Sukhbir Badal Criticizes Bhagwant Mann Government Over Employee Action
Chandigarh, July 16: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has launched a sharp attack on the Punjab government and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding police action against employees and workers in Khanna. He accused the government of using force against peaceful protesters, which he claims is against democratic values. In ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Criticizes Bhagwant Mann Government Over Employee Action
Sukhbir Badal Criticizes Bhagwant Mann Government Over Employee Crackdown
Chandigarh, July 16: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has launched a fierce attack on the Punjab government and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding police action against employees and workers in Khanna. He accused the government of using force against peaceful protesters, which he deemed contrary to democratic values. In ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Criticizes Bhagwant Mann Government Over Employee Crackdown
Bengal BJP chief, CM Suvendu commend Bhatias poll campaign role
Temporary ban on rafting, paragliding in Kullu
Expedite implementation of Karnal Ring Road project: Speaker Kalyan
Channot protest ends, Khattar clears new water pipeline link for Hansi village
AI-backed screening drive helps Haryana detect over 25k TB cases
Haryana fetes top ITIs, appoints 60 principals
ED Files Chargesheet in Punjab Visa Fraud Case
Chandigarh, July 15: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has submitted a chargesheet in a special court in Jalandhar, Punjab, regarding a case of American visa fraud and associated money laundering. The ED has named Red Leaf Immigration Private Limited, Overseas Partner, and Rudra Consultancy Services as accused in this case. According to ED officials, the investigation ... Read more ED Files Chargesheet in Punjab Visa Fraud Case
Man held for sexually assaulting minor girl
Complete Yamuna embankments before peak monsoon: Agriculture minister Rana
Archana meets Rao Inderjit amid buzz over Haryana BJP equations
PSPCL deposits half of Rs 4.8-cr CAQM penalty, moves NGT for stay
Will hurt farmers, small businesses: Bike rallies across Punjab against proposed US deal
Jind hotels packed ahead of PM Modi visit
PM to virtually dedicate Rs 447-crore elevated rail track in Kurukshetra tomorrow
HC bail to RPG attack accused after defence flags probe lapses
Traffic Advisory Issued Ahead of PM Modis Visit to Chandigarh on July 17
Chandigarh, July 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Chandigarh on July 17. In anticipation of this visit, the Chandigarh Traffic Police has released a traffic advisory for the public. Authorities are urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel on designated routes and to utilize alternative paths. According to the traffic police, traffic may ... Read more Traffic Advisory Issued Ahead of PM Modis Visit to Chandigarh on July 17
Haryanas Voter Registration Faces Delays as 260,000 Forms Remain Unreturned
Chandigarh, July 15: Haryanas Chief Electoral Officer, A. Srinivas, announced on Wednesday that approximately 260,000 voter registration forms distributed under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) have yet to be returned. The majority of these pending forms are concentrated in Gurugram. The Election Commission has adjusted the schedule for the voter list revision in Andhra Pradesh ... Read more Haryanas Voter Registration Faces Delays as 260,000 Forms Remain Unreturned
PM Modi to Visit Chandigarh on July 17 for Inauguration of 10 Development Projects
Chandigarh, July 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chandigarh on July 17. During this visit, he will address a large public gathering at the Punjab Engineering College (PEC) grounds. Chandigarhs Deputy Commissioner (DC) Nishant Yadav shared details about the event preparations, stating that the administration has completed all necessary arrangements for the occasion. DC ... Read more PM Modi to Visit Chandigarh on July 17 for Inauguration of 10 Development Projects
Preparations Intensify for Prime Minister Modis Visit to Chandigarh
Chandigarh, July 15: Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Narendra Modis upcoming visit to Chandigarh. Jitendra Malhotra, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chandigarh, stated that the entire city is ready to welcome the Prime Minister. There is a palpable excitement among the residents, and BJP workers are showing remarkable ... Read more Preparations Intensify for Prime Minister Modis Visit to Chandigarh
JAC Chandigarh counselling 2026: Round 2 choice filling starts today; check important dates
JAC Chandigarh has commenced round two counselling for 2026-27 engineering admissions. Candidates can fill and lock choices from July 15 to July 17, 2026. Seat allotment results for round two will be announced on July 18, 2026. Those securing seats must confirm admission by paying fees between July 18 and 20. Withdrawals are permitted on July 21, 2026, for unsuccessful candidates.
