Pride of Chandigarh: Vikrant Jolly Qualifies for Ontario
In a notable achievement for the citys legal fraternity, young Chandigarh advocate Vikrant Jolly The post Pride of Chandigarh: Vikrant Jolly Qualifies for Ontarios Legal Elite appeared first on Khalsa Vox .
Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has launched a scathing attack on the state government regarding an order issued by the Finance Department. He alleges that there is an attempt to undermine the directives of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Warring took to the social media platform X to share ... Read more Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring Criticizes State Government Over Court Order Contempt
Punjab Congress Criticizes AAP Government Over Finance Department Orders
Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Congress President Raja Amarinder Singh Warring accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of disrespecting the judiciary. This allegation follows directives issued by the states finance department, which appear to contradict the Punjab and Haryana High Courts orders regarding the payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to government employees. ... Read more Punjab Congress Criticizes AAP Government Over Finance Department Orders
RAFs first Sikh pilot since WW2 fulfils dream of grandpa he never saw
2 families lose over Rs 40L to immigration fraud
Punjab Congress bigwigs set for Delhi huddle to burn differences
PU faces student protests over UIET detention issue
Punjab to add 100 midi buses to PRTC fleet for rural connectivity
Class XI student hits the mark with seven-medal haul
BJP supports jathedars call for increasing Sikh population
MC House, F&CC meetings this week; key agendas set for fresh debate
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Trees still encased in concrete despite NGT order, alleges society
Mohali-Sirhind highway to open by Sept-end
Final inspection completed for 651-crore greenfield corridor; 27-km express link expected to slash travel time and ease congestion at Landran Chowk
PSEB daily wage staff protest over delay in regularisation
PU students protest over security, shut gate 2
MC set to tighten rules for meat shops, restaurants
CM concerned about peoples health, Sisodia hits back at opposition
Student Front, NSUI signal poll understanding ahead of PU elections
HC pushes for International Arbitration Centre in Chandigarh
2 Jhajjar girls make it to Indias para hockey squad
2 cops killed as car collides head-on with truck in Shimla
CM releases Rs 27cr for development projects in Chopal
CM for speedy procurement of medical equipment
Punjab-Haryana score key BJP berths, HP draws a blank
Kullu landslide threat: Residents seek concrete measures to avert any tragedy
Pannuns Khalistan capital claim over Shimla raises security concerns in HP
NGT panels clean chit to Dera Beas centre on green violations
Meet the only woman Hindu zamindar of Pakistan
Warring demands Manns apology over staged I-Day dance performance
SAD cries discrimination over denial of main stage venue for Sant Longowals death anniversary
Rs 500cr MILKFED seed subsidy scam: HC issues notice to govt
BJPs Tarun Chugh Criticizes Congress Over National Anthem Controversy
Chandigarh, August 17: BJP MP Tarun Chugh has sharply criticized the Congress party regarding the controversy surrounding the national song Vande Mataram. He also accused Congress of double standards concerning the student protests in Jharkhand. In an interview, Chugh expressed his disappointment over Congress leader Sonia Gandhis alleged failure to fully sing Vande Mataram during ... Read more BJPs Tarun Chugh Criticizes Congress Over National Anthem Controversy
Punjab BJP Chief Condemns Alleged Disruption of Vande Mataram at Congress Event
Chandigarh, August 17: Punjab BJP President Kailash Singh Dhillon expressed concern over the alleged disrespect shown to the national song Vande Mataram during the Independence Day event at the Congress headquarters in Delhi. On Monday, he stated that while the entire nation was immersed in patriotic fervor on this sacred occasion, the reported attempt by ... Read more Punjab BJP Chief Condemns Alleged Disruption of Vande Mataram at Congress Event
Hansi dairy operators murder: Standoff eases, activists released; govt assures aid, job for widow
8th pay commission: What's on the agenda for upcoming states visits and meetings? Check top updates
8th pay commission: What's on the agenda for the panel's upcoming states visits in August and September? Check top updates for the planned meetings in Jaipur, Chennai, Chandigarh, Puducherry and Mumbai.
