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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
Bengaluru’s Whitefield to get new 20,000 sqm convention centre: Report
A new 20,000 sqm exhibition-cum-convention centre is being developed in Bengaluru's Whitefield, catering to the city's growing demand for business event spaces.
Published on Oct 04, 2024 01:55 PM IST
Shinde gifts govt land to Thane, Ramakrishna math
A plot of over two hectares was given to TMC for construction of a convention centre for generating career opportunities through skill development of the youth of Vadavali area, while another plot of over five hectares in the Kolshet area was given to TMC free of cost for building an aviary
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 06:52 AM IST
Varanasi’s Rudraksh convention centre gets GRIHA award
The Rudraksh International Cooperation and Conference Centre was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 15, 2021
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 08:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
CITCO refuses to refund ₹9.5 crore to Chandigarh administration
In the recent meeting of Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited, the officers decided not to refund the amount as it was the mistake of the UT administration for not clearing the drawings of the centre on time
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 05:46 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Kerala blasts: ‘Poisonous will keep spitting poison’, CM snubs Union minister
The Kerala CM reminded the Union minister of his position and suggested to refrain from making any remark when the probe on the blasts is underway.
Published on Oct 30, 2023 08:30 AM IST
Kochi blast: Shah speaks to CM Vijayan, assures all possible help from Centre
People familiar with the developments said Shah has assured all possible help from the Centre to probe the perpetrators and the NIA may formally take over the probe soon
Published on Oct 29, 2023 12:46 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
1 killed, over 20 injured in explosion at convention centre in Kerala’s Kochi
The explosions took place in Kochi’s Kalamassery around 9:30am during a prayer meeting of Jehovah’s Witnesses which was being attended by over 2,000 people
Updated on Oct 29, 2023 12:02 PM IST
Stringent rules, steep fines to check breach of guidelines at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam
According to officials, authorities are seeking to apply the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act to ensure the upkeep of the centre
Updated on Oct 12, 2023 05:28 AM IST
New bamboo-themed convention centre set to come up at Delhi’s Baansera
A bamboo-themed park near Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi is set to have a 3,000 sq ft convention centre made entirely from bamboo.
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 01:38 AM IST
PM Modi inaugurates new Metro station in Delhi as Airport Line gets extension
The Prime Minister turned 73 on Sunday. This was the twelfth time that Modi travelled on the Metro to inaugurate a facility or reach a venue in Delhi
Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:38 PM IST
Watch | PM Modi operates drone to unveil IECC's new name 'Bharat Mandapam'
The new complex, ‘Bharat Mandapam’ has been developed as India's largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination.
Published on Jul 26, 2023 07:38 PM IST
PM Modi performs ‘puja’ at revamped ITPO complex before launch at Pragati Maidan
The IECC complex finds its place among the top exhibitions and convention complexes in the world, the PMO statement said
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 10:24 AM IST
G20 Summit venue ITPO complex at Pragati Maidan to be inaugurated on July 26
At level 3 of the convention centre, a grand seating capacity of 7,000 people awaits, making it even larger than seating capacity of Sydney Opera House.
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 10:59 AM IST
Shishir Gupta, New Delhi
Prime Minister Modi to chair meeting of Council of Ministers on July 3
This comes a day after Modi held hectic deliberations with top BJP leaders, triggering speculation about a possible reshuffle of his Council of Ministers.
Published on Jun 29, 2023 03:36 PM IST
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9 years on, CITCO says Hotel Parkview land not viable for convention centre
The Chandigarh administration had provided CITCO ₹7 crore in 2014 and ₹2.5 crore in 2016 for the centre, envisaged to provide space for exhibitions and meetings
Updated on Apr 26, 2023 01:28 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
G20 Sherpas meet in Kumarakom for ‘free and frank discussions’
The G20 Sherpas or personal envoys of heads of state and government and top officials of multilateral institutions such as the United Nations and World Bank are participating in four sessions spread over Friday and Saturday
Updated on Mar 31, 2023 02:54 PM IST
Jaishankar inaugurates convention centre in Niger dedicated to Gandhi
The MGICC is also the first centre to be built in Africa by India to honour the memory of Gandhi, whose 150th birth anniversary was observed last year.
Published on Jan 22, 2020 09:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
18 days after NRI businessman’s suicide, his venture in Kerala gets cleared
Sajan Parayil, 49, hanged himself in his house on June 18, allegedly fed up with the way he was treated by the Anthoor Municipality Chairperson P.K. Shymala, who, at one point, according to Sajan’s wife Beena, said that he will not get the clearance as long as she held the post.
Updated on Jul 07, 2019 10:54 AM IST
Thiruvananthapuram | Indo Asian News Service
University of Mumbai makes ₹664-Crore plan, but old projects still stuck
Despite budget allocations over the years, little or no money has actually been spent on these projects. The budget will be presented before the university senate on Wednesday.
Updated on Apr 24, 2019 06:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Musab Qazi
Mumbai eastern waterfront revamp: Speak up before it is too late
The state has commissioned two reports on development of eastern waterfront in 2014 and 2018, both offering starkly different visions.
Updated on Feb 06, 2019 08:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Tanushree Venkatraman, Mumbai
Rules for regularising illegal colonies by June-end: Tript Bajwa
Rural devp minister says sub-panel, set up Amarinder, is holding regular meetings to finalise the rules
Updated on Jun 12, 2018 01:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Amritsar | HT Correspondent, Amritsar