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Sikh clergy excommunicates SGPC member Chawla over rape case

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 20 (IANS) The five Sikh high priests on Sunday excommunicated Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) member and senior Shiromani Akali Dal-Badal leader Amarjit Singh Chawla, who has been facing a rape case. A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting held in the Akal Takht Secretariat here, and the announcement was made by the Akal Takht's Acting Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gargaj. The action against Chawla was taken in connection with a rape case registered against him at Anandpur Sahib. A woman had alleged that Chawla had raped her during her stay in Anandpur Sahib. The Akal Takht also excommunicated its Additional Head Granthi Malkit Singh, who was accused of sending her obscene messages. According to the Akal Takht, Chawla was expelled from the Sikh Panth following the passing of a 'Gurmata' over alleged serious violations of Sikh conduct and Panthic rules. The Sikh community has also been directed not to maintain religious, social or political association with him. Giani Malkit Singh, Additional Head Granthi of Akal Takht Sahib, was expelled from the Panth over alleged actions contrary to Panthic discipline. The decision has barred both Chawla and Malkit Singh from serving in any Sikh institution, gurdwara management committee, or religious platform throughout life. A first information report (FIR) was registered against Chawla on the complaint of a woman who alleged that she was held captive and raped at a serai in Anandpur Sahib. The FIR was registered under Sections 64, 127 (2) and 351 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on August 21. The names of Malkit Singh and Mohan Singh, a driver at Takht Kesgarh Sahib, have also figured in the complaint, with the woman alleging that they sent her vulgar messages. However, Chawla termed the allegations a part of a political conspiracy. He has already resigned from the SGPC membership and all party posts.

bhaskarlive 20 Sep 2026 5:09 pm

BJP Organizes Blood and Organ Donation Camps in Chandigarh to Honor PM Modi

The BJP in Chandigarh held blood and organ donation camps to celebrate PM Modis birthday and 25 years of public service. BJP Organizes Blood and Organ Donation Camps in Chandigarh to Honor PM Modi

Daily Kiran 20 Sep 2026 3:18 pm

47.3 Kg Heroin, Arms Seized From Four in Faridkot: Punjab Police

Chandigarh, September 20: Punjab Police on Sunday busted a cross-border heroin smuggling network in Faridkot and arrested four operatives, recovering 47.3 kg of heroin, three pistols, three magazines, 15 cartridges and two vehicles, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. The recovery was made during an operation by Faridkot Police, which led to the dismantling [] The post 47.3 Kg Heroin, Arms Seized From Four in Faridkot: Punjab Police appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 20 Sep 2026 3:05 pm

How green corridors are becoming lifelines for patients across Noida-NCR

A journey that would ordinarily be measured in traffic signals and minutes was reduced to a race against time: A donor heart travelled nearly 20 kilometres from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad to a hospital in Noida in just 16 minutes, as traffic police cleared the way for the ambulance carrying it. The heart, donated by a woman in Chandigarh, was flown to Hindon Airport by air ambulance before being transported by road to Fortis Hospital in Sector 62, where it was successfully transplanted into a 62-year-old patient, officials said. Noida DCP (Traffic) Abhay Kumar Mishra told PTI that the green corridor was created between Ghaziabad and Sector 62, with traffic regulated along the route to minimise interruptions on September 9. A green corridor spanning approximately 20 kilometres was set up from Ghaziabad to Noida Sector 62. At 2 pm, the heart was transported from Hindon Airport by ambulance and, travelling by road, reached Fortis Hospital in Sector 62 in 16 minutes, Mishra said. Th

Business Standard 20 Sep 2026 10:26 am

Chandigarh langar to give away 10 iPhone 17 handsets as prasad on Sept 22

He added that the initiative would eventually expand to 10 other cities in Punjab.

