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August 15, 2026 12:47 PM

Centre launches CBDC-based food subsidy transfer under PMGKAY in Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli

The Centre on Friday launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of food subsidies under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, marking the first large-scale application of CBDC in a Central Government welfare programme. The initiative was inaugurated by Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, along with Punjab Govern...

August 14, 2026 6:02 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches CBDC-based DBT pilot for foodgrain distribution in Chandigarh

Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) pilot in Chandigarh, aimed at making foodgrain delivery under the Public Distribution System (PDS) more transparent, secure and timely. The initiative was launched at Tagore Theatre in an event chaired by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Ren...

July 17, 2026 5:48 PM

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth Rs 4,700 crore in Chandigarh; says city is ‘model of development’ for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹4,700 crore in Chandigarh, covering healthcare, education and road infrastructure. Describing Chandigarh as a benchmark for planned urban development, he said the city's progress benefits not only the Union Territory but also neighbouring Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said, "Chandigarh is not just...

April 30, 2026 7:51 PM

J.P. Nadda highlights India’s healthcare expansion during PGIMER Chandigarh convocation

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday underscored India’s rapid expansion in healthcare infrastructure while addressing the 39th convocation of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh where 682 graduates were conferred degrees. Speaking at the ceremony, Nadda highlighted the transformation in India’s medical education ecosystem over the past decade, noting that the number of AIIMS institutions has risen to 23, while medical colleges ...

September 26, 2025 10:15 PM

Clear, precise legislative drafting vital to avoid judicial intervention: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday underscored the critical importance of clarity and precision in legislative drafting, stating that any ambiguity or “grey area” in a law increases the scope for judicial intervention. Speaking at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) in Chandigarh, Birla called for simple, welfare-oriented, and unambiguous drafting of laws to ensure effective governance and minimize unnecessary judicial interference. “Legislative drafting...

September 26, 2025 11:26 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony in Chandigarh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be in Chandigarh on Friday to attend the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony, marking the retirement of the iconic fighter jet after nearly six decades of service. In a post on X, Singh wrote: “Today, 26th September, I shall be in Chandigarh. Shall attend the Decommissioning ceremony of IAF’s MiG-21. Looking forward to it.” Inducted in 1963, the MiG-21 has been a cornerstone of India’s air power. The first squadron, 28 Squadron...

May 9, 2025 11:23 AM

Chandigarh administration issues air warning alert, sounds sirens

The Chandigarh administration on Friday issued an air warning alert following intelligence inputs of a possible aerial attack, prompting authorities to sound sirens across the city. "This is a precautionary measure in view of an air warning received from the Air Force Station. Citizens are advised to stay calm, remain indoors, and await further instructions from official sources," read a statement from the Deputy Commissioner's office. As a safety measure, all educational institutions in Chand...

December 3, 2024 2:57 PM

PM Modi and Home Minister Shah inspect exhibition on new criminal laws in Chandigarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited an exhibition in Chandigarh on Tuesday, showcasing the implementation of India's new criminal laws. During the visit, officials provided detailed briefings to both leaders on the successful nationwide rollout of the three new laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The exhibition emphasized the transformative impact these laws are having on the country’s criminal ...

December 3, 2024 9:01 AM

PM Modi to dedicate successful implementation of three new criminal laws to Nation at Chandigarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah will witness the practical application of three laws, demonstrating how they are already reshaping the criminal justice landscape. A live demonstration will showcase how newly introduced digital platforms like e-Sakshya, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti and e-Summons have streamlined law enforcement, judicial procedures and evidence management by simulating a crime scene investigation. These applications have been developed by the Nat...

September 16, 2024 5:44 PM

40.09 % voter turnout recorded till 1 pm, Himachal Pradesh leads with 48.63 % turnout

The seventh and the final phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections on June 1 across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh saw a voter turnout of 40.09 % till 1 pm, the Election Commission (ECI) said on Saturday. As per the ECI, Himachal Pradesh recorded a high voter turnout at 48.63% till 1 pm. Other states where polling is underway in the sixth phase are Bihar- 35.65 %, Chandigarh--40.14 %, Jharkhand--46.80 %, Odisha--37.64 %, Punjab--37.80 %, Uttar Pradesh--39.31 and West Bengal...