CBSE's 3-language mandate adds a new layer of stress in classes 9 & 10
In Chandigarh, parents are voicing their worries about the CBSE's recent decision to introduce a mandatory third language for students in Classes 9 and 10 starting in 2026-27. Their primary concerns revolve around the potential increase in academic stress and possible hindrances to ongoing foreign language programs.
Bomb scare in Chandigarh as several schools receive threat emails, trigger major security alert
Chandigarh schools received bomb threat emails on Thursday, triggering a security alert and investigation. This incident mirrors a similar event in April, where threats targeted various key locations in the city. Authorities are working to maintain public safety and prevent panic, while a separate case involving a man sending over 1,000 hoax threats across India is also highlighted.
Bomb Threats Target Schools and Haryana CM Office in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, May 21: Schools and government offices across the country have been receiving threatening messages. In a recent incident, several schools in Chandigarh and the Haryana Chief Ministers office received bomb threats on Thursday. The threats were communicated via email. The message warned of a bomb explosion at Chandigarh schools at 1:11 PM, stating, The ... Read more Bomb Threats Target Schools and Haryana CM Office in Chandigarh
Major Drug and Arms Trafficking Bust in Amritsar: 5.5 Kg Heroin and 4 Pistols Seized
Chandigarh, May 21: The Punjab Police have achieved another significant success in their ongoing battle against drug and illegal arms trafficking. The Counter Intelligence team in Amritsar has dismantled an international trafficking module. Two traffickers were arrested during this operation, with authorities seizing 5.5 kilograms of heroin, four pistols, and ten rounds of ammunition. Punjabs ... Read more Major Drug and Arms Trafficking Bust in Amritsar: 5.5 Kg Heroin and 4 Pistols Seized
No-vehicle Wednesday: Chandigarh bosses, staff trade car keys for cycles, bus rides
UT Administrator, Chief Secretary Lead Chandigarhs Fuel Conservation Push
Ex-BJP MLAs son among 7 jailed for 10 years in Ambala attempt-to-murder case
SGPC calls Panthic Conference to discuss anti-sacrilege law
Punjab farm fire cases fall to 37 in a day; 738 FIRs filed so far
7,623 in fray for Punjab civic body polls, but contest hit by claims of bias in Barnala
Heat wave scorches Punjab, Haryana and Himachal; Rohtak hottest at 46.9C
Punjab govt defends its finances amid debt row
Punjab announces free bus travel for NEET aspirants
MDU non-teaching staff sit on protest against VC
SAD MLA files complaints against DSP over misconduct, he refutes allegations
Karnal bizman drowns during bid to save wife, body found after 3 days
Probe on after minor explosion near Mustafas house: Police
Six hurt, 1 missing in Rewari ink plant fire
3 youths held with live hand grenade in Fazilka
MES employee dies by suicide at Rewari home, leaves behind pregnant wife, 1-year-old son
Gangstran Te Vaar: 30,721 persons held in 4 months
Misappropriation of Home Guard funds: Haryana Vigilance Bureau files graft case
Labourer dies in construction site mishap, 2 others hurt
Major canal breach in Sirsa district, several acres of farmland under water
Groom held for calling off wedding over dowry demand
Farmer body demands early procurement of sunflower crop
Anil Vij visits protest site, accepts memorandum from power employees
Mann attends court hearing in defamation case via video link
2 Himanshu Bhau gang shooters held after STF encounter in Kurukshetra
12kg ice, 14kg heroin seized in Amritsar & Ferozepur
Punjab Governor Lays Foundation for Road Under Bridge in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, May 20: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria was welcomed by Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Wednesday. This was during the foundation stone-laying ceremony for a bridge at Level Crossing Number 123 in Baltana on the Ambala-Chandigarh rail segment. Addressing the gathering, Governor Kataria emphasized the pivotal role of Indian ... Read more Punjab Governor Lays Foundation for Road Under Bridge in Chandigarh
India Taxi Service Set to Launch in Jaipur Next Month
Jaipur, May 20: Following successful launches in cities like New Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Chandigarh, the cooperative model taxi service, India Taxi, is set to expand to Jaipur. The service is scheduled to begin in the first week of June. The primary goal of this initiative is to provide affordable and safe transportation for passengers ... Read more India Taxi Service Set to Launch in Jaipur Next Month
Recruitment Announced for 14 Positions in ECHS, Including Medical Officers
Chandigarh, May 20: The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has issued an official notification inviting applications for various contractual positions at its polyclinics in Hisar. A total of 14 vacancies are available, including nine Medical Officer roles, one Data Entry Operator, one Dental Assistant/Technician/Hygienist, and three DEO/CIC positions. The application process has commenced and will ... Read more Recruitment Announced for 14 Positions in ECHS, Including Medical Officers
