2 Jhajjar girls make it to Indias para hockey squad
2 cops killed as car collides head-on with truck in Shimla
Higher education to go future-ready with AI and new-age courses
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Punjab-Haryana score key BJP berths, HP draws a blank
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Warring demands Manns apology over staged I-Day dance performance
Punjab plans industry-led revamp of govt ITIs
SAD cries discrimination over denial of main stage venue for Sant Longowals death anniversary
Rs 500cr MILKFED seed subsidy scam: HC issues notice to govt
BJPs Tarun Chugh Criticizes Congress Over National Anthem Controversy
Chandigarh, August 17: BJP MP Tarun Chugh has sharply criticized the Congress party regarding the controversy surrounding the national song Vande Mataram. He also accused Congress of double standards concerning the student protests in Jharkhand. In an interview, Chugh expressed his disappointment over Congress leader Sonia Gandhis alleged failure to fully sing Vande Mataram during ... Read more BJPs Tarun Chugh Criticizes Congress Over National Anthem Controversy
Hansi dairy operators murder: Standoff eases, activists released; govt assures aid, job for widow
8th pay commission: What's on the agenda for upcoming states visits and meetings? Check top updates
8th pay commission: What's on the agenda for the panel's upcoming states visits in August and September? Check top updates for the planned meetings in Jaipur, Chennai, Chandigarh, Puducherry and Mumbai.
BJP appoints Haryana MP Sanjay Bhatia as national general secretary
Verka Recruitment 2026: 172 Positions Available Including Deputy Manager, Apply by August 25
Chandigarh, August 17: The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited (Verka) has announced the recruitment of qualified candidates for various positions, including Deputy Manager. A total of 172 vacancies have been officially notified, inviting applications from interested individuals. Among the 172 vacancies, there are 15 positions for Deputy Manager (Marketing), 2 for Deputy Manager ... Read more Verka Recruitment 2026: 172 Positions Available Including Deputy Manager, Apply by August 25
Chandigarh University Hosts National Space Technology Conclave with ISRO; 30 Eminent Space Leaders & Scientists Deliberate on India's Future Space Missions
Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Punjab BJP President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Monday expressed concern over the alleged disrespect shown to the national song Vande Mataram during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters in Delhi. He claimed when the entire nation was immersed in the spirit of patriotism on the sacred occasion of Independence []
IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rain in J
Panchkula, Aug 17: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and other parts of the western Himalayan region over the next few days, while Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab are also likely to receive heavy rain on August 17 and 18. The IMD said [] The post IMD Warns of Heavy to Very Heavy Rain in J&K, Himachal appeared first on Northlines .
From Chandigarh To Britain: Arshdeep Singh Dang Becomes First Sikh RAF Fighter Pilot Since WWII
Born in Chandigarh and raised in Britain, Arshdeep Singh Dang has turned a family dream into a historic Sikh milestone in the RAF.
Punjab transfers 12 IPS officers in major police reshuffle
Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) The Punjab government has ordered a significant administrative reshuffle in the state police department, transferring and reassigning 12 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The orders, issued by the Department of Home Affairs (Home-I Branch) on Sunday, take effect immediately on administrative grounds. According to the release, V Neeraja, IPS (1994), has []
Rs 1,419 crore sanction for Qadian
Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Minister of State (MoS) for Railways and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has hailed the sanction of the detailed estimate of Rs 1,419.05 crore for the 39.68-km Qadian-Beas new broad-gauge railway line, describing it as a major milestone for Punjab and a historic development for the Majha []
89-yr-old man hacked to death in Hisar, 3 booked
Punjab govt honours village defence committees for anti-drug efforts
Patiala MP warns Punjab against linking womens reservation to delimitation
Retired Haryana cop injured in mishap dies
Nod to Rs 1.4k cr Qadian-Beas rail line, expedite land acquisition, says Bittu
Not conducive to RTI: Haryana info commission flags assistants as SPIOs
Punjab farmers way blocked at Khanauri, detentions in Jind
Boy electrocuted while playing near pole in Sonipat village
HSGMC shifts Aug 25 Panthic gathering to Ambala
Got 150 stitches: Harsimrat writes to Shah for NIA probe
Mann announces Rs 25cr heritage complex at Hussainiwala, caps school fee hikes at 5%
Firing near Charkhi Dadri bus stand; four arrested
Dance at I-Day function sparks political row in poll-bound Punjab
Inquiry officer a public authority under RTI Act: Pb panel
Portion of false ceiling collapses at Patiala institute during I-Day event
Punjab youth unemployment up, Himachal Pradesh tops region: PLFS data
BJP Leader Jaiveer Shergill Visits Sukhbir Singh Badal, Wishes for Quick Recovery
Chandigarh, August 16: BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill met with Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday to inquire about his health. In a post on the social media platform X, Shergill expressed his wishes for Badals swift recovery. Badal has suffered serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment, having received 150 stitches. Sukhbir ... Read more BJP Leader Jaiveer Shergill Visits Sukhbir Singh Badal, Wishes for Quick Recovery
