Chandigarh, June 27, 2026: The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed senior leaders as observers for the upcoming mayor and municipal council president elections across the state. The move aims to improve coordination and ensure a smooth election process. Each observer will supervise election activities in the assigned district. Besides monitoring...
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Punjab Congress Organisational Revamp Delayed, Uncertainty Grows Over Future Political Strategy
Chandigarh, June 27: The Punjab Congress is yet to announce its long-awaited organisational restructuring. The delay has raised concerns among party leaders and workers about the party’s preparations for future political challenges. Despite several meetings between the Congress high command and senior Punjab leaders, the new organisational team has not been finalised. Party workers are...
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Chandigarh Road Safety Panel Reviews Underpass Proposal and PGI Traffic Concerns
Authorities discuss long-term solutions to improve traffic flow and road safety across key city locations CHANDIGARH, June 26: The Chandigarh Road Safety Committee has reviewed several important infrastructure and traffic management issues, including the proposed underpass project and the growing congestion around the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI). The meeting focused...
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IIT-Ropar Scholar Gets PhD Seat Back After High Court Sets Aside ‘Involuntary’ Resignation
The IIT-Ropar PhD seat dispute has ended in favour of a research scholar after the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar to restore his admission. The court ruled that the scholar’s resignation was not voluntary and could not be treated as a valid withdrawal from the doctoral programme....
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Chandigarh Police Arrest AC Mechanic for Alleged Extortion Attempt
Accused Sent Threatening Messages to Jewellers Chandigarh Police have arrested a 21-year-old AC mechanic in connection with an extortion case. The accused allegedly sent threatening WhatsApp messages to local jewellers and demanded money while posing as a gangster. The arrest came after a city jeweller approached the police with a complaint. According to investigators, the...
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Haryana Congress Alleges BJP Used ‘Corrupt’ IAS Officer to Influence Rajya Sabha Poll
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Congress has accused the BJP government of appointing a “corrupt” IAS officer as the Returning Officer (RO) during the March 2026 Rajya Sabha election. Party leaders claimed the appointment helped the BJP-backed candidate secure victory. They made the allegations after the recent arrest of senior IAS officer Pankaj Agarwal in the alleged...
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Chandigarh Develops 12 machines fleet to tackle Air Pollution and improve city cleanliness
New initiative aims to reduce dust pollution and strengthen sanitation efforts across key areas of the city CHANDIGARH, June 24: The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has launched a new fleet of 12 advanced machines to strengthen its fight against air pollution and improve cleanliness across the city. Officials believe the initiative will help control road dust...
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Shubham Sharma Takes Lead in Punjab Youth Congress Chief Race
Young Leader Emerges as Frontrunner Chandigarh: Shubham Sharma has emerged as the leading contender for the post of Punjab Youth Congress president. He currently leads the race by nearly 4,000 votes. According to election results, Sharma secured more than 1.60 lakh votes. He maintained a clear lead over his nearest rival, Gagandeep Jalalpur. The margin...
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BJP Leaves Door Open for Future Akali Alliance in Punjab
Nitin Nabin Hints at Possibility of Alliance Chandigarh: Punjab BJP president Nitin Nabin has indicated that the possibility of a future alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) cannot be ruled out. His remarks have reignited discussions about political equations ahead of the next Assembly elections in Punjab. When asked about a potential alliance, Nabin...
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CHANDIGARH MOVES AHEAD WITH PLANS TO MODERNISE SECTOR 39 MANDI
Administration appoints consultant and begins process to secure environmental clearance for redevelopment project CHANDIGARH, June 24: The Chandigarh Administration has taken another step towards upgrading the Sector 39 grain market by appointing a consultant and initiating the process for environmental clearance. Officials believe the project can improve infrastructure, ease operations, and create a more efficient...