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Guest Column | Are we a metro to have a Metro

Chandigarh has grown and, with satellite cities of Mohali and Panchkula mushrooming on both ends, the place is now referred to as tricity; however, the culture of nine to five remains dominant

Cost effectiveness of the project including operational costs and high tariffs from commuters may, for the time being, put the project on hold till an incisive feasibility study is put in action. (HT FIle Photo)

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Updated on Nov 10, 2024 07:38 AM IST

ByCol Avnish Sharma (retd)

Metro project viability: Month after UMTA meeting, Chandigarh admn still sitting on readying minutes

As per standard protocol, the meeting proceedings are typically prepared within a week and sent to various stakeholders of the project; but a month later, the Chandigarh administration has yet to even finalise the minutes of the UMTA meeting held on September 2

In April this year, RITES had recommended a two-coach Metro system as the most viable alternative transport solution for Chandigarh in its Alternatives Analysis Report. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 30, 2024 08:50 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Over 3k trees along Metro corridors in tricity face axe: Report

The draft alternatives analysis report (AAR) highlights the environmental impact, noting that there will be noise and vibration pollution associated with the Metro project in tricity

The draft alternatives analysis report (AAR) states that an estimated 3,376 trees along the project corridors will be removed during the implementation of the elevated tracks for the Metro project in tricity. (HT File)

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Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:08 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Monsoon likely to reach Chandigarh in four days: IMD

The normal date for the onset of monsoon in the city is June 27, but IMD Chandigarh director AK Singh said a delay of a couple of days was inconsequential

On Monday, pre-monsoon activity was witnessed in Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Updated on Jun 26, 2024 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: JEE Main tricity topper Vedant repeats feat in JEE Advanced

The Bhavan Vidyalaya student’s feat is special, as in the previous years, the tricity’s JEE Main toppers have rarely repeated the achievement in JEE Advanced

Vedant Saini (second from right) with his parents and brother. He plans to join IIT Bombay for computer science engineering. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 10, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

A delightful ‘reverse’ ride to tricity’s heydays

We pinned the blame of defacing Chandigarh on unchecked rise in population, greedy modules of real estate and increasing private cars

Momentary arrival of a dusty storm had charmed my eyes into deriving moony delight in free fall of the leaves and flowers appearing a surreal welcome shower that was by no means lesser in grandeur or radiance in case pitted against globally famed New Jersey or Vancouver fall. (Shutterstock)

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Updated on Jun 09, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByUN Sharma

JP Nadda to hold BJP roadshow, public meeting in Chandigarh, Panchkula

JP Nadda will address a public meet at Ramlila Ground in Sector 27, Chandigarh, in support of party candidate Sanjay Tandon, who is expected to file his nomination the same day

JP Nadda, along with Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, will also hold a roadshow in Panchkula to seek votes for BJP candidate Banto Kataria. (HT file)

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Updated on May 09, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh/panchkula

Metro project: No tangible reason for Punjab to drag its feet, says HC

Haryana has already agreed to construct a depot in Sector 27, Panchkula. However, Punjab has not been able to clear its stand

Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC) sub-panel in January said that Metro project should be entirely underground (iStock)

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Updated on Apr 27, 2024 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh celebrates Easter, a time of joy and hope

Easter is celebrated by Christians around the world, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in Christians’ holy book, Bible, which states it as a time of joy and hope, signifying new beginnings and the triumph of life over death

The devotees at Christ the King Cathedral in Sector 19, Chandigarh on Easter Sunday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 01, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Panchkula: Juvenile among 6 held for spate of robberies

Along with a 16-year-old, police arrested Gurpreet alias Guppi, 20, of Sector 17, Panchkula, Sahid alias Mulla, 19, of Mauli Jagran, Raj alias Sagar, 18, and Vipin alias Nihal, 18, of Sector 26, Panchkula and Rajput alias Pakaudi, from Uttar Pradesh

The accused in custody of Panchkula police on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 22, 2024 09:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Three tyre thieves held in Mohali

Initially, Mohali police arrested Gagandeep and Yograj. A Maruti Brezza and four tyres with alloy wheels were recovered from the duo. Later, based on their statements, a team arrested Vishal

The accused, Gagandeep Singh, Yograj and Vishal, are residents of Jujhar Nagar, Mohali. (Getty Images)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2024 08:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Chandigarh tricity soaks in profound wave of Ram devotion