CM Sukhu announces welfare scheme for 1.8 lakh Himachal families
Haryana plans 147-cr startup boost, women-led ventures to get bigger incentives
Major Reshuffle in Punjab Police: Transfers of 12 IPS and 112 PPS Officers Announced
Chandigarh, August 16: The Punjab government has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle within the police department, involving the transfer of 12 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and 112 Punjab Police Service (PPS) officers. Orders issued by the Home Department state that all transfers and new appointments are effective immediately. Among the IPS officers, V. Neerja ... Read more Major Reshuffle in Punjab Police: Transfers of 12 IPS and 112 PPS Officers Announced
Cong fissures deepen: Channi on stage, Randhawa challenges Warrings one ticket per family formula
Sukhbir Badal Discharged from Hospital, Calls for NIA Investigation into Attacks
Chandigarh, August 16: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister, has been discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. He was admitted following an attack at a Gurudwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, a Member of Parliament from the Shiromani Akali Dal, has written to Union Home ... Read more Sukhbir Badal Discharged from Hospital, Calls for NIA Investigation into Attacks
Khanauri blockade brings Shubhkaran Singh case back into focus
Controversy Erupts Over Vande Mataram During Independence Day Celebrations
Chandigarh, August 16: The Independence Day celebrations took a controversial turn as former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and the Gandhi family. He accused them of disregarding the importance of democracy and Parliament. This remark followed an incident during the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Congress headquarters. While ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Vande Mataram During Independence Day Celebrations
'Fell from roof': BSF jawan tells family after wife's murder; arrested
High Court rejects 3 pharma directors plea in drug case
Srinagar, Aug 15:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has rejected a plea by three directors of a pharmaceutical company whereby they had sought to quash criminal proceedings against them related to a drug declared Not of Standard Quality by the Government Analyst. In response to the plea which it dismissed finally, a bench of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal noted that the directors of Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd could not seek quashing of the proceedings at the threshold merely by claiming that they were not personally involved in the manufacture of the drug. The bench observed that whether the directors were in charge of and responsible for the conduct of the companys business under Section 34 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, was a question of fact to be determined by the trial court on the basis of evidence. The case related to Locipil Tablets, Batch No. CHI15020, manufactured by Corona Remedies in September 2015. A sample collected from ESIC Model Hospital, Bari Brahmana, Jammu, was tested at the Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chandigarh, which declared it Not of Standard Quality. The petitioners, Ankur Kirtikumar Mehta, Dr. Kirtikumar Laxmidas Mehta and Nirav Kirti Kumar Mehta, were arrayed as accused in the complaint filed by the Drugs Inspector before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jammu. They had challenged the Magistrates July 26, 2018 order taking cognizance under Sections 18(a)(i) and 27(d) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The Court noted that the complaint specifically alleged that the directors were responsible for conducting the companys day-to-day business at the relevant time. It held that their actual responsibility and possible vicarious liability could only be determined after appreciation of evidence during trial. It also took note of the companys response to the statutory notice, in which it informed the authorities that it had stopped sale of the concerned batch and sought a lenient view. The Court held that the petitioners could not subsequently take an inconsistent stand to challenge the foundation of the proceedings, invoking the principle of estoppel by conduct and approbation and reprobation. The Court further held that the Joint Investigation Report, which recorded that the batch had been manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices, did not exonerate the company or its directors, as the report ultimately recommended action in light of the Government Analysts finding that the drug was not of standard quality. Finding no patent illegality, jurisdictional error, perversity or abuse of process in the Magistrates order, the Court dismissed the petition and vacated its 2019 interim order staying the proceedings. It directed the trial court to proceed in accordance with law and clarified that the judgment would not amount to any finding on the ultimate guilt or innocence of the petitioners.
Qaumi Insaaf Morcha protest in Chandigarh dispersed with tear gas and water cannon
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Chandigarh: Beant Singh assassin release march turns violent
Chandigarh police on Saturday used tear gas shells and water cannons to disperse protesters who tried to breach barricades during a march towards Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria's residence, seeking the release of Sikh prisoners, including Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is serving a life sentence for the assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995.