BJP appoints Haryana MP Sanjay Bhatia as national general secretary
Verka Recruitment 2026: 172 Positions Available Including Deputy Manager, Apply by August 25
Chandigarh, August 17: The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited (Verka) has announced the recruitment of qualified candidates for various positions, including Deputy Manager. A total of 172 vacancies have been officially notified, inviting applications from interested individuals. Among the 172 vacancies, there are 15 positions for Deputy Manager (Marketing), 2 for Deputy Manager ... Read more Verka Recruitment 2026: 172 Positions Available Including Deputy Manager, Apply by August 25
Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Punjab BJP President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Monday expressed concern over the alleged disrespect shown to the national song Vande Mataram during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters in Delhi. He claimed when the entire nation was immersed in the spirit of patriotism on the sacred occasion of Independence []
IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rain in J
Panchkula, Aug 17: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and other parts of the western Himalayan region over the next few days, while Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab are also likely to receive heavy rain on August 17 and 18. The IMD said [] The post IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rain in J&K, Himachal appeared first on Northlines .
From Chandigarh To Britain: Arshdeep Singh Dang Becomes First Sikh RAF Fighter Pilot Since WWII
Born in Chandigarh and raised in Britain, Arshdeep Singh Dang has turned a family dream into a historic Sikh milestone in the RAF.
Formal child adoption remains low in J&K; CARA records 42 cases in 2025-26
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 42 children adopted through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) during 2025-26, a figure substantially lower than adoption numbers reported by several major States, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Rajya Sabha. The State/UT-wise data, furnished in response to a parliamentary question answered on August 12, shows that Maharashtra recorded the highest number of CARA-facilitated adoptions during the financial year, with 792 cases. Gujarat followed with 547, while Tamil Nadu recorded 501 adoptions. Karnataka accounted for 377 cases, followed by Odisha with 308 and Telangana with 307. Jammu and Kashmirs 42 adoptions were also lower than the figures reported by several northern and neighbouring States. Rajasthan recorded 172 adoptions, while Punjab reported 49, only seven more than J&K. Uttar Pradesh registered 231 cases, Haryana 68, Uttarakhand 30, Himachal Pradesh 14 and Delhi 109. Among other States, Assam recorded 186 adoptions, Kerala 170, Andhra Pradesh 140, Bihar 125 and Chhattisgarh 114. West Bengal reported 237 cases, Madhya Pradesh 221 and Jharkhand 60. The data also showed considerable variation among the northeastern States. Meghalaya and Nagaland reported 13 adoptions each, Mizoram 78, Tripura seven, Arunachal Pradesh five and Manipur four. Sikkim recorded 28 cases. Smaller Union Territories and States also reported relatively modest numbers. Goa recorded 25 adoptions, Chandigarh 18, Puducherry 15 and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 11. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu reported five cases. No adoption through CARA was recorded in Ladakh or Lakshadweep during 2025-26. Across the 36 States and Union Territories listed in the annexure, the reported number of CARA-facilitated adoptions stood at 5,022 during the financial year. J&Ks 42 cases therefore accounted for less than one per cent of the reported national total. The Ministry, however, has clarified that adoption figures should be viewed in the context of the availability of children who have been declared legally free for adoption. The waiting period for prospective adoptive parents depends not only on the number of applicants but also on the availability of legally free children and the age group preferred by prospective parents. The government is seeking to strengthen the adoption infrastructure through Mission Vatsalya. States and UTs have been advised to establish at least one Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) in every district under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Adoption Regulations, 2022. As of July 29, 2026, 795 SAAs had been approved across the country under Mission Vatsalya. These agencies support the formal adoption process and provide residential care to adoptable children below six years of age. The adoption system has also been substantially digitised. All SAAs are required to operate through the integrated CARINGS-Mission Vatsalya platform, which facilitates digital processing of cases from referral and matching to documentation. The system also allows authorities to monitor compliance through real-time dashboards at the Central and State levels. The Ministry said District Magistrates have been empowered to issue adoption orders under the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations. Prescribed timelines have been laid down for different stakeholders, while CARA undertakes regular monitoring and follow-up with States and UT administrations to reduce delays. The Centre is also using Mission Vatsalya for awareness campaigns promoting legal adoption and foster care. Nationwide and local outreach programmes, workshops, seminars and orientation sessions are being conducted, while CARA uses print, electronic and social media platforms to spread information on legal adoption procedures.
