Chandigarh News

Amit Shah Honours Chandigarh Police With President’s Colour On 60th Anniversary, Recalls Fight Against Terrorism
01 Nov

Amit Shah Honours Chandigarh Police With President’s Colour On 60th Anniversary, Recalls Fight Against Terrorism

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh Police received the President's Colour on Sunday as part of its 60th Raising Day and Diamond Jubilee celebrations, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah presenting the honour at a ceremony held at the Police Lines. Congratulating the force on completing six decades, Shah acknowledged its contribution to public safety and recalled the challenges it faced during the years of terrorism in the region. Shah Praises Chandigarh Police Personnel For Their Courage Addressing the gathering, the Home Minister said Chandigarh was not spared from the threat of terrorism despite being a planned city located in the foothills…
Read More
Chandigarh’s First-Ever Hunar Utsav Inaugurated By Governor Gulab Chand Kataria At Sukhna Lake
27 Oct

Chandigarh’s First-Ever Hunar Utsav Inaugurated By Governor Gulab Chand Kataria At Sukhna Lake

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today inaugurated Hunar Utsav 2026 – कौशल, संस्कृति, समृद्धि, the first-ever skill fest organised by the Department of School Education, Chandigarh Administration, at Sukhna Lake. The Administrator was accompanied by Shri Hiriadka Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh, as Guest of Honour and Ms. Prerna Puri, Education Secretary; Shri Nitish Singla, Director School Education was also present during the inauguration. During his visit, the Administrator witnessed students showcasing their vocational skills, handcrafted products and creative work through a variety of stalls and interactive activities. The…
Read More
Haryana Governor Urges Youth To Follow Sant Ravidas’ Teachings, Stand Against Discrimination
23 Oct

Haryana Governor Urges Youth To Follow Sant Ravidas’ Teachings, Stand Against Discrimination

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, , , , ,
Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh has urged young people to incorporate the teachings of Sant Ravidas into their daily lives, stressing that his philosophy should extend beyond books and academic discussions to real-world actions promoting equality and humanity. Addressing an international seminar titled ‘Sant Ravidas: Tradition, Transformation and the Consciousness of Resistance’ at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Friday, the Governor called on young people to stand up against discrimination, help those in need and work to create opportunities for people who are often left behind. He said putting Sant Ravidas’ ideals into practice would be…
Read More
Chandigarh MLA Hostel Dispensary Gets Rs 1.20 Crore Medical Equipment, Advanced Ultrasound And Digital X-Ray Services Added
23 Oct

Chandigarh MLA Hostel Dispensary Gets Rs 1.20 Crore Medical Equipment, Advanced Ultrasound And Digital X-Ray Services Added

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, , , ,
Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Chandigarh’s MLA Hostel Dispensary has added modern diagnostic and treatment facilities with the installation of medical equipment worth Rs 1.20 crore. Dr Sumita Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary of Haryana’s Health and Family Welfare Department, inaugurated the equipment on Friday, October 23. The new facilities include advanced ultrasound imaging, digital radiography, an X-ray machine, physiotherapy equipment and an electrocardiogram (ECG) system. The expansion is expected to help patients access several diagnostic and treatment services at one location, potentially reducing the need for referrals to other healthcare institutions for routine investigations. According to the state government, the facilities are…
Read More
Nayab Singh Saini Announces Rs 21 Lakh For Namdev Bhawan, Targets Punjab Government Over Drug Crisis
18 Oct

Nayab Singh Saini Announces Rs 21 Lakh For Namdev Bhawan, Targets Punjab Government Over Drug Crisis

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, , , , , ,
Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced financial assistance of Rs 21 lakh for Namdev Bhawan in Chandigarh on Sunday while addressing a gathering marking the 756th Prakash Utsav of Sant Namdev Ji Maharaj. The event, held at Namdev Bhawan in Sector 21, also saw the chief minister speak about the welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and raise concerns over Punjab’s drug problem. Saini said Sant Namdev Ji’s teachings promote brotherhood, equality, humanity and respect for labour. He emphasised that the teachings of saints and spiritual leaders extend beyond any particular caste or community and can…
Read More
Chandigarh Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad Leads India Delegation To Czech Republic For Water, Waste Management Mission
21 Sep

Chandigarh Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad Leads India Delegation To Czech Republic For Water, Waste Management Mission

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Chandigarh Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, is leading a high-level Indian delegation to the Czech Republic for a five-day mission focused on water management, waste management and the circular economy. The delegation's visit, scheduled from September 21 to 25, aims to strengthen cooperation between India and the Czech Republic in areas including sustainable water management, wastewater treatment, recycling, resource efficiency and environmental technologies. Addressing the inaugural session in Prague, Prasad highlighted the need to develop and strengthen the water economy, particularly in the Indian context. He said water should be treated as a strategic resource and…
Read More
Chandigarh Revises DC Rates, Grants Up to 10% Wage Hike for 20,000 Employees
04 Jun

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia
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…
Read More
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Chandigarh-Zirakpur Flyover Project
30 May

Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Chandigarh-Zirakpur Flyover Project

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
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…
Read More
Man Sets His Own Motorcycle Ablaze After Road Rage Incident in Chandigarh
25 May

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia
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…
Read More
AAP Slams Arrest of Minister Sanjeev Arora as Politically Motivated Vendetta
10 May

AAP Slams Arrest of Minister Sanjeev Arora as Politically Motivated Vendetta

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , , , ,
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…
Read More
Like Us
Follow Us
Subscribe Us
Follow Us