Centre extends Punjab right to business act to Chandigarh
Chandigarh is set to experience a significant boost in business ease with the extension of the Punjab Right to Business Act, 2020. A fully digital single-window system will now streamline approvals, allowing for automatic generation of clearances if decisions are delayed. This move aims to expedite investment and simplify regulatory processes for various enterprises operating within the union territory.
CS stresses community participation, tech for disaster-resilient HP
Leopard trapped inside bathroom in Solan, rescued
HP raises trade, export concerns at Board of Trade meeting
Bains, Sisodia interact with students on education reforms
Congress cannot return to power in Punjab unless Channi is made state president: Brar
Two wanted criminals injured in Rewari encounter
Digital arrest case: 3 held for duping retired Punjab official of Rs 2cr
Court denies anticipatory bail to accused in attack on Karnal police team
Transfer Rs 51K as dues to every eligible woman in Punjab: Dhillon
Punjab Congress rift widens as Channi camp seeks review of party appointments
Punjab man sentenced to 20 years in jail for raping a minor in Sirsa
Electrocution incident leads to FIR against two power utility staff
Randhawa meets Shah, triggers exit speculation
Soon, AI curriculum to be introduced in Punjab govt schools: Bains
SGPCs July 5 congregation faces boycott, invite row
Woman kills 3 children, dies by suicide
No councillor will be barred from Mansa MC president poll, Punjab assures HC
Gurdwara demolition renews calls for Sikh head of Pak board
A Chandigarh consumer commission has ordered a visa consultancy and its former employee to refund 12.35 lakh with interest to a young woman. The duo misled her with fake admission documents for a Canadian college, pocketing the substantial sum. The commission found their actions constituted a deficiency in service and unfair trade practice, awarding compensation for harassment and litigation costs.
A Mohali court has sentenced Seerat Kaur Dhillon to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of her husband, businessman Aikom Singh Dhillon. After an eight-year trial, she was found guilty of shooting him during a domestic dispute and attempting to conceal the body. Crucial testimony from an auto-rickshaw driver who noticed blood from a packed suitcase led to her arrest. The court rejected her suicide claim, concluding the high-profile case.
Taran visits the Chandigarh Capitol Complex and learns about the city that Le Corbusier built.
Gang behind Dikri scam busted, 6 held in Kharar
Victim Allegedly Cheated Of Rs 75,000 And 2 Gold Rings After Being Lured Into Betting Game; Cash, Jewellery Recovered, 2 More Accused On The Run
Kataria bats for scientific revival of Sukhna wetland
Reviews Conservation Roadmap, Calls For Stronger Biodiversity Measures, Better Migratory Bird Habitats
Feeling fresh? Its the Chandigarh air
City AQI Gets Better, 2nd Year In A Row
46 killed in road accidents in first 6 months
2-Wheeler Riders, Pedestrians Account For Bulk Of Fatalities; Overspeeding Remains Top Cause
Mayor assures action on pending employee demands
Workers Unions Seek Resolution Of Salary, Pension, Regularisation And Welfare Issues During Meeting With MC Chief
Saini to meet NGOs, chemists under drug-free Haryana drive on July 11
Pkls clean ward push begins with Sectors 9, 10
Panchkula steps up dengue fight, deploys 790 volunteers to destroy mosquito breeding sites
Vendors, delivery staff to undergo police verification
Day after poll team appointments, muted response in Punjab Cong
Chandigarh, July 2: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior accounts officer from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB). This arrest is part of an investigation into the embezzlement of government funds linked to the boards account at IDFC First Banks Sector 32 branch in Chandigarh. The CBI revealed that the ... Read more CBI Arrests Senior Accountant of Haryana Pollution Control Board in Government Fund Embezzlement Case
Wish I had an antidote to insecurities, says Manish Tewari after Punjab Congress revamp
Mr. Tewari, the Chandigarh MP, shared on XThe Hindus report on the Congresss Punjab revamp, which said he had been left in the cold as the party announced new working presidents and election panels ahead of 2027 Assembly polls
Punjab Government Approves Recruitment of 619 Female Multi-Purpose Health Workers
Chandigarh, July 2: The Punjab Finance Minister, Harpal Cheema, has approved significant administrative proposals for the recruitment of 619 female Multi-Purpose Health Workers (MPHW) under the Health and Family Welfare Department. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of public health services and improve access to care for the community. Cheema stated that these positions ... Read more Punjab Government Approves Recruitment of 619 Female Multi-Purpose Health Workers
A Chandigarh consumer commission has ordered a Bathinda rooftop restaurant to refund Rs 129 in service charge and pay Rs 5,000 as compensation after it was found to have automatically added the charge to a customer's bill without prior disclosure or consent, in violation of Central Consumer Protection Authority guidelines issued in 2022.