Custody battle in court: Woman kidnaps 5-yr-old daughter, arrested
Soon, get passenger info and route maps at bus queue shelters in Chandigarh
Recruitment Open for 9 Positions Including Pharmacist in ECHS, Apply by June 6
Chandigarh, May 20: The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has announced recruitment for various positions at its polyclinics in Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh. This includes roles for medical officers, dental officers, paramedical staff, and non-medical personnel. The available positions include Officer In Charge (for ex-servicemen only), Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Pharmacist, Nursing Assistant, Dental Hygiene ... Read more Recruitment Open for 9 Positions Including Pharmacist in ECHS, Apply by June 6
Punjab Government Offers Free Bus Travel for NEET Aspirants
Chandigarh, May 20: Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has been vocal against the NEET paper leak, engaging directly with students to hear their concerns. In a significant move, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced free bus travel for students participating in the NEET examination. In a post ... Read more Punjab Government Offers Free Bus Travel for NEET Aspirants
Punjab Governor Advocates Eco-Friendly Travel with E-Bus Initiative
Chandigarh, May 20: Amid global crises, Prime Minister Narendra Modis call for fuel conservation has sparked initiatives across the country. In line with this movement, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria arrived at a railway event today using an electric bus. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to ensure the nations progress ... Read more Punjab Governor Advocates Eco-Friendly Travel with E-Bus Initiative
No-Car Day In Chandigarh: Punjab Governor Takes Electric Bus; Officials Ride Bicycles To Work
CHANDIGARH, May 20: Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday travelled by an electric bus while many officials commuted to work using bicycles as the Union territory observed the first no car-day. Last week, the governor asked UT officials to avoid using four-wheelers every Wednesday in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal to cut down fuel consumption. He encouraged officials to ride bicycles, walk or use public transport. The Chandigarh administration made special transport arrangements [] The post No-Car Day In Chandigarh: Punjab Governor Takes Electric Bus; Officials Ride Bicycles To Work appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New Underbridge Inaugurated in Chandigarh to Ease Traffic for Nearly 1 Million Vehicles Daily
Chandigarh, May 20: Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu, inaugurated a new underbridge on Wednesday to enhance public convenience. Speaking to the media, he emphasized that this project will significantly relieve the daily commuters. Bittu stated, Many projects are evaluated solely based on their financial aspects. While large projects can cost hundreds ... Read more New Underbridge Inaugurated in Chandigarh to Ease Traffic for Nearly 1 Million Vehicles Daily
Manpreet Ayali resigns from breakaway Akali Dal faction; distances himself from SAD
Rebel SAD MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali resigned from the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) and its 'Panthic unity coordination committee'. Ayali cited the inclusion of leaders who had lost moral authority, as per Akal Takht hukamnama, as the reason for his departure. He praised Amritpal Singh's faction and declared he would not join Delhi-run parties or return to the SAD.
Punjab Police Arrests Two Linked To International Smuggling Racket, Recover 10 Kg ICE, 4 Kg Heroin
CHANDIGARH, May 20: The Punjab Police on Wednesday said it has busted an international drug smuggling module with the arrest of two persons and recovery of 10 kilograms of ICE (methamphetamine) and 4 kilograms of heroin. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in contact with a Dubai-based drug smuggler operating from Abu Dhabi or Dubai and were acting under his directions to traffic narcotics in Punjab and Delhi, DGP Gaurav Yadav said. One of the accused had recently returned [] The post Punjab Police Arrests Two Linked To International Smuggling Racket, Recover 10 Kg ICE, 4 Kg Heroin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
How Canada-based suitor planned Punjabi singer Inder Kaurs murder, fled India the same night
Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was allegedly murdered in a chilling plot orchestrated by a Canada-based suitor who traveled to India via Nepal. Police recovered her decomposed body from a canal six days after her abduction, suspecting she was shot inside her car and then dumped. The prime accused, Sukhwinder Singh, allegedly targeted her due to marriage and financial disputes.
