Punjabs farm fires decline sharply to 151
Haryana likely to remain dry till Nov 10, smog may persist in parts
Five Hansi cops suspended after Odisha contraband supplier dies in custody
Youth hit by car in Phase 11 after cracker dispute, fractures arm
Uphold constitutional values: Haryana assembly speaker at youth dialogue
Haryana crime down 9.41%, DGP orders police station-level analysis
Realtor, fiance thrashed after liquor price dispute
Haryana CM orders salary cuts, transfers over lapses in Gurgaon
Diversion of imported liquor: ED raids 10 premises of vend chain, seizes Rs 11 lakh
Manns Diwali gift: 3% DA hike for Punjab employees, pensioners
Man held for kidnapping, raping minor in Tohana
ED searches 7 residences, offices linked to AAP MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora & kin
Day later, Bijli Mahadev forest fire brought under control
Jhota case: Day after shop demolition, police filed FIR against nearly 1.2k
Congress challenges Amit Shah to answer Vote Chori allegations before Haryana rally
No more foul play: Haryana plans Rs 38cr odour control system at 24 STPs
Mining site falls in Aravali? HC seeks Charkhi Dadri DC report
HP pensioners urged to link Aadhaar with bank accounts for payments
Punjab and Haryana HC orders fresh post-mortem and cremation in Chandigarh for Mansa youth
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Following a 'Player of the Match' award-winning spell against New Zealand in Auckland, Indian seamer Anshul Kamboj reflected on this highly crucial spell following a rough start to his international career, saying that playing badly in a match does not define one's career and that he keeps himself away from all the outside noise. Kamboj's spell of 2/22 might look ordinary on paper, but the fact that he delivered these figures within 10 overs showcases how much pressure he created on Kiwi batters in a low-scoring first ODI in Auckland. Having taken wickets of Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith, Kamboj conceded only two fours and increased the Kiwis' dot-ball percentage, causing them to make mistakes and go for risky shots. Not so long ago, Anshul was thrashed all over the park by West Indies batters, particularly skipper Shai Hope during the ODI at New Chandigarh. The seamer conceded 82 in his nine overs during his debut ODI, out of which 42 were collected in 31 balls by Hope, who also h...
Telangana: ED arrests 4 in call centre scam targeting US nationals
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 4 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four key accused in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation into a fake call centre scam targeting US nationals. ED, Hyderabad Zonal Office arrested Harshil Nayanbhai Raval, Jaswant Singh, Chetan Munjal, and Pranav Pithadia under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 and produced them before the Special Court in Nampally, which remanded them to judicial custody. The Central agency said in a release on Wednesday that it had arrested Vikas Nimar, Tarachand Nimar and Mohd. Irfan Ansari in July-August in the same case. With the latest arrests, the total number of persons arrested by the ED in the case has gone up to seven. On September 15, the ED conducted searches in Patiala, Pune and Chandigarh, wherein three live call centres were detected with around 220 persons working at the time of searches. Digital devices along with cash and records were seized during the searches. Forensic examination has so far been completed on 79 digital devices, comprising 65 mobile phones, 13 laptops and computers and one data storage disk, which were found to hold the chats, ledgers, calling data, victim records and crypto wallets of the syndicate. The ED investigation was initiated into offences of cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy committed against residents of the US through call centres, operated from India, involving impersonation of government officials and use of forged government documents and identity cards. According to the agency, the investigation has revealed that the syndicate operated organised calling floors (fake call centres) in which the staff worked as dialers, bankers and closers. US nationals were contacted on the pretext of fraudulent purchases or charges on their accounts and were thereafter intimidated by callers impersonating officials of US agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and Department of the Treasury, using forged identity cards, badges, official letters and court documents. Under the threat of legal action, the victims were induced to hand over cash and gold to pick-up persons, send cash in parcels through courier services, transfer funds to US bank accounts of money mule channels and were also routed through accounts in Dubai and other countries, the ED said. Explaining how the call centre cheated US nationals, the ED said lists of about 20 lakh US telephone numbers, with names, addresses and age, many of elderly persons, were loaded into auto diallers hosted on servers in Germany and Finland. Victims