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The Royal Kennel Club Panchkula successfully concluded the 7th edition of its much-awaited Mega Dog Show at the Show Ground, opposite Hotel Holiday Inn, Sector 3, Panchkula. The grand event witnessed enthusiastic participation from dog lovers, breeders, and trainers from across the Tricity, various parts of India, and even abroad, giving it a truly international flavour. Mr. Arishander Singh, IPS, DGP Vigilance, and Ms. Alba Smeriglio, British Deputy High Commissioner (Chandigarh), graced the occasion as Chief Guests and appreciated the efforts of the organisers in promoting responsible dog ownership and awareness about dog breeds. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sikander Singh of the Royal Kennel Club Panchkula said that the Mega Dog Show has grown into one of the biggest canine events in North India. He added that the event aimed to create awareness about indigenous dog breeds and promote responsible pet care, in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s call to encourage the adoption of ...

A Fortnight Long Fuel Conservation Campaign  Will Be Held Under SAKSHAM   Chandigarh, February 02, 2026 : The inaugural programme of SAKSHAM 2026 was held at  Rani Laxmi Bai Bhawan, Sector 38 C  in the esteemed presence of Shri Diprava Lakra, IAS, Finance Secretary-cum-Secretary Transport, Chandigarh Administration. Under SAKSHAM 2026, Oil industry will hold activities for a fortnight from the 1 st  Feb’26 to 15 th  Feb’26, with an aim to raise mass awareness about the importance of conserving petroleum products. The awareness will be held throughout Punjab and Chandigarh (UT). Notably, t he inaugural function was jointly organised by State Level Coordinators (SLCs) of Oil Industries of Chandigarh(UT) and Punjab .   The event was coordinated by Sh. Ashutosh Gupta, State Level Coordinator, Oil Industry, Punjab and Executive Director & State Head, Punjab State Office, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL); Sh. Sushant Goyal, State Level Coordinator, Oil ...

पंचकूला,  1 फरवरी 2026: सामाजिक एवं जनकल्याणकारी गतिविधियों में अग्रणी गैर-सरकारी संगठन ने शुक्ल पक्ष की त्रयोदशी तिथि, जो कि भगवान शिव को समर्पित है, के दिन पुरुषोत्तम दास रूंगटा चैरिटेबल ट्रस्ट द्वारा  फेज़-1, औद्योगिक क्षेत्र में 201वें अन्न भंडारे का आयोजन किया गया। अन्न भंडारे में समाज के विभिन्न वर्गों एवं समुदायों के लोगों ने ट्रस्ट द्वारा आयोजित इस सेवा कार्य का लाभ उठाया। इस अवसर पर ट्रस्ट के संस्थापक एवं समाजसेवी अमिताभ रूंगटा ने इस दिवस के महत्व पर प्रकाश डालते हुए कहा कि शुक्ल पक्ष की त्रयोदशी तिथि भगवान शिव से जुड़ी मानी जाती है। शनिवार का दिन होने के कारण शनि देव की पूजा भी इस दिन विशेष फलदायी मानी जाती है। माघ मास और उत्तरायण काल में अन्न भंडारा, दान जप और ध्यान करने से पुण्य की प्राप्ति होती है और नकारात्मक प्रभावों से मुक्ति मिलती है। इस सेवा आयोजन में ट्रस्ट के सदस्य पूरे समर्पण भाव के साथ उपस्थित रहे।

Chandigarh, January 31, 2026:  KS Bhatia, a well-known serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Mr.Proptek  which is headquartered in the Chandigarh capital region, expects that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will in the budget, introduce zero capital gains tax for angel investors, venture capitalists and family houses  investing in Indian start-ups. He said that such a bold and progressive reform will significantly transform India’s start-up ecosystem. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday in the Lok Sabha.   According to Bhatia, eliminating capital gains tax on start-up investments would act as a powerful catalyst for both domestic and global investors, encouraging them to deploy larger pools of capital into Indian start-ups. “India has built a vibrant start-up landscape, but to unlock its full potential, we must create an investor-friendly policy environment. Zero capital gains tax on start-up invest...

  Zirakpur , India |  2 9  January  202 6 :  Driven by its focus on environmental sustainability and responsible community engagement, Kia India  Pvt.  Ltd., in collaboration with the Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA), organised a Panel Discussion and Culmination Ceremony under Project D.R.O.P. (Develop Responsible Outlook for Plastic) at Park Plaza Hotel,  Zirakpur .   The event marked the successful completion of Phase 3 of Project D.R.O.P. in the Tri-city region of Punjab, Kia India’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at promoting responsible plastic consumption, strengthening plastic waste management systems, and encouraging community-led environmental action.   The  programme  brought together key stakeholders from government bodies, municipal corporations, industry, civil society, and local communities to deliberate on sustainable and scalable solutions for plastic waste management,...

Chandigarh, Jan 29, 2026 :  The grand finale of Maven Ms Plus Size India 2025–26 (Season 8) was held in the Chandigarh capital region, marking another significant milestone in India’s inclusive pageantry landscape. The event was directed by the founder and visionary behind the platform, Mr. Hardeep Arora, whose continued leadership has shaped Maven into a powerful national movement. Mysuru’s Anjali B Gupta was crowned the winner of Maven Ms Plus Size India Season 8 (2025-26) while Raveena Karjodhkar from Mumbai was adjudged First Runner-Up. Maven Ms Plus Size India also saw the declaration of winners from different regions of India. Chandigarh’s Roshaali Kapoor won the title of Maven Ms Plus Size North India; Siliguri’s Shashwati Karmakar took the Maven Ms Plus Size East India crown; Ananya Paresh from Bengaluru clinched the Maven Ms Plus Size South India title; & Nargis from Mumbai earned the coveted title of Maven Ms Plus Size West India. Hardeep Arora,  Founder of ...