The Latest Breaking News from CHANDIGARH

I-League: Gokulam Kerala end Punjab FC’s winning run

CHANDIGARH: It was the final game of the I-League first phase. The stage was set for a riveting battle between the top-placed Gokulam Kerala FC and 3rd placed RoundGlass Punjab FC at the Kalyani Stadium in Bengal.

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022

Previous Punjab govts left Rs 3 lakh crore debt, will probe & recover, says CM Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Accusing the previous governments in Punjab of saddling the state with a crippling debt of Rs 3 lakh crore, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday warned that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government would probe where the money went. “Where have these funds been used? We will investigate…

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

Punjab and Haryana HC seeks report on steps taken to protect forest, wildlife in Morni

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana high court has asked the Haryana government to submit a status report containing the steps taken by the state authorities to ensure protection of forest and wildlife of Morni Hills area.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

Submit plan for effective execution of Master Plan, adviser tells officials

CHANDIGARH: UT adviser Dharam Pal has asked officials to finalise a road map for the effective implementation of Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP) 2031 and prepare action plan for each and every component prescribed in the master plan for the benefit of city residents and overall growth of the city.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

Admn allows civic body to collect property tax from 13 villages

CHANDIGARH: The commercial properties of all the 13 villages transferred to the municipal corporation (MC) in 2018 have to pay property tax from the current financial year as the UT administration has finally withdrawn its decision to exempt them.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

Premium lounge, smoking zone start

MOHALI: The facilities of premium lounge and smoking zones have been made operational at Chandigarh International Airport.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

‘Jumbo’ pitch for Canada air link

MOHALI: Extension of the runway and improved visibility has made Chandigarh International Airport (CHIAL) capable of handling widebodied aircraft like AirBus 330, AirBus 340, AirBus 380, Boeing 777 and Boeing 787. This has also made conditions feasible for inviting international airliners.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2022

Concerned about depleting water table, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann appeals to farmers to opt for DSR

CHANDIGARH/BATHINDA: Concerned over fast depleting groundwater table, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann urged the state’s farmers to opt for direct seeded rice (DSR) technology to cultivate paddy during the upcoming kharif season. There are 14.5 lakh agriculture pumps extracting underground water for irrigation in the state.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2022

Haryana power units left with 11 days of coal

CHANDIGARH: As the delayed arrival of coal rakes keeps Haryana’s thermal power plants underfed, the state is left with just 11 days of fuel stock, a critical situation for the electricity distribution companies.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2022

UT to select firm to install 100 electric vehicle charging stations in month

CHANDIGARH: In a push to launch its electric vehicle (EV) policy, the UT administration is poised to float a global tender in three to four days to invite eligible companies to bid for installing 100 charging stations across the city. The UT will select the company in a month.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2022