Chandigarh, July 15: Central Minister of Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, has welcomed the prayer conducted by the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib in memory of all victims of terrorism in Punjab. He described this initiative as a significant step promoting humanity, justice, and social harmony, emphasizing that every innocent life ... Read more Ravneet Singh Bittu Welcomes Prayer for All Victims of Terrorism, Advocates Equal Respect for Innocents
Green wheels zoom into fast lane in city
MC clears 15 new EV charging stations in Chd, network to expand to 51
Will build public trust in police: New Panchkula DCP
Rs 13cr money trail unearthed in tax refund fraud case; kingpin arrested in Ktaka
PGIs Mother & Child Centre to make high-risk pregnancies safer
Minor arrested for murder of man, brother-in-law
PU admits error, drops 30 out-of-syllabus questions from LLM entrance
Slip-up Likely To Trigger Scrutiny Of Entrance Exam Processes
Protesting farmers make toll plazas free for commuters
Gangster Sukhpreet Budha acquitted in threat case involving religious leader
Court Cites Lack Of Evidence; Accused Given Benefit Of The Doubt
20-year jail for man who raped 7-year-old
Nightclub brawl: Four arrested for assault, gun threat
Drug overdose or murder? Kajheri mans death raises questions
City woman loses Rs 7.56L in piped gas connection fraud
Thieves make off with livestock from Industrial Area slaughterhouse
Man held while stealing AC copper wires in Sector 9
Panchkula cracks the whip on illegal colonies
Akal Takht seeks memorial at Harike, archive of 1982-95 Sikh martyrs
Anti-govt slogans alone dont constitute sedition: HC
Dutt meets Rahul, discusses party strategy for Haryana
Zero tolerance for substandard public works, Saini warns officials
Haryana sets up Rs 20cr fund to back 90 research projects
Haryana approves Rs 2,534cr drinking water, sewerage projects
Eyes on Punjab polls, BJP banks on Modis Jind rally
Barnala administration launches radio service for jail inmates
Punjab recorded 30% deficient monsoon rain, subdued rain activity likely over next 6 days
38 docs promoted as SMOs; govt clears nursing college for Mahendragarh
Former BJP Yuva Morcha leader Mukesh Janjhontara joins JJP with hundreds of supporters in Haryana
Mukesh Janjhontara and hundreds of supporters joined the Jannayak Janta Party. Dushyant Chautala welcomed the new entrants, strengthening the party's base. Janjhontara has extensive experience in various BJP organizational positions. He is also influential among Scheduled Caste communities across Haryana. Several other youth leaders and workers also joined the JJP.
Rahul Gandhi, Haryana Congress in-charge Sanjay Dutt discuss strategy to strengthen party in state
Haryana Congress in-charge Sanjay Dutt met Rahul Gandhi to discuss the state's political situation. Gandhi provided guidance on building a stronger and more people-centric party organization. Dutt held meetings with office-bearers and workers to strengthen the party at the booth level. The party plans to intensify efforts to expand its outreach across the state. This meeting precedes future political programs and campaigns planned for Haryana.
As Artificial Intelligence transforms industries, technology leaders are urging engineering students to focus on strong programming, data analytics and cybersecurity fundamentals rather than chasing AI trends alone. Speaking at an orientation programme at SVKM's NMIMS Chandigarh, experts highlighted the growing importance of critical thinking, ethical innovation, communication and continuous learning. They emphasised that while AI will reshape careers, long-term success will depend on adaptable professionals with solid technical foundations and problem-solving skills.
Hockey India announces squads for Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat
Hockey India announced sub-junior men's and women's squads for the inaugural Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship. This significant tournament serves as the official Asian qualifier for the FIH U18 Youth Hockey5s World Cup. Seven teams will compete in both the men's and women's categories during the event. The selected players underwent rigorous training camps in Bhopal and Chandigarh. Coaches expressed confidence in the teams' ability to perform well in Muscat.
I believe art is political, and so is my existence: Sarvagya Soni
Stage artist Sarvagya Soni merges storytelling with theatre to create impactful performances. His work reflects his journey as a trans man from a small city and has evolved into advocacy due to frustrations with current laws. Aiming to represent marginalized narratives frequently ignored in the mainstream, Soni is thrilled by the noticeable shift in audience reception after a series of successful shows.