received fake alerts of purchases, refunds or a virus on their computer, or a call from a US number, and were made to call a toll-free helpline answered from India. According to ED, callers posed as officers of the DEA, Department of Justice, FTC and US Treasury, showing forged ID cards, badges, seizure notices and court orders, and said the victims accounts were linked to drugs or money laundering. Victims were threatened with arrest and freezing of all savings. They were told to keep the matter secret and to safeguard their money with the government. Victims bought gold bars, handed over cash to pick up persons, sent cash hidden in parcels by courier, wired money to mule accounts and Dubai companies, deposited cash at Bitcoin ATMs or bought gift cards. Dollars were settled at a daily rupee rate and moved to India through hawala and angadia tokens, crypto (USDT) and accounts in Dubai and Hong Kong, and invested in properties, gold, vehicles and businesses. Dialers made the first contact, bankers checked the victims savings, and closers posing as US officers took the money. ED identified 927 approved collections of about US$ 27.39 million (about Rs. 261 crore) between July 2025 and September 2026. The operation spanned several countries. Calls were placed from India to residents of the United States using lead lists of 20 lakh persons, US telephone numbers and auto-dialler servers hosted in Germany and Finland. The investigation has revealed that proceeds were collected in the US and routed through accounts of companies in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Hong Kong, and through crypto-assets, before reaching India through hawala and angadia channels. A total of 549 victims in the US have been named so far. Many of them were born in the 1940s. As many as 6,463 US numbers were called or messaged. Investigation revealed that Pranav Pithadia was the owner and manager of the Patiala calling floors. The investigation is continuing to identify further proceeds of crime, trace the money trail and ascertain the involvement of other persons/entities in the offence of money laundering.
Panjab University Guest Faculty (Laws) Recruitment 2026
Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh has released the official notification for the recruitment of 3 Guest Faculty (Law) posts. The last date to submit the offline application is 14 November 2026. Further details are available at puchd.ac.in.
Rahul Gandhi blaming BJP for his own failures: Anurag Thakur
Digital Desk | Hamirpur, Nov 4 (IANS) BJP MP and former Union minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of questioning democratic institutions and electoral processes whenever his party faces electoral defeats. Speaking at the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) public outreach march in Hamirpur town in Himachal Pradesh under the partys campaign, Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy), he said that instead of accepting the people's mandate, the Congress leadership was attempting to create confusion and undermine public confidence in the electoral system. The programme began with a parliamentary constituency-level workers conference, attended by state party President Rajeev Bindal and Hamirpur MP and former Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur. Both leaders addressed party workers and called for strengthening the organisation at the grassroots. Many party workers from Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Una, Dehra, Dharampur, and other areas participated in the outreach march. Referring to elections in Bihar and Kerala following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, Thakur questioned the Congress position on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and electoral outcomes. He asked whether the Kerala Chief Minister would also be expected to resign following an electoral defeat if the Congress's allegations regarding EVM-based elections were accepted. He challenged the party to clarify whether its allegations were genuine or whether states like Karnataka and Kerala should respect electoral mandates. Highlighting the Congress's poor performance in student politics, Thakur also referred to the party's student wing's electoral setbacks at Panjab University in Chandigarh and Delhi University in Delhi. He accused Rahul Gandhi of shifting responsibility for the party's organisational shortcomings and political failures onto the BJP instead of undertaking introspection. Taking a swipe at the Congress-led rally in Delhi, Thakur said that despite claims of mobilising approximately one million people, the actual turnout was reportedly much lower than projected. He maintained that repeated electoral defeats reflected the electorate's rejection of the Congress's political approach. He further said that questioning constitutional institutions without credible evidence could weaken public trust in democratic processes. Thakur urged BJP workers to take the party's message to every household and counter what he described as the Congress's misleading narrative.
