Chandigarh

Pro BJP Councillors Nominated For Chandigarh MC House

The list of nine nominated councillors to the municipal corporation House released on Thursday reflects the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dominance in the civic body.

Journalist Rana Ayyub Releases Punjabi Version of her Noted Book “Gujrat Files” said Wants to Awake Indian Masses.

Noted investigative journalist Rana Ayub on launched the Punjabi version of her book the "Gujrat Files" at Prachin Kala Kendra, Sector 35 Chandigarh.

Rana Ayub to Release Punjabi Version of her Book “Gujrat Files” On 4th Dec at Chd

Noted investigative journalist Rana Ayub would be presiding over for releasing the Punjabi version of her book "Gujrat Files",

Rana Ayyub on Gujarat Files book at Chandigarh

Gujarat Files is the account of an eight-month long undercover investigation by journalist Rana Ayyub into the Gujarat massacre, fake encounters and the murder of state Home Minister Haren Pandya that brings to the fore startling revelations.

Modi govt. decision to appoint Chandigarh Administrator triggers political storm; CM seeks review

As it was expected, the Narendra Modi led central government's decision to appoint a separate administrator for Chandigarh has sparked political controversy in Punjab.

Appointment of Administrator of Chandigarh is an anti-Punjab step by Modi, says Aam Aadmi Party

Terming the decision of appointing a separate Administrator by Narindra Modi led government at Centre as anti-Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today strongly condemned the Modi’s act.

Modi Govt. plans to appoint central Administrator for Chandigarh

In an apparently controversial move, the Narendra Modi led central government of India today decided to appoint a 'separate' Administrator for the Union territory of Chandigarh.

Amritdhari Sikh students asked to remove Kirpan on Yoga Day

As per media reports, Amritdhari Sikh students directed by the Chandigarh (U. T.) police to remove and keep their "Kirpans" at home while participating in Indian government sponsored Yoga Day in Chandigarh on June 21.

Burrail Jail Break Case: Hawara, Bheora convicted, Others acquitted by trial court [UPDATED]

As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), a trial court in Chandigarh today acquitted Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara and Paramjit Singh Bheora were convicted by a trial court in burial jailbreak case but 13 other persons against whom trial was held were acquitted.

Fresh Earthquake aftershocks experienced in Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh

Fresh earth-shakes were were today felt in parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

Controversial “Messenger of God” (MSG) sparks protests; Premier deferred

The premier show of controversial "Messenger of God (MSG)" moive was deferred today in wake of widespread protests against the release of moive. Members of various organisations on held protests in Delhi and Haryana against the proposed screening of the film featuring controversial godaman and dera sauda sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in lead role.

It’s right time to handover Chandigarh to Punjab, says Parkash Singh Badal

Amritsar, Punjab: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said that now was the proper time to handover Chandigarh to Punjab. He said that Chandigarh belongs to Punjab but due to discrimination by ‘Congress led governments in India’ Punjab was deprived of it’s capital city.

Activists of NSUI, SOI, PUSU and cops engage in muscle power check at PU

Chandigarh (August 27, 2014): In a clash involving cops and activists of various students bodies, including National Students Union of India (NSUI), Students Organization of India (SOI) and Punjab University Students Union (PUSU) reportedly took place at Punjab University today, in which four youths and one policeman were injured.

Chandigarh issue: Chandumajra want “Original residents”, not outsiders, to be consulted

Moga, Punjab (June 16, 2014): Speaking first ever fair and loud in favour of Punjab on the issue of transferring Chandigarh to Punjab, Anadpur Sahib MP Prem Singh Chandumajra asked to ask original residents of Chandigarh not outsiders whether they want to live in Chandigarh or not. While advocating for transferring Chandigarh to Punjab during a live talk on Zee Punjabi news channel on Monday evening (June 16, 2014), Chandumajra asked those people, who were talking of conducting opinion poll in Chandigarh on the issue of transferring Chandigarh to Punjab, that why this opinion poll now why was not conduct at that time when Haryana was formed. “It is not fair to ask those people who are outsiders but not the original habitant of Chandigarh after five decades. Why the government did not conducted such opinion poll in 1966? he questioned. He further questioned that the union government did not conducted any opinion poll while forming Telangana and some other states. It is a partiality and injustice with Punjab, he added.

Badal diverting intentions of people by talking of “traditional issues”, says Jakhar

On the issue of transferring Chandigarh to Punjab state, Congress Legislative Party leader Sunil Jakhar has stated that the Badals are diverting the intension of the people from the real issue for what they had met Modi three days ago.

Will not allow union government to hand over Chandigarh to Punjab says Kuldeep Bishnoi of Haryana Janhit Congress

The politics has heat up on the issue of handing over of Chandigarh and Punjabi speaking areas to Punjab as Kuldeep Bishnoi of Haryana Janhit Congress hit back at Akali Dal by saying that they will not allow union government to hand over Chandigarh to Punjab.

Congress releases 2nd list of 71 candidates; Re-fields Pawan Bansal from Chandigarh

New Delhi, India (March 13, 2014): As per information the Congress party has released second list of 71 candidates for Lok Sabha elections 2014. The Congress party has renamed former railway minister Pawan Bansal from Chandigarh brushing aside the “taint” argument.

Marginalization of Punjabi language continues in Chandigarh – Written test for Driving license in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telgu & Kannada only

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 01, 2013): A detailed news report in Punjabi Tribune, a regional vernacular published from Chandigarh has revealed that marginalization of Punjabi language continues in Chandigarh.

Sikhs being subjected to humiliation not only in foreign land but also in their own motherland, says Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (August 21, 2013): Firing a salvo against PGI doctor Dr K Gauba for "showing disrespect" to Sikh religious articles like kara and kirpan, the Dal Khalsa on Tuesday demanded suspension and registration of a case against him for hurting the religious sentiments of not only aggrieved students but also of Sikhs at large.

PGI forced Sikh students to remove articles of faith

Chandigarh, Punjab (August 20, 2013): It is learnt that the parents of some Sikh students have alleged that their children were asked to remove religious symbols like kirpan and kada to gain entry at some centres here for the Post Graduate Institute Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh entrance test.

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