CS reviews formulation of cancer care strategy for J&K
Srinagar, Jul 13: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the initial formulation of a comprehensive Cancer Care Strategy for the Union Territory aimed at creating an integrated, accessible and technology-enabled cancer care ecosystem across Jammu & Kashmir. Among others, the meeting was attended by Director, SKIMS; Mission Director, National Health Mission; Director, Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Chandigarh; Principals of Government Medical Colleges; Director, Health Services, Kashmir/Jammu; Faculty Members of GMCs and other senior officers of the Health & Medical Education Department. The strategy, prepared by the Health & Medical Education Department in consultation with leading oncology experts and national institutions, envisages a holistic framework covering cancer prevention, early detection, screening, diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, research, capacity building and digital health interventions. Reviewing the proposed roadmap, the Chief Secretary observed that cancer is emerging as a major public health challenge and called for a coordinated, evidence-based and patient-centric response to improve health outcomes across the Union Territory. He directed the department to ensure time-bound implementation of all proposed interventions through effective institutional coordination, regular monitoring and measurable outcomes. The Chief Secretary underscored the importance of establishing a robust preventive oncology framework across all Government Medical Colleges in the Union Territory to promote early detection and timely intervention against cancer. He stressed the need for simultaneously strengthening both human resource capacity and the requisite healthcare infrastructure so that quality diagnostic and treatment facilities are made available closer to the patients, thereby minimizing the need for travelling to distant facilities. He directed the Health Department to undertake a phased capacity-building programme by training the required specialist manpower, including Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)-certified personnel, while concurrently upgrading the necessary medical equipment and infrastructure in all medical colleges. He observed that these interventions would significantly enhance the quality and accessibility of cancer care services across Jammu & Kashmir. The Chief Secretary further instructed that the entire strategy should be implemented in a well-defined, phase-wise manner over the coming years to ensure equitable distribution of oncology facilities across the Union Territory. He also directed each of the expert committees constituted under the Cancer Care Strategy to prepare detailed, time-bound implementation plans within their respective domains. He said that these implementation plans should be examined and harmonised by the Apex Committee chaired by Dr. Sudeep Gupta, Director, Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai and other experts here to ensure their technical soundness, feasibility and effective execution. Highlighting the strategic collaboration with the Tata Memorial Centre, the Chief Secretary observed that the partnership with one of the country's premier cancer care institutions would provide invaluable technical guidance, facilitate adoption of national best practices and significantly accelerate the implementation of the Cancer Care Strategy on the ground, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes across Jammu & Kashmir The meeting was informed by MD, NHM, Akriti Sagar that a Steering Committee-cum-State Cancer Registry Coordination Unit has already been constituted to establish a robust Population-Based Cancer Registry (PBCR) and Hospital-Based Cancer Registry (HBCR) network across Jammu & Kashmir. She added that the initiative would facilitate systematic collection of cancer incidence data, strengthen disease surveillance and support evidence-based planning under the National Cancer Registry Programme. The MD further informed that following the notification declaring cancer as a notifiable disease in the Union Territory, the Government has initiated the process for executing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE), Bengaluru, for technical support in establishing a modern cancer registry system here. The meeting also reviewed the existing oncology infrastructure available in the Union Territory, including the State Cancer Institute at Government Medical College Jammu, SKIMS Soura, Government Medical College Srinagar, AIIMS Vijaypur, newly established Government Medical Colleges and district-level Day Care Chemotherapy Centres established under the National Health Mission. To strengthen diagnostic capabilities, the strategy proposes establishment of advanced Molecular Oncology Laboratories across Government Medical Colleges equipped with modern technologies including molecular pathology, immunohistochemistry, genomic profiling and next-generation sequencing. The meeting was apprised that proposals have already been submitted to ICMR under the DiaMONDs Project for establishment of molecular oncology laboratories in selected medical colleges while additional funding support is being explored for expansion across the UT. The strategy also recommends augmentation of cancer imaging facilities through phased establishment of mammography units, PET-CT scanners, MRI facilities, gamma cameras and endoscopy services to ensure timely diagnosis and improve early detection of various cancers. The Chief Secretary reviewed proposals for strengthening cancer treatment services through expansion of radiotherapy infrastructure, enhancement of surgical oncology services, establishment of additional Bone Marrow Transplant and Stem Cell Transplant facilities and creation of multidisciplinary oncology teams across major tertiary healthcare institutions. The meeting further reviewed proposals for extensive Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns through print, electronic and digital media, schools, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Anganwadi Centres and community-based platforms to promote awareness regarding cancer risk factors, warning signs, screening services and healthy lifestyle practices. As proposed the Cancer Care Strategy seeks to build an integrated continuum of care covering prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care and research, with the ultimate objective of reducing cancer burden, improving survival outcomes and ensuring equitable access to quality oncology services for the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
