January 01, 2010 01:25 IST
The two candidates in the race to become the mayor of the city have had stints in the top post earlier too.
Fri, Jan 01, 2010January 01, 2010 01:22 IST
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has decided to abstain from the Mayoral elections scheduled for Friday,turning the tide in favour of the Congress.
Fri, Jan 01, 2010December 27, 2009 04:44 IST
Its been four months that Congress councillor Devinder Singh Babla has been on the run. Considered a staunch loyalist of Union Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal,Babla has the backing of party leaders.
Sun, Dec 27, 2009December 26, 2009 00:51 IST
While the UT Administration was quick to scrap the much-hyped Bed and Breakfast scheme,in the garb of which violators were operating hotels,illegal guesthouses in the citys periphery are yet to catch the authorities attention.
Sat, Dec 26, 2009December 22, 2009 06:49 IST
Lack of adequate infrastructure,unkempt lawns and crumbling buildings it is the same sad state of affairs at various community centres in the city.
Tue, Dec 22, 2009December 22, 2009 06:34 IST
After weathering quite a few storms in the MC House,the management of the garbage processing plant at Dadumajra finally submitted the experts certification about the functioning of the plant to the Municipal Corporation last week.
Tue, Dec 22, 2009December 21, 2009 02:43 IST
Mayor Kamleshs one-year tenure comes to an end on December 31. Kamleshs second stint as Chandigarh mayor she was mayor in 2004 as well was marked by tussle for power,lack of coordination between councillors and officials and numerous controversies,
Mon, Dec 21, 2009December 19, 2009 03:10 IST
The Municipal Corporation once again skirted a decision on the issue of providing metered water connections in rehabilitation colonies and a hike in water tariff.
Sat, Dec 19, 2009December 17, 2009 01:47 IST
Uncertainty prevails over the Municipal Corporations project to enhance Chandigarhs water supply as the Punjab government has refused to release water for Kajauli Phase V and VI.
Thu, Dec 17, 2009December 15, 2009 01:40 IST
Though the Municipal Corporation authorities are quick to mark inquiries into various issues,there is little to show in terms of results.
Tue, Dec 15, 2009December 15, 2009 01:28 IST
The Night Food Street in the city may cease to open in the night. The Municipal Corporation is planning to convert it into a day food street.
Tue, Dec 15, 2009
December 15, 2009 01:25 IST
Owners of house number 563,Sector 18,have sealed their back lane. A wall has been raised to enclose the area behind their house.
Tue, Dec 15, 2009December 10, 2009 00:57 IST
After renovating the community centre in Sector 35,the Municipal Corporation decided to organise a function to inaugurate it. In the function on Monday,the community centre was dedicated to the area residents.
Thu, Dec 10, 2009December 08, 2009 02:08 IST
Chaotic parking,shop owners flouting fire safety norms and cluttered balconies,not much has changed in the Sector-22 market,where a major fire had claimed four lives in April.
Tue, Dec 08, 2009December 07, 2009 03:13 IST
In a haste to end a recent House Meet,the councillors passed an agenda to set up a fire academy in the city without due discussion.
Mon, Dec 07, 2009December 04, 2009 01:57 IST
Ahead of the inauguration of the Sector-47 C park by Municipal Commissioner Dr Roshan Sunkaria on Friday...
Fri, Dec 04, 2009December 02, 2009 20:10 IST
A common thread runs between electricity poles installed in 2001,furniture in Mayors room purchased two years ago and professionals hired for Lohri celebrations this year payments of all these are pending with the Municipal Corporation.
Wed, Dec 02, 2009November 29, 2009 05:43 IST
In a letter to Municipal Commissioner Dr Roshan Sunkaria,Mayor Kamlesh has sought his comments on the report prepared by councillor Chander Mukhi Sharma on the Dadumajra garbage processing plant.
Sun, Nov 29, 2009November 28, 2009 05:00 IST
For Mayor Kamlesh,December will be the month of laying foundation stones and inaugurating projects.
Sat, Nov 28, 2009November 27, 2009 03:19 IST
The Municipal Corporation continues to grapple with the problem of stray cattle on city roads. While the number of cattle has gone up by several notches,the MC is at loss to find a lasting solution to the traffic hazard.
Fri, Nov 27, 2009November 27, 2009 03:11 IST
The decision of the UT Administration to shift the second-hand car market out of Sector 7 is causing a loss of revenue to the Municipal Corporation as dealers have not paid the weekly fee since the last two weeks.
Fri, Nov 27, 2009November 25, 2009 03:46 IST
The Municipal Corporation has decided to bring more parking lots under the ambit of paid parking system.
Wed, Nov 25, 2009November 24, 2009 06:51 IST
In what may prove to be a breather for Congress councillor Devinder Singh Babla,the party claims to have found a way out of his predicament.
Tue, Nov 24, 2009November 22, 2009 04:54 IST
Recent incidents of snatching in the city have created a scare among residents,especially morning walkers.
Sun, Nov 22, 2009November 13, 2009 03:08 IST
Hundreds of winged guests have started arriving at the Sukhna Lake for the winters. Migratory birds from Siberia and other places make the lake their home every year from November to March.
Fri, Nov 13, 2009



