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First Sikh RAF Fighter Pilot Since WWII Graduates

Flight Lieutenant Arshdeep Singh Dang, born in Chandigarh, becomes the first Sikh to earn RAF fighter pilot wings since World War II. Here's his story.

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Aug 17, 2026

Simranjit Singh Mann Arrested After Disguise Attempt

Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Singh Mann arrested after Qaumi Insaaf Morcha protest turned violent in Chandigarh on Independence Day. His son among 21 booked.

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Aug 16, 2026

Hit-and-Run in Lalru: Pedestrian Killed Near PSPCL Office

A pedestrian named Rajneesh died after being hit by a speeding car near the PSPCL office in Lalru. The driver fled the scene, and police have registered a case.

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Aug 16, 2026

Digital Arrest Scam Cracked: Two Arrested in Rs 32 Lakh Fraud

Cybercrime police arrest two accused from West Bengal in separate online fraud cases, including a digital arrest scam, involving over Rs 32 lakh.

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Aug 15, 2026

Chandigarh Police Tear Gas Qaumi Insaaf Morcha Protest

Chandigarh Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse Qaumi Insaaf Morcha supporters attempting to enter the city from Mohali. Details inside.

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Aug 15, 2026

PGIMER Independence Day 2024: Patient Care Takes Center Stage

PGIMER marked the 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting, cultural performances, and a renewed commitment to patient welfare led by Director Prof Vivek Lal.

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Aug 15, 2026

Independence Day 2025: Punjab Haryana Celebrate 80th I-Day

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann hoists flag in Ferozepur, Haryana CM Nayab Saini in Hansi as both states celebrate 80th Independence Day with tight security.

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Aug 14, 2026

Fatal Car Accident on Sirhind-Chandigarh Road Claims Two Lives

Two friends were killed after their car plunged into a roadside pond near Kotla Bajwara village on the Sirhind-Chandigarh road late Thursday night.

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Aug 14, 2026

Chandigarh STP Units Drop 35% But Exports Stay Strong

Software Technology Park unit count in Chandigarh fell from 20 to 13 in two years, while software exports remain above Rs 400 crore annually, data shows.

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Aug 14, 2026

Chandigarh Heritage Furniture Auction Exceeds Estimates

Six of eight Pierre Jeanneret-designed Chandigarh heritage furniture lots sold at Wright Chicago auction for Rs 83 lakh despite FIR and MEA alert. Two pieces held back.

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Aug 13, 2026

Chandigarh Launches CBDC Food Subsidy DBT

Chandigarh becomes the first Indian state/UT to launch CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer for food subsidies under the Public Distribution System, marking a digital governance milestone.

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Aug 13, 2026

Chandigarh Stops Heritage Furniture Auction in US

Chandigarh Administration seeks diplomatic intervention and registers FIR to stop the auction of eight Pierre Jeanneret heritage furniture pieces at Wright Auction House in Chicago.

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