Chandigarh City News

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the State should make optimum use of modern technologies to promote clean air, green transportation and sustainable development. He directed officers to develop a dedicated portal to simplify, streamline and bring greater transparency to the registration and scientific disposal of scrapped (end-of-life) vehicles. The Chief Minister said the proposed portal would enable...

Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant said that the construction of judicial complexes equipped with state-of-the-art facilities is a clear reflection of the Haryana Government's sensitivity and commitment towards strengthening the justice delivery system. Owing to the proactive support of the State Government, judicial infrastructure in Haryana is being significantly strengthened, and judicial buildings such as the Tower...

For decades, Bollywood films largely revolved around their lead actors. Superstars often carried the weight of an entire movie, with stories primarily designed to highlight their performances, songs, and action sequences. Supporting characters frequently existed only to assist the hero or heroine, with limited screen time and little impact on the overall narrative. However, this trend has changed significantly...

Chitkara University launched the Atal Incubation Centre – Chitkara Incubation Foundation (AIC-CIF) and AIC-PRIDE Labs at its Punjab campus, marking a significant milestone in strengthening India's deep-tech startup ecosystem. Established with a combined investment of up to  Rs.20 crore over five years by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, and Chitkara University, the centre will nurture...

State Bank of India OBC Employees Welfare Association, Chandigarh Circle, successfully organized its 2nd Triennial General Body Meeting & Conference at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, with enthusiastic participation of more than 1200 OBC employees, senior SBI executives and representatives of employee organizations from across Chandigarh Circle Comprising 5 States i.e. Himachal Pardesh, Punjab, Haryana, J&K, laddakh. The conference was inaugurated by...

Haryana Chief Minister,  Nayab Singh Saini launched the upgraded 'Track and Trace' system and eight online excise services, taking yet another major step towards the digital transformation of the State's excise administration. The new initiatives are aimed at strengthening transparency through technology-driven governance, enhancing regulatory oversight, safeguarding government revenue and promoting ease of doing business. The Chief Minister launched these...

India’s Minerva Academy has officially script history on European soil, capturing the prestigious Helsinki Cup 2026 title after a thrilling, hard-fought 1-0 victory against tournament favorites and Finnish giants HJK. Avenging their narrow group-stage loss, the Indian side showcased elite defensive resilience and clutch tactical execution on July 11th to lift the coveted trophy. A High-Stakes Tactical Chess Match The grand...

Government College of Education, Sector 20, Chandigarh, in collaboration with The Helping Hands Trust, Chandigarh, successfully organized a five-day Motivational cum Personality Development Workshop "DISHA" from July 6 to 10, 2026, under the aegis of the Education Department, Chandigarh Administration. The workshop brought together 40 Class IX students from various Government Schools of Chandigarh. The workshop aimed at nurturing confidence,...

Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday late evening, chaired a high-level meeting through video conferencing to review the state's preparedness for the monsoon and directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure effective drainage management so that no area experiences waterlogging. During the meeting, he undertook a detailed review of flood-control measures, drainage arrangements and emergency response systems in...

Chandigarh, Aligned with its commitment to nurture grassroots cricket, the UT Cricket Association (UTCA) organised a cricket and medical kit distribution programme at the Sector 34 Police Station in collaboration with its partner Chandigarh Police. As part of the initiative, five teams - teams no. 179,182,186,187 and192 which participated in the previous edition of the UTCA Gully Cricket Tournament were provided with...