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Mohali steps out of Chandigarh’s shadow: From sleepy suburb to thriving metropolis

December 31, 2025 4:19 pm

Once dismissed as Chandigarh’s sleepy sibling, Mohali in 2025 stands tall with a dynamic skyline, expanding roads and a vibrant social fabric. No longer defined by its proximity to the Union Territory, the city has built an ecosystem of its own.

Cabinet slashes enhancement charges for Mohali sectors 76–80; final rate Rs 2,216 per sq metre

December 31, 2025 11:24 am

Earlier, GMADA had issued enhancement notices demanding Rs 3,164 per square metre from allottees.

Downside | Many phases & many problems: Mohali civic mess gets worse and worse every day

December 31, 2025 10:00 am

Parking disputes turn violent, public transport stays on paper and waste piles up as planning gaps widen

Mohali police and forensic team investigate a scene in Phase 5, Mohali. Express Photo: Jasbir Malhi

Senior advocate’s wife found murdered in Mohali; robbery suspected, help detained

December 30, 2025 7:46 pm

The crime came to light on Tuesday morning when the couple's maid arrived for work and got no response despite knocking repeatedly.

Ashok Kumari, 66, was allegedly strangled to death during a robbery at her Phase-5 home in Mohali on Monday night.

Former Punjab additional advocate general’s wife strangled to death during robbery at Mohali residence; probe on

December 30, 2025 2:23 pm

The Mohali police said the attackers first tied up the domestic help before strangling Ashok Kumari, 66.

23 Mohali schools selected for National Green School Award, to be honoured in Delhi today

December 30, 2025 10:56 am

Congratulating the schools, District Education Officer (Secondary) Dr Ginni Duggal lauded the collective efforts of school heads, teachers, students, and Eco-Clubs for adopting sustainable practices and fostering environmental consciousness among students.

Among the volunteers are Col D Nain, Col Manmohan Singh, Capt Gurmeet Singh, Capt R S Bhatti, Capt Makhan Singh, Subedar Jaswant, Chief Petty Officer Parkash Singh, Sergeant Rashpal Singh, Master Warrant Officers Joginder Singh and S N Ojha, along with a civilian volunteer, Om Parkash.

The indefatigable fauji who gets veterans their dues

December 30, 2025 10:31 am

Comprising long-retired officers, JCOs and jawans from the Army, Navy and Air Force, the group meets weekly to assist fellow veterans who have been unable to find help through official channels.

Special Educators’ Union members protest outside the Punjab Education Department building in Mohali's Phase 8 on Monday. (Express Photo by Jasbir Malhi)

Special educators' stir enters 127th day, protest hiring, demand regularisation

December 30, 2025 10:04 am

The protesting teachers, engaged under the Inclusive Education for Disabled (IED) component of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, have been demanding regularisation of their services, citing uninterrupted service of 18 to 20 years in educating children with special needs.

Chhota Udepur district police, WASMO, Assistant Accountant, Timir Hasmukh Patel,

Mohali police intensifies crackdown on illegal mining: 20 FIRs registered, 15 arrested in night-long operation

December 27, 2025 8:36 pm

The special operation was conducted simultaneously within the jurisdiction of Sohana, Majri and Dera Bassi police stations.

A tree pruning machine of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation at work in Mohali's Phase 7 on Friday. (Express)

Trees in Mohali pruned using Chandigarh MC vehicles: corporation lacks money for fuel, say councillors

December 27, 2025 1:15 pm

Councillors alleged that although the Mohali MC had purchased an expensive tree-pruning machine, it was seldom used and had effectively been turned into a “white elephant”.