'If Rohit-Virat Stay, There Is A 90% Chance Of Winning World Cup': Raina
If Rohit Sharma: Suresh Raina believes India will have a 90 percent chance of winning the 2027 ODI World Cup if veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain part of the team for the marquee tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Rainas comments came after former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh called for consistency in Indias ODI setup and urged the team management to avoid making too many changes ahead of next years World Cup. Speaking about Yuvrajs advice, Raina backed the experience of Rohit and Kohli and highlighted their record of winning major trophies for India and in the IPL. Absolutely, I think we have the gun player; we have a gun machine at home. We have the best captains who won a lot of trophies in IPL as well as for the country, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Virat, we dont need any introduction because they are different player. I think I have played a lot of matches with them, Raina told reporters on the sidelines of an event in Delhi. Virat wants it. I think this time we are playing the World Cup in South Africa and Zimbabwe. I think if both of them stay, there is a 90% chance of winning the World Cup, he added. Raina also referred to Indias defeat to Australia in the 2003 World Cup final, saying the team would have added motivation when it returns to South Africa for the 2027 edition. Especially when we lost in South Africa in 2003, we have to take revenge for that as well, Raina said. Yuvraj had earlier stressed the importance of giving a settled group enough game time before the World Cup, with India having limited ODI fixtures between now and the tournament. They need to focus on building the same team to play in a years time, because you dont want to make big changes at the last moment, Yuvraj told Cricinfo. Whoever your players are, whether they are 16 or 20, its important that everybody gets game time because obviously now there are more T20s and fewer 50-over cricket matches. Whatever matches there are, its important that players get enough game time to prepare for the World Cup, he added. They need to focus on building the same team to play in a years time, because you dont want to make big changes at the last moment, Yuvraj told Cricinfo. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The series will begin in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, followed by the second ODI in Guwahati on September 30 and the third in Chandigarh on October 3. Shreyas Iyer, meanwhile, will be part of Indias Asian Games campaign. Article Source: IANS
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Punjab Police asks personnel to avoid uniform while commuting after ASI's killing
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 22 (IANS) Punjab Police issued a security advisory directing police personnel to avoid travelling in uniform while commuting between their homes and places of duty, following the recent killing of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Harjit Singh in Amritsar. In the wake of the incident, and keeping in view the safety of police personnel posted in districts along the Pakistan border, the Inspector General (IG), Border Range, has issued an advisory to police personnel. The IG Border Range has written to the Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of Amritsar Rural, Batala, Gurdaspur and Pathankot, directing them to implement measures aimed at enhancing the security of police employees while they travel to and from their places of duty. According to the advisory, police personnel have been instructed to wear plain clothes while travelling from their homes to their places of duty and while returning home after completing their duties. They have specifically been advised to avoid wearing their police uniforms during such journeys. The advisory further states that while undertaking personal travel, police personnel should neither carry nor display any sign, symbol or other item that could reveal their identity as members of the police force. The letter also emphasises that all prescribed security protocols should be strictly followed by police personnel during private travel, with officers being advised to remain particularly cautious about their identity and personal safety. ASI Harjit Singh was killed while performing his duty on September 18. Following the incident, police teams launched efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the killing. A high alert was subsequently sounded across Amritsar and adjoining areas, with police intensifying checks at toll plazas and other key points as teams continued to search for the suspects. Police later received specific information that the suspects were moving in the area and could potentially be looking for another target, prompting security teams to intensify their efforts to track them down. One of the accused in the murder case of Punjab Police ASI Harjit Singh was killed in an encounter on September 19. Punjab Police Commissioner Harmanveer Singh Gill said that while one of the main accused was killed during the encounter, his accomplice managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Commissioner Gill also stated that the murder was part of a conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers. According to him, the youths were lured with promises of money and a share in the illegal drug trade. The handlers demanded proof of loyalty by targeting police personnel. Investigators also found that after shooting ASI Harjit Singh, the accused allegedly returned to the crime scene and recorded a 3040 second video to send to their overseas handlers as proof that the task had been completed. The act was reportedly captured on CCTV, while forensic examination of mobile phones is underway. Commissioner Gill appealed to parents to closely monitor their childrens activities and protect them from being exploited through social media, drugs and criminal networks.
