The Latest Breaking News from CHANDIGARH

Chandigarh property owners may get relief: UT plans regularisation of pre-2011 GPA, SPA transactions

Chandigarh's administration has introduced a new policy aimed at regularizing properties acquired through power of attorney transactions prior to 2011. The initiative seeks to ease the transition of ownership records for qualified property owners, addressing a significant backlog of applications with local authorities. However, this policy will not extend to…

The Economic Times · 9h ago

Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar spread across India; Gaurav Gogoi detained, tear gas fired in Manipur

Congress workers staged protests across India on Friday demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, a day after Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of electoral wrongdoing. Demonstrations were held in Jammu and Kashmir, Guwahati, Dehradun, Chandigarh and Lucknow, while Delhi saw security deployment ahead of Congress and Youth Congress marches.

The Economic Times · 13h ago

iPhone 17 Langar in Chandigarh: Man to give away iPhones from September 22; 1,000 people in first group, but there’s a 'Jai Mata Di' condition to qualify

Starting September 22, Rakesh Trehan, popularly known as Raja D King, will host a special iPhone distribution event in Chandigarh. Selected participants from Chandigarh and Mohali will have the chance to receive one of ten iPhones during this live event. To qualify, individuals must post 'Jai Mata Di' each day.…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Vande Bharat vs Flight on India's Busiest Corridors: The Real Door-to-Door Cost

Why the Ticket Price Is the Wrong Number to CompareA Delhi-Mumbai flight listed at ₹3,500 sounds like a clear win over a Vande Bharat fare of ₹1,600. It isn't, once you do the full accounting. The flight fare excludes the cab to IGI Terminal 2 from central Delhi (₹600 to…

Times Life · Sep 7

Bengaluru earns, Chandigarh spends, Chennai borrows the most, Delhi is India’s biggest market: Study shows where Indians earn, save, spend and borrow the most

Bengaluru tops the charts for household income and savings among India’s major cities, while Chennai records the highest debt-to-income ratio, driven largely by housing demand. Delhi-NCR, meanwhile, emerges as the country’s biggest consumption hub, thanks to its large household base. Mumbai and Delhi-NCR also have the highest number of affluent…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Farmers intensify Chandigarh border protest, seek MSP guarantee, water pact cancellation

Farmers continue their protest at the Chandigarh border for a third day. They are demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price on crops. The cancellation of old water agreements is also a key demand. Unions are prepared for nationwide protests against a proposed Free Trade Agreement. Farmers seek loan…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

School holiday tomorrow, September 3: Check state-wise update amid IMD's heavy rain forecast

School holiday tomorrow, September 3: Schools across India are not uniformly closed, despite heavy-rain warnings in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Any closure will depend on local authorities or individual schools. Punjab also faces planned school-bus disruptions in three districts, while several states may…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Who Was Manjeet Kaur? Punjabi Instagram Influencer Dies Weeks After Alleged Abduction and Arson Attack

Chandigarh Police are investigating the death of Instagram creator Manjeet Kaur, who died after an alleged abduction and arson attack.

International Business Times UK · Aug 30

Chandigarh Taxi Union protests against cab aggregators over alleged exploitation

Chandigarh taxi drivers continue their ninety-day protest against cab aggregators. They demand government-mandated fares and promised policy benefits. Drivers are seeking medical and term insurance coverage from these companies. This agitation highlights broader issues faced by traditional transport operators. Similar concerns have been raised by drivers in Delhi-NCR and Maharashtra.

The Economic Times · Aug 29

8th Pay Commission announces Bengaluru meeting schedule: Check dates, deadline to apply and how to take appointment

The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Bengaluru, to hold crucial discussions regarding salaries, pensions, and working conditions with a variety of stakeholders. Additional consultations will be organized in cities like Jaipur, Chandigarh, Chennai, and Puducherry during August and September 2026.

The Economic Times · Aug 25