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chandigarh administration news

Send report on Hawara’s parole plea within 4 weeks: HC to UT

The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Chandigarh administration to send its recommendations regarding parole application from Babbar Khalsa militant Jagtar Singh Hawara within four weeks.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 09:05 am IST

Chandigarh: HC asks UT to allow extension of tenure of consumer panel members

While the president’s term had come to an end on July 5, the latter’s tenure is slated to end on September 6. (HT File)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:13 am IST

New Delhi: SC quashes UT’s 2020 notification on essential service providers

The top court also directed that recently identified vending zones and the shifting of licence vendors to such locations be carried out at the earliest. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:43 am IST

Chandigarh eyes relief on property issues ahead of Shah review meeting

The issue of constructions outside Lal Dora zones—currently treated as violations remains contentious, particularly across the city’s 22 villages. (HT File)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 05:36 am IST

Chandigarh: Bicycle tracks in southern sectors to have 1.95-crore street lights

In early May this year, Chandigarh Police recorded four snatching incidents within 24 hours, involving pedestrians and cyclists. (HT File)
Published on Jun 22, 2026 06:12 am IST

Senior UT officials to meet Shah next week to push for city’s vertical growth

The administration is likely to present a detailed roadmap outlining the objectives, regulatory provisions, and anticipated impact of the amendments.
Published on Jun 20, 2026 07:28 am IST

Chandigarh: UT staffing, service rules discussed at Shimla meet

Chandigarh showcased best practices in urban governance, highlighting its forest cover and green management initiatives. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 20, 2026 07:00 am IST

Citywide security overhaul: Chandigarh plans 108 PCR parking bays to cut response time

Officials say while such large-scale naka deployments are effective, they are periodic and resource-intensive. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 05:10 am IST

Chandigarh admn suspends Ola’s licence for 6 months over regulatory norms’ violation

A show-cause notice was subsequently issued under Rule 17 of the Aggregator Rules, asking why the licence should not be suspended. Despite seeking time in November 2025, the company did not submit a reply. (HT File)
Published on Jun 18, 2026 06:30 am IST

Chandigarh: Heritage, green cover, infra load weigh on stakeholders’ minds

Concerns regarding fragmentation of industrial plots and its implications on land-use discipline have also been raised in multiple submissions. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 11, 2026 04:28 am IST

Chandigarh: HC stays 31 lakh rent recovery by UT from Haryana CIC Prasad

Chandigarh: HC stays 31 lakh rent recovery by UT from Haryana CIC Prasad
Published on Jun 08, 2026 06:52 am IST

CBI conducts searches in 661 cr IDFC First Bank-AU Finance Bank fraud case

CBI conducts searches in 661 cr IDFC First Bank-AU Finance Bank fraud case
Published on Jun 07, 2026 08:45 am IST

Chandigarh seeks legal opinion after HC scraps Tribune flyover

The Tribune Chowk flyover was first conceived around 2016 to ease congestion at one of the busiest entry points into the city, handling traffic from Zirakpur, Panchkula and Delhi. (HT File)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:44 am IST

Chandigarh administration draws flak for allotting Sector-31 group home rooms before deadline

On April 28, the Chandigarh administration decided to convert half of the 80-seat group home into a paid senior citizen home due to low admissions from intellectually disabled persons. (HT File)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:10 am IST

Architects flag infra challenges in Chandigarh administration’s push for high-rises

This sequencing – planning density before assessing capacity – has triggered concern among urban planners. (HT File)
Published on May 24, 2026 06:20 am IST

Chandigarh austerity drive: Kataria, officials ditch cars for a day

Senior officers and employees of the Chandigarh administration also joined the effort. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on May 21, 2026 03:44 am IST

Chandigarh declares no-car day on Wednesdays for govt staff

Officials said that buses will operate on 17 designated routes across the tricity to ferry staff to and from their workplaces. (HT File)
Published on May 20, 2026 03:48 am IST

GCA under scanner for bypassing UT pool quota in MFA admissions

Director technical education Palika Arora said the matter had not been known to the department (HT File)
Published on May 19, 2026 06:44 am IST

Chandigarh administration mulls new policy to break big industrial plots into smaller biz hubs

Officials believe the new policy could unlock underutilised industrial land, much of which remains partially vacant despite plot sizes ranging from 5 marla to 40 acres. (HT File)
Published on May 12, 2026 05:46 am IST

Chandigarh: MP pitches for free power, water for low-income families in UT

Proposal includes 300 units electricity and 20,000 litres water . (HT File)
Published on May 11, 2026 05:12 am IST

Chandigarh: HC seeks UT, Punjab, CBI reponse on plea alleging 146-crore scam

During the hearing, counsel for the UT Administration, Punjab government and the CBI accepted notice and sought time to file replies before the court. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on May 04, 2026 07:26 am IST

Chandigarh: Rights panel seeks report on ‘apathy’ towards poor with special needs

A detailed report on the matter has been asked a week before the next date of hearing scheduled for May 25. (HT File)
Published on Apr 30, 2026 09:12 am IST

No more waiting, Chandigarh moves to let MSMEs start operations instantly

The process often takes one to three years, leading to delays that disproportionately affect the small traders more. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 28, 2026 07:58 am IST

Tribune flyover: Petition in HC demands stay on tree cutting

The work is proposed to be initiated in the month of May after receipt of approval from the ministry. (HT File)
Published on Apr 23, 2026 06:40 am IST

HC raps UT over liquor vend being run in unsafe building in Sector 17

Wine shop running on unsafe building in sector 17 Chandigarh. (Ravi/HT)
Published on Apr 22, 2026 06:14 am IST

Chandigarh: Deadline slips again, MC chief cracks whip over Dadumajra dump

Over Rs110 crore has been spent, yet the landfill continues to impact the city’s sanitation profile (HT File)
Published on Apr 20, 2026 03:10 am IST

Chandigarh administration pushes legacy waste deadline to May

The waste is finally expected to be cleared by May after an expenditure of 12 crore. (HT File)
Published on Apr 18, 2026 07:04 am IST

Reshuffle in Chandigarh administration: 14 officers shifted

As per the orders, Akhil Kumar (DANICS) has been appointed additional secretary (establishment) and given charge of the house allotment committee and the food and supplies department. Amit Kumar (DANICS) will handle coordination, home/protocol, environment, and technical education. (HT File)
Published on Apr 15, 2026 07:14 am IST

Right to service: Haryana lends its auto-appeal system to UT

In Chandigarh, over 700 services are covered under the Act. (HT File)
Published on Apr 14, 2026 03:22 am IST