Chandigarh City News

A delegation of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, India, led by President Deepak Shukla and senior representative Ajay Bangar, paid a courtesy visit to Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi. The meeting focused on promoting investment, trade and economic growth in the city. The delegation pledged to work with the BRICS Chandigarh Chapter to attract domestic and international investments....

Senior homoeopath and health awareness advocate Dr H.K. Kharbanda was felicitated with a special honour during the ‘TEN X U – Never Stop Playing’ programme held at Amity University Punjab in recognition of his outstanding contributions to healthcare, social service and public health awareness. The award was presented by renowned Punjabi comedian and actor Gurpreet Ghuggi. The felicitation ceremony was...

More than 200 budding cricketers aged between 10 and 17 years participated enthusiastically in ‘TEN X U – Never Stop Playing’, a first-of-its-kind sports engagement programme held at Amity University Punjab on Friday. The event focused on promoting fitness, injury prevention and the importance of using the right sporting equipment among young athletes. A major highlight of the programme was...

Several prominent personalities from different parts of Punjab joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini. The induction programme was held at the Chief Minister's official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, in Chandigarh on late Saturday  evening. MLA, Ram Kumar Kashyap and several senior party leaders were also present on the...

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Indian market while outlining its growth roadmap through 2030. The company highlighted that India is among Honda’s top three priority markets globally and will play an important role in driving the company’s future growth. As part of its long-term strategy, Honda...

At a time when employability and skill development have become central to India's growth story, the 10th Foundation Day of the Institute of Professional Banking (IPB) highlighted how the banking and financial services sector is emerging as a significant avenue for youth empowerment and career generation. Held in Mohali, the event brought together more than 250 participants from the banking...

The Indian entertainment industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. There was a time when Bollywood and regional film industries largely operated independently, each serving its own audience with limited collaboration. Today, however, that divide is steadily disappearing. In 2026, Bollywood is working more closely than ever with regional film industries, creating partnerships that are reshaping...

Beauty Expert Richa Agarwal and Harveen Kathuria Conduct Sessions on Makeup, Hair Styling, Skincare and Self-Grooming Encouraging young talent to explore the rapidly growing beauty and wellness industry, Cleopatra Beauty Academy has announced its Summer Beauty Fest, a series of complimentary workshops focusing on makeup artistry, hair styling, skincare, self-grooming and professional beauty skills. The workshops, conducted by Beauty Expert Richa...

Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said the state government is firmly trying to clamp down on criminals and that several gangsters have been apprehended abroad and brought here. He said the government is fully tightening the noose around criminals. Vij was responding today to media persons’ questions about encounters with criminals in Haryana. On the question about Congress...

Calling capital markets a key enabler of India's entrepreneurial growth story, National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan on Friday urged startups and MSMEs to consider public listing as a strategic tool for scaling businesses. Speaking at the JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation's (JIIF) Foundation Day event at NSE, Chauhan said, “founders should focus on building profitable,...