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.
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.
55-60 percent voter turnout in Punjab, ChandigarhMay 13th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Initial projections of the voter turnout for polling for nine parliamentary seats in Punjab and one seat in Chandigarh Wednesday were pegged at 55-60 percent by election officials here. The officials said that the final polling percentage could be higher as all those who had queued up till 5 p.m.
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.
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.
5 Haryana teachers jailed for pilfering students' fundsMarch 25th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Saying it was meant to serve as a deterrent, a court in Haryana has jailed five teachers for seven years for siphoning off funds meant for providing mid-day meals to government school students. The teachers, including a headmaster, have been charged with siphoning off funds for providing mid-day meals to poor students of a government primary school near Safidon town in Jind district, 250 km from here.
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.
Punjab ropes in JNU dons to reform stateFebruary 6th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - The Punjab government Saturday announced the setting up of a commission of eminent personalities, including academics and retired bureaucrats, to help reform the state. Setting up the Social Development and Governance Reforms Commission, the Punjab government hopes to bring in reforms in its existing system to put the state back on the path to progress, officials said here.
Accountant dupes bank of Rs.870,000January 13th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - An accountant of Union Bank of India has allegedly robbed his organisation of Rs.870,000 during his stint at two Chandigarh branches of the bank in 2004, a police officer said Wednesday. A case of cheating was registered against the accused, H.K.
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.
Intensive police patrolling on New Year's eve in ChandigarhDecember 29th, 2008 CHANDIGARH - Intensive patrolling will be carried out by police here to ensure no untoward incidents take place during New Year's eve, an official said Tuesday. 'We have given security instructions to all our officials well in advance to avoid any last minute confusion,' H.S.
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