Why Is Akali Dal So Eager to Ally with BJP? Raja Warring Questions
Chandigarh, August 10: Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring questioned Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Badal on Sunday about his partys eagerness to form an electoral alliance with the BJP. Warring highlighted that this eagerness has led Badal to reverse his stance on sensitive issues like the delimitation of assembly and parliamentary constituencies. Warring ... Read more Why Is Akali Dal So Eager to Ally with BJP? Raja Warring Questions
Haryanas Chief Minister Highlights Spiritual Tradition at Cow Service Event
Chandigarh, August 10: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Sunday that the sacred event of Cow Katha and Cow Service, held in the holy land of Samana in Punjabs Patiala district, is a testament to Indias rich spiritual and eternal tradition. This ceremony, dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, ... Read more Haryanas Chief Minister Highlights Spiritual Tradition at Cow Service Event
Modern labs, AI hubs to make Haryana youth job creators: Saini
Ex-AAP Amritsar rural chief quits party
Khaira seeks extension in assembly session for debate on six bills
Desperate for BJP tie-up: Warring slams Sukhbir over SADs delimitation U-turn
Speeding car kills 3 Kotkapura kanwariyas returning from Gangotri
HP releases over Rs 83cr for equipment upgrade at state hospitals
Mission Sambhav, a push for early prevention against drug abuse
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Punjab Legislator Urges Extension of Assembly Session for Proper Debate on Bills
Chandigarh, August 9: Congress legislator Sukhpinder Singh Khaira has urged the Punjab government and Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to extend the assembly session for a few more days. This extension would allow for thorough examination and debate on six bills proposed for discussion on the final day. Khaira stated that six bills are set ... Read more Punjab Legislator Urges Extension of Assembly Session for Proper Debate on Bills
Kangana Ranaut celebrates new Chandigarh home with tree-planting ceremony
Kangana Ranaut celebrated her family's new home in Chandigarh with a heartfelt tree-planting ceremony. The special moment marked the beginning of a new chapter for the actor-politician and her family.
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Village Talent Will Now Get A Platform: Ramandeep Hails Sher-e-Punjab T20 League
Punjab T20 League: Cricketer Ramandeep Singh believes the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will provide a much-needed platform for talented cricketers from villages across the state, allowing them to showcase their abilities in front of a wider audience. Speaking on the sidelines of the player auction for the inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 League in Chandigarh on Sunday, Ramandeep said the league would help bridge the gap between emerging players at the grassroots level and the wider cricketing audience. Earlier, I think, the talent did not get a chance to come on TV because only the IPL and international-level cricket were telecast. Now, with the league initiative started by Punjab Cricket, we are very thankful to the Punjab government and especially the PCA, because they have given us this platform where talent from the villages will be seen on TV, Ramandeep told reporters. The player auction is currently underway at a hotel in Chandigarh, with more than 450 cricketers going under the hammer for six franchises. Each team has a purse of Rs 45 lakh for the auction. The Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will feature six teams and is scheduled to be played from August 30 to September 13 at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali. Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president Amarjit Singh Mehta said the league was the fulfilment of a vision to take sport to every part of the state. This league was the dream of our Chief Minister. He wanted to build a big league for Punjab, and his dream is going to come true today. He wanted to bring sports to every village in Punjab, Mehta said. The entire Punjab Cricket Association team worked together to bring this league to this level. There are six teams in the league, featuring marquee players, icon players and district players. The opening ceremony will be held on August 30 and the closing ceremony on September 13, he added. Indian Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, all-rounder Abhishek Sharma, left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, Ramandeep Singh and young pacer Gurnoor Brar have been named the marquee players for the six franchises. The entire Punjab Cricket Association team worked together to bring this league to this level. There are six teams in the league, featuring marquee players, icon players and district players. The opening ceremony will be held on August 30 and the closing ceremony on September 13, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The league is expected to provide emerging players with an opportunity to share the stage with established names from Punjab and gain exposure through televised matches. Article Source: IANS
