Chandigarh City News

Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Anil Vij, said that all old electricity meters across the state will be replaced in a phased manner and modern smart meters will be installed in their place. He explained that just as mobile services offer prepaid and postpaid options, a similar system will be implemented through smart meters, allowing consumers to choose...

‘The Kunindas and Their Coins’, a book published by the Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the 111-year-old Hinduja Group, was today unveiled by Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister, Government of Punjab, at a special ceremony. The launch ceremony was attended by Prakash P. Hinduja and Ashok P. Hinduja, Trustees, Hinduja Foundation, senior dignitaries, scholars, historians, and experts in ancient Indian...

Leading Neurosurgeons and spine specialists Dr. Ashwani Kumar Chaudhary & Dr. Shivender Sobti came together today to discuss the growing burden of brain and spine disorders and how rapid advancements in surgical techniques are transforming patient outcomes. The expert-led interaction focused on early symptom recognition, evolving treatment options, and the shift from traditional open surgeries to minimally invasive and...

Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that athletes participating in the ‘Special Olympics’ are sending a strong message by overcoming challenges that if given opportunity, proper training and confidence, every individual can achieve extraordinary success. The Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural function of the Special Olympics Bharat Athletics National Championship held on Tuesday at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. More...

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today held an interactive session at Lok Bhavan, Punjab, with the participants of the six-day residential Certificate Course in Socio-Political Leadership titled “Netrutva Sadhana–XVII”. The programme is jointly organised by the Institute for Inclusive Policy and Governance (IIPG), associated with Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini, and the National Institute of...

Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Shri Kartikeya Sharma raised, through a Special Mention in the House, the need for early restoration of certain important rail services linked to regional connectivity and passenger convenience. In his remarks, Shri Sharma referred to the Kalka–Barmer Express, stating that the train has historically been a vital rail link connecting Kalka, Chandigarh and the Himachal...

Setting a powerful example of youth leadership, sensitivity, and social commitment, 18-year-old Chandigarh entrepreneur and former Carmelite, Shaina Mittal, has donated profit from a fundraiser organised recently by her to Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO) Vatsal Chaya Trust. The fund amounting to Rs 1 lakh will be used for promoting mental health awareness, under the NGO’s ‘Sakushal Project’. Handing over the contribution to...

The inaugural programme of SAKSHAM 2026 was held at Rani Laxmi Bai Bhawan, Sector 38 C in the esteemed presence of Shri Diprava Lakra, IAS, Finance Secretary-cum-Secretary Transport, Chandigarh Administration. Under SAKSHAM 2026, Oil industry will hold activities for a fortnight from the 1st Feb’26 to 15th Feb’26, with an aim to raise mass awareness about the importance of conserving petroleum products. The...

Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that Kho-Kho is far more than a sport, it is a symbol of India’s cultural ethos and the fragrance of its soil. He said the traditional game proves that limited resources can never stand in the way of talent, as it requires neither expensive equipment nor vast infrastructure. Kho-Kho nurtures agility, strategy,...

Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Government for inaugurating the International Airport at Halwara, calling it a long-awaited project that will significantly benefit Punjab’s industrial and economic landscape. Rajya Sabha MP and Trident Group Chairman Emeritus Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta extended special thanks to the Central Government for the landmark development. He said...