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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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In Punjab,frenetic lobbying on to get UT SSPs chairSubscriber Only
June 21, 2010 03:36 IST
The coveted post of Senior Superintendent of Police,Chandigarh,has once again become a bone of contention among four IPS officers of Punjab cadre.
Mon, Jun 21, 2010CITCO profits swell as babus freebies cutSubscriber Only
June 17, 2010 01:30 IST
For the last three decades,over 500 senior functionaries of Chandigarh,Punjab and Haryana have been satiating their gastronomical desires by enjoying discounted meals and accommodations at the Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation's (CITCO)...
Thu, Jun 17, 2010To end fuss,UT wants land releasedSubscriber Only
June 11, 2010 00:23 IST
The Chandigarh Administration is contemplating to release a prime chunk of land,measuring 272 acres,acquired for the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (IT Park).
Fri, Jun 11, 2010HC stay order restrains Admn from taking back land allotted to UnitechSubscriber Only
June 09, 2010 00:25 IST
In a blow to the Chandigarh Administration,real-estate giant Unitech has got a stay order against the Administrations move to dispossess it of the prime land allotted for construction of the Amusement-cum-Theme Park.
Wed, Jun 09, 2010
Verdict may strengthen abetment to suicide caseSubscriber Only
May 28, 2010 23:58 IST
The verdict pronounced by a local court in the Ruchika molestation case,enhancing accused S P S Rathores six-month jail term to 18 months of rigorous imprisonment...
Fri, May 28, 2010Final merit list changed,againSubscriber Only
May 28, 2010 23:48 IST
The mess in teachers recruitment conducted by the UT Education department has once again come to the fore,with the department changing its final merit list for four subjects.
Fri, May 28, 2010
Rathores contentions ripped apart in 103-page judgmentSubscriber Only
May 27, 2010 00:01 IST
The disgraced former Haryana Director General of Police,S P S Rathore,now facing a 18-month jail for molesting Ruchika Girhotra...
Thu, May 27, 2010Patil to take call on fate of Theme ParkSubscriber Only
May 21, 2010 00:59 IST
The Chandigarh Administration has all but scrapped another controversial mega project amusement-cum-theme park.
Fri, May 21, 2010CBI questions former tourism director,finance secretarySubscriber Only
May 19, 2010 04:26 IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation Chandigarh,has questioned two of the four suspects whose role in conceptualisation and allotment of two mega projects Amusement-cum-Theme Park and Filmcity was under the scanner.
Wed, May 19, 2010
11 more police stations for a growing citySubscriber Only
May 15, 2010 00:52 IST
The Chandigarh Police will have 11 more police stations in the city,taking the total number to 22.
Sat, May 15, 2010Private secretary gives the go-by to Ram Niwas warning against sifarishSubscriber Only
May 10, 2010 02:01 IST
A board outside the Home Secretarys office warns people against seeking sifarish.
Mon, May 10, 2010Estate Officer empowered to seal premises for violation of bylawsSubscriber Only
May 06, 2010 00:53 IST
With the newly amended Estate Rules,the Chandigarh Administration is set to act tough with violators of building bylaws,especially in commercial and industrial areas,in the city.
Thu, May 06, 2010
Govt houses or white elephants? UT spends crores on maintenanceSubscriber Only
May 03, 2010 03:25 IST
The Chandigarh Administration spends crores of rupees on renovations,alterations,additions,repairs and maintenance of the white and red government accommodations in the city.
Mon, May 03, 2010
Councillors walk out of F&CC meetingSubscriber Only
April 28, 2010 02:15 IST
The much awaited Finance and Control Committee meeting of the Municipal Corporation on Tuesday turned out to be a disaster when the councillors...
Wed, Apr 28, 2010
MC asks UT Architecture department to redraw Sec-17 parking lot planSubscriber Only
April 27, 2010 00:04 IST
When it comes to encroachment by the Chandigarh Administration,rules,it seems,are meant to be broken.
Tue, Apr 27, 2010Month after arrest,Haryana STF chief not questionedSubscriber Only
April 23, 2010 23:42 IST
Well over a month after Haryana Special Task Force (STF) chief Ashok Sheoran was arrested on charges of dacoity and extortion,the state police have failed to put the disgraced officer through even a preliminary interrogation.
Fri, Apr 23, 2010
Sec 17 parking: Councillors see red in CITCOs green move to scuttle constructionSubscriber Only
April 23, 2010 00:10 IST
After encroaching upon government land for nearly two decades and earning profits by letting it out for weddings and other commercial events,CITCO (Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation)...
Fri, Apr 23, 2010Collector rates in UT likely to go up by 30-40 per centSubscriber Only
April 16, 2010 00:13 IST
In wake of the escalating property prices,the Chandigarh Administration is all set to increase the collector rates for the purpose of stamp duty,both in commercial and residential areas in the city.
Fri, Apr 16, 2010Merit list of science defies logic?Subscriber Only
April 07, 2010 01:27 IST
The recruitment of teachers,which has left the Education departments top brass red faced,still has many chinks.
Wed, Apr 07, 2010Owners got plots converted,did not pay duesSubscriber Only
March 29, 2010 02:01 IST
The conversion policy of land use has become a double whammy for the Chandigarh Administration.
Mon, Mar 29, 2010In IT Park,Admn allotted land to Infosys on freehold basisSubscriber Only
March 29, 2010 01:59 IST
Is the countrys second largest information technology company liable to pay a tax of Rs 100 crore?
Mon, Mar 29, 2010Admn appears sympathetic to developers cause,says CentreSubscriber Only
March 16, 2010 01:06 IST
In its rebuttal of the Chandigarh Administrations reply to the special audit report,the Ministry of Home Affairs has said the UT appeared sympathetic to the developers cause.
Tue, Mar 16, 2010Admn trying to justify its wrongs: MHASubscriber Only
March 16, 2010 00:58 IST
While the Chandigarh Administrations role in dealing with the mega projects has been probed by the Central Vigilance Commission and the Central Bureau of Investigation...
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
UT favoured DLF in IT park projectSubscriber Only
March 15, 2010 02:30 IST
The Chandigarh Administration clearly favoured DLF Developers,which was allotted prime land in the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park.
Mon, Mar 15, 2010Eligible candidates left outSubscriber Only
February 28, 2010 03:08 IST
In addition to the case of Junior Basic Training (JBT) teachers,the recruitment process in other subjects was also flawed.
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