Amid a deeply devotional ambiance, numerous earthen lamps and candles illuminated various locations across the tricity, including Sai Mandir in Sector 29, Chandigarh, where devotees lit 21,000 diyas

Devotees taking part in aarti at Sector 20 in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Jan 23, 2024 09:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Road mishaps leave three dead in Chandigarh, Mohali

A 50-year-old woman riding pillion on a Honda Activa was killed after a truck hit the scooter near Fun Republic light point in Manimajra around 9 pm on Sunday

Two of the mishaps took place in Mohali. (iStock)

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Updated on Jan 09, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh/mohali

T20I opener in Mohali on Jan 11: Amid chill, excitement heats up among Afghanistan fans

The thrilled fans, most of them students in various tricity institutes, have already booked their tickets and readied their outfits for D-Day

The Afghanistan team arrived in the city on Sunday and will be hitting the nets at the PCA stadium on Monday evening (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 08, 2024 08:53 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Fuel supply normalises in tricity, barring few pumps in Mohali

The administrations of UT and Panchkula had on Tuesday ordered rationing of fuel, restricting the sale to two litres (with maximum value of ₹200) for two-wheelers and five litres (maximum value of ₹500) for four-wheelers, per transaction. But with the truckers calling off their protest late at night, the fuel supply normalised

The UT administration on Wednesday withdrew orders on capping on the sale, while in Panchkula too, the sale of petrol and diesel resumed as normal. (Keshav Singh/ht)

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Updated on Jan 04, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Chandigarh/mohali/panchkula

Chandigarh: Files pile up as consumer forums reel under staff crunch

Advocate Nitin Thatai, former secretary of the Tricity Consumer Courts Bar Association, said: “District commission takes three to four years to decide one case and the period is even longer in the state commission Haryana. One of my cases is as old as 2016 and I am still awaiting its judgment.”

Talking about the pending cases, the president of the Tricity Consumer Courts Bar Association, IP Singh, said: “Currently, 1,800 cases are pending with the district commission of Mohali, nearly 2,000 cases are pending before DC-I and 1,400 before DC-II of Chandigarh. The pendency is too high, as the numbers should not be more than 500 per bench.” (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2023 08:58 AM IST

ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Moderate to dense fog likely in tricity

Fog cover was also witnessed in the tricity on Wednesday, however, no flights were disrupted at Chandigarh airport.

As per the IMD, residents can expect clear skies and dry weather in the upcoming days. On Wednesday, the minimum temperature slightly increased to 8.2°C from Tuesday’s 8°C, one degrees below normal under clear skies. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 28, 2023 09:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Road mishaps snuff out three lives in Chandigarh tricity

All three accident victims were riding two-wheelers; while two accidents took place in Mohali, the third occurred in Panchkula

In the Panchkula accident, a resident of Chandigarh’s Mauli Jagran was killed and his 15-year-old cousin was injured after a speeding car hit their Honda Activa near the Sector 26/27 turn. (iStock)

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Updated on Nov 12, 2023 07:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali/panchkula

‘Bullhe Shah’s works focus on love for the almighty, discarding prejudices’

Tricity celebrated the book "Bullhe Shah's Sufi Lyrics" with a performance by Harpreet, who brought the poet's words to life through music.

Col Ashish Bedi, Ravee Pandher and Harpreet performing Bullhe Shah’s Sufi Lyrics during the event in Chandigarh on Saturday evening

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Updated on Nov 05, 2023 09:27 PM IST

BySubhashree Nanda

Dazzling Dussehra delights Chandigarh tricity

In Chandigarh, Ravana’s effigy was ignited at around 25 different places; city’s tallest Ravana, standing at 101 feet, was set up at Mandi Ground in Sector 46

An effigy of Ravana goes up in flames during Dussehra celebrations at Parade Ground in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Updated on Oct 25, 2023 07:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Dugga Elo! Tricity pandal-hoppers make the most of Pujo

Tricity transforms into a carnival of colors and lights for Durga Puja. Pandals offer traditional Bengali cuisine and non-Bengalis embrace Pujo motifs.

