Sunday, June 28

PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Who Is Saurabh Joshi: With Father’s Photo in Hand and Tears in Eyes, Chandigarh Gets a New Mayor
Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Who Is Saurabh Joshi: With Father’s Photo in Hand and Tears in Eyes, Chandigarh Gets a New Mayor

Chandigarh: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has clinched victory once again in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation mayoral election. Saurabh Joshi, BJP’s candidate, emerged victorious with 18 votes and is now the city’s new Mayor. Overcome with emotion, Joshi was assisted by his colleagues to take the mayoral seat, holding a photograph of his late father — a moment captured on video that has gone viral on social media. Who Is Saurabh Joshi? Saurabh Joshi represents the new generation of BJP leaders who balance organizational roots with modern political acumen. A law graduate from Panjab University, Joshi’s political journey began with student politics and has now culminated in him occupying the highest office in the Municipal Corporation. He belongs to the second generation of R...
Chandigarh Mayor Election Result: BJP Triumphs Again; Saurabh Joshi Elected Mayor, Jasmanpreet Singh Becomes Senior Deputy Mayor
Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Chandigarh Mayor Election Result: BJP Triumphs Again; Saurabh Joshi Elected Mayor, Jasmanpreet Singh Becomes Senior Deputy Mayor

Chandigarh: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again emerged victorious in the Chandigarh Mayor election. BJP’s Saurabh Joshi won the mayoral seat, securing 18 votes, while Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Yogesh Dhingra received 11 votes and Congress candidate Gurpreet Gabi managed only 7 votes. The election was conducted by a show of hands, rather than ballot papers. Overcome with emotion upon his victory, Joshi was assisted by colleagues to take his seat as Mayor. He also brought a photograph of his late father to the ceremony, paying tribute to him at this momentous occasion. Vote Tally | Party | Candidate | Votes || BJP | Saurabh Joshi | 18 || AAP | Yogesh Dhingra | 11 || Congress | Gurpreet Gabi | 7 | Senior Deputy Mayor Election Following the mayoral election, v...
Rahul Gandhi Shows Unique Side in Kurukshetra, Teaches Congress Leaders Martial Arts Techniques to Tackle BJP
Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Rahul Gandhi Shows Unique Side in Kurukshetra, Teaches Congress Leaders Martial Arts Techniques to Tackle BJP

Kurukshetra: Newly appointed district Congress presidents from Haryana and Uttarakhand got a one-of-a-kind experience last week when Rahul Gandhi combined politics, martial arts, and spiritual philosophy in a training session. During the concluding phase of a 10-day training camp held in Kurukshetra, Rahul Gandhi entered the stage dressed in martial arts attire and demonstrated Jiu-Jitsu techniques with a professional instructor. The event took place on January 21, coinciding with his arrival at Ambala Airstrip via a special aircraft. Congress Leaders Astonished by Rahul’s Approach According to attendees, Rahul repeatedly asked participants to lift and throw him during the demonstration, leaving them initially astonished. He then explained the political symbolism behind it. Rahul ...
Bomb Threats Target Prominent Schools in Gurugram and Chandigarh, Panic Ensues
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Bomb Threats Target Prominent Schools in Gurugram and Chandigarh, Panic Ensues

Gurugram/Chandigarh: Panic spread in Gurugram and Chandigarh when several reputed schools received bomb threats via email. Following the warnings, security agencies immediately went on high alert. According to police reports, threatening emails were sent to official school IDs, claiming that explosives had been planted on school premises. The schools that received these threats include: Kunskaplan School, DLF Phase-1, Gurugram Lancers School, Sector-53, Gurugram Heritage Experiential Learning School, Sector-64, Gurugram Pathways World School, Badshahpur, Gurugram Upon receiving the information, local police teams promptly reached the schools, evacuated students and staff, and initiated thorough search operations. Bomb disposal squads have been deployed as a precautionar...
Surajkund Fair 2026: Set to Begin from January 31 – All You Need to Know About Tickets, Timings, and Parking
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Surajkund Fair 2026: Set to Begin from January 31 – All You Need to Know About Tickets, Timings, and Parking

Faridabad: Preparations for the Surajkund International Crafts Mela are now complete, and the public can look forward to enjoying the fair in just two days. This year, the administration has made special arrangements to ensure a seamless experience for visitors. The much-awaited Surajkund International Crafts Mela will be held from January 31 to February 15, 2026. So far, over 35 countries have confirmed participation, and confirmations from more than 10 additional countries are expected in the next few days. This year, Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya have been designated as the theme states, while Egypt is the partner country. The North Eastern states will participate as cultural partners. Fairground Takes Shape As the partner country, Egypt will send a large delegation of artists an...
Punjab and Haryana CMs Hold Positive Talks on SYL Dispute, Agree to Continue Dialogue at Official Level
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Punjab and Haryana CMs Hold Positive Talks on SYL Dispute, Agree to Continue Dialogue at Official Level

