Affidavit by Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Chandigarh in OA No 911 of 2022 (Prof. Sanjeev Bagai Vs Department of Environment GNCTD). The NGT, December 5, 2023 had directed the authorities to file their replies regarding the aspect of protection of trees against illegal felling, pruning of trees, framing of …
Chandigarh Haryana government has made all arrangements for smooth procurement of wheat during the Rabi season-2011. The state government was committed to make the payments to farmers within 48-72 hours, said state minister for food and supplies minister HS Chattha here on Thursday. The minister said the state arranged cash …
The Chandigarh centre of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated World Meteorological Day today on the theme Climate for You. Every year March 23 is celebrated by 189 member countries of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on themes of national and international concern. At a seminar organised on the theme, …
Having received criticism from various quarters about the use of paver blocks around the roots of trees, the Municipal Corporation (MC) is all set to get a survey conducted of the trees that have been affected. Thereafter, paver blocks will be removed from the roots of the trees. The survey …
More than two years after these were purchased by the Municipal Corporation (MC), the mechanised road sweeping machines continue to be money guzzlers. While the utility of these machines purchased from Italy had been under scanner, it has come to light that Rs. 32.63 lakh has been paid in excess …
Brick kilns in India must form cooperatives to implement new technology and thus save themselves from the onslaught of rising prices of input material and also the environment. This was stated by Alessandro Colucci of European Ceramic Technology Suppliers at a one-day international conference on
The reference of a restaurant in Zurich, run by visually impaired people, came up during the Zero Hour on Thursday, as the issue of children from Fazilka who lost their eyes due to use of polluted water was raised by Congress MLA Sunil Jakhar. Talking about the children in Dona …
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) will now audit the land acquisition policy of the Haryana government to examine the alleged irregularities in the acquisition of agricultural land and compensation paid to the farmers. Sources have stated that a CAG team from Delhi has been dispatched to Chandigarh …
The Disease Kills 13 Times More Indians Than Estimated By WHO, Claims Report New Delhi: How many people die of malaria in the country every year? The government is not sure and has, therefore, formed a 16-member expert group under the chairmanship of Dr Padam Singh, former additional director-general of …
The city can look forward to some reprieve from its water woes. The Municipal Corporation (MC) has proposed to lay two pipelines in Kajauli, each with a daily capacity of 40 million gallons (mgd). A part of the modified detailed project of Augmentation of Water Supply Scheme-Phase VII and VIII, …
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda CHANDIGARH: In a significant development, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday hinted that the State's Land Acquisition Policy, which has drawn acclaim as well as criticism, could be further amended for the welfare of farmers. Talking to media persons after a meeting …
The Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), a part of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), today got a bio-pharmaceutical laboratory, which is a one-of-its kind in the public sector. Union Science & Technology Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal inaugurated the facility at the IMTECH premises in Sector 39, Chandigarh. …
The UT Administration has made projections amounting to Rs 912.12 crore for the Annual Plan 2011-12. This includes Rs 663.42 crore under normal State Plan scheme and Rs 248.70 crore under Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission. The draft plan proposals for the annual plan were discussed in a meeting held …
Camelot Housing Colony was planned at an ecologically sensitive spot Slated to have 18 towers, some with 35 floors, with luxury flats costing at least Rs.3 crore. Chandigarh's design restricts maximum number of floors in residential buildings to three. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab & Haryana High Court has stayed booking, selling …
Taking a cue from the fast depleting ground water table in Gurgaon, the state government has directed the SEZ developers to procure water from own resources. This will, however, be applicable to those developers who wish to set up an SEZ in the Gurgaon district.
