Chandigarh City News

 Holi is all about colour, joy, and self-expression. But while you’re busy celebrating, your hair often pays the price. Post-festivities, many people notice increased dryness and rough texture. The colours used during Holi can sometimes contain harsh elements that strip away natural moisture. The good news? A smart pre and post-care routine can help maintain softness and shine. With the...

  Chitkara University once again set the stage for an extraordinary celebration of ideas as it hosted the 4th edition of Chitkara Lit Fest — bringing together some of India's most distinctive voices from poetry, advertising, cricket, and contemporary fiction. The annual literary festival, held at the Chitkara University campus, drew enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and guests, cementing its...

In a strong assertion of fiscal accountability and administrative transparency, Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the state government has recovered the Rs. 556 crore linked to the IDFC First Bank case, including nearly Rs. 22 crore in interest, within 24 hours. Speaking during the ongoing budget session of the State Vidhan Sabha, the...

Bowlers, the affordable premium dog nutrition brand from Allana Pet Solutions (APS), has introduced Bowlers Champion, a new range with affordable pricing designed for healthy and active dogs, fronted by cricket star Shubman Gill. Champion debuts as a dedicated sub-brand focused on supporting dogs during phases when they feel low on energy or require additional nutritional reinforcement. Developed as well-balanced,...

In Indian households, the kitchen plays a central role in health and nourishment. While attention is often paid to food choices and cooking methods, the quality of water used across daily meals receives far less scrutiny. Yet water is not merely consumed as a beverage. It is absorbed into food during cooking, retained during washing, and used repeatedly throughout...

The City Narratives #1, a month-long cultural programme initiated by Alliance Française de Chandigarh, will take place across the city from 27 February to 29 March 2026, as part of the Indo-French Year of Innovation 2026. Fiona Guerra, Director, Alliance Française de Chandigarh, while giving the information, said, Developed in close collaboration with the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation, the programme brings...

  India has recorded important gains in the prevention and management of encephalitis over the past decade, reflecting stronger clinical care, expanded vaccination coverage and improved surveillance. However, experts caution that progress has been uneven, and delayed recognition and diagnosis continue to result in preventable deaths and long-term neurological disability. Marking World Encephalitis Day 2026, global non-profit Encephalitis International is calling...

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the issue concerning IDFC First Bank, stated that the matter came to light due to the alertness of the state government departments, following which the government immediately de-empanelled the bank. The statements provided by the bank did not match the records maintained by the concerned departments. The case has been handed...

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has announced a significant collaboration with the Government of Haryana to expand its flagship initiative, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF). This partnership aims to provide essential oral health education to 57 lakh school children throughout the state. The BSBF program currently reaches over 10 million children annually across various Indian states. Impacting the school children in Haryana via BSBF carries...

FSC India, in collaboration with Kuantum Papers Ltd, organised a Capacity Building Workshop for Tree Growers and Wood-based Industries at Chandigarh to strengthen market linkages, traceability, and sustainable wood value chains across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and West Uttar Pradesh. The workshop was attended by progressive tree growers, paper companies, plywood and panel industries, forest officials, NGOs and sustainability stakeholders. Pavan Khaitan, Vice...