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  Chandigarh corporation polls: BJP's Joshi Mayor, Jasmanpreet Sr Deputy, Suman Deputy in clean sweep

  India | January 29, 2026 12:54 IST

  Chandigarh Mayor Election: Polls ditched secret ballots for hand-raising with verbal confirmations, overseen by nominated councillor Ramneek Singh Bedi as presiding officer. This open method curbed cross-voting risks in the BJP-18, AAP-11, Congress-6 setup, plus MP's ex-officio vote.

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  Chandigarh corporation polls: BJP's historic clean sweep- wins Mayor, Senior Deputy and Dy Mayor

  India | January 29, 2026 13:16 IST

  Chandigarh Mayor Election 2026: The Mayor’s post overall demanded 19 votes out of 35 councillors (BJP- 18, Congress- 6, AAP- 11) plus 1 Member of Parliament vote- leaving the Bharatiya Janata Party deadlocked against a Congress-AAP alliance at 18 each.

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  Chandigarh Mayoral Polls: AAP-Congress alliance collapses, both parties to go solo

  India | January 22, 2026 13:12 IST

  The alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress party for the Chandigarh mayoral elections collapsed even before the nomination process began. The Chandigarh mayoral election is to be held on January 29.

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  SC raps officials–builder mafia nexus for destroying Chandigarh lake: 'Sukhna Ko Aur Kitna Sukhaoge'

  India | January 21, 2026 15:42 IST

  A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued a warning to the Haryana government, cautioning it not to repeat “past mistakes” and rather learn from them.

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  Chandigarh Police nab two gangsters in encounter after Sector 32 pharmacy firing | Video

  India | January 21, 2026 13:09 IST

  Acting on solid intel tracking the shooters, Chandigarh Police established a checkpoint near Sector 39. When they signalled the suspicious car to stop, occupants Rahul and Rocky panicked, tried to speed off and fired wildly at officers.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 15, 2026

  India | January 15, 2026 20:25 IST

  The SC has paused the FIRs registered against ED officers in connection with searches at the office of political consultancy I-PAC.

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  Severe cold wave and dense fog grip India: Schools closed in Jaipur, Tripura, Lucknow and Meerut

  India | January 05, 2026 22:26 IST

  IMD has warned of cold day conditions, with maximum temperatures falling more than 4.5°C below normal in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, East Rajasthan and Jharkhand.

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  New Year parties in Chandigarh: Where to celebrate December 31, 2025, in style

  December 29, 2025 20:18 IST

  Planning a New Year party in Chandigarh? From Sector 26 clubs to luxury hotel galas, here’s where to celebrate December 31 in style.

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  Chandigarh shootout: Gangster Inderpreet 'Perry,' aide of Lawrence Bishnoi, shot dead in gang war

  India | December 02, 2025 10:44 IST

  Shortly after the killing, a post surfaced on social media claiming responsibility for the murder. The message was issued in the name of Arzu Bishnoi, Hari Boxer, Shubham Lonkar and Harman Sandhu—all linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

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  Centre clarifies no bill on Chandigarh administration in Parliament's Winter Session

  India | November 23, 2025 13:50 IST

  The proposal to simplify the Centre’s law-making process for Chandigarh is still under consideration, and no final decision has been made.

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  'Punjab always comes first': State BJP chief amid uproar over Centre's Chandigarh move

  India | November 23, 2025 13:09 IST

  The Centre will bring the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the upcoming winter session of Parliament, beginning December 1, according to a Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha bulletin. It seeks to include the Union territory of Chandigarh in Article 240.

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  Centre proposes law to appoint independent administrator in Chandigarh, triggers outrage in Punjab

  India | November 22, 2025 23:34 IST

  The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 will be introduced in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, beginning December 1, 2025, according to a bulletin of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. It seeks to include the Union territory of Chandigarh in Article 240.

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  Ex-Punjab DGP, wife booked over son's death amid shocking allegations

  Crime | October 21, 2025 13:26 IST

  Akil was found dead under mysterious circumstances on October 16 in Panchkula. The family claimed it was due to a drug overdose.

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  Chandigarh hit-and-run: One sister dead, another injured as Thar SUV flees scene

  India | October 15, 2025 22:51 IST

  The vehicle involved in the incident is registered in Chandigarh. Police investigation revealed that the car's registration number pointed to Sector 21, but authorities have confirmed that the suspect no longer resides at that address.

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  Outrage and demands for justice surge in Chandigarh and Haryana after IPS Puran Kumar's suicide

  India | October 12, 2025 17:11 IST

  Y Puran Kumar death case: A Dalit Panchayat was organised at Guru Ravidas Bhavan in Chandigarh’s Sector 20, where around 250 to 300 people attended. The Panchayat issued a strict 48-hour ultimatum to both Chandigarh and Haryana administrations, demanding immediate steps to be taken.

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  Chandigarh to get two daily flights to Bengaluru from September 1: Check timings and other details

  India | September 01, 2025 7:00 IST

  Starting September 1, Chandigarh will enjoy improved air connectivity to Bengaluru with the launch of two daily direct flights. These flights will depart at daytime and late-night slots.

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  Good news for Delhi-Punjab commuters: Rs 3,167 crore Chandigarh-Ambala expressway nears completion

  Business | August 13, 2025 15:28 IST

  The corridor is spread over an area of almost 395 hectares and is divided into two packages. The Package- 1, which runs for almost 31.23 km from Devinagar on the Ambala–Hisar road to IT City Chowk, is 65 per cent complete.

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  Sukhna Lake water level nears danger mark in Chandigarh; flood gate opened, alert issued

  India | August 06, 2025 16:20 IST

  With continuous rainfall over the past few days, the lake's swelling water level has become a serious concern for the administration and residents alike. Emergency services remain on standby as precautionary measures are being taken to prevent any untoward incidents, as per officials.

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  Chandigarh furniture market demolition: Administration razes 116 'illegal' shops in Sectors 53, 54

  India | July 20, 2025 9:37 IST

  Chandigarh DC on Friday held a meeting in this regard and issued necessary directions on safety, fire, medical and waste clearance. He also said that 1000 police personnel will be deployed during the demolition drive.

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  INLD chief Abhay Chautala gets death threat via WhatsApp, son files complaint with Chandigarh police

  Haryana | July 16, 2025 18:09 IST

  INLD chief Abhay Singh Chautala has received a death threat through a WhatsApp voice message sent to his son, Karan Chautala. The message warned Abhay to "stay out of their way" or face consequences similar to slain INLD leader Nafe Singh Rathee.