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Frequent transfers a pouring problem for UT excise dept

Chandigarh, March 24 -- Pegged to be Chandigarh administration's highest revenue generator, raking in an estimated Rs.800 crore annually, the UT excise and taxation department is lacking a stable team... Read More


Court awards Rs.16-lakh refund for excess charges

Chandigarh, March 22 -- Coming to the aid of two city residents who were charged excess amount of Rs.16 lakh for conversion of their residential plots in Sectors 32 and 44 from leasehold to freehold, ... Read More


UT admn asks MC for report on legality of Rs.2,325-cr budget

Chandigarh, March 21 -- The UT local bodies department has sought a report from the municipal corporation on the legality of the Rs.2,325-crore budget for financial year 2024-25, approved during a spe... Read More


Cong-AAP alliance poised to give tough fight to BJP

Chandigarh, March 21 -- After triangular contests in the last two Lok Sabha elections, Chandigarh is set to witness a two-cornered contest this time, with the Congress and AAP teaming up to trounce th... Read More


Untreated sewage being discharged into N-Choe in Mohali: CPCB to NGT

Chandigarh, March 20 -- Despite directions from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), a report by Central Pollution Control Board's regional directorate has observed that untreated sewage is being discha... Read More


UT adopts energy conservation code for commercial buildings

Chandigarh, March 20 -- Starting May 1, 2024, commercial buildings in Chandigarh will be required to adhere to minimum energy performance standards outlined in the Energy Conservation Building Code (E... Read More


As BJP eyes 3rd win, Cong-AAPbanking on anti-incumbency

Chandigarh, March 18 -- As Chandigarh gears up to pick its next member of Parliament (MP) on June 1, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will strive to retain the seat for the third straight term, while ... Read More


Chandigarh to pick its next MP on June 1

Chandigarh, March 17 -- With Chandigarh set to elect its next member of Parliament (MP) in the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1, the constituency is set to witness a direct fight betwee... Read More


I will not allow 'jungle raj' in city, Purohit hits back

Chandigarh, March 15 -- A fiery war of words has erupted between UT administrator Banwarilal Purohit and AAP mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor over the latter's populist move to provide 20,000 litres of free... Read More


Heading towards summer surge, UT seeks more power

Chandigarh, March 14 -- Anticipating increased electricity demand in the upcoming summer months, the UT electricity department has written to the Union ministry of power to increase the unallocated po... Read More