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Parties trade claims after Chandigarh mayoral polls

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:31 am

Govt Home Science College gate stolen

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:31 am

State budget will reflect public aspirations: Saini

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:28 am

Ex-CM Bhattals remark on bomb blast proposal triggers storm

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:28 am

Minor girls rape: Two accused jailed for 20 yrs

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:13 am

Missing saroops case: SGPC hands over record to SIT

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:13 am

3 held for theft in Pinjore, laptop & cash recovered

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:13 am

Server breakdown hits med services at Pkl civil hospital

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:13 am

After schools, govt buildings get bomb threat mails

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:12 am

CIC issues notice over denial of info on UT posts

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:12 am

Hands down: BJP wins 3-0; Saurabh Joshi is new mayor

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 7:11 am

Ensure dignity of life for senior citizens: Kataria

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 6:56 am

State budgets under stress in Pb, Hry, HP: Economic Survey

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 6:55 am

Tight security ring ensures smooth mayoral poll in Chd

The Times of India 30 Jan 2026 6:40 am

BJP Wins Mayor Post in Chandigarh

The Congress and AAP did not forge an alliance for the mayoral polls this time. Ramneek Singh Bedi, a nominated councillor, conducted the election for the post of mayor.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Jan 2026 11:08 pm

Ranji Trophy: Unadkat Picks Four As Saurashtra Get 31-run Lead Over Chandigarh

Jagjit Singh Sandhu: Veteran left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat claimed four wickets as Saurashtra bowled out Chandigarh for 136 on the opening day of their Elite Group B match in Ranji Trophy 2025-26, before taking a 31-run lead at Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, in Chandigarh on Thursday. Opting to field first after winning the toss, Saurashtra bowled out Chandigarh in 42.1 overs, with Unadkat taking 4-44, while Chirag Jani and Chetan Sakariya picked up two wickets each, and Prerak Mankad chipped in with one scalp. For Chandigarh, Jagjit Singh Sandhu and Arjit Singh scored 29 runs each, while Arjun Azad made 20. In response, Saurashtra reached 167/1 at stumps in 38 overs. Harvik Desai struck an unbeaten 80 off 117 balls, including nine fours and a six, while Jay Gohil was also not out on 61 off 59 deliveries. The day also saw Saurashtra spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja being felicitated for making his 100th first-class appearance. Skipper Unadkat, team manager Mohansinh Jadeja, and coach Niraj Odedara presented a memento to him in the presence of both teams. BCCI Apex Council member Jaydev Shah said, Dharmendra is an outstanding cricketer with exceptional spin skills. He has been a great contributor to the game and has brought glory to his teams on many occasions. At Holkar Stadium in Indore, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra shared the honours on a dramatic opening day, with 12 wickets falling in a must-win contest. MP were bowled out for 187, with Rajvardhan Hangargekar claiming five wickets. By the time stumps arrived, MP reduced Maharashtra to 52/2, with Prithvi Shaw and Arshin Kulkarni back in the pavilion. BCCI Apex Council member Jaydev Shah said, Dharmendra is an outstanding cricketer with exceptional spin skills. He has been a great contributor to the game and has brought glory to his teams on many occasions. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In Porvorim, Goa ended the day at 279-8 against Kerala. Goa were powered to the total thanks to Suyash Prabhudessais 86 and Yash Kasvankars 50, while Arjun Tendulkar added a brisk 36. Ankit Sharma was the standout bowler for Kerala with 5-88, and was supported by Nedumankuzhy Basils 2-55 and Sachin Babys 1-36. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 29 Jan 2026 7:50 pm

Kulgam Vendor Killed in Chandigarh Wall Collapse, Family Seeks Help

SRINAGAR: A tragic incident has claimed the life of a 65-year-old street vendor from Kulgam district after a wall collapsed on him at Naya Gaon area of Chandigarh, leaving his family shattered and in deep grief. The deceased has been identified as Gulzar Ahmad Malik, son of Wali Mohammad Malik, a resident of Bugam village []

KashmirLife 29 Jan 2026 5:37 pm

We can get one man killed every day: Goldy Brar issues warning to Punjab government

Following the arrest of his parents, gangster Goldy Brar allegedly issued threats in a purported audio recording, warning Punjab Police and political leaders of retaliation and claiming the ability to kill one person daily. Brar justified past killings as settling old enmities and warned against further actions against his family, asserting his global reach.