Chandigarh: Punjab and Haryana Chief Ministers met on Tuesday to discuss the long-standing dispute over the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal. The meeting, held in a positive and constructive atmosphere, ended with both leaders agreeing to continue discussions at the officials’ level and take steps toward a mutually acceptable solution. Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann addressed the media together after the meeting. Both emphasized that the SYL issue has been pending for many years, and today’s dialogue was aimed at finding common ground. Haryana CM’s StatementNaib Singh Saini said, “We convened the meeting in line with the Supreme Court’s directives. The discussion was meaningful and conducted in a positive spirit. Previously, talks were held under the chairmansh...
Faridabad Dog Abuse Case: German Shepherd Kept Tied in Balcony 24/7, Animal Lovers Seek PFA Intervention
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Faridabad Dog Abuse Case: German Shepherd Kept Tied in Balcony 24/7, Animal Lovers Seek PFA Intervention

Faridabad, Haryana: A disturbing case of alleged animal cruelty has emerged from a society in Sector-23, Faridabad, where a German Shepherd dog is reportedly being kept tied in a balcony around the clock. Dog lovers have approached the People for Animals (PFA) for intervention, while authorities have promised action after verification. According to residents, a small German Shepherd, aged approximately 4–5 years, has been confined to the balcony of a flat for nearly a year. The dog is reportedly left outside regardless of weather conditions—be it scorching sun, extreme cold, or heavy rain—and is never taken for walks or allowed to roam freely. Food is provided through a small window, and the owner is rarely seen interacting with the animal. Condition of the DogLocal dog lovers report...
Haryana Tragedy: Five Youths Sleep by Fire to Beat Cold, Three Found Dead
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Haryana Tragedy: Five Youths Sleep by Fire to Beat Cold, Three Found Dead

Hisar, Haryana: A chilling tragedy struck Hisar district on Monday when five young men trying to keep warm by lighting a fire inside a room succumbed to suffocation. Three of them were found dead the next morning, while two others were critically injured. The incident occurred at a furniture factory in Dhandur village. The five men had lit a fire in a metal bucket inside a closed room and gone to sleep. A fellow employee discovered them unconscious the following day and immediately called for help. All five were rushed to the Civil Hospital, where three—Anuj, Amarjit, and Sahil—were declared dead. Preliminary reports revealed that one of the deceased had been married just two months ago. A post-mortem for the three victims is scheduled for Tuesday. Details of the VictimsThe five men—...
Gurugram Kidnapping Foiled: Abductor Abandons Scorpio in Mud, Victim Rescued
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Gurugram Kidnapping Foiled: Abductor Abandons Scorpio in Mud, Victim Rescued

Gurugram, Haryana: A daring abduction attempt at the popular picnic spot, Leopard Trail, in Gurugram’s Aravalli region was thwarted on Sunday morning when a 23-year-old woman’s kidnapper got his vehicle stuck in mud and fled, allowing the police to rescue the victim safely. According to police reports, the suspect, a food vendor, forcibly placed the woman in his Scorpio and drove her through the city, taking her via Southern Peripheral Road, Subhash Chowk, and Sector-74 into a remote hilly and forested area. The car became immobilized on a muddy track, and when the woman raised an alarm, the abductor abandoned the vehicle and fled. Forensics teams later collected evidence at the scene, while location data from the victim’s mobile phone helped reconstruct the incident. Rapid ArrestWit...
Punjab Police Arrest Parents of Gangster Goldy Brar in 2024 Extortion Case
PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Punjab Police Arrest Parents of Gangster Goldy Brar in 2024 Extortion Case

Chandigarh: Punjab Police have arrested the parents of notorious gangster Goldy Brar, who is currently believed to be hiding in the United States. The arrests, made on Monday in Shri Muktsar Sahib district, relate to a 2024 extortion case. The accused, Shamsher Singh and Preetpal Kaur, were residing in Adarsh Nagar, Muktsar, though their family originally hails from Faridkot district, confirmed SSP Abhimanyu Rana. Case BackgroundThe case was filed in 2024 based on a complaint by a local resident of Muktsar. During the investigation, the police identified the involvement of Goldy Brar’s parents and took them into custody. Goldy Brar, who gained international notoriety as one of the main accused in the 2022 murder of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, had publicly claimed responsibil...