Mansa tension eases; 3 FIRs filed over vandalism, rumours
Congress terms Haryana CM non-resident Haryanvi
Sukhu lays foundation of indoor ice skating rink in Kangra
Jhota murder: Cong, AAP tear into BJP-led Centre as Shah seeks to fix accountability
Bank fraud: Special CBI court dismisses bail plea of former Panchkula MC chief
HC stops construction at Shimla site, flags illegal multi-storey buildings and tree felling
Haryana signs Rs 4,000cr LoIs with Swedish firms
Heritage steam locomotive ZB-66 lying defunct at Pathankot Junction awaits repairs & revival
Naveen Jindal proposes National Sports University campus in Kurukshetra
Channis midnight raid triggers FIR against illegal miners
Himachal feels the chill under snow & rain
Crackdown on illegal mining: Bilaspur to set up check post at Punjab border
Shooting bid at US temple: Indian groups mull joint response
CMR delivery: Rice millers object to FCIs no-transport-cost clause
Batala murder: Locals claim drug angle; cops deny
'Are they so afraid of me?': Bhagwant Mann hits out at Centre after HC clears France trip
Khushi eyes triple crown after doubles triumph at Fenesta Open
Haryana's Khushi Kadian, partnering with Tamil Nadu's Sanmitha Harini, secured the girls U-16 doubles title at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship. Kadian, 13, also advanced to the singles finals in both the U-16 and U-14 categories, setting herself up for a potential triple triumph. Chandigarh's Ribhav Saroha also reached the Boys U-16 singles final, aiming for a double.
Another Punjab man killed after opposing drug sales; police cite phone dispute
New Delhi/Chandigarh, Oct 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Centre will seek Punjab government's response over two incidents in the state: a father consuming poison under pressure in Dirba and the broad daylight killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. In a post on microblogging site X, Shah said Punjab is today grappling with a rising threat of drugs, gangsterism and organised crime. He asked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann who will ultimately bear the responsibility for the safety of Punjab's people. In Dirba, a father succumbing to pressure and consuming poison, and in Mansa, the broad-daylight murder of Parvinder Singh Jhota -- who had raised his voice against drugs -- have raised serious questions about the law and order situation in Punjab, Shah's post read. Jhota's father has levelled grave allegations against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government and their MLA, it said, adding that the Home Ministry will seek responses from the Punjab government on both the incidents. Jhota, an anti-drug activist, was shot dead by a medical store owner at a busy market in Mansa on Tuesday. Ashwani Kumar, the store owner who fired at Jhota when he was being questioned for selling addictive drugs to an elderly man, was subsequently arrested. The first incident Shah referred to was the death by suicide of Gulzar Singh, who hailed from Dirba in Sangrur, on September 7. Gulzar's family had alleged that he consumed poison after being harassed and subjected to casteist slurs for questioning Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about the supply of drugs in his locality. Political parties, including the BJP, have been increasingly highlighting the drug issue in poll-bound Punjab, where assembly elections are due early next year. In his X post, Shah said, In Punjab, the drug trade is flourishing, the threat of organised crime is growing, and questions are being raised about the safety of those who speak out against drugs. Addressing Chief Minister Mann, Shah said the people of Punjab want results, not publicity. Bhagwant Mann ji, the people of Punjab do not want promises, they want answers; not announcements, but results; decisive strikes against drug networks; and an impartial investigation into any political patronage received by criminals. Today, I reiterate my pledge before the people of Punjab that when our government comes to power in Punjab, we will work with full force to create a drug-free, gangster-free, and secure Punjab. Our goal is clear: strikes against the drug trade, protection of our youth's future, strict action against criminals, and the rule of law in such a way that no citizen is forced to live under the shadow of fear, the home minister said. Reacting sharply to Shah's post, Mann pointed to a drug seizure at a Gujarat port and advised the home minister to take responsibility for his own duties. In an X post in Punjabi, Mann said, Amit Shah ji, you should have consulted with your advisors before speaking about me. The BSF (Border Security Force) has jurisdiction over a 50-kilometre range. 3,000 kilograms of 'chitta' (synthetic drugs) are being seized at the Kandla port in Gujarat. Before blaming Bhagwant Mann, take responsibility for your own duties. Do not simply copy-paste tweets drafted for your sycophants. Last month, while addressing a rally in Jalandhar to mark the culmination of BJP's Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra, Shah had accused the AAP government of allowing chitta trade to run openly and vowed that the BJP would make Punjab drug-free by December 2029 if voted to power. During his Jalandhar visit on September 30, Shah had also met some families affected by the drug menace. The home minister had then asserted that those indulging in the drug trade will be sent behind bars. Remove the incompetent AAP government once and within two years, we will eradicate the drug menace, he had said.
