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 …
Solan: Peeved over the alleged indifference of the Haryana state Government and the Centre towards the bad condition of the Pinjore-Baddi stretch of National Highway 21A, the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh Industries
Chandigarh: The UT Administration has given its approval for Municipal Corporation councillors to conduct a study tour in Gujarat. A communication to this effect was received on Monday. The clearance assumes significance as the proposals for study tours that were sent earlier had been rejected. In the last tour, 19 …
Chandigarh: In a rally held at Khuda Alisher village today, the farmers of the region demanded that they be allowed to set up Special Economic Zones (SEZs) of non-polluting and IT-enabled industries in the villages. Various other resolutions were also passed during the rally. The farmers said that the UT …
Nodal agency must for monitoring: Experts In order to avoid discrepancy in ground water-related data from different sources in a state, there should be one nodal agency to work in ground water sector. Also, there should be one Central agency to oversee the state agency. This was one of the …
Every problem brings with it its own set of solutions. Just like the ban on polythene bags gave way to paper and cloth bags. "But then, just like all solutions are not 100 per cent foolproof, here too there is an area of discrepancy for the core properties of a …
Chandigarh: The UT Administration on Thursday announced a compensation of Rs 18.75 lakh per acre for the acquisition of land in Manimajra for the Phase III construction of the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park. The landowners, however, were a disgruntled lot after the announcement. The compensation was announced today for …
Chandigarh: The third five-day Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON-2009) began on an impressive note at the Panjab University auditorium on Thursday. In his address, Haryana Governor Dr A R Kidwai, congratulated Vice-Chancellor Professor Sobti and the organisers for their efforts in bringing together scientists from across the region. He also released …
Chandigarh: With an aim to expand the benefits of the mid-day meal scheme, the Education department has decided to include madrasas, as well as a school for the physically and mentally challenged in the scheme. The plan has already been tabled before the Administration. While all the Government schools in …
Chandigarh: The machines installed at the Solid Waste Management Plant in Dadumajra are not those as were demonstrated by the Germany firm from whom they were bought. There are some machines that were not part of the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The sub-committee constituted to look into the functioning of …
Chandigarh: UT Administrator Gen S F Rodrigues (Retd) had ordered to set up a task force to immediately tackle the problem of managing water resources, with focus on water conservation and its further utilisation. The order follows a study on storm water drainage system in the city, based on which …
Chandigarh: In a report submitted to the Chandigarh Administration, Prof M S Johal from the Zoology Department, Panjab University, has suggested that oxygen levels be increased in the Sukhna Lake to check fish mortality. Prof Johal
Chandigarh: The much-awaited new industrial policy is likely to be in place soon. Interacting with the representatives of the Chandigarh Industrial Association, UT Administrator General S F Rodrigues (Retd) said the new policy for the Industrial Area Phase I and II was being finalised. Noting that city has a business-friendly …
Chandigarh: UT Administration replies to PIL seeking CNG, LPG be made mandatory for public vehicles In response to a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to make mandatory use of CNG or LPG for public vehicles in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, the Chandigarh Administration has said that there is no …
Chandigarh: The increasing silt deposits in the Sukhna Lake have gradually led to a decrease in its area and water storage capacity over the years. In the last few years, not much of water has entered the lake through the catchment area, which is supposed to be a vital channel …
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Parkash Singh Badal has sanctioned a corpus fund of Rs 5 crore from the rural development fund (RDF) for operating a freight subsidy of Rs 400 per tonne for marketing of potatoes within India and Rs 1,500 per tonne for export. This was disclosed today …
