Chandigarh City News

Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said that the comprehensive and rational GST reforms announced by the Central Government will bring revolutionary changes in the country’s healthcare sector. With these reforms, the cost of medicines, medical equipment, insurance schemes, and nutrition-related products will come down, making healthcare services more affordable and accessible for the common people. She said that the...

Granules India Limited, in partnership with the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S Nagar, today inaugurated the Dr. Chigurupati Centre of Excellence in Innovative and Sustainable Pharmaceutical Development (CCE-ISPD). This Granules’ CSR initiative aims to empower students and researchers with access to cutting-edge facilities and resources, fostering innovation in eco-friendly solutions for learning pharmaceutical manufacturing. This strategic move is...

Filmmaker Arunjit Borah’s latest film ‘Goodbye Guruji’ has been officially selected for Festival Gange Sur Seine in Paris, France, where it will have its global premiere next month. With Partha Pratim Hazarika and Aimee Barua in lead roles, ‘Goodbye Guruji’ is a heartfelt story of transformation through education and perseverance. The film follows Prayash Saikia, nicknamed Guruji, a young and devoted...

Ampath Labs successfully organised a free health check-up camp at its Collection Centre in Sector 11, Chandigarh, underscoring its commitment to community health and preventive care. The initiative was well received by local residents, offering them the opportunity to monitor their health and take timely steps towards wellness. The camp received a positive response from the community, with participants availing diagnostic...

Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney has committed a total of ₹5 crore towards Punjab flood relief, drawing from both his MPLAD funds and personal philanthropy. Dr. Sahney announced that he is extending financial support to the State Disaster Relief Force for the procurement of advanced boats for flood rescue operations and modern machinery for river desilting....

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that with a view to further promote startups, the state government will establish a world-class incubator (H-HUB) in collaboration with leading startups, corporates and educational institutions of the state. The incubator will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support startups. He further said that, in line with the Government of India’s vision...

Minerva Public School has started with a win in the 64th Subroto Cup (Under-15). Minerva's young players, playing for CISCE, defeated Haryana 2-1. A good game was seen from both sides, but the victory was in the name of Minerva. In the first match of Pool-A, Minerva started well, but there was a mistake in defense. While responding to Haryana's...

Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Anil Vij said that the Ambala Cantonment administration has been placed on high alert following information of increased water flow in the Tangri River. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been called in, and direction to the Deputy Commissioner for coordinating with the Army to remain on standby. Responding to media queries today...

Chief Executive Officer of the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA), Mr. K. Makarand Pandurang, today inspected various roads and major roundabouts across Panchkula city. During his visit, he reviewed the arrangements in place to address waterlogging caused by heavy rains. He also assessed ongoing water drainage work at Shaheed Sandeep Sankhla Chowk in Sector-2. To tackle waterlogging during Wednesday’s continuous...

Citizens Awareness Group (CAG), in collaboration with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), organised a Consumer Awareness Program at Government College, Phase 6, Mohali. Representatives of leading telecom service providers attended the event. The workshop aimed to raise awareness about consumer rights and responsibilities and to address common problems faced by consumers in their daily lives. Representatives from the...