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Pawan Kumar Mutneja Appointed as New Advocate General of Haryana

Chandigarh, August 22: The Haryana government has appointed Pawan Kumar Mutneja as the new Advocate General (AG). He is a senior lawyer at the Punjab and Haryana High Court and takes over from Praveendran Singh Chauhan. Chauhan has been appointed as an Additional Judge at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, creating a vacancy for ... Read more Pawan Kumar Mutneja Appointed as New Advocate General of Haryana

Morningstar 22 Aug 2026 11:44 am

Think before throwing away: CMs message at Waste to Wonder garden

Srinagar, Aug 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated the Waste to WonderFlower Garden and Floriculture Mela at Floriculture Park, Polo View, Srinagar, describing the innovative garden as an effort to demonstrate how discarded materials can be given a new life through creativity, reuse and recycling. The Chief Minister first inaugurated the Floriculture Mela and visited the exhibition showcasing a wide range of floral varieties and products associated with floriculture. He inspected stalls put up by flower growers and farmers from across the districts of Kashmir, featuring ornamental nurseries, interior herbal plants, pots and terrariums, floral dcor and gifts, event management services, cut flowers and machinery and products of J&K Agros, among other items. Interacting with the stall owners, the Chief Minister appreciated their innovative business models and encouraged them to continue expanding their activities in the floriculture sector. He also wished the growers and entrepreneurs success in their endeavours. The Floriculture Mela provides flower growers, nursery owners and floriculture enthusiasts from various districts of Kashmir a platform to showcase their floral produce, exchange best practices and explore commercial opportunities in the sector. Later, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Waste to WonderFlower Garden and took a tour of the thematic garden, which features a range of attractive installations created from discarded and scrapped materials. These include a vintage Ambassador car, classic Kashmiri tonga, floral boat, floral scooter, heritage jeep, floral tractor, old tyres and other reclaimed items, which have been creatively transformed into garden features. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the garden was a wonderful initiative of the Department of Floriculture aimed at demonstrating that discarded objects could be reused with thought and imagination. This is an effort by the Department of Floriculture to show people that almost anything can be reused if you have the thought and imagination to do so, he said. Pointing towards the installations, the Chief Minister said the garden contained several unusual objects that one would not normally imagine being used in a garden, including a tractor, scooter, old jeep, Ambassador car and even a refrigerator in which plants had been placed and decorated. He said the initiative carries an important message for society to think about reuse and recycling before throwing things away, particularly at a time when solid waste and plastic waste management has emerged as a major challenge in cities and villages. Before throwing anything away, we should stop and think whether it can be reused or recycled. Of course, we cannot use every piece of waste as a decorative item, but wherever there is a possibility of recycling or reuse, we should make the effort, the Chief Minister said. Emphasising the importance of reducing plastic waste, he said people could adopt simple habits such as carrying reusable bags from home while going shopping instead of taking new plastic bags from shops and subsequently discarding them. That is the message behind this garden, and I hope people will come here, enjoy it and also take this message back with them, he said. The garden has been conceived as a thematic model landscape based on the principles of Reduce, Recycle and Reuse (RRR). Nearly 90 per cent of the materials used in its construction have been sourced through recycling and refurbishment rather than fresh procurement, making the project an example of resource-efficient and sustainable landscaping. Designed as an all-season garden, the Waste to WonderFlower Garden has been planned to offer continuous bloom from spring through late autumn. Plant selection and bloom-succession scheduling are aimed at keeping the site visually vibrant and florally active across changing seasons. The Chief Minister also spoke about the scope for further developing the Chrysanthemum Garden, noting that its first season had provided valuable lessons that could be used to improve it during its second season. Drawing a parallel with the evolution of the Tulip Garden, he said the iconic garden had also started on a much smaller scale and was developed progressively over the years through the addition of features such as fountains, water channels and new levels. In the same way, we will continue to add to and improve the Chrysanthemum Garden, he said. Regarding the Waste to Wonder Garden, the Chief Minister suggested that the Department of Floriculture should visit Chandigarh to study similar initiatives and explore possibilities of recreating and further developing the concept in Jammu and Kashmir. If we can recreate a similar Waste to Wonder concept here, it could become a great attraction for tourism, he said. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Bani Dr Rameshwar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary Culture Brij Mohan Sharma, Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Gardens & Parks Zubair Ahmad, Director Floriculture, Gardens & Parks Kashmir Ms. Mathora Masoom and other concerned officers were present on the occasion.