Punjab Gears Up for Census 2027
ASHOK KAURA Chandigarh: A one-day Conference of Principal Census Officers (PCOs) for Phase-II of Census 2027 Population Enumeration was held today at Hotel Mount View, Chandigarh, under the chairmanship of Mr. KAP Sinha, Chief Secretary, Punjab, to review the preparedness and operational readiness for the forthcoming Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027. The conference []
Delhi-NCR to remain dry as IMD forecasts clear skies; mercury to touch 34 degree Celsius
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The national Capital is likely to witness clear skies and relatively pleasant weather on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a minimum temperature of around 24 degree Celsius and a maximum of nearly 34 degree Celsius. According to the weather agency, Delhi is expected to remain largely dry throughout the day, marking a change from the cloudy conditions and occasional showers witnessed recently. The forecast of clearer skies could provide some relief from the persistent humidity experienced across the city over the past few weeks. The relative humidity is likely to remain around 60 per cent, while weather conditions are expected to be generally comfortable for residents. However, temperatures are likely to rise during the afternoon before easing later in the day. Among the weather stations in the national Capital, Palam is likely to record a minimum temperature of around 23 degree Celsius. Lodi Road and Ayanagar may register minimum temperatures of 24.3 degree Celsius and 24.2 degree Celsius, respectively. The Ridge could witness a comparatively cooler morning, with the minimum temperature expected to settle at around 22.5 degree Celsius. While Delhi-NCR is likely to remain dry on Tuesday, several other parts of the country are expected to experience rainfall and thunderstorms in the coming days due to a weather system developing over the Bay of Bengal. Odisha is likely to witness some of the most intense weather activity as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal becomes more organised. The system is expected to move towards the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coast and reach the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal near the coast around the morning of September 23. The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam and Puri on September 23. A similar red alert has been issued for Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Rayagada for September 24. Rainfall is expected to remain active across Odisha until September 27, with different districts placed under red, orange and yellow alerts depending on the anticipated intensity of rainfall. Kerala is also likely to experience wet conditions during the week. Light to moderate rainfall has been forecast in several areas between September 21 and 25, while isolated heavy showers are possible in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur. The IMD has advised residents in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and landslides to remain alert and follow instructions issued by local authorities. Weather activity is also expected to increase across parts of the Northeast and eastern India. Assam and Meghalaya may experience thunderstorms and lightning on September 22, followed by heavy rainfall between September 23 and 25. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim could witness thunderstorms, lightning and squally conditions on September 22. Heavy rainfall is likely in these areas on September 23 and 24, while very heavy showers are possible on September 25. East Uttar Pradesh is expected to see increased rainfall activity from September 24, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and squall-like conditions. Similar weather is likely to develop over West Uttar Pradesh from September 25. In contrast, Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, is unlikely to receive significant rainfall on Tuesday. The region is expected to remain predominantly dry as the southwest monsoon continues to withdraw from northwest India. However, weather conditions could become more active towards the end of the week, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and squall-like conditions over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi between September 25 and 27. The developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to remain the primary factor influencing rainfall and thunderstorm activity across several parts of the country in the coming days.
23-Year-Old Law Student From Kashmir Dies in Chandigarh Road Accident
SRINAGAR: A 23-year-old law student from Kralgund in Kupwara district, Suhail Aijaz Langoo, died in a road accident in Chandigarh, according to information shared by local residents and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone. Lone, in a post on X on Tuesday, said Langoo was killed in an accident in Chandigarh and was pursuing a law degree. []
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Gujarat: Liquor worth Rs 86.63 lakh seized in Rajkot, eight booked
Digital Desk | Rajkot, Sep 21 (IANS) Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer worth Rs 86.63 lakh during a raid near the Ahmedabad-Rajkot Highway in Rajkot city on Monday, with the total value of the seized liquor, vehicle and other material put at Rs 1.10 crore, officials said. The team, led by Police Inspector P.B. Jebaliya, conducted the raid near Radhe-Krishna Hotel, close to Bamanbhor village, within the jurisdiction of Airport Police Station. According to the State Monitoring Cell, the team seized around 604 boxes of IMFL and beer containing 21,792 bottles. The liquor was valued at Rs 86,63,712. Police also seized one vehicle and other material, bringing the total value of the property recovered to Rs 1,10,91,012. The action followed directions issued by Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik to take legal action against illegal liquor and gambling activities in the state. Police registered a case at Airport Police Station under Sections 65(A)(E), 81, 83, 98(2) and 116(B) of the Prohibition Act and Sections 336(2), 336(3) and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Eight people have been named as accused in the case; one has been arrested, while seven are wanted. The arrested accused has been identified as Dilipsinh Rawat, a resident of Sobiyana village in Beawar, Rajasthan. The seven wanted accused include Jitendrasinh Singh, a resident of Thikarwas, Kalan, in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district; Suresh, a truck owner; and an unidentified associate of Jitendrasinh in Chandigarh. Police have also named an unidentified person who allegedly took a four-wheeler to load the liquor, another unidentified person who arrived on a motorcycle carrying a transport slip, and an unidentified person who allegedly ordered the liquor consignment in Rajkot. Further investigation into the seizure and the persons named as wanted accused is underway, the State Monitoring Cell said.
