In Punjab, Haryana CM Saini urges OBC community to support BJP in assembly polls
CHANDIGARH, May 3: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Sunday called upon the OBC community in Punjab to unite, saying that their collective strength could ensure the BJP forms the next government in the state. Addressing an OBC Sammelan in Punjabs Rupnagar, he also said the BJP works for everyone and gives equal representation to all sections of society. Saini said the people of Punjab, who had given a strong mandate to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the last [] The post In Punjab, Haryana CM Saini urges OBC community to support BJP in assembly polls appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab records revenue surge in April with double-digit growth in VAT
CHANDIGARH, May 3 : Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the state has recorded a significant financial boost in April, driven by a double-digit surge in both value added tax (VAT) and Punjab State Development Tax (PSDT) collections. The Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister said, The state successfully secured approximately Rs 265 crore in combined supplementary revenue from these two sectors, an achievement driven entirely by enhanced monitoring mechanisms, stringent enforcement protocols, and a transparent tax administration [] The post Punjab records revenue surge in April with double-digit growth in VAT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Haryana CM Calls on OBC Community to Unite for BJPs Success in Punjab
Chandigarh, May 3: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Punjab to unite, emphasizing that their collective strength can bring the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power in the state. He stated that the BJP works collaboratively with all communities, ensuring equal representation for everyone. While addressing an OBC ... Read more Haryana CM Calls on OBC Community to Unite for BJPs Success in Punjab
Punjab BJP leaders ask governor to seek report on conduct of CM, misuse of state machinery
CHANDIGARH, May 3: A delegation of the Punjab BJP met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria here on Sunday and submitted a memorandum raising various concerns, including the conduct of the chief minister and the AAP governments recent action against some MPs who joined the BJP. The delegation, led by state BJP chief Sunil Jakhar and consisting of state unit working president Ashwani Sharma and leaders Preneet Kaur, Shwait Malik, Vineet Joshi and Tikshan Sud, met the governor at the Lok Bhawan. [] The post Punjab BJP leaders ask governor to seek report on conduct of CM, misuse of state machinery appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rain lashes parts of Punjab, Haryana; local industrialist injured in Hoshiarpur
Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana experienced rain, strong winds, and dust storms on Sunday, bringing down temperatures. The weather disruptions caused power outages, uprooted trees, and injured an industrialist in Hoshiarpur. Despite initial chaos, skies cleared in the afternoon, offering relief from the heat.
Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta and player Priyansh Arya reached out to a 62-year-old fan injured during an IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants. The fan was hit by a six during the game in New Chandigarh and received medical treatment.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Punjab Kings Co-Owner Preity Zinta and opener Priyansh Arya reached out to Krishan Chand, a 62-year-old spectator injured during the Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants fixture on April 19 at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, connecting with him over a video call to personally check on his recovery and promising a helmet for him when he returns to the stadium. The incident occurred in the 4th over, when a six off Arya's bat sailed into the Harbhajan Stand A and struck Krishan Chand on the face, causing bleeding. He was promptly attended to at the Spectator Medical Point before being transferred to a clinic via a Civil Hospital ambulance. His son, a doctor, accompanied him to the clinic, where he received stitches. The 62-year-old Chand is in stable condition and on the road to recovery, with Punjab Kings extending a personal invitation for him to watch a future match at Dharamshala. Upon learning of the incident, both Preity and Priyansh wasted no time in reaching out. Ashish Tuli, General Manager - Cricket Operations at Punjab Kings, also joined the call, reflecting the franchise's collective concern for Krishans wellbeing. During the call, a warm moment unfolded when they extended a personal invitation to Krishan Chand to watch a future Punjab Kings match live at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Preity Zinta also promised to have a helmet ready for him when he arrives, so he can enjoy the game without any concerns. Punjab Kings wishes Krishan Chand a full and speedy recovery and looks forward to welcoming him to Dharamshala soon. During the call, a warm moment unfolded when they extended a personal invitation to Krishan Chand to watch a future Punjab Kings match live at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Preity Zinta also promised to have a helmet ready for him when he arrives, so he can enjoy the game without any concerns. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Shreyas Iyer-led side will lock horns with Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in Sunday evening. Article Source: IANS
City trio punches ticket to Asian U-17 Boxing Championships
Three teenage boxers from Chandigarh have earned spots in the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian U-17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent. Ranveer (65kg), Gurseerat Kaur (80+kg), and Ishika (60kg) will represent the nation, showcasing Chandigarh's growing boxing talent on the international stage.