Mid Day 20 Sep 2026 8:15 am

Taxi driver found murdered with stab marks in Sector-38

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 1:43 am

Woman loses Rs 1.13 lakh in UPI fraud

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 1:40 am

Youth busted with over 250g heroin in Panchkula, remanded

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 1:36 am

Panchkula MC sets month-end target for 15-crore recarpeting

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 1:13 am

Mohali duo arrested hours after night snatching

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 1:09 am

Kataria can sanction funds for Rs 100cr works

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 1:08 am

12-year term for trio caught with 16.5kg charas in 2018

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 1:08 am

Woman loses 76k in car registration scam in Panchkula

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 1:06 am

Chandigarh man loses 2.6 lakh in credit card fraud

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 1:04 am

Road rage victims death sparks major protest in Pehowa

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 12:33 am

Man gets 20-year RI for abducting, raping minor

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 12:24 am

Chamba gets 10 electric and 10 diesel buses

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 11:30 pm

Named after a saint, Faridkot celebrates its heritage

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 11:27 pm

Light rain likely at isolated places in HP till Sept 21

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 11:21 pm

Monsoon starts retreat, Punjab remains rain deficit

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 11:18 pm

Ex-Mansa Congress chief receives threat call

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 11:16 pm

Anti-snake venom saves 473 lives in Haryana this year

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 11:14 pm

Punjab: Police seize 17 kg heroin, three arrested

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 19 (IANS) In its third major strike within four days, Punjab Polices Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted another cross-border narcotics smuggling module with the arrest of three key operatives and recovered 17 kg of heroin from their possession, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday. Police identified the arrested as Prince, Malkit Singh, and Rajinder Singh, all residents of Kot Mit Singh in Amritsar. Apart from recovering 17 kg of heroin, police teams also impounded a car used for transporting the contraband. With this seizure, CI Amritsar has pushed the total recovery of heroin to 54 kg in four days, having previously recovered consignments of 27 kg and 10 kg. DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were allegedly operating in coordination with cross-border smugglers and receiving heroin consignments for further supply. Sharing operational details, he said CI Amritsar teams had received specific input that three operatives of the smuggling module had received a drone-dropped consignment and were expected to strike a major drug deal beneath the flyover on the Amritsar-Tarn Taran road. Acting promptly, police established a checkpoint and intercepted their car near the park by the flyover. During the search, 17 kg of heroin was recovered. The DGP said further investigation is underway to establish complete forward and backward linkages in the case, identify other persons involved, and dismantle the wider cross-border narcotics network. Earlier, on September 16, four persons were held with 27 kg of heroin and a foreign-made .30 bore PX5 pistol with three cartridges. On September 18, one person was held with 10 kg of heroin.

bhaskarlive 19 Sep 2026 7:21 pm

NCB secures conviction of 3 in 16.5 kg interstate charas trafficking case

NCB has secured the conviction of three people in a 2018 interstate charas trafficking case involving the seizure of 16.5 kg of the drug near Chandigarh. Two accused were sentenced to 12 years in prison, while the third received a one-year sentence.

IBTimes 19 Sep 2026 7:13 pm

Punjab and Haryana High Court Safai Sewak and Mali DV Schedule 2026 - Check PDF at highcourtchd.gov.in

Check Chandigarh HC Safai Sewak and Mali Recruitment 2026 interview-cum-DV date, admit card release date, 167 vacancy breakup, age limit, fee, and selection process verified from the official notice.