Pragati Nagpal, who has been gaining recognition for her singing talent, is now set to explore a new avenue with her big-screen debut in the upcoming film Party Animals. The singer recently gave audiences a glimpse of her character, Zahra, describing her as a lively and free-spirited girl. Adding to the moment, music composer and singer Himesh Reshammiya extended his wishes to Pragati, congratulating her on the new milestone. Pragati took to her social media handle to introduce her character from the film, giving audiences a glimpse of what they can expect from her on-screen appearance. Himesh Reshammiya also shared the glimpse on his social media account and congratulated the singer. Extending his wishes, HR wrote, Super congratulations and best wishes always! @pragatinagpal! For those unfamiliar with Pragati's journey, she previously shared the stage with Himesh Reshammiya during his Cap Mania Tour, where she performed alongside the singer. Described as a Gen-Z performer, Pragati brings a vibrant personality and a distinct desi touch to her work. Originally from Chandigarh, she has been pursuing her musical ambitions in Mumbai while working towards establishing herself in the entertainment industry. Pragati began her musical journey with the song Useless Bhawra and subsequently released several other tracks. With Party Animals, she is now making her transition from music to acting. The film will see her sharing screen space with influencer and actor Viraj Ghelani, marking another step in her career. Directed towards a theatrical audience, Party Animals is scheduled to release in cinemas on November 20, 2026. With Himesh extending his support and Pragati preparing for her first big-screen appearance as Zahra, the film marks a new chapter in the singer's professional journey. Also Read : Himesh Reshammiya says he doesnt use Auto-Tune 90% of the time; explains why the technology has become essential in music recording
Diwali gift for employees: Punjab CM announces release of DA instalment
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 4 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced the release of a three per cent dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners, providing financial relief to nearly eight lakh beneficiaries. He described the decision as a Diwali gift for government employees and pensioners. The Chief Minister announced that the DA instalment release would be added to the December instalment. In September, the Punjab government decided to increase DA by eight per cent for employees and pensioners. Appreciating the contribution of employees in the functioning of government administration, CM Mann said that the government employees are the backbone of the administrative machinery and play a vital role in delivering government services and welfare schemes to the people. The Chief Minister said that the state government values the hard work and dedication of its employees. The government believes that employee satisfaction is very important for providing better services to the people. He said that the decision to release the three per cent dearness allowance instalment has been taken with the aim of fulfilling the long-pending demand of the employees. CM Mann also congratulated the government employees and their families on this announcement. Earlier, after a meeting between the Chief Minister and representatives of various employee and pensioner organisations in Chandigarh on September 18, the DA rate was increased from 42 per cent to 50 per cent. The enhanced allowance was effective from September 1. That decision followed prolonged discussions between the government and employee unions, which had been demanding the release of pending DA instalments and the resolution of other service-related issues. The September announcement had also come after weeks of agitation by government employees over pending allowances and other demands. Employee organisations had been pressing the government to release outstanding DA instalments. However, several issues, including restoration of the Old Pension Scheme and other service-related demands, remain subjects of discussion between employee organisations and the state government.
Chandigarh [India], November 4: Maintaining its position as the top-most university, Chandigarh University has yet again emerged as India's Number 1 Private University in India for the fourth consecutive year in the latest edition of prestigious QS Asia University Rankings 2027. Earlier, Chandigarh University had secured the 1st rank among all private universities in India in 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions of the QS Asia University Rankings.
ED searches two houses of AAP legislator Amandeep Arora in Punjab's Moga
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 4 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at the two residences of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) woman legislator Amandeep Kaur Arora in Punjab's Moga. According to initial reports, ED officials reached the legislator's premises early in the morning and launched a search operation. The development has drawn attention in Punjab's political circles, particularly with the Assembly elections approaching. However, the exact nature of the investigation, the case prompting the searches and the specific allegations, if any, against the MLA were not immediately clear. There was no immediate official statement from the Enforcement Directorate detailing the purpose of the operation or confirming whether any documents, cash or other material had been seized. The searches are likely to trigger a political response from the ruling AAP and opposition parties in Punjab. Further details are awaited as the operation progresses. Arora is the AAP MLA from Moga and also heads the party's women's wing in Punjab. She has recently received the party's nomination again from the constituency for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. On October 31, the Aam Aadmi Party released its first list of 40 candidates for the 2027 Assembly elections. However, no official information has established any connection between her electoral nomination and the agency's searches. Party leaders alleged that the raid was aimed at pressuring her to join the BJP or the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), citing the case of Jalalabad MLA Raminder Singh Awla. Meanwhile, party workers arrived at the spot after learning about the raid and began protesting. They raised slogans against the EDs action. A large number of police personnel were stationed outside the house to maintain order. The workers alleged that the raid was being carried out at the BJPs direction. They claimed the BJP had little political presence in Punjab. Both the Akali Dal and the BJP do not have a potential candidate to field from Moga, either jointly or separately, said a close aide of the lawmaker.
