Chandigarh City News

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the greatness of any society is not measured by its economic prosperity, but by how it treats its weak, helpless and underprivileged sections. A society that cares for its deprived and needy citizens is truly progressive and compassionate. The Chief Minister was addressing the 346th Masik Vidhwa Rashan Evam Sahayata Vitran Samaroh held...

Captain Arjun Azad produced a sensational all-round display to guide Capital Strikers to a convincing 54-run victory over Royal Titans in the Omaxe Chandigarh Premier League 2026 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula. Azad played a captain’s knock of 108 runs off just 50 deliveries by smashing 10 fours and seven towering sixes as Capital Strikers’ amassed  242/3 in 20...

Former IAS officer, motivational speaker and author Vivek Atray has unveiled his sixth book titled ‘ Not So RANDOMLY YOURS' at the UT Guest House here.   The book brings together 120 carefully curated articles from his widely appreciated ‘Random Forays’ column published in the print media over the past five years. The collection is a unique blend of humour, reflection...

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that India's greatest strength lies in its ordinary-looking yet extraordinary citizens, and these citizens are the true architects of the nation's destiny. He said that they are the biggest force behind the vision of a developed India. The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering after honouring individuals associated with public service during a...

For decades, Bollywood music dominated the Indian music industry. Movie soundtracks produced some of the country's biggest hits, and film songs often determined musical trends for entire generations. From romantic ballads and energetic dance numbers to emotional melodies and patriotic anthems, Bollywood songs were the primary source of mainstream music consumption in India. However, the entertainment landscape is changing rapidly....

Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij has taken cognizance of the disruption caused to the power distribution system due to the recent storm and strong winds across the state. He has directed officials to restore electricity supply in all affected areas on a war footing and ensure that relief reaches consumers in the shortest possible time. He said that the...

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) organised Convocation for members from its Northern India Regional Council on 9 June 2026, in Amritsar, Punjab, for around 657 Associate Company Secretaries (ACS) and 50 Fellow Company Secretaries (FCS). Congratulating the newly inducted members, CS Pawan G Chandak, President, the ICSI, said, “Embrace opportunities and understand your responsibility towards the profession...

  Chitkara University has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to launch Digital Campus on Google Cloud 4.0 – Agentic AI Campus, positioning itself among India's early institutions to embrace an AI-first academic model powered by Agentic AI, cloud technologies and intelligent automation. The initiative marks a significant step in the University's vision to integrate Artificial Intelligence across teaching, learning, research,...

Action films have always been an important part of Bollywood, but the genre has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years. From the era of traditional heroes fighting villains in straightforward narratives to today’s massive pan-India blockbusters featuring global production values, Bollywood action cinema has evolved into one of the most powerful forces in the entertainment industry. In 2026, action...

Deepak Shukla, Executive Director of the Chandigarh chapter of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI), has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to use India’s diplomatic influence to support efforts aimed at ending the ongoing war and restoring stability in the region. Shukla is associated with the Chandigarh chapter of BRICS CCI and has...