Everything you need to know about Sector 67 Chandigarh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sector 67 Chandigarh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Sunday withdrew the medals from six of the current junior national champions, who failed to provide samsples to the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for dope test.
Chandigarh, May 9 (IANS) Embattled Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal is facing fresh heat after revelations that his family, relatives and close associates benefited from official largesse, informed sources say.
New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur on Thursday expressed her condolences to the family of Pakistan prisoner Sanaullah, who succumbed to his injures in a hospital in Chandigarh on Thursday morning, days after being attacked by a fellow prisoner at jammu's Kot Bhalwal Jail.
Chandigarh, May 7 (IANS) The CBI Tuesday arrested Ajay Garg, an industrialist, here in connection with the railways bribery case, an official source said.
Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) The high commissioner of Pakistan will visit Chandigarh Monday to see a Pakistani prisoner admitted in a critical condition at the PGIMER here, a diplomat said, even as his condition continued to be critical.
Chandigarh, May 4 (IANS) The CBI Saturday arrested Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla and three others here for allegedly taking a bribe to ensure the promotion of a top railway official.
Chandigarh, May 4 (IANS) Posing embarrassment to union Railway Minister and Chandigarh MP Pawan Kumar Bansal, the CBI Saturday arrested his nephew Vijay Singla and three others for allegedly taking a bribe for the promotion of a top railway official.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Pakistani officials have visited a Chandigarh hospital where a comatose Pakistani prisoner is being treated, said the ministry of external affairs Saturday.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India Friday granted permission to three Pakistani officials for consular access to injured prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay in a Chandigarh hospital.
Sonepat, April 15 (IANS) Chandigarh defeated Punjab 2-1 in the final of third Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship (North Zone) played here Monday.
Sonepat, April 14 (IANS) Chandigarh defeated hosts Haryana 2-1 to enter the final of the third Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship (North Zone) here Sunday.
Sonepat, April 13 (IANS) Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh from Pool A and hosts Haryana and Delhi from Pool B entered semifinals of the Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship (North Zone) played here Saturday.
Sonepat (Haryana), April 10 (IANS) Hosts Haryana defeated Uttarakhand 12-0 in their opening match of Pool-A on the first day of the 3rd Hockey India Sub-Junior Women National Championship (North Zone) played here Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) After the first look, new theatrical trailer of "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" is ready, but it will be released only after Milkha Singh, the Flying Sikh, gives his inputs.
Chandigarh, March 13 (IANS) The CBI Wednesday raided the offices of two companies here in connection with alleged kickbacks in the VVIP chopper deal.
Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) A court here Monday sentenced a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer to 13 years in jail in a case of pilfering seized contraband.
Chandigarh, March 8 (IANS) A court here Friday convicted an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who was arrested with 12 kg heroin in January 2009 in Mumbai.
Chandigarh, Mar 1 (IANS) No new taxes were proposed in the Haryana budget presented in the state assembly Friday by Finance Minister H.S. Chattha.
Chandigarh, Feb 27 (IANS) For nearly three decades, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh used to get raw deals in successive railway budgets. This time though, things changed with with Chandigarh MP Pawan Kumar Bansal being the railway minister.
Chandigarh, Feb 18 (IANS) Legendary athlete, 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh Monday found himself in the middle of an unsavoury controversy after he was named in a FIR registered by the Chandigarh police following a brawl among high-profile members of the upscale Chandigarh Golf Club here.
Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS) The names of two Chandigarh-based companies have emerged in the controversy around the $750 million VVIP chopper deal with Italian company Finmeccanica, which was supplying the AgustaWestland helicopters to India.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will conduct mega mock drills to generate greater awareness among people about earthquakes on February 13.
Ludhiana, Jan 29 (IANS) Swine flu scare has gripped this Punjab town as a middle-aged man died of the disease late Monday at a private hospital here, officials said.
Chandigarh, Jan 27 (IANS) At 46, Harpal Singh is a successful first generation entrepreneur. But that is not his only achievement. His company is now a record holder in erecting a fully-functional 10-floor building in just 48 hours. And there is no stopping him.
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh celebrated the Republic Day Saturday with fanfare and nationalistic zeal.
Chandigarh, Jan 23 (IANS) The Haryana cabinet Wednesday approved allowing 10 percent reservation in jobs for economically backward persons in general category in the state, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said Wednesday.
Chandigarh, Jan 3 (IANS) Women drivers in Chandigarh are either very particular about following rules or the city's traffic police has a soft corner for them. Statistics of the tickets issued to women for traffic offences suggest this.
Chandigarh, Dec 11 (IANS) The Haryana government will begin a month long campaign to sterilise stray dogs in Fatehabad district to save the 500 black bucks in the region, an official said Tuesday.
