Chandigarh Pensioners Lose Nearly Rs 8 Crore To Digital Arrest Scams In 2026
Chandigarh: Cyber fraudsters have cheated residents of nearly 8 crore through digital arrest scams in the first ten months of 2026, with senior citizens bearing the brunt of these organised extortion operations. The Chandigarh Cyber Crime Cell received 28 complaints and registered seven FIRs between January 1 and October 31. The number of reported cases []
GMCH Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026
GMCH-32, Chandigarh has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Data Entry Operator. Applications by email will be accepted till 13 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit gmch.gov.in.
Ladakh steps up anti-drug crackdown, seizes narcotics
Leh, Nov 06:- Ladakh Police and the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) have intensified their campaign against drug trafficking, conducting a series of operations across Leh, Kargil, Drass, Nubra and other parts of the Union Territory between June and November 2026. Data accessed by Rising Kashmir from police records shows multiple seizures during the period, including heroin, charas, ganja, suspected cocaine/MDMA and thousands of psychotropic tablets. A key concern emerging from the operations is the suspected use of air travellers to transport narcotics into Ladakh. On October 27, ANTF recovered 3.5 grams of a heroin-like substance from a passenger at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh. Preliminary investigation indicated that the substance had allegedly been sent from Chandigarh for delivery through an air traveller who may have been unaware of the arrangement. Earlier, on October 19, Police Station Leh recovered 21.02 grams of heroin from a 21-year-old passenger arriving from Delhi. Police records described it as the largest heroin seizure in Ladakh to date. Investigators are examining the suspected movement of narcotics from outside the Union Territory and their alleged distribution locally. On November 3, a joint team of ANTF Kargil and Police Station Kargil intercepted a vehicle coming from the Srinagar side at Bypass Bridge and recovered three grams of heroin and 92 grams of ganja. Three persons were identified in connection with the case. On November 6, ANTF recovered another three grams of heroin from a Choglamsar resident at Leh-Phyang Road. October also saw several seizures across the region. Police recovered 10.36 grams of a heroin-like substance near Basgo, around 30 grams of a charas-like substance in Kargil, 81 grams from a rented accommodation in Drass and 91 grams during night patrolling in the same area. In another major recovery, ANTF seized 6,146 Spasmo and Alprazolam tablets during a search operation at Choglamsar on October 1. Other operations led to the recovery of 12.20 grams of heroin from two youths at SNM Hospital in Leh and 13.13 grams of a heroin-like substance from a person working at a hair salon in the town. Kargil Police also arrested two persons in a separate heroin-related case. Earlier, on September 3, ANTF intercepted a vehicle at Phyang Police Check Post during naka checking and recovered a packet suspected to contain heroin. In another operation, police arrested a 24-year-old Israeli national at a checkpoint and recovered 104 grams of a charas-like substance, 16 grams of a ganja-like substance and a negligible quantity of a heroin-like substance. Ladakh Police have urged residents, particularly young people, to stay away from drugs and share credible information about narcotics-related activities with law enforcement agencies.
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Opposition steps up attack over PCS (Mains) results, seeks CBI probe and stay on interviews
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He is absolutely right...: Haryana CM Saini backs Rahul Gandhi's 'alcohol' remark on Bhagwant Mann
Chandigarh [India], November 6 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said the 'alcohol' remark made by Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi about Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is absolutely true. Addressing a press conference, CM Saini said, He is completely right about that. Rahul Gandhi and Mann Sahab used to sit together (in Lok Sabha) as they were part of the INDI alliance. This MP from Chandigarh was Kirron Kher.. She stood up like this to protest and asked them to change her seat, saying, 'I can't sit here, I have to sit over there, he added. Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over the drug menace, questioning its commitment to tackling substance abuse and alleging that the state was being governed from Delhi. Addressing the 'Insaaf Rally' in Sangrur, Rahul Gandhi said that the AAP government had come to power on the promise of eradicat...
A Chandigarh consumer commission directed UCO Bank to pay 15,000 to a widow after finding that its delay in revising her family pension amounted to deficiency in service. The commission said later payment of arrears did not erase the hardship and mental harassment caused.
