Chandigarh City News

Haryana's Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Anil Vij was seen in full action mode today in Ambala Cantonment despite the intense heat of 41°C. Along with the Deputy Commissioner and other officials, he spent nearly four hours inspecting rivers, drains, channels, and pumping stations to personally assess flood-control preparations and the actual situation on the ground. During the inspection, several...

Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Anil Vij said that trees and plants are the true adornment of the Earth, and it is our collective responsibility to restore and preserve this natural beauty. He emphasized that the Earth we inherited from our ancestors should be passed on to future generations in the same clean and healthy condition. Supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign, “Ek...

Minerva Academy FC was crowned champion of the 4th State Futsal Club Championship, completing an exceptional tournament campaign with a dominant 7-3 victory over PIS FA in the final. The Warriors showcased their attacking prowess throughout the competition, maintaining an impressive average of seven goals per match and remaining unbeaten on their way to the title. Minerva Academy FC began their...

The CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Chandigarh Chapter successfully organised the Green BuildTech Summit, on 3rd June 2026 at CII Northern Headquarters, its flagship sustainability platform, bringing together policymakers, urban planners, developers, architects, industry leaders, and sustainability experts to deliberate on the theme “High-Performance Buildings & Sustainable Urban Growth.” The summit highlighted the critical role of sustainable infrastructure and high-performance buildings in shaping the future of the...

Amritsar: BJP leader from the Amritsar North Assembly constituency, Akshay Sharma, expressed happiness over the nomination of BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh as a Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh, describing it as a recognition of the party’s dedicated and grassroots workers. Akshay Sharma said that Tarun Chugh’s political journey is a living example of the BJP’s worker-centric political...

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria led a plantation drive at Punjab Lok Bhavan, reaffirming his commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The initiative was organised under the nationwide campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to encourage citizens to plant a tree...

Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and community wellbeing, Fortis Hospital Mohali undertook a special tree plantation drive on the occasion of World Environment Day at its campus. The initiative forms part of a series of activities being undertaken to commemorate the hospital's 25-year milestone of serving the region.  The plantation drive was inaugurated by Komal Mittal, Deputy Commissioner, Mohali, in the presence of...

AMRITSAR : Indian fans will be amongst the first in the world to secure their seats for The Odyssey. Shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology, The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX® cameras, opening in cinemas worldwide and across India on July 17, 2026. Written and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan, the film...

In a major relief for Haryana's sunflower growers, Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Friday announced that the registration portal for sunflower procurement will be reopened for the next 60 days, enabling eligible farmers who missed the earlier deadline to register and sell their produce. The announcement was made while the Chief Minister inaugurated the JICA-funded Sustainable Horticulture Promotion Project...

The Institute for Development and Communication (IDC), a Chandigarh-based think tank, inaugurated a week-long exhibition on banned books titled ‘Bounded Ideas?’ under its initiative ‘Thinkers Collective’ on June 5. Around 100 framed book covers, along with contextual notes detailing the political and social circumstances that led to their ban in India, are being showcased. Inaugurated by Manraj Grewal, Resident Editor of...