Chandigarh Archives - Page 6 of 10

30 Jan

Chandigarh-Shimla Helicopter Service Launched, Travel Time Cut to 30 Minutes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, Shimla

National Times Bureau :- Chandigarh and nearby areas are now connected to Shimla through a new helicopter taxi service, offering travelers a faster alternative to the usual 4–5 hour road or train journey. The initiative, launched following high demand, charges ₹3,169 per passenger and will also cover routes from Shimla to Kullu and Sanjoli-Reckong Peo. The daily service departs from Chandigarh Airport at 9:15 a.m., landing at Shimla’s Sanjoli helipad by 9:45 a.m., and returns from Shimla at 9:50 a.m., reaching Chandigarh by 10:20 a.m. The service will operate three days a week—Friday, Saturday, and Monday—and may expand depending on…

29 Jan

Punjab Local Bodies Headquarter also receives bomb threat; Security tightened

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBomb Threat, Chandigarh

National Times Bureau :- Municipal Bhawan, the Punjab Local Bodies headquarter in Sector 35A, Chandigarh, also received a bomb threat on Thursday, triggering an immediate security response. The threat was sent via email. The Punjab Secretariat in Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, received a bomb threat on Tuesday. The threat was sent via email, following which security agencies immediately swung into action.

09 Jan

Chandigarh extends winter vacations for schools till January 13

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBig news, Chandigarh, Extend, Holidays, School

National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh Administration has announced an extension of winter vacations for all schools in the city, offering students and parents continued relief amid prevailing winter conditions. According to the latest directive, schools in Chandigarh will now remain closed until January 13. Educational institutions are scheduled to reopen and function as usual from January 14. The decision applies to all government and private schools operating in the Union Territory. School authorities have been advised to follow the existing instructions strictly and inform parents and students accordingly. The extension comes as part of the administration’s precautionary measures, keeping in…

03 Jan

Chandigarh Mayor elections to be held on January 29 via ‘show of hands’ voting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, Mayor Elections

National Times Bureau :- In Chandigarh, councillors are elected for a five-year term, but the mayor, senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor are chosen every year through indirect elections. For the first time in the city’s history, these elections will be conducted through a show of hands by councillors instead of the secret ballot. The move to scrap the secret ballot was taken after the 2024 vote-rigging controversy, when then presiding officer Anil Masih was caught on camera tampering with ballot papers. As in the past, the contest will be a straight fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and…

31 Dec

Chandigarh Police Gear Up for New Year Eve, Implements Vehicle Restrictions and Heightened Security

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh Police has announced robust security and traffic measures ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, aiming to ensure safety and smooth management of crowds across the city. SSP Kanwardeep Kaur conducted a review of the preparedness and directed officers to remain vigilant throughout the night. Under the new plan, ten key roads will be declared ‘No Vehicle Zones’ from 9:30 pm to 2:00 am. These include the front road of Leisure Valley in Sector 10, Sector 11 Inner Market Road, internal roads of Sectors 17 and 22, the road from Aroma Light Point to Sector 22 Dispensary…

28 Dec

NCB Declares Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Three Drug Traffickers in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, NCB

National Times Bureau :- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of three drug traffickers operating across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Two of the accused hail from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, while the third is reportedly linked to Moga in Punjab. The bureau has assured complete confidentiality for informants and has set a reward of ₹25,000 for each case. Citizens can provide information either via phone or by visiting the bureau’s office. This initiative underscores NCB’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region and encourages public participation in law enforcement…

24 Dec

Chandigarh Traffic Police issues advisory in view of Amit Shah’s visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmit Shah, Chandigarh

National Times Bureau :- Chandigarh Traffic Police has issued advisory in view of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Panchkula. Shah will travel from Airport to Panchkula via Tribune chowk.

22 Dec

Fire breaks out at Sindhi Sweets in Chandigarh’s Sector 17, massive damage reported

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, Fired, Sindhi Sweets, ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ

National Times Bureau :- A fire broke out at Sindhi Sweets located in Chandigarh's Sector 17 late Saturday night, causing extensive damage to edible items, electrical equipment and other goods inside the shop. Fortunately no casualties were reported. Several fire tenders and Sector 17 police personnel rushed to the spot and began firefighting operations. The entire area was cordoned off as a precaution. The blaze was first noticed by the watchman who then informed the fire tenders. After nearly two hours, the blaze was doused and siutation was brought under control. According to fire brigade officials, the blaze is suspected…

18 Dec

Dense fog engulfs Punjab, Chandigarh; trains delayed, flight operations hit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh, Dense fog, Flights Cancelled, Punjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Parts of Punjaba and Chandigarh experienced season's first spell of dense fog on Wednesday dropping the visibility to as low as 150 metre. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), fog season has officially started in the city and is expected to get worse in the coming days. An orange alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday. According to the IMD observatory in Sector 39, visibility stood at 800 metres at 5.30 am but deteriorated sharply to 150 metres by 8.30 am, before improving to 3,500 metres by 11.30 am. Fog is termed dense when visibility…

04 Dec

Flight Chaos Persists at Chandigarh Airport as IndiGo Battles System-Wide Disruptions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, IndiGo

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Travellers at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport woke up to yet another morning of uncertainty on Thursday, with IndiGo’s operational meltdown stretching into its third consecutive day. Early morning schedules took a hit as five outbound flights and two inbound services were delayed, leaving passengers scrambling to replan their travel. IndiGo’s troubles are not limited to Chandigarh. On Wednesday alone, the carrier scrapped over 100 flights nationwide, while dozens more departed behind schedule. The widespread disruption has sparked concern across the aviation sector, given the airline’s dominance in India’s domestic market. Regulator seeks answers With the situation…