Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Tension at the Panjab University campus here prevailed on Monday with minor clashes between protesters and the local police as the students were demanding the conduct of senate elections whose tenure ended last year.

CHANDIGARH:  Accepting that Pakistan at the time had better preparedness as India was recovering from the 1962 war with China, veterans of 1965 and other wars said here today that dismantling Pakistan's myth of over confidence remains one of the biggest takes aways for India, amongst an array of strategic lessons for future wars.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjabi Cultural Council has welcomed the Central Government’s decision to withdraw its controversial notification dissolving the Senate and Syndicate of Panjab University, calling it a victory for Punjab’s academic community, students and democratic values. The move has effectively reinstated both governing bodies, restoring the university’s long-standing democratic framework.

NEW DELHI: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh, on Sunday, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the ongoing preparations for the India International Science Festival (IISF), scheduled to be held at Chandigarh next month from December 6 to 9.

CHANDIGARH: Samagra Shiksha successfully organized the state-level SAMRIDDHI 2025- 2026 at PM SHRI Government Girls Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 18,Chandigarh. The event witnessed active participation from teachers across various schools in the city, showcasing innovative teaching methodologies aimed at enhancing holistic learning experiences.15 teachers from various government and private schools participated in the competition.

CHANDIGARH: The Valedictory Ceremony of the Industrial Automation Specialist Skill Development Program was held on Friday at the ISAC Affiliated Centre at Sikh Missionary College, Phase 11, Mohali, in collaboration with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) GoI. The event marked the successful completion of the program, which commenced on July 21, 2024.The ceremony began with a warm welcome and introduction to the program by Ms. Pragati Katoch, who extended heartfelt greetings to all dignitaries, guests, and participants. 

CHANDIGARH: Haryana is taking steps to establish itself as the leading hub for electronics manufacturing by actively seeking to attract investments under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) of the Union government.

CHANDIGARH: In a special programme organised by the Haryana government, 100 copies of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Japanese edition) were presented to the Consulate General of India in Osaka, Chandru Appar.

CHANDIGARH: Taking serious note of allegations of illegal detention by the police of a man, the Haryana Human Rights Commission has sought a report from the Superintendent of Police posted in Bhiwani. Quoting a Supreme Court judgment, Commission Chairperson Justice (Retd) Lalit Batra observed that Sections 107 and 151 of the CrPC are preventive in nature and not punitive.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) O.P. Singh, along with other senior officers, on Tuesday paid homage to the supreme sacrifices of 191 martyrs by laying a wreath at the Police Martyrs Memorial in Police Lines in Panchkula to mark the Police Commemoration Day.

CHANDIGARH: The week long Kala Utsav 2025, an event aimed at promoting arts in education concluded from young dreams to life long strength on Monday. It was organized by the Samagra Shiksha Education Department Chandigarh Administration at PM Shri GGMSSS, Sector 18, Chandigarh showcasing the rich cultural diversity of India. The event saw 5460 students participation from 29 schools, including government, government aided and private institutions participated with great enthusiasm. .

CHANDIGARH: Describing it as a tragedy and sensitive matter, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to fulfil commitments to the family and act against the officers responsible for caste-based discrimination with Haryana IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, who committed suicide on October 7 in Chandigarh.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said instead of safeguarding “blue-eyed” officers, the Haryana government should give justice to the family of late IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar by booking the key officers named by him in his suicide note. 

CHANDIGARH: Manish Tewari, Member of Parliament, Chandigarh and former Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Government of India today chaired a meeting convened by Chandigarh International Airport Limited on the question on issue of unusual bird activity around the Chandigarh International Airport, which is causing a flight safety hazard for Indian Air Force and Civilian aircrafts that are either landing and taking off.

CHANDIGARH: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday wrote a letter to bureaucrat Amneet P Kumar, wife of late Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide, saying the incident "reveals that even the highest-level officers can be denied social justice on account of discriminatory attitude".

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh’s Director General of Police (DGP) Sagar Preet Hooda on Friday constituted a six-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe the alleged suicide by 2001-cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Haryana cadre Y. Puran Kumar on October 7. 

CHANDIGARH: In a sensational “suicide” of an Inspector General and 2001-batch IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar with the Haryana Police, the Chandigarh Police on Thursday night registered a first information report (FIR) against the accused named in the suicide note. The accused include a DGP and one SP rank officers of Haryana.

CHANDIGARH: A Felicitation and Appreciation Ceremony for Nikshay Mitras was organized at Government Hospital, Chandigarh, to acknowledge the remarkable contributions of organizations and individuals supporting the TBMuktBharat initiative. The event was graced by Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Chandigarh, who appreciated the efforts of various partners in their mission to eliminate tuberculosis and support TB patients towards recovery and self-reliance.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, during his ongoing visit to Japan, on Monday, met Shimane Prefecture Governor Tatsuya Maruyama and held discussions to explore opportunities for technology exchange, innovation and joint ventures between enterprises from both regions.

CHANDIGARH: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted a key accused in the Chandigarh Sector 10 grenade attack case, masterminded by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorists based abroad, officials said on Saturday.

CHANDIGARH: In a major relief to farmers whose crops were damaged in floods, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced the postponement of crop loan repayment and also a waiver in the electricity bill of tubewells till December end.

MOHALI: “Heart health should never be taken for granted. Regular physical activity, awareness, and timely check-ups can save countless lives. This walkathon is a strong reminder that prevention is the key to a healthier tomorrow,” said Dr. H.K. Bali, Chairman of The Heart Foundation, at the World Heart Day Walkathon organised by Livasa Hospitals, in collaboration with The Heart Foundation, at Sector 71, Mohali. 

CHANDIGARH: It will be a memorable and emotional reunion in Chandigarh, the City Beautiful, where its first squadron was commissioned in 1963, on Friday, as the skies will roar to give ‘final salute’ to the Russian-made MiG-21 that was inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) almost six decades ago.

CHANDIGARH: The Khadi andVillage Industries Commission (KVIC), State Office Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED), Chandigarh, successfully organized an Awareness Program on the Honey Mission under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Samrala.