August 05, 2013 01:01 IST
The UT Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd to refund Rs 9 lakh to a complainant who booked a residential plot in the project floated by them.
Mon, Aug 05, 2013August 03, 2013 05:39 IST
While most government schools in the city are flooded with applications for admission to Class XI,around 1,300-1,400 seats are lying vacant in schools on Chandigarhs periphery even after the second round of counselling.
Sat, Aug 03, 2013August 01, 2013 05:00 IST
As the academic session for schools enters the fifth month,students and teachers in the government schools are still waiting for the uniforms,which are supposed to be supplied within 45 to 60 days of the tender being floated to the company.
Thu, Aug 01, 2013July 31, 2013 02:47 IST
Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Ltd has been directed by the UT District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum to refund to a complainant the surrendered value along with the cost of litigation,on the grounds of false assurance to provide an insurance cover that he required.
Wed, Jul 31, 2013July 29, 2013 01:10 IST
Smart interactive boards,audio response systems,e-Class teacher learning modules and a robotics lab for maths and science classes have created a buzz around the city schools.
Mon, Jul 29, 2013July 26, 2013 02:15 IST
As many as 262 seats have been still lying vacant under the economic weaker section (EWS) and disadvantaged groups quota in 30 unaided recognised private schools.
Fri, Jul 26, 2013July 24, 2013 04:04 IST
The District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum has directed the Chandigarh unit of Cox and Kings,to refund a Panchkula resident his booking amount.
Wed, Jul 24, 2013July 23, 2013 03:04 IST
Pre-play schools have become popular these days,especially among parents who are not able to spend adequate time with their children due to their work.
Tue, Jul 23, 2013July 21, 2013 01:34 IST
In the wake of a recent incident in Bihar,in which around 20 students died and around 48 others fell ill after consuming the midday meal served to them at a primary government school,students of the city-based government schools,seem to be wary of eating the midday meals served to them.
Sun, Jul 21, 2013July 21, 2013 01:22 IST
Though the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) deployed 40 special buses for government school students to help them commute to and fro from the school on different routes,students continued to struggle to board CTU buses during school hours.
Sun, Jul 21, 2013July 18, 2013 01:44 IST
Apples from Himachal Pradesh have finally arrived in mandis across the city
Thu, Jul 18, 2013July 17, 2013 04:44 IST
The UT Education Department had issued a set of directives two years ago,to ban fast food in the city schools,but there seems to be no implementation of the directives
Wed, Jul 17, 2013July 14, 2013 03:28 IST
On the grounds of false allegations,a consumer court dismissed a complaint alleging assurance on the part of a car dealer,while selling a second hand car to the complainant.
Sun, Jul 14, 2013July 11, 2013 03:22 IST
Aegon Religare Life Insurance Company Ltd has been directed by the UT District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum to refund to a complainant the total invested amount of Rs 55,000
Thu, Jul 11, 2013July 08, 2013 02:43 IST
The demand for umbrellas and raincoats in the city is rising and umbrella makers seem to be competing with each other to come out with different and designer umbrellas with frills,Raymond check prints and images of cartoon characters to woo women,men and children.
Mon, Jul 08, 2013July 08, 2013 02:35 IST
Even three months after the beginning of the academic session,most students of city-based government schools are yet to receive books and uniforms.
Mon, Jul 08, 2013July 05, 2013 02:55 IST
The UT Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Emaar MGF Land Private Ltd to refund the amount of Rs 40,28,499 along with the interest of 12% per annum to two residents of Amritsar,who had booked a plot each in their names.
Fri, Jul 05, 2013July 04, 2013 02:14 IST
The UT Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission on Wednesday directed the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) to pay interest at the savings bank rate on the amount of Rs 70,000 to the complainant,
Thu, Jul 04, 2013July 02, 2013 03:18 IST
Even as some 60 modified stainless-steel bus queue shelters have been installed on the citys V3 roads,no effort has been made to improve the quality of existing shelters that are made of influx or concrete.
Tue, Jul 02, 2013June 30, 2013 03:51 IST
City-based organisations,non governmental organisations (NGO) and committees are extending help to people stuck in flood-hit Uttarakhand by putting up stalls at different parts of the city,collecting relief funds including food material,clothes,quilts,footwear,medicines,water bottles,money and other basic necessities.
Sun, Jun 30, 2013June 30, 2013 03:20 IST
A proposal to develop playgrounds in the citys government schools is yet to see the light of day.
Sun, Jun 30, 2013June 27, 2013 01:34 IST
After Chandigarh got its first dial-e-rickshaw service on Wednesday,the Eco-cab system,known as Rapid Rickshaw Transit,drew an enthusiastic response from the residents on the first day.
Thu, Jun 27, 2013June 24, 2013 05:59 IST
After AC cabs and tuk-tuk auto rickshaws,very soon modernised cycle rickshaws will also be at your doorstep,just with a phone call.
Mon, Jun 24, 2013
June 24, 2013 04:12 IST
Watching friends die before their eyes,walking for long stretches and praying for the safety of their loved ones the survivors of the Uttarakhand floods had tales of horror to narrate
Mon, Jun 24, 2013June 19, 2013 04:48 IST
The World Paddling Association,in affiliation with the Flat and White Water Federation of India,has introduced the worlds fastest growing water sport
Wed, Jun 19, 2013



