Chandigarh

Chidambaram reviews security with Chandigarh, Haryana officials

Chidambaram for setting up war room to deal with terrorChandigarh, Apr 8 : Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday held two separate meeting with officials of Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh to review the internal security situation ahead of Lok Sabha elections. According to police sources, Chidambaram, who reached Chandigarh this morning, held an hour-long review meeting with Punjab Governor and UT administrator, S F Rodrigues, Adviser Pradip Mehra, Home Secretary Ram Niwas and other senior officials.

PETA activists protest in Chandigarh

PETA activists protest in ChandigarhChandigarh, Apr

Angry Chandigarh farmers allege mismanagement of wheat procurement

Angry Chandigarh farmers allege mismanagement of wheat procurementChandigarh, Apr 7 : Farmers in Chandigarh are blaming the Punjab Government for the alleged mismanagement of wheat procurement. This is now threatening to turn into a major election issue.

The Food Corporation of India store houses are packed with grain, but little has been done to channelise it into the Public Distribution System.

Punjab Minister Kanwaljit Singh to be cremated today

Punjab Minister Kanwaljit Singh to be cremated todayChandigarh, Mar 30 : Punjab Cooperation Minister Kanwaljit Singh, who was killed in a road accident on Sunday, would be cremated today at Chandigarh Sector 25 cremation ground at 2 p. m.

In the honour of Singh, the Punjab Government has announced a three-day state mourning. All the state government offices would remain closed today as a mark of respect to the 67-year old Shiromani Akali Dal leader.

Chandigarh organizes its maiden Art and Heritage Festival

Chandigarh organizes its maiden Art and Heritage FestivalChandigarh, Mar 30: Chandigarh organised a six-day 'Arts and Heritage Festival' to promote itself as a tourist destination, with the help of State's Tourism Department.

The inaugural event at the festival saw a scintillating performance by Hindustani Music proponent Shubha Mudgal. A lot of people connected with art and theatre participated in this event.

Chand Mohammed gives talaq to Fiza

Chand Mohammed gives talaq to FizaChandigarh, Mar 14 : Former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Chander Mohan alias Chand Mohammed has given `talaq' to his estranged second wife Fiza alias Anuradha Bali on phone.

Addressing to reporters here, Fiza said that Chand uttered `talaq' three times to her on phone and also sent an SMS reading the same.

Chand was given a clean chit by the Punjab Police on a complaint filed by Fiza against him of rape, cheating, intimidation and hurting sentiments filed by Fiza against him.

Police had termed the case as fallout of a `strained relationship'.

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