chandigarh

Compensation still eludes flood victims in Amritsar’s Ghonewal village

October 23, 2025 7:33 pm

The Ravi river breach that submerged Ghonewal left it among the worst-affected villages in the region and drew visits from senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

10-foot python spotted at Sukhna Lake rowing centre at Lake Sports Complex

October 23, 2025 6:06 pm

Rowers’ quick alert helps avert panic, officials say such sightings common after monsoon.

25-year-old man's body found in drain, FIR filed

October 23, 2025 12:18 am

The FIR has been registered under sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against a man identified as Bunty and three unidentified persons.

PGIMER records 43 new cases of eye injuries related to Diwali cracker bursting incidents

October 23, 2025 12:13 am

Among the 30 Diwali-related cases reported on October 21 and 22, as many as 27 were males and three females. While 17 patients suffered self-inflicted injuries, 13 were bystanders, underscoring the collateral risks of unsafe firecracker use.

Dadu Majra Colony firing case: Two accused held, juvenile apprehended

October 22, 2025 9:37 pm

Country-made pistol and three live cartridges recovered

Chandigarh air turns 'very poor' amid 'noisy' Diwali celebrations

October 22, 2025 8:25 am

At IMTECH, Sector 39, the monitoring station recorded an AQI of 318 and at the PEC-12 monitoring station it was recorded at 312.

After a cracker of a Diwali, Haryana struggles to breathe

October 22, 2025 8:14 am

Notably, despite widespread use of crackers, Chandigarh maintained a “moderate” AQI of 147.

PU employee arrested for ‘murdering’ mother 

October 21, 2025 10:31 pm

A 40-year-old Panjab University employee was arrested in Chandigarh’s Sector 40 for allegedly killing his 60-year-old mother by slitting her throat after a heated argument.

E-auction of fancy registration numbers from Oct 29

October 21, 2025 9:22 pm

The Chandigarh Administration will conduct an e-auction for fancy vehicle registration numbers of the new series “CH01DB” and leftover numbers from previous series between October 29 and 31.

Air quality in Punjab dips post-Diwali in most cities, despite yearly improvement

October 21, 2025 6:42 pm

Although the average AQI for Punjab after Diwali night this year was 206, it was still lower than the average of 255 recorded last year and 268 in 2021.

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.