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 3:42 pm

BJP sweeps Chandigarh mayoral polls; Saurabh Joshi elected new mayor

CHANDIGARH, Jan 29: BJP councillor Saurabh Joshi was elected as the new mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation on Thursday as the party swept the mayoral polls by also securing the posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor. In a three-cornered contest for the post of mayor of the Chandigarh civic body, BJP nominee Joshi secured 18 votes, Aam Aadmi Party candidate Yogesh Dhingra got 11 votes, while the Congress Gurpreet Singh Gabi secured seven votes. The polls were [] The post BJP sweeps Chandigarh mayoral polls; Saurabh Joshi elected new mayor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 29 Jan 2026 12:55 pm

BJP councillor Saurabh Joshi elected Chandigarhs new mayor

In the three-cornered contest, Mr. Joshi secured 18 votes, AAP candidate Yogesh Dhingra got 11 votes, while the Congress Gurpreet Singh Gabi secured seven votes

The Hindu 29 Jan 2026 12:26 pm

BJP's Saurabh Joshi To Be Chandigarh Mayor

Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi: BJP's Saurabh Joshi To Be Chandigarh Mayor

NDTV 29 Jan 2026 12:20 pm

Over 42 Kg Heroin, Grenades Seized in Amritsar; Two Arrested

Chandigarh, Jan 29: Punjab Police on Thursday recovered over 42 kg of heroin along with four hand grenades and ammunition during an operation in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of two local residents. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said Amritsar Rural Police, with the assistance of the Village Defence Committee (VDC), busted [] The post Over 42 Kg Heroin, Grenades Seized in Amritsar; Two Arrested appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Jan 2026 12:19 pm

BJP's Saurabh Joshi To Become Chandigarh's Next Mayor, Wins 18 Votes Against AAP's 11

Joshi received 18 votes in the Chandigarh mayoral election, while AAP's Yogesh Dhingra received 11 and Congress candidate Gurpreet Gabi got seven.

News18 29 Jan 2026 12:05 pm

Chandigarh: BJPs Saurabh Joshi elected mayor as tight security marks MC polls

Chandigarh is set for its mayoral election today, with the BJP holding a significant lead. Tight security measures are in place, including CCTV surveillance and restricted access, as the election will be conducted by a show of hands for the first time. Candidates for mayor, senior deputy mayor, and deputy mayor have been nominated by the BJP, Congress, and AAP.

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 11:56 am

Punjab: Over 42 Kg Heroin Recovered In Amritsar

Chandigarh, Jan 29: Punjab Police on Thursday said it has recovered over 42 kg heroin along with four hand grenades and ammunition in Amritsar. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said two persons, residents of Amritsar, have been arrested in connection with the recovery. In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural police busts a major narco-arms consignment with the help of the Village Defence Committee (VDC) and recovers 42.983 kg heroin, 4 hand grenades, one Star Mark pistol, 46 live .30 [] The post Punjab: Over 42 Kg Heroin Recovered In Amritsar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 29 Jan 2026 11:14 am

Several Delhi schools receive bomb threat emails; security on high alert

Multiple Delhi schools received bomb threat emails early Thursday, prompting immediate police action and extensive security sweeps. The threats, which also mentioned Chandigarh institutions, led to the deployment of K9 units and bomb disposal squads. Investigations are ongoing to identify the sender of the emails.

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 10:47 am

5 strikes in hours: Robbers cross-city run ends in arrests

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 6:34 am

Dhaba owners meet Narbir over pollution compliance norms

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 5:19 am

Haryana BJP chief forms panels to facilitate joinings

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 5:13 am

Haryana CM calls for labs to certify organic farm produce

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 5:13 am

Two Punjab villages ban kite flying over deaths, injuries due to Chinese manjha

CHANDIGARH, Jan 28: Two gram panchayats in Sangrur and Bathinda districts in Punjab have decided to ban kite flying in their villages in the wake of recent deaths and injuries caused by the use of banned Chinese manjha, glass-coated synthetic strings used for flying kites. Two villages Jhaloor in Lehragaga block in Sangrur and Bhaini Chuhar in Bathinda passed resolutions in their respective panchayats to ban kite flying and the sale of kites. Jhaloor village Sarpanch Gurwinder Singh said [] The post Two Punjab villages ban kite flying over deaths, injuries due to Chinese manjha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 29 Jan 2026 4:04 am

