Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the first national-level two-day conference of chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies in the states and union territories at the International Centre for Automotive Technology in Manesar in Gurugram, Haryana, on Thursday.

CHANDIGARH: Member of Parliament from Chandigarh and former Union Minister, Sh. Manish Tewari inaugurated an open-air gym at the main park of 3BHK in Sector 63. The gym has been set up using funds from his MPLAD (Member of Parliament Local Area Development) fund.

CHANDIGARH: On the occasion of " International Day Against Drug Abuse and illicit Trafficking" Awareness Program was organized at Shiv Mandir Ramdarbar , Indira Colony and Hallomajra on Thursday in association with NGO SEHAT with Injecting Drug Users. On the topic Say No Drugs yes to life, Drug Free india, yudh nashe ke Virudh, Nasha mukt Bharat and Nope to Dope.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on Friday hailed West Bengal’s rich cultural and social legacy, while interacting with people from the state on the occasion of West Bengal Foundation day which was celebrated with usual fervor and enthusiasm at Raj Bhawan. The function was chaired by Governor Bandaru Dattatraya. Secretary to Governor Atul Dwivedi was also present on the occasion.

CHANDIGARH: Under the guidance of the Executive Chairman, State Legal Services Authority (SLSA) Chandigarh the Authority has observed ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’ on June 15 in Old Age Home, Sector-15, Chandigarh.

AMRITSAR: International Blood Donor Day was organized by Red Cross Society, here today in collaboration with State Bank of India , KVIEWS and District Administration as per the directions of Mrs. Sakshi Sahni, Deputy Commissioner , Amritsar .

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh: In a significant operation undertaken on the afternoon of 14 June 2025, a joint team from the Protectorate of Emigrants (PoE), Chandigarh, and the Chandigarh Police raided the premises of an unregistered immigration agent, M/S The Setup Overseas, located in Sector 34-A, Chandigarh. The firm was found to be offering overseas jobs without a valid license. The raid led to the registration of a police case and the seizure of numerous incriminating documents, including two laptops, 17 mobile phones, fake overseas job offer letters, and other evidence.

CHANDIGARH: Padma Shri Awardee and renowned Hazuri Raagi, Bhai Harjinder Singh Ji (Srinagar Wale), was felicitated by the Governor Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, during a special meeting held at Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh on Tuesday.

CHANDIGARH: Urging people of Ludhiana West to vote for "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Punjab, Viksit Ludhiana, Viksit West", Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "love for Punjab can be gauged from the fact that even as he lost the election from Ludhiana, he was made the Union Minister".

CHANDIGARH: The Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State TB Office, Haryana, under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP), during the Inter-State Cross Border Coordination Meeting held on Saturday at Red Bishop, Sector 1, Panchkula.

CHANDIGARH: In a noteworthy initiative towards environmental preservation, the State Legal Services Authority, Chandigarh, has launched a Tree Plantation Drive titled “Each Tree - A New Beginning” on the occasion of World Environment Day. This noble campaign was being conducted under the esteemed guidance of Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), and the visionary leadership of Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

CHANDIGARH: The Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED), an organization dedicated to youth empowerment since 1995, extended heartfelt gratitude to Tech Mahindra Ltd., Chandigarh, for their generous donation of 10 computers. This significant contribution will greatly support RCED’s mission of equipping underprivileged youth with the tools and resources needed for skill development and digital learning.

CHANDIGARH, JUNE 6: The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria extended his good wishes and greetings to the people, especially the Muslim brethren, on the occasion of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), a festival observed in commemoration of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim, for his un-flinching devotion to Allah.

CHANDIGARH: On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED) joined hands with the Eco Plantation Association and Treefie to organize a meaningful tree plantation drive at 69, Mohali (near Gracian Hospital).

CHANDIGARH: Haryana’s Energy Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said the power infrastructure in Ambala Cantonment would be revamped with an outlay of approximately Rs 38 crore and the electricity supply would be upgraded to match the standards of developed countries.

