Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: British Deputy High Commissioner Chandigarh Caroline Rowett met Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan and they discussed key issues. Caroline Rowett called the Punjab Vidhan Sabha building a magnificent building and described her visit as a memorable one. Caroline said that she had worked in different countries such as France, Indonesia, Bahamas and Haiti.

CHANDIGARH: Lakhs of power sector employees across the country held protest demonstrations on Friday joined hands to protest privatisation of power in Chandigarh ,UP ,Rajasthan as per the directive of National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers (NCCOEEE), said Shailendra Dubey Chairman All India Power Engineers federation (AIPEF)

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister and senior AAP leader, Harpal Singh Cheema, claimed on Thursday that Congress and the BJP had an unethical alliance during the elections Chandigarh mayoral poll.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Governor and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, observed as Martyrs’ Day across the nation.

CHANDIGARH: In a closely contested fight, the INDIA bloc’s Congress-AAP alliance on Thursday failed to win the election to the Chandigarh mayor’s post, owing to cross-voting by three councillors, while the BJP's Harpreet Kaur Babla was elected the new incumbent.

PATIALA: All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) seeks immediate intervention of the Ministry of Power and Chandigarh administration to stay the process of handing over the assets of UT Electricity department to a Kolkata firm as it violates Electricity Act 2003..

CHANDIGARH: The INDIA bloc’s Congress-AAP alliance will come to the fore on Thursday to win the elections to the Chandigarh mayor’s post, with the main Opposition BJP eyeing to bag the seat with cross-voting.

CHANDIGARH: Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED) on behalf of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (GOI) and in collaboration with DIC, Chandigarh, KVIB and PNB Lead Bank organized an Awareness Program on Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) at the Guru Gobind Siingh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh.

CHANDIGARH: A day after former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP-ruled Haryana of 'poisoning' the Yamuna river, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini asked the former to apologize to the people, otherwise, he will file a defamation suit against him.

CHANDIGARH: The UT Powermen Union has decided to resist privatisation at every cost and on January 26 , they submitted a memorandum to the Administrator of Chandigarh against the process of privatization of highly profitable, low tariff Chandigarh Power utility at throw away prices by the UT administration.

CHANDIGARH: India has been unified since the times immemorial, hence the 'Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat' initiative of the Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi is carrying forward this great legacy thus helping to further cement the bonds of unity between various cultures.

CHANDIGARH: Defying the orders of the Supreme Court and denying the existence of a high-level committee of three cabinet ministers constituted by the Punjab government, the Forest and Wildlife Conservation Department, Punjab, has again sent the old proposed notification to the Punjab cabinet. The notification is meant for declaring an Eco-Sensitive Zone upto 3 km for Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary adjacent to the Nayagaon Municipal Committee for the approval of the Cabinet.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Raj Bhavan today resonated with the cultural as well as the musical vibes of Punjab and Kazakhstan as a mesmerizing and soulful musical Evening was held at the premises.

CHANDIGARH: The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab's protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, thus ending a stalemate over the resumption of a dialogue with the protesters, who have been demanding a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops.

CHANDIGARH:  Jatinder Pal Malhotra elected Chandigarh BJP state president for the second time under the organizational elections of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). During this, Sanjay Tandon and former MP Kirron Kher were elected as National Council members. The election process was completed in the presence of BJP National Vice President Saudan Singh. Jammu and Kashmir MLA and BJP National Secretary Dr. Narinder Singh Raina played his role as Returning Officer, while Punjab MLA Ashwani Sharma was appointed as National Observer for Chandigarh Organization Parv.

CHANDIGARH: Braving cold, tens of thousands of devotees converged at the Golden Temple in Amritsar and other gurudwaras across Punjab to pay obeisance and for a holy dip in the 'sarovar' to mark Maghi or Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.

CHANDIGARH: In the Annual polls of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Press Gallery Committee 2025, journalist Ashwani Chawla (Sach Kahoon) today got elected as the President. During the course of polls, the entire journalist fraternity expressed unanimity on the name of Ashwani Chawla and decided to elect him as the President unopposed.

