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Ludhiana: 2-way traffic on Pakhowal road overbridge sans MC nod

Civic body officials fear that two-way traffic on a structure not designed for such load could lead to accidents and further infrastructure damage; they added that no formal study or safety audit was conducted before implementing the change

Pakhowal road railway overbridge (ROB) was made two-way by the traffic police in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 27, 2025 06:36 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Amid cleanliness awards, garbage heaps plague Scooter Market in Ludhiana

A static compactor was installed in the Scooter Market opposite Bhai Chattar Singh park around a few months ago under Ludhiana Smart City project; though the compactor has been awarded for various initiatives, including urban cleanliness and sustainable infrastructure, however it remains non-functional.

The traders’ association has urged the MC authorities to visit the site and take immediate action to redress the situation. (Manish/HT)

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 05:14 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

New NDMC control centre to be based on Surat model

NDMC plans to upgrade its ICCC in New Delhi, inspired by Surat's advanced model, enhancing traffic management and civic services for better urban planning.

The control centre will help in traffic management, citizen engagement, and delivery of civic services, officials said. (File)

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Updated on Apr 07, 2025 05:25 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

BJP leader demands review of Smart City project

The BJP leader has also written to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and other ministers

The citizens should know the achievements and failures, if any, of the mega project. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ludhiana: Bought in 2021, ₹4-cr water pipes gathering dust, rust

A municipal corporation (MC) official requesting anonymity stated that during that time, there was political pressure for not installing, and other speculation like the officials have purchased the pipes just to spend the money for their personal benefits.

Water pipes, purchased in 2021 under the Smart City Mission, lying on the Ramleela ground near mandir situated in Sarabha Nagar area in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Gurpreet Singh/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Mar 26, 2025 08:18 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: MC chief inspects ongoing development projects; contractor fined ₹10 lakh

On Monday, Dachalwal conducted inspections of different projects including the all-weather swimming pool and table tennis courts being constructed near Rakh Bagh, an under construction basketball court in Guru Nanak stadium and two bridges over Sidhwan Canal near Ishar Nagar and Lohara area

MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal inspecting the development works in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Stored MC pipes catch fire

Locals expressed questioned the loss of revenue caused by the fire, which razed the pipes, worth crores, stored in multiple locations over the past three years; the company contractor present at the site said the cause of the fire could not be ascertained

Smoke billows from the site near Pakhowal Road in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Manish/HT)

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 06:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ghaziabad: Civic body gets nod to build multi-sports complex near Raj Nagar Extension

The proposal for the project was sent to the state government in May 2024, and the facility was proposed over an area of about 51,000 square metres near the Karhera rotary area

Officials said they have about 51,000 square metres of land available near Raj Nagar Extension, and this land was originally meant for the development of a political training institute for public representatives, politicians, etc. But the government scrapped that project in March 2023 and since then, this land has been lying vacant. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:42 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad

Chandigarh: ₹853 crore spent on Smart City projects

A meeting of the Smart City advisory committee discussed the need for an assessment of the projects executed over the past 10 years

A significant portion of this spending, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>304 crores, went towards setting up sewage treatment plants. (HT File)

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Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ludhiana: Janakpuri roadside vendors removed

Ganesh, a vendor in Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, said even with valid documents, we are harassed by officials; we need proper vending zones to avoid unnecessary fines and encroachments

BJP councillor Gauravjeet Gora and Aam Aadmi Party councillor Nikku Bharti arrived at the scene and talked to the MC inspectors to make them temporarily halt the operation. Still the anti-encroachment team seized a few vends. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 15, 2025 06:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ghaziabad municipal corporation plans two projects under ITMS 2.0

Under phase 2 of IMTS, municipal officials said traffic signals will be increased from 41 to 75 and later integrated. A single command centre will also be set up

Municipal officials said the ITMS will also act as a surveillance system and apart from aiding enforcement against traffic violators, the system will also help nab criminals. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 07, 2025 06:08 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad

Ludhiana: Bittu slams AAP govt over ‘delay’ in completion of basketball courts

Bittu slammed the Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) for ‘failing’ to meet deadlines, terming it an example of poor governance

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 29, 2025 10:44 PM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ghaziabad civic body picks firm to install ITMS at 41 intersections

Apart from aiding enforcement against traffic violators, the system will also help nab criminals, as the police will be able to detect their faces with the help of high-resolution cameras. The cameras will be operated through a command centre at Navyug Market

Hapur Chungi junction in Ghaziabad. The funds for the project were provided under the state smart city mission. (Sakib Ali /HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 09, 2025 06:32 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad

Now, take lift from Middle Bazaar to Mall Road in Shimla

Eight people will be able to travel in the lift at a time and ticket of ₹10 will be valid for 12 hours.

