BJP candidate Saurav Joshi won the Chandigarh mayoral election with 18 votes after Congress and AAP failed to coordinate, allowing the saffron party to secure a majority in the municipal corporation.
The central government cancelled the notification to dissolve Panjab University Senate, as the decision met with week-long student protests and a hunger strike.
A man allegedly stabbed his mother to death in Chandigarh's Sector 40 and initially fled the scene. The accused was arrested within five hours, as police now seek to determine the motive behind the killing.
Locals took the two sisters to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared Josef, the elder sister, dead. The younger sister, who received serious injuries, is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. The family lives in the Burail area of the city.
The northern region of India is experiencing a severe heat wave with temperatures soaring to 42 degrees Celsius. Chandigarh's popular tourist destination, Sukhna Lake, is deserted due to the extreme weather. The heat wave has impacted Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, with the entire region on orange alert. Water levels in Sukhna Lake have decreased, and city traffic has reduced as people prefer to stay indoors during afternoons.
Three students were injured and one died after violence erupted during Punjab University's Scitron Fest where Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma was performing.
A speeding Porsche allegedly hit two scooters in Chandigarh's Sector 4, killing one man and injuring two women. The impact of the collision was such that the scooter rider's body was cut into two peices.
The demolition of part of Nek Chand's Rock Garden for road expansion and parking has sparked criticism from residents and activists in Chandigarh. While the move follows a Punjab and Haryana High Court order, many see it as a blow to the city's heritage and environment.
A security lapse left Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini and Union Minister Khattar's convoy stranded for 15 minutes due to a locked gate, prompting a police investigation.
A 4-storey building collapsed in sector 17 of Chandigarh early on Monday morning. The building was 60 years old and unoccupied at the time of the incident and no injuries have been reported.
The arrest followed a complaint filed by Nikhil Chaudhary, another partner at the club, alleging that Thakur was demanding Rs 50,000 monthly and threatening harm if the demand was not met.
A bomb exploded near rapper Badshah's Chandigarh restaurant. Gangster Goldy Brar claimed responsibility. The act, captured on CCTV, is thought to be for extortion. Police are investigating.
Two suspects on a motorcycle threw a low-intensity explosive at a club in Chandigarh, shattering its window panes. Another nearby club also sustained minor damage from the impact.
Chandigarh has surpassed Delhi in pollution, with an AQI of 347 due to various environmental and human factors.
Amidst the deteriorating air quality in north India, a video went viral on Saturday showing a group of men bursting firecrackers on the roof of a moving car in Chandigarh. The incident unfolded on Thursday, October 31, in Chandigarh where firecrackers were seen setting off from the roof of a black Scorpio car. After the video went viral on social media, the Chandiragh Police took note of it and promised action against the accused. Several cities in north India, including Chandigarh, witnessed a spike in AQI levels after the fireworks on Diwali.
Chandigarh Mayor Kuldeep Kumar raised concerns about BJP's hoardings for PM Modi's visit, questioning their compliance with regulations and requesting action if permission was not obtained from the Municipal Corporation.
A madrasa teacher was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old student in Chandigarh. The accused has been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.
Chandigarh Police has announced a reward of Rs 2 lakhs for information leading to the arrest of two other suspects in connection to the case. One person has been arrested and a probe is currently underway.
In Punjab's Barnala district, a man shot dead his mother, daughter, and pet dog before taking his own life. Police believe the man had been suffering from depression for a long time.
Chandigarh Mayor and AAP leader Kuldeep Kumar claimed that Kirron Kher asked for the mike to be sanitised after his speech at an event.