CHANDIGARH: Prayas Trust – Udaan, Chandigarh Chapter, a women-led social arm of Larsen and Toubro signed an agreement with The Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED) to launch a dedicated Skill Development Program exclusively for women.

CHANDIGARH: Shreya Garg, the tri-city topper in the CBSE Class 12 Commerce stream, met Governor of Haryana, Bandaru Dattatraya, along with her family at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday. The Governor honored Shreya by presenting her with an idol of Lord Krishna and a copy of the Yatharth Geeta. He extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Shreya and her family on her remarkable achievement.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Governor and Administrator of the Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, interacted with a group of IAS probationers who visited Punjab Raj Bhavan today.

CHANDIGARH: The launch event of "Echoes of the Soul," a captivating poetry collection penned by Ravee Pandher, was a resounding success. Held here today at the Beige cafe, the event drew a diverse crowd of literary enthusiasts, book lovers, and media representatives.

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration on Friday issued an air warning of a possible attack, following which sirens were sounded.

CHANDIGARH: Marking a significant milestone, the Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED) and Tech Mahindra Foundation (TMF) commemorated 10 successful years of their collaborative journey in skill development and youth empowerment.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Energy and Transport Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday responded to Congress' remarks regarding the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, calling for national unity during this critical time.

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of insanitary conditions in a Faridabad health centre.

CHANDIGARH: In the wake of the terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Friday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining peace, harmony, and brotherhood in the state.

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh has recorded the highest prevalence of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) in the country, with 53.5 percent of adults affected—significantly above the national average of 38 per cent, recent health data reveals.

CHANDIGARH: In a significant step towards promoting equality and inclusion in the education sector, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has issued a landmark order in favour of transgender Aditi Sharma, the founder of Haryana Public School in Karnal that was established with the aim of providing education to underprivileged children.

CHANDIGARH: A momentous occasion unfolded on April 9, 2025, at the Chandigarh Judicial Academy as 137 trainee Judicial Officers of the State of Punjab, belonging to the 2024-25 batch, marked the successful culmination of their year-long residential Induction Training Programme.

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader,Former Union Minister and Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari today demanded withdrawal of the exorbitant hike in the house tax and collector rates for registering property in Chandigarh.

CHANDIGARH: Bharatiya Janata Party will celebrate the foundation day of the party with great pomp under the leadership of State President Jatinder Pal Malhotra on April 6. On this occasion, the party flag will be hoisted at the houses of party workers up to booth level.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Raj Bhavan was alive with celebration today as it hosted a grand event marking the Foundation Day of Rajasthan alongside the Foundation Day of Odisha. This momentous occasion brought together esteemed dignitaries, cultural showcases, and inspiring messages that highlighted the significance of both states in the rich tapestry of India's history, culture, and unity.

MOHALI: Prof. Roshan Lal Kataria, founder of Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura Near Chandigarh and a visionary educator passed at the age of 76 on 26th March, 2025.

CHANDIGASH: The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has been honored with the prestigious CBIP Award for “Best Maintained Project (only functional structures-minimum age 50 Years)” Category for its iconic Bhakra Nangal Project in recognition of BBMB’s exceptional efforts in maintaining this monumental infrastructure project for over 50 years. This esteemed accolade was presented at the CBIP Day Celebrations and Award Presentation Ceremony, held on March 21, 2025 at New Delhi.

NAYAGAON: The forest and wildlife department of Punjab govenrment has rolled back it's proposal of increasing the eco sensitive zone limit from 100 m to 3 km and has deposed before Supreme Court stating that the limit will stay at 100 m only for Nayagaon Municipal Comiittee.

CHANDIGARH: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be meeting farmers again in Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, on Wednesday as part of the Government of India’s outreach with them over their long-pending demands, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

CHANDIGARH: The Second Tri-City Press Photographers Awards and Exhibition, organized by the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi in collaboration with the Chandigarh Press Club, opened on March 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Underpass Gallery connecting Sector 17 to Rose Garden, Chandigarh. This 10-day exhibition will run until March 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.