Bikram Majithia likens PCS exam row to NEET irregularities, appeals CJP, Cong and BJP to unite
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 6 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Friday drew similarities between the alleged irregularities in the Punjab Civil Services (PCS) Mains 2025 examination and the NEET 2026 exam, while appealing the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to unite against it. The results of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Main Examination were declared on November 4, with candidates alleging irregularities, fraud, and corruption soon after the announcement. Speaking to IANS, Majithia said: Today I will appeal to everyoneCongress, BJP, and CJP... if NEET was a rallying point at Jantar Mantar, this PCS recruitment should become a rallying point in Punjab. He added that whether it is Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) or anyone else, no one has the right to leave out deserving candidates and give important government posts to undeserving ones, especially because they are meant to shape the direction and condition of Punjab in the coming times. In an apparent reference to AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal, Majithia said: People sitting in Delhi cannot engage in Punjab's recruitment process because it is a matter related to the state. However, the SAD leader clarified that doubts should not be placed on all those who passed the examination. Citing the concerns of the candidates who raised allegations over the exam results, Majithia said: Some of them are gold medalists, some don't even have parents, how much struggle they might have gone through, how they showed courage, and now they are sharing that there was no transparency in this exam. He claimed that there have been nine to ten recruitment examinations under the AAP-led Punjab government which have been either stayed by the court, or a Vigilance Enquiry has been called into or the examination got cancelled because of paper leak, cheating or cancellation. Reiterating the students' demand for a CBI enquiry into the PCS exam, the SAD leader said: If irregularities take place even in the recruitment of Gazetted officers, then it needs a CBI enquiry...we will soon approach the High Court. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Thursday, also alleged irregularities and corruption in the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Main Examination, accusing the AAP government of running a paper leak mafia under the directions of party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Patil, Sisodia, Pandey Return As Karnataka Name Squad For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Sharad Pawar BKC Academy Ground: Batters Rohan Patil, Luvnith Sisodia and Manish Pandey have returned to Karnatakas squad for the first three matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) announced on Friday. Smaran R. will captain the side after returning from New Zealand, where hes with the India A red-ball team. Senior players Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Gopal, who led Karnataka to victories in their last two Ranji Trophy matches as stand-in captain, have been left out. Both struggled in last seasons Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy -- Mayank scored 135 runs in seven games, while Shreyas made just 25 runs and took five wickets with his leg-spin. Pandey, who was named among the probables, returns to the senior side after two years. Patil and Sisodia make a return to the team after last playing T20 games for them in 2022. The tournament is a big opportunity for Manvanth Kumar L, who had a satisfactory outing in the first leg of the Ranji Trophy hitting two centuries and picking a three-for. A strong show in the shortest format could also put him in contention for an IPL contract after being a part of Delhi Capitals in the 2025 season. Karnatakas batting looks strong on paper, with Karun Nair, Abhinav Manohar and Smaran adding further depth. With so much firepower, the side will hope to do better this season. The bowling, however, is likely to decide how far Karnataka goes in the competition. Pacers Vyshak V, Vidwath Kaverappa and Abhilash Shetty will lead the seam attack. Spinners Shikhar Shetty and Ritesh Bhatkal will share the spin-bowling duties with leg-spinner Pravin Dubey. In Elite Group A, Karnataka will first take on Bengal on November 14, before facing Uttar Pradesh (November 16), Mizoram (November 18) and Jharkhand (November 20) at the Wankhede Stadium. Their remaining group games are against Chandigarh (November 22), Rajasthan (November 24) and Baroda (November 26) at the Sharad Pawar BKC Academy Ground. The bowling, however, is likely to decide how far Karnataka goes in the competition. Pacers Vyshak V, Vidwath Kaverappa and Abhilash Shetty will lead the seam attack. Spinners Shikhar Shetty and Ritesh Bhatkal will share the spin-bowling duties with leg-spinner Pravin Dubey. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Juvenile among four held in Amritsar; 36 kg heroin seized
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 6 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling network with the arrest of four individuals, including a juvenile, and recovered 36 kg of heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Sahil Singh, a resident of Ghanupur in Amritsar; Paramjeet Singh and Kamalpal Singh, both residents of Rajasansi in Amritsar; and a juvenile. Accused Paramjeet Singh has a criminal background and has been facing three cases under the NDPS Act. Apart from recovering a massive haul of heroin, police teams have also impounded two motorcycles used in the logistical movement of the narcotics consignment. DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were allegedly acting on the instructions of a foreign-based handler. The latter was facilitating delivery of heroin consignments near the India-Pakistan border in the Lopoke area and supplying them to other parties through his operatives, he said. Sharing operational details, he said that CI Amritsar had received specific intelligence that the four associates of the foreign-based handler had retrieved a huge consignment of drone-smuggled heroin from the Lopoke border area and they are expected to hand over the contraband to another party somewhere on the Amritsar-Lopoke Road. Acting swiftly, police teams conducted a raid and intercepted Sahil Singh, Paramjeet Singh, Kamalpal Singh and the juvenile near the Bharatmala highway bridge and recovered 36 kg of heroin along with impounding their motorcycles. The DGP said further investigation is underway to uncover the complete network in this case. A first information report (FIR) under Sections 21, 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station State Special Operation Cell in Amritsar.
