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Smart parking plan stuck, MC to launch monthly vehicle pass

Chandigarh, Oct. 13 -- While the municipal corporations ambitious Smart Parking project continues at a snail's pace, officials are set to launch a citywide monthly parking pass for cars and two-wheele... Read More


MC reports 25% jump in revenue receipts amid financial crunch

Chandigarh, Oct. 11 -- Despite facing a persistent fiscal crisis, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) registered a 25% rise in its own revenue receipts during the first half of the financial yea... Read More


MC witnesses 25% rise in revenue receipts amid financial crunch

Chandigarh, Oct. 11 -- Despite facing a persistent fiscal crisis, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) registered a 25% rise in its own revenue receipts during the first half of the financial yea... Read More


Ensure at least 90% streetlights are functional by Oct 10: MC chief

Chandigarh, Oct. 4 -- With city councillors repeatedly flagging the issue of dysfunctional streetlights across Chandigarh, municipal commissioner Amit Kumar has directed officials to ensure that the l... Read More


MC to redraw auction plan for prime Manimajra land

Chandigarh, Oct. 4 -- Facing strong and persistent objections from opposition councillors, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) House on Tuesday decided to redraft the terms and conditions as wel... Read More


UT traders to keep Sec-17 decor low key this Diwali

Chandigarh, Oct. 3 -- In solidarity with families affected by the recent severe floods in neighbouring states, traders and shopkeepers have made a collective decision to scale down decorations for usu... Read More


House rejects MC's proposal to scrap 24x7 pan-city water project

CHANDIGARH, Oct. 1 -- The Chandigarh MC's last-minute proposal to scrap the ambitious 24x7 pan-Chandigarh water supply project was rejected by councillors during the general House meeting on Tuesday. ... Read More


Uproar in House as 4 Oppn councillors marshalled out

CHANDIGARH, Oct. 1 -- The General House meeting of the Chandigarh MC on Tuesday descended into chaos after Congress and AAP councillors staged a protest against what they termed "illegal proceedings" ... Read More


MC plans to extend firm's contract for sanitation in Southern sectors

Chandigarh, Sept. 28 -- Even as the municipal corporation (MC) has invited fresh bids from private players to manage GIS-based mechanised and manual sweeping operations in the city's southern sectors,... Read More


Apni mandis: A hot recipe for chaos, muck, inconvenience

Chandigarh, Sept. 25 -- Apni mandis in Chandigarh were introduced in the 1980s to give residents direct access to fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. But now, they have become a daily me... Read More