Chandigarh

AI-generated image used for representational purpose. HOSHIARPUR: Police have arrested six ‘granthis’ (Sikh priests) for allegedly abetting the suicide of a fellow granthi through threats and mental harassment, officials said on Sunday.A case has also been registered against three to four unidentified persons under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections related…

Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Parambans Singh Romana on Saturday claimed that he voluntarily withdrew his application to enter Canada after being asked to give an undertaking that he would not indulge in any political activity in the country.Romana was stopped for questioning by the Canadian immigration authorities on his arrival in Vancouver.Romana alleged…

Amritsar: Highlighting the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central govt over the last 12 years, Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday expressed confidence that the BJP was steadily progressing towards forming a govt in Punjab in 2027.Speaking to the mediapersons during his visit to Amritsar on Saturday, Khattar said the BJP was strengthening…

Hisar: Newly-elected office-bearers of the Hisar district bar association on Saturday formally assumed charge after a swearing-in ceremony. Election officer Dalip Jakhar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly elected team, which pledged to uphold transparency, protect the interests of advocates and work for the welfare of the legal fraternity. The ceremony…

Chandigarh: The appointments committee of the cabinet (ACC) has approved empanelment of two 1995-batch IPS officers of Punjab cadre Amit Prasad and Kapil Dev for holding Director General and equivalent-level posts at Centre. Amit Prasad is serving as additional director general of police (ADGP) Counter Intelligence and head of the Internal Security Wing. Kapil Dev,…

Amritsar: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) staged its first rally in Amritsar on Saturday, where supporters renewed their demand for Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.After arriving at Amritsar airport, the party’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke, paid obeisance at the Golden Temple before heading for Golden Gate, where supporters had gathered for the demonstration.Addressing the media, Dipke…

Govt schools in Chandigarh Chandigarh: At a time when govt schools in Chandigarh continue to face questions over stalled contracts of mental health counsellors and vocational teachers, the education department has warned employees against sharing office-related information with the media, saying such communication adversely affects the department’s “reputation and image”.In a June 11 communication issued…

Girl relaxes beside Sukhna Lake Times News NetworkChandigarh: A spell of evening rain brought much‑needed respite to city residents after a warm and humid day. The day was mostly sunny but clouds gathered around 8pm. By 9pm, rain lashed several parts of Chandigarh, cooling temperatures and easing the discomfort of the recent hot spell.According to…

Chandigarh: Despite explicit and timely govt alerts warning citizens to stay indoors during severe thunderstorm on the night of June 11, 2026, PGI witnessed an influx of emergency cases, culminating in two fatalities.According to PGI data, 15 patients were rushed to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries directly linked to the storm’s fury. Slippery roads…

Times News NetworkPanchkula: As part of preventive action aimed at maintaining law and order following the Sonu Nolta murder case, Panchkula Police have initiated proceedings against eight individuals allegedly linked to a criminal gang and bound them down for a period of six months.The action was taken by the Pinjore Police under Sections 126/170 and…