Joint venture formed for Chandigarh international airportSeptember 17th, 2009 CHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI - A joint venture company, Chandigarh International Airport Private Limited, has been formed between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and governments of Punjab and Haryana for the execution of a multi-million project for an international airport at Chandigarh. The JV agreement was signed between the three parties in New Delhi Thursday.
Heavy rains lash Chandigarh, neighbouring statesSeptember 10th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - For the second successive day, Chandigarh and most parts of its neighbouring states Punjab and Haryana were lashed by heavy to very heavy rains Thursday. Nearly 50 mm of rainfall was recorded in Chandigarh Thursday till 3 p.m.
'Wah! Chandigarh' to celebrate spirit of cityAugust 12th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - In a bid to commemorate the spirit of Chandigarh, the local administration in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organising a campaign called "Wah! Chandigarh - Celebrating the Spirit of Chandigarh". The three-month campaign will start Aug 13 and include an assortment of activities that will involve almost every resident.
Chandigarh on international flight map by AugustJuly 15th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Chandigarh will come on the international aviation map from August, said a top Punjab government official here Wednesday. "International flights from here will begin in August.
Heavy rains in Chandigarh, surrounding areasJune 29th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - After clouds played hide and seek during the day, heavy to moderate rains lashed Chandigarh and the surrounding areas of Haryana and Punjab late Monday. The showers provided Chandigarh residents with the much-needed relief from the scorching heat, causing a dip in temperature.
Monsoon to hit Chandigarh Wednesday, say officialsJune 29th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Residents of the union territory of Chandigarh Monday got some relief from the scorching heat with a dip in temperature. And there was more good news in store with the weatherman predicting that monsoon will hit the city by Wednesday.
Chandigarh sees hottest day of the seasonJune 3rd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Residents of Chandigarh experienced a terribly hot day Wednesday as the city recorded a maximum temperature of 42.2 degrees Celsius - the highest this season. Apart from Chandigarh, people in other places of Punjab and Haryana too had to brave the scorching heat with the mercury staying above the 40 degree mark at most places.
British Columbia starting liaison office in ChandigarhApril 28th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Despite the global economic meltdown, the government of Canada's British Columbia (BC) province is all set to establish a business investment and skills liaison office here to foster entrepreneurs and to encourage trade and investment from northern Indian states in BC and vice-versa. 'India is unquestionably emerging as one of the world's largest and fastest growing economies.
Buses in Chandigarh to don new lookApril 21st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Pictures of popular destinations like Sukhna Lake and Rock Garden will be displayed on public transport buses here to promote tourism, an official said Tuesday. 'Chandigarh is famous all across the country for its tourist spots.
Canvera announces opening of its Chandigarh officeApril 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Canvera.com, India's fastest growing online digital photography company, announced the opening of its sales office in Chandigarh. This is Canvera's 5th sales office in the country.
Rainfall lowers temperature in Chandigarh, neighbouring statesMarch 25th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Rainfall at regular intervals in the union territory of Chandigarh and its neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana has lowered the day and night temperature in the region. 'Due to western disturbances, there has been moderate to heavy rainfall in most parts of Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and in some regions of Haryana.
Holi celebrated in Chandigarh amid tight securityMarch 12th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Holi was celebrated by people in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh Wednesday amid tight security measures in most areas. The Chandigarh police and their traffic wing was out on the streets at vantage points in good numbers since morning.
Rainfall lowers mercury in Punjab, HaryanaFebruary 10th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Moderate to heavy rainfall in various parts of Punjab, Haryana and the union territory of Chandigarh overnight resulted in a fall in temperatures in the region by two-three degrees Celsius, the weatherman said here Wednesday. 'Most regions of Punjab and Haryana experienced rain Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
Complaint against Ajay Devgun for smoking at public placeJanuary 5th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A Chandigarh-based non-government organisation (NGO) Tuesday filed a complaint against Bollywood actor Ajay Devgun for allegedly smoking at a public place. 'We have submitted a written complaint at the offices of senior superintendent of police and director of health services, Chandigarh.
Chandigarh businessman alleges assault by police officerDecember 26th, 2008 CHANDIGARH - A businessman has approached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with a complaint against a senior police officer. He alleged that the officer along with his gunmen beat him up when he had gone to his office.
Loading ...