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 …
“It has become important for the city to have an alternative source of water. For the additional demand of water which goes upto 120 mgd in summers, the city depends on tubewells and at one point of time, they will go dry because groundwater level is going down,” said an …
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STP at Kishangarh likely to begin trial run in 9 months: UT Much before the onset of the next summer, treated water will keep the level up at Sukhna Lake. As the “Save Sukhna” case came up for resumed hearing before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Chandigarh Administration …
Diarrhoea cases also on the rise in densely populated areas With the onset of summer season, cases of malaria and diarrhoea have started surfacing in the densely populated areas of the city. While the city has witnessed its first malaria case in Mani Majra, there is a spurt in diarrhoea …
Order of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh dated 17/04/2018 regarding monkey attacks on humans, Chandigarh. Chandigarh Administration states that the monkey is a scheduled animal protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the administration is finding it difficult to control the monkey menace as monkeys …
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday directed the Chandigarh Administration to place before the Bench the details of offenders challaned multiple times for riding away from law in bikes with modified silencers. As the matter came up for resumed hearing, the Division Bench of Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal …
CHANDIGARH: Giving a gift of tranquil surroundings to city residents, enclosed in a forest reserve once again, the department of forest, UT Administration is all set to inaugurate 'City Forest ‘also known as Nagar Van a protected forest reserve located opposite to the Lake Horse Riding Club. The forest might …
Chandigarh: Mosquitoes that passed dengue fever to a lot of people last year have stung many families again in Sector 22, as the residents remain dissatisfied with the maintenance of their parks and back lanes. During a visit to the sector, the TOI team found that its main parks had …
Dr Upendrajeet Singh Gill, Assistant Director Malaria, union territory health department, said that the malaria wing has been directed to take strict action against the violators of the city’s civic norms Aiming to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases in the city this year, the Chandigarh health department has issued …
Just about a week after the Chandigarh Police were blamed for turning a deaf ear to the noise pollution caused by those riding two-wheelers with modified silencers, the Punjab and Haryana High Court called for the details of those challaned more than once for the offence on Monday. Taking up …
CHANDIGARH: With the Union government setting a target for reduction of pollution, the UT administration has decided to prepare a comprehensive action plan. It will also be getting an Rs 5-crore device to monitor pollution. Chandigarh is in the list of 100 cities identified on the basis of level of …
The practice of burning garbage in the open goes unabated in the city. Garbage heaps were seen being set on fire on a vacant plot near Fountain Chowk here today. The banned practice was also seen in the Urban Estate Phase 3 residential parks along the main road. Motorists had …
Lambasting the Chandigarh Police for turning a deaf ear to the noise pollution caused by bikers riding away from the rules on two-wheelers with modified silencers, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today said they could hear the din in their homes, but not the cops in police stations. The …
The Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran, has been awarded a grant of Rs 23 lakh from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for the development of nanotechnology-based lung cancer vaccine. Dr Jitender Madan and his team from the College of Pharmacy, CGC Landran, have been awarded this grant. …
Despite latest techniques, cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the district are on the rise. “Private institutions and hospitals, however, do not report the cases though they have to notify the Health Department about the same,” said nodal officer Gurpreet Singh Nagra. As per the data received from the department, the …
CHANDIGARH: In a bid to tap its full resources and become a 100 percent renewable energy powered city, the Chandigarh administration has asked the union ministry of power to increase the quota of renewable power plants, on Saturday. The administration has also urged the ministry to waive-off fixed charges to …
After a swine flu case was reported from Bapu Dham colony recently, the UT Health Department has swung into action. Nearly 20 health officers have been deployed in the area to sensitise residents to the flu symptoms. Giving details, Dr Gaurav Aggarwal said the 18- year-old swine flu patient was …
Chandigarh: To cut down their reliance on costly conventional power, city-based industrial units are now eying to make use of the roofs on their units by installing solar panels, bringing down their inflated energy bills. The Industries Association of Chandigarh (IAC) has roped in a Mumbai-based company which has agreed …
Even two years after the ban on the use of plastic bags was notified to all municipal corporations and councils in the state in February 2016, these bags continue to be in use in the city without any hindrance. People in the city can be seen carrying utilities and things …
Case in Jan sends Health Dept in a tizzy, girl recovers The city has witnessed the first dengue case of the year. Considered to be a fever of tropical weather conditions, the confirmation of the dengue case in January has sent the Health Department in a tizzy. The patient has …
