CHANDIGARH

Farmers’ Protest Intensifies as Dhaliwal’s Hunger Strike Highlights Demand for Legal MSP; Crucial Government Talks

The ongoing farmers’ agitation demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) has taken a more intense turn, with Jagjit Singh Dhaliwal, a prominent leader of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), launching an indefinite hunger strike. Dhaliwal’s hunger strike underscores the growing frustration among farmers who have been pressing
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Farmers’ Meeting with Government Panel Advances as Jagjit Singh Dallewal Reaches Chandigarh for Talks

In a crucial development regarding the legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal reached Chandigarh by ambulance from Khanauri on Friday for discussions with a government panel. The meeting, initially scheduled for 5 PM, was advanced to 4 PM after farmer leaders objected to the
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Government Engages with Farmers in Chandigarh, Assures Continued Dialogue

In a significant move towards addressing farmers’ concerns and fostering constructive dialogue, the Government of India held a crucial meeting with farmer representatives in Chandigarh. The meeting, chaired by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Shri Pralhad Joshi, was part of the government’s continued outreach efforts to
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Harpreet Kaur Babla Becomes Chandigarh’s New Mayor: BJP Triumphs Amid Cross-Voting

Harpreet Kaur Babla of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been elected as the new Mayor of Chandigarh, defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-Congress alliance candidate Prem Lata by securing 19 out of 36 votes. The election witnessed three instances of cross-voting, which played a pivotal role in Babla’s victory. At
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State Election Commission Announces Schedule for Electoral Rolls in Tarn Taran, Dera Baba Nanak, and

Chandigarh, January 21, 2025: The State Election Commission has released the schedule for the preparation of electoral rolls for the upcoming general elections to the Municipal Councils of Tarn Taran (District Tarn Taran), Dera Baba Nanak (District Gurdaspur), and Talwara (District Hoshiarpur). The announcement was made on January 20, 2025,
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Music’ moves cultures and civilizations forward: Gulab Chand Kataria

A mesmerizing and spiritual musical evening was organized at Punjab Raj Bhavan today, which made the entire Raj Bhavan resonate with the cultural and musical atmosphere of Punjab and Kazakhstan. Describing this as an auspicious occasion for the Punjab Raj Bhavan, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria appreciated the tireless efforts
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Milestone in Legal Literature: Dr. K.K. Khandelwal’s Groundbreaking Commentaries on New Criminal Laws to Be

The legal fraternity is set to witness a landmark event with the release of three comprehensive legal commentaries on India’s newly enacted criminal laws, authored by Dr. K.K. Khandelwal, IAS (Retd.). The books, titled “A Treatise and Commentary on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,” “A Treatise and Commentary on the Bharatiya
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Weather Alert for Punjab: Dense Fog, Rain, and Storm Forecasts Over the Coming Days 

Important updates have emerged regarding Punjab’s changing weather conditions. The Meteorological Department has predicted dense fog over the next three days, issuing an orange alert for Tuesday. Strong winds and rainfall are likely on Wednesday, accompanied by a yellow alert indicating further weather fluctuations in the coming days. Traditionally, Lohri
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Over 3300 Candidates Compete for 48 Spots in 15th MRSAFPI Training Course Entrance Exam

Director Major General Chauhan conducts inspection at examination centre in Mohali Chandigarh, January 12: As many as 3329 candidates, on Sunday, appeared in the entrance exam for the 15th course to be commenced at the prestigious the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), SAS Nagar (Mohali). A record
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Haryana Government to draft law for illegal immigration and strengthen law enforcement

Chandigarh, January 10, 2025 – Haryana’s Chief Minister, Shri Nayab Singh Saini, has announced that the state government will introduce a new law aimed at curbing illegal immigration in the upcoming budget session. This decision comes in response to increasing concerns regarding unauthorized immigration, and the proposed legislation will focus
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