Punjab anti-drug activist murder: Accuseds wife held for helping Ashwani Kumar flee
India's Ramsar Sites Rise To 103 As Chandigarh's Sukhna Wetland, UP's Sauj Jheel Join Global List
DJMC IUST organises national-level Film Festival 2026
Awantipora, Oct 15: The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised the national-level Film Festival 2026 on Thursday. The festival brought together aspiring filmmakers and students from diverse educational institutions to celebrate cinema and creative storytelling. As many as 27 short films and documentaries were screened on the occasion, of which 22 were shortlisted for the competition among school, college and university students participating from various states of India. A film from IUST titled Deception by Afnan Manzoor bagged the best film award, Compulsion from Amar Singh College received second film award, Bindiya from Central University of Haryana received third best film award, while DJMC IUSTs Lemonade received the special Jury-mention award. Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean Academic Affairs, Central University of Kashmir, Bollywood actor-director Mir Sarwar and filmmaker and Founder, Renzu Films, Danish Renzu were the jury members for the competition. In his presidential address, Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, IUST, underlined the importance of film making and storytelling through cinema to promote skilful creativity among students and institutions. He stressed that inherent creativity is often stifled by the conventional education system. However, universities are now building ecosystems for innovation and entrepreneurship while keeping in view the ethical use of technology and media, said Prof. Romshoo, who was the chief guest on the occasion. Dean Academic Affairs, IUST, Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, and Dean School of Humanities and Social Sciences, IUST, Dr. Afroz Ahmad Bisati joined as the guests of honour. Earlier, welcoming the guests and participants, Dr. Rabia Noor, Head, DJMC, stressed that media education must extend beyond the classrooms and textbooks, adding that the Film Festival 2026 is one such initiative, designed to provide a platform to emerging filmmakers to showcase their talent, and learn from experienced practitioners of the art and craft of filmmaking. Meanwhile, a special edition of Times Echo, IUST news magazine, titled IUST@2047: Special Edition on Institutional Development Plans was unveiled on the occasion. The edition brings together the IDPs of various departments, centres and offices of IUST, reflecting their roadmap for growth towards a developed India by 2047. The participating institutions included DJMC IUST, Government College for Women M.A. Road, GDC Anantnag, Amar Singh College, Green Valley Educational Institute, Heritage School Jammu, SRM Welkin School Sopore, Media Education Research Centre, University of Kashmir, Central University of Haryana, Central University of Punjab, and Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh and Government College for Women, Jammu, among others. Besides, five other films produced by DJMC IUST were screened on the occasion. The screening was followed by a post-film panel discussion of jury members, moderated by Dr. Haifaa Mohammad Ahsan, Assistant Professor, DJMC, IUST. Formal vote of thanks addresses were presented by Dr. Ruheela Hassan, Dean Outreach and Dr. Sayar Ahmad Mir, Assistant Professor, DJMC, IUST. Dean of Students, Dr. Monisa Qadiri, Dean Research Dr. Aabid Shalla, Finance Officer, Sameer Wazir, CEO CIED-IUST, Prof. Parvaiz Mir, Coordinator Community Radio Station, Dr. Mujeeb Liyakat, among other University officials, were also present on the occasion.
CAT quashes EPFO officers suspension, orders return to Chandigarh posting
Panchkula temples receive 21.8 lakh donations on Day 5 of Navratrithe
Man dies as canter hits bike in Panchkula
Chandigarh rolls out doorstep e-waste collection drive
UT administration & MC lack the machinery to clean deep drains
Cops collar fifth suspect in Panchkula khair tree felling
Duo held for snatching womans gold earring
HC acquits 3 men sentenced to life imprisonment in 2016 murder case linked to Jat quota stir
5 criminal cases, yet shooter chemist managed to get arms licence
Father-son duo among five held with assault rifle, 13 pistols
In Sweden, Saini pitches for international cooperation in digital security
Only Modi can tour: Mann slams Paris denial after Japan
CBI focuses scrutiny on 15 Punjab govt depts in cash-for-transfers case
After rumour, police says murder accused owns no property in Mansas green valley
Centre grounds Mann foreign travel again; govt moves HC
Shots fired at trader in robbery bid; 4 held
Heavy rains, hailstorm, thunderstorm second time in four days cause damage to crops
ASI fears parking move at Rambagh Gardens in Amritsar; MC denies
Beating Retreat ceremony timing changed, to start at 5 pm
UP, MP, Manipur Dominate On Day 6 Of Hockey Nationals
Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Manipur secured victories in their respective pool games, while Punjab and Bengal played to a draw on the sixth day of the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship in Jhansi. Uttar Pradesh defeated Chandigarh 5-0, Madhya Pradesh beat Puducherry 4-2, and Manipur overcame Delhi 5-2.
