Chandigarh
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COVID fear disappears among shoppers
News | Mar 31, 2021, 12:03 PM ISTFear of COVID-19 went missing among buyers. Social distancing norms were not followed by customers. Many were also found without masks. The number of active COVID-19 cases in Chandigarh stand at 2,746, while Haryana has a total of 9,312 active cases.
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Chandigarh schools, colleges shut till March 31 amid surge in Covid cases
India | Mar 22, 2021, 07:26 PM ISTSchools, colleges in Chandigarh will be closed with immediate effect till March 31, as COVID-19 cases spike in the Union Territory (UT).
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3 killed as drunk 18-year-old boy rams his Mercedes into taxi, hits cyclists in Mohali
India | Mar 21, 2021, 03:53 PM ISTAt least three people were killed when an inebriated 18-year-old rammed his Mercedes into a taxi after jumping a red light in Mohali and hit two cyclists.
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Chandigarh: Body of 6-year-old missing girl found in forest adjoining Hallo Majra
Crime | Mar 07, 2021, 07:16 AM ISTThe crime branch of the local police said they have held a juvenile in connection with the kidnapping and murder of the girl but refused to share further information.
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When Farooq Abdullah, Amarinder Singh danced to 'Aaj Kal Tere Mere' song at a wedding | Watch
India | Mar 05, 2021, 06:46 PM ISTFormer Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh were seen dancing together in the presence of other guests during a wedding ceremony.
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Haryana to mull over reduction of fuel prices after discussion with neighbouring states
News | Feb 20, 2021, 10:45 PM ISTSpeaking on the fuel hike problem across the nation, Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, Dushyant Chautala on February 20 said the state government has urged the neighbouring states to have a joint discussion on fuel price reduction.
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Wanted for Red Fort violence, Sukhdev Singh held in Chandigarh
India | Feb 08, 2021, 08:05 AM ISTThe Delhi Police has arrested Sukhdev Singh, an accused in the January 26 violence during farmer protests at the Red Fort, from Chandigarh.
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Not going for war, this is our country: Farmer leader appeals for peaceful protest
News | Jan 30, 2021, 05:25 PM ISTCondeming the violence during farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal urged people to continue the protest in a peaceful manner against the three farm laws. "I appeal to people to join the peaceful protest (in Delhi) but don't do anything even in flow of emotions if someone tries to instigate you. We should keep in mind that we're not going to war. This is our country and our government," said Balbir Singh Rajewal in Chandigarh.
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Congress march to Haryana Raj Bhawan in support of farmers stopped in Chandigarh
News | Jan 15, 2021, 05:00 PM ISTChandigarh Police Uses Water Canon to Stop Congress Members Marching Towards Punjab Raj Bhawan in Protest Against Farm Laws.
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Chandigarh gears up for COVID vaccine dry run
News | Jan 01, 2021, 06:48 PM ISTWith the objective of gearing up for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccine, a dry run will be held tomorrow in Chandigarh.
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Varun Dhawan wraps up first schedule of 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo' in Chandigarh
Celebrities | Dec 30, 2020, 05:35 PM ISTVarun Dhawan has wrapped up the first schedule of his upcoming movie, Jug Jugg Jeeyo, in Chandigarh.
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PGIMER Chandigarh begins 3D exoscope brain surgery, claims first in India
India | Dec 30, 2020, 08:28 AM ISTThis technology is one of the latest advances in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery. The 3D visualisation is guided by a scope from outside, compared to the 2D visualisation from inside in the endoscope.
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Panjab University develops human bite force measuring device in Chandigarh
News | Dec 17, 2020, 01:41 PM ISTDesign Innovation Centre (DIC), UIET, Panjab University in Chandigarh has developed a human bite force measuring device which is used to measure human-biting force capacity, said principal investigator of the project Prashant Jindal.
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'We've robust cold chain for our universal immunization programme': Punjab Health Secy
News | Dec 11, 2020, 08:22 PM ISTPunjab has robust cold chain for our universal immunization programme, state has made all the arrangements, said Health Secretary Husan Lal on December 11.
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Chandigarh-based startup creates world record by bringing 2,800 artists on single platform
News | Dec 06, 2020, 12:16 PM ISTOngoing COVID-19 pandemic became hindrance for the artists as the art galleries, exhibitions were put on hold.
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Chandigarh bakery celebrates Gurupurab with massive 550-kg cake
News | Dec 01, 2020, 12:25 PM ISTOn auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Chandigarh-based bakery baked massive 550-kg cake. 40-foot-long cake was offered to people at a gurdwara to celebrate birth anniversary of first Sikh Guru.
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Chandigarh to get another landmark -- Museum of Trees
India | Nov 29, 2020, 07:28 PM ISTPunjab Governor VP Singh Badnore will virtually inaugurate a unique environmental landmark in Chandigarh -- the Museum of Trees - to commemorate the 551st birth anniversary celebrations of first Sikh master, Guru Nanak Dev, on November 30.
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Chandigarh: Rs 1,000 fine for not wearing masks in public places
India | Nov 26, 2020, 08:49 PM ISTChandigarh Administration on Thursday announced that Rs 1,000 fine will be imposed on those who will be found without mask.
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Farmers protest: Commuters stranded on Delhi-Chandigarh highway
News | Nov 26, 2020, 01:00 PM ISTThe BJP-ruled Haryana also suspended its transport bus service to Punjab with immediate effect on Wednesday because of the farmers' “Delhi Chalo” call.
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Avoid travelling to Delhi: Chandigarh health dept issues advisory as Covid-19 cases rise
India | Nov 19, 2020, 08:05 AM ISTDue to the current surge and steep rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, people should avoid travelling to high risk zones like Delhi-NCR unless unavoidable as their probability of getting infected increases substantially when they are in these high risk zones.