Punjab transfers 12 IPS officers in major police reshuffle
Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) The Punjab government has ordered a significant administrative reshuffle in the state police department, transferring and reassigning 12 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The orders, issued by the Department of Home Affairs (Home-I Branch) on Sunday, take effect immediately on administrative grounds. According to the release, V Neeraja, IPS (1994), has []
Rs 1,419 crore sanction for Qadian
Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Minister of State (MoS) for Railways and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has hailed the sanction of the detailed estimate of Rs 1,419.05 crore for the 39.68-km Qadian-Beas new broad-gauge railway line, describing it as a major milestone for Punjab and a historic development for the Majha []
89-yr-old man hacked to death in Hisar, 3 booked
Punjab govt honours village defence committees for anti-drug efforts
Retired Haryana cop injured in mishap dies
Nod to Rs 1.4k cr Qadian-Beas rail line, expedite land acquisition, says Bittu
Not conducive to RTI: Haryana info commission flags assistants as SPIOs
Haryana man dies in Mandi road accident
Punjab farmers way blocked at Khanauri, detentions in Jind
Boy electrocuted while playing near pole in Sonipat village
HSGMC shifts Aug 25 Panthic gathering to Ambala
Got 150 stitches: Harsimrat writes to Shah for NIA probe
Firing near Charkhi Dadri bus stand; four arrested
Dance at I-Day function sparks political row in poll-bound Punjab
Inquiry officer a public authority under RTI Act: Pb panel
Newborn trafficking case: Two more held from Muktsar, total 23
Portion of false ceiling collapses at Patiala institute during I-Day event
Punjab youth unemployment up, Himachal Pradesh tops region: PLFS data
BJP Leader Jaiveer Shergill Visits Sukhbir Singh Badal, Wishes for Quick Recovery
Chandigarh, August 16: BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill met with Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday to inquire about his health. In a post on the social media platform X, Shergill expressed his wishes for Badals swift recovery. Badal has suffered serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment, having received 150 stitches. Sukhbir ... Read more BJP Leader Jaiveer Shergill Visits Sukhbir Singh Badal, Wishes for Quick Recovery
CM Sukhu announces welfare scheme for 1.8 lakh Himachal families
Haryana plans 147-cr startup boost, women-led ventures to get bigger incentives
Major Reshuffle in Punjab Police: Transfers of 12 IPS and 112 PPS Officers Announced
Chandigarh, August 16: The Punjab government has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle within the police department, involving the transfer of 12 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and 112 Punjab Police Service (PPS) officers. Orders issued by the Home Department state that all transfers and new appointments are effective immediately. Among the IPS officers, V. Neerja ... Read more Major Reshuffle in Punjab Police: Transfers of 12 IPS and 112 PPS Officers Announced
Cong fissures deepen: Channi on stage, Randhawa challenges Warrings one ticket per family formula
The 8th pay commission recently concluded its four-day session in Delhi between 7 and 10 August and has scheduled meetings in Chandigarh, Chennai, Jaipur, Mumbai and Puducherry in August and September.
Sukhbir Badal Discharged from Hospital, Calls for NIA Investigation into Attacks
Chandigarh, August 16: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister, has been discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. He was admitted following an attack at a Gurudwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, a Member of Parliament from the Shiromani Akali Dal, has written to Union Home ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Discharged from Hospital, Calls for NIA Investigation into Attacks
Khanauri blockade brings Shubhkaran Singh case back into focus
Controversy Erupts Over Vande Mataram During Independence Day Celebrations
Chandigarh, August 16: The Independence Day celebrations took a controversial turn as former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and the Gandhi family. He accused them of disregarding the importance of democracy and Parliament. This remark followed an incident during the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Congress headquarters. While ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Vande Mataram During Independence Day Celebrations
'Fell from roof': BSF jawan tells family after wife's murder; arrested
Qaumi Insaaf Morcha protest in Chandigarh dispersed with tear gas and water cannon
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Chandigarh: Beant Singh assassin release march turns violent
Chandigarh police on Saturday used tear gas shells and water cannons to disperse protesters who tried to breach barricades during a march towards Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria's residence, seeking the release of Sikh prisoners, including Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is serving a life sentence for the assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995.
