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Chandigarh admn finishes Rock Garden wall demolition work

Chandigarh administration razed the Rock Garden wall completely on the intervening night between Saturday and Sunday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Mar 10, 2025, 9:00 AM IST

International Women’s Day: Chandigarh administration celebrates spirit of womanhood

Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, and local MP Manish Tewari felicitating women achievers during an event by the social welfare department on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 9, 2025, 9:12 AM IST

Wall being demolished is not integral part of Rock Garden: Chandigarh admn to HC

As per the Chandigarh administration, the wall being demolished was originally built to enclose the adjacent forested land and was not part of the garden designed by Nek Chand. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Mar 8, 2025, 10:14 AM IST

Multi-layer barricading on Chandigarh-Mohali border to stop protesting farmers

As per intelligence reports, around 10,000-11,000 protesters, including 175-200 women, are expected to arrive in tractor-trailers, SUVs, and other vehicles. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Mar 5, 2025, 10:14 AM IST

Rock Garden wall demolition: Chandigarh floated tenders much before green ministry’s nod

Tender issued in December 2024, nearly a month before the ministry approved diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes in January 16. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Mar 3, 2025, 8:50 AM IST

Punjab & Haryana HC refuses to recall its order on paver blocks in green belt

Order comes at a time when a section of residents are protesting the demolition of a wall at the iconic Rock Garden which is also being done to ease traffic movement in the HC area. (HT File)

Published on Feb 25, 2025, 9:38 AM IST

Protest over Rock Garden wall demolition; did it on HC’s direction: Chandigarh administration

City residents protesting against the demolition of a Rock Garden wall by the administration in Chandigarh on Sunday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Feb 24, 2025, 8:26 AM IST

HC upholds Chandigarh admn’s decision to ban floor-wise sale of houses across city

In January 2023, the Supreme Court had ruled that the first 30 sectors of Chandigarh carried the heritage status of Le Corbusier zone and, therefore, conversion of residential houses into floor-wise apartments cannot be permitted in these sectors. (HT)

Published on Feb 23, 2025, 8:44 AM IST

Chandigarh mayor writes to administrator, seeks grants as per DFC suggestions

The Chandigarh mayor wrote that since the recommendations of the 4th DFC had not been accepted, it was considered fair and appropriate if the devolution of funds to the corporation were arranged as per recommendations of the 3rd DFC (in the interim). (HT)

Published on Feb 23, 2025, 8:42 AM IST

EWS reimbursements: UT admn to settle private schools’ dues by April

One of the counsels appearing for a school had told the court that it was the schools’ responsibility to admit the students, but it was the state’s responsibility to reimburse the institution. (HT File Photo)

Published on Feb 15, 2025, 10:08 AM IST

Chandigarh administration declares public holiday on Ravidas Jayanti

Earlier, the Chandigarh administration had declared Ravidas Jayanti a restricted holiday. (HT File)

Published on Feb 12, 2025, 9:06 AM IST

Punjab and Haryana HC orders green paver blocks for parking facility near court

The Punjab and Haryana HC bench asserted that between 9 am and noon and during post-lunch session from 2 pm to 4.30 pm, the HC campus experiences extreme congestion due to various bottlenecks, which are aggravated by the fact that the complex and its surrounding areas have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. (HT File)

Published on Feb 11, 2025, 9:48 AM IST

Chandigarh admn evicts unauthorised occupants from Cheshire Home in Sector 21

The Cheshire Home, originally managed by an NGO, had been serving as a temporary hostel for differently-abled individuals. (HT File)

Published on Feb 9, 2025, 10:16 AM IST

Chandigarh admn aims to finish auction of shops in new grain market by March 31

Following Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria’s visit to the Sector 26 market on Thursday, a cleanliness and anti-encroachment drive was conducted by the municipal corporation and market committee on Saturday, leaving it with a remarkably unusual and neater look. (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 9, 2025, 10:14 AM IST

Political pressure halts Chandigarh admn’s firm plan to demolish illegal furniture market

Established in 1985, the unauthorised furniture market, comprising 116 shops, is illegally occupying approximately 15 acres of agricultural land in Sectors 53 and 54. (HT File Photo)