ETO suicide: Former Vigilance SP, bizman get 3-yr jail
Vendor resists snatchers, forces them to flee, abandon bike
CM directs mandatory review of Mhari Sadak App complaints in district grievance meetings
Civic polls: 713 papers rejected, opposition protests erupt
Punjab denies rural medical officers benefits on par with health department doctors
Ensure no garbage heap is left unattended: MC chief
Supervisors asked to conduct regular monitoring; teamwork essential to keep city clean
NGT seeks fresh status reports on waste mgmt in Mohali
MC, PPCB Given 6 Weeks To File Replies; Mixed Waste Still Found Near MRF, Hearing On Aug 14
Housing society fire destroys property worth lakhs
Punjab SC Commission objects to derogatory terms in Census 2027 forms
Punjab raises Rs 2,500 crore through market borrowings, opposition attacks AAP govt
Peak power demand in city zooms past 400MW as mercury soars
NGT blames officials for axing of trees in Barnala, theft FIR against unknown persons
Former HC bar association honorary secretary escapes firing bid near Kurali
Punjab Police Uncovers BKI Module, Arrests Two with Hand Grenades
Chandigarh, May 20: Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a module linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), arresting two associates of operators based abroad. This was confirmed by Punjabs Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, on Tuesday. The police seized two hand grenades from the suspects. The arrested individuals have been identified as Ajay from Bajigar ... Read more Punjab Police Uncovers BKI Module, Arrests Two with Hand Grenades
Defamation complaint against Swati Maliwal: AAP MLA appears in court
HC advocate escapes gun attack near Kurali
Petrol prices breach Rs 100/lt mark in Pkl; Chd on the brink
Two arrested for assisting shooter in Yamunanagar murder case
Lawyer caught accepting bribe for patwari
6 injured as explosions rock Rewari chemical factory after fire
Jind man gets 20 yrs in jail for minors rape
Woman killed, 4 injured in Solan car accident
NRIs in Australia, New Zealand trust us, claims SAD
Congress protests rise in fuel prices, paper leak, submits memorandum to Prez
2 held for killing man over old feud in Jhajjar
Warring taunts Jakhar over fertiliser subsidy
Pargat slams AAP govt over fresh Rs 2,500cr loan
Childhood friend booked for murder of MBBS student in Patiala
Collapse of foreign, economic policies: Mann keeps up attack on PM
Punjab 1st state with pole-free villages: CM launches underground wiring project
Farmer jumps before train in Hansi, dies
Jagir Kaur questions decisions on alliance by SAD coordination panel
BJPs failed foreign policy pushing India into inflation disaster: AAP
4 dead as car rams heavy vehicle on highway near Batala
BKI-linked duo held; terror plot foiled
Haryana Government Takes Strong Measures to Combat Yamuna River Pollution
Chandigarh, May 19: The Haryana government has initiated a comprehensive action plan aimed at revitalizing the Yamuna River and reducing pollution entering Delhi through inter-state drains. This initiative focuses on sewage treatment, industrial waste management, and real-time monitoring of pollution in the drains. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reviewed the progress of the states extensive pollution ... Read more Haryana Government Takes Strong Measures to Combat Yamuna River Pollution
Dubey, Suthar And Brar Get Maiden Call-up To India's Squad For Afghanistan Test (Ld)
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: Leftarm spinner Manav Suthar, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, and lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar were on Tuesday handed maiden callups to Indias squad for the oneoff Test against Afghanistan, to be played in New Chandigarh from June 610. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced the 15member squad on Tuesday, with Shubman Gill appointed captain and KL Rahul replacing Rishabh Pant as the vicecaptain. Brar, Suthar, and Dubey have been India A regulars after being standout performers in domestic cricket. Apart from Gill, Rahul, and Pant, the batting group includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, and Dhruv Jurel. With Ravindra Jadeja rested for the game, Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar will handle spin bowling duties. Ravindra Jadeja is an integral part of the team. He's rested for the Test match, and we are trying to give other players opportunities. It's for this Test that we have not picked him, said chief selector Ajit Agarkar in a virtual press conference while announcing the squad. The inclusion of Suthar and Dubey reflects the selection panels intent to expand Indias spin bowling resources in red-ball cricket. In the pace department, Mohammed Siraj will lead the attack with Jasprit Bumrah rested and supported by Prasidh Krishna and Brar. Nitish Kumar Reddy continues in the squad as an all-rounder. The game against Afghanistan is the first time India will be playing a Test since the 2-0 defeat to South Africa at home last year. The Test, though outside the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, carries significance for Indias redball assignments, considering two-match tours of Sri Lanka and New Zealand await them. The inclusion of Suthar and Dubey reflects the selection panels intent to expand Indias spin bowling resources in red-ball cricket. In the pace department, Mohammed Siraj will lead the attack with Jasprit Bumrah rested and supported by Prasidh Krishna and Brar. Nitish Kumar Reddy continues in the squad as an all-rounder. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India Test squad: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vc), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Dhruv Jurel. Article Source: IANS