ED raids Moga AAP MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora's residence
Punjab reports 2,196 stubble burning incidents; 494 FIRs registered
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 4 (IANS) A total of 2,196 incidents of stubble burning have been recorded in Punjab, and FIRs have been registered in 494 cases, officials said on Wednesday. This comes as the air pollution in North India continues to worsen as winter approaches. According to a report by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) covering the period up to Tuesday (November 3), a total of 2,196 incidents of stubble burning have been recorded in the state so far. In connection with these incidents, Environmental Compensation (EC) has been imposed in 636 cases. The department has levied a total fine of Rs 32.05 lakh, of which Rs 20.60 lakh has already been recovered, the officials said. According to the report, the highest number of stubble-burning incidents in the state has been reported in Tarn Taran district, with 545 cases. This is followed by Ferozepur with 305 cases, Amritsar with 198, Sangrur with 154, and Bathinda with 148. Additionally, 52 incidents have been recorded in Fazilka, 66 in Faridkot, and 108 in Gurdaspur, the report mentioned. Meanwhile, in Patiala district, the PPCB report recorded 93 incidents of stubble burning. The department inspected 39 fields and confirmed stubble burning at 10 locations. Environmental Compensation has been imposed in 7 cases within the district. A total fine of Rs 40,000 was levied, of which Rs 20,000 has been recovered, officials said. Furthermore, according to the authorities, in Patiala, FIRs have been registered in nine cases related to stubble burning, and 'red entries' have been made in the revenue records for 10 fields. Additionally, warning notices have been issued to 10 farmers. Officials further mentioned that environmental compensation has been imposed in 636 cases. According to the report, 1,487 fields in the state have been inspected so far, with stubble burning confirmed at 701 locations. Additionally, 81 fields were identified where authorities discovered evidence of burning. FIRs have been registered in 494 cases, and 'red entries' have been made in the revenue records of 527 fields. Furthermore, prosecution proceedings have been initiated by the authorities in 16 cases. The report also reveals that no charge sheets have been filed, nor have any suspension orders been issued against any nodal or supervisory officers to date. However, 609 warning notices have been issued regarding negligence. Thus, government data indicates that despite actions taken against stubble-burning incidents, such fires continue to occur across the state. In this context, raising awareness among farmers, alongside vigilant monitoring and enforcement by the administration, remains crucial, officials said.
Rahul Gandhi to hold Insaaf Rally in Punjabs Sangrur today
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 4 (IANS) Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address the party's Insaaf Rally in Sangrur district of Punjab on Wednesday, with state Congress leaders describing the event as an important platform to raise issues concerning the rights, future and justice of the people of Punjab. Punjab Congress President S. Pargat Singh said Rahul Gandhi's visit would provide fresh direction and momentum to the party's election campaign from the Malwa region, while sending a message to party leaders and workers to gear up for Mission 2027. Pargat Singh reviewed the preparations for the rally and said that people across Punjab were eagerly looking forward to Rahul Gandhi's arrival. AICC general secretary Sachin Pilot has been regularly visiting the rally venue in Sangrur, along with other Congress leaders to review preparations. Rahul is expected to target the alleged failures of the AAP-led Punjab Government. In a post on X, the Punjab Congress earlier said: Rahul Gandhi is coming tomorrow to Sangrur in Punjab - a hope for Punjab Everyone, please make sure to reach Fagguwala village at 10 AM in the morning. The state Congress president said the Insaaf Rally would serve as a decisive platform in the party's fight for Punjab's rights, future and justice. He noted that the Malwa region holds considerable significance in Punjab politics, with its Assembly constituencies playing an important role in determining election outcomes. According to Pargat Singh, taking the election campaign forward from Sangrur would form an important part of the Punjab Congress' strategy as the party prepares for the 2027 Assembly elections. He said the party would focus on strengthening its grassroots engagement with the public and effectively highlighting issues concerning the people of Punjab. Strengthening the party organisation, mobilising workers and consistently raising public concerns would remain among the key priorities ahead of the 2027 elections, he added. Pargat Singh further said Rahul Gandhi's visit would encourage party leaders and workers to come together and intensify their election preparations.
