22062026-CT-01.qxd 6/22/2026 1:15 AM Page 1 c m y b Chandigarh tribune NIKHIL SHINES WITH BAT AS HAWKS DEFEAT ROYAL TITANS NEW SERIES PARDHAN EXPLORES STUDENT POLITICS CARRY ON JATTA 4 TRAILER PROMISES LAUGHTER, NOSTALGIA A 69-run contribution by Nikhil Thakur helps HIIMS Hawks register six-wicket victory over Royal Titans. P3 Lead actors Karan and Priyanka share insights into the series, their experience of bringing the story to life. P4 The trailer of Carry On Jatta 4was unveiled on Sunday, giving fans a glimpse into another laughter-packed entertainer. P4 » » /THETRIBUNECHD PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 38°C | MIN 25°C YESTERDAY MAX 39.8°C | MIN 25°C SUNSET MONDAY 7:27 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 5:22 AM » MONDAY | 22 JUNE 2026 | CHANDIGARH FORECAST FACEBOOK/CHANDIGARHTRIBUNE AIR QUALITY INDEX CHANDIGARH 401-500 301-400 201-300 101-200 51-100 0-50 90 SEVERE VERY POOR POOR MODERATE SATISFACTORY GOOD ITBP personnel and local residents perform various asanas to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga at the Parade Ground, Panchkula, on Sunday. TRIBUNE PHOTOS: VICKY WHAT’S ON APNI MANDI Chandigarh: Sectors 43 & 45 Mohali: Sectors 70, 78 & Phase 5 Please send information about events in tricity at: whatson@tribunemail.com POWER SHUTDOWN CHANDIGARH 7 am to 10 pm: Parts of Hallomajra village, ITBP campus and Behlana 8.30 am to 12 noon: Parts of Sectors 9, 37 and 46, motor market, main bazaar, Janta Rehri Market, Nagla Mohalla, Pocket No. 1 in Manimajra 10 am to 1 pm: Parts of Sectors 25 and 50, Dadumajra village and Bhaskar Colony 11 am to 1 pm: SDM office, MC office, CTU depots and solid waste processing plant INBRIEF ONE ARRESTED ON THEFT CHARGE Chandigarh: The police have arrested Suraj of the Kansal area in Mohali on the charge of theft. A case under Sections 305 and 317(2) of the BNS was registered by the IT Park police on a complaint filed by Daya Nand Sharma. He had alleged that an unidentified person stole his mobile phone and withdrew Rs 40, 750 from his account. Further investigation in the case is underway, said police officials. TNS Tricity soaks in Yoga Day spirit Tribune News Service No cases on HC cause list, only yoga on the agenda Saurabh Malik Tribune News Service Chandigarh, June 21 A state-level event was held at Tiranga Park in Sector 17 here today to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga. Reports of the Yoga Day celebrations were also received from Mohali and Panchkula. Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, who presided over the event, urged people to make yoga part of their everyday lives. Yoga is not just about physical exercises but a way of life that helps keep the body healthy, the mind calm and life balanced, he added. On the occasion, Kataria felicitated Chandigarh’s young yoga achievers Anushka Sharma, Abhay Mishra and Dev for their outstanding performances in national and international competitions. He also honoured the representatives of 14 organisations and institutions for their contribution to promoting yoga in the city. The Administrator was accompanied by Mayor Saurabh Joshi, Finance Secretary Diprava Lakra, Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar, Sports Secretary Prerna Puri, Hospitality Secretary Swapnil M Naik and DC Nishant Kumar Yadav. A large number of residents participated in the event. 3,217 take part in PGI event The PGIMER observed Yoga Day with the spirit of together- Judges, advocates and staff perform yoga on the High Court premises in Chandigarh on Sunday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: PARDEEP TEWARI ness, bringing together healthcare professionals, faculty members, students, employees and their families in a celebration of wellness through yoga. The event was graced by Dr Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER; Pankaj Raj, Deputy Director, Administration; Dr RK Ratho, Dean (Academic); Dr Sanjay Jain, Dean (Research); and Dr JS Thakur, president, World NCD Federation. Organised by the Collaborative Centre for Mind Body Intervention through Yoga, the event, which was held at the PGI Sports Complex, witnessed 3,217 participants. Dr Akshay Anand, Professor Incharge, Yoga Centre, said that an ongoing research on yoga at the PGIMER had shown promising results so far. He invited the participants to the yoga centre, PGIMER, where 38 sessions are held every day. Dr Vivek Lal said, “Yoga is a way you behave positively, yoga is a way you think positively, yoga is a way you act positively.” North Zone Cultural Centre A mega yoga-related event was organised by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) at Kalagram here in which more than 300 yoga enthusiasts from across the city took part. NZCC officer Rajesh Bakshi stated that yoga was an integral part of the ancient Indian heritage that fostered mental peace and spiritual balancing, besides offering physical health benefits. Dist Legal Services Authority The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) organised a yoga session at the District Court Complex, Sector 43. The event was held under the supervision of the State Legal Services Authority (SLSA). The session was conducted under the leadership of Arun Kumar Agarwal, Member Secretary, SLSA; and Sunil Kumar, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, DLSA. State Bank of India The SBI celebrated Yoga Day at Sector 17 in line with this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”. The session was conducted by Umesh Mittal, a yoga teacher. Tushar Foundation