Deepak Yadav

Chandigarh: The UT urban planning department has finally identified and approved 31 new sites for docking stations.

City BJP in Chandigarh wants Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Bhojpuri stars and politicians Manoj Tiwari and Ravi Kishan to campaign for the upcoming elections. The local unit is confident of their presence in the city.

In a bid to ensure 75% turnout, the UT administration focuses on 150 polling booths with low turnout and implements a Voting Turnout Implementation Plan to address various issues affecting voter participation. Efforts include engaging with industries, organizing door-to-door visits, deploying NSS students, and forming electoral literacy clubs. The election panel urges department heads to encourage employees to vote on June 1.

Sanjay Tandon, BJP candidate from Chandigarh, holds a grand roadshow before filing his nomination papers at the DC office in Sector 17. The event showcases strong support and trust from the people of Chandigarh towards Tandon's candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections.

Nine community centres in Chandigarh have been reserved for the stay of paramilitary forces and police personnel deployed for election-related duties till June 7, 2024. The centres have a capacity to accommodate 1,100 people and were recently constructed by the municipal corporation.

Chandigarh's first flyover project at sectors 29/31 roundabout will involve shifting utility services including storm drainage pipeline. UT administration to spend Rs 18.20 crore on the project. Details on existing utility lines and tendering process.

Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Chandigarh is set to establish an exclusive Mother and Child Care Centre by March 2026. The facility will comprise 251 beds across nine floors, including two basements, providing all required medical and technical services under one roof. The project, named 'K Block,' aims to enhance healthcare services for mothers and children in the region.

Chandigarh municipal corporation receives eight bids of Rs 67 crore for the upgrade of Kajauli water works project. AFD and AMRUT scheme funding involved. Machinery to be upgraded to meet city's water needs for next 25-30 years.

Senior Chandigarh Congress leader Subhash Chawla switches to BJP despite being included in star campaigners' list and Congress manifesto committee. His move is attributed to dissatisfaction with Congress-AAP coalition in Chandigarh.

MahaRERA has issued comprehensive guidelines for various crucial aspects related to building design, kitchens, bathrooms, green building principles, lifts & ramps, staircase, corridors, lighting & ventilation and safety and security.