Proposed Building Violation Rules in Chandigarh Spark Outrage Among Residents and Traders
Chandigarh University Researchers Granted Patent for Attendance-Based Health Monitoring System to Monitor Three Vital Health Parameters
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Punjab CM Appeals for 10-Day Parole for Jagat Singh Hawara
Chandigarh, August 9: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has written to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, requesting a 10-day parole for Jagat Singh Hawara. The Chief Minister made this appeal on humanitarian grounds, citing the deteriorating health of Hawaras elderly mother. In his letter, Mann stated that he has received information regarding the serious health ... Read more Punjab CM Appeals for 10-Day Parole for Jagat Singh Hawara
Opposition Criticizes Punjab Governments MBBS Fee Hike, Calls It Unfair to Students and Families
Chandigarh, August 9: A political controversy has erupted in Punjab over the state governments decision to increase MBBS fees. Senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, has strongly criticized this move, labeling it as unjust to deserving students and middle-class families. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, ... Read more Opposition Criticizes Punjab Governments MBBS Fee Hike, Calls It Unfair to Students and Families
Punjab Launches T20 League Similar to IPL, Auction to Feature Over 450 Players
Chandigarh, August 9: Punjab is set to launch its own T20 league, modeled after the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann unveiled the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League on Saturday. The league will feature six franchise teams and star cricketers from Punjab, including Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh. The league will take place from August ... Read more Punjab Launches T20 League Similar to IPL, Auction to Feature Over 450 Players
Day after PM meet, SAD backs 50% seat hike, womens quota
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Humanitarian grounds: Mann asks governor to grant parole to Hawara
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Retd Col duped of over Rs 2 lakh
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New Policy To Standardise Illumination, Aesthetics
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Hooda slams BJP, EC over voter list manipulation
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7 killed, 11 hurt as bus plunges onto road below in Chamba
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Gangsteran Te Vaar: Action initiated against 58K criminals, over 1,500 POs arrested
Punjab Police and BSF Join Forces to Arrest Drug Traffickers, Seize 30 Kilograms of Heroin
Chandigarh, August 8: The Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence unit in Ferozepur has achieved a significant breakthrough in combating cross-border drug trafficking. In collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF), they arrested two suspects and seized 30.200 kilograms of heroin during a recent operation. Punjab Polices Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, shared details of the ... Read more Punjab Police and BSF Join Forces to Arrest Drug Traffickers, Seize 30 Kilograms of Heroin
Amit Uniyal Appointed Punjab Mens Head Coach As PCA Overhauls Coaching Staff
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: In a major administrative shake-up ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has overhauled its senior men's coaching staff and named former left-arm seamer Amit Uniyal as the new head coach in place of Sandeep Sharma. Alongside Uniyal, the PCA appointed TP Singh as the batting coach, Harmeet Singh as the bowling coach, and Manish Sharma as the fielding coach. They replace Uday Kaul, Gagandeep Singh, and Sandeep Sanwal, respectively. Uniyal, who represented Punjab in 29 First-Class and 46 List A matches, represented Rajasthan Royals in 2009 IPL. He now becomes Punjab's fourth head coach in four seasons following short stints by Aavishkar Salvi, Wasim Jaffer, and Sandeep Sharma. The overhaul comes on the back of Punjab's persistent struggles in red-ball cricket. While the side lifted the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in 2023/24, their Ranji Trophy record has been dismal, securing just three wins against ten losses across the last three seasons. Since everyone wants to play in the IPL nowadays, they focus more on T20 cricket. But we have the potential, we have the talent, all we need is to play as a unit. We want to do better in red-ball cricket this time, and for that, you need bowlers who can take 20 wickets. So we will work towards that, Uniyal was quoted as saying by Cricinfo on Saturday. Since the end of his playing days, Uniyal has been part of various coaching set-ups and selection committees for Chandigarh. He was their assistant coach in the 2020/21 season and then chairman of selectors last season. Since everyone wants to play in the IPL nowadays, they focus more on T20 cricket. But we have the potential, we have the talent, all we need is to play as a unit. We want to do better in red-ball cricket this time, and for that, you need bowlers who can take 20 wickets. So we will work towards that, Uniyal was quoted as saying by Cricinfo on Saturday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I don't know what happened last season. But obviously when the team is not winning, the changes are more. I just want us to play tough cricket without any fear of losing one's spot. If someone gets picked, he will get a proper opportunity, he added. Article Source: IANS
Akali Dal now desperately seeking understanding with BJP, says Punjab AAP
Chandigarh, Aug 8 (ANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday said that the Shiromani Akali Dal and its chief Sukhbir Singh Badal repeatedly compromised their political position for political gains and are now desperately seeking an understanding with the BJP. AAP Punjab media in-charge Baltej Pannu said, Today Sukhbir Singh Badal is saying that []
Last time, we failed to open locker: Masked men return to advocates house, loot over Rs 3 crore
Amritsar top cop removed amid 'Jantar Mantar remarks' row
Paul Merchants Gets RBI Approval for Perpetual AD Category-II Licence Under Revised FEMA Framework
Chandigarh [India], August 8: Paul Merchantshas been helping Indians connect with the world by providing foreign exchange services for travellers, facilitating various types of overseas remittances like education remittances, medical treatment remittances, travel remittances, conference and event participation remittances and more. Over the years, the company has evolved into one of Indias most trusted names []
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday said the party, at a meeting of its senior leaders in Chandigarh, demanded the immediate implementation of the Womens Reservation Bill in the country. He...
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Third Suspect Arrested in Batala Grenade Attack, Targeting Punjab Police Stations
Chandigarh, August 8: Punjab police achieved a significant breakthrough in the Batala grenade attack case. A joint operation conducted by the Jalandhar Counter Intelligence and Batala police led to the arrest of the third suspect involved in the attack. DGP Gaurav Yadav shared this information via a post on the social media platform X. The ... Read more Third Suspect Arrested in Batala Grenade Attack, Targeting Punjab Police Stations
Ahead of 2027 Punjab polls, OPS and other govt. employee issues come back to haunt AAP
Scores of State government employees and pensioners on August 7 staged an anti-government demonstration in Chandigarh
Swift car rams into parked truck on Jalandhar-Maksudan Bypass; 3 dead
Khalin Joshi clinches J&K Open title by record 9-Shot margin
Srinagar, Aug 7: Khalin Joshi carded a five-under 66 to complete a commanding nine-shot victory at the INR 1 crore J&K Open 2026 at the picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar. The 33-year-old Bengaluru golfer (63-66-65-66) finished with a tournament total of 24-under 260 to claim his eighth professional title and second victory of the 2026 DP World PGTI season. Joshi, as per a PGTI statement, collected the winners cheque of INR 15 lakh and climbed five places from 13th to eighth in the DP World PGTI Rankings, taking his seasons earnings to INR 34,85,575. Delhis Rashid Khan (68-68-64-69), a two-time Asian Tour winner, finished runner-up at 15-under 269. Panipats Shubham Jaglan (70-68-66-66), a University of South Florida graduate, produced his best result of the season by finishing third at 14-under 270. Joshi began the final round with a six-shot cushion but admitted to feeling nervous after missing the opening fairway. He settled down by the third hole and made successive birdies on the third and fourth to strengthen his grip on the tournament. I was definitely nervous at the start, especially after missing the first fairway, said Joshi. I began to feel more comfortable by the third hole, and the birdies on the third and fourth put me at ease. With the rough making approach shots difficult throughout the week, Joshis plan was to keep the ball in play and rely on the putting touch that had carried him into the final round with a sizeable advantage. My game plan was to keep hitting fairways because I knew that would give me enough birdie opportunities, he said. The key was to stay in the present, execute each shot as well as I could and keep thinking positively. Seeing my drives go straight all day was very satisfying. Joshi added five birdies without dropping a shot to extend his bogey-free run to 55 holes. His closing 66 was his third consecutive bogey-free round and capped a dominant week in which he made just one bogey across 72 holes. The victory followed his four-shot triumph at the Andhra Open in April, where he finished at nine-under 275, and continued an impressive season on the domestic circuit. Joshi was also delighted to win during his fourth visit to Jammu and Kashmir, having previously travelled to Pahalgam and Jammu. Im very happy with the way I played throughout the week and with the overall performance, he said. Royal Springs is unbelievable and offers some of the best views we see all year. It is a stunning golf course, and I hope we can return more often. Joshi believes more tournaments, junior programmes and coaching camps could help the sport grow in the region and enhance Jammu and Kashmirs reputation as a golf tourism destination. There is a lot of potential here. The course is in pristine condition and the weather is excellent, he said. More tournaments would attract stronger fields and more visitors. Hopefully, Royal Springs can host an international event in the future. Chandigarhs Ajeetesh Sandhu (65-72-65-70), also a former Asian Tour winner, finished fourth at 12-under 272. DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar (69-71-65-70), Asian Tour winner Rahil Gangjee (73-67-66-69) and Chandigarhs Angad Cheema (68-68-68-71) shared fifth place at nine-under 275. Talwar strengthened his position at the top of the season rankings, taking his earnings for the year to INR 82,53,034. Notably, the par-4 11th hole was adjusted to a 103-yard par-3 for the tournament, bringing the course par down to 71. The J&K Open 2026 was supported by event title partner J&K Tourism and hosted at the Royal Springs Golf Course. The tournament was principally backed by global smart logistics provider DP World, serving as PGTIs Umbrella Partner, alongside Tour Partners Axis Bank, Amul, Amrutanjan Enerlyte, Campa, Air India Maharaja Club and Kalyani. Their collective participation reflects a shared commitment to Indian professional golf and to showcasing Jammu & Kashmirs growing stature as a destination for the sport. About DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India serves as the official governing and sanctioning body for mens professional golf in India and is a recognised member of the International Golf Federation and the International Federation of PGA Tours. DP World PGTI also enjoys a strategic alliance with the DP World Tour (European Tour). DP World PGTI events offer Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points. Global logistics leader DP World is the Title Partner and Official Umbrella Partner of the DP World PGTI. The DP World PGTI is led by its President, Padma Bhushan Shri Kapil Dev, an iconic sporting legend who continues to inspire athletes and audiences nationwide.
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Warring condemns police action on govt staff demanding DA dues
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AAP MLAs corner own govt in assembly
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Discoms treating 84 lakh consumers as ATM
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Punjab govt sets 15-day deadline for Kharar-Landran road fix
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Human rights panel holds open hearing
Le Corbusier Centre to get a digital museum
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CM to hoist Tricolour at state-level I-Day function in Barsar
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Opposition slams AAP over illegal mining, DA arrears, paddy procurement
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Amarinder my favourite BJP neta, says Rahul; Captain retorts hes not returning to Congress
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High-Level Meeting on Expansion of City Gas Network in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, August 7: A delegation from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) met with Punjabs Governor and the Administrator of the Union Territory, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Friday. The meeting focused on expanding the city gas distribution network to make Chandigarh cleaner and more sustainable. The high-level discussion aimed to review the expansion ... Read more High-Level Meeting on Expansion of City Gas Network in Chandigarh
Punjabs Drug Crisis Exposed: BJP Calls Out AAP Governments Failures
Chandigarh, August 7: A report from the Punjab Assembly committee has highlighted the alarming drug situation in the state. Punjab BJP President, Kailash Singh Dhillon, labeled the report as a testament to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governments greatest failure. He stated that over 65 percent of the youth are affected by drug addiction, which ... Read more Punjabs Drug Crisis Exposed: BJP Calls Out AAP Governments Failures
Punjab Government Committed to Youth Employment, Says Minister Mohinder Bhagat
Chandigarh, August 7: Punjab Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat stated that the state government is dedicated to providing employment opportunities for the youth, aiming to prevent them from seeking jobs abroad. In a recent conversation, he emphasized that under Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns leadership and the guidance of Aam Aadmi Partys national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, regular ... Read more Punjab Government Committed to Youth Employment, Says Minister Mohinder Bhagat
Freehold relief in sight for Chandigarhs leasehold properties