Chandigarh State Shooting Cship from July 25
34 snakebite cases reported in Mohali in 100 days; Health dept urges victims to avoid quacks
CBSE expands AI curriculum, but Centre rejects Chandigarhs Rs 95L plan for govt schools
Safai workers demand Rs 40,000 wage
Man gets 4-year RI for smuggling 700g charas
Dry taps, muddy water spell double trouble in Mohali
Jammu and Kashmirs top ranking among Union Territories in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaUrban (PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0) is a milestone that cannot be brushed aside as mere statistical noise. With 45,112 houses sanctioned and Central assistance of Rs 534.75 crore released against an approved Rs 714.86 crore, the UT has clearly emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the flagship urban housing programme in its category. At a time when shelter insecurity and informal housing continue to scar our urban landscape, this performance deserves acknowledgement. The latest Annual Report 202526 of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs underlines how far J&K has moved ahead of its peers. Delhi follows with 31,670 houses sanctioned, while Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Chandigarh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep are far behind. On paper, then, J&K is not merely a participant but the frontrunner in the race to secure a pucca roof for every eligible urban family. Yet, as always in our context, the real story begins where the numbers end. The report itself points to steady progress over the previous accounting period, with Central assistance climbing from Rs 523.48 crore to Rs 534.75 crore, and completion of 31,173 houses out of 39,153 sanctioned under the Housing for All banner. This raises a set of questions that must now dominate the public conversation: Who exactly is getting these houses? Are the most vulnerable urban poor, slum dwellers, migrant workers, widows and single women being prioritised, or do the benefits disproportionately accrue to the better connected? Equally important is the quality and location of these units. A house on paper is one thing; a liveable home with a reliable water supply, sanitation, power, access roads, schools and healthcare nearby is quite another. If PMAY-U houses are pushed to peripheral locations without supporting infrastructure or livelihood opportunities, they risk becoming vertical slums of tomorrow. The Housing for All slogan must therefore be interpreted as Habitable Housing for All, integrated, serviced and dignified urban habitats. Transparency in beneficiary selection, grievance redressal and social audit of these projects is crucial. J&Ks leading position should come with higher standards of disclosure, not complacency. Urban local bodies and the Housing and Urban Development Department must open their data and planning processes to scrutiny from councillors, civil society and resident groups. J&K has shown that it can absorb Central funds and execute a large housing programme better than other UTs. The next challenge is to ensure that these houses do not become mere entries in a report, but anchors of dignity and stability for the poorest urban families. Only then will the UTs impressive ranking translate into a genuinely transformative housing story.
Punjab FC appoint Greek coach Pavlos Dermitzakis
Farmers rally chokes city and Mohali again
Transporter alleges Rs 3cr extortion bid in Goldy Brars name
Student alleges assault, gun threats outside Sector 7 nightclub; 5 booked
CM launches statewide cleanliness drive from Panchkula ahead of PMs Haryana visit
3 schools, mayors office receive bomb threat ahead of PM visit
Nigerian national sold cocaine in Tricity for Rs 5,000 per gm, say police
Man awarded 20 yrs jail for raping, impregnating minor
Franchises finalise squads at Chandigarh Golf League auction
Car battery saves the day as outage hits Gidderbaha hospital mid-surgery
New twist in the tussle: Baghel says Rahul is sole Cong face in Punjab
Punjabs anti-sacrilege law worries echo in Hong Kong
Old bombshell unearthed in Ferozepur, diffused
Congress seeks special package for Haryana, urges PM to address governance crisis
MDU suspends physical education HoD over illegal fines, harassment
2 convicted for hoisting Khalistani flag at DC office in Moga
2nd boys body recovered in Rohtak canal tragedy
2 friends killed after bike hits parked truck in Sonipat
Met Khalra murder convict ex-DSP in Mohali before media frenzy: Rights activist
Ex-DSPs release? Lawyer asks if 2nd sentence was served
Man posed as IPS officer, cheated woman & her family of Rs 31.5L
Khalras wife asks jathedar to set up peoples commission to probe disappearances
NEET paper leak shattered students dreams: Sukhu
Shongtong-Karchham hydro project to be ready by Apr 2027: Sukhu
Himachal cop suspended for social media earnings; debate over why others spared
After Kishau project, HP intensifies bid to recover BBMB dues
BJP sees Solan zila parishad win as indicator for 2027 HP polls
