The Latest Breaking News from CHANDIGARH

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

Punjab voters cold to postal ballot, only 3.61% opt for it

CHANDIGARH: The postal ballot facility has evoked a poor response in Punjab as only 3.61% of the eligible electors have opted for it. It was introduced with the aim of “no voter to be left behind” during the ongoing pandemic,

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Haryana reports 7 deaths, 922 fresh Covid cases

CHANDIGARH: Haryana on Tuesday reported 922 new Covid-19 cases, seven deaths and 1,273 recoveries. As many as 1,07,232 persons were given the vaccine during the day.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Punjab: BJP will bring law against conversion, says Tarun Chugh

CHANDIGARH: BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday said if voted to power in Punjab, the party would bring in an anti-conversion bill. He said large-scale conversions are taking place in rural parts of the state.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Chandigarh: Attacked outside temple, priest blames BJP leader

CHANDIGARH: Around 10 people armed with sharp-edge weapons and sticks allegedly assaulted a priest of a Valmiki temple and his two followers at Daria village on Monday evening

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Centre seeks progress report on action plan to control air pollution

CHANDIGARH: The Centre has sought a progress report from the UT administration on the implementation of the recently submitted action plan to control air pollution in the city.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Haryana: Achieving negative achievements a habit of BJP-JJP government, says Bhupinder Singh Hooda

CHANDIGARH: Former Haryana chief minister and leader of opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that the neglect of 52,000 Anganwadi workers of the state is a living example of the negative thinking of the BJP-JJP government towards the daughters.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Resolve pay anomaly of senior military ranks: Punjab and Haryana high court

CHANDIGARH: Putting an end to a long-pending incongruity, the Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Union government to purge the glaring anomaly related to ranks of major general and above whereby senior military ranks were getting a lower pay and pension than their juniors.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022