Chandigarh Archives - National Times

25 Sep

Chandigarh Named Best Performing Union Territory for Digital Health Record Integration

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAarogya Manthan, ABDM, Chandigarh, digital health, health records, JP Nadda

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Chandigarh has been honoured as the Best Performing Union Territory for the linking of digital health records in Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) and Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (UAAMs) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The national recognition was presented during the annual Aarogya Manthan conference held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, celebrating the milestone achievements of eight years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and five years of ABDM. Dr. Suman Singh, Director of Health Services for Chandigarh, accepted the award on behalf of the administration from Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda. The…

25 Sep

Chandigarh BJP Office Grenade Attack Case Transferred to NIA for Further Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred the investigation into the grenade attack near the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), paving the way for the central agency to take over further investigation and prosecution in the case. The development was placed before a Chandigarh Sessions Court through an application filed by the NIA, seeking that the case be transferred to the Special NIA Court in Chandigarh along with the records currently held by Chandigarh Police. The incident dates back to April 1, 2026, when an explosion occurred near the Punjab BJP…

11 Sep

Punjab, Chandigarh Face Rising Heat as Monsoon Weakens; Rain Likely in Four Districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A weakening monsoon has brought warmer and more humid conditions to Punjab and Chandigarh, even as parts of the state are expected to receive rain on Friday. The Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and Gurdaspur, while Chandigarh is likely to remain dry. The weather situation is expected to change again over the weekend, with heavy rain likely across Punjab and Chandigarh on September 14 and 15. Mercury climbs as humidity increases The state's average maximum temperature rose by 0.3°C on Thursday and remained 2.7°C above normal. The combination of higher temperatures and humidity…

09 Sep

Haryana Expands Welfare Budget For Soldiers And Paramilitary Personnel, Boosts Agniveer Support

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgniveer, Chandigarh, Haryana, Nayab Saini, Paramilitary, Rao Narbir Singh, RIMC, Sainik welfare

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Sainik and Paramilitary Welfare Minister Rao Narbir Singh affirmed on Wednesday that no nation can ever fully repay the debt owed to soldiers who defend the motherland, underscoring the provincial government’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of armed forces personnel and their families. Addressing media personnel, the minister highlighted the deep-rooted martial tradition of Haryana’s youth, noting their extensive representation across both officer ranks and other ranks throughout the armed and paramilitary forces. Detailing major institutional support, the minister revealed that the state government has proposed a 58.93 per cent increase in the budget allocation…

09 Sep

AAP Slams BJP Over Anti-Drug Yatras, Urges Support For Ongoing Provincial Campaign

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Baltej Pannu, BJP, Chandigarh, Drugs, Enforcement, Punjab, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State General Secretary (Organisation) and Chief Spokesperson of the Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu on Wednesday hit out at the BJP over its proposed anti-drug yatras, saying the party should join Punjab’s ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ instead of launching a separate political campaign. Baltej Pannu said that the massive enforcement drive, under which 60,239 cases have been registered and 77,509 persons booked since March 2025, reflects the scale of Punjab’s fight against drugs, and pointed out the BJP is trying to undermine the campaign as it begins to show results. The AAP…

01 Sep

Punjab Braces for Rain Till September 5, Chandigarh to Stay Cloudy; Faridkot Records 38.3°C

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is likely to see another spell of rain over the next few days, with the weather department forecasting showers in several parts of the state until September 5. Chandigarh is also expected to remain under partly cloudy skies, with isolated rain or thundershowers possible. A yellow alert has been issued for Punjab and Chandigarh during this period. On Tuesday, weather activity is expected across 13 districts, although rainfall intensity may differ from one area to another. Five Districts May Receive More Rain Light to moderate showers are likely in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and Mohali. Isolated…

31 Aug

Ankit Bidhan Secures Panjab University Student Council Presidency as ABVP Retains Top Seat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabABVP, Ankit Bidhan, Chandigarh, Panjab University, PUCSC elections, student politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad candidate Ankit Bidhan has clinched the presidency of the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council, securing the top executive post by a decisive margin of roughly 500 votes. The electoral triumph establishes a historic milestone on campus, marking the very first time the student organisation has successfully defended and maintained the presidential office for back-to-back terms. Originally from Jind, Haryana, Bidhan prevailed after an intense, closely fought campus race against competing student outfits and independent contenders. The annual elections draw widespread voter engagement across all university departments, serving as the primary vehicle for…

31 Aug

Punjab to See Scattered Showers as Monsoon Weakens; Chandigarh Remains Hot and Humid

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is likely to experience another day of high humidity and warm temperatures, with rainfall expected only in select areas as monsoon activity over the state remains subdued. The weather office has forecast light to moderate showers at isolated places across 12 districts. The areas that could receive rain include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala and Mohali. Despite the possibility of showers, the overall rainfall pattern is expected to remain weak. Chandigarh is likely to remain partly cloudy, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers possible. The maximum…

28 Aug

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Celebrates Raksha Bandhan at Sant Kabir Kutir

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChandigarh, Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, Raksha Bandhan, Sant Kabir Kutir

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan on Friday at Sant Kabir Kutir, hosting schoolgirls, representatives of social organizations, and prominent citizens. School students tied rakhis to the Chief Minister, who offered his blessings and wished them a bright future. His wife, Suman Saini, was also present during the festive gathering. Extending warm greetings to the people of Haryana, the Chief Minister remarked that Raksha Bandhan symbolizes the sacred bond of mutual love, trust, and affection between brothers and sisters. He emphasized that the festival reinforces society's collective responsibility toward ensuring the…

28 Aug

Haryana Archives Department Showcases Rare Freedom Movement Records to Educate Youth

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaarchive records, Chandigarh, Civil Secretariat, freedom movement, Haryana archives, historical exhibition

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— The Haryana Archives Department organized a four-day exhibition of rare and historical documents at the Haryana Civil Secretariat in Sector-1, Chandigarh, concluding on August 27, 2026. The primary objective of the event was to introduce the younger generation to the nation's freedom struggle, highlighting the valour, sacrifices, and pivotal milestones of freedom fighters through original archival records and historical artefacts. The exhibition provided visitors with detailed insights into critical events of the independence movement and the socio-political conditions of that era. A dedicated section prominently showcased the indispensable role of women freedom fighters, celebrating their courage, leadership,…