Chandigarh: News
19 Dec 2024
Diljit DosanjhNo 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.
19 Dec 2024
Jammu And KashmirRajouri: 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.
18 Dec 2024
Diljit DosanjhDiljit'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).
16 Dec 2024
Diljit DosanjhDiljit 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.
12 Dec 2024
Diljit DosanjhAfter 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.
10 Dec 2024
COVID-19India-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.
05 Dec 2024
BengaluruGrammy-winner Afrojack to perform in India in January 2025
Grammy Award-winning DJ Afrojack will be returning to India for two performances in January 2025.
03 Dec 2024
Boman IraniCinevesture International Film Festival announces 2nd edition
The Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) will return for its second edition from March 20-23, 2025, in Chandigarh. The festival will also launch its rebranded market component, CineV-CHD.
27 Nov 2024
JammuNSG to be stationed in Jammu amid rising terror attacks
In the wake of rising terror attacks, a special task force of the National Security Guard (NSG) will be permanently stationed in Jammu, sources reveal.
26 Nov 2024
BadshahBlast outside Badshah's Chandigarh club, windows broken: Report
In a shocking incident, two powerful blasts were reported at Seville Bar & Lounge in Sector 26 of Chandigarh on Tuesday morning. The club is owned by renowned singer and rapper Badshah.
24 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexWhich cities are the most polluted in India today
Delhi and Patna emerged as the most polluted cities in India on Sunday.
22 Nov 2024
Alia BhattRiddhima defends brother Ranbir Kapoor against 'misogynist' label
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who recently appeared on the reality show Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, has come to the defense of her brother, actor Ranbir Kapoor.
19 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi air remains toxic, trains delayed, schools go online
Delhi continues to battle a severe air pollution crisis as the Air Quality Index (AQI) nearly touched 500 on Tuesday morning.
15 Nov 2024
New Delhi'Brownprint Tour': AP Dhillon to pay respect to Sidhu Moosewala
AP Dhillon will be embarking on his second India tour, after his successful 2021 debut tour. Now, reports suggest, the tour will also feature a special tribute to the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.
15 Nov 2024
DelhiDiljit Dosanjh banned from singing these tracks at Hyderabad concert
Ahead of Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Hyderabad on Friday, the Telangana government has served a notice to the organizers.
14 Nov 2024
AmritsarDelhi shrouded in smog for 2nd day, AQI at 432
Delhi woke up to a second consecutive day of severe air pollution on Thursday.
13 Nov 2024
Jodhpur'Never thought he would...': Cop who 1st arrested Lawrence Bishnoi
Lawrence Bishnoi, the alleged mastermind behind the killings of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique and Punjabi singer-politician Sidhu Moose Wala, was first arrested 13 years ago.
04 Nov 2024
AmritsarLahore's AQI hits 1900, Pakistan blames India for pollution
Pakistan's second-largest city Lahore recorded an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1,900 on Saturday.
26 Oct 2024
Indian Penal CodeGangster Lawrence Bishnoi, aides acquitted in 13-year-old firing case
A district court has acquitted gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his two accomplices, Navpreet Singh and Tarsem Singh, in a 13-year-old firing case.
23 Oct 2024
Aamir KhanBabita Phogat reveals family only received ₹1cr for ₹2,000cr-grosser 'Dangal'
Babita Phogat, the real-life inspiration for blockbuster Dangal, has revealed she and her family were paid a paltry ₹1cr for their story rights by the film's producers.
22 Oct 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Punjab government approves prosecution of Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has authorized the prosecution of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in connection with the 2015 sacrilege cases, following the Supreme Court's decision to lift the stay previously imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
14 Oct 2024
AmazonAmazon India penalized for selling hacked phone to customer
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Amazon Retail India to refund a woman ₹40,325, for selling her a compromised smartphone.
13 Oct 2024
DelhiStubble burning: Legal action can be taken against lax officials
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has empowered district magistrates to take legal action against officials who do not implement stubble burning restrictions.
27 Sep 2024
New DelhiAP Dhillon announces 3-city India tour in December
Renowned Punjabi singer-rapper AP Dhillon has finally announced his return to India with a tour.
18 Sep 2024
Kangana RanautCourt issues notice to Kangana over 'Emergency' movie complaint
A local court in Chandigarh has issued a notice to Bollywood actor-producer and Mandi MP, Kangana Ranaut, directing her to appear in court on December 5.
