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Chandigarh Mayor News

Chandigarh: 4 months after assuming office, mayor Joshi yet to constitute key MC panels

The committees are considered crucial for examining issues in their respective domains and making recommendations to the MC. (HT File)

Published 62 days ago

Chandigarh mayor flags staff crunch, fund gaps; seeks UT administrator’s intervention

Raising financial concerns, Joshi pointed to a sharp drop in revenue from cow cess following a reduction in rates in 2023. (HT Photo)

Published 129 days ago

Chandigarh: Fancy number CH01-DD-0001 auctioned for record ₹54 lakh

In the auction on Friday, the Chandigarh Registering and Licensing Authority was able to generate a total revenue of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.48 crore. (HT File)

Published 149 days ago

Declare Chandigarh no-plastic zone: Mayor Saurabh Joshi to governor

Chandigarh mayor Saurabh Joshi called for a total prohibition on manufacture, storage and sale of polythene bags; mandatory enclosure and strict regulation of scrap yards; establishment of plastic-free garbage collection points to safeguard stray animals; and imposition of stringent penalties on violators. (HT File)

Published 156 days ago

Tandon advocates an inclusive mayoral tenure system in Chandigarh

At the same time, a one-year tenure for a SC mayor would still be effective, as the focus would remain on taking the development agenda forward. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 159 days ago

Chandigarh: In poll yr, MC budget focuses on road infra, water supply

This is the final budget of the municipal corporation (MC) House elected in 2022. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published 166 days ago

Basic civic comforts for every taxpayer my priority, says Chandigarh mayor Saurabh Joshi

Joshi assured residents of clean drinking water, good sewerage facilities and high-quality roads to commute. (HT Photo)

Published 181 days ago

Saurabh Joshi new Chandigarh mayor as BJP walks away with top 3 posts

FIRST MAYORAL POLL THROUGH SHOW OF HANDS: All councillors voted along party lines in the polls held at the Chandigarh MC office in Sector 17 on Thursday (Ravi Kumar /HT)

Published 185 days ago

BJP’s Saurabh Joshi elected Chandigarh mayor as AAP-Congress alliance crumbles

Newly elected Chandigarh mayor Saurabh Joshi of the BJP holds his father’s photo as he acknowledges his victory in the election held at the municipal corporation building in Sector 17 on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published 186 days ago

Chandigarh Congress dismisses mayor’s 1-Yr ‘achievements’ as ‘hollow’

On financial management, the Congress alleged that the MC was pushed to the brink of bankruptcy, forcing it to dip into pension funds to pay employee salaries. (HT File)

Published 190 days ago

Revenue generated, roads repaired during my tenure, says Chandigarh mayor Babla

With the year-long tenure of Chandigarh mayor coming to an end with the mayoral elections to be held on January 29, Harpreet Kaur Babla on Friday listed out reforms and civic transformation.

Published 191 days ago

‘One-year term too short’: Kataria bats for extending mayor’s tenure to two-&-a-half yrs

Kataria told the councillors that he will take up the issue of extending the mayor’s term with the Union home minister (HT Photo)

Published 215 days ago

Centre says no proposal under consideration to extend Chandigarh mayor’s term

Manish Tewari

Published 236 days ago

Chandigarh mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla attends ‘Days of Moscow in India’ event in Delhi

Chandigarh mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla during a reception hosted by the Government of Moscow in New Delhi. (HT Photo)

Published 241 days ago

Divert RLA revenue to MC for road repairs, Chandigarh mayor appeals to governor again

The allocation of at least 50% of the RLA’s revenue will allow us to maintain roads, parkings and pavements more effectively. The funds will be used exclusively for this purpose, Chandigarh mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla stated. (HT)

Published 453 days ago

Chandigarh: Join hands to address social issues, says governor Kataria

Highlighting that inadequate nutrition remains a major contributor to poor health, Kataria said government efforts alone are insufficient and urged the stakeholders to collaborate for social initiatives. He commended the chamber’s role in addressing such challenges and underscored the need for collective action. (HT Photo)

Published 525 days ago

Chandigarh gets new mayor: Homemaker Harpreet looks to put MC house in order

Newly elected mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla celebrating her win with her husband, Devinder Singh Babla, and others at MC office in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published 549 days ago

BJP’s Harpreet Kaur Babla is new Chandigarh mayor, wins by two votes

Newly elected mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla (seated, centre) with party councillors after the elections in the municipal corporation of Chandigarh on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published 550 days ago

Fresh row as Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor seeks House meet on January 24, MC secy turns it down

Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar had sought a House meeting on January 24, stating that some revenue-related agendas need to be deliberated upon. (HT File)

Updated 557 days ago

Chandigarh to get new mayor on January 24

Notably, AAP and Congress are likely to retain the key municipal positions, banking on their numerical advantage in the 35-member Chandigarh MC. Currently, the INDIA bloc commands 21 votes in the MC House — 13 from AAP, seven from Congress and one ex-officio vote of MP Manish Tewari. (HT Photo)

Updated 572 days ago

Mayor’s report card Tall promises fall short amid MC’s fiscal crisis

Though INDIA bloc members, comprising councillors of the AAP and the Congress, approved free water and free parking for Chandigarh residents, then UT administrator Banwarilal Purohit rejected the proposals, terming them financially unviable (HT file photo)

Updated 578 days ago

Will amend law to elect Chandigarh mayor for five years, Jairam Ramesh

All India Congress Committee general secretary Jairam Ramesh and party’s city president HS Lucky during a press conference at Chandigarh Press Club on Friday. (Keshav Singh/ HT)

Updated 800 days ago

Free water: Mayor to meet Chandigarh administrator today

While the free water decision remains on hold, the annual 5% hike on water tariff has kicked in from April 1 in Chandigarh. (HT File)

Published 845 days ago

SC to hear contempt case against Chandigarh mayoral poll officer Masih in July

The Supreme Court of India. (File photo.)

Published 850 days ago

Mayor’s swearing in put off at last minute, senior dy mayor, dy mayor polls uncertain

As per the MC Act, the mayor acts as presiding authority and presides over the meeting for the election of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor. (HT Photo)

Updated 888 days ago

Chandigarh AAP mayor’s swearing-in put off at last moment

Chandigarh Aam Aadmi Party councillors lifting mayoral candidate Kuldeep Singh Dhalor while celebrating the Supreme Court verdict that made him the new mayor last week. (HT file photo)

Published 889 days ago

Evening brief: New Chandigarh mayor reacts to SC ruling; more news

AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar after the Supreme Court declared him as winner and Mayor of union territory of Chandigarh, in Chandigarh, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

Published 895 days ago

‘BJP can be defeated if INDIA is united’: New Chandigarh mayor hails SC verdict

AAP's Chandigarh mayor candidate Kuldeep Kumar (File Photo)

Published 895 days ago

‘RO must be prosecuted’: SC seeks Chandigarh mayoral poll ballots

Anil Masih, Returning Officer for Chandigarh mayoral election, at the Supreme Court for a hearing in the alleged tampering in the election, in New Delhi, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Updated 896 days ago

Morning news bulletin: Top 5 stories on February 19

A boy holds a placard during a protest by farmers to demand minimum crop prices, near the Haryana-Punjab state border at Shambhu in Patiala district.

Published 896 days ago

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