The Latest Breaking News from CHANDIGARH

Samana candidate moves HC against dera chief’s furlough

CHANDIGARH: An independent candidate contesting the Punjab assembly polls has moved the Punjab and Haryana high court against the Haryana government’s decision to release controversial Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim on furlough.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

Haryana: 220 new vehicles for police department

CHANDIGARH: The high power purchase committee of the Haryana government has approved purchases worth Rs 1,000 crore. A total of 23 agendas were placed in the meeting, out of which 18 were approved.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

Ban on ads, social media broadcasts

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued guidelines to the district election officers (DEOs) to ensure prohibition from 6pm on February 18 to conclusion of polling at 6pm on February 20. Voting will take place from 8am to 6pm.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

Chandigarh: Four robbers held 3 days after attack on two vendor brothers

CHANDIGARH: Three days after a gang tried to rob two vegetable vendor brothers in Sector 19, the police on Thursday claimed to have busted it with the arrest of four of its members.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

After doctors, now overstaying teachers under UT’s scanner

CHANDIGARH: After deciding to repatriate doctors, the teachers on deputation in Chandigarh from Punjab and Haryana who have overstayed are on the UT administration’s radar.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

After multi-million IPL deal and U-19 World Cup triumph, multi-purpose Raj Angad Bawa set for Ranji Trophy debut

CHANDIGARH: The past few weeks have been a roller-coaster ride for young all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa. From taking a fifer in the U-19 World Cup final to bagging a multi-million contract with the Punjab Kings at the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, Bawa is now set to make his…

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

Won't let UP, Bihar, Delhi 'de bhaiye', who have come here to rule, enter Punjab, says CM Charanjit Singh Channi

CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi has courted controversy during a poll rally by asking people not to let the "bhaiyas" of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi enter the state, a remark apparently aimed at AAP leaders.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022

Haryana reports 703 Covid-19 cases, five deaths

CHANDIGARH: Haryana on Wednesday reported 703 new cases, 1227 recoveries and 5 deaths during the day.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022

Jonty Rhodes to double up as PBKS' batting coach

CHANDIGARH: South African fielding great Jonty Rhodes will double up as the batting coach of the Punjab Kings franchise for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. So far, he was the fielding coach of the side in the past couple of seasons.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022

SAD-BSP manifesto: 1 lakh govt & 10 lakh pvt jobs, 75% Punjab quota

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal(SAD)-Bahujan Samaj Party(BSP) alliance manifesto released on Tuesday outlined “path-breaking initiatives for sustained, inclusive and futuristic progress and development” by promising one lakh government jobs and 10 lakh jobs in private sector – with 75% job reservation for Punjabi youth in government and private sector –…

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022