Taj city gets battery-run rickshawsOctober 10th, 2009 AGRA - Agra Mayor Anjula Singh Mahaur Saturday launched a battery-run cycle rickshaw in the city of the Taj Mahal. Marketed by a Haryana manufacturer under the brand name Bricky, it costs around Rs.52,000.
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 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.
'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.
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.
Wrongly parked car claims cop's lifeJune 4th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A police constable was seriously injured and later succumbed to his injuries in hospital Thursday after his motorcycle collided with a car parked on the wrong side of the road in Chandigarh, police said. According to the police, constable Harpal Singh, 31, posted in the VIP security wing was returning home Wednesday night after completing his duty when he met with an accident.
Chandigarh to have radio auto serviceMay 21st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Chandigarh will soon have a door-step transport facility for the residents with the administration considering radio auto-rickshaws (three-wheelers) service to ply in the city, officials said Thursday. The 24X7 radio auto service will be the first of its kind in the country, transport department officials here said.
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.
Chandigarh cycle mechanic's son in UAE cricket teamMarch 3rd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Poverty and lack of opportunities forced aspiring cricketer Ravi Varma to leave his home here in 2004 and go to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). After years of juggling a job at an Abu Dhabi car rental shop with playing for a local cricket team, he has now been chosen for the Gulf nation's official squad.
Greenest city of India to promote 'bike tourism'January 24th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - With a wide canopy of greenery, wide roads, specially built cycle-tracks adjacent to every road and a clear sun on a wintry afternoon these days, the union territory of Chandigarh is undoubtedly a suitable place for a joyful cycle ride. It is not only professional cyclists that can be seen on the roads but also tourists visiting the city, foreigners clearly outnumbering the domestic ones.
Rains dip minimum temperature in Chandigarh, neighbouring statesJanuary 16th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Chandigarh and various parts of Punjab and Haryana have been receiving moderate to heavy showers since Friday, sharply decreasing the minimum temperature, weather officials said Saturday. Overcast conditions prevailed in the region Saturday morning with a mild drizzle in various areas here.
Young neighbour rapes minor in ChandigarhJanuary 10th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A 16-year-old girl was raped by her neighbour here, a police officer said Sunday. The girl, who lives with her family in Burail, a suburb in Chandigarh was raped Saturday by a young man Sonu, who lives in the same locality.
Chandigarh has coldest day of season so farDecember 30th, 2008 CHANDIGARH - Chandigarh experienced the coldest day of the season so far Wednesday and shivered under a thick blanket of fog that enveloped the union territory and the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana throughout the day. Dense fog reduced the visibility to below 1,000 metres even during the daytime.
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