Mohali (Punjab), Dec 1 (IANS) It was a promise delivered floor by floor. In just 48 hours, an entrepreneur has constructed a 10-floor building in this suburban town in Punjab.
Mohali (Punjab), Nov 30 (IANS) An ambitious move by an entrepreneur to create a 10-storey building in 48 hours seems to be on track with nearly seven floors being built Friday in the first 24 hours here.
Chandigarh, Nov 19 (IANS) Leading industrialist and Congress MP Naveen Jindal's private helicopter made an emergency landing at the Chandigarh airport Monday evening following a technical snag.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Choose right project and right script, VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana tells TV actors who want to make it big in Bollywood because he feels a bad start can have a long term effect on their career.
Chandigarh, Nov 5 (IANS) Argentina has invited farmers from India to purchase land there and cultivate it.
Chandigarh, Oct 24 (IANS) Hours before they were to go up in flames on the occasion of Dusshera, a number of effigies of demon-king Ravana and others were soaked through in a thunderstorm that hit Chandigarh and its adjoining areas late Tuesday.
Chandigarh, Oct 19 (IANS) Piyush Sangwan birdied the final hole in regulation play to tie the scores and then proceeded to beat S. Sidhartha to grab the overall combined honours at the Usha-IGU Punjab junior golf here Friday at the Shivalik Golf Course.
Chandigarh, Oct 18 (ANI): Indian Administrative Service officer Ashok Khemka, who was transferred just days after ordering a probe into Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra's land deals with DLF, met Haryana's Chief Secretary P.K. Chaudhary here on Thursday, and said he was fully satisfied with the explanation about his transfer.
Rai (Haryana), Oct 9 (IANS) Haryana muscled past Odisha 6-1 here Tuesday to set up a semifinal clash with runners-up Jharkhand in the Hockey India Junior Women National Championship at Motilal Nehru School of Sports, Rai.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon will see a 96-year-old participant Mann Kaur, who will be the oldest runner in the event.
Chandigarh, Sep 20 (IANS) The nationwide shutdown call by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and left parties affected normal life in Punjab and got a mixed response in Haryana and Chandigarh Thursday.
Chandigarh, Sep 15 (IANS) Vishnu Vardhan helped India take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Davis Cup tie against New Zealand here Saturday by winning the second singles and a tense doubles match alongside Divij Sharan.
Chandigarh, Sep 14 (IANS) Yuki Bhambri came back from the brink of defeat to give India a 1-0 lead against New Zealand while Vishnu Vardhan was up two sets to one when play was suspended due to bad light on the opening day of their Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I fixture Friday.
Chandigarh, Sep 12 (IANS) India in the last two decades invariably went into a Davis Cup tie taking for granted a victory in doubles with Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi around. Now when they play New Zealand in their Asia-Oceania Zone play-off, starting here Friday, they are looking for the right combination.
Chandigarh, Sep 2 (IANS) Chandigarh will witness international tennis action this month with the Davis Cup tie between India and New Zealand being held at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA) grounds here Sep 14-16. The city is hosting a Davis Cup tie after a gap of 19 years.
Chandigarh, Aug 29 (IANS) Unable to procure a cooking gas connection for his home in Punjab has forced a British citizen of Indian origin to approach the Punjab Non-Resident Indians (NRI) commission.
Chandigarh, Aug 19 (IANS) Just buying an expensive luxury car is not kick enough for the super rich in Chandigarh. Many now want to go the extra mile and make the deal even more expensive.
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IANS) For Rs.26 lakh, many people could have bought a high-end luxury sedan. But a builder in Chandigarh paid that amount just to buy the registration number 'CH-01-AP-0001' for his new Mercedes car at the auction of car registration numbers here Thursday.
Chandigarh, Aug 6 (IANS) Fiza Mohammed, aka Anuradha Bali, who had married and was later divorced by former Haryana deputy chief minister Chander Mohan, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances, police said here Monday. Her death had initailly been termed a suicide.
Chandigarh, July 20 (IANS) The Haryana government Friday announced a ban from Aug 15 on the manufacturing, storage, distribution or sale of gutka, pan masala, zarda and other chewable products containing tobacco and nicotine.
Chandigarh, June 29 (IANS) While hailing the release of Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh from Lahore prison a day ago, the Punjab assembly Friday unanimously passed a resolution seeking the immediate release of another prisoner, Sarabjit Singh, who is on the death row in Pakistan.