A devayat playing the drums at Kali Bari, Sector 47, Chandigarh (Photo: Ravi Kumar/HT)

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Updated on Oct 24, 2023 09:04 AM IST

BySubhashree Nanda

All-women Ramlila team breaks the mould with dazzling display

Their captivating performance, which began on October 15, is now captivating audiences on the internet through live streams on diverse social media platforms

The all-women Ramlila is back in Peer Muchalla, Zirakpur. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 23, 2023 08:48 AM IST

ByRobert Abraham, Chandigarh

Light rain gives Chandigarh residents a welcome break

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 2.3 mm rain at its Sector 39 observatory in Chandigarh on Sunday

Commuters caught in a waterlogged road amid the rain near Singh Shaheedan Gurdwara in Sohana, Mohali, on Sunday. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

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Published on Sep 11, 2023 02:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Major stabbed, beaten up in Mohali road rage incident

Trio in SUV got enraged after the 39-year-old Major overtook their car around 3 am in Phase 7, Mohali, and started chasing his car

While returning home in his Hyundai i10 car, the Major saw a Toyota Innova parked in the middle of the road in Phase 7, Mohali, and in order to avoid a collision, he overtook the SUV. (iStock)

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Updated on Aug 31, 2023 01:56 AM IST

ByMohit Khanna, Mohali

I-Day: Tricolour-themed treats are up for grabs in tricity

Restaurants in tricity are offering Independence Day discounts and special tricolour-themed dishes to celebrate India's 77th Independence Day. ChaiWala is offering a 20% discount on its menu and giving out Tricolour brooches, while The LaLiT is offering a 25% discount on accommodation, food, and spa services. Hungry Wok is serving desi Chinese and Thai dishes, and Baked With Love is offering tricolour-themed baked goodies. Other restaurants, such as Delicious Delights and Cafe Bakehouse, are also serving tricolour-themed dishes. Darpan Sweets has a special Tiranga sweets menu.

It’s not only raining discounts and deals, eateries are coming up with special tricoloured dishes as well (Photo: Shutterstock (For representational purposes only))

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Updated on Aug 12, 2023 10:54 PM IST

BySubhashree Nanda

First phase of Tricity Metro to start from New Chandigarh, end at Panchkula Extension

An officer, who was part of the meeting, said the additional 11kms -- nearly 6km from Parol in New Chandigarh and about a 5km from Panchkula ISBT to Panchkula Extension in Sector 20--have been included based on the suggestions of Punjab and Haryana governments. These were earlier part of the second phase.

The 23-member Unified Metro Transportation Authority (UMTA), which met on Tuesday and approved the Tricity Metro Project, has decided to extend the scope of the project for the first phase from 66 to 77 km. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 19, 2023 12:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Explore PPP model for Metro project: RITES to Chandigarh

During a meeting on the Comprehensive Mobility Plan for the tricity last week, M/s RITES Ltd stated that all forms of PPP were encouraged by the government and asked the Chandigarh administration to explore the possibility of PPP models for the Metro project

RITES stated that private participation could be unbundled in non-core activities such as automatic fare collection system for the Metro project in Chandigarh. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Torrential rain spells misery across tricity, Mohali, Panchkula, periphery worst-hit

The road connecting Omaxe in New Chandigarh to Kurali-Chandigarh road caved in, leaving an approximately 20-ft gap, on Monday morning. The police department also shared a video to inform that a link road connecting Max Hospital to Rani Majra in New Chandigarh area has been washed away

The road to Mansa Devi broken amid heavy rain in Panchkula on Monday. (Sant Arora/HT)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2023 08:58 AM IST

ByMohit Khanna, Shailee Dogra, Mandeep Kaur Narula, Robert Abraham, Mohali/ Panchkula/chandigarh

Four from tricity make it to top 100; city lad gets AIR 4

National Testing Agency released JEE Advanced results on Sunday; Raghav Goyal, brother of 2018 topper, secured All India Rank 4 and is the tricity's topper. Four students from tricity are in the top 100.

