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MC topped Chandigarh in tree plantations but one in 3 saplings didn’t survive

The Chandigarh administration’s Comprehensive Plantation Plan 2026–27 places clear emphasis on quality over quantity, prioritising tall, healthy saplings and scientific planning over mass plantation numbers. (Getty Images)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:56 am IST

Chandigarh: MC sacks 2 outsourced workers, suspends sanitary supervisor over massage video fiasco

Their alleged conduct amounted to “gross indiscipline and dereliction of duty” and brought disrepute to the MC’s image, the MC noted. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 09:13 am IST

Inquiry marked as ‘massage video’ of MC inspector goes viral

MC joint commissioner Balbir Singh confirmed that an inquiry has been marked. (HT Photo for representation)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:48 am IST

78 mm rain throws life out of gear in Karnal

Residents alleged that, like every year, the municipal corporation failed to clean drains on time. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 08:54 am IST

Ludhiana: Fresh charges added to FIR, court cancels SAD councillor’s bail

The court of sessions judge Gurpreet Kaur cancelled the bail granted to the councillor. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:00 am IST

Mohali reclaims pedestrian space as road safety drive restores 26 crossings

The MC introduced temporary intersection improvements at several busy junctions using lane dividers and traffic cones to improve traffic flow and reduce conflict points. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:04 am IST

Ludhiana: Road to remain shut for 2 weeks as civic body begins sewer repairs

Repair works underway on the Sagoo Chowk-Ferozepur Road stretch in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Gurpreet Singh/ht)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 30, 2026 11:27 pm IST

Ludhiana: Bitumen price hike raises MC road project costs by 50%, rates climb from ₹50 to ₹75 per kg

The development comes at a time when the MC is already grappling with delays in the release of funds for ongoing development works. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 28, 2026 04:26 am IST

Ludhiana: After seven extensions, MC gets two bids for waste project

The city produces around 1100 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste every day. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 26, 2026 10:04 pm IST

Ludhiana: Delayed release of sanctioned funds hits MC development works

Officials said the civic body is currently in the process of obtaining the requisite tokens from the finance departments. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 22, 2026 04:24 am IST

Reporter’s Diary: Another deadline buried under dumped waste in Gurugram

An incomplete boundary wall at the MCG Beriwala Bagh secondary garbage collection point on the NH-48 service road near Mini Secretariat, seen on June 10. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
gurugram news
Published on Jun 22, 2026 03:18 am IST

Four civic bodies in Punjab to go to polls on July 5

Voting will be held through electronic voting machines from 8 am to 4 pm on July 5 and results will be declared the same day. (HT FIle)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 21, 2026 05:54 am IST

Ludhiana: Two years after MC survey, commercial activity in basements continues despite notices

Municipal town planner Vijay Kumar said the civic body had sought status reports from zonal assistant town planners (ATPs) after the notices were served, but the exercise did not progress further. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 20, 2026 06:16 am IST

350 huts near KGMU under lens over encroachment, safety concerns

A panel constituted by the civic body is scheduled to visit the area on Friday and submit its findings to the municipal commissioner.
lucknow news
Published on Jun 19, 2026 04:04 am IST

Unpaid dues leave Ludhiana streets in darkness

Sources in the MC said that the MC wants the PSPCL to settle the dues in place of the payments they owe to the MC. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 18, 2026 10:59 pm IST

Ludhiana: Hoax bomb threat email puts DC, MC offices on alert

The municipal corporation office in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 18, 2026 04:00 am IST

Ludhiana: Skaters face risk at dilapidated ₹1-crore rink

The damaged track of skating rink located near Pakhowal Railway crossing in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 18, 2026 03:44 am IST

Ludhiana: Deputy mayor pulls up officials over inaction on illegal constructions

The matter was raised at the F&CC meeting held in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 04:42 am IST

Ludhiana: Wastewater continues to flood streets at dairy complex

Waste water accumulation at Haibowal Dairy Complex Road in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 15, 2026 04:16 am IST

Ludhiana: FIR registered against Akali councillor for ‘slapping’ MC official

The FIR was registered at Division No. 3 police station under sections 221, 132, 324(4), 352, 351(2), and 61(2) of the BNS. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 15, 2026 04:12 am IST

Ludhiana: MC demolishes 8 illegal under-construction shops

An illegal under-construction shop on Reru Sahib road being demolished on Thursday. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 12, 2026 04:00 am IST

Ludhiana: ₹87 crore water, sewerage user charges pending in MC Zone D, reveals RTI report

The municipal corporation’s Zone D office in Ludhiana. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 10, 2026 03:06 am IST

Ludhiana: Temporary fix at cave-in site fuels fears of fresh collapse

Workers repair the road cave in near Bharat Nagar Chowk in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 07, 2026 04:06 am IST

Ludhiana: MC razes shops, structure built beneath high-tension power lines

An illegal building being demolished in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 07, 2026 03:30 am IST

Ludhiana: Busy Link Road caves in, unchecked seepage blamed

MC employees repair the road cave in near Bharat Nagar Chowk in Ludhiana on Friday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 06, 2026 06:40 am IST

Punjab info panel raps Amritsar MC over missing 75-shop tower records

The matter arose from a right to information (RTI) application filed by Amritsar resident Om Prakash Chitkara, who sought detailed information concerning Ganpati Tower. (HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 05, 2026 03:16 am IST

Ludhiana: MC demolishes five illegal constructions

A building being demolished during the drive in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 03, 2026 03:38 am IST

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

Street vendor protest outside Chandigarh MC office in Sector 17

Another major issue raised was about vendors whose identity cards have been linked to GIS surveys but who were left out of the official survey process. (Keshav Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 02, 2026 06:22 am IST

Chandigarh MC collects ₹60.9 crore in property tax during rebate period

The civic body had offered a 20% rebate on residential properties and 10% on commercial, provided taxpayers cleared their dues within the stipulated assessment period. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 11, 2026 12:42 pm IST
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