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Mika Singh Partners with Governor to Launch Anti-Drug Campaign in Chandigarh
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Punjab Kings: Punjab Kings fast bowler Lockie Ferguson on Saturday praised skipper Shreyas Iyer's temperament and leadership so far in IPL 2026, saying the right-handed batter's attitude has rubbed off really well on the entire team and that going through highs and lows of his career have added to him being a calm and assured leader. PBKS currently sit at top of points table with six wins from eight games and a huge factor in them having an outstanding season has been down to Iyers leadership of a side mixed with exuberance of youth and wisdom of experienced players. Starting on Shreyas, I played against him a lot and played A cricket against him when we were both a lot younger. You can see he's developed into a very confident player. I think that sort of continues through his captaincy. He has a lot of trust in his players. He's had lots of ups and downs in his career and understands that things don't always work out perfectly. But it's not easy to be a captain, as I have had the chance of captaining myself in some franchise tournaments. I can imagine the pressure he's under as the leader of the Punjab franchise, but he does it so well. He's so consistent with his attitude and his temperament amongst the group, which I think flows onto how the guys play, Ferguson told IANS in a virtual roundtable chat organised by the franchise on Saturday. He also credited head coach Ricky Ponting for fostering a high-confidence, enjoyable environment within the squad. It also comes from Ricky as well. They work so well together. They build a lot of confidence within the group. We have a lot of fun and then, I think when cricket happens, the boys really try to turn on and perform for their leaders. So, again, nice to be back with the group. PBKS take on GT in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening, on the back of their unbeaten run in the competition coming to a halt through a six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals in New Chandigarh. Their bowlers, including Ferguson, who was playing his first game of the season, sent down more than twice as many slower balls as RR but gave away 64 runs off 27 of those deliveries without taking a wicket. A costly lapse in execution handed out a harsh reality check for PBKS, who have already conceded five 200plus totals and stand second only to RR. With an economy rate of 10.5, PBKS also sit among the most expensive attacks this season alongside Mumbai Indians (10.9) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (10.4). PBKS have taken the fewest wickets - just 34 - and have the worst average (43.9) and ballsperwicket ratio (25.2) for any side in the competition. Their pace attack has been leaking runs all season, and only MIs quicks have a higher economy rate than Punjabs 10.9. A costly lapse in execution handed out a harsh reality check for PBKS, who have already conceded five 200plus totals and stand second only to RR. With an economy rate of 10.5, PBKS also sit among the most expensive attacks this season alongside Mumbai Indians (10.9) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (10.4). Also Read: Live Cricket Score We know how within the IPL, how small margins can look a lot bigger on TV. But we're just trying to tighten up on areas, try to double down on our planning. We're very lucky with James Hopes leading the scouting and the information we get spot on. We weren't at our best last game, but look, I'm sure the boys will bounce back tomorrow and look forward to that challenge, added Ferguson. Article Source: IANS
Sandeep Pathak Faces FIR After Joining BJP, Sukhbir Badal Accuses AAP of Selective Targeting
Chandigarh, May 2: Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, has launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He criticized the recent FIRs filed against Sandeep Pathak in Punjab, claiming that AAPs approach resembles selective targeting. Badal alleged that individuals who remain within the party face no repercussions, while those ... Read more Sandeep Pathak Faces FIR After Joining BJP, Sukhbir Badal Accuses AAP of Selective Targeting
Punjabs first case under anti-sacrilege law registered in Sri Muktsar Sahib
CHANDIGARH, May 2: Punjab Police registered a first case under the new anti-sacrilege law after torn pages of a religious scripture were found in a slum area in Sri Muktsar Sahib district. The case was registered on Thursday night following a compliant of torn pages of Sukhmani Sahib Gutka were found in Kuchian Mohalla in Malout in Sri Muktsar Sahib, a police official said. The FIR has been registered against unknown persons, Deputy Superintendent of Police Harjeet Singh said on [] The post Punjabs first case under anti-sacrilege law registered in Sri Muktsar Sahib appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chandigarh University Student Sarvesh Gupta Tops IIT JAM 2026 (Physics) Exam with All India Rank 1
