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Minister Sondh announces additional Rs.10L grant

Chandigarh, March 8 -- With an aim to take Punjab's startups to greater heights, Punjab industries and IT minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh on Friday announced an additional impetus comprising Rs.10 lak... Read More


MC's pending liabilities mount to Rs.100 crore

Chandigarh, March 5 -- The municipal corporation (MC)'s committed liabilities, and outstanding bills have climbed to a whopping Rs.100 crore for 2024-25 fiscal year amid its deepening financial crisis... Read More


Wait for Smart Parking till 2026 as tender deadline pushed again

Chandigarh, March 4 -- The much-awaited Smart Parking project in Chandigarh is not likely to become a reality until 2026 as the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) has extended the deadline once aga... Read More


Fund-starved MC eyeing Rs.200cr from sale of 6 acres in Manimajra

Chandigarh, March 2 -- As a step to tackle its worsening financial crisis, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) is planning to sell a prime 6.9-acre land parcel in Shivalik Enclave area, Manimajr... Read More


As crisis drags on, staff pay delayed again

Chandigarh, March 2 -- With the financial troubles of the Chandigarh municipal corporation showing no signs of ending, employees continue to bear the brunt of the crisis. After delays in salary payme... Read More


Take call on property tax hike: MC chief to UT

Chandigarh, Feb. 26 -- The municipal commissioner has written to the UT administration, seeking its decision on the proposed fourfold increase in property tax on the residential as well as commercial ... Read More


MC orders manpower audit to cut cost amid financial crisis

CHANDIGARH, Feb. 25 -- The Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has given approval to the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, to conduct a comprehensive manpower audit over t... Read More


Mayor seeks grants as per DFC advice

Chandigarh, Feb. 23 -- A day after leading a crucial meeting seeking immediate financial aid from the administration, mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla wrote a letter to UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria u... Read More


Sigh of relief for MC as guv assures financial aid

Chandigarh, Feb. 22 -- An all-councillor meeting with Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday bore fruit as he assured financial aid to the cash-strapped Chandigarh municipa... Read More


AAP, Cong boycott mayor's meet on fiscal mess

Chandigarh, Feb. 21 -- A day before city councillors, led by BJP mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla, were scheduled to meet Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria to seek financial assistance... Read More