FreeJobAlert 19 Sep 2026 6:19 pm

Fight decisive battle against drugs: Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Punjabis

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 19 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday called on the people of Punjab to fight a decisive battle against drugs. Punjab is currently going through a serious drug crisis. Drugs have devastated many families and ruined the lives and futures of numerous young people, Chouhan said in a video message posted on X. Under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slogan Eradicate Drugs, the party is organising the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra across Punjab. The campaign began on September 18 in Madhopur, Pathankot. As part of the campaign, yatras are being taken out from four locations. After offering prayers at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo, Chouhan and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will flag off the fourth yatra on September 21. Expressing concern over the drug crisis ahead of his Punjab visit, Chouhan said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab had failed badly in addressing the problem. He said the time had now come for the people of Punjab to wage a decisive battle against drugs. With this objective, the BJP is organising its Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra from September 18 to September 30. Appealing to the people of Punjab, Chouhan said, My sisters and brothers of Punjab, elders, sons and daughters, come forward and participate in this yatra in large numbers to make Punjab drug-free. Let us fight a decisive battle against drugs so that Punjab can be made drug-free. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday flagged off the second Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra from Fatehgarh Sahib town. She said, When Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann came to power in Punjab, they promised to eliminate drugs from the state within three months. The deadline was extended, first by three months and then by four months, and has now been extended six times. A government that keeps giving new deadlines cannot be expected to eradicate drugs. Gupta added that the 13-day yatra would become a campaign to free Punjab from the AAP government. Before launching the yatra, she paid obeisance at a historic gurdwara located on the sacred land that witnessed the martyrdom of the younger Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh.

bhaskarlive 19 Sep 2026 6:11 pm

Selection Committee Has Made Up Its Mind: Aakash Chopra On Rishabh Pant's Omission From ODIs

T20 World Cup: Aakash Chopra believes the Indian selectors have made up their mind about Rishabh Pants immediate future in white-ball cricket, with the wicketkeeper-batter left out of the ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies series despite being named captain of the Rest of India side for the Irani Cup. Speaking ahead of the three-match series, Chopra pointed to the contrasting roles handed to Pant across formats, saying India continue to see him as an important player in Test cricket while his position in the ODI setup appears to have changed. Rishabh Pant is a very strange and very unique case. While he is playing Test cricket and is a very important member of the red-ball side, he was stripped of his vice-captaincy duties there as well. But in ODI cricket, without playing, hes been bid goodbye, Chopra told Jio Star. At the same time, he has been made the captain of the Rest of India (ROI), which also tells you that, with respect to red-ball cricket, they are very serious about Rishabh playing a huge role in the longer format. But for white-ball cricket, as of now, I think this selection committee has made up its mind, he added. Pant, who was never a permanent member of the 50-over squad, has played just one ODI in the past four years. He was also out of the T20I team after the 2024 T20 World Cup victory. Pants omission from the ODI squad comes as India begin their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Shubman Gill will lead the side against the West Indies, while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have also been included in the 15-member squad. Dhruv Jurel is among the wicketkeeping options in the ODI side, while KL Rahul has been appointed vice-captain in place of Shreyas Iyer, who will be part of Indias Asian Games campaign. Chopra also highlighted the competition for places in Indias wider ODI group as the team looks to build depth ahead of the World Cup. You have to think about who you can take along as reserves for the World Cup. So, there will be a toss-up here between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who are both part of this team, and whenever theyve played, theyve scored a lot of runs. So, Im looking at an opportunity opening up for one of these two, Chopra said. Chopra also highlighted the competition for places in Indias wider ODI group as the team looks to build depth ahead of the World Cup. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The three-match ODI series against the West Indies begins in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, followed by matches in Guwahati on September 30 and New Chandigarh on October 3. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 19 Sep 2026 3:14 pm

Selection committee has made up its mind: Aakash Chopra on Pant's omission from ODIs