Haryana CM invites Rahul Gandhi for debate on
Haryana CM invites Rahul Gandhi for debate on vote chori Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his debate challenge, inviting him to the state to face questions from the partys Yuva Morcha President. Offering to arrange the venue himself, the Chief Minister said [] The post Haryana CM invites Rahul Gandhi for debate on vote chori appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Chandan Sanwal Marks 10 Years of The Chandigarh Bytes, Crossing 1 Billion Views
SocialWatch and Hunarshala founder and podcast host Sanwal reflects on a decade of building Chandigarhs hyperlocal community, growing from a website in 2016 to over 2.5 lakh followers. Chandigarh [India],
Shameless self-clean chit on PCS (Mains) exams, claims Punjab BJP
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 6 (IANS) Punjab BJP President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Friday rejected the Punjab Public Service Commissions (PPSC) clarification regarding the controversial PCS (Mains) examination results and alleged that it was a shameless self-clean chit designed to shield influential politicians. Dhillon said the Punjab governments recruitment machinery has been completely compromised, turning competitive exams into systematic rackets where merit is sacrificed. Responding to the PPSC Chairmans statement dismissing irregularities as statistical misinterpretations, he pointed out that an agency facing grave allegations cannot sit in judgment of its own conduct. How can the accused become the judge? The PPSCs internal justification is nothing but an orchestrated cover-up, Dhillon claimed. He alleged, No amount of mathematical jugglery can convince the youth of Punjab that 10 to 11 candidates clearing from a single examination hall and clusters of consecutive roll numbers qualifying in a subjective, descriptive exam like PCS (Mains) is mere coincidence. Why is the commission afraid of an independent forensic audit if everything was above board? he asked. Connecting the PCS controversy to the broader crisis of recruitment integrity in the state, Dhillon reminded the Chief Minister of the Pharmacy Officer (Pharmacist) recruitment examination, where an organised interstate cheating racket involving wireless spy devices, hidden pen cameras, and real-time dictation was busted, leading to dozens of arrests and subsequent High Court intervention. First, it was the Pharmacist recruitment exam, where government jobs were virtually put on sale with high-tech cheating devices and paper-leak mafias running rampant. Now, Punjabs premier civil services examination has been tainted with identical suspicion. This is not an isolated lapse; it is a recurring pattern of corruption under the Aam Aadmi Party regime that has shattered the trust of lakhs of hardworking, educated youth. The Mann governments tall claims of zero tolerance and merit-based recruitment lie exposed as a monumental fraud, Dhillon said. The state BJP chief demanded to hand over both the PCS (Mains) irregularities and the recruitment scandals, including the pharmacist recruitment scam, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under the direct supervision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Punjab fully prepared to host Hockey World Cup in 2030: CM Bhagwant Mann
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann expressed confidence in hosting the Hockey World Cup in 2030. After the successful organization of the Asian Champions Trophy, preparations are underway for the upcoming event. Punjab's rich history in hockey, with 77 Olympians and 48 medal winners, highlights the state's dedication to the sport. The government is investing in sports infrastructure, including six new hockey grounds, to enhance facilities.
