February 06, 2023 7:45 am
Municipal Corporation Commissioner Anindita Mitra told The Indian Express, “We have planned a light and sound show on the heritage of Chandigarh, history of rose festival and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. There will be three shows on each day”.
February 05, 2023 10:02 pm
Initially, Rs 80 lakh was sanctioned for the light and sound show but during the MC House meeting, Rs 50 lakh was enhanced for the show on December 22, 2022.
December 25, 2022 7:45 am
A total of Rs 1.40 crore out of Rs 2.19 crore will be spent on the light and sound show, which has been included in the Rose Festival for the first time.
February 26, 2021 10:37 am
The rose festival is dedicated to corona warriors this year.
February 12, 2021 10:12 am
Earlier, a budget of Rs 89 lakh was allocated for rose festival. However, in view of the pandemic, it was decided that only symbolic celebrations will be held as the councillors had opposed the expenditure on the festival and had suggested that the same amount be spent on development works in the ward.
February 28, 2020 1:04 pm
Commissioner KK Yadav said, “The festival will witness various cultural programmes, apart from competitions for children, youth and senior citizens. Our aim is to ensure maximum participation of the locals.”
February 22, 2019 10:24 am
Rebel councillor Satish Kainth has written to UT Adviser Manoj Parida to cancel the events as the nation is “in mourning” post the Pulwama attack.
February 17, 2016 4:11 am
It has been decided that gardener Budh Ram will arrive for the event in the red beacon car of mayor at the venue.
February 25, 2015 1:24 am
The students were briefed on the newly launched women safety app ‘Smart 24x7’.
February 21, 2015 5:23 am
Although rain played spoilsport during the first half of the show, the 43rd Rose Festival managed to get a colourful start at the Rose Garden on Friday.
February 27, 2022 3:45 pm
The 50th Chandigarh Rose Festival at the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden was held over the weekend. Musical evenings full of entertainment were arranged for visitors on the golden jubilee of the festival this year





