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Punjab declares holiday for all schools on January 27

Punjab schools will remain closed on January 27 for Republic Day. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reiterated his commitment to securing Chandigarh as Punjab's capital, highlighting the state's sacrifices. This year's Republic Day celebrations also featured Punjab's tableau honoring Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

The Economic Times 26 Jan 2026 11:15 pm

Soldier injured as landmine explodes near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu: An Army soldier was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Monday, January 26, officials said. The landmine exploded when the troops were patrolling a forward area in Keri, the officials said. Also ReadPunjab will go all out to get Chandigarh as its capital: 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 .

The Siasat Daily 26 Jan 2026 8:22 pm

Punjab will go all out to get Chandigarh as its capital: CM

Hoshiarpur: Punjab has been unjustly denied its rightful capital, claimed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday, January 25, and said that any attempt to undermine his states claim over Chandigarh, Panjab University and its water rights will not succeed. Mann said that his government will make all-out efforts to get Chandigarh as Punjabs own capital. 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 .

The Siasat Daily 26 Jan 2026 8:13 pm

Coach, weaver and saint: Meet regions Padma Shri

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 5:45 am

Cold wave conditions to prevail in Punjab, Haryana & HP

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 5:42 am

Punjab farmer moves his house 300ft to give way to eway

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 5:25 am

2 held, gaming fraud racket busted in Bathinda

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 5:10 am

Cops bust money launderer in Pak-linked narco-terror ring

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 4:52 am

Four fast cyber FD thieves deposited in police lockup

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 4:33 am

MNREGA being systematically weakened: Selja

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 4:15 am

Hooda slams BJP for ignoring oppositions Budget suggestions

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 3:58 am

AAP govt failed to deliver results under SC Sub-Plan: BJP

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 12:46 am

Pedal for fitness at border ceremony

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 12:22 am

US tariffs dry up medicinal root trade in Chamba

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 12:04 am

Harsimrat slams AAP over no Rs 1k allowance for women

The Times of India 26 Jan 2026 12:04 am

Four arrested for bank fixed deposit fraud worth lakhs

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 11:15 pm

KIWG 2026: History-making Chandigarh becomes talk of town ahead of Republic Day mens ice hockey final vs Army

Leh (Ladakh), Jan. 25: Completely against the script, the Chandigarh mens team has become the darling of the ice-hockey loving community in Ladakh. In a thrilling semifinal on Friday night, Chandigarh stunned favourites Ladakh 3-2 to enter their first-ever KIWG ice-hockey final. The come-from-behind victory not only won them thousands of local fans but it [] The post KIWG 2026: History-making Chandigarh becomes talk of town ahead of Republic Day mens ice hockey final vs Army appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kashmir Media Watch 25 Jan 2026 8:02 pm

Jammu man held for links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti

Chandigarh: A Jammu resident has been arrested for his alleged links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, the Punjab Police said on Sunday, January 25. The accused, identified as Raman Kumar alias Golu, has been apprehended by State Special Operation Cell of the Punjab Police. In a major breakthrough against Pakistan-backed terror network, Station Operation Cell, 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 .

