Panchkula unveils state-of-the-art senior citizen home in Sector 27

December 20, 2023

The state’s premier senior citizen home has been completed in Sector 27, Panchkula. Panchkula, a well-planned city in Haryana, serves as the state capital. The Municipal Corporation has constructed a seven-storey old age home in Sector-27 at a cost of Rs 11 crore 66 lakh, scheduled for inauguration on January...

Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority advances Chandigarh’s MRT expansion

December 19, 2023

In a decisive move towards advancing urban mobility, the second meeting of the Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA), presided over by Banwarilal Purohit, Administrator Chandigarh, unfolded significant developments. The Chair approved the Area-Based Comprehensive Mobility Plans (AAR) prepared by RITES, marking a pivotal step towards a comprehensive Mass Rapid Transit...

Deputy Commissioner Sushil Sarwan chaired the monthly meeting of the District Road Safety Committee at the Mini Secretariat’s auditorium. The discussions covered various aspects of road safety and traffic management, leading to specific actions to enhance road and traffic safety within the district. Additionally, the meeting delved into several other road safety-related matters, resulting in fruitful discussions. RTA Secretary Heratjit Kaur provided a comprehensive explanation of the decisions made in the previous meeting to the Deputy Commissioner. It was highlighted that the current timing of traffic lights at certain points is not adequately synchronized with actual traffic flow, causing disruptions. In response, the Deputy Commissioner directed NHAI and other relevant officials to promptly repair these issues to ensure smooth traffic operations. Emphasizing the need for enhanced safety during winter days and dense fog, the Deputy Commissioner instructed officials from NHAAI, HSVP, Municipal Corporation, PWD, and B&R to repair and install new white strips, reflectors on roundabouts, and speed breakers in their respective areas. Timely completion of street lighting and other road-related tasks was also stressed. Addressing traffic pressure at Amartex Chowk, Sarwan directed Haryana Urban Development Authority officials to construct a slip road to ease traffic congestion. Similarly, due to heavy traffic at the T-point between Sector-1 and 2 near the Mini Secretariat, the installation of blinkers was recommended to prevent unfortunate incidents. Sarwan instructed sector RTOs to organize training programs for officials in engineering departments, police, and others to enhance their proficiency in road safety measures. Urgency was stressed in completing tasks based on the report given by Road Safety Assistants. Concerned about stray animals causing accidents, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Municipal Corporation to relocate drives to cow sheds and Nandishalas. This measure aims to prevent individuals in the district from becoming victims of accidents involving stray animals.

December 19, 2023

Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain has instructed the SDMs to explore the possibility of setting up polling stations in high-rise buildings to enhance voter turnout and provide residents the convenience of voting in close proximity to their homes. While reviewing the progress of the special summary revision-2024, she directed the SDMs...

DC directs officers to accelerate work for on-time project completion

December 19, 2023

A meeting was convened under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Sushil Sarwan at the Mini Secretariat’s auditorium, involving officials from various departments. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss development projects valued at over one crore rupees, in line with announcements made by the Chief Minister. Deputy Commissioner Sarwan...

Crime Branch nabs snatching duo, recovery of stolen items ensues

December 19, 2023

Crime branch arrested 2 accused in the case of snatching incidents.The arrested accused were identified as Vivek Negi resident of Sector 15 Panchkula and one minor accused. Inspector Crime Branch Sector 19 Mohinder Singh and his team arrested 2 accused who committed the snatching incident. Crime Branch Sector 19 Inspector...

Deputy commissioner Aashika Jain honors outstanding schools in sustainability leaders programme on waste management

December 19, 2023

Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain, today, felicitates the best performing schools whose students participated in the Sustainability Leaders Programme on waste management. Applauding the young student Suhani Sharma, who conceptualized the idea for the students of 8th to 12th standard of Government Schools of the district to inculcate a sense of...

MCC inaugurates state-of-the-art public conveniences, promoting inclusivity and hygiene

December 19, 2023

With the aim of providing clean and inclusive sanitation facilities in the city, the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has dedicated two state-of-the-art aspirational public conveniences in sector 16 D and sector 33 A, here today. City Mayor Anup Gupta and Commissioner Anindita Mitra, today inaugurated these public conveniences in the...

KFC delivery boy arrested in drug trafficking, 15.32 grams of heroin seized

December 18, 2023

The district crime cell team has arrested a young man on charges of drug trafficking. The arrested youth was working as a KFC delivery boy. Alongside food delivery, the delivery boy was also supplying drugs in the Tricity. The identified arrested youth is Jeevan Singh Gill, residing in Sector 40/A,...

Estate Office, UT Chandigarh ORGANISES grievance redressal camp

December 18, 2023

Estate Office, UT Chandigarh organised grievance redressal camp at Community Centre Sector 38 for redressal of grievances for the properties situated at Sector 31 onwards at Community Centre, Sector 38. A total of 63 applicants visited the camp today with their claims and documents. Majority of applications submitted were related...

Cyber crime spree: Residents of city face rising online fraud menace

December 18, 2023

Cyber crime cases are increasing every day in City Beautiful. Less educated youth are making English educated people victims of fraud. All this fraud is going on online through mobile. Thousands of cases have been registered in Police Station-Cyber Crime, Chandigarh alone. On Sunday also, close to one case of...