Party members said they would continue to raise the issue of fuel prices and inflation Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Congress Saturday held a protest in Maloya against the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices, the third such hike in a short span.Party workers raised slogans and expressed concern over the impact of rising fuel prices…
Civic teams clean up a long-neglected stretch as authorities move to curb illegal dumping along border areas Panchkula: The municipal corporation Thursday launched a special sanitation drive from the Sector-20 cremation ground to Kundi village, targeting long-standing issues of waste, debris and illegal dumping in the area.MC commissioner Vinay Kumar said the stretch, located near…
Hot weather in Chandigarh Chandigarh_ children in scorching sun while returning home after school as Chandigarh reels under an intense heatwave with temperatures nearing 48°C. Despite the extreme weather conditions, schools remained open, raising concerns among parents. photo_ BALISH AHUJA Times News NetworkChandigarh: With temperature rising inexorably across the Tricity, the next few days are…
Chandigarh’s attempts to convert leasehold properties to freehold Chandigarh: In a city where concrete ambitions often collide with a carefully preserved legacy, the Chandigarh administration has made its position unambiguous: No development will come at the cost of its architectural soul. As sweeping amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP-2031) are pushed forward, officials have…
Aerial view of Chandigarh Chandigarh: In a firm bid to protect the industrial character of the city, the Chandigarh administration will not be permitting Business-to-Consumer (B2C) activities in Industrial Areas Phase I and Phase II under the proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan 2031.This is as per the recommendations of the Expert Committee under…
Aerial view of Chandigarh Munieshwer.SagarChandigarh: In a bid to protect the industrial character of the city, Chandigarh administration will not allow business-to-consumer (B2C) activities in Industrial Areas Phases I and II under the proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan 2031.This is in line with recommendations of the expert committee under the chairmanship of deputy…
Chandigarh: Mohali police claimed to have solved a murder case with the arrest of two brothers. The third accused is on the run. Police also claimed to have seized the knife used in the murder from the accused.A 20-year-old youth, Abhi, was stabbed to death in Kharar on the night of May 17. Police said…
Chandigarh: In a significant departure from its traditionally restrictive planning framework, the Chandigarh administration has proposed sweeping amendments to development controls under Master Plan 2031, allowing higher density, taller buildings, and greater design flexibility across multiple land-use categories.The proposed changes mark a sharp contrast to the existing norms, which strictly prohibit any increase in Floor…
Times News NetworkChandigarh: A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding car while crossing the road in the marble market area of Dhanas on Saturday. The victim died on the spot. Police said the deceased, Bibhash Kumar, a resident of Kachchi Colony, Dhanas, worked as a labourer. He is survived by his wife…
Foswac delegation led by chairman Baljinder Singh Bittu with MC chief Amit Kumar Chandigarh: With the monsoon approaching, the Federation of Sector Welfare Associations Chandigarh (Foswac) has flagged delays in road recarpeting and pending civic works, urging the municipal corporation to expedite action to prevent further deterioration.In a meeting with the municipal commissioner Amit Kumar,…