Himachal Pradesh public works and urban development minister Vikramaditya Singh taking the lift from Middle Bazaar to Mall Road in Shimla after inaugurating it on Monday. (HTPhoto)

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Published on Jan 06, 2025 04:45 PM IST

ByShailee Dogra

A modern, revamped Prayagraj awaits visitors of Mahakumbh-2025

Various places in the city have been beautified and rejuvenated so that visitors and residents can experience both convenience and the charm of the “New Prayag, Smart Prayag.”

Illumination towers at Balson crossing in Prayagraj (HT)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2025 08:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Publish daily AQI data on PMC website: Citizens’ group

On Monday, Vivek Velankar, president, Sajag Nagrik Manch, said of writing to municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosale seeking the information

The civic activist said that regular publication of AQI data will help the municipal authorities, traffic police, and citizens take necessary measures to combat pollution. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:06 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Manimajra 24x7 water supply project in trial phase: Centre

As per the ministry’s data, out of 36 projects, as many as 34 projects amounting to ₹1,475 crore have been completed by Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL)

MP Manish Tewari said no project that makes Chandigarh smart or futuristic has been implemented. (HT FIle photo for)

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Published on Dec 13, 2024 08:32 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

CSCL’s seamless water supply claims refuted by Manimajra residents

Officials claimed that the supply had stabilised to 16-18 hours per day, with plans for 24x7 coverage soon; however, this falls short of the project’s original promise of continuous water supply, as per residents, who say seamless supply remains unavailable

Home minister Amit Shah had inaugurated the 24x7 water supply project in Manimajra on August 4. (iStock)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2024 08:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 3 months after inauguration, 24x7 water supply still a pipe dream in Manimajra

Union home minister Amit Shah had inaugurated the project three months ago amid much fanfare, but seamless supply has yet to reach residents

The project is aimed at transforming the area’s water supply from an intermittent to a continuous system. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Nov 10, 2024 08:04 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Centre sets up 5 groups to recommend changes to transform management of cities

The MoHUA has formed five working groups to recommend reforms for better city management in India, focusing on accountability, governance, and urban planning.

A view of a colony at Mithapur Badapur in New Delhi (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 07, 2024 09:54 PM IST

BySoumya Chatterjee

Ludhiana: Commuters hassled amid delays in construction waste management plant

Prominent areas in Ludhiana, such as Focal Point, Cheema Chowk, Pratap Chowk, Dhandari and Chandigarh Road are seen littered with sand, gravel and bricks, obstructing traffic flow

Construction debris dumped on a roadside near Transport Nagar in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Manish/HT)

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Updated on Oct 20, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

Ensure transparency: Ludhiana MC commissioner to staff

Dachalwal inspected the entire building and issued directions to ensure cleanliness. Further, he also inspected the zonal suvidha kendra and directed the staff to serve the public on ‘first come, first serve’ basis.

Necessary directions were issued to the staff concerned for proper monitoring through CCTV cameras across the city to ensure no encroachment, etc. (HT Photo)

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Published on Oct 10, 2024 10:33 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Complete indoor swimming pool, basketball courts by year-end, Ludhiana MC chief

With an aim to expedite the ongoing development projects, municipal corporation (MC) commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal on Saturday inspected the ongoing development projects including the projects being taken up under smart city mission.

MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal inspecting development projects in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 21, 2024 10:10 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

ATMS not synchronising traffic signals properly: PMC

The PMC has noted that the ATMS does not synchronise traffic signals properly, particularly at night

In 2018, the PMC approved <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>102 crore for installing an automatic signal system at 125 intersections and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>68.38 crore for maintenance over the subsequent five years. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:53 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Lucknow’s Safe City Mission to be enhanced with 400,000 CCTV cameras

Senior officials from the police department, development authorities, and municipal commissioners of 17 municipal corporations in the state attended the meeting.

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Updated on Jun 28, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Smart city project anniv: Some highs but Buddha Nullah revamp remains Ludhiana MC’s Achilles heel

The rejuvenation and landscaping of Buddha Nullah, which was slated for completion by March 31 this year, is only 90% complete almost three months beyond the deadline

The Buddha Nullah choked with garbage in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jun 25, 2024 10:51 PM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Manpower firm extorted ₹3.9 lakh from Chandigarh MC contractual workers: Probe

These workers are deputed at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Sector 17, Chandigarh, a component of the Smart City Mission

The accused, identified as Kuldeep, is a supervisor at V INSPIRER Facility Pvt Ltd, Gurugram, and Mohan Jangra is the firm’s operation manager. (HT)

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Updated on May 19, 2024 08:14 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Year on, Guru Nanak Stadium yet to be opened for athletes in Ludhiana

There was speculation that Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann would inaugurate the track, which never came to fruition

The project was initially to be completed by December 2023. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Apr 28, 2024 10:45 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana locals flag restrictive timings, faulty fountains at Mini Rose Garden