Body of Missing Punjabi Singer Found in Canal; Family Blames Ex-Boyfriend in Canada
Chandigarh, May 19: The police reported that the body of 29-year-old Punjabi singer Yashinder Kaur, also known as Inder Kaur, was discovered in the Neelan canal near Ludhiana, six days after she went missing. Her family has accused her former boyfriend, who resides in Canada, of kidnapping and murder. They claim she was abducted at ... Read more Body of Missing Punjabi Singer Found in Canal; Family Blames Ex-Boyfriend in Canada
Haryana Government Suspends Four Senior Medical Officials Over Gender Ratio Concerns
Chandigarh, May 19: In a decisive administrative move, the Haryana government has suspended four senior medical officials due to concerns over the deteriorating gender ratio in the state. This action was taken on Tuesday in response to allegations of poor performance and failure to effectively monitor measures aimed at improving this critical demographic aspect. The ... Read more Haryana Government Suspends Four Senior Medical Officials Over Gender Ratio Concerns
Good Opportunity To Try Gurnoor And Prince Against Afghanistan With ODI WC In Mind, Says Agarkar
ODI World Cup: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Tuesday said the inclusion of Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav in Indias ODI squad for the three-match series against Afghanistan was a conscious move to test promising youngsters, keeping in mind the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup, to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Prince bagged 18 wickets in eight matches for Delhi in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy at an average of 19.27. He ended up as the sides leading wicket-taker and the fifth-highest wicket-taker overall in the 50-over competition. Gurnoor, who also earned a call-up to the Test team for the one-off match in New Chandigarh and has been a regular in the India A team, picked up 11 wickets in eight matches in the same tournament. Though Gurnoor hasnt played an IPL 2026 game yet for the Gujarat Titans, Prince has continued his impressive show by picking 16 scalps for Lucknow Super Giants. With no Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Harshit Rana due to workload management and injuries, Gurnoor and Prince have got their chances to be in the 50-over India set-up. I mean, this was a good opportunity. There have been a couple of injuries around, and we have not picked Bumrah for this team. There are a couple of guys who are injured and who were part of the one-day squad before. With Gurnoor, we have seen a lot of promise over the last season and a half, now a tall guy with a bit of pace. Again, keeping the South African (ODI) World Cup in mind, we are obviously going to try a few guys who at that point might be useful if they keep developing. Prince Yadav has shown a lot of promise through the domestic season. I think he had a really good Vijay Hazare Trophy. Obviously, he has bowled well in the IPL. But we have seen that he has grown a lot as a bowler over the last year or so. Again, has the necessary skills to succeed with the white ball. So, it's a great opportunity with these three one-day games coming up because with the way the rules are structured and so much is in favour of the batsmen, you are obviously looking at guys with regard to conditions in South Africa who have a chance of succeeding. There might be a few more we try over the course of the next few series, and these two are the ones that we have zeroed in on at this point, Agarkar said, while replying to a question from IANS, in a virtual press conference on Tuesday. Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey has been given a callup to both ODI and Test teams, after being a regular in the India A team and playing a huge hand in Vidarbha winning the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy and captaining the side to winning the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy. On his call-up, Agarkar added, I mean, that's the role we are looking at anyway. With the Test team, you can see that there is a lot of transition happening at this point. So, we are looking at options. Obviously, there have been a couple of players who have moved away from Test cricket. In one-day cricket, its the same thing - you want guys who can contribute with the bat down the order. But also have the necessary skill to be a frontline spinner or a frontline seam bowler. We think he certainly fits the bill, and we are hopeful that when he gets that opportunity, he will show what he can do. He has shown it aplenty in domestic cricket, and we have seen enough over the last couple of years, maybe a little bit more, that he seems to have the necessary skill to succeed at this level. Agarkar also clarified that teenage left-handed opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will continue to gain exposure with the India A side, with him set to play in the 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka, to be played from June 9-21. He has shown it aplenty in domestic cricket, and we have seen enough over the last couple of years, maybe a little bit more, that he seems to have the necessary skill to succeed at this level. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He has just got a hundred last time he played for India against South Africa. So, as impressive as Sooryavanshi has been, there are other guys who have done as well for India. So, look, we are very excited with what he has been doing in the IPL, and hopefully, he shows a bit of that when he travels with the A team. Article Source: IANS
