Chandigarh City News

Chandigarh: In a proud moment for the UT Cricket Association (UTCA), Chandigarh pacer Nandini Sharma has been selected in the India Women’s squad for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s Asia Cup 2026 scheduled to be held in the UAE from August 28 to September 13, 2026. Nandini is currently training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as...

Chandigarh based lawyer & social policy researcher Nazm Dhawan in a statement isued to the press has called for a more humane and livelihood-centric approach to Chandigarh's ongoing street vendor zoning exercise, urging authorities to balance urban planning with the constitutional right to livelihood.   Commenting on the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's implementation of the Supreme Court's directions on street vendor zoning,...

A delegation from BRICS, led by Deepak Shukla, called on Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha to discuss opportunities for strengthening trade and economic cooperation between Punjab and BRICS member nations. The delegation included Ajay Bangad and Raghav Shukla. During the meeting, both sides discussed enhancing Punjab’s export potential, attracting investments, and expanding international trade linkages. Deepak...

At The Foundery FWD, the inaugural investor showcase by The Foundery—a venture builder co-founded by Kishore Biyani, Nikhil Kamath and Ronnie Screwvala—18 consumer businesses made their public debut before a curated room of investors, founders, and industry leaders. Built during The Foundery's 90-day residential programme, some of these brands will now take their first step into the market space through...

The recent Maharashtra Government notification regarding the registration of BHMS graduates who have completed the Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP) has reignited debate on the future of India’s healthcare system. While opinions differ on the scope of clinical practice, the larger issue is not about one system of medicine versus another. It is about ensuring that every Indian...

Reaffirming the Haryana Government's commitment to making the recruitment process more transparent, time-bound and candidate-friendly, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday interacted directly with students preparing for competitive examinations and assured them that their suggestions would be given due consideration in further strengthening the recruitment system. He said that the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) is preparing its Annual...

Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, continues to strengthen its presence across Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana, one of its most important growth markets, through investments in its branch network, digital capabilities and customer-focused solutions. As part of this strategy, the Bank plans to add 35 branches across the region in FY27 and has inaugurated...

In a significant move to further strengthen its commitment to timely project delivery and execution excellence, SBP Group has announced a strategic long-term partnership with construction major Longowalia Group to accelerate construction across its residential, commercial and plotted developments in Punjab and the tricity region. Addressing media at JW Marriott here, SBP Group Chairman and Managing Director Aman Singla said...

Renowned Hindustani Classical Vocalist Bhuvanesh Komkali to Enthrall Music Lovers in Chandigarh. Indian National Theatre, in collaboration with Durga Das Foundation, will organise a classical music programme—Varsha Ritu Sangeet Sandhya 2026 on August 9 at the auditorium of Strawberry Fields High School, Chandigarh. The event celebrates the arrival of the monsoon season and pays homage to INT’s late patron,...

The Environment and Social Justice Commission of India (ESJCI) on Wednesday announced its Punjab Chapter and unveiled its 2026–27 action agenda, reaffirming its commitment to building a cleaner, healthier and climate-resilient Punjab through environmental protection and social justice. National Treasurer Anil Arora administered the oath to Manish Mahajan, Chairman of the Punjab Chapter, and Shubh Goyal, District Coordinator for Fatehgarh Sahib. The event was...