02 Sep 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Punjab farmers on 5-day protest to march toward Assembly today
Farmers from the Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) and the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union launched a five-day protest on Sunday, urging the Punjab government to implement an agriculture policy and address other demands.
21 Aug 2024
Abhishek Banerjee'Vedaa' box office collection falls further on Day 6
The much-anticipated Bollywood movie, Vedaa, has recorded a low box office collection on its sixth day of release.
03 Aug 2024
MohaliIRS officer shot dead in Chandigarh court by ex-cop father-in-law
An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, Harprit Singh, was shot dead in the district court complex in Sector 43, Chandigarh, on Saturday afternoon.
01 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP leader proposes 'NaMo Nagar' cities to boost Indian economy
Dr Bhim Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP), has proposed the establishment of high-tech cities, dubbed "NaMo Nagar," in each state.
19 Jul 2024
Bay of Bengal'Red alert' in these states: What's behind India's widespread rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states.
04 Jul 2024
Arunachal PradeshHeavy rainfall causes traffic disruptions in Delhi
Heavy showers during the morning and afternoon hours disrupted traffic in Delhi on Thursday.
01 Jul 2024
Box Office'Jatt & Juliet 3' scores big despite stiff competition
The romantic-comedy Jatt & Juliet 3, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa, has made a significant impact at the box office, raking in ₹16.75 crore within four days of its release in India.
29 Jun 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office: 'Jatt & Juliet 3' is here to rule
The Punjabi film Jatt & Juliet 3 has demonstrated a strong performance at the box office on its second day of release.
10 Jun 2024
Box OfficeDay 31 box office collection of 'Srikanth' reaches ₹47cr
The film Srikanth has shown a strong performance at the box office, accumulating an estimated ₹46.45cr India nett in its first 30 days.
08 Jun 2024
FarmersSlap row: Kangana Ranaut thunders against CISF constable's supporters
Newly-elected MP and Bollywood actor, Kangana Ranaut, has responded to supporters of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable Kulwinder Kaur, who recently slapped her at Chandigarh airport.
07 Jun 2024
FarmersCISF constable who slapped Kangana Ranaut arrested
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable who allegedly slapped newly-elected Mandi MP, Kangana Ranaut, at Chandigarh airport on Thursday has now been arrested.
06 Jun 2024
Kangana RanautKangana Ranaut allegedly slapped by CISF official at Chandigarh airport
Bollywood actor and newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has claimed that she was slapped by a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable at Chandigarh Airport.
04 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP wins senior deputy mayor, deputy mayor posts in Chandigarh
After an embarrassing defeat in the Chandigarh mayoral election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor in the repoll held on Monday.
20 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaAAP candidate 'validly elected' mayor: SC on Chandigarh mayoral polls
In a big win for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared its candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the "validly elected" mayor of Chandigarh.
19 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaChandigarh poll officer must be prosecuted: SC on vote-count row
The Supreme Court has ordered the production of ballot papers and the video recording of the counting of votes in the Chandigarh mayoral polls by 2:00pm on Tuesday.
05 Feb 2024
Supreme Court Of India'Murder of democracy': SC on Chandigarh mayoral election row
The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the presiding officer of the Chandigarh mayoral elections.
30 Jan 2024
Droupadi MurmuPresident Murmu nominates educationist Satnam Singh Sandhu to Rajya Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday nominated educationist, agriculturist, and philanthropist Satnam Singh Sandhu to the Rajya Sabha.
30 Jan 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Chandigarh: BJP wins mayor's post, beats AAP-Congress
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scored a win in the Chandigarh mayoral elections, as Manoj Sonkar defeated Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Kuldeep Kumar, PTI reported.
15 Jan 2024
PunjabMan arrested for impersonating girlfriend in recruitment exam
A man in Faridkot district of Punjab was caught red-handed attempting to impersonate his girlfriend during a government recruitment examination for health workers, police has said.
14 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Dense fog returns, zero visibility affects flight, train operations
Dense fog returned to several places in North India, including the national capital, Delhi, on Sunday, causing zero visibility.
14 Jan 2024
PunjabDazzling dances and bonfires: Top destinations for Lohri celebrations
Lohri, the vibrant and exuberant harvest festival celebrated primarily in North India, is a time of joy, warmth, and communal harmony.
10 Dec 2023
Rajasthan PoliceKarni Sena chief murder: 2 shooters, associate arrested from Chandigarh
A joint team of the Rajasthan Police and the Delhi Police Crime Branch has reportedly arrested three persons, including two shooters, in Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (SRRKS) chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi's murder case.
