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Haryana Expands Job Opportunities for Former Agniveers

Chandigarh, August 19: The Haryana government has significantly increased employment opportunities for former Agniveers. The government has introduced a 20% horizontal reservation for direct recruitment in specific positions. Additionally, there is a 5% horizontal reservation for other Group-C positions and a 1% reservation for Group-B positions related to skill specialization. These directives were issued on ... Read more Haryana Expands Job Opportunities for Former Agniveers

Morningstar 19 Aug 2026 2:05 am

Sudhir Sharma appears before vigilance bureau

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 11:32 pm

SGPC asks Pak to expand Sikh pilgrims visa quota to 7.5k

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 11:32 pm

Sirmaur bizman found murdered in Paonta Sahib parking lot

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 11:20 pm

Junior Girls' Football: Meghalaya Wins At Subroto Cup

The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament commenced in New Delhi, featuring a junior girls' match where Meghalaya defeated Chandigarh 2-0. The opening ceremony included vibrant performances and an address by Air Marshal S Sivakumar, highlighting the tournament's role in promoting young talent.

Rediff 18 Aug 2026 10:30 pm

Punjab BJP Accuses AAP Government of Hindering Court Orders on DA Payments

Chandigarh, August 18: The President of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party, Keval Singh Dhillon, targeted the state government on Tuesday. He claimed that instead of complying with the Punjab and Haryana High Courts 15-day deadline for paying pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) to government employees and pensioners, the Punjab government is attempting ... Read more Punjab BJP Accuses AAP Government of Hindering Court Orders on DA Payments

Morningstar 18 Aug 2026 9:55 pm

Meghalaya win opening match of U-17 girls Subroto Cup nationals

Shillong, Aug 18: Meghalaya defeated Chandigarh 2-0 in their opening match of the 65th edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. The match was played in Group D of the U-17 girls category. Meghalaya are being represented at the tournament by Little Star Higher Secondary School [] The post Meghalaya win opening match of U-17 girls Subroto Cup nationals first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 18 Aug 2026 9:23 pm

Junior Women's Hockey Nationals: Top Teams Secure Victories

At the 16th Hockey Junior Women National Championship in Pune, Chandigarh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh secured decisive wins, while Manipur narrowly defeated Maharashtra in a thrilling Division A encounter. Key players delivered strong performances, including hat-tricks, contributing to high-scoring matches and close finishes.

Rediff 18 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

L&T Finance to open 500 gold loan branches

Non-bank lender L&T Finance is planning to open 500 gold loan branches in this financial year, increasing its network from 330 branches as of March 31, to expand its footprint in the sector that is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 30% for the next two years.The expansion follows the companys entry into the gold loan market last year through the acquisition of the gold loan business of Chandigarh-based Paul Merchants Finance Private Ltd. L&T Finance paid Rs 537 crore for the all-cash deal, which helped it acquire a Rs 1,350 crore loan book, 130 branches and 700 employees.Gold loan serves as one of the key drivers of our growth agenda, as L&T Finance continues its transformation into a risk-first, tech-first, AI (artificial intelligence)-native retail financial institution, chief operating officer Raju Dodti said in Kolkata.Also read: UPI costs Rs 20,700 crore, government allocation just Rs 2,000 crore: Parliament PanelHe said that while the lender aims to grow more than 20% at the enterprise level, its gold loan business is expected to increase over 50%, albeit on a low base.Credit rating agency ICRA projected a more than 30% compound annual growth rate in organised gold loans by banks and non-bank financial companies during 2026-27 and 2027-28, surpassing Rs 30 lakh crore by March 2028 from Rs 18.5 lakh crore at the end of March this year.

The Economic Times 18 Aug 2026 4:28 pm

Chandigarh University Student builds AI-Powered Startup 'Fovea Infotech'; Crosses Rs 50 Lakh Turnover in Less Than a Year of Operations

Chandigarh University Student builds AI-Powered Startup 'Fovea Infotech'; Crosses Rs 50 Lakh Turnover in Less Than a Year of Operations

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Pride of Chandigarh: Vikrant Jolly Qualifies for Ontario

In a notable achievement for the citys legal fraternity, young Chandigarh advocate Vikrant Jolly The post Pride of Chandigarh: Vikrant Jolly Qualifies for Ontarios Legal Elite appeared first on Khalsa Vox .

