Chandigarh University Offers 270+ Value-Added-Courses in Emerging Fields; to Boost Multi-Disciplinary Learning & Employment
Punjab secured 22nd place in NITI Aayog's inaugural Investment Friendliness Index. The state performed below average in government policy and financial health metrics. Strong regulatory and institutional environments were noted as key strengths for investors. Political parties exchanged barbs over the state's economic performance and investment climate. NITI Aayog recommended improving education spending and addressing financial liabilities.
Sukhbir Singh Badal to Appear Before SIT in Punjabs Sacrilege Case
Chandigarh, July 20: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, is facing increasing challenges. He is scheduled to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday for questioning related to the sacrilege case. Badal has been summoned to the Punjab Police Officers Institute ... Read more Sukhbir Singh Badal to Appear Before SIT in Punjabs Sacrilege Case
4 die after entering well to rescue calf in Haryana; toxic gas suspected
Four individuals tragically died in Jhajjar, Haryana, after entering a well to rescue a calf. Police suspect toxic gas trapped inside the confined space caused the fatalities. The deceased included three local residents and one migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh. A sub-inspector who entered the well also faced breathing difficulties but is now stable. Legal proceedings have been initiated as authorities await post-mortem results.
J&K GST revenue falls 15% in June as collections slip to Rs 470 Crore
Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 15 per cent year-on-year decline in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in June 2026, with revenue falling to Rs 470 crore from Rs 552 crore in the corresponding month last year, according to the latest state-wise GST data released by the Union Finance Ministry. The Union Territory witnessed a decline of Rs 82 crore in GST collections during the month, even as the country's overall GST revenue continued to grow, indicating a mixed trend in tax collections across states and Union Territories. India's gross GST collections stood at Rs 1,34,774 crore in June 2026, compared with Rs 1,26,506 crore collected in June 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 7 per cent. The increase reflects steady economic activity and improved tax compliance in several parts of the country. Jammu and Kashmir was among the states and Union Territories that reported a decline in GST collections during the month. Neighbouring Himachal Pradesh recorded a steeper fall of 26 per cent, with collections declining from Rs 895 crore to Rs 661 crore, while Uttarakhand registered a 21 per cent decline, collecting Rs 1,334 crore against Rs 1,688 crore in June last year. In contrast, Punjab posted a strong 14 per cent increase in GST revenue to Rs 2,491 crore from Rs 2,186 crore. Haryana recorded collections of Rs 10,065 crore, up 9 per cent, while Delhi reported an 8 per cent increase to Rs 5,987 crore. Chandigarh also registered a 7 per cent rise, collecting Rs 229 crore during the month. Ladakh also witnessed a decline in collections, with GST revenue falling 7 per cent from Rs 28 crore in June 2025 to Rs 26 crore in June 2026. Among the major states, Uttar Pradesh emerged as one of the best performers, recording a 19 per cent increase in GST collections to Rs 9,165 crore. Assam posted a 17 per cent rise to Rs 1,492 crore, Gujarat registered a 12 per cent increase to Rs 11,743 crore, while Karnataka collected Rs 12,937 crore, up 10 per cent over the previous year. Maharashtra, the country's largest contributor to GST revenue, collected Rs 30,714 crore, registering a growth of 9 per cent. On the other hand, Sikkim recorded the steepest decline in the country, with GST collections falling 53 per cent. Puducherry witnessed a 28 pe cent decline, while Jharkhand reported a 16 per cent fall. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh also recorded declines of 5 per cent each. GST, introduced on July 1, 2017, replaced multiple indirect taxes with a unified tax system and has become one of the most important sources of revenue for both the Centre and the states. Monthly GST collections are considered a key indicator of economic activity, consumption and tax compliance. Experts note that monthly GST revenues can fluctuate due to factors such as seasonal business cycles, the timing of tax payments, refunds and compliance-related adjustments. Therefore, a decline in a single month does not necessarily indicate a broader slowdown in economic activity, though sustained weakness over several months could warrant closer attention. The latest figures show that while national GST collections remain on a growth trajectory, Jammu and Kashmir's revenue performance lagged behind the national average in June. The coming months will indicate whether the decline was temporary or reflects a broader trend in economic activity and tax mobilisation in the Union Territory.