The Siasat Daily 25 Jan 2026 6:01 pm

Sainyam, Gaurav Win 10m Air Pistol Trial 2 Finals

Karni Singh Shooting Range: Sainyam of Chandigarh and Gaurav Kumar of Uttar Pradesh came out on top in the womens and mens 10m Air Pistol Trail 2 finals, respectively, as the National Selection Trials 1 & 2 concluded here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. World Cup Final silver medallist Sainyam continued her good run of form, finishing on top in the finals with a dominant final score of 243.1, which is 5.4 points more than Rhythm Sangwan who finished second on 237.7. Meenu Pathak once again finished in the top three in the finals, finishing with 218.5 points. Earlier in qualification, Suruchi Singh finished on top with an impressive 587-31x but could only finish in eighth place in the finals. Palak shot 579-16x to finish second in qualification and shot 178.2 in the finals to finish fifth. The experienced Shwetha Singh took the third spot in qualification with a score of 578-18x and came back in the finals to finish in sixth place. Meenu Pathak shot 577-12x in qualification, while Priya Muralidhar hit 576-16x. Rhythm Sangwan and Sainyam scored 576-15x and 576-13x while Divya T S completed the top eight with a score of 575-19x. Gaurav Kumar improved on his second-place finish in Trial 1, finishing on top in T2 in a tightly contested final. Gaurav, who qualified third for the finals with a score of 584-21x, shot 245.5 in the finals to take the top spot ahead of Yogesh Kumar, who finished second with a final score of 244.6, after qualifying for the finals in fifth spot with a score of 583-25x. The experienced Shwetha Singh took the third spot in qualification with a score of 578-18x and came back in the finals to finish in sixth place. Meenu Pathak shot 577-12x in qualification, while Priya Muralidhar hit 576-16x. Rhythm Sangwan and Sainyam scored 576-15x and 576-13x while Divya T S completed the top eight with a score of 575-19x. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Earlier in qualification, Armys Ajendra Singh Chauhan shot an impressive 588-21x to qualify in the top spot. Udhayveer Singh of Punjab (583-26x), Kamaljeet Choudhary of Haryana (583-20x), Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh (582-23x) and Armys Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve (581-28x) completed the top eight. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 25 Jan 2026 4:02 pm

Punjab: Jammu Resident Held For Links With Pak-Based Terrorist Shahzad Bhatti

Chandigarh, Jan 25: A Jammu resident has been arrested for his alleged links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, the Punjab Police said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Raman Kumar alias Golu, has been apprehended by State Special Operation Cell of the Punjab Police. In a major breakthrough against Pakistan-backed terror network, Station Operation Cell, SAS Nagar apprehended Raman Kumar alias Golu, a resident of Jammu, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X. Raman Kumar [] The post Punjab: Jammu Resident Held For Links With Pak-Based Terrorist Shahzad Bhatti appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 25 Jan 2026 3:27 pm

One-year-old boy kidnapped, strangled to death in Haryana's Panchkula; accused posed as father, arrested

A one-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped and strangled to death in Panchkula, Haryana. The accused, identified as Ajay, was arrested after posing as the child's father to abduct him from a crche. Investigations are ongoing, with the boy's mother also being questioned.

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 11:52 am

Multi-layered security blanket in Panchkula

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 8:04 am

Four held for cheating Panchkula resident of Rs 16.3 lakh

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 8:03 am

Night temp drops sharply as colder nights set in

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 8:03 am

R-Day rehearsal: Sector 17 sealed, 1,100 cops deployed

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 7:59 am

Intensive repairs help restore power supply in Mohali

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 7:46 am

27-year-old celebrating friends birthday stabbed to death

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 7:44 am

Man found dead in Sec 27

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 7:43 am

Day after storm, UT back on power trip

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 7:25 am

MC to launch 1 pass parking from Jan 27

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 7:10 am

Once a student, urbanist Alain returns to Chd

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 7:10 am

CPCC launches zero-day nod for green category industries

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 6:54 am

Ranji Trophy: UT script win over hosts Kerala

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 6:54 am

AAP struggles to gain political traction in MC

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 6:52 am

UT celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 6:52 am

Mayor meets UT administrator, thanks him for HIS guidance

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 6:37 am

Ex-sarpanch shot dead in Mansa village

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 4:31 am

Warring condemns Sirhind blast as failure of AAP govt

The Times of India 25 Jan 2026 12:02 am

Market slump, rain clouds loom over Punjabs potato harvest

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 11:58 pm

Amritsar cops bust illegal arms smuggling racket, 3 held

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 11:22 pm

Man injured in firing outside ATM in Amritsar village

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 11:04 pm

Independent journalism essential for a healthy democracy: Anil Vij

Haryana Minister Anil Vij emphasized the crucial importance of independent journalism in upholding democracy, likening journalists to vigilant CCTV cameras. He cautioned against the perils of misinformation and announced a generous allocation of Rs 31 lakh for journalist welfare. He highlighted government measures like pensions and complimentary travel for reporters.

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 8:31 pm

Martyr Sudhir Narwal laid to Rest with full military honours; thousands bid an emotional farewell

In a poignant farewell, Martyr Sudhir Narwal was laid to rest with full military and state honors in his village of Yamunanagar after his valiant sacrifice in Jammu and Kashmir. The community gathered in droves to pay their respects, as his seven-year-old son held a brave front during the heart-wrenching ceremony.