Boy who thrashed KG girl in school needs treatment, says report
Show-cause notice to Barinder Dhillon over Cong Bhawan altercation
High Court directs Punjab, UT police chiefs to ensure peaceful last rites of Daljeet Singh under security
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Speaker accepts Jouramajras resignation; Samana seat declared vacant
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Congress man killed in axe attack over land dispute
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HC orders fresh autopsy of Daljit today, cremation without politicians
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RBI starts 3 surveys to capture inflation expectations, consumer confidence
Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced three key surveys to capture inflation expectations of households and gauge consumer confidence in the country- the studies that provide input for bi-monthly monetary policy. The central bank has announced the launch of the November 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH). The November 2026 round of the survey is being launched. The survey aims at capturing subjective assessments on price movements and inflation, based on their individual consumption baskets, it said. The study will be conducted across 19 cities -- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram. In another statement, the RBI said the Urban Consumer Confidence Survey seeks qualitative responses from households regarding their sentiments on the general economic situation, employment scenario, price level, households'
AAP flays BJP for blaming Punjab's farmers for Delhi's pollution
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 3 (IANS) Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Baltej Pannu on Tuesday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for blaming Punjab's farmers for Delhi's pollution while conveniently ignoring the substantial efforts made by the Bhagwant Mann-led government and farmers to manage paddy stubble. Taking a direct aim at the Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Media In-charge Pannu said that BJP leaders are making Punjab's farmers scapegoats instead of addressing the multiple sources of pollution in the national capital. Pointing out that Parliament's data recorded an 80 per cent decline in stubble-burning incidents in Punjab last year and that the state government has deployed more than 21,000 Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines, the AAP leader challenged the Delhi Minister and other BJP leaders to visit Punjab and witness the ground reality instead of spreading propaganda. He also reminded the Centre that it had refused to share the financial burden of stubble management despite the state government's offer, asserting that BJP leaders must answer for Delhi's pollution instead of shifting the blame onto Punjab's farmers. Even before the paddy harvesting season had properly begun, certain leaders had started running a campaign to defame Punjab for Delhi's pollution. How can smoke from Punjab supposedly cross Haryana and reach Delhi through some imaginary pipeline so quickly? BJP leaders are conveniently ignoring the multiple sources of pollution in the national capital. Several reports and even discussions in Parliament have established that stubble burning is not the only cause of Delhi's pollution, he said. Citing the Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's statement in Parliament, Pannu added, Stubble-burning incidents in Punjab declined by 80 per cent last year due to improved management and sustained efforts. The Bhagwant Mann government has further strengthened these efforts this year, with more than 21,000 Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines purchased for stubble management. These include 14,274 Super Seeders, which have emerged as the most popular machines among farmers, along with Mulchers, MB Ploughs and Baling Machines. Punjab ranks among the leading states in the country in the use of agricultural machinery. He said that farmers are increasingly taking advantage of government subsidies ranging from 50 to 80 per cent to purchase these machines. Many farmers and private operators are also renting out machinery, making it accessible to more cultivators. Across major highways connecting Zirakpur to Bathinda, Chandigarh to Ludhiana, Mohali to Sirhind and on the Amritsar highway, large quantities of paddy stubble can be seen collected and compressed into bales. These bales are being transported to industries and used as raw material rather than being burnt in fields, Pannu said. He also asked that why is Haryana, despite having fewer stubble-management machines than Punjab, not being subjected to the same scrutiny? Travelling from Punjab to Delhi takes at least four to five hours by road. The simplistic claim that smoke from Punjab directly reaches Delhi is an attempt to mislead people rather than an evidence-based explanation, he added.
