Chandigarh: News
Justice Surya Kant appointed as 53rd chief justice of India
The president has appointed Justice Surya Kant as the new chief justice of India, effective November 24, following the retirement of incumbent CJI, BR Gavai, on November 23.
Ex-Punjab DGP accused of murdering 'drug addict' son breaks silence
Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa has reacted after he and his family were booked for the alleged murder of his son Aqil Akhtar.
How scrap-dealer led to arrest of highly corrupt IPS officer
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar of the Ropar Range in Punjab in a corruption case.
Who's Goldy Dhillon? Gangster behind repeated shootings at Kapil's restaurant
The third shooting incident at comedian Kapil Sharma's restaurant, Kap's Cafe, in Surrey, Canada, was reported on Thursday.
Haryana IPS officer's family agrees to post-mortem, cremation at 4pm
The family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly shot himself dead on October 7, has agreed to a post-mortem examination after initially refusing the procedure.
Haryana IPS officer's body shifted without family consent, alleges MLA
The body of Y Puran Kumar, a Haryana Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who allegedly died by suicide at his Chandigarh home on Tuesday, was moved from the Government Multi Specialty Hospital in Sector 16 to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on Saturday.
Haryana DGP, others charged in IPS officer suicide case
The Haryana Police has registered a case against top officials, including Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Rohtak police chief Narendra Bijarnia.
Senior Haryana IPS officer shoots himself at residence
Senior Haryana Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Puran Kumar allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Sector 11, Chandigarh.
Watch: India bids farewell to MiG-21 after 62yrs of service
The Indian Air Force (IAF) bid adieu to its longest-serving combat aircraft, the Soviet-origin Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, on Friday.
Rajasthan: Newborn's lips glued shut, stone inserted to silence cries
In a shocking incident in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, a 15-day-old baby was found abandoned in a forest in inhumane condition.
IAF's MiG-21 to retire on September 26: History, significance
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to retire the iconic MiG-21 fighter jet on September 26, marking the end of an era in Indian military aviation.
Chandigarh: Man buys ₹15L number plate for scooter worth ₹55,000
In Chandigarh, value of a vehicle is no longer determined by make, but by digits on its license plate.
'Illegal tree felling happening': SC notice to Centre, flood-hit states
The Supreme Court has taken note of rampant illegal tree felling in the Himalayan region, particularly in Himachal Pradesh.
Red alert in Himachal, Uttarakhand; Delhi-NCR weather warning downgraded
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The warning comes as these regions continue to face floods and landslides.
Stalking accused Vikas Barala's name removed from law officers' list
Vikas Barala, a key accused in the 2017 Varnika Kundu stalking case, has been removed from the list of law officers appointed by the Haryana government after he did not report for joining.
BJP MP's son, facing trial for stalking, appointed law officer
Vikas Barala, the son of former Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party chief Subhash Barala, has been appointed as an assistant advocate general in the Delhi office.
After Salman, Abhimanyu Dassani to lead another Galwan war drama
The 2020 India-China clash in Galwan Valley has inspired several films, including Salman's upcoming Battle of Galwan.
Indore named India's cleanest city for 8th consecutive year
Indore has been declared the cleanest city among the 'Super Swachh League Cities' for the eighth consecutive year at the Swachh Survekshan Awards Ceremony 2024-25.
IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, Gurugram due to rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and Gurugram, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall in 9+ states; check list
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states on July 2.
Several Surat areas flooded after heavy rain; downpour to continue
Several areas in Surat, Gujarat, have been flooded due to continuous rainfall in the region, news agency ANI reported.
'Son of Sardaar 2' poster: Ajay goes full action mode
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn has unveiled his first look from the upcoming film Son of Sardaar 2. The sequel to the 2012 hit Son of Sardaar, it will be released on July 25, 2025.
Delhi records hottest day of season; heatwave conditions to continue
Delhi has been experiencing scorching temperatures, crossing the 40-degree Celsius mark and even reaching over 43 degrees Celsius in several areas.
