Chandigarh News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Chandigarh: Gurdaspur pastor Jashan Gill accused of rape; family says daughter forced to go through abortion
Chandigarh, April 5: A self-styled pastor in Gurdaspur city of Punjab, Jashan Gill is accused of raping a 22-year-old woman, with the family alleging that Gill forced their daughter to undergo an abortion.
Punjab and Haryana HC hands over assault case of colonel to Chandigarh Police
Chandigarh, April 3: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Chandigarh Police to investigate the case of alleged assault of Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath by Punjab Police personnel and complete the probe within four months.
Yuva All-Stars kabaddi: Palani Tuskers secure comeback win, Junior Steelers beat Vasco Vipers
Haridwar: , March 26 (IANS) Palani Tuskers, Jaipur Pink Cubs, Junior Steelers, and Yuva Paltan won their respective matches on Day 21 of the 2025 Yuva All-Stars Championship kabaddi in Haridwar on Wednesday.
600 teams to play 'Gully Cricket' in Chandigarh to curb drug addiction
Chandigarh, March 26: Six hundred teams comprising 7,200 young cricketers aged 14 to 19 will participate in the third edition of the ‘Gully Cricket Tournament 2025’, which will kick off on April 20.
India's premium residential market soars with rising demand for luxury living spaces
New Delhi, March 23: India's premium residential landscape is witnessing significant growth, fueled by innovative designs and increasing demand for luxury living spaces in both urban centres and emerging metros.
Farmer Union leaders meet Central team in Chandigarh to discuss MSP guarantee for crops
Chandigarh, March 19: Farmer union leaders gathered in the city for a crucial meeting with the Central committee to discuss their longstanding demand for a guaranteed law on Minimum Support Price (MSP).
New accommodations coming up for J&K in Delhi, Chandigarh, says Omar Abdullah
Jammu, March 18: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday told the Assembly that to address the limited accommodation at J&K House in New Delhi's Chanakyapuri, the government has acquired a 3,179.58 square metre plot on perpetual lease from the Delhi Development Authority in the national capital's Dwarka area.
Official accommodation for ministers in Chandigarh being used for AAP activities, claims Cong MLA
Chandigarh, March 16: Congress legislator and ex-AAP leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Sunday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Central government to take cognizance of gross misuse of official accommodation in Chandigarh meant for ministers of the Punjab government being used as Aam Aadmi Party office for political activities.
Yuva All Stars kabaddi: Yuva Mumba stun Yuva Yoddhas; Chandigarh Chargers, Warriorz K.C. win
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 15: Chandigarh Chargers, Warriorz K.C., Palani Tuskers, and Yuva Mumba emerged victorious on Day 10 of the Yuva All-Stars Championship at the Vandana Kataria Indoor Stadium in Haridwar on Saturday.
Yuva All Stars Kabaddi: Warriorz, Chargers, Pink Cubs seal wins on Day 9
Haridwar, March 14: Chandigarh Chargers, Warriorz K.C. and Jaipur Pink Cubs registered victories on Day 9 of the Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 in Haridwar.
Haryana minister Vij seeks metro train from Ambala to Chandigarh
Ambala, March 14: Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Friday sough a metro train between Ambala and Chandigarh as roads leading to the state capital have been experiencing massive traffic jams, impacting the movement of commuters.
Chandigarh, Daman and Diu achieve 100 pc govt building rooftop solar targets
New Delhi, March 13: Chandigarh and Daman and Diu have achieved 100 per cent of their government building rooftop solar targets, leading the nation in clean energy adoption, the government said on Thursday.
Punjab Police crack down on drug smugglers, arrest 75 in statewide raids
Chandigarh, March 6: Punjab Police conducted raids at 501 locations on Thursday, leading to the arrest of 75 drug smugglers after the registration of 53 first information reports (FIRs) across the state, as per a statement issued by the State Information and Public Relations Department.
