Chandigarh

Federation asks civic body to release outstanding payments immediately

The Tricity experienced light rain and thunderstorms due to the post-monsoon transition. Chandigarh saw a temperature rise. The five-day forecast predicts cloudy skies and rain, followed by clearer weather. Residual moisture and local activity cause October's thunderstorms.

Hold several top administrative posts

Procurement started on September 27

The Green Marathon Season 6 in Sector 6, Chandigarh, drew nearly 4,000 runners promoting fitness, community, and environmental responsibility. Organized by SBI, the event included Army personnel, wheelchair runners, and specially-abled children. Participants received black alkaline water. The marathon continues to 17 cities.

Directive stems from HC order dated August 22

PGIMER's Psychiatry Department, along with partners, hosted a walkathon for World Mental Health Day 2025, focusing on 'Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies'. The event promoted support avenues like TeleMANAS and saw over 400 participants, including faculty and students.

Strict laws, swift investigations can deliver justice

Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula witness light rain, thunderstorm activity; cloudy skies to persist till Tuesday before clearer conditions set in

Judge says lawyers must argue from preparation, not from their phones or artificial intelligence tools

Arhtiyas expect the arrival will remain 25 to 30% less this year due to loss of crops by floods

Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla describes the conduct of four councillors as a 'calculated and pre-planned attempt' to undermine the functioning of the MC House

#Benchmark: The address “My Lord” in courtroom, when spoken voluntarily and consciously, need not echo subservience to empire. It can also signify reverence for the ideal that justice represents — not the person who wields it, but the principle he or she must serve

Shubham Chaudhary from Chandigarh has been named Vice President of Para Powerlifting for the Paralympic Committee of India and Joint Secretary for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships organizing committee in New Delhi.

Aadya Chauhan dominated the Panchkula District Table Tennis Championship, securing titles in the Under-11, Under-13, and Under-15 categories. She won the U-11 final against Gurnek Singh, the U-13 final against Aaliya, and the U-15 final against Manya.

PGIMER Chandigarh hosted the two-day PGI Surgery Update 2025 focusing on HPB Onco-Surgery. Over 250 delegates and 40 speakers attended. The event highlighted collaboration, technology, and minimally invasive techniques, including AI. The conference aimed to advance surgical outcomes in HPB oncology.

DAV Sector 8 won the U-17 girls' cricket tournament, defeating DPS Sector 40 by 70 runs. DAV scored 115, with Jasmeet's 62 leading the way. DPS was bowled out for 45. In the third-place playoff, St Xavier's beat Carmel Convent by 63 runs.

The Punjab Mandi Board plans to sell Mohali's new fruit and vegetable market to PUDA, causing outrage. Congress opposes the move, citing its impact on businesses that recently purchased shops. They also claim the sale violates land acquisition laws.

The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Panchkula inspected the Drug De-Addiction Centre, evaluating patient care and facilities. She noted a non-functional lift, directing immediate repair, and interacted with patients to assess their well-being and the available medical support.

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Manish Tewari and H S Lucky attended a Nagar Kirtan in Chandigarh for Guru Ramdas Ji's Prakash Utsav. They offered prayers, received honors, and emphasized the Guru's teachings on compassion, unity, and preserving values of humility and justice.

Chandigarh Traffic Police organized a walkathon and awareness drives during Seva Pakhwada-2025 to promote road safety. The Safe Drive Campaign, supported by officials, highlighted helmet use, seatbelts, and traffic rules. The goal is to reduce accidents and achieve zero accidental deaths in Chandigarh.

Shri Sai Dham held a ‘Sai Baba Palki Shobha’ and ‘Rath Yatra’ today. Raju Rajasthani's troupe performed Shiva Leelas, the main attraction. The procession started at 1 pm from the temple, winding through several sectors before returning. Baba's Dhup Aarti was performed at 6 pm in Sector 33.

Roads outside Swaraj Enclave inundated

More than 200 cyclists from all across Tricity participated in the event