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Chandigarh

Tiger Shroff firing: 2 Sonepat youths among 3 held; Panipat gangster suspected mastermind

Published on Oct 19, 2026 03:05 pm IST
Two of the three suspects, who were arrested for firing on actor Tiger Shroff’s car at Juhu, Mumbai, on Sunday evening. They were presented during a press conference by superintendent of police (SP) Tejaswini Gautam in Kota on Monday hours after their arrest. (PTI Photo)
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Punjab CM video row: Ludhiana top cop Swapan Sharma questioned by ED

Ludhiana commissioner of police Swapan Sharma heading to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Chandigarh on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 20, 2026 01:20 am IST

Second Kashmir-bound bus targeted in stone-pelting incident in 24 hours

The windowpane of a bus being fixed after a stone struck it near Doraha in Ludhinaa district on Sunday night.
Published on Oct 19, 2026 03:31 pm IST

Anti-drug activist’s father welcomes Shah’s Mansa visit, rejects protest panel’s call

Farmers staging a protest outside the residence of Punjab cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh ETO in Amritsar to seek justice for anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Oct 20, 2026 01:19 am IST

CAQM team reviews stubble management measures in Punjab

A high-level team of the Commission for Air Quality Management inspecting measures to curb farm fires. (HT)
Published on Oct 18, 2026 07:46 am IST

Chandigarh: Expect dry weather with rise in day temp this week

Residents during a morning walk amid a pleasant weather at Sukhna Lake on Sunday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Oct 19, 2026 07:36 am IST

Punjab: ‘Political angle’ not explained while denying clearance, says HC on Centre’s call

The petition was allowed on Friday and the chief minister left for his France tour on Saturday. (HT File)
Published on Oct 18, 2026 07:37 am IST

Himachal to appoint PGI, AIIMS PG graduates sans tests, interviews

The appointments will be made under the 33.33% quota reserved for direct candidates, as notified by the state government on 31 January, 2026.
Published on Oct 18, 2026 11:03 pm IST

33L challaned in 5 yrs; 70% cases await disposal in Chandigarh

Top court recently asked states, UTs to freeze vehicle-related services for violators. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 19, 2026 07:34 am IST

Punjab: AAP leader moves PMLA court over ED search at Chandigarh house

The allegations are yet to be examined by the court. (HT File)
Published on Oct 18, 2026 07:37 am IST

Himachal CM joins Kullu Dussehra celebrations in Canada virtually

Nati being performed during an event organised by Himachali Pravasi Global Association (HPGA) in Ottawa. (Sourced)
Published on Oct 19, 2026 07:30 am IST

Chandigarh: Decade later, PU revives shuttle plan with shift to e-buses, e-carts

It has sought financial assistance under corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and Member of Parliament (MP) Local Area Development funds. (HT File)
Published on Oct 19, 2026 07:36 am IST

Punjab CM office graft charges: Ghuman appears before CBI, grilled for 6 hours

This was Rajbir Singh Ghuman’s first appearance before CBI after being summoned twice since the October 5 FIR. (HT)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:54 am IST

Chandigarh: 17-year-old boy stabbed to death after dispute at Sector 41 Ramlila, minor held

According to the police, the weapon pierced his heart, killing him on the spot. His friend sustained superficial injuries to his leg. (HT File)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:46 am IST

Chandigarh: CBI raids 4 outsourcing firms over forgery-collusion plaint

Firms accused of faking documents in collusion with officials to secure contracts; CBI yet to issue statement (HT File)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:48 am IST

Punjab revokes ₹40-crore waiver for Mohali realty project under ED lens

The case pertains to the allotment of a 1.13-acre food court site in Sector 62, Mohali, to Remigate for ₹32.50 crore through an auction in September 2015. (Shutterstock)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:53 am IST

Mansa: Pilot meets Jhota’s family, targets AAP over law and order

Pilot’s visit was part of Congress’ five-day yatra across the state to meet families of victims of gang violence and highlight their demand for justice. (HT)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:48 am IST

Money laundering case: HC denies bail to Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora

The 62-year-old businessman-turned-politician, who has been in custody since his arrest on May 9, had approached the high court in July. (HT)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:49 am IST

Haryana, Sweden ink ₹4,000-cr pacts to boost trade, investment

The spokesperson said that an agreement was reached on letters of intent worth ₹1,000 crore in the retail and warehousing sectors. (PTI)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:56 am IST

Chandigarh: PGI trainee doctor gets int’l award for research on childhood epilepsy

Dr Lal received the distinction at the 2026 Child Neurology Society meeting in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:30 am IST

Punjab farmers oppose tighter loan terms ahead of rabi season

Under the KCC scheme, farmers use 60% of the loan’s maximum credit limit (MCL) to meet production costs and the remaining 40% for fertilisers and agrochemicals. (HT)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:51 am IST

Punjab-origin youth gets life in London for killing girlfriend

Officers attended and found the body of Xiaoqing Ke, 39, inside the property with multiple stab wounds. (HT)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:51 am IST

Himachal seeks ₹3,525 crore for disaster losses from Centre

The issues include disasters, carrying capacity, tourism exceeding the limits of certain destinations, landslides, cloudbursts and other events affecting the Himalayan landscape. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Oct 17, 2026 07:54 am IST

Chandigarh admn promotes 11 police inspectors to DSP rank, subject to court cases

The promoted officers will remain on probation for two years from the date of joining, as stipulated in the promotion terms and conditions. (HT File)
Published on Oct 16, 2026 08:04 am IST

Chandigarh Sector 44 snatching incident: Day on, history-sheeter among 2 held

The Sector 34 police have registered a case under Sections 304(2), 3(5) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 16, 2026 08:02 am IST

Mansa activist murder: Accused pharmacist’s wife booked, SHO suspended

Protesters blocking the Bathinda-Talwandi Sabo road near Kotshamir village in response to the Punjab Bandh call on Thursday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Updated on Oct 15, 2026 06:03 pm IST

Chandigarh: When dandiya night at PU turned into a hail of lathis

Chaos on campus and traffic snarls left commuters stranded for nearly an hour. (HT File)
Published on Oct 16, 2026 06:48 pm IST

Chandigarh power firm detects power theft: 20 e-rickshaws found being charged illegally in Manimajra

The e-rickshaws were drawing a combined load of around 30 kilowatts (kW). (HT File)
Published on Oct 16, 2026 08:02 am IST

Punjab observes bandh to protest Mansa anti-drug activist’s murder

Members of Waris Punjab De raise slogans during a protest in Amritsar on Thursday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Oct 15, 2026 06:03 pm IST

Punjab cop tasked with tackling drug smuggling arrested with 15kg heroin

A Punjab Police constable, deployed with the state government’s anti-drone system to keep tabs on cross-border narcotic smuggling in Tarn Taran district, was held with 15 kg of heroin, police said on Wednesday.
Published on Oct 15, 2026 07:57 am IST