RisingKashmir 22 Aug 2026 8:19 am

Punjab BJP Condemns Congress for Praising Sajjan Kumar as a Role Model

Chandigarh, August 22: Punjab BJP President Kaul Singh Dhillon condemned Congress leaders for referring to Sajjan Kumar, a former MP accused in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, as a role model. Dhillon stated that this remark has once again exposed the partys anti-Sikh mindset. He emphasized that even after 42 years since the horrific riots, the ... Read more Punjab BJP Condemns Congress for Praising Sajjan Kumar as a Role Model

Morningstar 22 Aug 2026 3:24 am

CMs OSD sends defamation notice to Majithia

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 1:06 am

2 youths killed, another injured in Rewari

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 1:04 am

3 held, 6 kg opium, Rs 21L cash, jewellery seized

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:53 am

7-hour Punjab bandh shuts markets & schools, hits traffic

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:51 am

Man breaks up scuffle, gets stabbed twice

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:43 am

Chandigarh BJP office gets bomb threat

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:40 am

Tributes to Sajjan: Sikh bodies slam Congress leaders

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:34 am

MC reviews Chandigarhs waste management compliance

Special Cell Urges Faster Implementation Of SWM Rules, Seeks Regular Progress Reports

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:31 am

MC evicts 112 vendors from unauthorised spots

Drive Targets Allottees Operating From Old Locations Despite Being Assigned Vending Sites

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:30 am

Mayor assures action on Sector 22-B market woes

The Times of India 22 Aug 2026 12:29 am

Multi-specialty medical camp launched

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 11:39 pm

Grenade thrown at house in Amritsar village

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

Drug deaths: PSHRC asks Malwa region SSPs to submit reports

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 11:15 pm

Pawan Bansal Criticizes BJP Over Vande Mataram Controversy

Chandigarh, August 21: Congress leader Pawan Kumar Bansal has targeted the central government regarding the Vande Mataram and One Day, One University initiatives. He stated that the BJP is attempting to create controversy after 90 years to divert attention from its failures. Bansal accused the government of distracting the public while passing bills amid chaos ... Read more Pawan Bansal Criticizes BJP Over Vande Mataram Controversy

Udaipur Kiran 21 Aug 2026 10:00 pm

Jalandhar Warriors Ready for Challenges in Sher-e-Punjab T20 League: Captain Prabhsimran Singh

Chandigarh, August 21: The inaugural edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League is set to kick off on August 30 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh. Jalandhar Warriors captain, Prabhsimran Singh, is excited about the tournament. He believes that his team has been well-formed and is ready to face the challenges ahead. Prabhsimran stated, I ... Read more Jalandhar Warriors Ready for Challenges in Sher-e-Punjab T20 League: Captain Prabhsimran Singh

Morningstar 21 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

Chandigarh University Electronics & Communication Engineers Develop Solar Powered Robot for Garbage Management

Chandigarh University Electronics & Communication Engineers Develop Solar Powered Robot for Garbage Management

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

Qaumi Insaf Morcha calls for Punjab Bandh, demands release of Bandi Singhs

Tight security at Chandigarh-Mohali border points as Qaumi Insaf Morchas Punjab Bandh kicks in

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

2 killed, 1 injured as mud wall collapses in Mohali

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 11:45 am

Paul Merchants Finance Launches Loan Against Silver, Becomes India

Mr. Shaibu Cherian, Director, Paul Merchants Finance Chandigarh [India], August 18: Paul Merchants Finance Private Limited (PMFPL), a diversified NBFC and part of the Paul Merchants Group, has launched its Loan Against Silver product. The launch follows the Reserve Bank of Indias introduction of the Reserve Bank of India (Lending Against Gold and Silver Collateral) []

bhaskarlive 21 Aug 2026 11:32 am

Tight Security at Chandigarh-Mohali Border Points as Qaumi Insaf Morcha's Punjab Bandh Kicks In

Heavy police deployment has been made at many places in the state, including Amritsar, Ludhiana and Jalandhar, to maintain law and order.

Deccan Chronicle 21 Aug 2026 9:58 am

Punjab bandh: Shops shut, security tightened over demand for release of Sikh prisoners

Markets remained shut in parts of Punjab due to a bandh call by Qaumi Insaf Morcha. Security was heightened at Chandigarh-Mohali border points and across the state. Supporters created blockades, causing inconvenience to commuters and affecting normal life. Several organizations and farmer unions extended support to the bandh's demands. The Morcha continues its protest for the release of Sikh prisoners.

The Economic Times 21 Aug 2026 9:49 am

Sikh Organizations Call for Statewide Shutdown in Punjab Demanding Release of Sikh Prisoners

Chandigarh, August 21: Several Sikh religious and political organizations have called for a statewide shutdown in Punjab on Friday, demanding the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences. The shutdown is set to last until 2 PM, and heavy security measures have been implemented across the state. Despite support from farmer organizations like ... Read more Sikh Organizations Call for Statewide Shutdown in Punjab Demanding Release of Sikh Prisoners

Morningstar 21 Aug 2026 9:15 am

Several religious, political outfits observe Punjab shutdown today

Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) Several Sikh religious and political organisations seeking the release of Sikh inmates, who have completed their prison terms, on Friday gave a statewide shutdown of Punjab till 2 p.m. amid heavy security buildup. The impact of the shutdown was partial in the morning despite farmer organisations, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee []

bhaskarlive 21 Aug 2026 8:32 am

Plant 500 trees and explain Rs 11.22 crore additional income: A rare direction from ITAT Chandigarh asks taxpayer with Rs 1.79 lakh income shown in ITR

This Haryana man's case was picked up for scrutiny, and during the proceedings the Assessing Officer found large cash deposits, unsecured loans worth crores, and discovered that the Rs 3 lakh agricultural income wasnt substantiated by supporting evidence. Read on to know what happened next, and what has the ITAT ordered.

