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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)
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Published on Jun 03, 2026 03:18 am IST

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)
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Published on Mar 27, 2026 08:10 am IST

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 ₹4.48 crore. (HT File)
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Published on Mar 07, 2026 08:30 am IST

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)
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Published on Feb 28, 2026 08:40 am IST

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)
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Published on Feb 25, 2026 05:30 am IST

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)
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Published on Feb 18, 2026 08:06 am IST

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)
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Published on Feb 03, 2026 06:30 am IST

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)
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Published on Jan 30, 2026 09:08 am IST

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)
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Published on Jan 29, 2026 12:47 pm IST

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)
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Published on Jan 25, 2026 05:02 am IST

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.
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Published on Jan 24, 2026 04:16 am IST

Russia sends coffee table book as a token of friendship to Chandigarh

The gesture signifies that the relationship extends beyond national ties and also highlights the growing cordial relations between Russia and Chandigarh. (HT Photo)
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Published on Jan 01, 2026 04:00 am IST

‘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)
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Published on Dec 31, 2025 08:04 am IST

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

Manish Tewari
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Published on Dec 10, 2025 07:46 am IST

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)
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Published on Dec 06, 2025 03:12 am IST

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)
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Published on May 07, 2025 08:44 am IST

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)
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Published on Feb 24, 2025 08:30 am IST

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)
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Published on Jan 31, 2025 09:40 am IST

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)
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Published on Jan 30, 2025 03:46 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:22 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:30 am IST

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)
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Updated on Jan 02, 2025 09:06 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on May 25, 2024 08:00 am IST

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)
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Published on Apr 10, 2024 07:34 am IST

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

The Supreme Court of India. (File photo.)
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Published on Apr 05, 2024 07:43 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 10:00 am IST

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)
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Published on Feb 26, 2024 12:31 pm IST

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.
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Published on Feb 20, 2024 06:40 pm IST

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

AAP's Chandigarh mayor candidate Kuldeep Kumar (File Photo)
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Published on Feb 20, 2024 05:31 pm IST

‘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)
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Updated on Feb 19, 2024 05:20 pm IST
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