Chandigarh City News

Further strengthening its position as one of India’s most dynamic university-led startup ecosystems, the Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation (CIIF), the entrepreneurship and incubation arm of Chitkara University, Punjab, has proudly announced having funded 101 startups to date. This milestone cements CIIF’s growing reputation as a key enabler in India’s thriving innovation landscape. Since its inception in 2015, CIIF has worked hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs...

The Vicky Middukhera Foundation will commemorate the birth anniversary of the visionary student leader late Vicky Middukhera, on Saturday- July 26, 2025, by kick-starting a large-scale tree plantation campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability across northern India.  It is notable that Vicky Middukhera is credited with making Student Organisation of India(SOI), the students' political unit of Akali Dal a force to reckon...

Haryana's Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita should be taught to every individual and in every school across India because it represents our culture, our religion and our ideology. He further emphasized that children in Haryana have the right to understand the teachings of the Gita, and so it should be part of their education. Vij was responding...

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while taking a significant step towards strengthening the state’s road infrastructure, directed officials to strengthen the inter-state roads on priority basis. He said that all roads entering Haryana must be in good condition to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel for commuters. The Chief Minister was presiding over a meeting to review the renovation and...

The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Sheel Nagu, during a simple yet dignified ceremony held at the Haryana Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh. Prof. Ghosh, a distinguished academician and experienced political leader, served as the Head of the Department of Political Science at a reputed college in Kolkata for nearly four...

Trident Group, a leading Indian business conglomerate and global textile manufacturer, has been named among the ET Now Best Organizations to Work 2025 - a recognition that reflects its continued efforts to build an inclusive, progressive and people-centric workplace. The award was announced at the ET Now Best Organizations to Work For 2025 summit, which celebrates companies creating meaningful employee experiences and...

Chandigarh, Akshat Sindhu clinched the top spot in the Male Road 18–40 years category at the Second Edition of the Dualathon organized by Cyclegarh held at New Chandigarh on Sunday. The endurance event drew enthusiastic participation from over 50 athletes across the Chandigarh tricity and Patiala. The Dualathon tested participants with a combination of 25 km cycling followed by...

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the people of the state have formed a "non-stop government" for the third time, and this government will leave no stone unturned in ensuring development. He urged people not to be afraid of the opposition’s propaganda and respond to them with facts. The Chief Minister was addressing members of the OBC community at...

 In a grand celebration of global leadership and inspiration, Dr. Sazina Khan was honored with the Global Impact Icon Award at the prestigious 9th India International Influencer Awards (IIIA) 2025, held in Dubai. The event, hosted by Kunal Thakkar, Founder of Eventz Factory, brought together renowned dignitaries, thought leaders, and influencers from across the world. Dr. Sazina Khan, who originally hails...

In a world once driven by the glamour and glitter of stardom, a new phenomenon is quietly reshaping the celebrity narrative in 2025: fame fatigue. For decades, fame was something to be chased, embraced, and celebrated. Yet now, more than ever, we’re witnessing an intriguing shift — not just among audiences but within the celebrities themselves. A growing number...