Chandigarh: Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari Friday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of projects under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) at the municipal corporation office and stressed the need to fast-track development works.Tewari said MPLADS projects address micro-level community needs and should be executed expeditiously to ensure timely benefits to…
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Congress Friday organised a candlelight march at Sukhna Lake to remember students who allegedly lost their lives amid repeated paper leak controversies, rising unemployment and growing uncertainty about their future.The march was led by AICC Chandigarh in-charge and former MP Rajni Patil, Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari and Chandigarh Pradesh Congress Committee president…
Mohali: Punjab health and family welfare and medical education and research minister Dr Balbir Singh Friday inaugurated the rural health training centre (RHTC) at Saneta village, established under the department of community medicine of Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Mohali.The minister also laid the foundation for a hostel for medical interns…
Mohali: Health authorities detected dengue mosquito larvae in coolers and water pots during an inspection conducted in Phase 6 on Friday as part of the “Har Shukarwar, Dengue te Vaar” campaign.Residents where larvae were found were directed to immediately eliminate breeding sources and warned of strict action during future inspections if violations persisted.The inspection was…
Mohali: The Congress Friday stepped up its attack on the AAP govt in Punjab, with former Mohali mayor Jeeti Sidhu alleging that development works in the city have come to a standstill despite the state govt, local MLA and municipal corporation being controlled by the same party.Addressing mediapersons during a visit to the office of…
The 8.5km dual-carriageway corridor was slated for completion by June 30 Mohali: The long-delayed alternate road linking Mohali with Chandigarh International Airport has missed yet another completion deadline, with shortages of bitumen and iron stalling work on the remaining stretch of the project.The 8.5km dual-carriageway corridor, being developed by Gmada, was slated for completion by…
Chandigarh: Two men were caught allegedly stealing BSNL underground copper cables in Sector 16 and handed over to Sector 17 police, who arrested them and registered a case. The accused, Ajay Kumar and Ravinder, both residents of Faidan village, were found inside a BSNL underground pipeline near Shantikunj during an inspection by BSNL officials.Police recovered…
Body in bag: Woman gets life term for killing spouse Mohali: After an eight-year-long trial, a Mohali court has convicted Seerat Kaur Dhillon for the murder of her husband, businessman Aikom Singh Dhillon, and sentenced her to rigorous imprisonment for life. Besides the life sentence, the court imposed a total fine of Rs 90,000 on…
Sector 7 sports complex in for revamp for Asian Relays Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has proposed a comprehensive upgrade of the Sector 7 athletics track in preparation for the Asian Relays Championship, scheduled to be held in the city in June 2027. The estimated project cost is between Rs 10 crore and Rs 12 crore,…
MC plans fresh blueprint for two Sec 17 parking lots Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is all set to hire a consultant to reconstruct two decades-old underground parking lots in Sector 17. The aim is to conduct a detailed topographical survey, carry out geotechnical investigation, provide comprehensive structural design and ensure multiple other technical components….
