Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Chandigarh

More than 23 lakh new voters added from 2019 to 2024: Haryana CEO

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Anurag Agarwal on Friday said that more than 23 lakh new voters have been added from 2019 to 2024.

Congress legislator joins AAP, may be fielded from Hoshiarpur

CHANDIGARH: In a major setback to Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Raj Kumar Chabbewal, former Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly, joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday.

New Haryana CM wins floor test by voice vote

CHANDIGARH: A day after assuming charge, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday won the floor test in the House during a special special session of the Assembly.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar resigns

CHANDIGARH: Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as Haryana Chief Minister on Tuesday.

Haryana CM calls emergency meeting of party, Independent legislators

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday called an emergency meeting of all party legislators along with seven Independent MLAs in the state capital.

Chandigarh to host its first international film festival from March 27 to 31

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh is set to host its first international film festival -- Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) from March 27 to 31.

300 take part in walkathon on kidney disease awareness at Sukhna

CHANDIGARH: As many as 300 people including doctors participated in an Ivy Hospital’s walkathon on kidney disease awareness to mark World Kidney Day at Sukhna Lake on Sunday.

Two out of three AAP councillors rejoin party in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: In a major development in the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh and for the INDIA Bloc days ahead of the implementation of the mode code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections, two out of the three AAP councillors -- Neha Musawat and Poonam Kumari -- who had switched loyalties last month, did a 'Ghar Wapsi' by rejoining the AAP on Saturday.

Stree Shakti Celebrated International Women’s Day in its True Sense.

CHANDIGARH: A prominent gathering of women activists convened in Chandigarh today to discuss the far-reaching implications of the Women’s Reservation Bill of 2023. Organised by Rekha Mody, founder of Stree Shakti – The Parallel Force, in collaboration with Farzana Mumtaz, Editor-in-Chief of News Kashmir, the event brought together a diverse group of voices from civil society, women’s study centers, political strategists, law enforcement, media, and Panchayat representatives.

UK envoy advocates promoting 'living bridge' links for women's voices, roles

CHANDIGARH: Advocating to promote the 'living bridge' links between India and the UK and in particular to highlight women's voices and roles, British Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett says she meets inspiring women and girls all the time as she travels in this region.

BJP councilors meet MC Commissioner to declare Budget meeting of March 6 illegal and recover expenses of meeting

CHANDIGARH: On Thursday, BJP Councillors lodged a complained to the MC Commissioner and demanded to declare March 6 Budget meeting illegal and sought recovery of expenses of the meeting from Mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor.

RCED gave skill tips to Migrant workers under PDOT

CHANDIGARH: In a pioneering initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in tandem with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the Pre-Departure Orientation Training (PDOT) program has successfully engaged participants hailing from the distinguished regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

Visa volumes from Chandigarh in 2023 exceeded pre-pandemic levels, Canada, China top destinations

CHANDIGARH: Visa application volumes from Chandigarh in 2023 remained strong and exceeded pre-pandemic levels, as outbound travel continued to surge.

Prof. Harvinder Singh to get Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2022

CHANDIGARH: Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi has chosen local musician Prof. Harvinder Singh for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2022 for his contribution in the field of Hindustani classical music. This honour will be given to Prof. Harvinder Singh by the President of India in a special program to be organized at New Delhi.

Bar Association, Chandigarh organised a function for the distribution of Jackets

CHANDIGARH: Today, the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, Chandigarh organised a function for the distribution of Jackets to the Employees of Punjab and Haryana High Cout Bar Association, Chandigarh in the Main Bar Room.

Pets fashion show marks end of two-day Pet Festival

CHANDIGARH: The two day Pet Fed known as India’s biggest pet festival concluded at Elante Mall on Sunday. More than 450 pets including several dog breeds husky, German shepherd great dane, chow chow, golden retriever , beagle , Indian spitz, toy poodle, shitzhu, Himalayan mastiff and pugs participated in the festival.

CBI probes killing of INLD's state chief: Haryana Home Minister

CHANDIGARH: Acceeding to the demand of the main Opposition Congress, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Monday informed the state Assembly that a probe by the CBI has been ordered into killing of Indian National Lok Dal's State Chief Nafe Singh Rathi.

Seven booked for INLD Haryana chief's killing, CCTV footage of accused traced

CHANDIGARH: Hours after the broad daylight high-profile killing of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) Haryana President and two-time MLA Nafe Singh Rathi and his associate by car-borne in Bahadurgarh, the police has booked seven persons.

Journalist' Literature Festival Concludes on a High Note

CHANDIGARH: The three-day Journalists' Literature Festival, being held at the Chandigarh Press Club, Sector 27, culminated with a series of engaging sessions that captivated literary enthusiasts from across the region.

Two day pet festival begins in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: The two day Pet Fed known as India’s biggest pet festival began at Elante Mall here on Saturday. The first day of the pet carnival served as a haven for all pets, their devoted parents, and animal enthusiasts. The pet enthusiasts united under one roof to share, celebrate, and experience the profound and unbreakable bond between humans and their pets.

Haryana CM proposes Rs 1.89 lakh crore budget

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday proposed a Rs 1.89 lakh crore state budget for 2024-25, an increase of 11.37 per cent over the revised estimates of Rs 170,490.84 crore for 2023-24, with no new taxes.

