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 …
The World Bank (WB) has approved Rs 2,100 crore for the Punjab State Road Sector Project (PSRSP) as part of Phase 2 of the upgradation of about 950 km of roads in the state under a new concept of output and performance-based road contracting (OPRC). The OPRC is being introduced …
Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil delivered the valedictory address on the closing day of the 13th Punjab Science Congress held at Panjab University on the theme
Despite the swine flu epidemic that had gripped the city for most part of 2009, the residents had a rather welcome change in store. The dengue fever, which had been at its peak in the last three years, saw a drastic decline. The cases reported in 2009 were merely one-fourth …
Science in India cannot progress without facing political and commercial hurdles, and scientists work under pressure. This was the common sentiment of experts at the People
Cadres of the two political extremes were seen raising anti-Bt brinjal slogans at a recent public hearing by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh The controversy over Bt brinjal has brought the two political extremes
The water-bearing capacity of Sukhna Lake has come down from 1074.4 hectare metre to 513.28 hectare metre in 47 years (from 1958 to 2005). This was submitted by the Chandigarh Administration in a detailed reply to the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Administration also claimed that the ever-rising level …
After more than a month, five out of 14 low-floor buses were handed over to the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) today. These 14 buses arrived at Chandigarh on December 28 last year. According to officials, these buses are expected to start operations within a week. Meanwhile, all the 60 low-floor …
The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has finally approved a Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC) for three mechanised road sweeping machines. The issue has seen much debate in House meetings, with councillors remaining divided over the functioning of the machines. Councillor Manjit Singh Chohan demanded to know if there has been any …
High-decibel anti-Bt brinjal protests took centrestage for some time at the national consultation session chaired by Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday. Members of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch barged into the jam-packed Law Bhawan hall on Panjab University campus, where the minister was meeting farmers, NGOs, lawyers, doctors and …
Delhi: The 2010 Auto Expo had at least seven efficient 'green' passenger cars out on stage. But the eco-friendly cars won't be seen in India anytime soon due to a range of infrastructure issues. Here are the challenges that each class will face in India. CNG CARS * Inadequate refuelling …
With an aim to increase awareness about efficient use of energy, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Chandigarh-Punjab Chapter of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) organised a symposium on urban sustainability and green buildings at Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh on Sunday. The …
An awareness rally was flagged off at the Ministry of Environment and Forests here Tuesday, marking the start of Animal Welfare Fortnight 2010. The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is organising the rally, which will move through Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh. The rally was flagged off by …
With the decrease in temperature, power demand in the city has gone up by more than 25 per cent, pushing the Administration to approach power trading companies. Increased use of heaters, geysers and other electrical gadgets has led to the spurt in demand. The daily power consumption has gone up …
The preparations for the population census 2011 have begun with the Centre deciding to create the National Population Register (NPR) which would contain information on specific data items for each and every individual in the country. The preparation of NPR is a unique and additional feature of Census 2011, when …
The UT Health department officials on Monday said referral of patients to hospitals in a critical stage has emerged as the primary reason for the increase in number of deaths due to swine flu. In a meeting held with health officials of Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, UT Advisor Pradip …