Saroops cae: SGPC sub-office asks SIT for one more day

The Times of India 29 Jan 2026 12:22 am

Inspired by Kapil Dev, how a Chandigarh coach produced two world-class all-rounders

From Kapil Dev to Yuvraj Singh and now Amanjot Kaur, Chandigarh has produced three World Cup-winning all-rounders. At the heart of the citys latest success story is coach Nagesh Gupta, who nurtured Amanjot and Kashvee Gautam from raw bowlers into elite seam-bowling all-rounders, blending skill, resilience and a long-term vision.

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:05 pm

Several schools in Chandigarh receive bomb threat emails; students evacuated

Several Chandigarh schools were evacuated after receiving bomb threat emails. Police, along with bomb disposal and sniffer dog squads, conducted thorough searches, students and staff were sent home The threats follow similar recent patterns of bomb threat email hoaxes in Punjab and Haryana

Mid Day 28 Jan 2026 1:45 pm

ED raids former Congress minister Sunder Sham Arora residence in Punjab

Officials from the Enforcement Directorate executed a search at the home of ex-Congress minister Sunder Sham Arora in Hoshiarpur. Having transitioned to the BJP, Arora found himself in legal hot water after his arrest by the Vigilance Bureau in October 2022 over allegations of possessing disproportionate assets and being involved in an investigation concerning the transfer of an industrial plot.

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 12:59 pm

Bomb threat emails trigger evacuation at schools in Chandigarh, Gurugram

Several schools in Chandigarh and Gurugram were evacuated on Wednesday following bomb threat emails. Police and bomb squads conducted thorough searches at the educational institutes. Students and staff were safely evacuated. Security measures were heightened across the affected areas. No suspicious objects were found, but investigations are ongoing.

The Economic Times 28 Jan 2026 11:15 am

Few Schools In Chandigarh Receive Bomb Threat Emails; Students, Staff Evacuated

CHANDIGARH, Jan 28: A few schools in Chandigarh were evacuated after they received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, said police. Policemen reached the school premises and were conducting thorough searches of the educational institutes, they further said. Students and staff have been evacuated, they said, adding that security was stepped up around the schools. (Agencies) The post Few Schools In Chandigarh Receive Bomb Threat Emails; Students, Staff Evacuated appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 28 Jan 2026 10:44 am

Accessible healthcare: Panel pushes for evening OPDs

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 8:45 am

Jewellery, cash stolen from Sector 41 house

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 8:43 am

Day temperature dips in drenched Tricity, more rain ahead

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 8:43 am

MC lines up 10,000 sq m parking boost for Sector 17

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 8:28 am

Cops foil bid to smuggle ICE into Chd

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 8:10 am

Panchkula MC gets new commissioner

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 8:10 am

Posing as cop, man steals Rs 14 lakh CTU cash

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 8:10 am

Chd Pencak Silat team to compete in all-India meet

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:52 am

3 drug peddlers jailed after ANTF crackdown

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:52 am

Now, get MC One Pass for all parkings

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:52 am

Pb min vows health, jobs and drug-free state

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:37 am

Western Command, NDMA team up for proactive disaster prep

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:37 am

Major from Mohali gets Kirti Chakra

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:37 am

2 killed in hit-&-run cases in Mohalis Ph-11

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:37 am

UT asked to pay 50% share to railways for Baltana underpass

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:37 am

Kang reviews civic issues in Kharar

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:36 am

IT Park, Mauli Jagran to get green police stations

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:21 am

11 Mohali instt cadets join NDA, other defence academies

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:19 am

UTCA cricketer Aditi gets PUs Excellence in Sports Award

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:19 am

Sarangpur to get a concert centre

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 7:04 am

Couple among 3 dead in Mansa road accident

The Times of India 28 Jan 2026 6:37 am