Trump ally Harmeet Dhillon quits as US civil rights chief after midterm poll defeat
Digital Desk | New York, Nov 6 (IANS) The resignation of Harmeet Kaur Dhillon, the Civil Rights Chief in President Donald Trump's administration, was announced on Thursday, making it the first departure of a senior official after the Republican Party's defeat in the US midterm elections. The Chandigarh-born Dhillon, who was the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, told Fox News that she had resigned last month ahead of the midterms, but Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told her to stay on till the election was over. Announcing her departure, Attorney General Todd Blanche on social media platform X on Thursday said, She (Harmeet Kaur Dhillon) has defended the civil liberties of every American and enforced the law without fear or favour. The Department is grateful for her dedicated public service, and we wish her every success in her future endeavors, he added. It is usual for senior US officials to leave after the midterms to allow the President to reconfigure his administration. Although a staunch ally of Trump, she dissented with some of his allies over making Sikh truck drivers stereotypes of illegal migrants. After a Sikh driver was involved in a fatal truck crash, Harmeet Kaur Dhillon on social media platform X in August said, Unfortunately, in the fog of outrage, some are using these tragedies as an opportunity to attack law-abiding Sikhs and Indian-origin drivers, simply because of who they are. Many of these law-abiding Sikhs and Indian-origin Americans are hard-working and patriotic. Most were born here or immigrated here lawfully, she added. The Department of Homeland Security posted an announcement with the image of a turbaned Sikh a month later with the caption, America for Americans. Get off our roads; you don't know how to drive Mr Singh. It was taken down after protests. In the heat of the midterms, she sent out more than a thousand election monitors to polling stations across the country, unusual for its scale, and causing unease in Democratic-run states. During her controversial 18-month tenure, Dhillon turned the focus of the agency away from discrimination against groups like non-White minorities that the division had traditionally supported and from what she considered woke -- or progressive -- causes. It caused an upheaval in the division that was known for ensuring that African-American and other minorities were able to vote freely, and a majority of its lawyers quit. She put the priority on cases like anti-Semitism, gun rights, religious liberty, especially what was described as antiChristian bias, and transgender participation in women's sports. As a legal adviser on the Trump 2020 campaign, she questioned the legality of former President Joe Biden's election and alleged there were irregularities in the polling. Dhillon delivered the Sikh prayer Ardas at the 2024 Republican National Convention. She immigrated as a child with her family first to Britain and then to the US.
BJP using ED to scare, lure me: Moga AAP MLA after 36-hour raids
ART Act gives woman independent right to fertility treatment, irrespective of husbands age: HC
HC orders Punjab cops to forward report on cyber terror offence in LPU violence to Centre
HC orders Centre to release pension benefits to daughter of INA soldier
Row in Punjab over PCS results; panel denies charges
1857 revolt began in Ambala, says Vij; Shah inaugurates martyrdom memorial
PAC flags industrial pollution in Buddha Dariya, seeks comprehensive action plan
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PU students revisit 1984 through photos, discussions
Exhibitions feature historical photographs, informational material and commemorative booklet
Gmada scraps builders concessions, to seek 76cr
Temple theft cracked, 3 held; idols recovered
City gets Diwali fire shield: 350 personnel, 7 temporary posts
Protesters released, slain activist Jhotas postmortem, cremation likely too
7 children rescued from begging in Panchkula
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Punjab staff reject DA hike, vow to vote out AAP; stir from Nov 13
Punjab farm fires surge with 440 fresh cases, 647 FIRs filed
Sukhu unveils 26 devlopment projects worth Rs 175 cr in Bharmour
A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, and Panjab University has found that stubble burning in Punjab contributes nearly half of the black carbon pollution in
EC announces electoral roll revision in Arunachal, Mizoram, Sikkim; final rolls in January
Guwahati: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim, along with the Union Territories of Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu. The exercise aims to update voter lists and ensure that all eligible citizens, particularly young [] The post EC announces electoral roll revision in Arunachal, Mizoram, Sikkim; final rolls in January appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Ajith Rams seven-wicket haul helps TN wrap up facile win against Chandigarh
Ranji Trophy: Tripura stun Saurashtra; Mumbai get fourth win, Hyderabad edge Chhattisgarh