BJP Leader Sanjay Tandon Urges Amit Shah to Address Property Transfer Issues in Chandigarh
Sanjay Tandon met Amit Shah to discuss challenges in property transfer issues affecting Chandigarh residents. BJP Leader Sanjay Tandon Urges Amit Shah to Address Property Transfer Issues in Chandigarh
Ranji Trophy: Pradosh, Ajith Ram pile more misery on Chandigarh
The former registers a double ton while the latter brings up his maiden First Class hundred as the visitor declares its first innings at 571 for seven before reducing the host to 49 for three at close on day two
Contempt notice to Punjab Chief Secy over failure to clear DA arrears of employees
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 3 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday issued a contempt notice to Punjab Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha over the states failure to comply with judicial directions for the payment of pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears to government employees and pensioners. The court, expressing strong displeasure over the continued non-compliance with its earlier orders, directed Sinha to file his response by November 17, explaining the steps taken by the government to implement the directions. The development came during a hearing in a contempt petition filed by government employees and pensioners alleging that the government had failed to release their outstanding DA and Dearness Relief (DR) instalments despite clear judicial instructions. The Chief Secretary appeared before the court during proceedings. However, the government's explanation regarding the delay in implementing the orders failed to satisfy the court. The government informed the court that it had challenged the High Court's earlier directions before the Supreme Court and that procedural defects in its appeal had been rectified. It also indicated that the matter was likely to come up for hearing before the apex court shortly. However, the High Court made it clear that merely filing an appeal before the Supreme Court does not suspend the operation of its judgment. Unless the Supreme Court stays the directions, the state government remains legally bound to comply with them. The court also questioned the government's failure to take concrete steps towards clearing the outstanding dues, particularly when repeated opportunities had already been granted. Tuesdays proceedings stem from an August 3 judgment of the High Court, which directed the state government and the Punjab State Power Corp Ltd (PSPCL) to release all pending DA and DR instalments to their employees and pensioners at rates equivalent to those applicable to All India Services officers serving in Punjab, in accordance with the Central Government pattern. The court had directed that the payments be released within a fortnight. It had further stipulated that any delay beyond the prescribed deadline would attract simple interest at six per cent per annum until the actual payment was made.
High Court Watchman Recruitment 2026: Job seekers looking for government employment opportunities with basic educational qualifications have a new recruitment opportunity. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has announced a recruitment drive to fill 22 Watchman (Chowkidar) positions at its Chandigarh...
Chandigarh woman's office Diwali dance to 'Jhalla Wallah' goes viral
Special Exhibition on 1984 Sikh Genocide Held at Panjab University by Student Organisation Saakhi
Student organisation Saakhi organised a special exhibition at Panjab University, Chandigarh, from October 31 to November 3, 2026, to raise awareness about the 1984 Sikh genocide and its historical aspects. The post Special Exhibition on 1984 Sikh Genocide Held at Panjab University by Student Organisation Saakhi appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News .
Highland Group Celebrates Diwali with Channel Partners, Highlights Progress at Highland Mayfields
The gathering in Chandigarh brought together business associates as the group reiterated its commitment to delivering Highland Mayfields in 2027. Chandigarh: Highland Group hosted a Diwali celebration and channel partners meet at JW Marriott, Chandigarh, on October 31, bringing together its business associates for an evening of festive celebrations and discussions around the groups ongoing []
Denied boarding amid Dubai floods: Emirates, Yatra ordered to pay Rs 1.88 lakh
The Chandigarh consumer commission has reaffirmed its earlier decision, holding Emirates Airlines and Yatra Online responsible for the boarding denial faced by Raghav Jain and his wife. Their travel to Italy was hindered by unexpected floods in Dubai, and they were forced to buy new tickets at a premium price. Moreover, they incurred extra expenses due to hotel cancellations. The commission ordered the companies to compensate them with Rs 1.
The footage from a Panchkula school is difficult to process. A six-year-old girl lies injured in her own classroom. An eight-year-old boy from the same school is alleged to have assaulted her. The girl is under care at PGI Chandigarh. The boy is in an observation home for psychological evaluation. For the six-year-old, school was [] The post Learned Violence first appeared on Highland Post .
3 AAP MLAs join BJP, say party can pull Punjab out of trouble
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Punjab minister meets Jhotas family three weeks after murder
