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Varinder Bhatia
Varinder Bhatia is the Deputy Resident Editor at The Indian Express in Chandigarh. He is a veteran journalist with over 22 years of experience specializing in crime, political investigations, and legal reporting. Professional Profile Education: Law graduate from Panjab University. Career Path: He began his career as an intern at The Times of India and worked as a legal reporter for Hindustan Times (2001) before joining The Indian Express in October 2004. Awards: He is a two-time winner of the Express Excellence Awards. Expertise: His reporting is deeply rooted in the political and judicial affairs of Haryana, with a focus on high-profile criminal cases and administrative reforms. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2024 - 2025) His recent work highlights critical investigative reporting on crime and governance: 1. Crime & Investigations "Red Fort car explosion: Shops where raw materials bought identified" (Nov 14, 2025): Detailed reporting on the investigation into the sourcing of ammonium nitrate and potash for a car blast near Delhi's Red Fort. "Well-educated, a loner: Woman who killed 4 kids was jealous of their looks" (Dec 5, 2025): A chilling investigative piece on a Panipat woman arrested for murdering her own son and nieces. "Haryana officer suicide: What has happened so far in the Y Puran Kumar case" (Oct 15, 2025): Covering the high-stakes suicide of an IGP who left a note naming several top IPS and IAS officers in a corruption scandal. "Relu Ram murder: Why the murder of a former MLA's family is back in focus" (Dec 12, 2025): Reporting on the flare-up of property disputes after the release of convicts in a 24-year-old mass murder case. 2. Haryana Politics & Economy "Over 25 lakh farmers have Rs 60,816 crore outstanding loans, says CM Nayab Singh Saini" (Dec 18, 2025): Reporting from the Haryana Vidhan Sabha winter session on the state's agriculture debt crisis. "Haryana comes out with Ordinance to simplify land ownership in rural areas" (Nov 27, 2025): Analyzing new laws to clarify ownership within abadi deh (village habitation) lands. "Lado Laksmi Yojana: Saini...
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Chandigarh raises red flag over DLF,others’ proposed high-rises in HaryanaSubscriber Only
December 13, 2010 02:17 IST
Even as the dust over Tata Housings high-rise Camelot project in the Shivalik foothills on the Punjab side in Chandigarhs periphery is yet to settle down.
Mon, Dec 13, 2010Teachers recruitment not valid as it was not based on rules,says CBISubscriber Only
December 09, 2010 01:16 IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation verification report in the alleged UT Teachers Recruitment scam.
Thu, Dec 09, 2010Nexus unearthed between Samwartak,2 conduitsSubscriber Only
December 08, 2010 00:50 IST
On various anomalies,the CBI has thoroughly unearthed the nexus between Samwartak Singh and the two conduits who were arrested for luring a candidate to get her recruited a as teacher in one of the UT government schools.
Wed, Dec 08, 2010UT to honour GPA from next weekSubscriber Only
December 03, 2010 05:20 IST
People in the city have a reason to celebrate. The Chandigarh Administration has decided to honour transfer property through General Power of Attorney.
Fri, Dec 03, 2010UT has different standards on different land acquisitionsSubscriber Only
December 02, 2010 02:05 IST
The Chandigarh Administration,which is taking a long time to take a decision on the land acquired for the third phase of Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park.
Thu, Dec 02, 2010Charged in assets case,Rodrigues ex-ADC shunted out of R&AWSubscriber Only
December 01, 2010 03:46 IST
With the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) booking Nirvikar on charges of possessing disproportionate assets.
Wed, Dec 01, 2010
Under scanner for alleged graft,Major Nirvikar eased out of RAWSubscriber Only
December 01, 2010 01:29 IST
Major Nirvikar Singh,the Aide-de-Camp of the then UT Administrator-cum-Punjab Governor,General S F Rodrigues ,has been shunted out of the countrys premier intelligence agency the Research and Analysis Wing.
Wed, Dec 01, 2010CHB asks 3 arbitrators to reduce feesSubscriber Only
November 28, 2010 04:39 IST
Expressing its inability to bear the burden of exorbitant arbitration fee,the bankrupt Chandigarh Housing Board has moved an application to the Arbitration Tribunal...
