Chandigarh News Archives - National Times

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAdvisory, Chandigarh News, Closed, Sukhna Lake

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

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAAC Meeting, Chandigarh News, Gulab Chand Kataria, Urban Development

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…

06 Mar

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh News, Hockey Player, Murder, Property Dispute

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…

28 Feb

IPS Officer Rajiv Ranjan Singh Appointed as New DIG, Chandigarh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh News

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…

21 Feb

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh News

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,…