Khalsa Vox 18 Aug 2026 6:01 am

Punjab Congress Criticizes AAP Government Over Finance Department Orders

Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Congress President Raja Amarinder Singh Warring accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of disrespecting the judiciary. This allegation follows directives issued by the states finance department, which appear to contradict the Punjab and Haryana High Courts orders regarding the payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to government employees. ... Read more Punjab Congress Criticizes AAP Government Over Finance Department Orders

Morningstar 18 Aug 2026 2:00 am

2 families lose over Rs 40L to immigration fraud

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 12:50 am

ASAP Protests over unsafe drinking water at PU

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 12:49 am

PU faces student protests over UIET detention issue

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 12:46 am

Class XI student hits the mark with seven-medal haul

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 12:43 am

Mohali-Sirhind highway to open by Sept-end

Final inspection completed for 651-crore greenfield corridor; 27-km express link expected to slash travel time and ease congestion at Landran Chowk

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 12:37 am

PSEB daily wage staff protest over delay in regularisation

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 12:35 am

PU students protest over security, shut gate 2

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 12:34 am

MC set to tighten rules for meat shops, restaurants

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 12:33 am

HC pushes for International Arbitration Centre in Chandigarh

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 12:30 am

2 Jhajjar girls make it to Indias para hockey squad

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 11:43 pm

2 cops killed as car collides head-on with truck in Shimla

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 11:41 pm

CM releases Rs 27cr for development projects in Chopal

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 11:31 pm

CM for speedy procurement of medical equipment

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

Punjab-Haryana score key BJP berths, HP draws a blank

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 11:23 pm

Meet the only woman Hindu zamindar of Pakistan

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 10:58 pm

Punjab plans industry-led revamp of govt ITIs

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

Rs 500cr MILKFED seed subsidy scam: HC issues notice to govt

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 10:43 pm

BJPs Tarun Chugh Criticizes Congress Over National Anthem Controversy

Chandigarh, August 17: BJP MP Tarun Chugh has sharply criticized the Congress party regarding the controversy surrounding the national song Vande Mataram. He also accused Congress of double standards concerning the student protests in Jharkhand. In an interview, Chugh expressed his disappointment over Congress leader Sonia Gandhis alleged failure to fully sing Vande Mataram during ... Read more BJPs Tarun Chugh Criticizes Congress Over National Anthem Controversy

Morningstar 17 Aug 2026 9:50 pm

8th pay commission: What's on the agenda for upcoming states visits and meetings? Check top updates

8th pay commission: What's on the agenda for the panel's upcoming states visits in August and September? Check top updates for the planned meetings in Jaipur, Chennai, Chandigarh, Puducherry and Mumbai.

Livemint 17 Aug 2026 7:42 pm

Verka Recruitment 2026: 172 Positions Available Including Deputy Manager, Apply by August 25

Chandigarh, August 17: The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited (Verka) has announced the recruitment of qualified candidates for various positions, including Deputy Manager. A total of 172 vacancies have been officially notified, inviting applications from interested individuals. Among the 172 vacancies, there are 15 positions for Deputy Manager (Marketing), 2 for Deputy Manager ... Read more Verka Recruitment 2026: 172 Positions Available Including Deputy Manager, Apply by August 25

Morningstar 17 Aug 2026 6:35 pm

Chandigarh University Hosts National Space Technology Conclave with ISRO; 30 Eminent Space Leaders & Scientists Deliberate on India's Future Space Missions

Chandigarh University Hosts National Space Technology Conclave with ISRO; 30 Eminent Space Leaders & Scientists Deliberate on India's Future Space Missions

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

Attempt to stop

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Punjab BJP President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Monday expressed concern over the alleged disrespect shown to the national song Vande Mataram during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters in Delhi. He claimed when the entire nation was immersed in the spirit of patriotism on the sacred occasion of Independence []

bhaskarlive 17 Aug 2026 5:32 pm

IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rain in J

Panchkula, Aug 17: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and other parts of the western Himalayan region over the next few days, while Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab are also likely to receive heavy rain on August 17 and 18. The IMD said [] The post IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rain in J&K, Himachal appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 17 Aug 2026 1:01 pm

From Chandigarh To Britain: Arshdeep Singh Dang Becomes First Sikh RAF Fighter Pilot Since WWII

Born in Chandigarh and raised in Britain, Arshdeep Singh Dang has turned a family dream into a historic Sikh milestone in the RAF.