The garden was envisioned as a recreational space for the local community; however, recent developments have stirred discontent among the residents, who alleged that the park’s closure for approximately six hours each day restricts their access to the public space

The locals have urged the concerned authorities to address the operational constraints and rectify the maintenance issues of the garden. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 03, 2024 05:30 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Dugri bridge static compactor lying defunct from three years

Sanitary workers, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed challenges in managing garbage due to the non-functional compactor; with limited space and pathways for waste disposal, workers are compelled to scatter garbage near the compactor, exacerbating sanitation concerns in the vicinity

The static waste compactor, initially heralded as a solution to curb open garbage dumps, was positioned near the Sidhwan canal bridge on Dugri Road. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2024 05:46 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

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Civic body officials fear that two-way traffic on a structure not designed for such load could lead to accidents and further infrastructure damage; they added that no formal study or safety audit was conducted before implementing the change

NDMC plans to upgrade its ICCC in New Delhi, inspired by Surat's advanced model, enhancing traffic management and civic services for better urban planning.

The BJP leader has also written to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and other ministers

A municipal corporation (MC) official requesting anonymity stated that during that time, there was political pressure for not installing, and other speculation like the officials have purchased the pipes just to spend the money for their personal benefits.

On Monday, Dachalwal conducted inspections of different projects including the all-weather swimming pool and table tennis courts being constructed near Rakh Bagh, an under construction basketball court in Guru Nanak stadium and two bridges over Sidhwan Canal near Ishar Nagar and Lohara area

Locals expressed questioned the loss of revenue caused by the fire, which razed the pipes, worth crores, stored in multiple locations over the past three years; the company contractor present at the site said the cause of the fire could not be ascertained

The proposal for the project was sent to the state government in May 2024, and the facility was proposed over an area of about 51,000 square metres near the Karhera rotary area

A meeting of the Smart City advisory committee discussed the need for an assessment of the projects executed over the past 10 years

Ganesh, a vendor in Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, said even with valid documents, we are harassed by officials; we need proper vending zones to avoid unnecessary fines and encroachments

Under phase 2 of IMTS, municipal officials said traffic signals will be increased from 41 to 75 and later integrated. A single command centre will also be set up

Bittu slammed the Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) for ‘failing’ to meet deadlines, terming it an example of poor governance

Apart from aiding enforcement against traffic violators, the system will also help nab criminals, as the police will be able to detect their faces with the help of high-resolution cameras. The cameras will be operated through a command centre at Navyug Market

Eight people will be able to travel in the lift at a time and ticket of ₹10 will be valid for 12 hours.

Various places in the city have been beautified and rejuvenated so that visitors and residents can experience both convenience and the charm of the “New Prayag, Smart Prayag.”

On Monday, Vivek Velankar, president, Sajag Nagrik Manch, said of writing to municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosale seeking the information

As per the ministry’s data, out of 36 projects, as many as 34 projects amounting to ₹1,475 crore have been completed by Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL)

Officials claimed that the supply had stabilised to 16-18 hours per day, with plans for 24x7 coverage soon; however, this falls short of the project’s original promise of continuous water supply, as per residents, who say seamless supply remains unavailable

Union home minister Amit Shah had inaugurated the project three months ago amid much fanfare, but seamless supply has yet to reach residents

The MoHUA has formed five working groups to recommend reforms for better city management in India, focusing on accountability, governance, and urban planning.

Prominent areas in Ludhiana, such as Focal Point, Cheema Chowk, Pratap Chowk, Dhandari and Chandigarh Road are seen littered with sand, gravel and bricks, obstructing traffic flow

Dachalwal inspected the entire building and issued directions to ensure cleanliness. Further, he also inspected the zonal suvidha kendra and directed the staff to serve the public on ‘first come, first serve’ basis.

With an aim to expedite the ongoing development projects, municipal corporation (MC) commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal on Saturday inspected the ongoing development projects including the projects being taken up under smart city mission.

The PMC has noted that the ATMS does not synchronise traffic signals properly, particularly at night

Senior officials from the police department, development authorities, and municipal commissioners of 17 municipal corporations in the state attended the meeting.

The rejuvenation and landscaping of Buddha Nullah, which was slated for completion by March 31 this year, is only 90% complete almost three months beyond the deadline

These workers are deputed at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Sector 17, Chandigarh, a component of the Smart City Mission

There was speculation that Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann would inaugurate the track, which never came to fruition

The garden was envisioned as a recreational space for the local community; however, recent developments have stirred discontent among the residents, who alleged that the park’s closure for approximately six hours each day restricts their access to the public space

Sanitary workers, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed challenges in managing garbage due to the non-functional compactor; with limited space and pathways for waste disposal, workers are compelled to scatter garbage near the compactor, exacerbating sanitation concerns in the vicinity

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