Tear gas, water cannons used against Qaumi Insaf morcha protesters, Punjab Bandh call on August 21
Some protesters attempted to remove barricades and barbed wire, and some others tried to pull them down using a tractor as they attempted to proceed towards the residence of the Punjab Governor at the Lok Bhavan in Chandigarh
Qaumi Insaaf Morcha protesters clash with police at Chandigarh border; Punjab bandh on August 21
43-year-old vegetable trader stabbed to death over parking dispute in Chandigarh
3 injured after portion of ceiling collapses at Patialas NSNIS during Independence Day event
Chandigarh police use tear gas, water cannons to stop Qaumi Insaaf morcha march towards gov's house
Wont allow anti-Punjab forces to disturb peace: Sukhbir Singh Badal; wife thanks human-shield cop
5 IPS officers transferred from Delhi to Jammu & Kashmir
The Delhi Home Department has ordered the relieving of several AGMUT cadre IPS and DANIPS officers from Delhi Police for posting to other Union Territories and states, including Jammu & Kashmir. As per the order issued on August 14, 2026, the officers will be relieved with effect from August 17, 2026 (A/N) to enable them to join their new assignments. Among the officers transferred from Delhi to Jammu & Kashmir are Vishnu Kumar, IPS (2019 batch); Rajeev Kumar Ambasta, IPS; Deepak Yadav, IPS; Anand Kumar Mishra, IPS; and Satish Kumar, IPS. The Centre had earlier ordered the posting of several AGMUT officers to Jammu & Kashmir as part of a wider administrative reshuffle. The latest order also transfers Pratiksha Godara, IPS (2011 batch) to Andaman & Nicobar, Vinit Kumar, IPS (2018 batch) to Chandigarh, Rishi Kumar, IPS (2021 batch) to Arunachal Pradesh, Pawan Kumar, IPS to Ladakh, Sikandar Singh, IPS to Puducherry, and Dhirendra Pratap Singh, IPS and Nishant Gupta, IPS to Mizoram. The order further includes transfers of DANIPS officers to Chandigarh, Lakshadweep and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The reshuffle is part of the Centres cadre management exercise involving officers across the AGMUT cadre.
Finance Minister Punjab honours Dr Anshu Kataria as Voice of Private Unaided Colleges of India
Finance Minister Punjab, S. Harpal Singh Cheema honoured Dr Anshu Kataria, President, Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) & Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh with the prestigious Voice of Private Unaided Colleges of India award during the Millennial Awards 2026, held at JW Marriott, Chandigarh. S Harpal Singh Cheema appreciated Dr. Katarias continuous efforts in raising the concerns of private unaided colleges and working for the welfare of students and educational institutions. On the occasion, Dr Anshu Kataria, President, Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) & Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, appreciated the efforts of Finance Minister S. Harpal Singh Cheema for reviving the Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) scheme for Punjabi students. He said that the Government has sanctioned Rs 432 crore towards pending PMS dues for 201720 and has assured the disbursement of more pending funds in the coming months. Dr Kataria appreciated Cheemas efforts to resolve the long-pending PMS issues of Punjab. On the occasion, teams from Aryans Group of Colleges, Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Doaba Group of Colleges, Indo Global Group of Colleges and Saraswati Group of Colleges were present.
Principal suspended over anti-BJP protest to be reinstated
After motorcycle remark row, Khap announces womens mahapanchayat in Jind
177 deaths in Himachal this monsoon
Friendship march seeks peace, trade ties between India and Pakistan
Urban tree felling in Punjab to need tree officer's nod
Viral Instagram reel leads to wildlife crime detection in Karnal, 8 protected turtles recovered
Blatant lie: Punjab FM slams Shivraj over RDF claims
2 sisters held for attempting to tamper with ATM in Dharuhera
Jathedar slams Ambala police action, seeks probe; FIR against Jhinda, others
Man gets 20-yr jail for raping minor
