Chandigarh City News

Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government continues to take concrete measures for the welfare of senior citizens, women, and children across the state. In line with these efforts, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that a provision of ₹6175 crore has been made for social security...

Yoga today is more than just what happens on the mat; it has become a lifestyle that requires clothing which moves easily, supports every movement, and encourages breathability. Whether it’s sun salutations at dawn, squeezing in a stretch between meetings, or simply lounging, the right fit makes all the difference. With innovative fabrics and fuss-free fits, today’s yoga wear...

A high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, to assess the implementation of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMBA) in the state. The meeting was attended by Mr. Vivek Pratap Singh, Principal Secretary to Hon’ble Governor, senior health officials,...

Colonel HP Singh, VSM, a decorated Army officer and prolific writer, launched his much-anticipated book A Life Unfiltered: Wedded to Sabre, Flirting with Quill, offering readers a compelling collection of sixty articles rooted in personal experience, wit, philosophy and raw emotion. Blending the sharp precision of a soldier with the sensitivity of a seasoned storyteller, Col Singh takes readers on a captivating...

 The Tagore Theatre resonated with infectious energy and global rhythms as French-Caribbean artist David Walters captivated the audience during a rousing live performance on Thursday evening. The Chandigarh leg of Walters’ Soul Tropical India tour was held as part of the worldwide Fête de la Musique celebrations, presented by the French Institute in India and Alliance Française network. The evening unfolded...

June 19 is observed as World Kidney Cancer Day, Doctors at Fortis Hospital Mohali have been raising awareness on the rising burden of kidney cancer in India and highlighted the initial symptoms such as abdominal pain, swelling in abdomen, unexplained weight loss and blood in urine that should not be ignored. Kidney Cancer, also known as renal cancer, is a chronic disease that originates in the kidneys, usually when the cells grow out of...

Haryana’s Energy Minister, Anil Vij to be Chief Guest at 2-Day Workshop in ChandigarhAnil Vij said that electricity consumers visiting electricity offices in the state to pay their bills will now be provided with basic amenities, including comfortable seating. He added that relevant instructions have already been issued to the concerned officers. Vij was responding to a question asked by...

Under the leadership of Gaurav Yadav, IPS, Director General of Police, Punjab; Harmanbir Singh Gill, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ferozepur Range; and Gurmeet Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Fazilka, a special campaign is being run by Fazilka Police to crack down on drug smugglers. As part of this ongoing mission, today Fazilka Police demolished the house of Joginder...

To ensure faster delivery of Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) to the electors, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) enabling the delivery of EPICs within 15 days of an update in the electoral rolls, including new enrolment of an elector or change in any particulars of an existing elector. The initiative...

The 82nd meeting of the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) was held under the chairmanship of the Governor and Board Chairman, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya here today. Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini who is  also the Vice Chairman of KDB also attended the meeting. During the meeting, the Governor said that the government is continuously working to give global recognition...