The 8th pay commission has scheduled state visits to Chennai, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Bengaluru and Mumbai in September and October 2026. Here's the full list of dates and who can participate in the meetings.
Sikh Community Stands with Nepal Amid Natural Disaster, Says Sukhbir Singh Badal
Chandigarh, September 1: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and former Chief Minister of Punjab, has expressed deep condolences regarding the recent natural disaster in Nepal. He praised the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for its initiative to provide assistance to the people of Nepal during this challenging time. In ... Read more Sikh Community Stands with Nepal Amid Natural Disaster, Says Sukhbir Singh Badal
Siddhesh Lad appointed as Mumbai's captain for Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season
Seasoned middle-order batter Siddhesh Lad has replaced Shardul Thakur as Mumbai captain for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. Thakur has been replaced to manage his workload while the dependable Lad has been heralded as the new leader of the domestic giants for a second consecutive season. Thakur had earlier replaced Ajinkya Rahane as Mumbai captain for the 2025-26 season in which the 42-time Ranji Trophy winners finished their campaign in the quarterfinal stage. The Ranji season will kick off on October 11 and Mumbai will be taking on Chandigarh in their opening match. Lad's appointment has been confirmed by a top official from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The 34-year-old Lad, who returned to the Mumbai set up in 2024-25 after serving a one-year cool off period for having moved to Goa. He had a stellar season with the bat last Ranji Trophy season, scoring 774 runs in eight matches at 77.40 with five centuries and one fifty.
Shuddhikaran row: Haryana Congress protests over FIR against Rahul Gandhi
Criticising the registration of the FIR, the Haryana Congress MLAs and other leaders led by former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda held the protest outside the Haryana Congress office in Chandigarh
Farmers Launch Week-Long Protest in Chandigarh Demanding MSP
Chandigarh, September 1: Hundreds of farmers from Punjab have blocked one of the main access routes to Chandigarh as they begin a week-long protest. Their demands include a guaranteed minimum support price (MSP) for all crops, in line with the recommendations of the Dr. Swaminathan Commission report. To prevent any untoward incidents, heavy security has ... Read more Farmers Launch Week-Long Protest in Chandigarh Demanding MSP
Residents say concrete no to MCs fairground proposal
Augusts weather mood swings in Chandigarh: Hottest days in 6 years, coolest nights in 16 years
Heading to Chandigarh airport? Brace for 7-day traffic turbulence
SKM Stir From Today, Set to Block Jagatpura-Chandigarh Border
Punjab and Haryana high court expansion plan to be finalised at Belgium meet
Punjabs Groundwater Levels Rise, Bhakra Dam Remains Safe: Minister Barinder Goyal
Chandigarh, September 1: Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal has made significant claims regarding the improvement of groundwater levels in the state, the safety of the Bhakra Dam, potential political alliances, and the governments actions against drug abuse. He stated that under Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns leadership, the Punjab government has made substantial efforts in ... Read more Punjabs Groundwater Levels Rise, Bhakra Dam Remains Safe: Minister Barinder Goyal
Haryana has 28,303 factories, but fresh registrations dip 35% in 2026
Haryana Police sets up AI Task Force to speed up cybercrime probes
Sandhwan admits AAP govt failed to eradicate drug abuse from Punjab
Haryana records worst sex ratio at birth in 8 years
Over 3k lives lost in road accidents in Haryana in 2025
Stabbed 83 times in 37 secs: Bros-in-law kill man over love marriage outside bus stand; 1 held
HKRN row flares as Haryana house also simmers over Aug 27 showdown
Haryana buys Rs 40,918cr power, 84% villages get 24-hour supply: Vij
Sandhwans admission biggest acknowledgement of Mann govts failure on drugs: Randhawa
Five thermal units down; generation shortfall bites industry sector
Rao Inderjit announces Rs 21 lakh for Gurjar Bhawan
Delhi, Haryana Police join hands to tackle cross-border crime
Minor village dispute escalates into gunfire, two brothers injured in Jhajjar
Early warning system planned for 4,070m Ghepan glacial lake
Mohali builder scam: Ex-Punjab chief secy seeks more time to appear before ED
Groundwater extraction down from 164% in 2022 to 152% in 2026: Goyal
Punjab govt likely to move SC over pending DA
Canal-water utilisation in Punjab rises sharply as groundwater dependence declines
Bittu questions parties making Bandi Singhs poll issue in Punjab
ABVPs Historic Victory in Punjab University Student Council Elections
Chandigarh, August 31: Ankit Bidhani of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) secured a significant victory in the Punjab University Student Council (PUSC) elections on Monday. He won the presidential position by a margin of over 500 votes in a four-cornered contest. Bidhani described this victory as a win for the entire Gen Z. Just ... Read more ABVPs Historic Victory in Punjab University Student Council Elections
SAD announces 7-member core committee for Haryana unit
Approval Granted for 50 MBBS Seats at AIIMS Rewari
Chandigarh, August 31: Haryanas Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao informed the assembly on Monday that 50 MBBS seats have been approved for admission at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) located in Majra, Rewari, for the current session. The Health Minister was responding to a question raised during the question hour. She stated ... Read more Approval Granted for 50 MBBS Seats at AIIMS Rewari
Indian Air Force International Squash Championship 2026 begins in Chandigarh
