‘Lack of space around construction site delaying airport modernisation’

Monday 17 August '09

Even as the deadline for completion of modernisation work at the Chandigarh Airport has been extended to December...

30 underpasses on the way for smoother traffic

Monday 10 August '09

With 12,000 to 15,000 vehicles crossing the busy intersections on Madhya Marg every hour, as many as 30 underpasses have been planned for smooth flow of traffic in the city.

Soon, radio autos to hit the road

Sunday 9 August '09

In nearly a month from now, the city residents will have the luxury of booking autorickshaws over phone, anytime of the day.

No check on auto drivers as they flout metre norms

Thursday 6 August '09

Almost a decade after the Administration made it mandatory for autorickshaw operators to charge their passengers strictly according to meters, the law-enforcing agencies — State Transport Authority and Chandigarh Traffic Police — have realised its failure in implementing the orders.

5-star hotel projects await completion

Thursday 6 August '09

Stagnation in the real estate sector has not spared the hospitality industry. Expected to emerge as a tourist destination with projects by Radisson, DLF, JW Marriott, Sarovar Hotel Group and other international groups showing interest...

Roadmap for 190.5 kms of BRT drawn

Monday 3 August '09

Setting a future roadmap for encouraging the use of public transport system, which at present is merely 16 per cent in the UT...

5 multi-level lots may solve parking woes

Saturday 1 August '09

Chandigarh, which is already reeling under parking woes, seems headed towards a veritable nightmare.

Land acquired, Railways eye December 2011 deadline

Monday 27 July '09

The Chandigarh-Ludhiana rail link looks all set to meet its December 2011 deadline...

Land acquired, Railways eye Dec 2011 deadline

Monday 27 July '09

The Chandigarh-Ludhiana rail link looks all set to meet its December 2011 deadline, with the the state government recently transferring around 143.32 hectares of land to the Railways for completion of the last phase of the link from Morinda to Sahnewal.

Disagreement over ads holds up three transport projects

Tuesday 21 July '09

Differences between the Finance and Transport departments of the UT Administration have held up three major projects of public transport.

Two set of rules for CHB, developers

Thursday 2 July '09

While the UT Administration has numerous mandatory policies for a private developer, who wants to launch a residential project and accept booking amounts, the same does not seem to apply for its own undertaking — Chandigarh Housing Board.

Non-AC cabs may remain non-starters

Monday 29 June '09

Non-air-conditioned taxis will not hit the roads from July 1 as it was planned earlier.

Old projects pending, CHB starts new housing schemes

Saturday 27 June '09

Even as almost all the ongoing projects of Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB), including the general housing and slum rehabilitation schemes, are running behind schedule...

Feasibility report for Ghanauli-Baddi rail link complete

Saturday 27 June '09

With the Railways completing the feasibility survey of the alternate rail link to industrial town Baddi through Ghanauli, it seems all tracks are now clear for the rail line.

STA to launch E-collection facility soon

Monday 22 June '09

The StateTransport Authority is all set to start an e-collection facility enabling collections for various permits, performed manually at present, to be carried out online.

Three years on, project to book Volvo tickets online bites the dust

Monday 22 June '09

It was in September 2006 that the Haryana Roadways had proposed an online booking service for Volvo and other deluxe buses.

Seeing demand, developers shift focus to small houses

Sunday 21 June '09

Amid the ongoing economic recession, the real estate market is opening up in case of smaller units.

Eyeing demand, developers shift focus to small houses

Sunday 21 June '09

Amid the ongoing economic recession, the real estate market is opening up in case of smaller units.

In a month, buses to be GPS-ready

Friday 19 June '09

The Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) has received the long-awaited Global Positioning System (GPS) and Public Information System (PIS) devices...

IRCTC’s bus service to Katra fails to pick up

Tuesday 16 June '09

A special Volvo bus service of IRCTC (Indian Railways catering and Tourism Corporation Limited), ensuring direct connectivity between Chandigarh and Katra, continues to lose steam.

Truckers may pay challans through credit cards

Monday 15 June '09

Under a proposal of the State Transport Authority, commercial vehicles would be able to pay challans through credit and debit cards.

Proposals galore for Ambala Division

Monday 15 June '09

With the Union Railway Budget likely to be announced on July 1, the Ambala Division has several proposals on its mind.

Dilapidated rail tracks cause delay in replacement of Shatabdi coaches

Sunday 14 June '09

The replacement of Kalka Shatabdi (2005/2006) coaches, pending for the last two years, has been further delayed by another two years.

CHB’s Sector-63 scheme remains a non-starter

Thursday 11 June '09

Nearly a year after the draw of lots, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) Sector-63 housing scheme fails to even get the approval for the layout plan from the chief architect.

Non-AC cab service likely by July 1, but partially

Tuesday 9 June '09

Even as the city awaits non-AC taxis to hit the roads, cab operators are unsure about the viability of these services vis-a-vis the low fares suggested by the Administration.