Congress slams Centre, Punjab govt over wheat stocks ahead of paddy procurement
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 21 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government and the BJP-led Union government over their failure to clear wheat stocks occupying crucial storage space in rice mills and mandi yards ahead of the paddy procurement season. With the official procurement season set to begin on October 1, and early varieties already arriving in several mandis, Bajwa warned that the continued occupation of storage space by wheat stocks could trigger serious congestion across Punjabs procurement system. Citing recent reports, Bajwa said nearly 12 lakh metric tons (MT) of wheat is still lying in rice mills across Punjab, while another 1.83 lakh MT of Central Pool wheat remains in mandi yards awaiting movement to the Food Corporation of India (FCI). These figures expose the complete lack of preparedness of both the Punjab government and the Union government. Paddy procurement is just days away, yet vital storage space remains occupied by wheat stocks that should have been cleared and moved months ago, he said. He cautioned that the situation could become particularly difficult once paddy arrivals gather momentum, as mills and mandis will simultaneously have to handle the incoming crop while dealing with wheat stocks yet to be moved. If this bottleneck is not cleared immediately, farmers could be forced to wait for hours or even days to unload their paddy. Those who lack adequate storage at their farms will be especially vulnerable to distress sales. Prolonged delays can also create additional problems related to moisture and grain quality, Bajwa said. He questioned why the Punjab government and the Centre had failed to anticipate an entirely foreseeable problem. This is not an unexpected crisis. Everyone knew that the paddy procurement season was approaching. The Punjab government and the Centre had months to plan the evacuation of wheat, arrange transportation and ensure adequate storage capacity. Yet, they failed to act until the crisis was staring them in the face, he remarked. Accusing the AAP government of prioritising publicity over preparedness, Bajwa said, Instead of ensuring that the foodgrain management system was ready for the next procurement season, the AAP government remained focused on publicity exercises and political theatrics. Now, Punjabs farmers are being left to bear the consequences of administrative failure. Bajwa demanded that the Punjab government and the Centre immediately coordinate the evacuation of wheat stocks from rice mills and mandi yards, accelerate their movement to designated storage locations and ensure sufficient space is available before paddy arrivals intensify. Punjabs farmers should not be made to pay the price for the failure of two governments. The AAP government and the BJP-led Centre must stop passing the responsibility to each other and immediately clear the bottleneck. Farmers must have assured and hassle-free procurement when their crop reaches the mandis, he added.
Fight against drugs must be peoples movement: Haryana CM
Digital Desk | Fazilka, Sep 21 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said Punjab was once known for its prosperity, vibrancy and hardworking youth. Still, today the drug menace has emerged as a major challenge to the future of its young generation. He stressed that turning the campaign against drugs into a peoples movement is the need of the hour. Addressing a gathering after joining the fourth phase of the Nasha Mukti Yatra in Fazilka, Saini said the fight against drugs is not a political party's fight, but a fight to save the youth and future generations. He said the Yatra, which began on September 18, will continue till September 30 and cover around 4,000 km across all 117 Assembly constituencies of Punjab. Saini added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is fighting the drug menace with determination and every section of society should ensure its participation in this campaign. Criticising the Aam Aadmi Party government, he said it had promised to eradicate drugs within six months. Still, the problem remains serious even as the government enters the final phase of its tenure. He also said the government had not fulfilled its promises to employ youth. Saini recalled that when industrialists from Punjab met him at his residence in Chandigarh and expressed their desire to set up industries in Haryana, he advised them to establish industries in Punjab itself to provide employment opportunities to the youth there. He claimed that the people of Punjab had made up their minds for change and that the coming time would belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Highlighting Haryanas governance, Saini said the state government has provided jobs to youth through a transparent system. He added that he meets many people at his residence daily and works to resolve their problems. He said the Haryana Government has fulfilled 70 of the 217 commitments made before the elections and has advanced several schemes for the welfare of women, farmers, people with low incomes and youth. He emphasised that the fight against drugs cannot be confined to law enforcement alone. Treatment, rehabilitation, sports and employment opportunities must also be taken forward simultaneously. He said Haryana is providing free treatment facilities at de-addiction centres, while special emphasis is being laid on connecting youth with sports and other positive activities.
