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When it was back to school for the 1975 batch of St Johnians

December 24, 2025 10:00 pm

Founded in 1959 on a sprawling 33-acre campus in Sector 26, St. John’s High School bears the lasting imprint of the Christian Brothers Society.

HC directs Punjab to release Rs 50 lakh grant for lawyers’ chambers at Baba Bakala Sahib

December 24, 2025 2:49 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that the state could not withhold the matching grant on technical grounds. It then fixed a deadline for inspection and fund release.

Chandigarh Court acquits man declared proclaimed offender due to procedural lapses

December 24, 2025 9:42 am

The court while acquitting cited inherent defects in the prosecution case and non-compliance with Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

50-ward delimitation redraws political lines ahead of civic polls in Mohali

December 24, 2025 9:33 am

Political observers say this redistribution has disrupted traditional vote banks and forced parties to reassess their electoral strategies.

DIG Bhullar files bail plea, court issues notice to CBI, hearing today

December 24, 2025 2:43 am

The notice was issued by Additional District and Sessions Judge Bhawna Jain, Special CBI Judge, Chandigarh, directing the CBI to respond to the bail plea.

Amit Shah in Chandigarh today, traffic curbs from 2.30 pm to 4 pm, from 7 pm to 8.30 pm

December 24, 2025 12:13 am

For real-time traffic updates and route advisories, the public was requested to follow the official social media handles of the Chandigarh Traffic Police on X (@trafficchd), Instagram (@trafficchd) and Facebook (@ChandigarhTrafficPolice).

3,400 police personnel deployed for Fatehgarh Sahib Shahidi Sabha

December 23, 2025 10:38 pm

Sahibzadas' martyrdom to be marked in 768 districts across the country: BJP

December 23, 2025 9:08 pm

Rai claimed that the BJP is the only party that has worked with sensitivity and resolve on issues related to Sikhism.

Chairman-cum-MD of PSPCL: Amid appointment row, Punjab govt changes guidelines

December 23, 2025 2:18 pm

The notification issued Monday will pave the way for IAS officers of both Principal Secretary and Secretary rank for being eligible for the CMD position. 

‘FIR filed, yet illegal mining continues’: BJP slams AAP govt, demands independent probe

December 23, 2025 10:23 am

The BJP leader further alleged that the entire administrative and policing machinery, from local police officials to senior district officers and mining authorities, had either turned a blind eye or become complicit.

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.