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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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Ugly battle in City BeautifulSubscriber Only
October 28, 2009 23:20 IST
The alleged irregularities in land allotment for mega projects in Chandigarh have not only stalled development to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore in the city....
Wed, Oct 28, 2009Did Rodriguess letter scuttle CBI probe into sports equipment scam?Subscriber Only
October 22, 2009 04:26 IST
Did a letter written by UT Administrator General S F Rodrigues (retd) in defence of some UT officials scuttle CBI probe into the multi-crore sports equipment scam? The letter was written to former CBI Director Vijay Shankar.
Thu, Oct 22, 2009Engineer of hijacked ship calls home,says hes safeSubscriber Only
October 21, 2009 03:30 IST
My husband is safe. He called me from the ship last night. He spoke with me on phone for about a minute or so and confirmed his well-being...
Wed, Oct 21, 2009
Parsvnath appoints arbitrator,asks CHB to follow suitSubscriber Only
October 14, 2009 02:35 IST
Real estate giant Parsvnath Developers has appointed an arbitrator to settle issues with the Chandigarh Housing Board...
Wed, Oct 14, 2009This Pak trader is bowled over by SachinSubscriber Only
October 11, 2009 18:56 IST
Nestled in a corner of the Confederation of Indian Industry Consumer Fair is the stall of a man,whos here for reasons other than business.
Sun, Oct 11, 2009This Pak trader is bowled over by SachinSubscriber Only
October 10, 2009 04:10 IST
Nestlad in a corner of the Confederation of Indian Industry Consumer Fair is the stall of a man,whos here for reasons other than business.
Sat, Oct 10, 2009Admn develops cold feet on industrial policySubscriber Only
September 26, 2009 03:21 IST
After the Finance Department raised certain objections to the industrial policy,the proposal has apparently hit a dead end.
Sat, Sep 26, 2009Mountview staff rent out room,do not keep record,face actionSubscriber Only
September 26, 2009 03:06 IST
The reputation of the citys leading five-star hotel,Hotel Mountview in Sector 10,has come under the cloud after its staff were found renting out rooms for alleged immoral trafficking,without keeping any records.
Sat, Sep 26, 2009Mehra tip of iceberg,none cared for rulesSubscriber Only
September 25, 2009 00:43 IST
It was not only UT Advisor Pradip Mehra,who exercised quasi-judicial powers and reviewed his own orders,his predecessors also exercised the same powers.
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
B&B units closed,but Admn continues to promote themSubscriber Only
September 21, 2009 02:23 IST
The UT Administration has cancelled contracts of Bed & Breakfast operators in the city,but it seemed to have forgotten to inform the public about it.
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
Smile,youre on camera: CCTVs take positionsSubscriber Only
September 19, 2009 00:18 IST
Be it a suspicious person or a vehicle violating the zebra crossing or a two-wheeler rider without helmet,the hi-tech close-circuit television cameras,being installed at various locations in the city,can catch them all.
Sat, Sep 19, 2009Formulate policy to remove unauthorised religious structures,MHA tells UT AdmnSubscriber Only
September 18, 2009 03:05 IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed the Chandigarh Administration to furnish details on its policy regarding unauthorised religious structures in the city.
Fri, Sep 18, 2009These days,UT officials prefer to keep DPI at baySubscriber Only
September 17, 2009 04:13 IST
After the teachers recruitment scam came to light,senior officials of the UT Administration have been keeping one of their colleagues at arms length. Director Public Instructions (Schools) Samwartak Singh Khangwal is not welcome at most places.
Thu, Sep 17, 2009
Rodrigues orders closure,but B&B units in businessSubscriber Only
September 16, 2009 02:22 IST
The UT Administration seems to pay no heed to UT Administrator General S F Rodriguess (retd) orders.
Wed, Sep 16, 2009Residents bore the brunt of Tuesdays violenceSubscriber Only
September 10, 2009 01:22 IST
The violence in the city on Tuesday has caused damage worth lakhs of rupees. The rampaging mob of the Bharti Kisan Union (BKU) and other workers organisations went on smashing and destroying property,as stunned residents stood and watched.
Thu, Sep 10, 2009Finance dept says no NOC to power of attorney holdersSubscriber Only
September 10, 2009 01:20 IST
To curb the misuse of the General Power of Attorney (GPA) in the city,the UT Finance department has barred all GPA holders from applying for a no-objection certificate (NOC),which is mandatory for selling or purchasing a property.
Thu, Sep 10, 2009Chandigarh DPI exchanged over 75 calls with accusedSubscriber Only
September 09, 2009 02:21 IST
Samwartak Singh Khangwal,Director,Public Instructions (Schools) of the Union Territory,may land in trouble,as sources said he had exchanged over 75 phone calls with Jolly,the prime accused in the teachers recruitment scam.
Wed, Sep 09, 2009
DPI exchanged over 75 calls with accusedSubscriber Only
September 08, 2009 04:01 IST
Samwartak Singh Khangwal,Director,Public Instructions (Schools) of the Union Territory,may land in trouble,as sources said he had exchanged over 75 phone calls with Jolly,the prime accused in the teachers recruitment scam.
Tue, Sep 08, 2009Re-designation: Centre said no to schemeSubscriber Only
September 01, 2009 01:33 IST
The re-designation scheme floated by the Chandigarh Administration in 2007 for faculty welfare was never approved by the Finance department...
Tue, Sep 01, 2009
Re-designation: GMCH wanted to fool MCI?Subscriber Only
August 31, 2009 01:15 IST
The re-designation scheme,floated by the Chandigarh Administration about two years ago,apparently came in handy for the authorities of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH),Sector 32...
Mon, Aug 31, 2009
Estate officer takes field staff off work,posts them as PAsSubscriber Only
August 27, 2009 02:12 IST
In the Enforcement Wing of the UT Estate Office,only one sub-inspector is left to check violations in the city.
Thu, Aug 27, 2009Re-designation Scheme hurts seniority status,GMCH doctor writes to CICSubscriber Only
August 24, 2009 01:39 IST
After making headlines for its demand for deemed university status,the Government Medical College and Hospital,Sector 32,is in the news again.
Mon, Aug 24, 2009B&B scheme goes packing; UT to withdraw permitsSubscriber Only
August 19, 2009 02:34 IST
With many people blatantly violating the prescribed norms for the Bed-and-Breakfast scheme,the Chandigarh Administration has finally decided to withdraw the permissions given to them to run such accommodations.
Wed, Aug 19, 2009
UT set to cancel permits of erring B&B unitsSubscriber Only
August 18, 2009 05:13 IST
After the UT Administration issued misuse notices to Bed and Breakfast unit operators which have not stopped them from flouting rules there are now ripe chances of their permits being cancelled.
Tue, Aug 18, 2009Admn wants deemed status for an institute with 70 studentsSubscriber Only
August 11, 2009 05:07 IST
The UT Administrations eagerness to get a deemed university status for Government Medical College and Hospital...
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