Haryana Police not to invoke provisions of NSA on protesting farmers

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Police on Friday said invoking provisions of the National Security Act (NSA) on a few farm union leaders of Ambala district has been reconsidered and it has been decided that it will not be invoked, said Sibash Kabiraj, Inspector General of Police (Ambala Range).

State level Samavesh Utsav organizes at GMSSS-21 Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education organized a State Level Programme “Samavesh Utsav” at GMSSS-21 to promote environment of Inclusion. During the event 72 CWSN from different Govt. schools were provided Aids and Appliances in collaboration with ALIMCO (Artificial limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India).

Haryana Police fire tear gas shells to disperse protesting farmers

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Police on Wednesday fired tear gas shells as protesting farmers on the Shambhu border, bordering Haryana, tried to breach the border. However, farmers' leaders have been appealing to the protesters to keep it peaceful.

Centre ready to discuss all issues with farmers, says Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda

CHANDIGARH: Amid the huge build-up of farmers at the borders of Haryana as they get ready to march to the national capital, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Wednesday said the Centre was ready to discuss all issues.

Huge build-up of farmers on Haryana borders ahead of march to Delhi

CHANDIGARH: A huge build-up of farmers from Punjab and Haryana continued on borders of Haryana on Wednesday as they are ready to head to the national capital to lodge their protest over demands comprising the law guaranteeing the minimum support price (MSP) of crops as they rejected the government proposal.

Oppn leaders welcome SC verdict declaring AAP councillor as Chandigarh Mayor

NEW DELHI: Setting aside the election of the BJP candidate as declared by the Returning Officer, the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as the Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation while hearing a plea challenging the mayoral election.

SC declares AAP’s Kuldeep Kumar as Chandigarh Mayoral poll winner

NEW DELHI: Setting aside the election of the BJP candidate as declared by the Returning Officer, the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as the Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation during the hearing on the contentious Chandigarh mayoral election case.

Bodybuilder's success saga goes on

CHANDIGARH: It’s a progression of sorts for Rajneet Kaur who has taken to the power sports like a fish takes to water. This power athlete from Mohali, who is serving as the Food Inspector in Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department at Chandigarh, packed a punch and won Gold in the Women's category at 12th Mr./Ms. Chandigarh Championship 2024 organized by the Indian Body Builders Federation which is recognized by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

SC to review Chandigarh mayoral poll records amid allegations of horse-trading

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said that it would examine the ballot papers of the Chandigarh mayoral polls and the entire video recording of counting day on Tuesday, citing concerns about potential horse-trading.

Supreme Court says result of Chandigarh Mayoral election will be declared after recounting of ballot papeprs

CHANDIGARH: The Supreme Court on Monday said that the results of the controversial January 30 Chandigarh mayoral election will be declared on the basis of the existing ballot papers instead of a fresh election. For this, the court said, it would peruse on Tuesday the ballot papers and the entire video recording of the counting day.

Supreme Court summons ballot papers of Chandigarh Mayoral election

CHANDIGARH: The Supreme Court today ordered to present ballot papers of Chandigarh Mayoral election before it tomorrow, now lying in the safe custody of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Shubman Gill designates as the ‘State Icon’ for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 to achieve the target of “Is Vaar 70 Paar”: Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: The office of Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer has designated Indian cricketer Shubman Gill as the 'State Icon'. In this regard, Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C stated that Punjab resident Shubman Gill, popular among the cricket enthusiasts, especially the youth, has been appointed as the 'State Icon', and would assist in garnering more than 70 percent of the votes during the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

'Delhi chalo' march put on hold till Feb 21: Farmer leader Pandher

CHANDIGARH: Hours after holding the fourth round of talks with the Centre, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Monday said they would mull over the Centre's proposal to give guarantees on buying five crops at the minimum support price (MSP) and also the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march has been put on hold till February 21.

4th round of talks between Union Ministers, farmers end with Centre proposing 5-yr deal to buy pulses & cotton at MSP

CHANDIGARH: The fourth round of meeting between three Central ministers and farmer leaders ended here in the early hours of Monday after over four hours of deliberations with Union Minister Piyush Goyal saying they proposed a five-year deal with the farmers to buy pulses and cotton at minimum support price (MSP).

Three AAP councilors join BJP, AAP alleges threatened by BJP

CHANDIGARH: Three councillors of Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) today joined BJP while the Supreme court would today hear the case of fraud by BJP in the election of Mayor of city.

Farmers to 'take over' toll plazas in Haryana for 3 hours on Friday: BKU-Charuni

CHANDIGARH: Farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni, the national president of Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU)-Charuni in Haryana, said on Thursday that farmers will take control of all toll plazas in the state from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Friday to protest the police action against the agitating farmers who have gathered along Punjab borders.

Governor Punjab condoles the demise of Satya Paul Grover, Chairman SPOS Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Shri Banwari Lal Purohit expressed condolence over the passing away of Shri Satya Paul Grover, Chairman of Servants of People Society, Chandigarh.

After Haryana, telecom services hit in Punjab areas too

CHANDIGARH: The Union Home Ministry has ordered suspension of telecom services in Shutrana, Khanauri and Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab on Friday in the wake of Bharat bandh call by farmer unions.

Amid tension, protesting farmers to hold talks with Union ministers in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Even as farmers continued their protest on interstate borders between Punjab and Haryana for the the third day demanding higher minimum crop prices and waiver of loans, farmer leaders are meeting with three Union ministers -- third time -- in Chandigarh later Thursday to resolve the issue amicably.

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