Chandigarh University Student Sarvesh Gupta Qualifies 3 National-Level Exams, Tops IIT JAM Physics, Clears TIFR GS & INAT 2026 Aspiring Scientist, CU Student Sarvesh Gupta to Pursue an Integrated Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics at TIFR Mumbai Stick to Fixed Routine with Clear Focus, Determination and Discipline Pay Off, says Chandigarh Universitys Sarvesh Gupta Who Bagged AIR 1 in IIT JAM 2026 Physics In remarkable display of academic brilliance, a Chandigarh University student, Sarvesh Gupta, has made history by securing All India Rank (AIR) 1 in IIT JAM 2026 (Physics), one of Indias most competitive postgraduate entrance examinations in which over 12,000 candidates appeared for admission to Master of Science, Ph D and other post-graduate programs at 22 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Chandigarh University Vice Chancellor & other Officials felicitating Sarvesh Gupta for topping IIT JAM 2026 (Physics) Exam with All India Rank 1 Reflecting exceptional conceptual mastery in Physics, Sarvesh Gupta - a final-year student of B Sc (Hons.) Physics program at Chandigarh University who hails from Nepal also qualified two other prestigious national-level examinations including Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School (TIFR GS) exam which draws 20,000 to 25,000 applicants and IUCAA National Admission Test (INAT-2026) conducted by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune for M Sc (Physics with Astrophysics) programme admissions-2026. I am really pleased to have cleared all these three national level competitive examinations. But since I want to do research in Theoratical Physics and become a scientist, I have opted for Integrated Ph.D. (I-Ph.D.) programme in Theoretical Physics from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai for which 22 students have been selected.As a Chandigarh University student, I had the opportunity to visit TIFR Mumbai for a Ideathon competition through the IEEE Student Chapter at CU where we got the 1st prize. I saw the research labs and infrastructure there during this visit, so its dream come true for me to get an opportunity to study at TIFR. Students receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 25,000 for the first year and the fellowship is enhanced to Rs 37,000 per month (further raised to Rs 42,000 after registration for PhD) at the end of the first year, upon satisfactory performance under TIFR GS, . Joined CUs B Sc (Hons) Physics program in 2023 Son of a government school teacher father and homemaker mother in Nepal, Sarveshs academic journey at Chandigarh University began in 2023 when he took admission in B Sc (Hons) Physics program after completing his Class XII education at Budhanilkantha School in Kathmandu. When I was exploring options for higher education after Class XII, one of my cousin brothers, who had studied mechanical engineering at Chandigarh University, suggested me to take admission at CU for world-class quality education. Then I did some research about the CU and really liked everything being offered here. As CU also provides scholarships to meritorious students to pursue our academic dreams and goals, it was an easy decision for me to take admission at Chandigarh University. I got 50 % scholarship at CU which made my education very affordable for my parents, Sarvesh , a resident of Vishnupura village in Nepals Lumbini who has three siblings (two sisters and a brother),said. CUs Learning Environment & Support to Excel in Academics On his time at Chandigarh University, Sarvesh said, I have always been a physics student with a deep curiosity about how the universe works and more importantly, how the ideas behind it evolved. But my vision cleared after coming to Chandigarh University. Professors in our department are very approachable and we can reach out to them for any assistance whether its a doubt, a discussion, or even if you need personal guidancenot just regarding academics. The research labs and libraries are also excellent at Chandigarh University. This fostered an environment where I could focus on my studies and concentrate on my goals. I knew there was always someone there to assist me with whatever came up, the Chandigarh University provided me great environment and support to excel in academics and pursue my dreams. In fact, its my teachers here who motivated me to prepare for competitive examinations and provided the right guidance and all help for competitive test preparations. My teacher went extra mile for helping in clearing the all three competitive examinations by arranging even mock interview sessions which led to a significant improvement in my performance. So I had interest in physics, but I needed specific guidance for pursuing research. This is the kind of direction one ideally needs to find their path was somewhat lacking, but this is something I found here at Chandigarh University , he added. Preparation Strategy: Stick to Fixed Routine When preparing for competitive examinations, one need to adhere to a strict, fixed routine in order to avoid distractions.I confined my daily routine into manageable time slots for studies. For instance, I would wake up in the morning and head straight to the gym. After an hour-long workout, I would return and attend a few lectures for about an hour while sitting comfortably. Then I will get ready for classes at the University. Once back from University, my priority was to practice questions for about one-and-half-hour or however much time I could spare solely to solving practice problems. After that, I would do whatever I felt like doingwatching videos, hanging out with friends, or just chatting. My roommates and I used to talk the most during our meals. In fact, we would often spend an hour and a half to two hours just eatingchatting away, watching videos, or doing whatever else came to mind. So, while distractions were certainly there, they were successfully managed because I stuck to my schedule. I