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.
Bhima Devi Museum to open in HaryanaJuly 12th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Bhima Devi Museum, one of the oldest and only one of its kind open air museum, in the Pinjore town in Haryana will be opened for public Monday. Kiran Choudhry, minister of state for tourism, told reporters here Sunday: "Bhima Devi temple, a ninth century temple, was earlier known as Bhim Nagar.
Budget will spur growth in food processing sector: MinisterJuly 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's proposal of investment-linked tax incentives for setting up cold chain infrastructure and warehousing facilities will greatly help the food processing industry in the country, said Minister for Food Processing Industries Subodh Kant Sahai. "I propose to extend investment-linked tax incentives to the businesses of setting up and operating cold chain, warehousing facilities for storing agricultural produce and the business of laying and operating cross-country natural gas or crude or petroleum oil pipeline network for distribution on common carrier principle," Mukherjee said in parliament Monday while presenting the union budget.
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.
Lufthansa group firm to maintain Deccan's cargo fleetJune 23rd, 2009 BANGALORE - Deccan 360, the cargo airline founded by low-cost aviation pioneer G.R. Gopinath, has roped in Germany-based Lufthansa Technik for maintaining its Airbus A-310 freighter aircraft fleet and warehousing requirements, including components, the company said Tuesday.
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.
Delhi realtor to invest Rs.1,200 crore in integrated townshipsApril 16th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Developer AIPL Ambuja, a joint venture between Delhi-based Advance India Projects Ltd and Ambuja Realty of Kolkata, is planning to invest Rs.1,200 crore in northern India to develop integrated townships across the region. 'We will set up ultra-modern integrated townships, including flats, malls, commercial establishments and healthcare and hospitality facilities.
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.
Chandigarh organises Arts and Heritage FestivalMarch 17th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - To give a boost to arts and culture and present Chandigarh as a tourism hub, the city's administration has organised a six-day Arts and Heritage Festival beginning March 27. The festival will see participation of nearly 500 artists from all over the country besides some proclaimed artists.
Chandigarh gets Rs.120 mn tourism grantFebruary 26th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - The Chandigarh administration has got a grant of Rs.120 million (Rs.12 crore) from the central government to develop the city as a tourist hub, an official said here Thursday. The administration has launched a project called Development of Chandigarh as a Tourist Destination to develop the tourist potential of the city using the government grant, the administration spokesperson said.
India approves three massive integrated petro-chemical hubsFebruary 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's cabinet Monday approved three major projects under its policy for petroleum, chemicals and petrochemical investment regions (PCPIR) - one each in West Bengal, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. 'Proposals, accepted from the state governments, have been approved.
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.
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