Pen-cams in spy-style exam cheating racket busted by Punjab cops
Mohali F&CC formed, Congress objects to exclusion from panel
Mohali plans tough policy on stray cattle, dogs
Civic Body To Fix Accountability Of Dairy Owners, Overhaul Animal-catching System As Menace Worsens
Mother shields infant from pack of stray dogs, suffers injuries
UT admn spends Rs 1,915 cr in Q1, capital outlay slows
Nearly onethird of UT budget spent in first quarter
Woman promised job in Berlin, duped over Rs 10L
Chandigarh heritage stool set for auction in USA, advocate seeks govt intervention
PU makes online fee payment mandatory for students
Stray packs and monkey troops leave PGI workforce vulnerable
PU students hold hunger strike backing Sonam Wangchuk
Mixed train service back on Kalka-Shimla heritage route
Daily train resumes after holiday special service ends, offering relief to tourists
Chandigarh Judokas Win Bronze at Junior Asian Championship
UP Challengers win 6th Wheelchair Cricket Championship
Water shortage, waterlogging top residents concerns at ward meeting
Truck driver held with 22kg poppy husk brought from Rajasthan
MC failure forcing MPLADS use for basic works: Tewari
In UK, jathedar cautions sangat against conspiracies
Monsoon deficit widens in Punjab, Haryana; revival likely today
Mann reviews preparedness for national badminton cship
Lubana community vows to fight bid to remove OBC status
6 held in Fazilka, arms, heroin seized
Rain alert: Kangra admin orders closure of all schools & colleges on June 20-21
HP to roll out new industrial policy with lower power tariffs: Sukhu
80% of Satluj glaciers retreating, study warns of hydel crisis in Himachal
HP plans to roll out One District, Three Products programme
Haryana records highest-ever power demand; Vij claims uninterrupted supply
Aarti Singh Rao elected Haryana para sports association president
Haryana declares 1,128 villages tobacco-free
Saini pushes for digital overhaul of revenue services, sets Aug 15 deadline
Congress launches campaign to strengthen party at grassroots level in Haryana
Haryana BJP to hold tiffin meets at 4,729 Shakti Kendras
Studio owner held after woman finds hidden camera in changing room
Cop injured as police team attacked during drug bust in Sirsa
Bluetooth in socks: 30 caught cheating in Punjab pharmacy job exam
Irshad Kamil and Satinder Sartaj to Share Experiences with Punjab University Students on July 26
Chandigarh, July 19: Punjab University in Chandigarh will host a special conversation event titled Lafz, Sur Aur Safar on July 26, featuring two of its distinguished alumni: lyricist Irshad Kamil and Sufi singer-poet Satinder Sartaj. According to a statement released by the university on Sunday, the event is organized in collaboration with the Punjab University ... Read more Irshad Kamil and Satinder Sartaj to Share Experiences with Punjab University Students on July 26
Punjab BJP President Critiques AAP Governments Investment Claims Following NITI Aayog Report
Chandigarh, July 19: Sardar Keval Singh Dhillon, the Punjab President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stated on Sunday that the NITI Aayogs Investment Friendliness Index-2026 has exposed the hollow claims of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, led by Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann, regarding investment and industrial development in Punjab. Dhillon remarked that ... Read more Punjab BJP President Critiques AAP Governments Investment Claims Following NITI Aayog Report
Punjab cop who tried to extort $400,000 from US family in AAP worker murder case arrested
Punjab Police arrested inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, former Tanda SHO. He faces charges of extortion and corruption linked to a US family. The US justice department seeks his extradition for conspiracy to commit extortion. Nagra allegedly extorted Rs 16 lakh from the US-based family. This case is connected to the murder of an AAP worker.
Grappling with 60% vacancy, MC gets nod to fill 276 posts
PGI centre welcomes first moms & infants
Unbeaten in Europe: Minerva Academy lifts Gothia Cup
Youth killed, another injured in SUV crash
Rain to return, heavy showers likely early next week
Old feud over protein powder remark leads to killing
Wheelchair cricketers prove disability no barrier to success
MC uses body cameras in anti-encroachment drive, issues 78 challans
498 vendors allotted new sites amid protests over relocation
MC Says Exercise Follows SC Directions; Vendors Claim New Locations Are Unviable
PU LLM test logjam: Paper setter did not have syllabus
Chandigarh to host first-ever BRICS ministerial meet on health
CJI opens 1,500-vehicle parking facility at district courts complex
ED raids residence of Punjab ministers aide in Pathankot land probe
CJI backs mediation as instrument in reducing litigation
Intl drug and arms smuggling network busted, 4 held with over 5 kg heroin
SAD govt facilitated conviction in Khalra murder case: Sukhbir
Nagra hand in glove with AAP, claims SAD, demands probe
Centre should regularise MGNREGA staff: Punjab minister to Chouhan
Punjab employees stage stir, demand restoration of state pay scales
Dharamkot, Garhshankar lead Punjab in electoral digitisation drive
Punjabs power demand crosses 17,450 MW, highest this season
Punjab BJP appoints district presidents to strengthen party
17 benches in Patiala district hear 532 cheque bounce cases
PSPCL directs subdivision offices to process lawyers tariff applications
Himachal govt misusing central funds: LoP
61-year-old man sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in POCSO case
NGT raps Himachal as 44.5% of its sewage flows untreated
Rain red alert puts Himachal on guard
Indias first Hydrogen train to run six days a week, Friday for maintenance
Punjab Police Uncovers Cross-Border Drug and Arms Trafficking Network, Four Arrested
Chandigarh, July 18: The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a cross-border drug and illegal arms trafficking network, leading to the arrest of four individuals. Authorities seized 5.557 kilograms of heroin and two sophisticated pistols during the operation. Punjabs Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav shared this information on Saturday. The arrested suspects have been ... Read more Punjab Police Uncovers Cross-Border Drug and Arms Trafficking Network, Four Arrested
Samsung Selects Chandigarh University Student as 'Punjab AI State Topper'
Samsung Selects Chandigarh University Student as 'Punjab AI State Topper'
'Operation Hard Ball': Punjab cop who extorted Rs 16 lakh from US family arrested
Inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, named in a US indictment, has been arrested by Punjab Police. He allegedly extorted sixteen lakh rupees from a United States-based family. This arrest follows an inquiry initiated after media reports surfaced regarding the indictment. Nagra was relieved of his duties and transferred while an investigation commenced. Departmental proceedings have also been initiated against the suspended inspector.