Que Sera Sera...: Manish Tewari After Being Left Out Of Congress' Team Punjab
Congress sources, however, said Manish Tewari was not included in the Punjab team as he is the Chandigarh MP, which is outside Punjab.
Paratha, veggie sellers out of ESP list as SC junks UTs 2020 notification
Venturing near rivers, drains banned in Panchkula till Aug 28
Panchkula collects just 5.9cr of target 100cr property tax
Rain test ahead, Chandigarh MC maps 23 hotspots
A week late, monsoon finally arrives in Chandigarh
Showers Bring Instant Relief, Max Temp Falls By 7
Fake call centre targeting foreigners busted in Sector 78; seven arrested
Fresh bomb threat to Chandigarh schools sparks alert, evacuations
Honey-trap: 62-year-old held captive, robbed of cash, car
7 Booked For Wrongful Confinement, Robbery
Crores spent, but first showers submerge Airport Road & Zirakpur
Driver burnt alive as truck catches fire after head-on collision in Mohali
Mohali sees 7 dog-bites in 24 hours, locals seek action
Dhakoli Hospital Fails To Provide Rabies Vaccines
Man dies in police lock-up in Hisar; probe launched
4 Amarnath pilgrims killed as pickup van hits parked truck in Bathinda
Drug addict desecrates Sri Sukhmani Sahib Gutka, case registered after mother files complaint
Six Amrit Sarovars inaugurated in Panchkula
Sikh Federation challenges Dhami over Akal Takht, FIR resolution
Honouring Guru Nanaks ties: SGPC OKs Rs 21,000 a month for Bhai Mardanas descendants in Pakistan
Action recommended against PSSSB officials over missing records
Congress retains Warring, Bajwa for Punjab polls; Channi to head campaign
As monsoon sets in, NDRF team deployed in Shimla
AAPs Sisodia reviews grassroots organisation in Mohali
HP govt reinstates NPA for super-specialist doctors in medical colleges
Kinnauri apple, topi, among 8 Himachal products to get GI tags
Man held with pistol, country-made gun in Nalagarh
Guv launches Elevate campaign for drug-free Himachal
Shamsher Nehria elected Dharamshala mayor, Prerna Guleria deputy mayor
Day after docs suspension, hospital staff protest, seek action against stormers
Rains lash parts of HP, 35 roads blocked
Raj tourist killed in accident near Atal Tunnel
BJP misrule behind power & water crisis in Haryana, says Selja
Haryana brings 10 HSAMB services under right to service act
Haryana assembly signs SBI pact
CBI arrests IPS officer in Rs 3cr bribery case linked to fake drugs probe
Boy pulled out dead from borewell; negligence FIR filed
Digital PET scan machine to come up at Ambala cancer hosp, CM sets 15-day tender deadline
Three bodies recovered from Bhakra; students dad alleges murder
Court Criticizes CBI Investigation in IPS Officers Bribery Case
Chandigarh, July 1: The Rouse Avenue Court has expressed strong discontent regarding the investigation of a bribery case involving IPS officer Deepak Gehlawat from the Haryana cadre. This case is linked to a significant racket producing counterfeit medicines, with allegations of a 3 crore bribe. The court criticized the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for ... Read more Court Criticizes CBI Investigation in IPS Officers Bribery Case
Punjab Governments Sudden Shift on VB-G Ram Ji Scheme Sparks Controversy
Chandigarh, July 1: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Punjab government of reversing its stance on the central VB-G Ram Ji scheme. National spokesperson Prem Shukla stated that a program, which faced strong opposition during a special session of the Punjab Assembly just months ago, is now set to be implemented in the ... Read more Punjab Governments Sudden Shift on VB-G Ram Ji Scheme Sparks Controversy
2nd Edition of Chandigarh University's 'Scholars' Summit 2026' Kicks Off; 3600 CUCET Toppers Across India Felicitated
Monsoon readies to enter Delhi as IMD confirms watch for first low
Conditions are favourable for further advance to more parts of Gujarat; Madhya Pradesh; Uttar Pradesh; Haryana and Chandigarh, Punjab; and parts of Rajasthan
Punjab Chief Minister Launches Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana for Women
Chandigarh, July 1: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will officially launch the highly anticipated Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana from Dhuri on Wednesday. According to government sources, a one-time honorarium for three months will be credited to the bank accounts of eligible women after 12 PM. This initiative, part of the key promises made by the ... Read more Punjab Chief Minister Launches Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana for Women
Chandigarhs Nandini Sharma Selected for Indian Squad in 2026 Asian Games
Chandigarh, July 1: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian womens cricket team for the upcoming Asian Games. Nandini Sharma from Chandigarh has secured a spot in the squad. This selection is also a significant achievement for the Union Territory Cricket Association (UTCA). The Indian womens team will enter the ... Read more Chandigarhs Nandini Sharma Selected for Indian Squad in 2026 Asian Games
LPG Cylinder Price Today: Good news for consumers as state-run oil companies have revised LPG prices for July 2026. While domestic cylinder rates remain stable, commercial LPG users, including restaurants and hotels, will see a significant Rs 183.50 reduction on 19 kg cylinders. This brings much-needed relief to businesses after several months of price hikes, influenced by global supply and geopolitical factors.
