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Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday said Chandigarh belongs to Punjab and will always remain so and predicted that its “next big battle” with Haryana will be over river water. Sidhu’s comments came after recent remarks by Haryana leaders demanding the completion of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal for getting the state's river water share from Punjab. They have also

The Centre notified Central Service Rules in Chandigarh instead of the Punjab Service Rules, reviving a long-standing dispute between Punjab and Haryana over Chandigarh and where it belongs. Punjab passed a unanimous resolution on Friday in a special session staking a claim to Chandigarh. Here’s a look at the history of Chandigarh and its life as the capital of two states.

'Hunar Haats' have promoted entrepreneurship among artisans and provided a medium for the economic upliftment of backward sections among minorities, with crafts persons showcasing their products at its various editions, say participants. Tahira Begum from Assam's Silchar, engaged in wooden antique furniture, said, "We are happy with our sale at Hunar Haat and can now get

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday moved a resolution in the state Assembly seeking immediate transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab. In the past, the House has passed a number of resolutions urging the Central government to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab, he said. "For maintaining harmony and taking the sentiments of people into account, this House once again recommends

When Swiss-French urban planner Le Corbusier planned a 114-sq km landlocked Union Territory of Chandigarh as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, he promised the residents a rose garden, literally. But a majority of the roses have wilted and so has a blooming aspect of his heritage. Asia's largest rose garden, the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, which came into existence in

The Congress on Thursday appointed Harshwardhan Sapkal and Chetan Chauhan as AICC secretaries and said they will assist the party in-charge for Punjab and Chandigarh. Harish Chaudhary is the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for party affairs in Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. "Congress president has appointed Harshwardhan Sapkal and Chetan Chauhan as

Amid spike in Covid-19 infections, a badminton court in Chandigarh’s SD College has been converted into a 50-bed Covid care facility. The centre will have all medical facilities including oxygen cylinders. Doctor and nurses will present round the clock and will keep a track of patient through CCTV cameras installed in the facility. SD College vice Principal Rohina Khullar

Scores of farmers held a tractor march at Chandigarh-Punjab border against Centre’s new farm laws. Protesting farmers camped at border areas of the national capital, have confirmed their tractor parade on Republic Day, in order to build up pressure on the government. Farmers have been protesting for nearly two months with the agenda of seeing the new farm laws being scrapped,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new abhiyaan of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat is a booster for multiple domestic sectors amid this pandemic. With the unique ideas, Indian companies are trying to boost the economic situation with the businesses. Chandigarh-based businessman Kunal Malik started this driver-friendly cab services for tri-city and outstation too. Covid patients can call for

Setting an example for all, a young lawyer from Chandigarh, Neha Dogra is teaching underprivileged children. Going extra miles, Neha has converted a portion of roadside into a classroom. She teaches alphabets and numbers to children selling balloons. Her aim is to teach underprivileged and help them to build their community. Neha also urged youngsters to step forward for a

The Chandigarh administration is set to renovate the toilets meant for VIP access and others at Sector 17, Parade ground, at a cost of Rs 30 lakh, according to a report by The Indian Express.  The administration has floated a tender for the same amounting to Rs 29.97 lakh, of which Rs 7.71 lakh will be spent on glazed wall tiles.

Six more persons, including a nine-month-old child, tested positive for coronavirus in Chandigarh on Wednesday, taking the tally in the union territory to 446. Four members of a family in sector 50 here contracted the infection, as per the medical bulletin. A 21-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, residents of sector 41, also tested positive for the virus, it stated.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday paid floral tributes to three Indian army personnel, who died fighting the Chinese in Galwan Valley. The mortal remains of sepoys Gurbinder Singh (Sangrur), Gurtej Singh (Mansa) and sepoy Ankush Thakur (Hamirpur, HP) were brought to the Chandigarh Air Force station from Leh and will be taken by road to their native places in