IMD issues rainfall alert for 11 states till June 5
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 11 states and union territories, including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam.
Video: IndiGo flight hit by turbulence, pilot aborts Delhi landing
An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi was forced to abort its landing due to a dust storm on Sunday evening.
Punjab and Haryana High Court receives bomb threat; work suspended
The Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh was evacuated on Thursday after a bomb threat was received.
32 Indian airports shut during India-Pakistan conflict reopen; check list
After a ceasefire was reached between India and Pakistan, 32 airports in India that were closed during the conflict have been reopened.
First peaceful night along LoC in 19 days, says Army
After India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire on Saturday evening, the night of May 11 was the first completely peaceful night in Jammu and Kashmir, along the Line of Control, as well as in other places along the International Border.
Light rain expected in Delhi, Chandigarh to see lightning, thunderstorms
Delhi witnessed a brief but intense spell of rain on Saturday afternoon, along with thunderstorms and lightning.
Chandigarh bans hoarding of essential commodities amid India-Pakistan tensions
Chandigarh has banned hoarding of essential commodities, including rice, wheat, sugar, and fuel.
Chandigarh receives air warning for possible drone attack; sirens sounded
Air sirens went off in Chandigarh on Friday morning after the local Air Force Station issued a warning about a possible aerial strike from Pakistan.
Punjab CM invites farmers for 'respectful dialogue' on May 4
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has extended an olive branch to the state's farmers.
Nawazuddin, Hansal, Randeep, Boman, to attend Chandigarh's Cinevesture film festival
The second edition of the Cinevesture International Film Festival will begin on Thursday in the City of Beauty—Chandigarh. The four-day event will host screenings of Indian and International films. A host of sessions will also be conducted, with big Bollywood filmmakers and actors.
Dog's severed head found in momo factory fridge in Mohali
A severed head of a dog was found inside a fridge during a recent raid at a fast-food factory in Mattaur, Mohali in Punjab.
Lord Shiva petitions court to unlock temple gates; it obliges
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the temporary unsealing of Prachin Shiv Mandir's main gates in Chandigarh following a petition by Lord Shiva.
Canada's biggest gold heist suspect traced to Chandigarh
Simran Preet Panesar, a 31-year-old former Air Canada manager, is wanted for allegedly stealing over 22 million Canadian dollars (₹13.3 crore) worth of gold bars and foreign currency.
Dense fog disrupts Delhi-NCR, 41 trains delayed
Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Sunday morning, causing major disruptions in train timings. Over 41 trains were delayed due to the weather, with some running over three hours late.
Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers on February 14
The Indian government has called protesting farmers from Punjab for a meeting on February 14 in Chandigarh, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday evening.
'Complete harassment': Kangana reacts to 'Emergency' ban in Punjab
Kangana Ranaut's latest film Emergency has been mired in controversy after Sikh organizations accused the actor-director of misrepresenting facts.
Scuffle breaks out between Congress, AAP, BJP councilors in Chandigarh
A scuffle broke out at the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation meeting on Tuesday between councilors of the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
No drug, alcohol songs at Mumbai concert: Dosanjh gets warning
Ahead of his much-anticipated performance in Mumbai on Thursday, Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has been served a notice by the Maharashtra government.
Rajouri: 8 children die in 9 days from 'mystery' disease
A mysterious illness has taken the lives of eight children in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Diljit's Chandigarh concert organizers fined ₹25,000 for 'creating mess'
The organizers of Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's recent concert in Chandigarh have been fined ₹25,000 by the city's municipal corporation (MC).
Diljit Dosanjh won't perform in India until this improves
Renowned Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has announced he won't perform in India until the country develops adequate concert infrastructure.
After Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Diljit can't sing 'alcohol songs' in Chandigarh
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has been advised by the Chandigarh Child Rights Commission to not sing songs that reference alcohol and violence at his upcoming concert in the city.
India-born Harmeet Dhillon nominated by Trump for role at DoJ
United States President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American lawyer Harmeet K Dhillon for the post of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice.