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 …
Komal Amit Gera / Chandigarh November 10, 2008, 0:16 IST Unaffected by the global meltdown, but still in a shambles. This is the plight of the small industries engaged in manufacturing polythene carry bags in Chandigarh. The administration vide notification dated July 30, 2008 by the department of Environment under …
Estimates for development works to be carried out colonies of the city were passed in the House Meeting of the Municipal Corporation (MC) held today. The agenda for this month was dominated by issues of the rehabilitation colonies. A number of new projects would be taken up. These include construction …
All commercial, institutional and hotel buildings, which use hot water, will have to install a solar water heating system of adequate capacity. The existing buildings which do not have this facility will provide it within one year from the date the orders are notified in the official gazette. UT Chief …
The Debt Waiver and Debt Relief Scheme 2008 has hit agricultural credit in Haryana, which has declined substantially in the first quarter of this year. Debt waiver and relief to about seven lakh Haryana farmers to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore has led to credit growth not meeting targets …
Being environment friendly is quickly becoming popular and catching up with the times. Idma Foundation for Sustainable Development, in collaboration with the Environment Department, Chandigarh Administration, organised a one-day workshop for eco club teachers from different private and Government schools of Chandigarh. The workshop, which saw close to 80 attendees, …
The Punjab Government has chalked out a plan to generate Rs 200-crore power per annum by setting up co-generation power plants at all the state cooperative sugar mills in the state. This was disclosed by Co-operation Minister Capt Kanwaljit Singh here today while presiding over a one-day workshop organised by …
Chandigarh, October 12 As you sow, so shall you reap, goes the old saying. But it took nine years and a trying time running from pillar to post for a Mukstar-based agriculturist to finally be awarded with compensation for the
The Municipal Corporation will hire consultants for augmentation of water supply and sewerage system in the city. The consultants will prepare feasibility reports and thereafter, the detailed project report for submission to the Ministry of the Urban Development under the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission. The proposal will be discussed …
The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh had proposed a multi-level parking lot in Sector 17 around two years ago, looking at the increasing problems of parking in the area. While the problem has now assumed almost alarming proportions, the project is yet to see the light of day. Not only Sector …
Gets the position fifth time in a row Haryana second, Delhi stands third CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh has the highest per capita income in the country, measured both at current and constant prices, announced the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (Statistical Cell) while unveiling the
Around 15 dead fish were found floating in the Sukhna waters on Monday morning, causing concern about the safety of aquatic life in the lake. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the fish could have died because of deposition of sand in their gills. The dead fish were removed and their …
Panchkula, September 13 In the months to come, road connectivity in the region is set to touch heights with the Ambala-Zirakpur and Zirakpur-Parwanoo four-laning projects being completed soon. Ambala-Zirakpur project Incharge: GMR company Cost: Rs 282 crore (approximately) Deadline:November 14 Since May 15, 2006
A Royal Bengal tigress was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the Chhatbir Zoological Park on Sunday evening. Zoo sources said fighting with another inmate in the enclosure cost Shanti her life. The role of the management has come under the scanner as it had reportedly deployed a few beldaars …
Chandigarh, September 11 : The residents of Dadumajra, irked by the inaction of the Municipal Corporation (MC) to tackle the garbage-dumping woes, have threatened to block garbage trucks coming to the site. Area councillor Kamlesh says,