Published on Feb 7, 2025, 10:04 AM IST

Chandigarh: Two Capitol Complex projects get thumbs down from IIT Roorkee

Designed by acclaimed French architect Le Corbusier, the Capitol Complex, Chandigarh, was designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2016. (HT File)

Published on Feb 6, 2025, 9:32 AM IST

Chandigarh admn reshuffles charges after HCSofficer Richa’s arrival

Amit Kumar, a DANICS officer, has been assigned the charge of secretary, state transport authority, additional secretary, coordination, and additional secretary, home/protocol, including jails. (HT File)

Published on Feb 1, 2025, 8:44 AM IST

Chandigarh administration officials meet Kataria over razing of furniture market

Established in 1985, the unauthorised furniture market in Chandigarh, comprising 116 shops, is occupying approximately 15 acres of agricultural land in Sectors 53 and 54. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 28, 2025, 9:48 AM IST

SC stays execution of Chandigarh admn’s 2008 employees housing scheme

On May 30, 2024, a high court division bench had directed that Chandigarh administration and Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) would commence construction of flats within a period of two months, complete it within one year and give possession of flats to applicants within two months thereafter. (HT)

Updated on Jan 26, 2025, 8:42 AM IST

Chandigarh: Govt teachers protest delay in DA payments

Government teachers on deputation during a protest in Chandigarh on Friday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 25, 2025, 9:54 PM IST

Share fate of Metro by February end: High court to Chandigarh admn

The court was hearing a clutch of petitions on growing traffic congestion in the tricity towns and demand of remedial measures by the authorities, including construction of flyovers, more roads and mass rapid transit system. (Stock image)

Updated on Jan 24, 2025, 9:58 AM IST

Act against coaching centres violating building, safety rules: HC to Chandigarh admn

The high court directed the SDM concerned to conclude the proceedings within three months. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jan 22, 2025, 3:49 PM IST

Chandigarh mayoral elections on January 30

In Chandigarh, the elections for the three posts are held every year. Being the fourth year, the new mayor will be a woman, as per the city’s five-year mayoral rotation system. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 22, 2025, 8:44 AM IST

HC defers Chandigarh mayoral elections, to be held after January 29

The Punjab and Haryana high court has quashed Chandigarh administration’s January 7 notification. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 21, 2025, 9:04 AM IST

Chandigarh: Have 5 or more challans? Pay up in 15 days or face licence suspension

Last year, the traffic police collected over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22.69 crore in fines from violators in the city. A total of 9.68 lakh challans were issued this year out of which, 1,40,286 were generated during on-the-spot enforcement devices while the majority—8,28,672 challans—were issued using ITMS (Integrated Traffic Management System) cameras. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 21, 2025, 8:54 AM IST

Chandigarh admn firm on demolishing furniture market by January-end

Established in 1985, the unauthorised furniture market, comprising 116 shops, is illegally occupying approximately 15 acres of agricultural land in Sectors 53 and 54. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Updated on Jan 20, 2025, 7:50 AM IST

Chandigarh mayor writes to DC again to defer mayoral elections

Requesting the DC to consider postponing the elections until the completion of a full one-year term of the current mayor, Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor said this would not only ensure fairness and continuity but also uphold the dignity and purpose of the office of the mayor. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 16, 2025, 9:14 AM IST

Chandigarh: HC seeks clarity on UNESCO status amid Capitol Complex construction row

Punjab and Haryana high court has asked Chandigarh administration to produce the terms and conditions subject to which the high court’s original building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jan 14, 2025, 8:48 AM IST

Chandigarh: Bansal urges Kataria to provide space for furniture market traders

In a letter to the governor, Pawan Kumar Bansal said the decision of Chandigarh administration not to allot alternative sites to the shopkeepers called for a compassionate reconsideration at the governor’s level. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025, 8:52 AM IST

Admn’s ‘undemocratic’ attitude behind most ills afflicting Chandigarh: Manish Tewari

Manish Tewari was addressing a meeting of senior office-bearers of the Chandigarh Pradesh Congress Committee at Congress Bhawan in Sector 35. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025, 8:22 AM IST

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