Sun, Nov 28, 2010Estate office refuses to recognise general power of attorney; property buyers sufferSubscriber Only
November 24, 2010 01:42 IST
Lack of clarity on the use of general power of attorney in property transfer cases has left many GPA-holders in Chandigarh at the mercy of the original property owners.
Wed, Nov 24, 2010
Sanjay Kumar to be stripped of chargeSubscriber Only
November 22, 2010 00:44 IST
UT Finance Secretary Sanjay Kumar,who is in the dock for tampering with the former UT Administrator General (retd) S F Rodrigues order for securing a lifetime membership in the Chandigarh Golf Association...
Mon, Nov 22, 2010Finance secy proceeds on leaveSubscriber Only
November 21, 2010 04:06 IST
The Chandigarh Administration has asked Finance Secretary Sanjay Kumar to proceed on leave.
Sun, Nov 21, 2010
Irregularities mark Strawberry Fields school constructionSubscriber Only
November 14, 2010 05:01 IST
The Chandigarh Administration sanctioned the building plans of Strawberry School,Sector 26,without checking the real situation on the ground.
Sun, Nov 14, 2010MHA certification must for bulletproof equipmentSubscriber Only
November 09, 2010 23:43 IST
No paramilitary or police force in the country can purchase any bulletproof equipment unless the Central Forensic Science Laboratory certifies them,the Ministry of Home Affairs recently said.
Tue, Nov 09, 2010GPS-enabled gadget promises nightmares for car thievesSubscriber Only
November 04, 2010 01:30 IST
With an increase in vehicle thefts in the city,a large number of fool-proof anti-theft devices have flooded the market.
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
UT officials twisted rules for Durga Dass FoundationSubscriber Only
November 02, 2010 01:19 IST
Senior officials of the Chandigarh Administration showered favours upon Durga Dass Foundation by allotting enhanced floor area ratio.
Tue, Nov 02, 2010
Roadblock for TDI mall againSubscriber Only
October 30, 2010 04:31 IST
The TDI Mall is embroiled in a fresh controversy as the UT Estate Office has issued a notice to the developer.
Sat, Oct 30, 2010Arbitrators paid Rs 1.5 lakh each again to defer hearingSubscriber Only
October 28, 2010 02:58 IST
While the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) chief Mohanjit Singh blames the Administrations faulty policies for reducing the Board to a pauper,.
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Deadline for completion of James Plaza expires; UT Estate points to violationsSubscriber Only
October 23, 2010 04:08 IST
The James Plaza hotel,Sector 17,is in trouble againthe time limit given to the hotel for completing its construction has lapsed.
Sat, Oct 23, 2010
CBI seeks records on school site allotments from 2003Subscriber Only
October 21, 2010 01:19 IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned records pertaining to allotment of school sites by the Chandigarh Administration from 2003 onwards.
Thu, Oct 21, 2010All this mess a vendetta against me,my menSubscriber Only
October 07, 2010 07:35 IST
With the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) booking the top three former officers of the UT Administration on charges of misuse of official position and gross irregularities in conceptualisation.
Thu, Oct 07, 2010All this mess a vendetta against me,my menSubscriber Only
October 07, 2010 07:27 IST
With the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) booking the top three former officers of the UT Administration on charges of misuse of official position and gross irregularities in conceptualisation.
Thu, Oct 07, 2010Future of 40,000 families at stake; CHB puts on hold ongoing projectsSubscriber Only
October 07, 2010 02:10 IST
The ongoing tussle between the Chandigarh Housing Board and the UT Administration is likely to affect more than 40,000 families,mainly living in slums.
Thu, Oct 07, 2010Prideasia project stuck,arbitration bleeds CHB drySubscriber Only
October 02, 2010 01:12 IST
Arbitration proceedings in an ongoing battle between Chandigarh Housing Board and real estate developer Parsvnath has cost CHB nearly Rs 1 crore so far.
Sat, Oct 02, 2010CHB a pauper now,says its chiefSubscriber Only
October 01, 2010 08:09 IST
The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has locked horns with the Chandigarh finance department,holding the latter responsible for its fragile financial condition.
Fri, Oct 01, 2010CHB reduced to a pauper xxxxxSubscriber Only
October 01, 2010 00:20 IST
The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has locked horns with the Chandigarh Finance Department,holding the latter responsible for the formers fragile financial condition.
Fri, Oct 01, 2010Journalism of Courage
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