Chandigarh News: Major Civic, Traffic & Weather Updates
Get the latest updates from Chandigarh on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the most important news for January 2, 2026.
Get the latest updates from Chandigarh on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the most important news for January 2, 2026.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation outlines a Rs 1,715 crore budget for 2026-27, seeking a substantial grant-in-aid. Read the full financial plan and projections here.
Chandigarh gears up for major civic changes in 2026: a new Mayor, smart parking, a revived Zirakpur ring road, a full electric bus fleet, and power reforms. Get the details on the city's infrastructure upgrade.
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Chandigarh's municipal elections for Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor will be held in late January using a transparent 'show of hands' system. Read about the new SOP and security measures.
A fire destroyed two cars in a Chandigarh residential parking lot. Police investigate arson as a PGIMER staffer loses vital documents. Read for details on the case.
Chandigarh Police reports a 1.4% decline in serious crimes and a sharp 24% drop in snatching cases for 2025, crediting proactive policing. Read the full analysis.
Get the latest updates from Chandigarh on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city on December 31, 2025.
Chandigarh UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria advocates extending the mayor's tenure beyond one year, despite the Centre stating no proposal is under consideration. Explore the debate on civic governance reforms.
Chandigarh Mayor announces ₹500 monthly parking passes for cars and ₹250 for two-wheelers starting mid-January 2026. The move aims to boost revenue and simplify parking. Learn about the phased 24x7 water supply project.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation achieves major financial turnaround with 22% revenue growth and Rs 30 crore expenditure cut. Details on property tax surge and cost-saving measures inside.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria plans to advocate for extending the Chandigarh mayor's tenure from one year to 2.5 or 5 years. Read about the potential changes and key civic updates.
Chandigarh Police deploys 1,100 personnel, traffic restrictions, and women's squads for a safe New Year's Eve. Read about the comprehensive security plan.
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Chandigarh administration will construct over 700 government housing units in Sectors 25 and 43 to tackle the severe accommodation shortage for staff. Read more about the plan and its impact.
Chandigarh administration greenlights a 1,050-bed Regional Medical Hub and pushes forward on delayed flyovers, a new bridge, and over 700 housing units. Key projects aim to ease congestion and boost healthcare.
From massive farmers' protests to high-stakes MC polls and crucial policy moves, Chandigarh's 2023 was eventful. Explore the key moments that shaped the city.
Plan your New Year's Eve in Chandigarh! Our guide covers the top 7 parties, club events, and hotel celebrations for 2025, including prices and themes. Book now!
Get the latest news from Chandigarh for December 28, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Chandigarh explores international partnerships with Israel and Russia for its 24x7 water supply project. The MC will discuss eight options, including PPP and central funding, to avoid financial stress on residents.
Chandigarh MC proposes 8 models to salvage 24/7 water project as cost soars from Rs 550 cr to Rs 1,700 cr. Vote on Dec 30. Details on PPP, privatization & phased plans.
Chandigarh faced severe fog with visibility just 20m, disrupting travel. IMD warns of dense fog for next 5 days. Stay safe and check weather updates before commuting.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation will self-fund the 54th Rose Festival in Feb 2026 at Rs 1 crore after no private sponsors came forward. Key agendas include abattoir modernisation and gaushala expansion.
Chandigarh experiences a sharp cold wave with temperatures dropping significantly. IMD reports dense fog at airport, low visibility. Get the latest weather forecast for the Tricity.
Get the latest from Chandigarh on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the essential news roundup for December 25, 2025.
Maharashtra's BJP and Congress hold key meetings on Dec 25 to finalize candidates for crucial municipal corporation elections. Get the latest political strategy updates.
Two AAP councillors defect to BJP, creating a 18-18 tie in Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation ahead of January mayoral elections. AAP and Congress allege horse trading.
In a major pre-election boost, two AAP councillors, Suman Sharma and Poonam, defect to BJP in Chandigarh, altering the numbers for the upcoming Mayor election. Read the full story.
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.
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