Tear gas, water cannons used against Qaumi Insaf morcha protesters, Punjab Bandh call on August 21
Some protesters attempted to remove barricades and barbed wire, and some others tried to pull them down using a tractor as they attempted to proceed towards the residence of the Punjab Governor at the Lok Bhavan in Chandigarh
43-year-old vegetable trader stabbed to death over parking dispute in Chandigarh
3 injured after portion of ceiling collapses at Patialas NSNIS during Independence Day event
Chandigarh police use tear gas, water cannons to stop Qaumi Insaaf morcha march towards gov's house
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5 IPS officers transferred from Delhi to Jammu & Kashmir
The Delhi Home Department has ordered the relieving of several AGMUT cadre IPS and DANIPS officers from Delhi Police for posting to other Union Territories and states, including Jammu & Kashmir. As per the order issued on August 14, 2026, the officers will be relieved with effect from August 17, 2026 (A/N) to enable them to join their new assignments. Among the officers transferred from Delhi to Jammu & Kashmir are Vishnu Kumar, IPS (2019 batch); Rajeev Kumar Ambasta, IPS; Deepak Yadav, IPS; Anand Kumar Mishra, IPS; and Satish Kumar, IPS. The Centre had earlier ordered the posting of several AGMUT officers to Jammu & Kashmir as part of a wider administrative reshuffle. The latest order also transfers Pratiksha Godara, IPS (2011 batch) to Andaman & Nicobar, Vinit Kumar, IPS (2018 batch) to Chandigarh, Rishi Kumar, IPS (2021 batch) to Arunachal Pradesh, Pawan Kumar, IPS to Ladakh, Sikandar Singh, IPS to Puducherry, and Dhirendra Pratap Singh, IPS and Nishant Gupta, IPS to Mizoram. The order further includes transfers of DANIPS officers to Chandigarh, Lakshadweep and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The reshuffle is part of the Centres cadre management exercise involving officers across the AGMUT cadre.
Finance Minister Punjab honours Dr Anshu Kataria as Voice of Private Unaided Colleges of India
Finance Minister Punjab, S. Harpal Singh Cheema honoured Dr Anshu Kataria, President, Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) & Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh with the prestigious Voice of Private Unaided Colleges of India award during the Millennial Awards 2026, held at JW Marriott, Chandigarh. S Harpal Singh Cheema appreciated Dr. Katarias continuous efforts in raising the concerns of private unaided colleges and working for the welfare of students and educational institutions. On the occasion, Dr Anshu Kataria, President, Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) & Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, appreciated the efforts of Finance Minister S. Harpal Singh Cheema for reviving the Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) scheme for Punjabi students. He said that the Government has sanctioned Rs 432 crore towards pending PMS dues for 201720 and has assured the disbursement of more pending funds in the coming months. Dr Kataria appreciated Cheemas efforts to resolve the long-pending PMS issues of Punjab. On the occasion, teams from Aryans Group of Colleges, Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering and Technology, Doaba Group of Colleges, Indo Global Group of Colleges and Saraswati Group of Colleges were present.
Principal suspended over anti-BJP protest to be reinstated
177 deaths in Himachal this monsoon
Friendship march seeks peace, trade ties between India and Pakistan
Urban tree felling in Punjab to need tree officer's nod
Viral Instagram reel leads to wildlife crime detection in Karnal, 8 protected turtles recovered
Blatant lie: Punjab FM slams Shivraj over RDF claims
2 sisters held for attempting to tamper with ATM in Dharuhera
Jathedar slams Ambala police action, seeks probe; FIR against Jhinda, others
Man gets 20-yr jail for raping minor
From Partition to existence: Women survivors recall the trauma and resilience of 1947
Partition ghosts still haunt Nabhas Mehas village as 95-year-old recalls losing Muslim friends
Police evict BKU protesters from Speaker Sandhwans residence, railway tracks
Two youths die of suspected drug overdose in Bathinda
12 Punjab Police officers to be honoured on I-Day
CM announces science, healthcare and ayurvedic institutes in Hamirpur
Man gets 5-year jail term in Pocso case
Firing outside ex-jathedars house concerning: Randhawa
ABVP holds Tiranga Yatra at PU
110g heroin case falls apart in court; two accused acquitted
Mohali Court Gives Gagandeep Singh And Satinder Singh Alias Kala Benefit Of The Doubt; Third Accused Declared Proclaimed Offender
Cong protests outside Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan over alleged insult to Kharge
MC commissioner flags lapses during surprise gaushala inspection
CBDC-powered PDS pilot launched in Chandigarh
3,000 cops deployed as protest call puts city on alert
37 to receive Chandigarh administration honours on I-Day
BJP Expresses Concern Over Rising Crime in Punjab
Chandigarh, August 14: The President of the Punjab BJP, Kailash Singh Dhillon, raised alarms on Friday regarding the escalating criminal activities in the state. He claimed that the law and order situation is deteriorating rapidly, leaving ordinary citizens, traders, and businesses feeling unsafe. In a press statement, Dhillon highlighted that incidents of shootings, daylight murders, ... Read more BJP Expresses Concern Over Rising Crime in Punjab
Rs 30,000, Aadhaar card stolen from Sector 27 shop
Waris Punjab De Protest call on I-Day: 3-tier security in place
500 join Har Ghar Tiranga Run in city
231 proclaimed offenders still evading arrest in Panchkula
