Chandigarh City News

Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini called upon citizens, particularly the youth, to contribute towards building self-reliant villages, empowering young people and ensuring prosperity for farmers, stating that the vision of a Developed India can only be realized through the development of rural India. Addressing the annual foundation day celebrations of the Seva Sadhana and Gram Vikas Kendra at Samalkha...

Senior Congress leader, retired IAS officer, and MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal expressed concern over the NEET paper leak and irregularities in CBSE examinations, stating that the future of millions of young people across the country is at stake. He assured students that the Congress Party stands shoulder to shoulder with them during this difficult time. The party has always...

Aligned with upcoming Chandigarh Premier League (CPL) while promoting environmental consciousness, the UT Cricket Association (UTCA) organised a cycle rally from Sukhna Lake to Sector 16 Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The initiative coincided with World Bicycle Day and World Environment Day, reflecting UTCA's commitment towards encouraging sustainable and healthy lifestyles alongside sporting excellence. The rally was flagged off by H....

Haryana's Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Anil Vij was seen in full action mode today in Ambala Cantonment despite the intense heat of 41°C. Along with the Deputy Commissioner and other officials, he spent nearly four hours inspecting rivers, drains, channels, and pumping stations to personally assess flood-control preparations and the actual situation on the ground. During the inspection, several...

Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Anil Vij said that trees and plants are the true adornment of the Earth, and it is our collective responsibility to restore and preserve this natural beauty. He emphasized that the Earth we inherited from our ancestors should be passed on to future generations in the same clean and healthy condition. Supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign, “Ek...

Minerva Academy FC was crowned champion of the 4th State Futsal Club Championship, completing an exceptional tournament campaign with a dominant 7-3 victory over PIS FA in the final. The Warriors showcased their attacking prowess throughout the competition, maintaining an impressive average of seven goals per match and remaining unbeaten on their way to the title. Minerva Academy FC began their...

The CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Chandigarh Chapter successfully organised the Green BuildTech Summit, on 3rd June 2026 at CII Northern Headquarters, its flagship sustainability platform, bringing together policymakers, urban planners, developers, architects, industry leaders, and sustainability experts to deliberate on the theme “High-Performance Buildings & Sustainable Urban Growth.” The summit highlighted the critical role of sustainable infrastructure and high-performance buildings in shaping the future of the...

Amritsar: BJP leader from the Amritsar North Assembly constituency, Akshay Sharma, expressed happiness over the nomination of BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh as a Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh, describing it as a recognition of the party’s dedicated and grassroots workers. Akshay Sharma said that Tarun Chugh’s political journey is a living example of the BJP’s worker-centric political...

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria led a plantation drive at Punjab Lok Bhavan, reaffirming his commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The initiative was organised under the nationwide campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to encourage citizens to plant a tree...

Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and community wellbeing, Fortis Hospital Mohali undertook a special tree plantation drive on the occasion of World Environment Day at its campus. The initiative forms part of a series of activities being undertaken to commemorate the hospital's 25-year milestone of serving the region.  The plantation drive was inaugurated by Komal Mittal, Deputy Commissioner, Mohali, in the presence of...