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Tripura pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy by defeating former champions Saurashtra by 133 runs on the final day of their Elite Group B clash. Set 342 to win, Saurashtra were undone once again by off-spinner Sandip Sarkar. He followed his first-innings figures of 4-48 with 4-81, and finished with eight wickets in the match. Arpit Vasavada made 89, the only half-century of the second innings for Saurashtra, and was the last man to be dismissed after he was run out by Manisankar Murasingh to seal a famous win for Tripura in Agartala. Sridam Paul was named Player of the Match for scores of 86 and 50. At the Brabourne Stadium, 42-time champions Mumbai beat Railways by 106 runs to get their fourth straight outright win of the season. Mumbai had to wait until the final session to clinch the victory. Railways were 250/5 at the last drinks break and seemed set to escape with a draw. Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali had rebuilt the innings from 83/5 in the 31st over with a 167-run sixth-wicket stand. But on the very first ball after drinks, Goyal attempted a paddle sweep off Musheer Khan, and Musheers brother Sarfaraz, anticipating the shot from first slip, moved swiftly towards leg slip to take the catch. A couple of overs later, Musheer had Ali caught at long-off. Raj Choudhary and Himanshu Sangwan dug in for a while in an attempt to take Railways to a draw. But Tanush Kotian removed Choudhary, and Musheer came back to dismiss Sangwan and wrap up the win for Mumbai, as Railways lost their last five wickets for 15 runs. Elsewhere, Hyderabad scraped home by one wicket against Chhattisgarh in a nail-biting chase of 259 at the Gymkhana Ground. At 220/9, Hyderabad looked beaten, but a 39-run last-wicket stand off 104 balls turned the game, and Rakshann Readdi finished it with a six over long-off. The win also took Hyderabad to the top of the Group B table with 20 points. At the Eden Gardens, Maharashtra thrashed Bengal by 10 wickets in an Elite Group C clash. Bad light had cut into play on three days, but Maharashtra still had time to secure a bonus point. Pradeep Dhade and Hitesh Walunj took four wickets each on day for as Bengal were bowled out for 186 in their second innings, leaving Maharashtra a target of 112 to chase. Openers Sachin Dhas and Prithvi Shaw knocked it off in just 19.4 overs. While Dhas was unbeaten on 61 off 68 balls with 10 fours, and reached his fifty in 43 deliveries, Shaw made an unbeaten 53 off 50 balls, laced with three fours and four sixes, and got his half-century in 47 balls. It was Maharashtras biggest win of the season and their second outright victory. The seven points took them to 19, past previous leaders Bengal, who suffered their first defeat of the season. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat crushed Kerala by an innings and 58 runs to get a bonus-point victory. Urvil Patels unbeaten 210 set up the win, while Arzan Nagwaswalla finished with match figures of 8-83, including 4-24 on the last day, as Kerala were bowled out for 197 after being made to follow on. Tamil Nadu needed three wickets on the final day, and Ajith Ram took them all, finishing with 7-48 to seal the win over Chandigarh. At the Air Force Complex Ground in Palam, Yash Dhulls first hundred of the season helped Delhi hold on for a draw against Services and take three points due to taking a first-innings lead. Chasing 320, Delhi slipped to 119/4 just before tea when Nitin Tanwar removed Ayush Doseja for 14. But Dhull stood firm and finished unbeaten on 104 off 104 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes. He reached his century off 102 deliveries, shortly before the teams shook hands with Delhi, ending on 168/4 after 38 overs. Services captain Rajat Paliwal completed a century in each innings, while ex-Delhi player Mohit Ahlawat made 142 as Services declared their second innings at 397/9. Elsewhere, several games ended in draws. Uttar Pradesh made 492, built on Adarsh Singhs 162 and Madhav Kaushiks 137, and Prashant Veer took 3-42, but they could not get a win over Baroda in Kanpur. Jammu and Kashmir piled up 555/6 and took a 170-run first-innings lead over Pondicherry, who batted out the game thanks to Ankit Sharmas 62 in Srinagar. Andhra replied to Punjabs 592/9 with 505/8 to secure a draw. Shaik Rasheed made 176, while Karan Shinde fell four runs short of a hundred. Rain cost Jharkhand plenty of overs against Odisha, who reached 280/7 on the final day as the match was drawn. Pukhraj Manns unbeaten 153 on the final day saved the game for Himachal Pradesh against Rajasthan. All three Plate Group matches produced results. Satyajeet Bachhav followed his first-innings 6-50 with figures of 7-33 as Sikkim beat Manipur by 201 runs. Nagaland bowled out Meghalaya for 172 in the second innings to win by 122 runs. Mizoram beat Arunachal Pradesh by an innings and 29 runs, with Chinmay Sutar making 175 and Bobby Zothansanga taking five wickets in the second innings. The Ranji Trophy will now take a break for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and resume in January.