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Aakash Chopra believes the Indian selectors have made up their mind about Rishabh Pants immediate future in white-ball cricket, with the wicketkeeper-batter left out of the ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies series despite being named captain of the Rest of India side for the Irani Cup. Speaking ahead of the three-match series, Chopra pointed to the contrasting roles handed to Pant across formats, saying India continue to see him as an important player in Test cricket while his position in the ODI setup appears to have changed. Rishabh Pant is a very strange and very unique case. While he is playing Test cricket and is a very important member of the red-ball side, he was stripped of his vice-captaincy duties there as well. But in ODI cricket, without playing, hes been bid goodbye, Chopra told Jio Star. At the same time, he has been made the captain of the Rest of India (ROI), which also tells you that, with respect to red-ball cricket, they are very serious about Rishabh playing a huge role in the longer format. But for white-ball cricket, as of now, I think this selection committee has made up its mind, he added. Pant, who was never a permanent member of the 50-over squad, has played just one ODI in the past four years. He was also out of the T20I team after the 2024 T20 World Cup victory. Pants omission from the ODI squad comes as India begin their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Shubman Gill will lead the side against the West Indies, while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have also been included in the 15-member squad. Dhruv Jurel is among the wicketkeeping options in the ODI side, while KL Rahul has been appointed vice-captain in place of Shreyas Iyer, who will be part of Indias Asian Games campaign. Chopra also highlighted the competition for places in Indias wider ODI group as the team looks to build depth ahead of the World Cup. You have to think about who you can take along as reserves for the World Cup. So, there will be a toss-up here between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who are both part of this team, and whenever theyve played, theyve scored a lot of runs. So, Im looking at an opportunity opening up for one of these two, Chopra said. Auqib Nabi has been travelling with the team for some time now but isnt getting a chance to play in the XI. If he gets his opportunity, Ill be quite excited to see him perform, he added. The three-match ODI series against the West Indies begins in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, followed by matches in Guwahati on September 30 and New Chandigarh on October 3.

bhaskarlive 19 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

Only Expectation From Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Is To Keep Scoring Runs: Aakash Chopra

ODI World Cup: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the only expectation from Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies is for the two experienced campaigners to keep scoring runs, with the 2027 ODI World Cup now less than a year away. Speaking ahead of the three-match series, Chopra said Rohit and Kohlis experience could be crucial for India as they build towards the next World Cup in South Africa. The World Cup is just one year away now, and I know that if Rohit and Kohli get in, theyll score runs, win you matches, and possibly win you trophies. So, looking at it from this perspective, the only expectation from Rohit and Kohli is just this: keep scoring runs, Chopra told Jio Star. Rohit and Kohli have both been named in Indias 15-member ODI squad for the three-match home series against the West Indies, with Shubman Gill set to lead the side. KL Rahul has been appointed vice-captain, replacing Shreyas Iyer, who will be part of Indias Asian Games campaign. Chopra also backed the overall composition of the ODI squad, pointing to the changes made due to player availability and the inclusion of Dhruv Jurel as second wicket-keeper. With the available players, you try and make the most of what you have. The biggest change you notice is that KL Rahul has been made vice-captain in place of Shreyas Iyer because Shreyas Iyer will be at the Asian Games. There was certainly a question mark over Rishabh Pant, but I also liked Dhruv Jurels selection. So, considering all of that, a very good team has been picked, and full marks to the Indian team selectors, he said. Ravindra Jadeja has also returned to the ODI setup, while Nitish Kumar Reddy has been brought into the ODI squad after being withdrawn from Indias Asian Games contingent. Chopra feels the all-rounders position will be another area to watch closely as India continue to assess their options ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Ravindra Jadeja has also returned to the ODI setup, while Nitish Kumar Reddy has been brought into the ODI squad after being withdrawn from Indias Asian Games contingent. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The ODI series will begin in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, with the second match in Guwahati on September 30 and the third in Chandigarh on October 3. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 19 Sep 2026 3:02 pm

