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‘Trauma, emergency services top priority’

March 10, 2026 8:04 am

After more than two decades at GMCH-32, Dr Ravneet Kaur takes charge as Director-Principal

Forcing parents to buy books from selected shops is completely unacceptable: Mayor

March 09, 2026 9:31 am

Taking note of the issue, the Mayor has written to the Education Secretary of the UT Administration seeking strict action against schools violating norms.

Punjab education budget 2026: Future of Punjab being written in classrooms, says Cheema; announces Sikhya Kranti 2.0

March 09, 2026 8:42 am

Schools of Eminence again get lion’s share

Double Shift: the everyday balancing act of working women

March 08, 2026 10:35 am

A quiet reality unfolds in countless households where once after a full day's shift at work, women professionals start another duty moment they step back home — one driven not by recognition, but by responsibility, resilience and care

‘Scientific community in PGI clearly knows ways to advance medical knowledge and improve patient care’: AIIMS Dean

March 08, 2026 8:46 am

Talking of Artificial Intelligence in the field of health, the AIIMS Dean noted that AI should not be dealt with in isolation, and should complement health services, for instance, in screening, it can ease the burden of health care workers and improve objectivity and needs regulation.

Cabinet clears world-class ‘Sri Guru Teg Bahadur University’ at Anandpur Sahib

March 08, 2026 8:31 am

Paves way for recruitment of 1,158 assistant professors in govt colleges

Chandigarh enters global arbitration arena as CJI inaugurates international centre

March 07, 2026 10:22 pm

CJ Sheel Nagu says the centre will first run from Sector 17 before shifting to a large facility spread over 15 acres in Sarangpur

Life in Uniform: A policeman reflects on wit, wisdom and the strange theatre of life in uniform

March 07, 2026 2:24 pm

IRS officer from Chandigarh clears UPSC, secures AIR 180

March 07, 2026 2:17 pm

In the first and second attempts, he felt a little unsure about cracking the exam, Neeraj says, adding that he didn’t give up.

Special to the express: Women have nothing left to prove

March 07, 2026 2:13 pm

The real promise of women-led development begins when women no longer feel the need to justify their worth

In Pictures: 54th Rose Festival inaugurated at Zakir Hussain Rose Garden in Chandigarh

February 20, 2026 7:25 pm

Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria inaugurates the 54th Rose Festival at Zakir Hussain Rose Garden in Sector 16 as the three-day floral and cultural event begins

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.