Punjab govt issues Letter of Intent for medical college at SSB Nagar
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 5 (IANS) Terming it as a historic Diwali gift, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr Balbir Singh, on Thursday announced that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has fulfilled another major promise by issuing the Letter of Intent (LoI) for establishing a state-of-the-art Medical College and Teaching Hospital at Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar. Balbir Singh said the Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB) has issued the award to Indus Super Speciality Healthcare Private Ltd under the Public-Private Partnership (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer - DBFOT) model. Minister Balbir Singh said the project involved an investment of approximately Rs 160 crore, under which the existing 150-bed District Hospital at Nawanshahr will be substantially upgraded into a full-fledged, National Medical Commission (NMC)-compliant 220-bed teaching hospital along with dedicated academic and residential infrastructure. The complex will also house an advanced 30-bed Super-Specialty Cardiac Care Unit equipped with interventional cardiology facilities, including a Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab) for angiography and angioplasty. Though the formal timeline allows up to three years, since the hospital building, dialysis centre, and critical care block already exist on site, construction for the medical college building will begin next month, and we expect the medical college to be operational within just a year-and-a-half, Balbir Singh said. The Punjab Health Minister said out of the 50 annual MBBS seats, 50 per cent will be strictly reserved under the state government quota, enabling bright local youth to pursue medical education affordably close to home. Highlighting the benefits for the region, Balbir Singh said this milestone project would prove to be a lifeline for residents of Nawanshahr, Balachaur, Ropar, Garhshankar, Banga, Machhiwara towns, and surrounding belts across a 35 to 40 km radius. Earlier, patients suffering acute heart attacks had to be rushed all the way to PGI in Chandigarh, or distant referral centres in Jalandhar, Ludhiana, or Amritsar, often losing precious lives on the way. Now, world-class emergency and cardiac treatment will be accessible right at their doorstep within the critical golden hour, Balbir Singh added.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026 Out - Download CBT Hall Ticket for 243 Posts
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has published an admit-card notice for the PGIMER Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026 under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276, dated 9 September 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for 243 Nursing Officer (Group B) posts. Candidates can access the admit-card login through the designated DigiALM portal at cdn.digialm.com and check their examination details.
Chandigarh Elante Mall Store Fined 31,000 for Deficient Consumer Service
US sanctions Chandigarh couple over fake ship flags for Irans oil fleet
The United States Treasury has sanctioned a Chandigarh-based couple, Suniel Kumar Sharma and Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, accusing them of running a network that helped Iranian oil tankers dodge international rules, Reuters news agency reported.
Jansen, Minhas, Hope Nominated For ICC Mens Player Of The Month For October
ICC Men: South Africas seam-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen, Pakistans young all-rounder Arafat Minhas and West Indies captain Shai Hope have been shortlisted for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for October 2026. Jansen was the driving force behind South Africas 2-1 comeback Test series win over Australia, where he finished with 198 runs and 13 wickets. His biggest impact, though, came in the second Test in Gqeberha. Jansen made 85 and returned figures of 5-33 and 1-34 as South Africa won by an innings and 31 runs to level the series. He then struck another fifty and took three wickets in the decider at Cape Town. Jansens stupendous performances took him to the top of both the bowlers and all-rounders lists in the ICC Test rankings. He is also the first South African to lead the Test bowling charts since Kagiso Rabada did so in 2024 and the first from his country to top the all-rounders table since Vernon Philander achieved it in August 2014. On the other hand, Arafat, 21, was named Player of the Series as Pakistan won the home ODI tri-series, also featuring Sri Lanka and England. The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder made 149 runs from five matches at an average of 29.80 and a strike rate of 119.20. He also picked up nine wickets at 23.22, while conceding just 5.13 runs an over. He was named Player of the Match in the clash against England for scoring 59 before taking 6-40, the second-best ODI figures by a Pakistan bowler at home. In the final game against Sri Lanka in Lahore, his 61 off 31 balls helped Pakistan chase down 326 to win the tri-series. Hope, meanwhile, made three unbeaten centuries against India across both white-ball formats. The wicketkeeper-batter first hit an unbeaten 162 in the third ODI in New Chandigarh to hunt down 352, the highest successful run chase in their 50-over cricket history. He was named Player of the Match in the clash against England for scoring 59 before taking 6-40, the second-best ODI figures by a Pakistan bowler at home. In the final game against Sri Lanka in Lahore, his 61 off 31 balls helped Pakistan chase down 326 to win the tri-series. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
UIPS Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh (UIPS) has invited offline applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Applications can be submitted till 18 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit puchd.ac.in.
