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Chandigarh: Former MP Bansal flays BJP’s ‘slum-free’ initiative
Bansal said that under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), the UPA government had formulated the Small Flats Scheme in 2006 to construct 25,728 small flats in Chandigarh to rehabilitate all the families living in 18 slum colonies in the city
Published on May 08, 2025 08:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh residents asked to Pay property tax by May 31 to avail rebate
The commissioner further said that these revisions are a significant step towards ensuring enhanced revenue generation, improved service delivery and greater financial autonomy for the Chandigarh MC
Published on May 08, 2025 08:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Mock drills, air raid sirens, blackouts: Tricity tests its readiness
A near-complete blackout was observed from 7:30 pm to 7:40 pm across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula after the air raid warning sirens went off. Barring a few places, residents and establishments switched off the lights. Motorists, excluding a few, parked their vehicles on roadsides and turned off their headlights.
Published on May 08, 2025 08:42 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh/mohali/panchkula
Mock drills, blackout rehearsals conducted at several locations in Punjab
Mock drills, blackout rehearsals conducted at several locations in Punjab
Published on May 07, 2025 09:49 PM IST
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Punjab & Haryana HC restrains Punjab from 'interfering' in Bhakra Nangal Dam functioning
Punjab & Haryana HC restrains Punjab from 'interfering' in Bhakra Nangal Dam functioning
Updated on May 07, 2025 04:44 PM IST
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Water row: Punjab tell HC its police not interfering with BBMB's work
Water row: Punjab tell HC its police not interfering with BBMB's work
Published on May 06, 2025 10:16 PM IST
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Railways beat RCF, Kapurthala to win hockey meet
Railways beat RCF, Kapurthala to win hockey meet
Published on May 06, 2025 09:45 PM IST
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Haryana approves scheme to provide ₹10,000 monthly honorarium to artistes
Haryana approves scheme to provide ₹10,000 monthly honorarium to artistes
Published on May 05, 2025 11:21 PM IST
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Haryana rights body orders probe into allegations of racial bullying of minor student
Haryana rights body orders probe into allegations of racial bullying of minor student
Published on May 05, 2025 10:07 PM IST
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Water issue: BBMB moves HC, accuses Punjab of forcibly taking over Nangal dam
Water issue: BBMB moves HC, accuses Punjab of forcibly taking over Nangal dam's operation
Updated on May 05, 2025 08:29 PM IST
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Day before protest, several SKM leaders put under 'house arrest' in Punjab: Farmer leaders
Day before protest, several SKM leaders put under 'house arrest' in Punjab: Farmer leaders
Updated on May 05, 2025 12:33 PM IST
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Roundabout | Dilli ‘O’ Dilli visited by Punjab storytellers
Khushwant Singh gives an inside view in the piece ‘The Builders’ including the role of his contractor father Sardar Sobha Singh
Published on May 04, 2025 08:52 AM IST
Nirupama Dutt
Storm leaves Mohali, Chandigarh powerless; brace for more showers, gusty winds
Residents in Mohali’s Sector 125, New Sunny Enclave, reported power cuts lasting up to three hours, while those in Badmajra, Balongi, Jujhar Nagar and nearby villages faced prolonged outages that stretched through the night
Published on May 03, 2025 09:32 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh/mohali
Chandigarh: Teen member of robbers’ gang held, 3 bikes recovered
According to police, the gang had been active in Chandigarh and Mohali, where they robbed people at gunpoint; apart from this, they were also behind several theft cases
Published on May 02, 2025 09:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: RLA’s threat drives repeat traffic violators to pay up
1.54 lakh traffic challans cleared in past three months, ₹9.66 crore collected in fine — an impressive 16-fold rise from same period last year
Published on May 02, 2025 09:24 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Centre defers May 4 meeting with farmers over participation of Punjab govt
Centre defers May 4 meeting with farmers over participation of Punjab govt
Published on May 02, 2025 12:10 AM IST
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Mohali: Duo who slit 60-year-old’s throat to grab ₹3 lakh awarded life in prison
As per case files, the murder had taken place in January 2019 when Raj Kumar, a 60-year-old resident of Shivalik Vihar, Phase 2, was found dead with his throat slit; Accused Shubham had called Raj Kumar to confirm his location before the murder
Published on May 01, 2025 08:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Punjab: Wipe out drugs from streets by May 31 or face action, district police chiefs told
Punjab: Wipe out drugs from streets by May 31 or face action, district police chiefs told
Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:36 PM IST
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Family of Indian student seeks Centre's help to bring her body back from Canada
Family of Indian student seeks Centre's help to bring her body back from Canada
Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:31 PM IST
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Beant Singh Memorial Centre: 6 years on, Chandigarh admn to finally start construction of auditorium, convention centre
In 2019, the UT administration approved the development of the Centre along the lines of the India International Centre in New Delhi. As per the plan, the memorial was to have nine components but only four have so far been completed. These include a library, a memorial, an open-air theatre, and a cafeteria.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:38 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Punjab: Govt officials asked to remain available on mobile phones after office hours, on holidays
Punjab: Govt officials asked to remain available on mobile phones after office hours, on holidays
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 10:27 PM IST
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BSF jawan detained by Pak: Pregnant wife, son arrive at Chandigarh airport from Hooghly
BSF jawan detained by Pak: Pregnant wife, son arrive at Chandigarh airport from Hooghly
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:37 PM IST
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Punjab govt to deploy anti-drone system to check smuggling of drugs, weapons
Punjab govt to deploy anti-drone system to check smuggling of drugs, weapons
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 03:53 PM IST
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Punjab wants to end drug trafficking by May 31, DGP tells officers to lead from front
Punjab wants to end drug trafficking by May 31, DGP tells officers to lead from front
Published on Apr 28, 2025 01:26 PM IST
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Over 2,200 litres of illegally pilfered ENA seized in Punjab; potential hooch tragedy averted
Over 2,200 litres of illegally pilfered ENA seized in Punjab; potential hooch tragedy averted
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 10:28 PM IST
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Will boycott May 4 talks if Punjab invited: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal
Will boycott May 4 talks if Punjab invited: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 09:18 PM IST
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Cooperation of every section of society essential in fight against drugs: Haryana CM
Cooperation of every section of society essential in fight against drugs: Haryana CM
Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:35 PM IST
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Chandigarh admn chalks out dress code for govt school teachers
The switch is aimed at unifying the appearance of educators, fostering a sense of professionalism and creating an environment conducive to learning
Published on Apr 27, 2025 08:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Punjab Governor flags off campaign against drug abuse
Punjab Governor flags off campaign against drug abuse
Published on Apr 26, 2025 04:35 PM IST
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Chandigarh: Ex-IPS officer Pachnanda among 45 felicitated at Summit India’s ‘Atharv Bharat’
The awards were presented by Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria, along with Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla; as many as 45 persons were awarded for their contribution in the fields of education, public service and social development
Published on Apr 26, 2025 10:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh