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Sukhna Lake to remain closed for general public from March 26 to 28 in view of air show
26 Mar

Sukhna Lake to remain closed for general public from March 26 to 28 in view of air show

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh Administration has announced that the Sukhna Lake will remain closed for general public from March 26 to March 28 in view of the air show scheduled at the Lake on March 27 and 28.  No entry at the Lake will be allowed without prior bookings. The lake will reopen to the public at 1:30 PM on March 28. A full dress rehearsal for the air show will take place on March 27.  Around 10,000 people are expected to attend each day. The lake will remain closed for walkers during these two days, and arrangements…
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Chandigarh Hosts Landmark Sports Science Workshop for High-Performance Coaching
13 Mar

Chandigarh Hosts Landmark Sports Science Workshop for High-Performance Coaching

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, , , ,
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore)— In a major initiative to modernize the city’s sports ecosystem, Chandigarh hosted a first-of-its-kind capacity-building workshop for coaches on Friday, March 13, 2026. Titled "The High-Performance Coaching Blueprint: Science, Systems and Sustainable Sporting Success," the event was held at the Sector-42 Sports Complex and aimed to integrate scientific methodology into daily athlete training. The workshop was conceptualized by the Chandigarh Institute for Transformation (CIT) under the State Support Mission of NITI Aayog and executed by the Sports Department of the Chandigarh Administration. The initiative is a direct implementation of the Chandigarh Sports Policy 2023, which mandates a…
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Administrator Kataria Reaffirms Commitment to a ‘Future-Ready’ Chandigarh at Advisory Council Meeting
12 Mar

Administrator Kataria Reaffirms Commitment to a ‘Future-Ready’ Chandigarh at Advisory Council Meeting

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The meeting of the Administrator’s Advisory Council (AAC), chaired by the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, was held today at Hotel Mountview, Sector-10, Chandigarh. In his welcome address, Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh, welcomed the Administrator and the members of the Advisory Council. He stated that the Administration greatly values the experience and inputs of the Committee Chairpersons and remains committed to examining their suggestions and ensuring effective coordination for their implementation wherever feasible. During the meeting, the Administrative Secretaries of the Chandigarh Administration presented the Action Taken…
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21-year-old State-level Hockey player stabbed to death in Chandigarh over property dispute
06 Mar

21-year-old State-level Hockey player stabbed to death in Chandigarh over property dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
Jatin Sharma :- A 21-year-old state-level Hockey player was allegedly stabbed to death at her house in Chandigarh's Sector 38 following an argument over a property dispute.  The deceased has been identified as Tania. According to the police, the incident unfolded following a long-standing dispute between two families living in the same house over ownership of the property. In his complaint, Tania’s father Ravi, an auto-rickshaw driver, said that his sister and her family lived on the first floor of the house and that there had been long-standing tensions between the two families over ownership of the property. Ravi alleged…
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IPS Officer Rajiv Ranjan Singh Appointed as New DIG, Chandigarh
28 Feb

IPS Officer Rajiv Ranjan Singh Appointed as New DIG, Chandigarh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab
Chandigarh(Naval Kishore) : Senior IPS officer Rajiv Ranjan Singh has been appointed as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Chandigarh, marking an important administrative move aimed at strengthening the region’s law and order framework. Before this posting, R.R. Singh was serving as Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the Eastern Range of Delhi, where he handled key operational and administrative responsibilities. Known for his strategic policing approach and field experience, his transfer is being seen as a step toward reinforcing security preparedness and leadership at a crucial post. According to official sources, the appointment is part of a broader…
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Chandigarh dentist abduction case : CBI files chargesheet against nine accused cops
21 Feb

Chandigarh dentist abduction case : CBI files chargesheet against nine accused cops

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab
Chandigarh, Amritsar :- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against nine police personnel before a district court in Chandigarh in connection with the kidnapping case of prominent dentist Dr. Mohit Dhawan.   The chargesheet reveals that the policemen first kidnapped Dr. Dhawan and later, when the investigation widened, they allegedly lost or destroyed their mobile phones to avoid being caught and to prevent electronic evidence from being recovered. The CBI clearly stated that the policemen intentionally destroyed or misplaced their phones in a bit to destroy evidence. Some claimed they dropped their phones while on a walk,…
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PHDCCI & Chandigarh Administration Host RAMP Program
03 Sep

PHDCCI & Chandigarh Administration Host RAMP Program

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab
RAMP Scheme to Power MSMEs Towards Innovation and Growth: Nishant Kumar Yadav National Times Bureau :- PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Chandigarh Administration, organised a program on Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) at Chandigarh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Secretary Industries and Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, graced the event as Chief Guest. In his address, he lauded the RAMP scheme as a commendable initiative of the Government of India, enabling MSMEs to innovate and scale to the next level. He emphasized that in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, technology adoption is the key to survival and…
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Rachna Jindal appointed as new CII Northern Region head
04 Aug

Rachna Jindal appointed as new CII Northern Region head

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced the appointment of Rachna Jindal as the new Northern Region Director.Based at the CII Northern Region Headquarters in Chandigarh, Jindal will oversee CII operations across key states of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and the Union Territories of Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. With nearly two decades of extensive experience within CII, having joined the organisation in 2006, Jindal brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Jindal has been instrumental in organising prominent trade exhibitions, including Auto Expo, IMME, and IREE, as…
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