The LogicaI Indian 17 Aug 2026 11:22 am

Punjab transfers 12 IPS officers in major police reshuffle

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) The Punjab government has ordered a significant administrative reshuffle in the state police department, transferring and reassigning 12 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The orders, issued by the Department of Home Affairs (Home-I Branch) on Sunday, take effect immediately on administrative grounds. According to the release, V Neeraja, IPS (1994), has []

bhaskarlive 17 Aug 2026 5:32 am

Rs 1,419 crore sanction for Qadian

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Minister of State (MoS) for Railways and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has hailed the sanction of the detailed estimate of Rs 1,419.05 crore for the 39.68-km Qadian-Beas new broad-gauge railway line, describing it as a major milestone for Punjab and a historic development for the Majha []

bhaskarlive 17 Aug 2026 2:32 am

89-yr-old man hacked to death in Hisar, 3 booked

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 1:34 am

Retired Haryana cop injured in mishap dies

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 1:25 am

Punjab farmers way blocked at Khanauri, detentions in Jind

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 1:19 am

Boy electrocuted while playing near pole in Sonipat village

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 1:18 am

HSGMC shifts Aug 25 Panthic gathering to Ambala

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 1:17 am

Got 150 stitches: Harsimrat writes to Shah for NIA probe

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 1:14 am

Firing near Charkhi Dadri bus stand; four arrested

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 1:12 am

Inquiry officer a public authority under RTI Act: Pb panel

The Times of India 17 Aug 2026 1:10 am

BJP Leader Jaiveer Shergill Visits Sukhbir Singh Badal, Wishes for Quick Recovery

Chandigarh, August 16: BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill met with Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday to inquire about his health. In a post on the social media platform X, Shergill expressed his wishes for Badals swift recovery. Badal has suffered serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment, having received 150 stitches. Sukhbir ... Read more BJP Leader Jaiveer Shergill Visits Sukhbir Singh Badal, Wishes for Quick Recovery

Morningstar 16 Aug 2026 11:50 pm

Major Reshuffle in Punjab Police: Transfers of 12 IPS and 112 PPS Officers Announced

Chandigarh, August 16: The Punjab government has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle within the police department, involving the transfer of 12 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and 112 Punjab Police Service (PPS) officers. Orders issued by the Home Department state that all transfers and new appointments are effective immediately. Among the IPS officers, V. Neerja ... Read more Major Reshuffle in Punjab Police: Transfers of 12 IPS and 112 PPS Officers Announced

Morningstar 16 Aug 2026 11:05 pm

8th pay commission: Here's how unions, stakeholders can apply for meetings in Chennai, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Jaipur

The 8th pay commission recently concluded its four-day session in Delhi between 7 and 10 August and has scheduled meetings in Chandigarh, Chennai, Jaipur, Mumbai and Puducherry in August and September.

Livemint 16 Aug 2026 6:21 pm

Sukhbir Badal Discharged from Hospital, Calls for NIA Investigation into Attacks

Chandigarh, August 16: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister, has been discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. He was admitted following an attack at a Gurudwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, a Member of Parliament from the Shiromani Akali Dal, has written to Union Home ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Discharged from Hospital, Calls for NIA Investigation into Attacks

Morningstar 16 Aug 2026 6:15 pm

Controversy Erupts Over Vande Mataram During Independence Day Celebrations

Chandigarh, August 16: The Independence Day celebrations took a controversial turn as former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and the Gandhi family. He accused them of disregarding the importance of democracy and Parliament. This remark followed an incident during the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Congress headquarters. While ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Vande Mataram During Independence Day Celebrations

Morningstar 16 Aug 2026 4:39 pm