Chandigarh City News

Artificial Intelligence (AI) must serve as a tool to enhance human intelligence rather than replace creativity, ethical judgement and compassion, eminent architect, educationist, author and philosopher Dr Surindera Singh Bhatti said while delivering the 18th First Friday Forum (FFF) Oration. The event, held at Sector 10 Government Museum and Art Gallery, also witnessed the launch of eight books authored by Dr Bhatti,...

SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, and light commercial vehicles, and PURPLE BUS, one of India’s leading intercity mobility operators, today launched the region’s first electric bus service the new Nagpur–Chandrapur route, extending the operator’s intercity network further into Vidarbha. The special occasion was marked by...

“My main objective is to empower needy women by training them in crafts like hand crochet,” Pali Waraich   Chandigarh, October 21, 2026: Fashion with a purpose took centre stage in Chandigarh as renowned octogenarian (85 years old) fashion designer Pali Waraich, who is wife of an Army veteran, brought her handcrafted collection to the city through a three-day exhibition organised...

Their publication received the 2026 Best Case Report – Silver Award at Plastic Surgery The Meeting in Houston, Texas. Indian plastic surgeon Dr Krishan Mohan Kapoor and his Japanese co-authors, Dr Manaka Tagaya and Dr Konyo Arai, received the 2026 Best Paper Award in the category ‘Best Case Report – Silver Award’ from the prestigious journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery...

Bollywood's upcoming spy comedy Udta Teer, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, has encountered an unexpected obstacle just days before its theatrical release. Nepal has denied permission for the film's public screening, bringing attention to the relationship between cinema, international film certification, and politically sensitive storytelling. The decision has generated discussion because the film is scheduled to arrive in...

The Panchkula-based dancer has previously won the Solo Category at an APDC edition in Dubai Panchkula, October 19, 2026: Aashna Bagri from Panchkula has brought laurels to the tricity by winning the Adult Solo Category at the Asia Pacific Dance Congress (APDC) Thailand Edition 2026, held recently. Held in Thailand the dance competition saw Aashna showcase her talent, dedication and...

A magnificent century by Rupesh Yadav powered Chandigarh to a commanding five-wicket victory over Delhi in their last league match of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy at Vizianagaram on Friday. Chasing a challenging target of 290 runs, Chandigarh reached 293 for five in just 41.3 overs, registering an emphatic win built around Yadav’s match-winning knock of 167 runs. With this...

Redapto, led by co-founders Anirudh Pupneja, who hails from Bathinda and Arnav Naresh Borkar, has won first prize in Phase 1, Category 1, of the Gujarat Police Innovation Challenge 2026 — Sentinel Hackathon, receiving a ₹4 lakh award. The event took place on 12–13 October at i-Hub Gujarat in Ahmedabad. Category 1 covered small and medium startups and student...

A delegation of the Sikh community settled in Sweden met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at India House. All members of the delegation warmly welcomed the Chief Minister on his arrival in Sweden. Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel was also present during the meeting. During the interaction, the delegation members expressed great happiness at meeting the Chief Minister. Both sides...

  Rajya Sabha MP Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss key issues concerning Punjab, focusing on the state’s development, progress and future prospects. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on Punjab’s priorities, the aspirations of its people and the importance of constructive engagement between the Central Government and the state...