Chandigarh Archives - Page 3 of 15

01 Aug

Punjab, Chandigarh to Witness Continued Spell of Rain Till August 5; IMD Warns of Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that monsoon activity will remain active across Punjab and Chandigarh over the next few days, with widespread rain expected to continue until August 5. Several districts are likely to experience light to moderate showers, while isolated areas may receive heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Weather officials have advised residents to remain cautious, particularly during periods of intense rainfall, as gusty winds and lightning could affect normal life. The department expects rainfall intensity to gradually reduce after August 6, with only scattered light showers likely in some…

31 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Pays Tributes to Shaheed Udham Singh on Martyrdom Day

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid rich floral tributes to the legendary freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day in Chandigarh on Friday. The Chief Minister commemorated the revolutionary hero by offering flowers at his portrait at his official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir. Paying homage to the martyr, Chief Minister Saini stated that Shaheed Udham Singh’s supreme sacrifice, courage, and dedication to the nation's dignity remain an immortal chapter in Indian history. Describing the martyr's legacy, Chief Minister Saini highlighted the revolutionary's commitment and patience in seeking justice for the historic Jallianwala Bagh massacre.…

31 Jul

AAP MP Meet Hayer Terms Instagram Restriction of Parliament Speech an Assault on Democracy

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP from Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, called out the BJP-led Central Government for throttling democracy and freedom of expression, saying that the blocking of his speech delivered in Parliament on matters of public interest on Instagram in India is the biggest proof that the BJP government has become completely intolerant of criticism. The AAP MP said that removing or restricting in India the parliamentary speech of an elected Member of Parliament (MP) chosen by nearly 15 lakh voters is an insult to democratic institutions and the mandate of the people. If what…

29 Jul

Monsoon Stays Active Over Punjab, Chandigarh; Heavy Rain Warning Continues, Temperatures Fall

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of monsoon showers has brought down temperatures across Punjab and Chandigarh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintaining heavy rainfall warnings for Tuesday. Orange and Yellow Alerts have been issued for several districts as thunderstorms and lightning are expected to accompany the rain. According to the weather department, widespread rainfall is likely to persist over the next few days. While intense showers are forecast for Tuesday, light to moderate rain is expected to continue across much of Punjab and Chandigarh between July 30 and August 3, with isolated pockets likely to receive heavy precipitation.…

29 Jul

Traffic Curbs in Chandigarh Today as Waris Punjab De Rally Set to Pass Through City

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Naval Kishore): Commuters in Chandigarh and Mohali are likely to face traffic disruptions on Wednesday as the Waris Punjab De rally is scheduled to move from Gurdwara Amb Sahib to the Punjab Governor's House. In view of the procession, the Chandigarh Traffic Police has announced a special traffic management plan and appealed to the public to avoid affected routes during peak hours. The advisory states that traffic regulations will come into effect from 9:30 a.m., with diversions and restrictions imposed along several major roads to facilitate the movement of the rally and maintain law and order. Among the…

27 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Facilitates Charge Assumption of Mohan Lal Badoli as Public Enterprises Bureau Chairman

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini officially facilitated the charge assumption of Mohan Lal Badoli as the newly appointed Chairman of the Haryana Bureau of Public Enterprises at the Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh. Extending his congratulations and best wishes for the new responsibility, Chief Minister Saini expressed confidence that Badoli would draw upon his administrative experience, organizational capability, and operational efficiency to enhance the bureau's operations while contributing significantly to public welfare and state development. The ceremony was attended by several prominent dignitaries, including Cabinet Ministers Krishan Lal Panwar, Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma, and Shyam Singh…

27 Jul

Orange Alert Issued as Monsoon Intensifies Over Punjab and Chandigarh; Heavy Rain Forecast Till July 30

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of an active spell of monsoon across Punjab and Chandigarh over the next four days, with an Orange Alert issued for July 28 and 29 in view of the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts. After isolated showers were reported in many areas overnight, weather conditions have turned favourable for widespread rainfall. The IMD has advised people to remain cautious as thunderstorms, lightning and intense downpours are expected to affect large parts of the region over the coming days. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, the…

26 Jul

Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Punjab and Chandigarh as Active Monsoon Set to Intensify

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an orange alert for Punjab and Chandigarh, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds over the next 48 hours as monsoon activity strengthens across the region. Weather officials said several districts witnessed scattered showers over the past day, bringing a slight dip in daytime temperatures while night temperatures edged up marginally. Despite these fluctuations, temperatures across the state remain close to seasonal averages. Among the districts that received notable rainfall, Abohar in Fazilka topped the chart with 15.5 mm, closely followed by Gurdaspur with 15.4 mm. Other areas that…

22 Jul

Punjab Records Cooler Weather as Rain Sweeps Across State; IMD Warns of Heavy Showers in Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Persistent rainfall across Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Tuesday brought down temperatures and provided relief from humid weather, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh warnings for heavy rain in several districts. Pathankot remained under continuous rainfall since Monday night, whereas Chandigarh woke up to intense showers early Tuesday morning. The wet spell also extended to several districts adjoining Himachal Pradesh, contributing to a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, the state's maximum temperature fell by nearly 0.6 degrees Celsius, leaving it around 2.6 degrees below the…

22 Jul

Chandigarh Reviews Progress of Digital Land Projects to Strengthen Property Governance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chandigarh Administration has stepped up efforts to modernise land administration, with Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad reviewing the progress of the ambitious Landstack Project and the NAKSHA Pilot Programme during a high-level meeting held on Monday. The review meeting brought together senior officials, including Home Secretary Mandip Singh Brar, Finance Secretary Diprava Lakra, Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, representatives of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and officers from various departments associated with the projects. During the meeting, officials presented updates on the digitisation of land records, GIS-based mapping of land parcels, verification…