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 8:21 pm

Over 11L appointment letters issued since launch of Rozgar Mela: Minister

Chandigarh: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday, January 24, said that more than 11 lakh appointment letters have been issued nationwide since the launch of the Rozgar Mela, reinforcing the governments commitment to mission-mode recruitment. Puri highlighted Indias strong development vision, advancement in global standing, and expansion in manufacturing, exports, logistics, renewable energy, and 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 .

The Siasat Daily 24 Jan 2026 7:48 pm

Ranji Trophy: Chandigarh wraps up innings win well inside three days

Rohit claims four while Vishu scalps three as Kerala folds up for 185 in 48 overs; Vishnu and Salmans contrasting half-centuries to no avail

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 6:43 pm

SGPC to file FIR over act of disrespect at Golden Temple Sarovar

Chandigarh, Jan 24: Amritsar authorities are preparing to register an FIR after a Muslim youth was seen performing ablutions in the sacred sarovar of the Golden Temple. This act has sparked widespread concern among the Sikh community. The youth, identified as Subhan Rangrez from Delhi, had previously apologized twice, but the manner of his actions [] The post SGPC to file FIR over act of disrespect at Golden Temple Sarovar appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 24 Jan 2026 3:29 pm

Punjab, Haryana universities feature avid global bands in Times Higher Education Rankings 2026

Lovely Professional University leads Punjab and Haryana institutions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, securing a 501600 global band. Several other universities from both states are featured across various bands, indicating progress in research and international visibility despite not reaching top global tiers.

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 2:04 pm

Punjab Police Bust Two BKI Terror Modules, 5 Operatives Arrested

Chandigarh: Punjab Police busted two terror modules of the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with the arrest of five operatives in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur, foiling a possible terror strike and seizing a large cache of arms and explosives. In Hoshiarpur, police arrested four BKI operatives and recovered an RDX-based improvised explosive device weighing about [] The post Punjab Police Bust Two BKI Terror Modules, 5 Operatives Arrested appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 24 Jan 2026 1:41 pm

Punjab: Rail Track Damaged Near Sirhind, Police Probe Explosion Angle

Chandigarh, Jan 24: A portion of a railway track used for freight trains was found damaged near Sirhind in Punjabs Fatehgarh Sahib district, prompting police to investigate whether the damage was caused by an explosion, officials said on Saturday. According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), the damaged stretch of track is located near Khanpur [] The post Punjab: Rail Track Damaged Near Sirhind, Police Probe Explosion Angle appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 24 Jan 2026 1:27 pm

Railway Track Damaged In Punjab, Police Probe Explosion Angle

Chandigarh, Jan 24: A portion of the railway track used for freight trains near Sirhind in Punjabs Fatehgarh Sahib district was found damaged, with police investigating if it was caused by an explosion, a Government Railway Police official said on Saturday. He said the track, located near Khanpur village, 4-5 kilometres away from the Sirhind station, was found wrecked on Friday night. The track was used only for goods trains, he said. Asked whether it was damaged due to an [] The post Railway Track Damaged In Punjab, Police Probe Explosion Angle appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 24 Jan 2026 12:29 pm

'High-grade explosives may have been involved': Explosion damages AmritsarDelhi railway line in Fatehgarh Sahib; loco pilot injured

A suspected sabotage incident rocked the Amritsar-Delhi railway line in Punjab late Friday night. An explosion near Khanpur village, Fatehgarh Sahib, damaged approximately 12 feet of track, injuring a freight train's loco pilot. Authorities are investigating the blast, which occurred around 12:30 am Saturday. Restoration efforts are underway with enhanced security.

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 11:06 am

Saved MC from fiscal ruin: Outgoing mayor

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 8:35 am

PU bars outsiders entry from gate 3

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 8:19 am

Holistic devpt plan sent to Le Corbusier foundation

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 8:19 am

Univ launches annual research awards for faculty

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 8:18 am

HC seeks police report on attacks, thefts targeting lawyers

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 8:00 am

Mohali on the blink too as power lines snap

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 7:58 am

Slammed by storm, Chandigarh left powerless

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 7:58 am

A day when Chandigarhs trees took the fall

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 7:40 am

Region rocked by fierce rain, hail, thunderstorms

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 5:31 am

Prime suspect among 3 arrested for Thikriwal sacrilege

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 5:31 am