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Haryana district courts have 15.5L pending cases; Gurgaon tops list
Farm unions step up protests across Punjab
BBMB proposes twin tunnels for discharge of floodwater at Pandoh Dam
Kalka-Shimla rail service suspended after rain damages key bridge
Sukhna Lake water released as level nears danger mark
Week-long farmers protest to trigger traffic diversions
Cyber fraudsters dupe retired Colonel, trader of over Rs 21 lakh
Youth killed, brother hurt as SUV mows down siblings
150 tonnes of C&D waste removed from Chhat Puja Ghat
CREST targets 1,600 CHB homes for rooftop solar push
Before Punjab decides on alliance, SOI and ABVP reunite at PU
373 reform parameters in UT under Centre scanner
Two killed as speeding SUV hits motorcycle
Attawa teen set for youth world boxing championships
Lt Gen Sharma retires as ARTRAC chief today
Mayor admits drainage gaps after monsoon
29 Khair trees worth Rs 12.83L felled in Morni forest, one held
BJP claims boost in Lehragaga as ex-AAP, Congress, SAD workers join party
SpiceJet flight to Dubai delayed 18 hours at Amritsar airport
7 ex-SAD ministers in Punar Surjit's coordinator list for 31 constituencies
3 held over bid to enter Rampals ashram in Barwala
3 Haryana BLOs suspended over SIR lapses; no FIR yet
Viral video triggers 1,300-km chase to Bihar, 5 held
Mann, Kejriwal, Sisodia meet Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru
Sukhbir attacks Waris Punjab De, AAP, Congress at Ghanaur rally
Sukhu announces Rs 20,000 extra for retired Class-IV staff, says pensioners dues cleared
Chugh slams AAP move to issue notices to employees
Dhillon urges people to support PMs Mann ki Baat on Nasha-Mukt Bharat
Sikligars and Banjaras played significant role in freedom struggle: CM Saini
To help MSMEs, Punjab industries departmen signs MoU for world-class testing facilities
Public dialogue must be fact-based, focused on issues of interest: Khattar
Haryana to digitally track every pregnancy, flag high-risk cases in real time
4 years after Covid, 71% of Haryanas hospital oxygen plants defunct
Haryana records 85,539 cardiac deaths in 7 years; chronic disease toll crosses 1.4 lakh
194 union activists jailed in Punjab over farm debt demands
BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) begins indefinite protests at DC offices over US pact, MSP
Two seats today, govt tomorrow? Baba Bakala underlines BJPs poll push
Rs 500cr modern equipment being installed at HP medical colleges: Sukhu
No BJP alliance without Chandigarh, river waters, Sikh prisoners: SAD (Punar Surjit)
No BJP alliance without Chandigarh river waters Sikh prisoners SAD Punar Surjit
Haryanas Initiative to Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates
Chandigarh, August 30: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Sunday that the state government is implementing the Samriddhi scheme. This initiative aims to ensure timely and quality healthcare services for pregnant women, ultimately reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. The Chief Minister stated that the governments goal is to register every pregnant woman ... Read more Haryanas Initiative to Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates
7 Weeks Pregnant When She Died: Punjabi Influencer Manjeet Kaur's Death Case Turns Murkier
The death of 28-year-old Punjabi social media influencer Manjeet Kaur has raised serious questions nearly two months after her alleged abduction from Chandigarh. According to her mothers complaint, Kaur was allegedly called to Sector 34 by acquaintances Shubhi and Pinda on July 3-4, assaulted, abducted and taken to a forested area near Morinda, where she was reportedly tied to a tree and set on fire. She suffered severe burns and died at PGIMER on August 26. Her autopsy revealed that she was nearly seven weeks pregnant. Questions have also been raised over the police response after Kaur reportedly regained consciousness and wanted to record her statement. An FIR naming Shubhi and Pinda was registered on August 27. Kaur had around 1.46 lakh Instagram followers.
AAP Leader Shot Dead by Four Armed Men in Punjab
Chandigarh, Aug 30: A 45-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, was shot dead by four armed assailants in Punjabs Mamdot town, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in the main bazaar on Saturday evening when Singh was travelling in a car with 22-year-old Harpreet Singh alias Happy. According to [] The post AAP Leader Shot Dead by Four Armed Men in Punjabs Mamdot appeared first on Northlines .
Panjab University LLB student dies by suicide in hostel, comes days after IIT-D students death
Influencer who died after being tied to tree, burnt alive was 7 weeks pregnant
A social media influencer died after suffering severe burn injuries. She was allegedly abducted and set on fire near Morinda. Police are searching for two suspects identified in the FIR. Questions have arisen regarding a potential delay in recording her statement. An investigation into the circumstances of her death is ongoing.
AAP leader Gurpreet Singh shot dead in Punjab; 4 assailants flee in car
An Aam Aadmi Party leader, Gurpreet Singh, was fatally shot by four armed assailants. The incident occurred in Mamdot, Punjab, on Saturday evening while he was in a car. Singh was declared dead upon arrival at the Civil Hospital after the attack. Another man, Harpreet, sustained injuries and was referred for further treatment. Police are actively investigating the shooting and seeking to identify the perpetrators.
Man gets 20-yr jail for raping 13-year old girl
Two arrested, 1L bounty announced on prime suspect in Sonipat murder
Nepalese man stabbed to death in Rewari, one held
Nuh gets 205-cr development push; CM announces free coaching for govt job aspirants
Saini invites filmmakers to Haryana, promises full support, Rs 2cr subsidy
3 sentenced to life for murder in Kurukshetra
Karnal man gets 20-year term for raping minor girl