Only expectation from Rohit and Kohli is to keep scoring runs: Aakash Chopra

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the only expectation from Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies is for the two experienced campaigners to keep scoring runs, with the 2027 ODI World Cup now less than a year away. Speaking ahead of the three-match series, Chopra said Rohit and Kohlis experience could be crucial for India as they build towards the next World Cup in South Africa. The World Cup is just one year away now, and I know that if Rohit and Kohli get in, theyll score runs, win you matches, and possibly win you trophies. So, looking at it from this perspective, the only expectation from Rohit and Kohli is just this: keep scoring runs, Chopra told Jio Star. Rohit and Kohli have both been named in Indias 15-member ODI squad for the three-match home series against the West Indies, with Shubman Gill set to lead the side. KL Rahul has been appointed vice-captain, replacing Shreyas Iyer, who will be part of Indias Asian Games campaign. Chopra also backed the overall composition of the ODI squad, pointing to the changes made due to player availability and the inclusion of Dhruv Jurel as second wicket-keeper. With the available players, you try and make the most of what you have. The biggest change you notice is that KL Rahul has been made vice-captain in place of Shreyas Iyer because Shreyas Iyer will be at the Asian Games. There was certainly a question mark over Rishabh Pant, but I also liked Dhruv Jurels selection. So, considering all of that, a very good team has been picked, and full marks to the Indian team selectors, he said. Ravindra Jadeja has also returned to the ODI setup, while Nitish Kumar Reddy has been brought into the ODI squad after being withdrawn from Indias Asian Games contingent. Chopra feels the all-rounders position will be another area to watch closely as India continue to assess their options ahead of the 2027 World Cup. One big highlight, in my opinion, was pulling Nitish Kumar Reddy out of the Asian Games and playing him here. So, if Hardik Pandya isnt available someday, they really want somebody who can bowl pace and bat as well. Ravindra Jadeja will have to, of course, take wickets and score runs. Fielding has always been his strong suit. But from a World Cup point of view, you have Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, and not all of them will go to South Africa. So, someone will be left out, and therefore, every time you get an opportunity, you have to grab it with both hands, he said. The ODI series will begin in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, with the second match in Guwahati on September 30 and the third in Chandigarh on October 3.

bhaskarlive 19 Sep 2026 2:53 pm

Bharat Taxi expands to Chandigarh

The introduction of Bharat Taxi in Chandigarh marks an important step towards extending the cooperative model to the technology-driven mobility sector

The Hindu Businessline 19 Sep 2026 12:01 pm

Chandigarh cuts VAT on natural gas from 12.5% to 5% from Sept 19

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The News Mill 19 Sep 2026 9:12 am

Delhi-NCR likely to stay mostly dry; air quality remains in satisfactory category

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Delhi and most parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to experience predominantly dry weather on Saturday, with no major spell of heavy rain forecast for New Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and several other areas, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi, with the maximum temperature expected to remain between 34 degrees celsius and 36 degrees celsius. The minimum temperature is likely to settle in the range of 22 degrees celsius to 24 degrees celsius. The forecast comes at a time when the Southwest Monsoon is showing signs of retreat from northwest India. According to the IMD, atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan on Saturday. However, Delhi is expected to continue witnessing largely dry conditions in the immediate forecast period. For New Delhi, the IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies and has issued no weather warning. The wider Delhi region is also expected to remain free of significant rainfall, with temperatures staying within the forecast range. Some parts of the NCR could, however, see isolated changes in weather. Gurugram is likely to remain partly cloudy, with the possibility of one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day. No warning has been issued for the city. Meanwhile, several districts of Maharashtra, including Pune, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar, are expected to receive rainfall on Saturday. Rain is also likely in areas including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna and Osmanabad. The IMD has forecast scattered monsoon showers and thunderstorms over Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab and West Rajasthan on Saturday. East Uttar Pradesh may also experience similar conditions on Saturday and Sunday. Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive isolated rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms through September 24. Central India is also expected to remain active weather-wise. West Madhya Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh may witness fairly widespread to widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms on Saturday. Chhattisgarh could also receive fairly widespread rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning in several areas. In southern and coastal regions, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep are likely to experience fairly widespread rainfall through September 24. Parts of Karnataka may also see similar conditions during the period. North Interior Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka and Telangana are likely to receive rainfall on Saturday . Coastal Andhra Pradesh may witness isolated to scattered rainfall between Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi remained in the satisfactory category. CRRI Mathura Road (131), Burari Crossing (99), North Campus DU (125), IGI Airport (T3) (102), Pusa (89), Aya Nagar (75), Shadipur (79), ITO (88), DTU (94), R K Puram (128), Ashok Vihar (91), Dwarka-Sector 8 (116), Narela (120), Rohini (107), Chandni Chowk (98), and IIT Delhi (131).

