Chandigarh City News

In a gesture reflecting the spirit of gratitude, compassion and community service, alumni of the Golden and Silver Jubilee batches of St. John’s High School felicitated the school's 41 Class IV support staff members on the occasion of Diwali. The initiative which was organised at the School Auditorium  was facilitated by the St. John’s Old Boys Association (SJOBA). Speaking on...

Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that paid bookings for the Azadi ki Pahli Ladai ka Shaheed Smarak, built in Ambala Cantonment, will begin soon. While interacting with media personnel today, Vij said that after the inauguration of the memorial by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, the free online bookings for the entire month...

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that making healthcare services accessible and affordable for the common people is a priority of the State Government. Keeping this objective in view, special provisions have been made for eligible patients who are beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme and those belonging to families with an annual income of less than Rs....

Chandigarh’s pace bowler Nandini Sharma has earned another major recognition with her selection in the Indian women’s squad for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa, comprising one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is in December 2026. The Indian team will begin the tour with a one-off Test at Gqeberha on December 9 followed by three ODIs in Paarl, Cape...

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to give a grand, divine and attractive outlook to the State-Level Kapal Mochan Mela, to be organised at Bilaspur in Yamunanagar district. He said that lakhs of devotees visiting the fair should be provided with a spiritual atmosphere along with better facilities so that they do not face any inconvenience....

Aravali International School, DLF Valley, Panchkula, concluded its three-day historical and cultural extravaganza, ‘Swarnim Bharat’, with vibrant performances celebrating India's rich heritage and highlighting the importance of holistic child development. A key highlight of the event was the participation of the entire student community, with children from Pre-Nursery to Class XI taking part in performances across all three days. From...

The business of making films involves more than securing actors, directors and production facilities. Behind every major release is a financial structure involving producers, distributors, investors, lenders and companies that acquire satellite and digital rights. A recent insolvency proceeding involving Reliance Entertainment Studios Private Limited has brought these financial arrangements into focus. The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law...

The legal battle against online movie piracy has gained fresh attention after the Bombay High Court granted interim protection to Ramayana ahead of its theatrical release on November 5, 2026. The order, passed on November 2, restrains unidentified individuals and digital platforms from recording, uploading, streaming or distributing the film without authorization. The decision is significant because Ramayana, directed by...

Aravali International School, DLF Valley, Panchkula, continued its three-day historical and cultural extravaganza, ‘Swarnim Bharat’, with an impressive showcase of India's glorious past. The second day of the celebration featured captivating performances highlighting significant milestones in Indian history and the country's rich cultural and economic heritage. The presentations brought to life important historical episodes, including the Kalinga War, Emperor Ashoka's...

Counting farm fires tells only part of the story of stubble burning. Satellites miss fires that are not active when they pass over an area, and the number of fires detected does not show how much agricultural land has actually burned. To bridge these gaps, the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) has launched Fire Watch, a...