Chandigarh City News

Haryana’s Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister, Anil Vij said that on the birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap—an enduring symbol of India’s pride and complete devotion to patriotism, a 12.5-foot-tall statue will be installed in Sadar Bazaar, Ambala Cantonment. Sharing this information with Media Persons, Vij said that he had released ₹50 lakh from his discretionary fund to the Municipal Council...

Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that to prevent damage to food grains, it is essential to have an adequate number of warehouses and silos in the state. He directed the concerned departments to prepare a detailed action plan and find a permanent solution to the issue of grain storage at the earliest. He also directed that a...

The New PCA Stadium has been awarded key matches of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs. The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday officially announced the playoff schedule, under which the state-of-the-art stadium in New Chandigarh will host the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 matches. PCA President Amarjeet Mehta said that the venue successfully hosted playoff...

  The Chandigarh Cricket Association on Tuesday commenced its three-day-long selection trials for the Under-16 category at the Cricket Stadium, Sector 16. The trials have witnessed an enthusiastic response from young cricketers  with as many as 430 players registered. Out of these, around 150 players called  on the opening day. The selection process is being carried out under the supervision of selectors...

Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced that a grand Somnath Yatra will be organised from the state on June 8, 2026, stating that the Somnath Temple stands as a symbol of India’s eternal faith, rich cultural heritage and the resurgence of national self-respect. Addressing a function under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana at Kurukshetra Railway Station, the...

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday inaugurated a seminar and exhibition on the theme “Empowered Women, Empowered Society, Empowered Nation,” jointly organized by Kurukshetra University and the Information, Public Relations and Languages Department at Kurukshetra University. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the dream of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ can be realized only through the development...

  Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that Haryana has become the first state in the northern region to initiate free Single Donor Platelets for dengue patients in government hospitals. Dengue patients are also provided reimbursement of Rs. 11,000. A total of 154 blood centers are currently operational in the state. The government surpassed last year’s target by collecting more...

Rohtak The second convocation ceremony of Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLSUPVA) was held on Monday. Students were awarded degrees under the chairmanship of the university's chancellor and Governor of the state, Professor Asim Kumar Ghosh. During this, his wife, First Lady of Haryana Mitra Ghosh, along with the state's Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda...

A moment of profound peace had been created when The Art of Living’s nationwide Unsung Heroes Awards, a grand felicitation ceremony took place at Hotel Hyatt, Chandigarh. The event marked the celebrations for the organisation’s 45th year of service to humanity. The ceremony was graced by Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon Governor of Punjab as chief guest. He said, “Honouring unsung...

  The Dev Samaj College of Education, Sec 36, organised its Annual Prize Distribution Function for the academic session 2025–26 with great enthusiasm, highlighting both academic excellence and remarkable student achievements. A key highlight of the function was the outstanding performance of students in competitive examinations, reflecting the institution’s commitment to quality education. Around 80 Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) students successfully...