, 34, alias Sukha of Jhujhar Nagar, Mohali, who has been booked under Sections 212 (harbouring offender) and 216 (harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered) of Indian Penal Code by SSOC, Mohali

Police investigation has revealed that Vishal is a distant relative of Bobby of Patiala and had recently joined him in operating an extortion module (HT Files)

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Updated on Jun 27, 2023 09:10 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Murder accused on the run for 15 years lands in Chandigarh Police net

While three accused were convicted in the murder case, Shyam Lal, now 60 and a resident of Industrial Area, Chandigarh, was declared a proclaimed offender in 2010

The accused was arrested from Godiana village in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, said Chandigarh Police. (Getty Images)

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Updated on Jun 14, 2023 03:39 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Manager, director of private firm booked for duping Chandigarh man of ₹58 lakh

The accused have been identified as Rajiv Sharma, manager of a private company, along with its director Sanjay Makka

Complainant Krishan Chand Sokhey of Sector 8 C, Chandigarh, in his complaint said that he owns a nursing hostel at Desumajra in Mohali and needed money for its expansion. (Getty Images)

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Updated on May 01, 2023 01:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh man land in soup for throwing garbage in Mohali’s territory

The garbage collectors present at the spot stopped the man, who was heading from Sector 56 side. Supervisor Sachin Kumar confronted the Chandigarh resident and told him that mixed garbage will not be accepted at the RMC point. The person was asked to collect the bag of garbage he had thrown. At this a heated argument ensued which led to a scuffle, said general secretary Pawan Godyal, Punjab Safai Mazdoor Federation.

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Updated on Apr 28, 2023 05:07 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

GMADA penalised for delay in flat possession in Mohali

In an order on April 5, the forum directed GMADA to pay interest @ 9% per annum on the entire amount deposited for the period of delay in delivery of possession–November 18, 2017 to December 29, 2020

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, has penalised Greater Mohali Area Development Authority. (iStock)

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Updated on Apr 11, 2023 03:53 AM IST

ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

Start applying for solar plants at home in Chandigarh at zero cost

Web portal www.solarchandigarh.com has detailed information on the scheme

The capacity of plants will be 5 to 10 kWp (Solar electricity systems are given a rating in kilowatts peak) for the residential sectors and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Oct 13, 2020 11:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

3 Chandigarh residents fall prey to online fraud

Lose more than ₹30,000 between them after being asked to share payment links to sell sanitisers, buy a camera and deposit money for a job

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Updated on Sep 08, 2020 11:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Vegetables supplied via buses costlier than those sold at rehris: Chandigarh residents miffed

Sector 26 mandi officials say rate cards are being attached to buses, but sellers not adhering to it

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Updated on Mar 30, 2020 01:32 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

With gyms closed, Chandigarh residents find other ways to keep fit

After the UT administration’s directions to shut down public spaces including gyms, people have been thronging to the neighbourhood parks for practising yoga, cycling, dancing and walking to keep fit

Joggers at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Thursday.

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Published on Mar 20, 2020 12:40 AM IST

Rachna Verma, Chandigarh | ByRachna Verma, Chandigarh

Chandigarh residents’ body up in arms against hiked water tariff

Members of the Federation of Sectors Welfare Association Chandigarh (FOSWAC) complained about the increase in water tariff in the city during their executive body meeting held at the Sector 40 community centre on Sunday. Highlighting the issue, FOSWAC chairman Baljinder Singh Bittu said, “The municipal corporation (MC) implements heavy taxes under the Smart City Project but is unable to provide basic amenities to the people.

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Published on Jan 20, 2020 12:37 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

A Chandigarh resident can now pet four dogs, two of them should be from street!

As per the agenda, the two additional pets should be community dogs, defined as non-breed stray animals in the agenda.

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Updated on Sep 12, 2018 10:36 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

Maruti Suzuki fined ₹1 lakh over mix-up in car sale to Chandigarh resident

Jyoti Kaushal received a 2011 model of Suzuki Kizashi sedan when he had paid ₹12.5 lakh for 2012 model.

