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Chandigarh, 2026: Myntra, in collaboration with Vistoso ’26, CGC Mohali’s annual cultural festival, brought the Myntra Glamfest Tour to Chandigarh with a vibrant campus celebration. Hosted at one of the region’s prominent educational institutions, the event brought together 14000+ students and music enthusiasts, transforming the campus into a lively destination for fashion discovery, live entertainment, and youth culture. The Chandigarh edition witnessed enthusiastic participation throughout the day, with students engaging in fashion-led activities, campus showcases, and interactive experiences across the venue. The Myntra Experience Zone emerged as a major attraction, featuring playful interactions, styling moments, and visually immersive installations that encouraged creativity and self-expression. Student-led performances highlighted campus talent, while reward-based activities enabled seamless engagement, connecting on-ground experiences with Myntra’s digital ecosystem. The evening...

Amit Kumar wins full marathon, 1 st  runner-up title goes to Amit & Anmol Chandan adjudged 2 nd  runner-up Poonam Rana adjudged winner in the female full -marathon category, Poonam Deswal bags 1 st  runner-up title and Shivani Loht takes 2 nd  runner-up spot Chandigarh, February 22, 2026:  The Opus1Run – New Chandigarh Marathon (Run for Punjab) was successfully held on Sunday. The marathon aimed to promote health, fitness, and a strong sports culture in Punjab and the Chandigarh Capital Region. The marathon was an initiative of GB Realty and was organized by GB Legends. Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann unveiled the official jersey of the marathon. Prizes were presented to the winners by Naunihal Singh (IPS), Garima Singh (IRS), and GB Realty’s Founder and Chairman Gurinder Bhatti. The marathon was flagged-off from Doon International School, New Chandigarh and ended at the start point. Amit Kumar won the full marathon (42 km) with a time of 3:08:4...

जीवन में सुख-समृद्धि के लिए अन्न भंडारा सार्थक कार्य: अमिताभ रुंगटा पंचकुला, 21 फरवरी 2026: समाजसेवी एवं पुरुषोत्तम दास रूंगटा चैरिटेबल ट्रस्ट के संस्थापक अमिताभ रुंगटा ने कहा कि जीवन में सुख-समृद्धि और लाभ बनाए रखने के लिए अन्नदान अथवा भंडारा आयोजित करना अत्यंत सार्थक कार्य है। उन्होंने कहा कि यदि हमें अन्न भंडारे के महत्व की जानकारी है तो हमें दूसरों को भी इसके लाभ और महत्व के बारे में जागरूक करना चाहिए। अन्न भंडारे का मुख्य उद्देश्य यही होना चाहिए कि धरती पर कोई भी व्यक्ति भूखा न रहे। अमिताभ रुंगटा ने ये विचार पुरुषोत्तम दास रूंगटा चैरिटेबल ट्रस्ट द्वारा औद्योगिक क्षेत्र फेज-1 में आयोजित 204वें भंडारे के अवसर पर व्यक्त किए। इस अवसर पर भंडारा वितरण में सहयोग देने वाले स्वयंसेवक  विशेष रूप से उपस्थित रहे और आयोजन को सफल बनाने में सक्रिय भूमिका निभाई।

Chandigarh, February 20, 2026: Senior BJP leader & BJP National Council Member Sanjay Tandon on Friday held a long meeting with H Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary of Chandigarh, during which he raised several key civic, property and education-related issues and urged the administration to take early action. One of the main issues discussed during the meeting was the transfer of ownership rights to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) beneficiaries. Tandon shared his suggestions on granting ownership rights to EWS allottees and emphasised the need to convert their properties from leasehold to freehold. He said such a move would provide long-term security and empowerment to beneficiaries and expressed hope that the administration would take a positive decision soon. Tandon also strongly raised the broader issue of converting leasehold commercial, industrial and residential properties across the city into freehold. He stressed the need for the administration to prepare a clear roadmap to g...

  Marathon to Be Held on 22nd February with Theme ‘Run for Punjab’ Chandigarh, February 20, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today unveiled the official T-shirt of Opus1Run – New Chandigarh Marathon (Run for Punjab). The marathon is being organized with the objective of promoting health, fitness, and a strong sporting culture across Punjab and the Chandigarh Capital Region. Opus1Run – New Chandigarh Marathon will be held on Sunday, 22nd February 2026 and will be flagged off from Doon International School, New Chandigarh. The initiative has been undertaken by GB Realty and is being organized by GB Legends. Gurinder Singh Bhatti, Founder & Chairman of GB Realty, stated that GB Realty has consistently promoted sports as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives and that Opus1Run – New Chandigarh Marathon is aligned with the organization’s commitment toward encouraging sporting excellence. He said, “Opus1Run – New Chandigarh Marathon is not just a race, but a...

Chandigarh, February 18, 2026: In a special event celebrating literature and creativity, author Sunali Singh Ranaa’s debut book “Whispers in the Cursed Desert: Inked in Blood” (The Enchanted Dunes Saga- Volume I) was officially launched at Bahrisons in Sec 8, Chandigarh. The occasion witnessed the presence of several distinguished personalities from the fields of literature, education, industry, and society. In future two more volumes of the book will be published. Notably; Sunali Singh Ranaa, is an energy sector consultant associated with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Speaking about the book, Sunali explained that it is a mysterious and magical tale centered on a young woman named Layla, who sets out to uncover the truth behind her father’s mysterious death. During her journey, she encounters hidden worlds, lost cities, and dangerous magic, gradually realizing that she is about to unearth a much larger mystery and that she is the target of a sinister conspiracy. She adde...