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) In a bid to consolidate its market position in north India, eye-care chain Centre for Sight (CFS) Sunday said that it has partnered with two institutes in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh, June 11 (IANS) The central government has assured Punjab that the 60:40 quota for filling posts in the Chandigarh administration from Punjab and Haryana would be adhered to and no steps would be taken that may generate any "misgivings" over the share, an official said here Monday.
Chandigarh, May 31 (ANI): Over the past few days, the heat wave of northern India has made both animals and locals run for a cover to protect themselves from the scorching weather.
Chandigarh , May 31 (ANI): Authorities at the Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park in Chandigarh have installed water coolers and wet jute bags in the complex to provide relief to animals from the scorching summer heat.
Chandigarh, May 27 (IANS) It may not be a pilgrimage spot but not one student on the Panjab University (PU) campus here would say that he or she has not been there. The Students' Centre a.k.a. 'Stu-C' at the university campus has been a 'must-do' for students and visitors coming here.
Chandigarh, Mar. 26 (ANI): The Indian cricket team arrived in Chandigarh on Saturday to play the World Cup semi-final match against Pakistan at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium in Mohali on March 30. The Pakistan team arrived here yesterday.
Chandigarh, Sep 28 (ANI): Australian cricketer Michael Clarke on Tuesday said that he is confident that Harbhajan Singh will play in the first Test match of the India-Australia Test series beginning on October 1 at Mohali's Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium despite reports of an injury for the Indian off-spinner.
Chandigarh, Sep 8 (ANI): Olympic bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh has appreciated the infrastructure set in place for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Chandigarh, July 4 (ANI): The Queen's Baton Relay for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) reached Chandigarh on Saturday.
Jaipur, Mar 9 (ANI): Vidhayakpuri police station in Jaipur has been adjudged the 'best police station in Asia' by a United States-based survey, for providing smooth public services and ensuring speedy disposal of cases.
Chandigarh, Jan 31 (ANI): Former Olympian Milkha Singh, who is popularly known as the 'flying Sikh', flagged off the first marathon run here today.
Chandigarh, Jan 13(ANI): The much talked about 'Made in Pakistan' fair was recently held in Chandigarh. It was the first ever-exclusive show from Pakistan and was aimed at improving trade ties and people to people contacts between India and Pakistan.
Chandigarh, Jan 7(ANI): The Chandigarh Golf Association recently organized the fifth Chandigarh Golfing Tour in association with tourism departments of Chandigarh, which saw the participation of over 113 non-residential Indians (NRIs) from 12 countries.
Chandigarh, Dec.22 (ANI): In a bid to promote tourism, the Chandigarh Golf Association organized a golf tournament for non-resident Indians here.
Chandigarh, Dec 7 (ANI): The Punjab shutdown called by the major Sikh outfits began on a peaceful note today. The Sikh outfits are protesting the killing of Darshan Singh, a demonstrator who lost his life in the alleged police firing in Ludhiana on Saturday (December 5).
Chandigarh, Nov 16 (ANI): A three-day exhibition in Chandigarh, showcasing and selling bridal products is attracting customers from across the State.
Chandigarh, Oct. 3 (ANI): Nearly 500 students from different countries participated in the annual International Peace Festival held in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh, Sept 30 (ANI): Hundreds of Indians thronged the UK visa application centre here to seek visas in a bid to beat the October 1 deadline when new and stricter visa guidelines will come into effect.
Chandigarh, Sep 3 (ANI): Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and pacer Rudra Pratap Singh on Wednesday sweat it out as they played their opponents in a different ballgame altogether.
Chandigarh, Sep 3 (ANI): Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and pacer Rudra Pratap Singh on Wednesday sweat it out as they played their opponents in a different ballgame altogether.
Chandigarh, Sep. 1 (ANI): Driving his dream Hummer landed Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh in trouble on Tuesday, when he was fined by Chandigarh traffic police for using the vehicle without a valid number plate.
Chandigarh, Aug 28 (ANI): Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader Om Prakash Chautala has said that his party would not tie up with Congress party for the ensuing provincial polls in Haryana despite ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) snapping ties.
Chandigarh, Aug 22 (ANI): Wedding planners and facility providers are getting ready for the wedding season that is round the corner. Bridal Affair - 2009 in Chandigarh showcased everything that is needed to make a wedding a memorable event.
Chandigarh, Aug 21 (ANI): Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia dissolved the state assembly on the recommendation of the State Cabinet on Friday evening.
Chandigarh, July 18 (ANI): Punjab administration upgraded doll museum to promote international tourism in Chandigarh.
Mumbai, July 9 (ANI): An Australian delegation, which is on a visit to India, has said that Australia has no tolerance for racist attacks and that overseas students should take precautions to keep themselves safe.