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Updated on Apr 05, 2018 03:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByAneesha Bedi, Chandigarh

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The arrests came on the complaint of victim Deepak Verma, who had stated that he was robbed around 4.30 am on April 14; while he was on his way to pick up his vehicle from a godown, three men on another two-wheeler approached him from behind and attempted to snatch his motorcycle keys

As per police, the accused took photos of the victims from social media, edited them and uploaded the same on multiple social media platforms

Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Sector 52, Chandigarh, was booked under Section 61(1)(a) of the Excise Act following a complaint lodged by assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Jagdish Kumar at the Mansa Devi Complex police station in Panchkula

Complainant alleged that the accused Meetinder Singh Mann approached him, projecting himself as a well-connected individual with extensive knowledge of land deals in New Chandigarh; he promised to facilitate land purchases by claiming significant influence in the area

During the video call, the caller asked the Chandigarh resident to display his existing credit cards; he unknowingly revealed details of his two credit cards.

The complainant alleged that Sabudeen, a resident of Sector 56, kept her under the illusion that he would marry her and raped her from 2013 to 2019

Complainant Balwant Rai Verma, a resident of Progressive Enclave in Sector 50 B, Chandigarh, reported that he hired a maid through M/s Sundri Domestic Help Service (Regd.) Delhi on February 20, 2021

The Mohali-based private hospital ₹1.2 lakh for serving him an inflated bill for Covid-19 treatment in 2021, leading to financial loss, harassment and mental agony

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, directed the opposition parties to refund the amount to the complainant within 60 days from the date of receipt of the certified copy of this order

The arrested accused are Charlie Sagna of Senegal and Daniel Ayitey of Nigeria. They were arrested on the basis of a statement given by Deepak Thapa of Sector 38 West, Chandigarh, who was arrested with 19.77 gm heroin and 20.20 gm cocaine on February 16.

Offered customer vacation for six nights and seven days as part of contract, but later broke it down to two trips of three nights and three days each

The convict, identified as Ankit Khambra, a resident of Sector 40-D, Chandigarh, was held guilty under Section 279 (rash driving) of the Indian Penal Code

According to ASI, a resident of Fathupur Sahib in Chandigarh - Hardeep Singh - had sent the package.

The car manufacturer and dealer were directed to jointly and severally refund the invoice price of ₹8,77,050 to the complainant with interest at 9% per annum

The convict, Rohit, was booked on the complaint of the 17-year-old girl, who lives in his neighbourhood with her family

The convict, Rohit, was booked on the complaint of the 17-year-old girl, who lives in his neighbourhood in Chandigarh with her family

Police have arrested Sukhwinder Singh, 34, alias Sukha of Jhujhar Nagar, Mohali, who has been booked under Sections 212 (harbouring offender) and 216 (harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered) of Indian Penal Code by SSOC, Mohali

While three accused were convicted in the murder case, Shyam Lal, now 60 and a resident of Industrial Area, Chandigarh, was declared a proclaimed offender in 2010

The accused have been identified as Rajiv Sharma, manager of a private company, along with its director Sanjay Makka

In an order on April 5, the forum directed GMADA to pay interest @ 9% per annum on the entire amount deposited for the period of delay in delivery of possession–November 18, 2017 to December 29, 2020

Web portal www.solarchandigarh.com has detailed information on the scheme

Lose more than ₹30,000 between them after being asked to share payment links to sell sanitisers, buy a camera and deposit money for a job

Sector 26 mandi officials say rate cards are being attached to buses, but sellers not adhering to it

After the UT administration’s directions to shut down public spaces including gyms, people have been thronging to the neighbourhood parks for practising yoga, cycling, dancing and walking to keep fit

As per the agenda, the two additional pets should be community dogs, defined as non-breed stray animals in the agenda.

Jyoti Kaushal received a 2011 model of Suzuki Kizashi sedan when he had paid ₹12.5 lakh for 2012 model.

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