Chandigarh City News

On the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, the poster of the Punjabi film Zakhma Ton Chardi Kala Tak was released with kirtan and ardas at Mohali CP-67. On this occasion, Ammy Virk and Rupinder ‘Rupi’ Gill also unveiled the film’s first look. The film is directed by Amarjeet Singh Sarao and produced by Pinky Dhaliwal. On this occasion, the Chardi Kala film...

  Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off the ‘Samta’ Marathon dedicated to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar from Yavanika Park, Sector-5. He said that the run symbolizes the state’s unwavering commitment to social justice, equality, and rights. Earlier, upon his arrival at the venue, the Chief Minister was accorded a rousing welcome by youth and children. He...

With over 200 applications received from across India, Saksham 2.0 by Start-up Accelerator Chamber of Commerce (SACC) has emerged as a focused initiative to support start-ups building in the assistive technology space.   The programme culminated in a high-impact Demo Day at the recently held TiECon Chandigarh, where nine promising start-ups showcased solutions aimed at making everyday life more accessible, independent...

  Chandigarh,  Tarunika and Smayra selected for BCCI's Excellence Camp Himachal Pradesh produced a dominant all-round performance to outclass Delhi by nine wickets in the third match of the Journalist Premier League 2026 played at Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh. After winning the toss, Delhi elected to bat first but their decision backfired

Chandigarh,  Himachal Pradesh produced a dominant all-round performance to outclass Delhi by nine wickets in the third match of the Journalist Premier League 2026 played at Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh. After winning the toss, Delhi elected to bat first but their decision backfired early as wickets fell in quick succession. The HP bowlers maintained tight lines and never allowed the...

  In an exciting match of the Sardar G.S. Banga Memorial Cricket Tournament, The Elite Pathway Academy registered a brilliant 5-wicket victory over Sunrise Cricket Academy. Batting first, Sunrise Cricket Academy posted a strong total of 194/8 in 20 overs. In reply, The Elite Pathway Academy successfully chased down the target in 19.4 overs, losing 5 wickets. Sukhjeet Singh played a...

In a significant development for India’s skill ecosystem, the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited (HKCL). Under this agreement, HKCL has been recognised as a ‘Dual Category’ awarding body at the national level. With...

The two-day "Vaisakhi Utsav-2026", organised by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Patiala, kicked off at Kalagram here, today, with much fanfare.The two-day cultural melange is an initiative of NZCC, aimed at giving a fillip to the vibrant cultural heritage of Punjab. The gung-ho farming community on this gala day come out of the...

Gulab Chand Kataria, Administrator of Chandigarh, made a significant announcement regarding key civic issues, stating that monthly review meetings will now be held with CRAWFED to ensure timely resolution of residents’ concerns. The meeting will be conducted for one hour every Wednesday each month. Clarifying the recent action by the Chandigarh Housing Board, he stated that only encroachments on government...

The TiECON Chandigarh 2026 brings back its special showcase of emerging startups that are redefining the way we think about everyday nutrition, technology, education et al. Rooted in innovation and sustainability, these ventures showcase a thoughtfully curated range of products from nutrient-dense organic microgreens and wholesome, handcrafted granola to rich, convenient coffee concentrates designed for the modern lifestyle. At...