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ED arrests middleman for collecting bribes for suspended Punjab Police DIG Bhullar
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The ED arrested a middleman who allegedly collected bribes on behalf of suspended Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, an official said on Monday. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office-I, arrested Kirshanu Sharda on September 18 under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the ED said. The ED said Sharda was taken into custody in connection with a money laundering investigation involving Bhullar. The Special Court (PMLA), Chandigarh, granted the ED custody of Sharda for seven days, an official statement said. The ED said the investigation was based on FIRs registered by CBI, ACB, Chandigarh against Bhullar, Sharda and others under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The investigation into the predicate offence prima facie established that Bhullar, a public servant and the prime accused, operated through Sharda, who acted as his conduit/middleman to demand and accept illegal gratification, the ED said. In one instance, the ED said, Rs 8 lakh in illegal gratification was demanded from the complainant, of which Rs 5 lakh was accepted through Sharda, allegedly to settle a criminal case and allow the complainant to continue his scrap business without police interference. Investigation revealed that Sharda facilitated the receipt and movement of funds on behalf of Bhullar, it said. Searches conducted under Section 17 of the PMLA resulted in the seizure of cash amounting to Rs 8.35 lakh and freezing of bank and post-office accounts and investments having a cumulative balance of Rs 1.42 crore, the ED said. Scrutiny of financial records and seized digital devices has revealed unexplained cash deposits, investments and transactions, including transactions with Bhullar, as well as prima facie indications of the involvement of other public servants, the ED said. The Central probe agency said that it is tracing the complete money trail and probing the involvement of other persons/entities in similar activities and in the generation, movement, concealment and utilisation of proceeds of crime.
NHM Chandigarh Peer Educator/ Supporter Recruitment 2026 - Walkin
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Punjab BJP chief attacks AAP govt over
Punjab BJP chief attacks AAP govt over suppression of anti-drug voices Chandigarh: Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the state, accusing it of failing to curb the drug menace and allegedly attempting to silence voices raised against the open sale of [] The post Punjab BJP chief attacks AAP govt over suppression of anti-drug voices appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
India needs multi-partisan approach for next level of development, says Manish Tewari
The Chandigarh MP says India needs a movement akin to 1991, when the then PM Narasimha Rao and his Finance Minister Manmohan Singh forged a multi-party consensus on the countrys economic trajectory
India needs multi-partisan approach for next level of development, says Manish Tewari
The Chandigarh MP says India needs a movement akin to 1991, when the then PM Narasimha Rao and his Finance Minister Manmohan Singh forged a multi-party consensus on the countrys economic trajectory
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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.
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
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10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup begins in Leh
Leh, Ladakh: The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 is being held at the NDS Indoor Stadium in Leh, bringing together Pencak Silat athletes, coaches, officials, team managers and sports administrators from across the country. More than 850 athletes and participants are taking part in the national championship, which has emerged as a major sporting gathering in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Teams from various States, Union Territories and Paramilitary Forces are participating in the championship. The event also features more than 100 technical and federation officials and State/UT representatives, along with over 70 coaches and team managers. The opening ceremony will be attended by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena as the chief guest. Administrative Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh Bhanu Prabha; Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh Shashanka Ala; Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Ladakh Tsering Paldan; Additional Deputy Commissioner to the Lieutenant Governor Shekh Aadil; President, Indian Pencak Silat Federation; President, Ladakh Pencak Silat Association; and District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Leh, will also be present. The championship has brought together sporting delegations from Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, CISF, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, ITBP, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, SSB, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The participation of State and UT teams along with Paramilitary Forces has added diversity to the championship, bringing athletes from different sporting backgrounds onto one national platform. Besides athletes, the championship includes technical officials, federation representatives, coaches, team managers, referees, judges, delegation representatives and members of the organising and support teams. The event has brought together more than 1,000 athletes, officials, coaches, managers, representatives and other sporting stakeholders. Hosting a national-level Pencak Silat championship in Leh at the high altitude of the Himalayas gives the event a distinctive setting. The championship provides athletes from across India an opportunity to compete at the national level while also experiencing the culture and hospitality of Ladakh. The event also highlights Ladakh's potential to host major sporting competitions and provides a platform for promoting sports and sporting activities in the region. The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 brings together athletes and sporting delegations from different regions of the country on a common platform. With more than 850 participants, 100 technical officials and representatives, and over 70 coaches and team managers, the championship provides a significant platform for Pencak Silat athletes to compete and showcase their skills.
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