Chandigarh News Archives - National Times

04 Jun

Chandigarh Revises DC Rates, Grants Up to 10% Wage Hike for 20,000 Employees

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Chandigarh Administration has announced revised DC rates for 2026-27, increasing wage revisions from 6 per cent to 10 per cent for employees working under regular and outsourced arrangements. The move is expected to benefit nearly 20,000 workers engaged across various departments under the administration. The revised rates have been made effective from April 1, 2026, and will remain in force until March 31, 2027. Officials said monthly-rated employees will continue to receive full wages for government holidays, while workers who have completed five years of continuous service will be entitled to an additional 2 per cent…

30 May

Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Chandigarh-Zirakpur Flyover Project

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put a stay on the proposed flyover project from Tribune Chowk to the Zirakpur border, dealing a setback to Chandigarh Administration's plans to ease traffic congestion on one of the city's busiest corridors. A Division Bench headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu passed the order on Friday, observing that the proposed flyover on Dakshin Marg was not in conformity with the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031 and, therefore, could not be permitted in its present form. During the hearing, the court suggested that an underpass could be explored as an alternative solution…

25 May

Man Sets His Own Motorcycle Ablaze After Road Rage Incident in Chandigarh

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Rajeev Sharma :- A minor road rage incident in Chandigarh took a dramatic turn after a man allegedly set his own motorcycle on fire following an argument with a car driver on the dividing road between Sector 37 and Sector 42. According to preliminary information, the biker reportedly rammed his motorcycle into a car from behind, which led to a heated exchange between the two individuals. In a fit of rage, the man allegedly opened the petrol tank of his bike and set it ablaze in the middle of the road. Eyewitnesses said the motorcycle was engulfed in flames within…

10 May

AAP Slams Arrest of Minister Sanjeev Arora as Politically Motivated Vendetta

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Aman Arora, Chandigarh News, ED raid, Harpal Cheema, political vendetta, Punjab politics, Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declared the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at Minister Sanjeev Arora’s residence and his arrest as a completely politically motivated act. Condemning the BJP-led Central Government in the strongest terms, AAP said that whenever the BJP sees itself losing political ground in elections, it conspires to crush the voice of the opposition by unleashing investigative agencies against them. The action against Sanjeev Arora is part of that same politics of vendetta. On this, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Just as BJP misused the machinery of ED, CBI and other central agencies…

01 May

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Targets Political Rumours with Confidence Motion in Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Chandigarh News, Confidence Motion, Labour Day, minimum wage, Political Stability, Punjab Assembly

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann formally introduced a confidence motion during a special session of the state assembly this Friday, aiming to solidify his administration’s standing amid a flurry of political speculation. Speaking in Chandigarh on the occasion of International Labour Day, Mann directly addressed the recent reports of internal friction, remarking that various rumours have been intentionally spread to cast doubt on the stability of the provincial government. He maintained that the overwhelming mandate granted by the people of Punjab is not easily shaken and that his party remains a unified force dedicated to the…

30 Apr

Haryana Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan Urges MLAs to Master Rules and Technical Knowledge for Effective Governance

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChandigarh News, Harvinder Kalyan, Haryana Assembly, Legislative Procedures, MLA Training, Parliamentary Committees, Viksit Bharat 2047

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Vidhan Sabha organized a specialized training workshop for its members at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh this Thursday, focusing on the critical role of parliamentary committees. Presiding over the session, Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan emphasized that the strengthening of democratic institutions is a fundamental requirement for achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. He urged the gathered representatives to prioritize the public interest by developing a profound understanding of legislative rules, procedures, and technical data to enhance their effectiveness in the house. During his address, the Speaker noted that the time constraints…

25 Apr

International Kabaddi Star Pala Jalalpuria Joins Aam Aadmi Party

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Bhagwant Mann, Chandigarh News, Pala Jalalpuria, Punjab Kabaddi, Punjab youth, sports in politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Renowned international Kabaddi player and famous stopper Pala Jalalpuria joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday. The inclusion of this prominent figure from the sports world has further strengthened the party. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted Pala Jalalpuria into the party and welcomed him. Pala Jalalpuria is widely known in the world of Kabaddi for his exceptional technique and as a ‘close fighter,’ having brought laurels to Punjab at the international level. On this occasion, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed happiness and said that the inclusion of an international-level player like Jalalpuria in the Aam…

26 Mar

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

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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…

13 Mar

Chandigarh Hosts Landmark Sports Science Workshop for High-Performance Coaching

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaChandigarh News, Chandigarh Sports Policy 2023, High-Performance Coaching, NITI Aayog, Sports Science

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…

12 Mar

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

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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…