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Chandigarh administration pushes legacy waste deadline to May

The waste is finally expected to be cleared by May after an expenditure of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12 crore. (HT File)

Published on Apr 18, 2026, 7:04 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, 7:14 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, 3:22 AM IST

Chandigarh administration brings 90 more services under RTS Act

The move is aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public service delivery. (HT)

Published on Apr 3, 2026, 7:44 AM IST

Consider interests of own employees before those on deputation: HC to Chandigarh admn

The court was hearing a set of petitions against the central administrative tribunal (CAT) order of 2017. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026, 10:43 PM IST

Sluggish start: Just 10 apply under Chandigarh Startup Policy in 11 months

The subdued response is particularly striking given that the policy itself was rolled out after nearly seven years of delay. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 27, 2026, 8:12 AM IST

Carmel Convent tree mishap: HC tells Chandigarh admn to pay ₹1.5-cr relief within two weeks

On July 8, 2022, a 70-foot heritage peepal tree had collapsed at Carmel Convent, killing 16-year-old Heerakshi and injuring 19 others. (HT File)

Published on Mar 26, 2026, 7:26 AM IST

At Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Kataria showcases Chandigarh’s power sector reforms, clean energy initiatives

Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria (centre) with Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the Bharat Electricity Summit in New Delhi on Friday. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 21, 2026, 7:18 AM IST

Panjab University clears cricket ground for student fests this session

Earlier this week, PUCSC president Gaurav Veer Sohal was allowed to hold a star night at the venue, a reversal from previous restrictions. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Mar 21, 2026, 7:04 AM IST

Sarangpur set to become Chandigarh’s new stage for mega events

Back-to-back performances by Punjabi singers Karan Aujla on December 7 and Diljit Dosanjh on December 14 drew massive crowds to the Sector-34 ground, leading to long traffic snarls in the surrounding sectors. (HT File)

Published on Mar 9, 2026, 6:58 AM IST

Liquor prices in Chandigarh to go up by 2% from April 1

A senior excise department official said that to address concerns of cartelisation raised during last year’s auction, the new policy has introduced a clear definition of “family” to avoid ambiguity and potential litigation. (HT File)

Published on Mar 7, 2026, 8:22 AM IST

Be ready with plan-B for HC expansion, Chandigarh administration told

UT had earlier sent a plan to construct a new block on a 20.5 lakh square feet area behind the existing complex. (HT File)

Published on Feb 28, 2026, 8:36 AM IST

IDFC bank fraud: After Haryana, fraudulent transactions in UT accounts?

It is now suspected that funds from certain accounts of the Chandigarh administration may also have been siphoned off. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 8:20 AM IST

Chandigarh reconstitutes panel to examine ownership rights to residents of over 35,000 EWS houses

The houses were constructed across 12 rehabilitation colonies under a scheme launched in the late 1970s to provide low-cost housing to economically weaker sections (EWSs) living in slums and labour colonies. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 8:16 AM IST

Chandigarh: Dogs to be shifted to Sector-38 facility by March 10, UT tells HC

While posting the matter for further hearing on March 10, the court made it clear that the volunteers would be free to go to SPCA and to render their services as per the SOPs. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 7:56 AM IST

Samagra shiksha project: Resource persons engaged by Chandigarh entitled to DA, rules HC

The court noted that respondents are unable to conclude that up to 2021, petitioners were getting DA at par with other school teachers. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Feb 25, 2026, 6:20 AM IST

Chandigarh: Tewari flags contaminated drinking water supply to rehabilitation colony

MP Manish Tewari (HT File)

Published on Feb 14, 2026, 5:08 AM IST

Chandigarh: Industry issues fall under UT, MHA’s jurisdiction, says ministry of MSMEs

It added that a proposal for amendment of penalty provisions has been forwarded to the MHA for consideration. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Feb 13, 2026, 8:42 AM IST

Chandigarh: Protest over closure of road crossing between Sectors 33 & 45

Tension escalated when an administration team, accompanied by police and machinery, reached the site to implement the closure. Councillors and villagers rushed to the site and staged a sit-in protest, opposing the move. (HT File)

Published on Feb 7, 2026, 7:54 AM 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)

Published on Feb 6, 2026, 9:02 AM IST

HC expansion proposal sent to int’l body: Centre

UT has already sent the proposal to the international bodies on January 21, the last day for the same, after it was cleared by Chandigarh Heritage and Conservation committee (CHCC).

Published on Jan 24, 2026, 4:06 AM 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)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 7:52 AM IST

High Court restrains Chandigarh admn from taking coercive action against developer

The court acted on the plea from Uppal Housing Private Limited, challenging the UT estate office’s September 9, 2025 decision revoking the occupation certificate granted to the developer in 2010 (Representational Image)

Published on Jan 4, 2026, 7:12 AM IST

Chandigarh: Sec-42 girls college audit flags accounting lapses in pupil funds

There has been no response from the college authorities so far. (HT File Photo)

Published on Dec 27, 2025, 7:52 AM IST

Work 24x7, appoint consultant for design by Jan 8, HC tells Chandigarh Administration

The court was hearing a 2023 public interest litigation (PIL) by HC Employees Association secretary Vinod Dhatterwal, seeking the implementation of a holistic development plan. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Dec 25, 2025, 7:56 AM IST

Fancy number CH01-DC-0001 goes under hammer for whopping ₹31 lakh in Chandigarh

Fancy number CH01-DC-0001 goes under hammer for whopping <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>31 lakh in Chandigarh

Published on Dec 23, 2025, 6:54 AM IST

Chandigarh bags first position in National Energy Conservation Awards

President Droupadi Murmu presenting the award to Chandigarh chief secretary H Rajesh Prasad and chief engineer CB Ojha in the presence of Manohar Lal Khattar, Union minister of housing and urban affairs, in New Delhi on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 15, 2025, 7:42 AM IST

Expansion plan of high court complex: UT to discuss implementation of HC order today

A senior officer said that the project needs clearance from UNESCO as the high court, a part of the Capitol Complex, was declared a world heritage site in 2016. (HT FIle)

Published on Dec 12, 2025, 9:04 AM IST

Revised service timelines across Chandigarh depts to reduce public waiting time

The head of each department, or a nominated officer, will act as the nodal authority to ensure compliance with the Right to Service provisions. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Dec 12, 2025, 7:24 AM IST

Centre clarifies: ‘No coercive directions issued for rooftop solar installation in Chandigarh’

Minister of state for new and renewable energy and power Shripad Yesso Naik confirmed that the MNRE had not directed any state or UT, including Chandigarh, to adopt punitive measures. (HT File)

Published on Dec 11, 2025, 8:48 AM IST

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