Professor Stephen Taylor links Punjab’s shifting farm labour to rural inequalities and climate change Chandigarh: Agricultural labour in rural Punjab is increasingly being undertaken by workers from outside the state rather than local residents, a shift that has contributed to tensions and growing disenchantment with farming among Punjabis, particularly young people, Professor Stephen Taylor of […]
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Commuters Caught Off Guard as Bus Routes Change, Leaving Daily Travellers Stranded Between Chandigarh and Mohali Chandigarh: The Punjab bandh on Thursday, disrupted daily travel between Chandigarh and Mohali, leaving commuters struggling to reach their workplaces and other destinations. Several people faced delays as bus routes changed, while some passengers said they had not been […]
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Charter calls for relief fund, commission, action against illegal recovery Chandigarh: The Karzmukt Bharat Abhiyan on Wednesday urged the Punjab government to introduce a debt relief package for farmers, small traders, salaried employees and economically weaker families, proposing a five-point charter that included loan relief of up to Rs 10 lakh, a dedicated fund and […]
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Ramayana episode highlights faith, humility and devotion Chandigarh: The Kevat episode from the Ramayana was staged at the Sector 48 Ramlila in Chandigarh on Wednesday, highlighting devotion, humility and selfless service through the story of Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman crossing the Ganga during their exile. According to the episode, when the three reached the […]
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Curated showcase brings Indian designers, contemporary wear, jewellery and lifestyle labels under one roof Chandigarh: The Luxe Capsule showcased a range of fashion, jewellery, home decor and lifestyle products in Chandigarh bringing together designers and brands offering traditional craftsmanship alongside contemporary styles. The collection featured Indian and Indo-Western wear, western and curated experiences, catering to […]
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Industry body flags policy uncertainty, power cuts, portal glitches, demands time-bound reforms Chandigarh: The All Punjab Crushers’ Association has urged the Punjab government to resolve operational, technical and financial issues affecting the state’s stone crusher industry, warning that continued delays could lead to a shutdown of operations and a state-wide agitation. Addressing a press conference, […]
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Two-day programme focuses on vendor partnerships, defence production, supply chain growth Chandigarh: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with the Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion, Government of Punjab, organised the ninth CII Manufacturing Excellence Exhibition in Chandigarh on October 13, 2026, to connect micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with major manufacturers, defence […]
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Three-day e-auction from October 10 to 12 fetches nearly ₹2.98 crore for 527 fancy registration numbers Chandigarh: The fancy vehicle registration number, CH01-DG-0001, fetched ₹21.31 lakh at Chandigarh’s latest e-auction, which generated a total revenue of ₹2.97 crore over three days, according to the Office of the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA), UT Chandigarh. The […]
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Court grants two-day remand as agency examines alleged fund transfers to companies Chandigarh : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested four people in an alleged multi-crore fraud case involving IDFC Bank and secured their two-day remand for questioning over suspected financial transactions linked to their associated companies. The accused were identified as Mohit Goyal, […]
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HT City’s festive extravaganza blends cultural traditions, vibrant attire and contemporary music at Nexus Elante Mall Chandigarh: Chandigarh residents celebrated Navratri at HT City’s Dandiya Night 2026, held at The Courtyard, Nexus Elante Mall, on Sunday, as traditional dandiya rhythms blended with disco music, bringing festive energy to the city. The event brought together music, […]
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