The governments of Haryana and Rajasthan have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the Yamuna Water Project. The agreement marks a major step towards better water management. It also aims to improve long-term water security in both states. The initiative has several important objectives. It will improve drinking water supply, strengthen irrigation facilities,...
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34,000 Cubic Metres of Silt Removed from Sukhna Lake to Boost Water Storage
The Sukhna Lake desilting project has achieved a major milestone. The UT Engineering Department has removed nearly 34,000 cubic metres of silt from the regulator end of the lake to improve its water storage capacity. Officials will continue excavation work until the arrival of the monsoon. Desilting Project Reaches Major Target The Engineering Department began...
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Kinner Kailash Yatra Postponed After Safety Team Identifies Dangerous Route
Authorities Delay Pilgrimage to Protect Devotees The Himachal Pradesh administration has postponed the Kinner Kailash Yatra after a special reconnaissance team reported serious safety concerns along the pilgrimage route. Officials took the decision to protect pilgrims from potential risks caused by unstable terrain and adverse weather conditions. As a result, the annual pilgrimage will not...
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Vadya Chawla Clinches U-17 Gold at Chandigarh State Ranking Table Tennis Championship
Vadya Chawla table tennis reached a new milestone as the young paddler clinched the boys’ Under-17 title at the UTT 1st Chandigarh State Ranking Table Tennis Championship. Representing Sri Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Sector 35, Vadya produced a spirited comeback to lift the gold medal at the Sector 23 Sports Complex. Vadya Chawla Stages...
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Four Members of Sonipat Family Killed in Delhi–Dehradun Expressway Accident
Sonipat, June 29, 2026: Four members of a family from Haryana’s Sonipat district lost their lives in a tragic accident on the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway. The crash occurred near Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. Three other family members suffered serious injuries and were admitted to a nearby hospital. According to police officials, the family was travelling...
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu Passes Away in Gurugram
Chandigarh, June 29, 2026: The legal fraternity across northern India is mourning the demise of Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He passed away in Gurugram on Sunday. He was 59 years old. His death has deeply saddened judges, lawyers, court staff, and members of the legal...
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Chandigarh rolls out new security grid to strengthen crime prevention
Police activate enhanced surveillance network across key locations to improve public safety CHANDIGARH, June 26: Chandigarh has introduced a new citywide security grid aimed at strengthening crime prevention and improving surveillance across important locations. The upgraded system became operational today and will help police monitor sensitive areas more effectively while responding faster to emergencies. According...
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Punjab Launches ‘Little Steps, Big Development’ Campaign to Strengthen Early Childhood Care
The Punjab Government has launched the “Little Steps, Big Development” campaign to improve the health and nutrition of children aged 0 to 3 years. The programme also focuses on early learning and regular health check-ups. It was launched during the Punjab Child Development Conclave 2026. Officials said the initiative will give young children better care...
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Punjab Implements VB-GRAM-G Rural Employment Scheme, Rollout Begins from July 1
Punjab has officially notified the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-GRAM-G Scheme. The rural employment programme will begin across the state on July 1, 2026. It replaces the previous employment framework under the Centre’s new legislation. The Department of Rural Development and Panchayats issued the notification on June 26. According...
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Chandigarh Master Plan Set for Major Rewrite as City Prepares for Future Growth
Administration begins reviewing seven-decade-old planning framework to meet changing urban needs CHANDIGARH, June 26: Chandigarh is preparing for one of the biggest changes in its urban planning history as authorities move ahead with a comprehensive revision of the city’s Master Plan. After nearly seven decades, officials believe the existing planning framework needs an update to...