GMCH Chandigarh Child Psychologist Recruitment 2026
Chandigarh Administration, Department of Medical Education & Research, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (GMCH Chandigarh) has released Notification No. GMCH/E-II/EA2/2026/48451 for the post of Child Psychologist. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 18 December 2026. Further details are available at gmch.gov.in.
EC Announces New Voter Roll Revision Schedule For Six States, UTs
New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday announced that the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in six more states and Union Territories, including Chandigarh, will begin on November 20, 2026. The final voters list is scheduled to be published on January 21, 2027. The six states and UTs are Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, []
PGIMER Labour Officer Recruitment 2026
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh (PGIMER) has released the notification for the post of Labour Officer. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 07 December 2026.
ECI announces Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in four States, two UTs
The ECI announces Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim
Brar Credits Change In Length, Advice From Gill And Pacers For Three-wicket Haul In Auckland
Gurnoor Brar: India seamer Gurnoor Brar has credited a quick tactical rethink and some advice from his captain Shubman Gill and fellow pacers Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj after picking a three-wicket haul in the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park. Brar returned 3-44, as Indias pace attack bundled out New Zealand for 185 in 40.2 overs to set up a five-wicket win by the DLS method at the Eden Park on Wednesday. The atmosphere here is very good for bowling. The wickets are quite good. We had practiced here for four or five days earlier, so the wicket was similar. I just backed my length and my bowling style, and these are the results, Brar said in a video posted on the BCCIs social media accounts on Thursday. The tall seamer had been hit for a six in his very first over and he said that prompted a change of plan. The game plan was that the straight boundary here is a bit short. The six I conceded off my first over was on a slightly fullish delivery. So my thought process was to pull the length back and make it hard to hit over square leg or fine leg. I discussed this with Shubman, Arshdeep and Anshul, who had bowled on this wicket before, and they suggested if we hit the hard length, I would get better bounce because of my height. Indias seamers found movement and bounce from just short of a good length throughout. Arshdeep Singh took 4-70, and Anshul Kamboj, named Player of the Match, gave away only 22 runs in his 10 overs while claiming two wickets. Brar stated the collective effort of the four-pronged pace attack made the day special. All four of us have got an opportunity together. Obviously, Arsh has played a lot of games. He is the most experienced bowler in India in the T20s. So, my plan was that if I am here to bowl, I have to back myself up and I have to win it for this team. That combined effort made it even more fun. Even Auqib (Nabi) didnt get a wicket, but he bowled brilliantly and Anshul bowled brilliantly. I bowled a brilliant spell as well and had wickets too. So, it feels really good if all four fast bowlers are playing for a purpose, and we achieve that. So, hopefully, we will keep doing this. Kamboj, who conceded 82 runs without a wicket on his ODI debut against the West Indies in New Chandigarh last month, said he had kept his focus on the conditions and bowling the right lengths. Basically, I wasnt thinking much about it. I was just thinking about the situation and what the situation demands, and according to that, I should execute my plans and lengths more and not think about other things. Its because at last, you have to see whats happening with the wicket, what is the right length you want to bowl. So, I should focus more on that. The Haryana pacer further said his outlook had changed since his international debut came in a Test match against England in Manchester in 2025, which didnt go too well. My approach and mindset about cricket has changed. I am playing cricket with an attacking mindset due to more games being played nowadays. So, I am playing better with an attacking mindset now. My body language is better and this was my mindset after I made my debut to keep my body language and mindset attacking so that my body language becomes positive. Kamboj added that one bad outing was never going to define him. I wanted to focus on what I am doing well and not focus on what went wrong. But no ones career is decided by a single match because the hard work of 10-12 years, it cant be decided by a single match. So, I wanted to change my approach and keep my mindset attacking. So, I am playing better with an attacking mindset now. My body language is better and this was my mindset after I made my debut to keep my body language and mindset attacking so that my body language becomes positive. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
EC announces SSR of electoral rolls in six States
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday, November 5, announced a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim. The poll roll revision exercise seeks to enrol eligible voters, particularly young and first-time electors, and facilitate advance applications from those who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
16 Arrested as Punjab Police Bust Arms, Drug Trafficking Networks in Amritsar
CHANDIGARH, Nov 5: Punjab Police have arrested 16 persons and busted multiple illegal arms and drug trafficking networks in Amritsar, recovering five pistols, two sophisticated Uzi guns, two hand grenades, 34 kg of heroin and 26 live cartridges. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that the recoveries were made by Amritsar Rural [] The post 16 Arrested as Punjab Police Bust Arms, Drug Trafficking Networks in Amritsar appeared first on Northlines .
