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Mann to invite President, PM for events marking 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur

October 17, 2025 1:59 am

Describing the commemoration as a “once in a lifetime” occasion, the state government said events will be organised across Punjab with the central ceremony scheduled to be held at Anandpur Sahib, a town deeply associated with the life of the ninth Sikh Guru.

From yoga sessions to plantation crackers, Chandigarh residents are gifting unique items this Diwali

October 17, 2025 12:54 am

In a bid to reduce the ecological footprint of traditional Diwali celebrations, the directors have introduced innovative gifts that promote eco-friendliness.

Can’t exploit volunteers’: HC regularises Home Guard after decades of service

October 17, 2025 12:49 am

Justice Jagmohan Bansal directs the Punjab government to create a policy for full-time Home Guards who have worked for decades without other jobs.

GMSSS-16 Chandigarh ranked country’s no. 1 state government day school for second consecutive year

October 16, 2025 8:23 pm

Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, Chandigarh, has been ranked the top state government day school in India for 2024–25 by EducationWorld.

HC issues notice to Punjab over outsourcing of mid-day meals

October 16, 2025 4:27 pm

PIL alleges that the Punjab government violated Supreme Court rulings by handing mid-day meal contracts meant for local women’s groups to large private entities.

With friends hours before ‘suicide’, Rohtak ASI ‘got call, said was going back to office’

October 16, 2025 6:46 am

The ASI left behind a 6m 28s video and a “final note” levelling serious allegations of corruption against Haryana IGP Y Puran Kumar, who had died by suicide days before.

Haryana IPS officer cremated; wife hopes for fair probe into his suicide

October 16, 2025 3:29 am

After resisting for several days, the deceased officer's family finally gave consent for a postmortem examination, ending the impasse over the autopsy.

Files stacked, vehicles parked in order: Facelift for Panckula police station day after new DGP’s rap

October 16, 2025 1:03 am

Earlier in the evening on Tuesday, soon after assuming charge, Singh had addressed police officers and personnel across Haryana over wireless, urging them to uphold discipline and integrity.

2 managers, bouncers of Jaguar Club booked for assault, extortion

October 15, 2025 10:31 pm

Rs 27,000 forcibly taken from customers; managers 'attacked' guests with metal kada

As family prepares for last rites of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, committee member says 'justice has not been delivered'

October 15, 2025 2:34 pm

Resham Singh Kahlon appealed to people in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to gather at the cremation ground to pay their last respects to the late IPS officer.

North India wakes up to a cold and foggy morning

December 20, 2022 1:24 pm

Patiala clashes: Violence breaks out between two groups over 'anti-khalistan' march

April 30, 2022 11:51 am

The violent clash between two groups in Patiala, with protesters waving swords and pelting stones, is the first major test for the 43-day-old Bhagwant Singh Mann government.

In pictures: How Chandigarh celebrated the three-day Rose Festival 2022

February 27, 2022 3:45 pm

The 50th Chandigarh Rose Festival at the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden was held over the weekend. Musical evenings full of entertainment were arranged for visitors on the golden jubilee of the festival this year

49th Rose Festival begins in Chandigarh; see pics

February 27, 2021 5:15 pm

High-velocity dust storm, rain kills over 108 in North India

May 03, 2018 9:03 pm

A severe intensity dust storm followed by thunder showers hit Bikaner, Delhi and parts of Chandigarh on Wednesday evening which threw normal life out of gear as visibility dropped to very low levels.

Chandigarh: Heavy rains lash city causing flood-like situation

August 21, 2017 2:42 pm

Chandigarh: Unprecedented rain on Monday in many parts of the city and surrounding areas caused a flood-like situation. The Mohali airport has not been able to escape waterlogging as well. Panchkula has also been affected and daily life has been disrupted.

Chandigarh 'stalking' case: City holds 'Bekhauf Azaadi March' to raise awareness on women's safety

August 12, 2017 10:08 am

Chandigarh stalking case: Residents of the city held a 'Bekhauf Azaadi March' on Friday night, to raise awareness on women's safety. Spearheaded by theatre person Amy Singh, the march was attended by scores of people. It was held in the wake of the arrest of Haryana BJP chief Subash Barala's son, Vikas, who is accused of chasing and stalking a senior IAS officer's daughter, Varnika.

Parents carry children to school as water levels of Ghaggar river rise

June 22, 2020 6:15 pm

Parents in Panchkula's Koti village had to carry their children to school as water levels of the Ghaggar river rose after incessant rains in the past few days.

Protest At Chandigarh Press Club For Violence Against Journalists

June 22, 2020 6:31 pm

Dera Followers Waiting For Ram Rahim Rape Case Verdict In Panchkula

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

Chandigarh Stalking Case: CCTV Footage Of Car Released

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

Opinion | Why Is Haryana BJP CM Defending A Man Who Stalked A Young Girl?

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

Google Says It Has No Record Of Hiring Chandigarh Student On Rs 1.44 cr salary

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm

Chandigarh Administration ordered a probe into the official statement released by its Education Department on Harshit Sharma's "selection by Google" at a trainee stipend of Rs 4 lakh per month.

Chandigarh Could Face Complete Liquor Ban From April 1 Following 2016 Supreme Court Judgment

June 22, 2020 7:09 pm

Chandigarh: Student Killed After Being Hit Allegedly By Drunk Driver

June 22, 2020 7:11 pm

Rohtak traders demand compensation for their loss

February 23, 2016 6:37 am

Rohtak, Feb 23 (ANI): The traders, whose shops were either burnt down or looted during the quota stir by the Jat community in Rohtak, Haryana, took to the streets and urged the government to compensate them for their losses at the earliest. A shopkeeper, Gulshan Dang, said, "I want to urge the Narendra Modi-led government to compensate our losses 100 percent without any delay." Another shopkeeper, Anil Kumar said that he is left with no source of income after his two showrooms were burnt down by the protestors. He asked PM Modi and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar that why are common people suffering who don't relate to Jat demands.

NH-1 blocked by Jat protestors reopens

February 23, 2016 6:34 am

Sonipat (Haryana), Feb 23 (ANI): The National Highway-1, which connects Delhi and Chandigarh, was reopened for traffic on Tuesday. The 456 kilometre-long highway had been blockaded by Jat agitators demanding reservation in government jobs and institutions.