Suthar, Dubey And Brar Earn Maiden Call-up To India's Squad For Afghanistan Test
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: Leftarm spinner Manav Suthar, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, and lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar have been handed maiden callups to Indias squad for the oneoff Test against Afghanistan, to be played in New Chandigarh from June 610. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced the 15member squad on Tuesday, with Shubman Gill appointed captain and KL Rahul replacing Rishabh Pant as the vicecaptain. Brar, Suthar, and Dubey have been India A regulars after being standout performers in domestic cricket. Apart from Gill, Rahul, and Pant, the batting group includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, and Dhruv Jurel. With Ravindra Jadeja rested for the game, Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar will handle spin bowling duties. Ravindra Jadeja is an integral part of the team. He's rested for the Test match, and we are trying to give opportunities to other players. It's for this Test that we have not picked him, said chief selector Ajit Agarkar in a virtual press conference while announcing the squad. The inclusion of Suthar and Dubey reflects the selection panels intent to expand Indias spin bowling resources in red-ball cricket. In the pace department, Mohammed Siraj will lead the attack with Jasprit Bumrah rested and supported by Prasidh Krishna and Brar. The game against Afghanistan is the first time India have played Tests since the 2-0 defeat to South Africa at home last year. The Test, though outside the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, carries significance for Indias redball assignments, considering two-match tours of Sri Lanka and New Zealand await them. The inclusion of Suthar and Dubey reflects the selection panels intent to expand Indias spin bowling resources in red-ball cricket. In the pace department, Mohammed Siraj will lead the attack with Jasprit Bumrah rested and supported by Prasidh Krishna and Brar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India Test Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vc), Rishabh Pant (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar. Article Source: IANS
Centre will blame West Asia conflict for all its failures: Bhagwant Mann
CHANDIGARH, May 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday attacked the Centre, saying the Union Government would now pin the blame for all its failures on the West Asia conflict. He alleged that the Centre was pushing the country into an undeclared lockdown while hiding the true state of the economy from people. They will increase it many times. In reality, (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi ji will now blame the war for everything. They will say the war is [] The post Centre will blame West Asia conflict for all its failures: Bhagwant Mann appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Three criminals held after exchange of fire with police in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Three criminals were arrested following an exchange of fire with police in Chandigarh, an official said on Tuesday, May 19. The Operation Cell of the Chandigarh police received a tip-off about the movement of three criminals near the bus stand here, said a police official. When the police team tried to apprehend them, the 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 .
Haryana CM Promotes Fuel Conservation by Cycling to Sukna Lake
Chandigarh, May 19: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal for fuel conservation amid the global energy crisis, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini took to cycling on Tuesday. He rode to the rainwater-filled Sukna Lake and then embarked on his morning walk. A government spokesperson informed that during his walk, CM Saini interacted ... Read more Haryana CM Promotes Fuel Conservation by Cycling to Sukna Lake
Haryana Chief Minister Promotes Fuel Conservation by Cycling to Sukhna Lake
Chandigarh, May 19: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal for fuel conservation amid a global energy crisis, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini took to cycling on Tuesday. He rode his bicycle to the rainwater-filled Sukhna Lake and then embarked on his morning walk. A government spokesperson reported that during his walk, CM ... Read more Haryana Chief Minister Promotes Fuel Conservation by Cycling to Sukhna Lake