Tushar Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, held a special yoga and health programme, which was presided over by senior BJP leader Sanjay Tandon. Ayurveda expert Acharya Manish, and fitness icon Tripat Singh were also present. Meanwhile, over 350 people participated in “Livathon – Yoga for Life” organised by Livasa Hospitals at Sukhna Lake. Local residents and health experts participated in a special yoga session. Chandigarh, June 21 The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Sunday convened for proceedings of an unusual kind. Clad mostly in white T-shirts or shirts paired with dark track pants, judges, members of the Bar and court officials stretched in unison on yoga mats spread across the plaza as they gathered to observe the 12th International Day of Yoga. There were no petitions to be heard and no judgments to be pronounced. Framed by the towering geometric pillars and concrete arches of Chandigarh’s iconic High Court complex, the outstretched arms of those assembled seemed to mirror the symmetry of the landmark structure itself. Bathed in the morning light, participants formed neat rows across the plaza as yoga instructors led them through a series of “asanas”, “pranayama” and meditation exercises. Organised under the aegis of Acting Chief Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, the event was also attended by Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi. The event focused on this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlighting the importance of yoga in promoting physical vitality, mental well-being and quality of life, particularly among the elderly. Storm hits Tricity, but hot & 2,789 candidates appear for NEET re-exam in UT humid conditions to persist Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Chandigarh, June 21 After a week during which several weather alerts failed to bring rain to the Tricity, parts of Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula witnessed rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds on Sunday night, bringing temporary relief from the prevailing hot and humid conditions. The weather change came shortly after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a fresh warning around 10 pm, forecasting thunderstorms in several districts of Punjab and Haryana, including Mohali and adjoining areas of the Tricity. Soon after the warning, light to moderate rain, accompanied by gusty winds, was experienced in parts of the Tricity. The storm disrupted normal life in several areas. Power supply was suspended in multiple sectors and residential A pedestrian walks in rain in Chandigarh. PHOTO: PARDEEP TEWARI localities as gusty winds damaged electricity infrastructure. There were reports of tree branches snapping, power lines breaking down and poles being uprooted at some places. Several areas also witnessed temporary fluctuations in electricity and water supply as utility agencies rushed to restore services. The late-night weather activity stood in contrast to the broader trend of the past week, during which repeated yellow and orange alerts for thunderstorms and rain had produced little impact across the Tricity despite active weather systems affecting neighbouring regions. According to the latest IMD bulletin, Chandigarh recorded a maximum temperature of 39.8 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees above the previous day’s reading and 2.3 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 25 degrees Celsius — 2.6 degrees below normal. Continued on page 2 Chandigarh, June 21 The National Eligibilitycum-Entrance Test (NEETUG) re-examination, conducted amid tight scrutiny following the paper leak controversy, concluded smoothly across the city today. A total of 2,789 candidates appeared for the examination at seven designated centres. The examination was held from 2 pm to 5.15 pm under stringent security arrangements. No incidents of cheating, malpractice or disorder were reported at any of the centres. Police personnel were deployed outside all venues. Barricades were put up near the centres to regulate traffic. The examination was held at Government Girls Model Senior Secondary School (GGMSSS), Sector 18; Government Model Senior Secondary Schools (GMSSS) in Sectors 19, 26 and 46; and Kendriya Vidyalayas in Sectors 29, 31 and 47. The candidates were allowed to c m y b Students undergo strict checking at a NEET-UG examination centre in Chandigarh on Sunday. TRIBUNE PHOTOS: PARDEEP TEWARI enter the centres between 11 am and 1.30 pm, after which the gates were shut by the staff. Security checks were carried out at multiple levels before candidates were allowed to enter the examination halls. The first level of screening was conducted by police personnel, fol- lowed by checks by officials from the National Testing Agency (NTA). Authorities also carried out detailed checking, including frisking and the inspection of candidates’ hair and accessories. Students wearing spectacles underwent additional verification of their eyewear. Meanwhile, candidates described the paper as more difficult than average and tougher than the NEET-UG examination conducted on May 3. Many students said the physics section was particularly lengthy and time-consuming. Several questions in chemistry were calculation- intensive, requiring a considerable time, while the biology section was comparatively easier. Mohali: As many as 2,642 candidates appeared for the NEET re-exam at eight designated centres in Mohali district. Of the 3,058 candidates registered at these centres, 416 were absent.