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      Hillary Victor

      Hillary Victor is a Special Correspondent at Chandigarh. He covers Chandigarh administration, municipal corporation and all political parties.

      Articles by Hillary Victor

      Chandigarh: Restrictive clause stalls CHB plan to auction land to pvt developer

      Established in 1976, the Chandigarh Housing Board was mandated to provide affordable, good-quality housing, particularly for government employees. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 10, 2026 02:54 IST

      5,400 dead, 3,900 duplicate voters detected in Chandigarh’s electoral rolls

      As per the 2002 rolls, Chandigarh has approximately 6.4 lakh registered voters, while the estimated population of the city is around 13.64 lakh. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 9, 2026 01:24 IST

      15% vehicles registered in Chandigarh without insurance: MoRTH

      As per a rough estimate, there are 14.27 lakh registered vehicles in the city, a number that exceeds the city’s human population. Out of this, 2.19 lakh aren’t insured but registered on Vahan portal as active, the Ministry revealed. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 8, 2026 01:42 IST

      Allowance parity for Punjab, Haryana staff on Chandigarh deputation

      The decision is in keeping with the consolidated guidelines on deputation and foreign service issued by the Government of India’s Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on March 28, 2024. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 6, 2026 03:32 IST

      Planning a movie outing in Chandigarh? Pick a weekday for cheaper tickets

      From April, Chandigarh is planning to allow flexible movie ticket pricing system in multiplexes. (Shutterstock)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 5, 2026 24:58 IST

      City Beautiful’s forest cover makes for 22% of total area

      While Chandigarh’s forest cover remains modest in absolute terms due to its limited geographical size, officials said sustained efforts through urban forestry, plantation drives and conservation programmes have helped the city retain a stable green cover in recent years. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 4, 2026 03:32 IST

      Mohali panel raps ESIC, orders interest-backed pension to widows

      he commission directed ESIC to release dependents’ benefits along with compensation to the widows of two insured workers. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 2, 2026 01:36 IST

      Chandigarh: In election year, MC gets ₹850 crore boost

      The Centre has released the funds to the UT administration, which will subsequently transfer the amount to the civic body. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 2, 2026 01:10 IST

      Chandigarh budget slashed by ₹437.6 cr as energy sector funding shrinks

      The administration, however, had sought nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7,500 crore for the year. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 2, 2026 24:34 IST

      Chandigarh: Relief in sight for Baltana commuters as RUB project finally moves forward

      The official said the project is likely to be completed within nine months. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 31, 2026 02:08 IST

      CLU requirement to be scrapped by June under Chandigarh reform plan

      Minimum land ownership requirements for private schools and universities will be removed. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 30, 2026 03:34 IST

      Chandigarh administration to auction plots in Sector 56 Bulk Market in April

      According to the administration, projects spread over more than 20,000 square yards require mandatory clearance from the environment ministry (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 28, 2026 22:32 IST

      Chandigarh plans bigger floor area ratio to draw industrialists

      The administration has also been considering doubling the FAR in Industrial Areas Phase 1 and Phase 2, from 0.75 to 1.50, a long-pending demand of industrialists. At (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 25, 2026 23:38 IST

      Sukhna Lake’s depth has been shrinking but volume rising: IIT Roorkee survey

      Water level in the Sukhna had started receding in 1979. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 25, 2026 01:26 IST

      Twist in tale: BJP, AAP, Congress all throw hat in ring for mayoral post

      AAP councillors coming out of the MC office after filing their nominations for the mayoral polls on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 23, 2026 03:19 IST

      Ahead of Chandigarh mayoral elections, AAP moves 10 of its councillors to Hoshiarpur

      Chandigarh mayoral elections: The AAP will only be fighting for the mayor’s post, leaving the other two posts – senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor – for its alliance partner Congress. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 22, 2026 03:30 IST

      Chandigarh mayoral elections: AAP-Congress bury the hatchet ‘one last time’, to take on BJP together

      Leaders of both parties maintain that this is a “strictly one-time arrangement” and that they will be fighting the MC general elections, slated in December, independently. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 21, 2026 03:20 IST

      Chandigarh MC elections in December: 7 wards reserved for SC candidates, nine for general category women

      The total number of wards remain – and the areas falling under them – remain unchanged at 35. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 20, 2026 02:38 IST

      Chandigarh admn plans to play ‘broker’ in private property deals

      Being attempted for the first time, the proposal seeks to make private property transactions transparent, regulated and secure. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 19, 2026 24:24 IST

      Chandigarh: Has the Metro gone off track?

      About 20% of the project cost is to be borne collectively by Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, another 20% by the Centre. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 15, 2026 22:16 IST

      Chandigarh administration mulls doubling FAR in industrial areas

      Chandigarh currently permits FAR of 0.75 while in Mohali, it ranges from 2 to 3 depending on sector, while P’kula allows between 2 & 2.5. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 14, 2026 02:50 IST

      Relocation of Sector-26 Mandi: After SC’s nod, UT to make allotment of 12 sites in Sector 39 within 2 weeks

      The e-auction process for 23 SCO sites had concluded on March 31, 2025, with bids received for 12 sites. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 12, 2026 22:46 IST

      Chandigarh:Sarangpur concert centre work likely to start in April

      Once approved, the project will be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model as part of the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 12, 2026 02:22 IST

      Chandigarh moves to rationalise penalties in over 5,000 building violation cases

      At present, more than 5,000 notices related to building violations are pending in the city, largely involving industrial units and commercial properties. Officials said that following the amendment, penalties in all these cases, as well as future violations, could be rationalised. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 11, 2026 02:32 IST

      Chandigarh admn to auction prime land in Sector 53 to private builder

      Established in 1976, the CHB was mandated to provide affordable, good-quality housing to residents, particularly government employees. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 10, 2026 03:04 IST

      ‘No point digging up the entire city’: Kataria throws a spanner in Chandigarh Metro plans

      Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataira during the press meet at Chandigarh Golf Club on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 9, 2026 03:44 IST

      Chandigarh: PGI-PU underpass work to start in April

      The UT administration is also aiming to complete the extension of the Kurukshetra Boys’ Hostel at Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Sector 12, by February, 2026. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 8, 2026 02:26 IST

      Chandigarh: War of words rocks Cong-AAP ties weeks before mayoral poll

      A senior AAP leader said the party was trying to ascertain the reasons behind the AAP in-charge’s post. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 7, 2026 03:38 IST

      Chandigarh admn directs depts to expedite hiring rules

      Nearly 1,425 contractual employees have been working across more than 40 departments of the UT administration. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 6, 2026 02:22 IST

      UT eyes ₹60-crore revamp of iconic museums in 5 months

      On Government Museum and Art Gallery, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 crore is to be spent on the facelift work. (HT file)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 5, 2026 01:44 IST
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