News for 'Chandigarh'

Spotted: Kirron Kher in Chandigarh

Spotted: Kirron Kher in Chandigarh

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Reader Rajesh Khurana has sent us a photograph.

Kejriwal likely to skip ED summons again: Sources

Kejriwal likely to skip ED summons again: Sources

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal is unlikely to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy, sources in the party said.

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The marathon polling process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha ended on Saturday with the seventh phase of elections witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent, amid clashes between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in Sandeshkhali and some other parts of West Bengal.

Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The protest continued even as the Supreme Court intervened in the matter and constituted a 10-member National Task Force to formulate a protocol for ensuring the safety and security of doctors and other healthcare professionals.

RS disrupted over Chandigarh stalking, currency issues

RS disrupted over Chandigarh stalking, currency issues

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Centre wanted to push the Banking Regulation Bill, the Opposition wanted to discuss stalking case.

Bank Liable For Employee Oversight

Bank Liable For Employee Oversight

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Commission concluded that the bank officials had evidently been negligent in failing to compare the signature prior to making payment, notes Jehangir B Gai.

NTA declares final NEET-UG results, toppers down to 17 from 61

NTA declares final NEET-UG results, toppers down to 17 from 61

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

"The re-revised score cards are live now," a senior NTA official said.

Modi inaugurates new terminal at Chandigarh airport

Modi inaugurates new terminal at Chandigarh airport

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

AAI has 51% stake in the project while Punjab and Haryana have 24.5% equity each.

Chandigarh plans Education City

Chandigarh plans Education City

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

An area of 150 acres has been earmarked for the Education City, in which, 75 acres has been reserved for private institutions in phase one and 75 acre for an institute of design and other professional colleges. This would include a 30-acre area for common facilities like market, gym, sports facilities etc.

Trousers rolled-up, shoes in hands: How MPs reached Parliament

Trousers rolled-up, shoes in hands: How MPs reached Parliament

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Monsoon's first spell in Delhi early Friday inundated the most posh areas of the city alike, including the Lutyens' Delhi which is home to several ministers and MPs, giving them a hard time reaching Parliament for the 18th Lok Sabha session.

Back after 14 months! Rishabh Pant to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024

Back after 14 months! Rishabh Pant to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Pant will reclaim his captaincy role for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

Assam will bring law for life term in 'love jihad' cases: Sarma

Assam will bring law for life term in 'love jihad' cases: Sarma

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The term 'love jihad' is used by right-wing groups to allege a ploy by Muslim men to lure Hindu women into religious conversion through marriage.

Modi, Kangana in fray as India votes in final phase

Modi, Kangana in fray as India votes in final phase

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Other prominent candidates among the 904 in the fray are Union minister Anurag Thakur, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's daughter Misa Bharti.

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,961 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

Dense fog engulfs North India; zero visibility at many places

Dense fog engulfs North India; zero visibility at many places

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Satellite imagery showed a layer of dense fog extending from Punjab and north Rajasthan to the northeast. Patches of fog were also visible along the east coast.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

Patanjali Foods gets show cause notice for GST dues

Patanjali Foods gets show cause notice for GST dues

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Patanjali Foods has been served a show cause notice by the GST intelligence department, asking the company to explain why input tax credit worth Rs 27.46 crore should not be recovered from it. The yoga guru Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved Group firm, which is mainly into the edible oil business, has received the notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, Chandigarh Zonal Unit, according to a regulatory filing made by the company on April 26.

Khattar hints at being fielded in Lok Sabha polls

Khattar hints at being fielded in Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Hours after he resigned as Haryana chief minister along with his cabinet ministers, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Manohar Lal Khattar Tuesday hinted that he may be fielded by the party in the coming Lok Sabha polls.

