Chandigarh Archives

September 26, 2025 10:19 PM

Clear, precise legislative drafting vital to avoid judicial intervention: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday underscored the critical importance of clarity and precision in legislative drafting, stating that any ambiguity or “grey area” in a law increases the scope for judicial intervention. Speaking at the Mahatma G...

September 26, 2025 11:28 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony in Chandigarh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be in Chandigarh on Friday to attend the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony, marking the retirement of the iconic fighter jet after nearly six decades of service. In a post on X, Singh wrot...

May 9, 2025 11:34 AM

Chandigarh administration issues air warning alert, sounds sirens

The Chandigarh administration on Friday issued an air warning alert following intelligence inputs of a possible aerial attack, prompting authorities to sound sirens across the city. "This is a precautionary measure in view of an air warning received...

December 3, 2024 3:02 PM

PM Modi and Home Minister Shah inspect exhibition on new criminal laws in Chandigarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited an exhibition in Chandigarh on Tuesday, showcasing the implementation of India's new criminal laws. During the visit, officials provided detailed briefings to both leaders on the...

December 3, 2024 8:46 AM

PM Modi to dedicate successful implementation of three new criminal laws to Nation at Chandigarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah will witness the practical application of three laws, demonstrating how they are already reshaping the criminal justice landscape. A live demonstration will showcase how newly int...

June 1, 2024 2:22 PM

40.09 % voter turnout recorded till 1 pm, Himachal Pradesh leads with 48.63 % turnout

The seventh and the final phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections on June 1 across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh saw a voter turnout of 40.09 % till 1 pm, the Election Commission (ECI) said on Saturday. As per the ECI, Himachal...

December 23, 2023 12:11 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates and launches development projects Worth Rs. 400 Crore in Chandigarh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated nine development projects worth Rs. 368 crore and laid the foundation stone for three additional projects amounting to Rs. 32 crore in Chandigarh on December 22. The ceremony was attended by distinguished di...