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Delayed polls create leadership vacuum in NRI Saba Punjab, state’s lone statutory body for expatriates

January 20, 2026 5:20 pm

With no election schedule announced, even after the expiry of the president’s term on January 4, members of the NRI Sabha Punjab have flagged various issues within the body, including a lack of financial transparency.

12,000 cops, 72 hours: Punjab Police launch Operation Prahar to crack down on gangsters

January 20, 2026 1:28 pm

Gangsters based abroad are also in the Punjab Police's crosshairs as DGP Gaurav Yadav announces massive incentives for busting criminal modules.

Sec 32 pharmacy firing case: crime branch arrests private lab owner

January 20, 2026 12:31 pm

According to police, Bisht allegedly shared sensitive information about the pharmacy and its owners with gangster Saba Gobindgarh, a close associate of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

NCB seizes Rs 52 Lakh in drug money in four days

January 20, 2026 12:27 pm

Acting on the inputs, NCB teams carried out raids at multiple locations across the region. Following sustained questioning, two associates voluntarily deposited the cash that had been parked with them.

200 TPD waste, 30 TPD cow dung to fuel new CBG plant in Dadumajra

January 20, 2026 12:06 pm

The land earmarking ceremony for the project was held on Monday, marking a major step towards scientific waste management and renewable energy generation in the city.

40% of Haryana government colleges functioning without regular principals; RTI reveals over 4,900 faculty vacancies

January 20, 2026 12:06 pm

According to information obtained through RTI, “every single sanctioned post" for assistant professor is vacant in Anthropology, Electronics, Geology, Management, Biology, IT, Microbiology, Environment, Statistics, and Urdu in Haryana’s government colleges.

India International Dance and Music Festival: 350 artists from 33 countries shine at Chandigarh University

January 20, 2026 10:09 am

The festival is being organised in association with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) under the Ministry of External Affairs. Haryana Minister of Heritage and Tourism Arvind Kumar Sharma was the chief guest, while ICCR Director General K Nandini Singla attended the event as the guest of honour.

Rape, murder of 5-year-old: HC sets aside death penalty, sends case back to trial court

January 19, 2026 10:57 pm

Division bench asks Jhajjar sessions court to “expedite the hearing by striking a balance between Speedy Justice and Buried Justice.”

Mock drill conducted at Chandigarh hotel ahead of Republic Day

January 19, 2026 8:26 pm

The exercise was aimed at ensuring seamless coordination between different agencies and enhancing readiness to deal with any untoward incident.

Parveen Kumar Sharma is new Moga Mayor; third to hold post since 2021 polls to civic body

January 19, 2026 8:05 pm

The mayoral poll was necessitated after the AAP suspended its leader Baljit Singh Chani, who was serving as the Moga mayor, in November last year over alleged links with drug smugglers.

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.