The Economic Times 21 Aug 2026 7:10 am

Punjab Education Minister Exposes BJPs Misleading Claims on Schools

Chandigarh, August 21: Punjabs Education Minister Harjot Bains has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading misleading propaganda regarding the condition of government schools in the state. He stated that BJP leaders circulated a seven-year-old video to tarnish Punjabs image and mislead the public about the current situation. Bains emphasized that he personally visited ... Read more Punjab Education Minister Exposes BJPs Misleading Claims on Schools

Morningstar 21 Aug 2026 2:14 am

Garbage on rehri, then road; MC finally acts

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 1:06 am

Flooded Roads, Angry House: Drainage System Under Fire

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 12:31 am

RTS panel fines 2 UT engineers over delay in house repairs

Commission Imposes 5,000 Penalty On Each Official For Failing To Complete Renovation Of Sector 22 Govt House Within Stipulated Time

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 12:29 am

Court clears rape accused, finds no proof girl was minor

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 12:29 am

Theft case cracked in 24 hours, 2 held

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 12:29 am

Rs 20,000 fine for black films on 2 luxury cars

The Times of India 21 Aug 2026 12:28 am

NGT panel: Green zones need protection, healing

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:53 pm

7 suspected drug deaths in a week in Punjabs Malwa region

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:52 pm

Skipped CWC meet as Id have lost an academic year: Channi

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:51 pm

SIT questions Bharmaur BJP MLA over Himcare irregularities

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:45 pm

BJP will cooperate if concerns heard, says Jairam Thakur

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:45 pm

2018-batch IAS Satbir Singh is new Rohtak DC

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:45 pm

TEDxSukhna Lake 2026 to Bring 20+ Global and Indian Leaders to Chandigarh

Second edition of TEDxSukhna Lake to feature leaders from OpenAI, Google, Meta, Visa, Snapchat, ICAI, PRS Legislative Research and more under the theme The Age of Possibilities New Delhi [India], August 20: The second edition of TEDxSukhna Lake is set to take place on 26 August 2026 at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, bringing together more than []

bhaskarlive 20 Aug 2026 11:33 pm

Two trucks collide in Hanogi tunnel; 4 dead

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:32 pm

57-yr-old heart patient dies after sexual assault at Panipat hospital

CT Operator Arrested; Accused Of Thrashing Her As Well

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:22 pm

BKU Ekta Ugrahan stages stir against US FTA

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:11 pm

BJP demands FIR on ED findings, CBI probe

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:06 pm

No change in Punjab Congress leadership, says Baghel

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 10:50 pm

Rajasthan man arrested in 7.3L Georgia work visa scam

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 10:15 pm

XPLANE: Should every fever result in a swine flu test? A woman's death sparked nationwide uproar.

Swine Flu Advisory: The death of a woman in Indore is a warning. 1,344 cases in Delhi, 500 sick at a school in Bengaluru, and advisories in Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh are signs that swine flu is spreading rapidly.Why is there turmoil across the country?On Wednesday evening, August...

Kalam Times 20 Aug 2026 8:47 pm

Shaurya Bhattacharya Leads PGTI Kolar Open

Delhi golfer Shaurya Bhattacharya maintained his two-shot lead after shooting a one-under 71 in Round 3 of the PGTI Kolar Open. He now aggregates 10-under 206, with Chandigarh's Angad Cheema and Hyderabad's Mohammed Azhar tied for second at eight-under 208. Bhattacharya faced challenging weather conditions but secured a crucial birdie on the final hole to restore his advantage for the final round.

Rediff 20 Aug 2026 6:35 pm

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Expands International Academic Network with MoU from University of California, Irvine

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Expands International Academic Network with MoU from University of California, Irvine

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Rain ruins Chandigarh petrol langar, annoys crowd; influencer promises 3-day run

Rain ruins Chandigarh petrol langar annoys crowd influencer promises day run

India Today 20 Aug 2026 3:17 pm

Four killed, 7 injured in two-truck collision in Hanogi Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi

Four people were killed and seven others injured after two trucks collided head-on inside the Hanogi Tunnel on the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday morning. The accident took place at around 7:45 am,...

India TV 20 Aug 2026 12:14 pm

CBI Arrests Assistant DGFT in Haryana Bribery Case

Chandigarh, August 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) stationed in Panipat, Haryana, in connection with a bribery case. On Wednesday, the agency released a press statement detailing the charges against the accused. It is alleged that the Assistant DGFT solicited a bribe of 30,000 ... Read more CBI Arrests Assistant DGFT in Haryana Bribery Case

Morningstar 20 Aug 2026 3:25 am

Channi skips CWC meet, cites MA exam

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 1:10 am

CMs OSD challenges Majithia to prove charges or apologise

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 1:08 am