bhaskarlive 19 Sep 2026 8:50 am

Mohali man loses 98k in UPI fraud

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 1:03 am

Amended Master Plan gives indl areas more space, more uses

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 1:01 am

Snatchers target elderly woman, leave her injured

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:57 am

All 26 devpt agendas greenlit in F&CC meet

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:56 am

Scot Sikh gets bail in 7 NIA cases after 8 yrs behind bars

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:56 am

Man held with 10 kg heroin

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:54 am

Woman arrested in 40-lakh property fraud case

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:53 am

PGIMERs 490-crore neuro centre to open wards soon

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:50 am

BJP, SAD slam AAP govt over law and order situation

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:48 am

Man held for over Rs 1cr fraud in Panchkula house deal

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:45 am

Sector 17 test ground for MC pay-&-park outsource plan

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:43 am

Festive gift: 8% DA hike for Pb employees, pensioners

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:43 am

New 2.3-crore water reservoir to feed Mohalis Phase 8A & 8B

The Times of India 19 Sep 2026 12:39 am

Illegal search alone no ground to quash PC-PNDT case: HC

The Times of India 18 Sep 2026 11:44 pm

Officer transferred 11th time in 12 years, HC stays move

The Times of India 18 Sep 2026 11:44 pm

Rajasthan pilgrim immolates self, dies during treatment

The Times of India 18 Sep 2026 11:43 pm

2 killed in Kullu road accident

The Times of India 18 Sep 2026 11:42 pm

Pilot holds AAP, BJP responsible for Punjab drug crisis

The Times of India 18 Sep 2026 11:41 pm

Bittu claims attack on his motorcade, blames AAP

The Times of India 18 Sep 2026 11:41 pm

AAP puts up posters, poses three questions to BJP

The Times of India 18 Sep 2026 11:34 pm

Punjab Kings Wrap Up Four-day Off-season Conditioning Camp In Bengaluru

Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings on Friday said they have concluded a four-day off-season physical preparation camp aimed at sharpening player fitness and recovery ahead of the upcoming domestic season and their next Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign. The camp, conducted in collaboration with Stance Health from September 14 to 17, brought together several key franchise players including Shashank Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, and Vishal Nishad. The sessions prioritised athletic readiness, integrating customized strength and conditioning routines, mobility drills, structured nutrition plans, and advanced recovery protocols. The short camp came after a skill-focused camp held in New Chandigarh last month, with the franchise planning further specialized training modules across the country as part of a year-round preparation cycle. This is the first fitness camp that has taken place this year. Everyone feels that the IPL is a three-month tournament, but it is not. It is a proper 12-month commitment for players competing at this level. If you want to compete with the best in one of the worlds top leagues, you have to work that hard. This camp is focused entirely on fitness, diet, and training, and we are making sure to tick all the boxes well ahead of the season, Shashank said in a statement by the franchise. Highlighting the structured daily routine, lower-order batting all-rounder Shashank added, In the morning we start with mobility and gym work, followed by a team lunch. In the evening we move into conditioning, and we finish the day with pool or recovery sessions. That routine gives us quality time together, and that is how we grow both as individuals and as a unit. Building strong bonds off the field is just as vital as our performance on it. Left-handed opener Arya noted that tailored physical management and rapid recovery still remain crucial factors for sustained performance. As the season approaches, our focus is to get as much quality training as possible and achieve peak physical condition. The facilities here, especially the dedicated physio support and strength and conditioning programmes, are tailored specifically for our individual needs. In modern cricket, fast and efficient recovery is what makes the real difference over a long season. He also praised the franchises active involvement in terms of player development during the off-season. The IPL might be played across three months, but Punjab Kings actively tracks our progress and supports us for the full nine months of the off-season. Whether we need to train in Mumbai, Bengaluru, or attend camps in Chandigarh, the franchise arranges everything within a day. Having that level of backing throughout the year gives a player immense confidence, he added. He also praised the franchises active involvement in terms of player development during the off-season. The IPL might be played across three months, but Punjab Kings actively tracks our progress and supports us for the full nine months of the off-season. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The management, players, and owners treat us like family rather than just a professional setup, and that environment inspires you to give 110 percent on the field, he concluded. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 18 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