Dependence on private vets, NGOs wont help: HP HC flags gaps in stray dog sterilisation
To fight drugs, 300 khap panchayats to assemble in Hisar on Oct 22
2 workers killed, 4 injured in fire at Sonipat mattress factory
2 workers killed, 4 injured in Sonipat factory fire
Jhajjar intensifies push to scrap end-of-life vehicles amid NCR pollution concerns
Rahul accuses Punjab govt of failing to protect anti-drug campaigners
Sachin Pilot to go on 5-day Punjab yatra, visit families of gang violence victims
Anything is possible in politics: Pilot on speculation over Captain Amarinders Congress return
Sachin Pilot to tour Punjab, to meet gangster-hit families
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 15 (IANS) AICC General Secretary and in-charge of Punjab, Sachin Pilot, will undertake a five-day visit across the state from October 16 to meet families who have lost loved ones to gangster violence and the breakdown of law and order in the state, the party said on Thursday. He said his visit would cover multiple districts, comprising Moga, Bathinda, Mansa, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Amritsar. In each district, Pilot will visit homes of bereaved families, offer condolences, and listen to their accounts of the crimes and of the response they have received from the police and the state government. Many of these killings have been claimed by or linked to organised gangs. Several families have waited months, and some years, for arrests, chargesheets or a fair trial. The purpose of the visit is to give these families a voice. The Congress will carry their demand for justice to the public, to the state government and, where needed, to the courts. Pilot will highlight the steady deterioration of law and order in Punjab, which has unequivocally eroded any moral right of the current AAP government to remain in office. Newly appointed Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Pargat Singh on October 11 assumed office in Chandigarh, pledging to fight for the rights, dignity and better future of the people of the state. Speaking on the occasion, the state Congress chief said the real strength of the state lay in its ordinary citizens: farmers who feed the country, young people struggling to secure their future, traders and business owners who contribute to the state's economy, and families aspiring to a safe, dignified and better life. He added that the Congress had a responsibility not merely to contest elections but also to become the voice of the people and stand firmly for their rights. The people of Punjab are waiting for their rights, justice and a secure future. It is our responsibility to meet the expectations of every section, from farmers to young people. The Congress is united, and our struggle is against a system that has failed to secure people's rightful entitlements, he had added.
Beyond reels: 3 influencers, 3 killings, a trail of questions
7 years apart, anti-drug activist Parvinder Jhotas killing revives memories of Neha Shoree murder
Punjab Bandh: Massive Traffic Jams In Mohali As Protesters Block Highways, Key Junctions
Punjab is observing a bandh on Thursday, bringing traffic to a standstill at several junctions, disrupting movement towards Chandigarh and forcing businesses to shut. With protesters blocking major roads, people are struggling to reach their destinations, while police personnel are trying
Two killed, three rescued after taxi falls into gorge in Uttarakhand
Two people were killed, and three others were rescued after a taxi fell into a deep gorge near Pali Pulia on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway in Uttarakhand, officials said. Following the accident, police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams reached the spot and launched a rescue operation to locate the vehicle and rescue the occupants. Pankaj Bhatt, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Kirti Nagar, said the vehicle was travelling from Chandigarh when the accident occurred. He said five people were travelling in the vehicle, of whom two died on the spot, and three were rescued. Speaking to ANI, SDM said, The vehicle was plying from Chandigarh. The team from Devprayag rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information. SDRF was informed, and they too reached there. There were five occupants in the car; two of them died. Three others were rescued, and they are out of danger. They have been sent to the nearest health centre. A month ago, five people, including tw...
Arijit Singh India tour 2027: Check dates, cities and ticket prices and the full schedule
Arijit Singh has announced a nine-city India tour running from January to May 2027, marking 20 years in music. The stadium-scale tour will visit Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune, Indore and Hyderabad. Ticket prices vary by city, with reported premium packages reaching over Rs 11 lakh. The production will feature immersive audio, panoramic screens, laser arrays and pyrotechnics, celebrating his musical journey with fans.
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai begin with a bang, but fielding needs a fix
Skipper Siddhesh Lad & Co have done well to dominate Chandigarh first up, but a repetition of last seasons poor catching remains an area of concern, while theres room for improvement in the batting department too
No one involved in Jhotas murder will be spared: Mann
Repeated questions from Bihar exam did not vitiate Haryana test: HC
Dj vu for Mansa: Jhota killing revives memories of Moosewala murder
Bulldozer and then mob justice in Mansa: Crowd takes over demolition of accuseds shop
Protesters from across Punjab make a beeline for Mansa
All opposition parties, farm unions back Punjab Bandh
Killing puts spotlight on easy availability of habit-forming drugs; Punjab steps up chemist checks
Pregabalin Restrictions To Kick In On Nov 12
BJP state executive meet on polls tomorrow
Smuggled fuel adds to UPI woes: Punjab petrol dealers
Murthal food outing ends in road crash; 2 dead
12-year-old booked for murder after classmate dies of gunshot wound in Hisar
Mohali builder ordered to pay 75k, 9% interest over flat flaws
PGI radiology head bags global honour
New direct flights to Goa, Bengaluru from Dec 1
PMDA razes farmhouses, warehouse in Barwala
Eight rounds fired at former Cong councillors house
Key accused held in Mumbai over Punjab LGBTQ influencer murder
BJP stages protest in Patiala, demands CBI probe in Jhotas murder
Solar power project new symbol of devp in Spiti Valley: Sukhu
Bumper basmati crop, better prices uplift farmers
Sukhu promises survey, DPR for tunnel under Kunzum Pass
Cop posted at anti-drone system held with 16kg heroin near border
Separate beds, clean toilets: Haryana tightens rules for mental health units
DC cracks down on traffic congestion, directs time-bound action
Malerkotla cops bust illegal firecracker unit, three booked
Russian delegation meets Saini for talks on drone ventures in Hansi
