The Latest Breaking News from CHANDIGARH

Punjab parties slam Centre’s move to extend Central rules to Chandigarh employees

Claim over joint capital Chandigarh is once again in spotlight

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2022

Central service benefits for Chandigarh employees, says Amit Shah

The announcement invited sharp criticism from political parties in Punjab, including Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Congress party.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2022

I-League: New coach fails to change Punjab FC's fortunes

CHANDIGARH: Dutchman Ed Engelkes' first match as RoundGlass Punjab FC coach ended in a disappointing 0-2 loss to Real Kashmir FC in the Northern Derby of the I-League, played at the Kalyani Stadium in West Bengal on Friday.

The Times of India · Mar 25, 2022

HSVP XEN arrested while taking bribe of Rs 30,000

CHANDIGARH: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has arrested XEN (Horticulture) of Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) and a Pharmacist, red-handed while accepting bribes worth Rs 30000 and Rs 10000 respectively. Both the officials have been booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The Times of India · Mar 23, 2022

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu shows how to rock a floral dress in summer

She is the woman of the moment. Harnaaz Sandhu made the country proud by bringing back the Miss Universe crown. The 21-year-old from Chandigarh brought home the crown, two decades after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000. And now, the beauty with brains is visiting various cities in India…

The Times of India · Mar 23, 2022

Punjab to regularise services of 35,000 Group C and D employees, announces CM Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Terming it a ‘historic decision,’ Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced the decision to regularise services of 35,000 Group C and D government employees.

The Times of India · Mar 22, 2022

Haryana assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress opposition, walkout

CHANDIGARH: Amid Congress opposition and walkout, the Haryana Assembly on Tuesday passed a Bill against religious conversion through force, undue influence or allurement. The Bill, which had been introduced on March 4, was taken up for consideration and its passing in the assembly on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Mar 22, 2022

Haryana CM announces CBI probe in Gurugram's Chintal Paradiso Society incident

CHANDIGARH: Haryana chief minister, Manohar Lal Khattar while speaking during the ongoing budget session of the Vidhan Sabha announced that a CBI inquiry would be marked to investigate the unfortunate incident of Chintal Paradiso High Rise Society in Sector 109, Gurugram.

The Times of India · Mar 22, 2022

Chahal elected new Chandigarh Golf Club president, says will focus on transparency

CHANDIGARH: Transparency, Asian Tour events and democratic decision making are the key areas, the newly elected Chandigarh Golf Club president Retired Lt Col HS Chahal (Bobby) aims to focus on after being voted to the top post with a winning margin of 99 votes here on Monday.

The Times of India · Mar 22, 2022

Haryana Police seizes 7.40 quintals of contraband from container truck, three nabbed

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Police on Monday foiled an attempt to push a big drug consignment into the state after it seized 740 kg of ‘doda post’ from a container truck in Sirsa district.

The Times of India · Mar 21, 2022