Chandigarh, June 10 (ANI): Though Sikh boys are usually not found walking the fashion ramps but Sikh-styling, which is the art of developing fashion for the turbaned Sikhs, is coming up here and attracting many youngsters.
Chandigarh, June 8 (ANI): In a novel mode of AIDS awareness, a non-governmental organisation in Chandigarh is holding 'Condom Promotion Month'.
Panchkula (Haryana), May 27 (IANS) Two British women, who were drugged by unidentified men in a Dehradun-Chandigarh train Tuesday, were discharged from a hospital here Wednesday, an official of the Government Railway Police (GRP) said.
Chandigarh, May 25 (IANS) No more scrambling from one place to another to pay telephone, water and electricity bills or even to buy stamp papers and file RTI pleas, thanks to the Chandigarh administration's 'e-Sampark' centres that provide all these facilities and more under one roof.
Kolkata/Hyderabad/Srinagar/Chandigarh, May 16 (ANI): The Congress Party and its allies across India are celebrating, as its party candidates continue to emerge victorious in the 2009 general elections, giving the UPA a second consecutive term in office.
Chandigarh, May 15 (IANS) Though the union territory of Chandigarh registered its highest turnout of voters in the last 20 years, scores of valid voters, who included a significant number of VIP residents of the city, could not exercise their franchise this Lok Sabha elections as they found their names missing from the voters' list.
Bijnor/ Chandigarh, May 11 (ANI): Ahead of the final phase of Lok Sabha elections, campaigning is in full swing across the nation with all parties trying all means and modes to woo the voters.
Chandigarh, May 7 (ANI): Feng Shui, literally meaning wind-water, is a s an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to utilize the laws of both Heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive energy.
Sanawar (Himachal Pradesh), May 3 (IANS) A clash among some students of the prestigious Lawrence School at Sanawar in Kasauli hills of Himachal Pradesh has left 11 of them injured, forcing the school authorities to expel seven Class 12 students.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Searing heat continued to scorch the plains of north India as temperatures remained above 40 degrees Celsius with no relief offered by the met office from the heat wave conditions.
Lalru (Punjab), April 24 (IANS) Called modern-day 'raths', the chariots that once drove fighters to battle, these converted caravans equipped with all facilities are helping top politicians ride the campaign trail in the gruelling elections.
Chandigarh, April 22 (IANS) Over 3,500 bottles of Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) were seized here Wednesday, while they were being smuggled into Punjab, police said.
Chandigarh, April 14 (IANS) An NRI businessman who returned to the country in 2008 after spending nearly 20 years abroad is trying his luck at the ballot in the Lok Sabha polls from Chandigarh.
Chandigarh, April 9 (ANI): A group of SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) owners have joined hands to become members of The Offroaders Club, set up three-months-ago. It today boasts of 25 members from both genders coming together to explore adventure of driving off-road.
Chandigarh, April 8 (IANS) Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in Chandigarh and in the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh is posing a serious threat to the ready-to-harvest wheat crop in the region, officials said Wednesday.
Chandigarh, Apr 7 (ANI): Farmers in Chandigarh are blaming the Punjab Government for the alleged mismanagement of wheat procurement. This is now threatening to turn into a major election issue.
Chandigarh, April 3 (ANI): A growing number of global cosmetics and skin care companies are expanding their product lines in the Punjab to capitalise on the growth of urban areas in the State.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Hiring activity in February saw a 5 percent increase over that registered the previous month, according to the Naukri.com, an online headhunter.
Chandigarh, March 25 (IANS) Rainfall at regular intervals in the union territory of Chandigarh and its neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana has lowered the day and night temperature in the region.
Chandigarh, March 21 (IANS) A leading automobile designing company, which is known for manufacturing poll campaign vehicles for top politicians in the country, Saturday surrendered nearly Rs.100 million (Rs.10 crore) following income tax raids on its offices and other establishments, officials said.
Chandigarh, March 18 (IANS) Six children, in the age group of three to six, sustained burn injuries Wednesday when they ignited a chemical substance while playing near their home in a Chandigarh village, the police said.
Chandigarh, March 14 (ANI): Not very long ago Chandigarh city lacked nightlife. Things changed recently after pubs were opened here and today the young at heart can enjoy their life with friends or peers till late in the evening.
Chandigarh, March 13 (IANS) Chandigarh's Alliance Francaise is to get a new director after the previous head was arrested for possession of drugs.
Chandigarh, Mar 3 (ANI): The international folk festival in Chandigarh has attracted artistes from Russia and France this year.
Chandigarh, March 2 (ANI): A lot of corporate companies in India today want to ensure good security system in their companies following the recent Mumbai terror attacks that shocked the world with hundreds of deaths and many more injured.
