Chandigarh City News

  In an exciting match of the Sardar G.S. Banga Memorial Cricket Tournament, The Elite Pathway Academy registered a brilliant 5-wicket victory over Sunrise Cricket Academy. Batting first, Sunrise Cricket Academy posted a strong total of 194/8 in 20 overs. In reply, The Elite Pathway Academy successfully chased down the target in 19.4 overs, losing 5 wickets. Sukhjeet Singh played a...

In a significant development for India’s skill ecosystem, the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited (HKCL). Under this agreement, HKCL has been recognised as a ‘Dual Category’ awarding body at the national level. With...

The two-day "Vaisakhi Utsav-2026", organised by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Patiala, kicked off at Kalagram here, today, with much fanfare.The two-day cultural melange is an initiative of NZCC, aimed at giving a fillip to the vibrant cultural heritage of Punjab. The gung-ho farming community on this gala day come out of the...

Gulab Chand Kataria, Administrator of Chandigarh, made a significant announcement regarding key civic issues, stating that monthly review meetings will now be held with CRAWFED to ensure timely resolution of residents’ concerns. The meeting will be conducted for one hour every Wednesday each month. Clarifying the recent action by the Chandigarh Housing Board, he stated that only encroachments on government...

The TiECON Chandigarh 2026 brings back its special showcase of emerging startups that are redefining the way we think about everyday nutrition, technology, education et al. Rooted in innovation and sustainability, these ventures showcase a thoughtfully curated range of products from nutrient-dense organic microgreens and wholesome, handcrafted granola to rich, convenient coffee concentrates designed for the modern lifestyle. At...

Echoing that the Artificail Intelligence (AI) has demicratised access to information knowledge and daty analytics, Women Business Leaders here on Saturday underscored the need for optimum leveraging of AI tools by established and emerging businesses to lead and grow in a sustainable fashion. Views were expressed by the group of successful women entrepreneurs including Director Jindal IVF Chandigarh Dr. Umesh...

  Underscoring that nearly 30% of our GDP is contributed by MSME units employing over 30 Crore people, the Punjab Industry and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora on Saturday said that there was a vast potential lying untapped for investors to grab and introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups for MSME units. "Similarly, the affordable Public Healthcare too requires startups for ensuring wider...

Underlining that more than 50% Startups today are being registered in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities, the former Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Saturday said that Startups are the concrete barometer of trust rapsoed by our investors and business community in the Narendra Modi government's policies. Former Union Cabinet Minister Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur, while...

  Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged industrialists and investors to tap investment opportunities in the State’s fast-growing food processing sector, expanding logistics ecosystem in the National Capital Region (NCR, the upcoming Electric Vehicle (EV) Park and other areas in the state. Addressing entrepreneurs and industrialists from 12 countries and 27 states at the TiECon Chandigarh Summit 2026, the Chief Minister...

Narrating their real life stories of unfiltered passion, courage and determination, 3 super achievers including Olympian Aanchal Thakur, Everest Climbers Chhanzin Angma, and Navdeep Sood on Saturday ruled the stage here on the concluding day of the TiECON Chandigarh 2026. One who lost her eyesight to a medical allergy at the tender age of only 8 years, Chhanzin Angma endured...