Raghav Goyal with his family. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Updated on Jun 19, 2023 12:17 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Tricity’s love saga with K-Drama inspired fashion

Tricity-based retailers dealing with Korean fashion are reporting a surge in sales of K-drama-inspired clothing and accessories

City-based experts say (L-R) Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha; Vincenzo; and It’s Okay to Not Be Okay fashion are customer favourites (Photos: Instagram)

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Updated on May 25, 2023 08:15 PM IST

BySubhashree Nanda

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Chandigarh has grown and, with satellite cities of Mohali and Panchkula mushrooming on both ends, the place is now referred to as tricity; however, the culture of nine to five remains dominant

As per standard protocol, the meeting proceedings are typically prepared within a week and sent to various stakeholders of the project; but a month later, the Chandigarh administration has yet to even finalise the minutes of the UMTA meeting held on September 2

The draft alternatives analysis report (AAR) highlights the environmental impact, noting that there will be noise and vibration pollution associated with the Metro project in tricity

The normal date for the onset of monsoon in the city is June 27, but IMD Chandigarh director AK Singh said a delay of a couple of days was inconsequential

The Bhavan Vidyalaya student’s feat is special, as in the previous years, the tricity’s JEE Main toppers have rarely repeated the achievement in JEE Advanced

We pinned the blame of defacing Chandigarh on unchecked rise in population, greedy modules of real estate and increasing private cars

JP Nadda will address a public meet at Ramlila Ground in Sector 27, Chandigarh, in support of party candidate Sanjay Tandon, who is expected to file his nomination the same day

Haryana has already agreed to construct a depot in Sector 27, Panchkula. However, Punjab has not been able to clear its stand

Easter is celebrated by Christians around the world, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in Christians’ holy book, Bible, which states it as a time of joy and hope, signifying new beginnings and the triumph of life over death

Along with a 16-year-old, police arrested Gurpreet alias Guppi, 20, of Sector 17, Panchkula, Sahid alias Mulla, 19, of Mauli Jagran, Raj alias Sagar, 18, and Vipin alias Nihal, 18, of Sector 26, Panchkula and Rajput alias Pakaudi, from Uttar Pradesh

Initially, Mohali police arrested Gagandeep and Yograj. A Maruti Brezza and four tyres with alloy wheels were recovered from the duo. Later, based on their statements, a team arrested Vishal

Amid a deeply devotional ambiance, numerous earthen lamps and candles illuminated various locations across the tricity, including Sai Mandir in Sector 29, Chandigarh, where devotees lit 21,000 diyas

A 50-year-old woman riding pillion on a Honda Activa was killed after a truck hit the scooter near Fun Republic light point in Manimajra around 9 pm on Sunday

The thrilled fans, most of them students in various tricity institutes, have already booked their tickets and readied their outfits for D-Day

Advocate Nitin Thatai, former secretary of the Tricity Consumer Courts Bar Association, said: “District commission takes three to four years to decide one case and the period is even longer in the state commission Haryana. One of my cases is as old as 2016 and I am still awaiting its judgment.”

Fog cover was also witnessed in the tricity on Wednesday, however, no flights were disrupted at Chandigarh airport.

All three accident victims were riding two-wheelers; while two accidents took place in Mohali, the third occurred in Panchkula

Tricity celebrated the book "Bullhe Shah's Sufi Lyrics" with a performance by Harpreet, who brought the poet's words to life through music.

In Chandigarh, Ravana’s effigy was ignited at around 25 different places; city’s tallest Ravana, standing at 101 feet, was set up at Mandi Ground in Sector 46

Tricity transforms into a carnival of colors and lights for Durga Puja. Pandals offer traditional Bengali cuisine and non-Bengalis embrace Pujo motifs.

Their captivating performance, which began on October 15, is now captivating audiences on the internet through live streams on diverse social media platforms

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 2.3 mm rain at its Sector 39 observatory in Chandigarh on Sunday

Trio in SUV got enraged after the 39-year-old Major overtook their car around 3 am in Phase 7, Mohali, and started chasing his car

During a meeting on the Comprehensive Mobility Plan for the tricity last week, M/s RITES Ltd stated that all forms of PPP were encouraged by the government and asked the Chandigarh administration to explore the possibility of PPP models for the Metro project

The road connecting Omaxe in New Chandigarh to Kurali-Chandigarh road caved in, leaving an approximately 20-ft gap, on Monday morning. The police department also shared a video to inform that a link road connecting Max Hospital to Rani Majra in New Chandigarh area has been washed away

National Testing Agency released JEE Advanced results on Sunday; Raghav Goyal, brother of 2018 topper, secured All India Rank 4 and is the tricity's topper. Four students from tricity are in the top 100.

Tricity-based retailers dealing with Korean fashion are reporting a surge in sales of K-drama-inspired clothing and accessories

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