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: The Municipal Corporation is all set to develop the open spaces in the villages and colonies of the city. While development plans have been prepared for two villages, including Dadumajra and Maloya, the authorities believe there is not much scope for making changes in the existing infrastructure. The growth …
Markfed explores market for export Markfed will facilitate export of 3,000 tonnes of potato to West Asia countries besides inter-state movement of two lakh tonnes to ease potato glut in the state and ensure remunerative price.. Cooperation Minister Capt Kanwaljit Singh said today Markfed team, which was visiting Dubai to …
Chandigarh: Research work at the Panjab University (PU) for the current session (2009-10) is at an all-time high with the grant received for the purpose approximating close to Rs 1 crore. According to data available with the Centre for Industry Institute Partnership Programme (CIIPP), the revenue generated for the university …
Chandigarh: Ill-maintained parks and green belts as well as dumped construction waste are some of the problems that continue to harass residents in Sector 30. It is evident that the sector is in dire need of being spruced up. Broken swings in the parks are proving to be a risk …
Chandigarh: Cooperation minister Capt Kanwaljit Singh today said primary agriculture societies in rural areas will be converted into multi-purpose agri-societies, where farm-use facilities will be provided at cheaper rates. He said, the plan is to convert 20 percent of such societies into multi-purpose societies every year. Addressing the media here …
Chandigarh: In times of depleting energy resources, the Railways have chosen the greener way with plans afoot to boost bio-diesel. Jatropha Curcus, a plant from which bio-diesel is extracted, will be cultivated on the vacant land with the Railways. To initiate with, the Delhi-Kanpur and Delhi-Agra sections have been identified …
Chandigarh: Residents in the city may get a relief from water woes as Mayor Kamlesh is contemplating to provide regular water connections to all, including the slums and the colonies. The proposal to develop a new system for providing water connections will also be mooted to facilitate the process of …
Chandigarh: All the persons registered under National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Haryana will now be insured under micro insurance scheme. An official spokesman said that Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has been roped in for the implementation of this scheme. Employment assistants appointed under the National Rural Employment …
Chandigarh: An inter-college environment fest 2009 on the theme of healthy, clean and green environment was organised by the MCM DAV College for Women on Wednesday. Various colleges of the city participated in this festival and stressed upon preservation of nature. The chief guest on the occasion was Special Secretary …
Chandigarh: Considering the earlier complaints received on worms infesting mid-day meals, the UT Administration has now decided to introduce various measures to provide better quality food to students. According to information, a review committee submitted its findings to the UT Home Secretary after inspecting various schools. Apart from the inspection …
Chandigarh: Polio drops were administered to more than 80,000 children in the city on Sunday. About 463 stationary booths and 66 mobile teams were also put up by the Chandigarh Administration Health Department. As many as 2,100 personnel belonging to the Department of Health, Education and Social Welfare, various nursing …
Chandigarh: The UT State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has upheld the order of the Bhiwani district forum, passed in 2001, wherein a seed company was directed to pay compensation for providing poor quality seeds to three Bhiwani-based farmers in separate cases. The complainant, Nathu Ram, purchased three bags of wheat …
Chandigarh: As many as 98 builders and industrialists in Haryana have been fined by the Environment Courts for failing to abide by environmental and administrative standards. Having applied for environmental clearance, many builders began construction on their projects without official approval of their applications. Sources in the Haryana State Pollution …
Chandigarh: Housing a number of enclosed spaces, the maintenance of green spaces assumes prime importance in Sector 28. Stretching from those adjoining the V-3 roads to inside the sector, the green spaces are in need of some serious sprucing up. With heaps of construction waste littered around and a population …
Chandigarh: While last year the plan was of Rs 6,650 cr, the 2009-10 plan is pegged at Rs 8,800 crore In A massive hike in the state annual plan, the Haryana Government has pegged the plan at around Rs 8,800 crore for 2009-10, according to sources. This implies a hike …
Special Correspondent CHANDIGARH: The residents of this City Beautiful along with tourists and visitors will now witness a new, innovative and beautiful face of Sukhna Lake. An official spokesman said here on Monday that the Union Ministry of Tourism had given its nod to a proposal sent by Home Secretary …
CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday said his government had augmented the supply of drinking water in 27 towns and 2,796 villages and increased the budget for supply of drinking water and sanitation to Rs.770 crore from Rs.218 crore in 2004-05. Redressing public grievances in his home …
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government today launched the Rs 1125 crore-Naandi Community Safe Water Project which will provide clean drinking water to 100 villages. The water treatment plant is based on reverse osmosis technology. Located in Dujana village of Jhajjar district, the project has been set up with the assistance of …
Jangveer Singh Tribune News Service Chandigarh, January 8 Power crisis looms large over North India following the closure of a number of gas-based thermal units due to shortage of gas. Ongoing strike by officers of the Oil and Natural Gas Company (ONGC) has led to the situation. Fuel shortage resulted …
