The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh each for information leading to the arrest of Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar and another accused wanted in an extortion and firing case in Chandigarh. The reward comes as part of the agency’s ongoing investigation into the incident that took place in March 2023, where the accused allegedly fired at a businessman’s house as part of an extortion attempt.
The seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will take place on June 1st, with 57 constituencies across eight states and union territories going to the polls. These include all four constituencies in Himachal Pradesh, all 13 constituencies in Punjab, and the single constituency in the union territory of Chandigarh.
The Supreme Court has ordered a stay on the opening of a road outside Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s residence in Chandigarh, citing security concerns raised by the Central and Punjab governments. The road has been closed since the 1980s due to terrorist threats. The apex court has issued a notice to the Union Territory of Chandigarh administration, seeking a response by September 2nd. The road was closed during the height of terrorism in Punjab three decades ago. In April, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had directed the opening of the road on a trial basis, but the Supreme Court has now put a stop to that plan.
Ayush Gangal, a resident of Sector 46, Chandigarh, achieved an extraordinary 99.9991763 percentile in the JEE Main. His unwavering dedication and consistent hard work were key factors in his success. Ayush attributed his long hours of study, focus, and support from his family to his impressive result.
Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Gurinder Singh Dhillon has opted for voluntary retirement after 34 years of service. Dhillon, who was serving as the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) in Punjab Police, has denied speculations about joining politics in the near future.
The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are facing an uphill battle in the upcoming Chandigarh Lok Sabha elections, having lost to the BJP in the past two consecutive polls. This time, the alliance has fielded two-time MP Manish Tewari as its candidate. However, the BJP’s Sanjay Tandon poses a strong challenge, and the Congress-AAP alliance is facing internal divisions and criticism over Kher’s absence and lack of connect. Despite making gains in the 2021 Chandigarh Municipal Corporation polls, the AAP has failed to capitalize on its momentum and secure a foothold in the Lok Sabha elections.