studied during my designated study hours, and then, during the time allotted for leisure, I simply relaxed and enjoyed myself ,. World-Class Quality Education Across Streams Congratulating Sarvesh Gupta for his exceptional achievement, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University, Deepinder Singh Sandhu said, Demonstrating exceptional conceptual mastery in Physics Sarvesh Gupta secured All India Rank 1 in IIT JAM 2026 among thousands of aspirants nationwide. As Physics is one of the most sought-after subjects in this exam, the achievement reflects his dedication, perseverance and commitment to academic excellence. Sarveshs success also highlights the research-oriented academic environment at Chandigarh University which has led to six students from CUs Physics department qualifying IIT JAM 2026. This outstanding accomplishment shows the learning environment nurtured at Chandigarh University to shape the path of our students, support their ambitions, and empower them to achieve incredible milestones with focused learning and expert mentorship . Chandigarh University is providing world-class education by providing scientifically designed and industry-collaborative progams to our students. Chandigarh Universitys global rankings are testament of the quality of our education across streams, be it science, engineering, business management or humanities. Chandigarh University has yet again continued its remarkable rise in the QS World University Rankings by Subjects 2026 by securing a place among worlds top 300 Universities in three key subjects including Computer Science and Information Systems, Electrical-Electronics Engineering and Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering. By securing Rankings in 11 Subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subjects-2026, Chandigarh University now rank among worlds top 1 % universities. As a research-intensive university, Chandigarh University fosters innovation and allotted a budget of Rs 15 crore this year for research-intensive education of its students. Chandigarh University boasts over 17000 research publications and over 5000 patents filed by students and faculty.The university supports innovation through 30 industry-sponsored advanced research labs and 32 Centers of Excellence (COEs) partnered with companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Hyundai, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, and IBM for providing hands-on training to our students which make them future ready. ChandigarhUniversity ChandigarhUniversity is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located nearChandigarhin the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC. www.cuchd.in .
FIRs lodged against Sandeep Pathak who recently switched to BJP from AAP
Chandigarh: Punjab Police is learnt to have booked Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who recently defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sources said on Saturday, May 2. Two first information reports (FIRs) have been lodged against Pathak under non-bailable sections, they said. No further details about the FIRs have been disclosed yet. Hours before 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 .
Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak Booked In Punjab
CHANDIGARH, May 2: Punjab Police is learnt to have booked Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who recently defected to the BJP, sources said on Saturday. Two FIRs have been lodged against Pathak under non-bailable sections, they said. No further details about the FIRs have been disclosed yet. Pathak was among the seven Rajya Sabha MPs who had quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the BJP. On April 24, the AAP suffered a jolt when seven of its 10 [] The post Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak Booked In Punjab appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
International hostel room to PUCSC president Sohal sparks row
Panjab University's International Hostel, meant for foreign and NRI students, has allotted a room to PUCSC president Gaurav Veer Sohal without a public vacancy notice. This follows a similar controversy in March. While the university claims temporary allotments are possible, students and faculty question the lack of transparency and a formal application process, raising concerns about discretionary decisions.
Legal Troubles Loom for Sandeep Pathak After Joining BJP
Chandigarh, May 2: Sandeep Pathak, a Rajya Sabha MP who recently switched from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), may face significant legal challenges. Two FIRs have been filed against him in Punjab, raising the possibility of his arrest by the Punjab police. Reports from Saturday indicate that non-bailable offenses ... Read more Legal Troubles Loom for Sandeep Pathak After Joining BJP
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Haryana Governor Emphasizes Holistic Development of School Children
Chandigarh, May 1: Haryana Governor Aseem Kumar Ghosh visited the Government Model Culture Senior Secondary School in Nuh and the PM-Shrie Government Senior Secondary School in Firozpur Namak village on Friday. During his visit, he stressed the importance of holistic development for school children. He reviewed essential facilities at both institutions, including academic infrastructure, drinking ... Read more Haryana Governor Emphasizes Holistic Development of School Children
MC house approves agency for new 60 TPD horticulture waste plant