Still old school, believe in protocol, says Manish Tewari on buzz around interaction with Modi
The remarks came after his interaction with Prime Minister Modi after an official programme in Chandigarh garnered attention on social media
International crackdown: 2 wanted Punjab-Haryana gangsters arrested in Angola
Two notorious gangsters, Varinder and Manjot, were arrested in Angola. This international operation involved Punjab and Haryana Police and central intelligence agencies. Varinder was wanted for four murder cases, and Manjot faced charges in Haryana. Indian authorities have initiated extradition proceedings for the apprehended fugitives. This successful crackdown highlights the reach of Indian law enforcement against criminals.
DC Kupwara inaugurates Aadhar Seva Kendra
Kupwara, Jul 17: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has operationalised a new UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) at Kupwara, marking another significant step towards strengthening resident-centric Aadhaar services in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendra was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, in the presence of Chief Planning Officer, Kupwara, Parvaiz Ahmad Lone. The inauguration ceremony was hosted by UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh and attended by V. Siva Subramanian, Deputy Director, UIDAI, and Shoaib Mohmad Khan, State Project Manager, UIDAI. Representatives from service provider, Rajnish Mehta, Regional Manager BLS International; Peer Mubashir Shah, Cluster Manager, and Aijaz Ahmad Wani, Operations Manager were also present on the occasion. The newly established Kupwara Aadhaar Seva Kendra is equipped with four operational Aadhaar enrolment and update kits to provide seamless Aadhaar-related services to residents. The centre offers a comprehensive range of Aadhaar services under one roof, including new enrolment, demographic updates, biometric updates, document verification, correction of Aadhaar details, and grievance redressal. The Aadhaar Seva Kendra functions on all working days except public holidays, ensuring greater accessibility, convenience, and an enhanced service experience for residents of Kupwara and the surrounding areas. During his visit, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with residents availing Aadhaar services and the staff at the centre. He reviewed the Aadhaar enrolment and update procedures and appreciated the efforts being made to provide efficient, transparent, and citizen-friendly services. UIDAI officials informed the Deputy Commissioner that the centre has been designed as a fully inclusive and resident-friendly facility with amenities such as wheelchair accessibility, accessible washrooms, comfortable waiting areas, and a dedicated grievance redressal mechanism. Residents can also conveniently book appointments online for Aadhaar services through the UIDAI Aadhaar Appointment Portal. Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for eligible children aged 5 to 17 years are currently being provided free of cost up to 30 September 2026. The facility is available both at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra and through special school-based Aadhaar camps being conducted across District Kupwara. The DC termed the operationalisation of the UIDAI Aadhaar Seva Kendra at Kupwara as important milestone in strengthening digital governance, improving service delivery, and enhancing the ease of living for residents in line with the vision of Digital India and inclusive governance. Speaking on the occasion, UIDAI officials reiterated the Authority's commitment to expanding high-quality, accessible, and technology-driven Aadhaar services across Jammu & Kashmir.
Amrit Bharat push: PM opens revamped stations in Mohali, Kalka
PU researchers secure patent for tech combining wastewater treatment, green hydrogen production
Draw today to decide fate of 774 street vendors
Absconding banker faces Red Corner Notice in 30-year-old fraud case
Duo held for robbing motorists after seeking lifts
MC removes alleged encroachment from govt land in Mataur village
PM attacks AAP on law & order, says only BJP can bring badlav in Punjab
Man stabbed to death as reconciliation bid fails
Bomb threat email triggers massive security sweep at Secretariat
Chandigarh Has Set Benchmark Of Planned Urban Development: Modi
Launches Rs 4,700cr Projects; Hails UTs Devp
PGI capacity gets major boost with new centres, MBBS college
Chandigarh students make it to Top 100 in Re-NEET UG 2026