iPhone 17 Langar in Chandigarh: Man to give away iPhones from September 22; 1,000 people in first group, but theres a 'Jai Mata Di' condition to qualify

Starting September 22, Rakesh Trehan, popularly known as Raja D King, will host a special iPhone distribution event in Chandigarh. Selected participants from Chandigarh and Mohali will have the chance to receive one of ten iPhones during this live event. To qualify, individuals must post 'Jai Mata Di' each day. This initiative follows Trehan's previous successful 'petrol langar' event that drew significant crowds.

The Economic Times 18 Sep 2026 6:40 pm

8th Pay Commission latest news: 8 demands from nursing staff in Chandigarh meeting

The Nurses Welfare Association engaged with the 8th Pay Commission officials to present crucial demands. They aim for an increase in starting salaries and better compensation for night shifts. Furthermore, the association is pushing for expanded insurance benefits and additional hardship allowances. A significant ask is the reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme for nurses, alongside a request for Chandigarh city's category elevation.

The Economic Times 18 Sep 2026 6:24 pm

India housing prices rise 3.6% in Q1FY27, match year-ago pace

RBI's Housing Price Index rose 3.6 per cent in Q1FY27, with Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow and Thiruvananthapuram recording the strongest gains

Business Standard 18 Sep 2026 4:46 pm

Ravneet Bittu claims his convoy attacked near Batala, accuses AAP workers

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 18 (IANS) BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Friday alleged that his cavalcade was attacked near Batala in Punjab while he was on his way to Pathankot to participate in the launch of the party's 'Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra'. Bittu claimed that a group of people surrounded his convoy, hurled eggs and tomatoes, and damaged the windows of escort vehicles. He also alleged that some of those involved were carrying weapons. The incident reportedly took place on the Amritsar-Pathankot highway. State BJP President Kewal Dhillon strongly condemned the attack on Bittu. Even before the Nasha Mukt Yatra could begin, the Aam Aadmi Party has become rattled, Dhillon wrote on X. Today, before the yatra commenced, AAP workers attacked the convoy of Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu. Eggs and tomatoes were thrown at the vehicles in his convoy, and the windows of the vehicles were smashed. I strongly condemn this attack, he wrote. At the same time, he warned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party national convener Arvind Kejriwal that the BJPs soldiers will not be intimidated by such cowardly acts carried out by you and your drug mafia. We will take our fight against drugs to its logical conclusion. I also urge the Punjab DGP to take immediate action against those responsible. Instead of functioning like AAP volunteers, the Punjab Police should perform its role as a professional police force, the BJP state chief added. In a video, Bittu alleged that a group of more than 200 people surrounded and disrupted his cavalcade, pelting his vehicles with stones and eggs. He claimed that those involved were supporters of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and alleged that some police personnel were facilitating the confrontation. He said such incidents are a grave threat to democracy and the safety of political leaders.

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announces 8% dearness allowance for employees

Amid the festive season, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a significant 8 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA).Employee unions met with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh on Friday and reached an agreement on the pending dearness allowance (DA). Afterwards, the government decided to increase the DA by eight per cent.

India TV 18 Sep 2026 3:34 pm