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Dhols at the doorstep: Chandigarh beats litterbugs at their own garbage game

November 17, 2025 8:02 pm

Civic body returns dumped trash with full musical score, slaps Rs 13,401 fines as Manimajra neighbours film and report offenders

Its quota of seats going to other states, Punjab creates separate cadre for BBMB

November 16, 2025 8:52 pm

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that by creating a separate cadre, employees will be prevented from returning to Punjab, but will instead serve exclusively at Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).

Chandigarh Consumer body directs lab to pay Rs 25,000 compensation for incorrect Covid-19 report

November 16, 2025 10:53 am

Rajni, who runs educational institutions, claimed that her professional and social image was also tarnished. She sought compensation of Rs 19.5 lakh for the physical, mental and financial suffering caused by the laboratory’s negligence.

Dera Bassi Collector asked to attach guarantor’s property after he fails to produce Rs 7.29-cr fraud accused

November 16, 2025 10:24 am

According to the prosecution, the case dates back to 2015, when the CBI had registered an FIR against eight persons, including four retired officials of Indian Overseas Bank, for allegedly causing around Rs 7.29 crore loss to the bank.

Lado Laksmi Yojana: Saini proposes accumulated annual benefit transfer in two tranches

November 16, 2025 4:13 am

Announces to modify scheme fortnight after transferring first monthly installment of Rs 2,100

Dhaliwal named AAP chief spokesperson 4 months after his exit from Punjab Cabinet

November 15, 2025 3:36 pm

Party senior spokesperson Neel Garg and journalist-turned-AAP leader Baltej Pannu were in the race for the post for the past couple of weeks.

Independent candidate loses Tarn Taran bypoll: his 13th contest without any win

November 15, 2025 2:05 pm

After the bypoll result, he told the media that voters continue to chase mainstream parties and do not give space to “a common man who wants to serve them”.

Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh suspended for ‘inaction’ against gangsters

November 15, 2025 2:02 pm

The development comes days after Dr Ravjot Kaur Grewal, the SSP of Tarn Taran district, was suspended after being accused of bias and misuse of police authority ahead of the bypoll.

Around Town: How Rs 20 from his guru helped Mohammed Yaseen Shaikh build Bademiya, now a 79-year-old SoBo kebab landmark satiating Mumbai’s late-night hunger

November 16, 2025 9:27 am

Bademiya was established in 1946 by Mohammed Yaseen Shaikh. Bademiya’s kebabs have been savoured by cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, actors Kapil Sharma, Kartik Aryan, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vicky Kaushal, and Aditya Roy Kapur, comedian Zakir Khan, among many others.

PU protest hardens as students set Nov 18 deadline for Senate election schedule

November 15, 2025 10:23 am

PU registrar Y P Verma says the administration will ensure peaceful conduct of exams beginning Wednesday

North India wakes up to a cold and foggy morning

December 20, 2022 1:24 pm

Patiala clashes: Violence breaks out between two groups over 'anti-khalistan' march

April 30, 2022 11:51 am

The violent clash between two groups in Patiala, with protesters waving swords and pelting stones, is the first major test for the 43-day-old Bhagwant Singh Mann government.

In pictures: How Chandigarh celebrated the three-day Rose Festival 2022

February 27, 2022 3:45 pm

The 50th Chandigarh Rose Festival at the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden was held over the weekend. Musical evenings full of entertainment were arranged for visitors on the golden jubilee of the festival this year

49th Rose Festival begins in Chandigarh; see pics

February 27, 2021 5:15 pm

High-velocity dust storm, rain kills over 108 in North India

May 03, 2018 9:03 pm

A severe intensity dust storm followed by thunder showers hit Bikaner, Delhi and parts of Chandigarh on Wednesday evening which threw normal life out of gear as visibility dropped to very low levels.

Chandigarh: Heavy rains lash city causing flood-like situation

August 21, 2017 2:42 pm

Chandigarh: Unprecedented rain on Monday in many parts of the city and surrounding areas caused a flood-like situation. The Mohali airport has not been able to escape waterlogging as well. Panchkula has also been affected and daily life has been disrupted.

Chandigarh 'stalking' case: City holds 'Bekhauf Azaadi March' to raise awareness on women's safety

August 12, 2017 10:08 am

Chandigarh stalking case: Residents of the city held a 'Bekhauf Azaadi March' on Friday night, to raise awareness on women's safety. Spearheaded by theatre person Amy Singh, the march was attended by scores of people. It was held in the wake of the arrest of Haryana BJP chief Subash Barala's son, Vikas, who is accused of chasing and stalking a senior IAS officer's daughter, Varnika.

Parents carry children to school as water levels of Ghaggar river rise

June 22, 2020 6:15 pm

Parents in Panchkula's Koti village had to carry their children to school as water levels of the Ghaggar river rose after incessant rains in the past few days.

Protest At Chandigarh Press Club For Violence Against Journalists

June 22, 2020 6:31 pm

Dera Followers Waiting For Ram Rahim Rape Case Verdict In Panchkula

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

Chandigarh Stalking Case: CCTV Footage Of Car Released

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

Opinion | Why Is Haryana BJP CM Defending A Man Who Stalked A Young Girl?

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

Google Says It Has No Record Of Hiring Chandigarh Student On Rs 1.44 cr salary

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm

Chandigarh Administration ordered a probe into the official statement released by its Education Department on Harshit Sharma's "selection by Google" at a trainee stipend of Rs 4 lakh per month.

Chandigarh Could Face Complete Liquor Ban From April 1 Following 2016 Supreme Court Judgment

June 22, 2020 7:09 pm

Chandigarh: Student Killed After Being Hit Allegedly By Drunk Driver

June 22, 2020 7:11 pm

Rohtak traders demand compensation for their loss

February 23, 2016 6:37 am

Rohtak, Feb 23 (ANI): The traders, whose shops were either burnt down or looted during the quota stir by the Jat community in Rohtak, Haryana, took to the streets and urged the government to compensate them for their losses at the earliest. A shopkeeper, Gulshan Dang, said, "I want to urge the Narendra Modi-led government to compensate our losses 100 percent without any delay." Another shopkeeper, Anil Kumar said that he is left with no source of income after his two showrooms were burnt down by the protestors. He asked PM Modi and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar that why are common people suffering who don't relate to Jat demands.

NH-1 blocked by Jat protestors reopens

February 23, 2016 6:34 am

Sonipat (Haryana), Feb 23 (ANI): The National Highway-1, which connects Delhi and Chandigarh, was reopened for traffic on Tuesday. The 456 kilometre-long highway had been blockaded by Jat agitators demanding reservation in government jobs and institutions.