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Chandigarh News

The Times of India

Chandigarh / The Times of India

Clothes on fire, rooftop protests and tear gas: Chaos erupts inside Kapurthala Jail after violent inmate clash; watch

Violence and arson erupted in Kapurthala Central Jail late Saturday night following a minor altercation between inmates. Unverified videos show inmates on rooftops claiming they were thrashed and shot at, with one reportedly suffering a bullet injury. Authorities stated tear gas was used and the situation was under control.

24 May 2026 8:30 am
24 May 2026 1:03 am
Chandigarh Plans Vertical Shift Under Master Plan 2031

Draft CMP2031 Proposes Higher FAR, Flexible Norms Across Sectors

24 May 2026 1:02 am
NO B2C in Industrial Area

UT to maintain sanctity of Industrial area

24 May 2026 1:00 am
Bitumen crunch stalls 175cr road recarpeting works

US-Iran Tensions Disrupt Crude Supply; Peak-Season Projects Hit, Most Works Halted

24 May 2026 12:28 am
Heat wave frequency across core heat wave zone comprising Punjab, Haryana increased by 0.1 days per decade

India's summers are becoming dangerously hotter and more humid, with heatwaves increasing in frequency and duration. Rising night-time temperatures, coupled with higher humidity, are exacerbating heat stress, making it increasingly difficult to escape the heat. This trend, driven by human-caused climate change, poses significant public health and economic challenges.

23 May 2026 1:34 pm
Money laundering case: ED arrested Punjab builder Ajay Sehgal in Suntec City project

Builder Ajay Sehgal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case involving fake consent letters for land use approvals. The ED alleges Sehgal forged signatures for a mega real estate project, 'Suntec City,' and other complexes. Investigations are ongoing into alleged kickbacks to senior GMADA officials and public servants.

23 May 2026 10:56 am