4-year-old trapped 220-ft inside borewell in Ambala dies after 19-hour rescue operation
A tragic 19-hour rescue operation in Haryana's Dhanaura village concluded with the recovery of a four-year-old child from an open borewell, but the toddler was declared brought dead at the hospital. Despite extensive efforts by multiple agencies, including the Army and NDRF, challenges like rising water levels and unstable soil hampered the rescue. The open borewell has since been sealed.
Chandigarh Cricketer Selected In Indian Women's Squad For 2026 Asian Games
Union Territory Cricket Association: In yet another proud moment for the Union Territory Cricket Association (UTCA), Chandigarh cricketer Nandini Sharma has been selected in the Indian Women's squad for the 2026 Asian Games which is scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan in September. The Indian women's team will be entering in the competition as the defending champions after winning the gold at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou in China held from September 23 to October 8, 2023. Nandini has been rewarded for her impressive performances across various domestic and national competitions. Earlier this year, she represented India A in the ACC Rising Star Women's Asia Cup, gaining valuable international exposure. Having represented both Punjab and UTCA in BCCI-organised tournaments at the Under-19, Under-23 and Senior levels, Nandini has consistently excelled in major domestic competitions, including the Senior Women's Inter-Zonal tournaments, Women's T20 Challenger Trophy and Senior Women's One-Day Challenger Trophy. Her association with Delhi Capitals Women in the Women's Premier League (WPL) also played a significant role in her development at the highest level. Having represented both Punjab and UTCA in BCCI-organised tournaments at the Under-19, Under-23 and Senior levels, Nandini has consistently excelled in major domestic competitions, including the Senior Women's Inter-Zonal tournaments, Women's T20 Challenger Trophy and Senior Women's One-Day Challenger Trophy. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Expressing his delight, UTCA President Saraansh Tandon said, Nandini's selection in the Indian team for the Asian Games is a matter of immense pride for Chandigarh and UTCA. She has earned this opportunity through her dedication, discipline and consistent performances over the years. We are confident that she will make a significant contribution to the Indian team and continue to inspire young cricketers from the region. Article Source: IANS
Anurag Rastogi Receives Second Service Extension as Haryana Chief Secretary Until December 2026
Chandigarh, July 1: Anurag Rastogi, the Chief Secretary of Haryana, has been granted a second service extension of six months. Following approval from the central government, he will continue in his role until December 31, 2026. The Haryana government had submitted a proposal to the center to extend his tenure, which has now been accepted. ... Read more Anurag Rastogi Receives Second Service Extension as Haryana Chief Secretary Until December 2026
CBI arrests IAS officer for misuse of Rs 504 crore Haryana govt fund
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior IAS officer and two former bank officers in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Rs 504 crore from the Haryana government accounts maintained in IDFC First Bank in Chandigarh, officials said on Tuesday. The alleged actions of the IAS officer, Pardeep Kumar, who []
Cong MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal demands report on Punjab power crisis
Panthic gathering to discuss Akal Takhts directives
Pak minister assures reconstruction of demolished gurdwara
UPSC panel shortlists 3 IPS officers for Punjab DGP post
BJP claims Punjab implemented Centres rural job scheme through backdoor
