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  Hoshiarpur rape-murder case: BJP Mahila Morcha stopped on way to Punjab CM's residence

  News | October 28, 2020 18:08 IST

  Members of Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha were stopped on their way to CM Captain Amarinder Singh's residence on October 28.

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  Chandigarh group raising money for children education by recycling earthen lamps

  News | October 26, 2020 21:37 IST

  Chandigarh based group runs a project to reuse discarded earthen lamps to raise money for children's education. Swarmani youth welfare association Chandigarh has initiated a project named "Deep Se Sehyog Tak" to recycle the diyas (earthen lamps)

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  BJP attacks Congress over 'rape-and-murder' of six-year-old girl in Punjab

  News | October 24, 2020 16:50 IST

  The BJP hit out at the Congress on Saturday over a case of alleged rape and killing of a six-year-old girl belonging to a migrant family from Bihar in Punjab, as it asked opposition party leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra why had they not paid

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  One arrested in connection with sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab

  Special Report | October 13, 2020 23:01 IST

  Punjab police have arrested a person who was caught on the spot by villagers committing sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji in village Tarkhan Majra, Fatehgarh Sahib district.

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  Hookah bars banned in Chandigarh over coronavirus spread concerns

  Business | October 13, 2020 18:54 IST

  The Chandigarh administration on Tuesday imposed a ban on hookah bars, saying they lead to transmission of coronavirus

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  Fire at dumping ground in Chandigarh left residents with burning eyes

  News | October 09, 2020 20:01 IST

  A major fire broke out at Dadu Majra garbage dumping site in Chandigarh on October 6. "The smoke was so pervasive it permeated masks.

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  Chandigarh youngsters bring a smile on the faces of underprivileged

  News | October 05, 2020 18:49 IST

  In these times of Pandemic, when there is an atmosphere of sorrow and suffering all around, these two groups of youngsters in Chandigarh are bringing smiles to hundreds of faces.

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  Punjab CM meets farmers' unions amid growing protests over agri reforms

  News | September 29, 2020 16:06 IST

  Representatives of various farmers' organisations held a meeting at Kisan Bhawan in Chandigarh on September 29.

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  Bharat Bandh: Farmers call for a day strike on Sep 25 against newly passed farm bills

  India | September 24, 2020 23:21 IST

  Days after new farm bills were passed in the Parliament, farmers in Punjab and Haryana have announced a bandh (strike) call on Friday (September 25) in protest against the contentious farm bills. As many as 31 farmer organisations have joined hands for the 'Punjab Bandh'.

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  High COVID fatalities in Punjab attributable to lifestyle diseases: State Health Minister

  News | September 11, 2020 18:17 IST

  Punjab Health Minister, Balbir Singh Sidhu said the high COVID fatalities in the state are attributable to co-morbidities and lifestyle related diseases, adding that without a vaccine, the only prevention is taking precautions.

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  Class 10th boy assembles motorbike using scrap

  News | September 03, 2020 20:18 IST

  Class 10th boy in Chandigarh, Gaurav designed and developed a motorbike using scrap materials. Gaurav initially developed an electric bike, but he was not thrilled with it.

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  Chandigarh sets up COVID-19 help desk to assist patients in home isolation

  News | September 02, 2020 20:00 IST

  In order to aid COVID positive patients in home isolation, Chandigarh Administration has set up COVID-19 Help Desk

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  Chandigarh lawyer turns roadside into classroom for underprivileged

  News | September 01, 2020 19:19 IST

  Setting an example for all, a young lawyer from Chandigarh, Neha Dogra is teaching underprivileged children.

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  Weekend lockdown in Chandigarh: Shops, establishments except essential to remain closed on Saturday,

  India | August 21, 2020 23:43 IST

  Chandigarh administration on Friday announced that all shops and establishments except essential shops will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays in the union territory, until further orders.

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  Meet talented Kashmiri singer-composer Aisaar Ashiq

  Entertainment | August 19, 2020 18:13 IST

  Kashmir Valley is full of talent in all spheres. The youth here are breaking all the ceilings to showcase their flair.

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  Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh celebrate Independence Day with COVID-19 safety guidelines

  India | August 15, 2020 11:30 IST

  In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital Chandigarh celebrated Independence Day on Saturday in a subdued manner by following safety guidelines. The celebrations were restricted to hoisting the national flag and addresses by the chief guests.

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  Covishield: Trials for Oxford Covid vaccine phases 2, 3 likely to begin at Chandigarh PGI by Aug-end

  Good News | August 04, 2020 10:48 IST

  The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh is among the 17 trial sites in India for conducting the second and third phases of human clinical trials of Covishield, the potential vaccine developed by Oxford University, its director said on Tuesday. The trials would involve administration of the vaccine to 1,600 healthy adults across 17 sites.

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  COVID-19: CSIO-AMESYS INDIA develops decontamination box 'Suraksha'

  News | July 29, 2020 12:53 IST

  Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), along with AMESYS INDIA has been developed a microorganism decontamination box.

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  12-year-old Chandigarh girl becomes youngest to perform 'Bhangra' on skates

  News | July 26, 2020 0:00 IST

  A 12 year-old-girl, Janvi Jindal from Chandigarh got recognition in India Book of Records 2021 under two special category 'Marvelous feat to glide downstairs while skating' and 'Youngest to perform Bhangra on skates'.

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  Chandigarh to get tree emergency services

  News | July 23, 2020 21:49 IST

  Chandigarh authorities have taken a decision to give special attention to damaged trees.