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Ludhiana: No funds for 30-year-old library in Rose Garden revamp project; MP Arora assures resolution

Davinder, a regular visitor, said, “The library is closed most of the time. Even when it is open, people don’t come due to the damaged furniture and outdated books. The government should preserve libraries, as there are already very few reading spaces left in the city”

Ludhiana: MP Arora announces ₹8.80 crore project to beautify Rose Garden

Arora revealed that out of the total cost, major amount (about ₹3.80 crore) will be spent on horticulture; he said the project will be completed within next six months; he said the park will have automatic irrigation system

Rose Prince, Princess steal the show at Chandigarh Rose Festival on Day 2

The Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) awarded winners of various contests, including the highly anticipated ‘Mr and Mrs Rose’ and ‘Rose Prince and Rose Princess’ competitions

Make your garden Insta-worthy for the spring season

Spring is the perfect time to refresh outdoor areas. From quirky penguins to elegant art pieces, these additions create a vibrant atmosphere your space.

Two months on, no driving tests held at centre near Rose Garden in Ludhiana

The automated driving test centre near Rose Garden has been idle for two months due to staff shortages, causing inconvenience for applicants.

Man snatches phone from woman, drags her for meters in Ludhiana

A CCTV footage from Ludhiana showed a man snatching a woman's phone and dragging her before bystanders intervened.

Wildbuzz | The rose as an empty pose

Few would have observed that amid this seeming rainbow of petals that should have attracted a symphonic buzz of insects, honey bees and butterflies are few and far between

CCTVs, rose garden part of PAU’s ₹40-cr revamp plan

The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has drawn up project proposals to spend the ₹40 crore special grant sanctioned by the state government earlier this year.

Ludhiana locals miffed by damaged water, air coolers at driving test centre

Visitors alleged that even amid the scorching heat, the water coolers were not working, chairs were damaged and people were forced to look for shade of trees while waiting for their turn

Across trade, tech and defence, the US-China conflict is back and here to stay

US President Biden announced new tariffs on Chinese imports, citing unfair trade practices.

Amrit Udyan opens at Rashtrapati Bhavan: Here's all you must know to visit!

Udyan Utsav has opened in Delhi at Amrit Udyan (former Mughal Garden). Theme gardens of rose and tulip are a must watch. A special shuttle is also available.

Pay ₹5,000 fine for not registering pet dog in Chandigarh

The bylaws state it is mandatory for dog owners to register each pet at the municipal corporation office once the canine is four months old. Only two dogs are allowed per family.

48th Rose Festival starts in Chandigarh

The 48th Rose Festival will be inaugurated by local member of Parliament (MP) Kirron Kher at the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden in Sector 16 on Friday. This year, the festival’s themes are “women empowerment” and “plastic-free city”. A kiosk of Chandigarh Smart City will also be set up.

Drive: Cops to clear 28 roads of encroachments in 2nd phase

Chandigarh mayor says Rose Club will become MC Club for councillors’ recreation

Opposition Congress questions move, says BJP leader elected to the post recently has misplaced priorities

Enjoy free golf cart rides at Sec 17 Plaza in Chandigarh from Jan

The carts will also run up to Rose Garden using the soon-to-be started underpass connecting Sector 17

Man held with 192gm heroin in Ludhiana

Police said the accused procured heroin from Amritsar-based smugglers.

Now, vets can take up stray dog sterilisation in Chandigarh

Earlier only NGOs could apply for contract

Gurugramwale: Beauty without bloom

Visit the rose garden in summer and learn to appreciate beauty in a different way.

Trump unveils merit-based immigration system

US President Donald Trump Thursday rolled out a merit-based immigration system from which foreigners, including hundreds and thousands of Indian professionals and skilled workers, waiting to get Green Cards or permanent legal residency stand to benefit.

Donald Trump awards highest US civilian honour to Tiger Woods

Trump announced his plans to bestow the nation’s highest civilian honor upon Woods after he won this year’s Masters Tournament, his first major title in more than a decade.

Roundabout: The year 1947 for better or verse

Echoes of the cruel month of August reach out in poems in the first inclusive anthology of poetry published in Punjabi, with recitations at Chandigarh’s Rose Garden.

Decoding the flames: Why is Jaipur burning?

Rise in fire incidents in Jaipur in the recent years has forced the city’s people to demand a law on fire safety