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UT Admn buys land for peanuts, sells it for crores

The Chandigarh Administration acquires 22-acre land in Burail village by paying paltry Rs 3 lakh per acre compensation to develop housing societies.

A ‘Parliament’ for women, by women and of women soon

An alternative Parliament formed and run exclusively by women may soon be a reality.

Congress stands united, roots for Bansal

“The result of today’s election indicates that in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Pawan Bansal would emerge victorious by a thumping margin.”

Renegotiate land deals, says Bansal

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Congress, BJP-Akali combine to fight it out for the post of civic body chief

While the lady was elected as Mayor in 2004, her political career began in 1996 when she contested from Ram Darbar, a ward reserved for women.

Political parties support Congress demand to abolish Administrator’s post

The demand raised by the Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee for the abolition of the post of UT Administrator and revival of the Chief Administ

A year of controversies, rifts, failed projects and well, a few hits

Controversies and tussles at the top level and failed mega projects mired in controversies remained the highlights of 2008.

MC projects hang in balance for want of UT nod

With the UT Administration sitting on files, several projects proposed by the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh remain a non-starter for want of app

Bad blood between MC officials, councillors thickens

The recent turn of events at the Municipal Corporation has widened the divide between officials and councillors further.

Results out, political parties claim victory in gram panchayat elections

The elections to the gram panchayat are not fought on party symbols. But as the results of the gram panchayat elections were declared on Tuesday, all

MC: Nominated councillors demand funds for development work

The nominated councillors of the Municipal Corporation today moved a proposal demanding that they be sanctioned Rs 30 lakh each in the form of city de

UT villages go to Gram Panchayat polls today

The 12 UT villages are all set to elect their panches and sarpanches in the Gram Panchayat elections to be held tomorrow.

In troubled waters: lakes battle for life

LE CORBUSIER’S edict at the entrance of the Sukhna Lake reads: “The founders of Chandigarh have offered this lake and dam to the citizens of the new c

From school dropouts to cricketers, now nominees for a global award

Sarika, a student of Class V, had to drop out of school earlier this year. Reason: she was required at home to take care of a younger sibling.

Awaiting UT approval, multi-level parking yet to see light of day

A Signboard stating ‘Site for Multi Level Parking’ is the only indicator of the proposed multi-level parking project to be constructed in Sector 17.

New lakes of no help as Sukhna battles for survival

Even as the Sukhna Lake grapples with a host of problems, new lakes are being created in the city. Environment experts believe that a comprehensive pl

MC to ask Admn for decision on ‘illegal’ guesthouses

The Municipal Corporation (MC) is all set to ask the UT Administration for a final decision on the status of “illegal” guesthouses as well as hotels f

Khadi scripts a new success story

The Reserve Bank of India’s perennial problem of disposing of fake and mutilated currencies has found the most unlikely solution.

Housing board built only 4,000 houses in 8 yrs

The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has constructed less than 4,000 houses from 1997 to 2005, revealed a reply to an RTI application filed by the Commu

Don’t play in neighbourhood park, residents tell children

The fondest childhood memories of most adults comprise the hours spent with playmates, once in a while smashing a window or two or simply horsing arou

Ace on the sidelines

Sania Mirza and Saina Nehwal have created waves in the international arena in their respective sporting events — tennis and badminton.

On political parties’ priority: new voters

The electorate throughout the country are increasingly youngsters. Keeping this in mind, political parties are vying to woo the first-time voters.

Resident bodies adopt parks to help maintain green cover

Various resident welfare associations across the city have adopted parks in the city with an aim to help maintain the city’s green cover.

Enabling the differently-abled: A centre at Sector 46 by December

Being self-reliant is one of the foremost wishes of the differently-abled persons. To cater to their needs...

Drums and slogans greet the leader in city

Prime ministerial candidate of the BJP, L K Advani, was greeted amid beating drums, slogans and cheers by supporters and workers alike.
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