Chandigarh Sukhna Lake tower destroyedOctober 8th, 2009 CHANDIGRH - A major fire razed to the ground a tower built on the island in Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Wednesday. The fire brigade, which rushed to the incident in time, struggled to reach the tower.
GPS enabled services to help Chandigarh become a hi-tech cityOctober 6th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Chandigarh is undergoing a transformation with the up gradation of services and with the introduction of GPS navigation system in its police and local transport services, it is rapidly on the way to become a hi-tech city. The hi-tech Police Control Room (PCR) is now equipped with Automatic Vehicle Tracking System, Computer Telephony Integration and Automatic Call Diversion System that will allow the city police to function better.
Dial auto service launched in ChandigarhSeptember 17th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - In a bid to provide quick, hassle free and reasonably charged mode of transportation, a dial-an-auto service equipped with GPS navigation system has been launched for the first time in Chandigarh. The neat and clean pink coloured motor rickshaws, known as Tuk Tuk, are changing the way people travel in the city.
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.
Chandigarh, the rapidly developing metropolisSeptember 15th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Chandigarh, is emerging as one of India's most developed metropolis. Designed by French architect, Le Corbusier in 1950s, the city provides comfort and stability to its, while the rapid development in IT, tourism and service sector reveals another aspect of the city.
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.
Chandigarh turns pink with 'Tuk-Tuk' auto-rickshawSeptember 9th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Moving around the union territory of Chandigarh just got easier. Pink coloured auto-rickshaws christened 'Tuk Tuk', which can be ordered to your doorsteps, were flagged off here Wednesday.
Cycle rickshaws to get face-lift in ChandigarhAugust 23rd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - After the pink auto rickshaws called 'Tuk-Tuk', the city administration is now looking for a new avatar of cycle rickshaws. It has asked a university here to modernise the good old pollution-free vehicle and present it as an attractive option for tourists in the coming months.
'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.
Ludhiana has air-conditioned taxi serviceJune 22nd, 2009 LUDHIANA - An air-conditioned Radio taxi service has been introduced in Ludhiana, which makes it the third city after Mohali and Amritsar to have such a facility in Punjab. Air-conditioned radio cabs will now ensure a comfortable journey in Ludhiana.
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.
Chandigarh autorickshaw strike continuesApril 14th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - As the autorickshaw strike called by various unions in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula continued for the second day Tuesday, putting thousands of commuters to hardships, the union territory administration proposed to create a uniform corridor policy in the tricity to reduce traffic hazards and pollution. 'Under the policy, it was proposed that 500 LPG run autorickshaws each from Punjab and Haryana would be permitted to enter Chandigarh and an equal number would be allowed to ply from Chandigarh to Mohali and Panchkula,' official spokesperson said.
Modern laundry service stations to come up in ChandigarhJanuary 17th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Six ultra-modern laundry service stations (dhobi ghats) will come up in different parts of the city at a total cost of Rs.70 million, an official said Sunday. 'All the formalities regarding this project have been completed.
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