Govt orders probe into Bishnoi's Eid wish to Pak gangster from Guj jail

Govt orders probe into Bishnoi's Eid wish to Pak gangster from Guj jail

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

A video purportedly showing gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, lodged in Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Central Prison since August 2023, speaking to Pakistan's gangster Shahzad Bhatti on a video call surfaced on Tuesday, prompting the Gujarat government to order a probe.lawr

AirAsia to start flight between Chandigarh, Bengaluru

AirAsia to start flight between Chandigarh, Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The company, which will be first direct flight between Chandigarh and Bengaluru, will offer ticket at a minimum rate of Rs 1,900 inclusive of all taxes.

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The threshold for a heat wave is met when the maximum temperature of a weather station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly regions, and the departure from normal is at least 4.5 notches.

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The weather office said intensity of heat wave/severe heat wave has slightly reduced over some parts of northwest and adjoining central India.

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.

Driven by mother, Panwar eyes Olympic glory

Driven by mother, Panwar eyes Olympic glory

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Race walker Suraj Panwar gears up for debut within debut at Olympics

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Temperatures remained above 45 degrees Celsius in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, affecting daily life as many chose to remain indoors in the afternoon.

Can Hema Malini Charm Mathura Again?

Can Hema Malini Charm Mathura Again?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Hema Malini is a rare Bharatiya Janata Party star politician who has been asked to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election for a third time.

Farmers' agitation: Shooters sweat over Olympic selection trials in Patiala

Farmers' agitation: Shooters sweat over Olympic selection trials in Patiala

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

More than 150 shotgun shooters are sweating over their participation in crucial national Olympic trials later this month in Patiala in the wake of the farmers' agitation.

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Every actor has to really look within, because a lot of them are not really in touch with reality.'

Lions outplay Chandigarh Dynamos

Lions outplay Chandigarh Dynamos

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Bangalore Lions outplayed Chandigarh Dynamos 4-2 in the first of best-of-three finals of the Premier Hockey League.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The agents allegedly confiscated the passports of Indians arriving in Russia and forced them to fight with the armed forces, officials said.

Delhi Gets Ready To House New MPs

Delhi Gets Ready To House New MPs

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'We don't have a say which MP stays where. We prepare everything and allot according to the list we get from Parliament.'

Yami Wraps Up 'Most Important Film'

Yami Wraps Up 'Most Important Film'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Ayushmmann enjoys a treat in Chandigarh... Nimrat spends time at home in Bikaner... Bhagyashree makes a short trip to the US...

Kejriwal hits Chandigarh's streets for Gul Panag

Kejriwal hits Chandigarh's streets for Gul Panag

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal commenced his road show in Chandigarh on Sunday in support of party candidate Gul Panag for the April 10 election.

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Sources said the duo attackers -- Rohit Rathore of Jaipur and Nitin Fauji of Haryana's Mahendragarh -- had planned to flee the country and had been allegedly promised Rs 50,000 each to kill Gogamedi.

Wipro plans campus in Chandigarh

Wipro plans campus in Chandigarh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

The Chandigarh administration has approved the allotment of 30 acres of land to Wipro Technologies Limited in the second phase of the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park.

Delhi Capitals Vs Punjab Kings: The Best Fielding!

Delhi Capitals Vs Punjab Kings: The Best Fielding!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Vote for the best catches of the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match.

Opportunistic 'INDI alliance' failed: Modi

Opportunistic 'INDI alliance' failed: Modi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exuded confidence that people have voted in record numbers to re-elect the National Democratic Alliance government and said the 'opportunistic INDI Alliance' failed to strike a chord with the voters who rejected their 'regressive politics'.

North India reels under heatwave, Delhi's Narela sizzles at 47.1 deg C

North India reels under heatwave, Delhi's Narela sizzles at 47.1 deg C

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Delhi sweltered under intense heat as the Safdarjung observatory, considered the official marker of the national capital, noted a high of 43.8 degrees Celsius, four notches above the normal average.

Spotted: Imran Khan in Chandigarh

Spotted: Imran Khan in Chandigarh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Reader Deepak Chowdhary has sent us this photograph of the actor.