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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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Imagine owning a site in the city for the last 50 years without the right to either change the building plan or initiate construction.
Sun, May 03, 2009Few words,fewer people at Cong ralliesSubscriber Only
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Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hoodas rallies in Ambala constituency,inducing voters to vote for Congress candidate Kumari Selja,failed to attract crowds,both at Barwala and Brara.
Mon, Apr 27, 2009Chander Mohan may cost Congress dear in AmbalaSubscriber Only
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The Congress may not be missing its legislator Chander Mohan alias Chand Mohammad as Haryana goes to general elections next month,but the people of Kalka Assembly constituency are,it seems.
Sat, Apr 25, 2009Haryana LS poll: 3 lakh less voters,50 more candidatesSubscriber Only
April 25, 2009 22:39 IST
With about 3 lakh less voters and 50 more candidates,Haryana will witness a tough competition in the Lok Sabha elections...
Sat, Apr 25, 2009Chander Mohan may cost Congress dear in AmbalaSubscriber Only
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The Congress may not be missing its legislator Chander Mohan alias Chand Mohammad as Haryana goes to general elections next month,but the people of Kalka Assembly constituency are,it seems.
Sat, Apr 25, 2009Flamboyant fountains draining UT exchequer?Subscriber Only
April 21, 2009 03:09 IST
The four corners of Industrial Area will soon boast of extravagant fountains,all set to come up at a cost of Rs 53 lakh-Rs 13.25 lakh per piece.
Tue, Apr 21, 2009Beware of conmen of the virtual worldSubscriber Only
April 20, 2009 03:55 IST
As dollar dreams of more and more residents turn sour,the authorities have finally woken up to the menace of online tricksters...
Mon, Apr 20, 2009Beware! Web conmen out to net youSubscriber Only
April 20, 2009 02:45 IST
As dollar dreams of more and more residents turn sour,the authorities have finally woken up to the menace of online tricksters,who lure their prey by offering huge amounts of prize money or appointment letters for lucrative jobs.
Mon, Apr 20, 2009UT Advisory Councils 2-year term over before first meetingSubscriber Only
April 09, 2009 03:15 IST
It seems UT Administrator General S F Rodrigues (Retd) forgot to call a meeting of the Advisory Council,which was constituted more than two years ago.
Thu, Apr 09, 200962 days and counting: Advisors power yet to be restoredSubscriber Only
April 05, 2009 03:27 IST
It has been more than 62 days since it received its first communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs...
Sun, Apr 05, 2009UP lawyer accuses Chand,Fiza of hurting religious sentiments,moves courtSubscriber Only
March 28, 2009 00:54 IST
An uttar Pradesh-based advocate has filed a petition in a Bulandshahar court,demanding legal action against Chand Mohammed and his second wife Fiza for hurting religious sentiments.
Sat, Mar 28, 2009UT Admn considers all three Parsvnath proposals unviableSubscriber Only
March 27, 2009 01:12 IST
It seems the Chandigarh Administration has a catch-22 situation on its hands. With real-estate giant Parsvnath listing three options to decide the fate of the multi-crore Prideasia project,the officials are in a tizzy to choose the best option.
Fri, Mar 27, 2009As public money sinks in sunken road,who is to blame?Subscriber Only
March 26, 2009 01:25 IST
As public money continues to be pumped into the recarpeting of a nearly 2-kilometre long stretch of the Sector 5 and 8 dividing road (Vigyan Path),sheer lack of accountability has started surfacing.
Thu, Mar 26, 2009Chandigarh to host IPL? Admn says it is ready Subscriber Only
March 19, 2009 00:28 IST
The Chandigarh Administration has agreed to host one or more matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sector-16 Cricket Stadium.
Thu, Mar 19, 2009Prideasia project stands stalledSubscriber Only
March 18, 2009 03:11 IST
In fresh trouble for the multi-crore Prideasia project,the Central Vigilance Commission has summoned all records pertaining to the allotment and transfer of land...
Wed, Mar 18, 2009Restoration of James Plaza: Loss of Rs 187 crore to UT?Subscriber Only
March 16, 2009 03:41 IST
Authorities of James Hotels seem to be on a lucky run-for the last 20 years.
Mon, Mar 16, 2009UT Advisors powers not restored yetSubscriber Only
March 11, 2009 23:51 IST
It has been almost a week since the Union Ministry of Home Affairs sent a communiqué to the UT Home Secretary,asking the Administration to restore Advisor Pradip Mehras powers of writing the annual confidential reports of his subordinate officers.
Wed, Mar 11, 2009UT drafts special scheme for differently abledSubscriber Only
February 23, 2009 05:27 IST
The Chandigarh Administration has drafted a detailed plan to rehabilitate persons with disabilities.
Mon, Feb 23, 2009Liquor to get costlier in citySubscriber Only
February 21, 2009 03:19 IST
Liquor in Chandigarh is all set to get costlier from next month. The new excise policy is almost final and the Chandigarh Administration has agreed to increase the Value Added Tax on liquor from 4 per cent to 12.5 per cent,bringing it on par with Punjab.
Sat, Feb 21, 2009Medicity: UT Admn to seek CVC clearance for inviting fresh EOISubscriber Only
February 20, 2009 02:00 IST
The Chandigarh Administration is all set to write to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to seek permission to invite fresh Expression of Interests for the multi-crore Medicity project.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009UT to seek Vigilance nod to start afresh on projectSubscriber Only
February 20, 2009 01:34 IST
The Chandigarh Administration is all set to write to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) for permission to invite fresh Expression of Interests (EOI) for the multi-crore Medicity project.
Fri, Feb 20, 2009Are govt schools waiting for a fire?Subscriber Only
February 14, 2009 02:58 IST
Nearly two dozen government model senior secondary schools in the city,with 1,500-2,000 students each,do not comply with the basic fire safety norms.
Sat, Feb 14, 2009Mega projects may not be on track soonSubscriber Only
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With an inquiry by the Central Vigilance Commission under way to look into the alleged irregularities in the conceptualisation and allotment of a few mega projects worth crores of rupees...
Sat, Feb 14, 2009Nod to new zoning plans; pay for more coverage areaSubscriber Only
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The Chandigarh Administration has finally notified the building bylaws to affect more than 75 per cent of the citys population and area.
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The arrest of former zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau,Saji Mohan,has brought under the scanner numerous cases registered by the agency during and before his tenure.
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