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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

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

We Picked Good Team At Auction, Players Putting In Extra Effort: Jalandhar Warriors Prabhsimran Ahead Of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

Punjab T20 League: As the stage is set for the upcoming edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, scheduled to begin on August 30 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh, Jalandhar Warriors captain Prabhsimran Singh is excited about the tournament and believes his team has prepared well for the challenge. Six franchises will lock horns with each other for the ultimate glory, with some of the best emerging and established cricketing talent from Punjab set to take the field. Speaking about the preparations, Prabhsimran said, Im very excited to lead the Jalandhar Warriors in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League. The preparations are going on in full flow. We picked a good team at the auction, and all the players are working hard during the practice sessions. Everyone is putting in that extra effort, and we are looking forward to the tournament. The right-handed batter also highlighted the importance of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League in providing young players with an opportunity to learn from experienced cricketers. With several players who have represented India and played in the IPL expected to feature in the tournament, Prabhsimran feels the youngsters can benefit greatly from sharing the dressing room with them. It is a very good platform for the youngsters. They will get an opportunity to share the dressing room with IPL and India players. They can learn from their experience, understand the demands of professional cricket and improve their game. Playing alongside experienced players can give them a lot of confidence, he said. Prabhsimran also believes the support of the fans will add to the excitement of the tournament. With Punjabs cricket fans known for their passion, he is hoping to see the stands packed during the league. It is a very good platform for the youngsters. They will get an opportunity to share the dressing room with IPL and India players. They can learn from their experience, understand the demands of professional cricket and improve their game. Playing alongside experienced players can give them a lot of confidence, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories With the tournament just around the corner, the Jalandhar Warriors batter is eager to get started and hopes the team can put up a strong performance throughout the season. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 21 Aug 2026 12:22 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

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

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

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

Kataria felicitates CWG silver medallist Harjinder Kaur

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

SAD, Punar Surjit trade charges on Longowal death anniv

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 11:46 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

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

Jind: International kabaddi player dies at 27

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 10:38 pm

Rajasthan man arrested in 7.3L Georgia work visa scam

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 10:15 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

38 kids hospitalised after eating midday meal kheer

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 1:03 am

Shooter dadi perfects her aim at 67

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 1:01 am

5.7kg heroin seized in Jind, 2 held

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:57 am

Madhya Marg cave-in exposes Chandigarhs ageing veins

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:55 am

Panchkula: Prime suspect in 20-lakh Canada visa scam nabbed

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:50 am

Sept squeezed: PU likely to hold student polls on Aug 31

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:45 am

Chandigarhs judo ace scores distinction on the global stage

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:42 am

Under review: Sector 17 caught in a 20-year red tape loop

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:40 am

3 bodies recovered after limestone mine landslide in Sirmaur

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:39 am

Khanauri border now open as farmers call off stir

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 12:38 am

Monsoon session of HP assembly from tomorrow

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 11:34 pm

38 children fall ill after eating kheer at Kullu school

The Times of India 19 Aug 2026 11:27 pm