Chandigarh-based couple face US sanctions over Iran oil links
Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on a Chandigarh-based couple and a web of companies they run for allegedly supporting Irans shadow fleet by providing false flags and certifications to transport petroleum. The US Department of Treasury sanctioned Suniel Kumar Sharma and his wife Jaspreet Preeti Shahid for allegedly defrauding maritime regulatory administrations across multiple Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
EC announces Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in six States, UTs
The Election Commission on Thursday announced a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim. The poll roll revision exercise seeks to enrol eligible voters, particularly young and first-time electors, and facilitate advance applications from those who will become eligible on April 1, July 1 and October 1, 2027. The draft electoral rolls will be published on November 30. Final publication of electoral rolls will take place on January 21, 2027. The Commission has directed chief secretaries of the respective States and UTs to ensure adequate manpower and resources for the exercise.
ECI Orders Voter Roll Revision in Six States, Final Lists on January 21
NEW DELHI, Nov 5: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in six States and Union Territories, fixing January 21, 2027, as the deadline for publication of final voters lists, with January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. The exercise will cover Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra [] The post ECI Orders Voter Roll Revision in Six States, Final Lists on January 21 appeared first on Northlines .
US sanctions Chandigarh couple for aiding Iran oil trade
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a Chandigarh-based couple, Suniel Kumar Sharma and Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, and their network of companies. They are accused of providing false flags and certifications to support Iran's shadow fleet, enabling the transport of petroleum and evasion of international restrictions. Their operations involved defrauding maritime regulatory administrations and establishing fraudulent flagging registries across multiple jurisdictions.
US sanctions Indian businessman, wife for helping Iran evade oil curbs
The US has sanctioned Chandigarh-based businessman Suniel Kumar Sharma, his wife and several associated entities for allegedly helping Iran evade oil restrictions through fraudulent registrations
Rahul Gandhi launched an attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing his government of failing to control crime. He emphasized that gangsterism and drug issues remain unsolved under AAP's leadership. Rahul further criticized the BJP and accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of supporting criminal activities. The rally included the father of Sidhu Moose Wala, highlighting recent violence in Punjab.
HM Shah to participate in 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' in Haryana
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will participate in the 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march in Haryana's Karnal on Thursday. A 'padyatra' will be organised from Sector-12 to Dayanand Chowk as part of this event, which is being carried out by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) across the nation to counter the INDIA bloc's campaign against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Tight security arrangements are in place for the Home Minister's visit. The Home Minister will then travel to Ambala and formally inaugurate the modern Martyrs' Memorial later in the day and tour the entire complex. This will be the Home Minister's first visit to Ambala Cantt, though it marks his third visit to Ambala overall; he had previously visited twice to address election rallies. Unlike those earlier occasions, this visit is not for a political platform, but rather to pay tribute to the sacred memory of the immortal heroes of the nation's first war of independence (1857). This comes as part of Haryana's 60th foundation day celebrations. On Haryana's 60th Foundation Day, on November 1, Home Minister Shah extended warm greetings, lauding the state's contributions through its soldiers, farmers, and athletes. Taking to X, the Home Minister said, Heartfelt greetings to all the residents of the state on the Foundation Day of Haryana, the land of valour, labour, and prosperity. Be it defending the nation on the borders, enhancing the honour of the Tricolour on the sports fields, or setting new benchmarks in agriculture and animal husbandry, Haryana's contribution in every field is unparalleled, he said. The state's valiant soldiers, talented athletes, and hardworking farmers have always infused new strength into the nation's pride and prosperity. I pray to God that the state continues to march ahead on the path of progress in this manner, HM Shah added.
