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Four accused in Parry murder case brought to Chandigarh

January 16, 2026 12:28 am

The accused were produced before a district court, which granted the police seven days remand for further investigation.

Hooda counters Saini's Haryana Governance Model: 'Industries fleeing, debt mounting, fiscal health poor'

January 15, 2026 8:42 pm

Addressing a gathering at the BJP's first-ever Maghi mela political conference in Muktsar on Wednesday, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini projected the “Haryana Governance Model” as a roadmap for Punjab’s revival in the run-up to the 2027 Assembly elections in the state.

‘Supernatural fire trick’ used to rob women of gold ornaments, 5 arrested in Chandigarh

January 15, 2026 6:43 pm

The Chandigarh Police said the ‘fire trick’ gang deliberately targeted uneducated women.

As no women qualified, Punjab and Haryana HC orders 461 reserved fireman posts in Punjab to be given to men

January 15, 2026 3:30 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court noted that vacancies reserved for women cannot be carried forward if there are no eligible female candidates.

18-month-old succumbs to injuries after being hit by car 

January 15, 2026 10:35 am

An 18-month-old boy who was critically injured after a speeding car rammed into an e-rickshaw in Chandigarh’s Mauli Jagran on January 1 has died at PGIMER, while police hunt for the absconding driver.

Dense fog hits operations at Chandigarh airport, 12 arrival, 9 departure flights cancelled

January 15, 2026 9:59 am

Flight movements resumed only after a marginal improvement in visibility. The first arrival landed at Chandigarh airport at 10:57 am, while the first departure took off at 12:50 pm.

Around 50 cow carcasses found mutilated in Chandigarh, probe ordered

January 15, 2026 6:08 pm

“The Municipal Corporation has suspended Dr Inderdeep Kaur, Medical Officer of Health, and Praveen Kumar, Inspector, Cattle Pound, Raipur Kalan...,” the Municipal Commissioner said in a statement.

SIT inspects Guru Granth Sahib saroops near Banga, finds ‘discrepancies’ in record

January 15, 2026 12:29 am

Police say 169 saroops found during inspection; management committee has records for only 30 supplied by SGPC

PGI’s Dr Prema Menon conferred IAPS Oration Award 2025 for pioneering contributions to paediatric surgery

January 14, 2026 9:45 pm

The conference held in Odisha marked 60 years (diamond jubilee) of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (IAPSCON).

Chandigarh Police recovers 15 stolen vehicles after arrest of 2 teenagers

January 14, 2026 7:57 pm

The accused have been identified as Mohan alias Mona (19) and Karan alias Bhima (19), both residents of Dhanas. Police said the duo targeted two-wheelers parked in different parts of Chandigarh, especially during night hours.

In Pictures: Nagar Kirtan Held in Chandigarh Ahead of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Parkash Parv

January 02, 2026 7:17 pm

Devotees took out a Nagar Kirtan in Chandigarh ahead of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Parkash Parv. The procession featured hymns, Gatka performances and community service, with BJP leaders and the Chandigarh Mayor welcoming the religious event

Punjab CM Inaugurates Harmanpreet Kaur and Yuvraj Singh Stands at new PCA stadium in Chandigarh

December 11, 2025 7:46 pm

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and top cricket officials inaugurated stadium stands named after Harmanpreet Kaur and Yuvraj Singh, honouring their contributions as the venue prepares to host its first men’s international match

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.