CHANDIGARH: A five-decade-old commercial building near the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Chandigarh's Sector 17, which had been declared unsafe earlier, collapsed on Monday morning.

CHANDIGARH: Enactus team of Panjab University took an initiative to empower underprivileged communities through Financial Literacy and Menstrual Health & Hygiene Workshop at Maloya. The workshop was designed to help Maloya residents enhance their knowledge and improve their quality of life, conveyed Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty Advisor of Enactus team and Vice President of Corporate Sustainability Council, Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CSC WICCI), Chandigarh.

CHANDIGARH: In a book ‘The Time Capsule’ written by two class twelfth students Lehnaaz Rana and Noor Dhillon released here today the duo have shared the story of their journey through some of Punjab’s most important yet lesser-known historical sites.

CHANDIGARH: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk visited the Khanauri border protest site and met with farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for more than a month to support farmers'

CHANDIGARH: Former Union Minister Pawan Bansal paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday night. In his eulogy, Bansal highlighted Dr Singh’s transformative contributions to India, calling him a leader whose work has left an indelible mark on the nation.

CHANDIGARH: RCED is proud to have hosted an empowering and motivational guest lecture by the remarkable Preeti Monga, a true icon of courage and resilience. As a National Award recipient and a passionate advocate for the empowerment of visually impaired individuals, Preeti Monga shared her personal journey of overcoming challenges and breaking barriers. During the session, she spoke about her tireless efforts to build confidence and independence among blind students, particularly empowering young blind girls, and demonstrating how belief in one's abilities can truly transform lives.

CHANDIGARH: The Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED) had the privilege of showcasing the critically acclaimed movie Rabb Di Awaaz directed by the talented filmmaker Ojaswwee Sharma.

CHANDIGARH: The National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers (NCCOEEE) has written to the Union Minister of Labour and Employment to stop the privatization attempt of public utilities by the Chandigarh administration and the Uttar Pradesh Government affecting around 80,000 permanent and 50,000 outsourced employees and the 1.65 crores of consumers.

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh, once known as the 'Dream City,' has become an unattainable goal for middle-class families aspiring to own a home. Soaring property prices and limited land availability have pushed the city beyond the reach of common people. Known for its excellent education, healthcare facilities, and modern lifestyle, Chandigarh now remains only accessible to those with the financial capacity to afford its high prices.

CHANDIGARH: Puneet Kumar, Superintendent Engineer Yamunanagar , was elected president, while Ravinder Ghanghas, Executive Engineer was elected general secretary of the Haryana Power Engineers’ Association (HPEA) its annual general body meeting held on Saturday. Puneet Sharma, SDO, HVPN (Panchkula), was elected chief organizing secretary.

CHANDIGARH: RCED recently hosted a convocation ceremony commemorating the outstanding achievements of the SMART batches specializing in Tally and Office Administration, generously supported by the Tech Mahindra Foundation. The event radiated with pride as students gleefully showcased their accomplishments, reflecting the culmination of their hard work and dedication.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian inaugurated two-day "C PEX- Chandigarh Pet Expo-2024" and 76th All Breed Dog & Horse Show here at Parade Ground, Sector-17, on Saturday.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on Friday expressed grief over the demise of former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala.

CHANDIGARH: Five-time Haryana Chief Minister and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) supremo, Om Prakash Chautala passed away on Friday at the age of 89 after a cardiac arrest at his residence in Gurugram.

CHANDIGARH: On the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day 2024, a grand function was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on December 14, 2024, organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India. The event was honored by the presence of the Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar,and the Union Minister of State for Power and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik.

CHANDIGARH: Protesting farmers, whose bid to enter Haryana in support of their long-pending demands was foiled thrice, will halt trains in Punjab on Wednesday to lodge their protest and press their demands for a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops among other things.

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh: For the past few months, the administration, especially the Chandigarh Police, has been in the news for the music shows being performed by singers in Chandigarh. Recently, Diljit Dosanjh said on stage that there is no structure for performing shows in India, meaning there are no government guidelines.

CHANDIGARH: Farmers are set to resume their 'Delhi Chalo' foot march on Saturday, pressing for the fulfilment of their long-pending demands, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops and loan waivers.