In Delhi-like protest, Punjab farmers heading to Chandigarh
Chandigarh, March 5: In a Delhi-like protest by farmers, mainly from Punjab, over their long-pending demands, several farm unions under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) are heading to Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, on Wednesday to start their indefinite agitation wherever they were stopped by the security.
Sr women's hockey nationals: Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh & Kerala win on day 4
Panchkula, March 4: Hockey Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh Hockey, and Hockey Chandigarh secured won their respective matches in Division 'B' on Day 4 of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship 2025 while Kerala Hockey also won their game in Division 'C'.
Punjab CM Mann got angry during meeting, his behaviour condemnable, say protesting farmers
Chandigarh, March 4: Protesting farmers claimed that the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had got "angry" and "provoked" them during a metting held with him in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh: Govt holds meeting with farmers, discussions to continue on March 19
Chandigarh, February 22: As part of the Central government's outreach to farmers, three Union Ministers held a meeting with the farmers in Chandigarh on Saturday and assured that it will study the reports and data, based on which, discussions will proceed on March 19.
Union ministers Chouhan, Joshi to lead fresh round of talks with protesting farmers in Chandigarh today
Chandigarh, Feb 22: The next round of talks, the second in this month, with protesting farmers by government representatives led by Union ministers will be held in Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, on Saturday evening over their long-pending demands, including a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops.
Centre to hold fresh round of talks with protesting farmers in Chandigarh today
New Delhi, Feb 22: After a "positive meeting" last week, the Centre is set to hold a fresh round of talks with the protesting farmers in Chandigarh on Saturday evening, with an intent to discuss several of their demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) on crops.
Centre to hold meeting with farmers in Chandigarh today
Chandigarh, Feb 14: The Centre will hold a meeting with protesting farmers late Friday afternoon in Chandigarh to discuss their long-pending demands, including a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
Punjab police introduces 'improved' system for passport verification
Chandigarh, February 4: With the vision to provide transparent and time-bound citizen-centric services, Punjab Police on Tuesday introduced an improved system for passport verification which will allow citizens to receive pre-verification SMS and would also be able to submit feedback through Post-verification SMS, Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab said in a press release.
Chandigarh mayoral polls: BJP's Harpreet Kaur wins closely contested fight
Chandigarh, Jan 30: 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.
West Bengal tableau celebrates heritage and rural empowerment; Chandigarh highlights sustainability and urban innovation
New Delhi, January 26: As the tricolour soars high, India's 76th Republic Day celebrations unfold with resplendent pomp and ceremony, transforming the iconic Kartavya Path into a kaleidoscope of colour, culture, and national pride.
Chandigarh grenade blast case: NIA conducts extensive searches in Punjab, UP & U'khand
New Delhi, Jan 22: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out extensive searches at multiple locations linked to the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror outfit across several northern regions in connection with the Chandigarh grenade attack case.
Punjab, Haryana HC directs Chandigarh administration to act against coaching centres for violating safety codes
Chandigarh, January 22: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Union Territory (UT) administration of Chandigarh to complete proceedings against the coaching centres, for violating building codes, within three months.
Roundtable in Chandigarh advocates for inclusive, equitable society for all
Chandigarh, Jan 8: A roundtable conference was convened in Chandigarh to advance the theme of ‘Advocacy, Rights, and Reforms with the LGBTQIA+ Community for an Inclusive World’.
Soorma Hockey Club women's team inspires fans with a community-based initiative in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, January 8: As the Soorma Hockey Club women's team gears up for the inaugural edition of the Women's Hockey India League, they concluded their training camp with a community focused activation titled 'Sitaare Aur Soorma' at Panjab University in Chandigarh. The initiative featured an open training session and a grassroots festival to connect with the local community and ignite a passion for hockey among young enthusiasts.
Chandigarh University announces launch of first AI-augmented futuristic campus in UP's Unnao
Lucknow, Jan 6: The Chandigarh University (CU) on Monday announced the establishment of a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled next-gen futuristic campus at Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, to provide AI-augmented multidisciplinary education.