Rajanbir Singh

HT spotlight: Chandigarh growing hotter by the decade

Urban heat island effect due to rapid urbanisation and the growing traffic is leading to the rise in temperature in the city; extreme winter conditions have shifted from November and December to January and the monsoon pattern has also changed, affecting the cropping routine

Soon, pay for traffic challans online

Wrong parking turns Chandigarh apni mandis a hotbed for traffic snarls

While few sectors provide a model for other mandis to follow, the situation has worsened in majority of them.

In some crimes, people in Chandigarh will be able to file complaints online: DGP

The DGP though didn’t reveal by when this service will be rolled out, adding that it’s in nascent stage.

They are arch-rivals in Ramlila, but brothers in real life

Rohit, the more experienced among the two brothers, has been performing at the Ramlila for the past eight years.

Ramlila runs in the blood of these Chandigarh-based stage artistes

Three generations of Bagga family have been playing roles in Chandigarh’s Sector-17 Ramlila since 1950s

Chandigarh tricity takes a fancy to freshly brewed beer

They were robbed of ₹10 lakh by at least four motorcycle-borne men on the Ferozepur Road while they were returning after collecting cash from an e-commerce company’s godown.

Ravana’s head is not uneasy under 6kg crown!

Last year, the costume weighed 28 kilos, including the 10-kg crown. “I don’t do rehearsals in the costume. But during my performance, it don’t find it heavy,” says Chaudhary.

Ram for 23 years, Ravana this season

This season, Bhardwaj, the chief organiser who runs a pharma business, will don the ‘avatar’ of the Ravana for the first time, after having enacting the role of Ram for 23 years.

Chandigarh registered two cases every month of country-made gun or ‘desi katta’ use in 2018

Of the 25 crimes committed, 18 involve use of country- made pistols or ‘katta’, highlighting the easy access locals have to such firearms.

Heavy rainfall continues in Chandigarh

Tuesday onwards, the weather is expected to clear up and the maximum temperature is expected to reach as high as 32 degrees by Wednesday.

With not enough auspicious dates, wedding plans go for a toss in Chandigarh tricity

Pandit RK Sharma says the period between September 24 and October 9 is that of ‘Shraadh’, when wedding ceremonies do not take place.

Chandigarh Sector 22: Changing yet changeless

One of the oldest and busiest sectors of the city, Sector 22 boasts of high-end eateries, boutiques and grand hotels on the one hand and pocket-friendly fares on the other.

Air quality in Chandigarh worsens as number of vehicles go up

On average, every car in the city releases over 40 g of particulate matter per trip, much worse than Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Jaipur.

Chandigarh traffic police looking to partner with clubs to promote safe cycling

According to the data available with the traffic police, 13 cyclists were killed in 2017, while 27 cyclists were grievously injured.

Loneliness, neglect haunt senior citizens in Chandigarh

According to a report published by HelpAge India in June, 45 of 218 elders (20.6%) surveyed in Chandigarh have faced abuse of some form from their families.

At 3%, monsoon in Chandigarh becomes surplus for first time this year

The normal rain in Chandigarh during these four months is 844.2mm. In the past five years, the rains have not reached this figure.

Chandigarh relishes its coolest August day in two decades

It was in August 1997 that the maximum temperature was recorded any lower — 24.8°C — by the Indian meteorological department.

Chandigarh likely to get auto speed radar systems by year-end

Radar technology determines the speed, angle and range of objects through such systems and a camera records proof of vehicles violating safety norms.

Helmets for women: Will start challaning from August, says Chandigarh SSP

The Chandigarh administration through a notification on July 6 amended the Chandigarh Motor Vehicle rules, 1990, making it mandatory for all women riders, including pillion, to wear a helmet.

Tech-savvy citizens become eyes and ears of Chandigarh traffic police

As many 18,323 challans have been issued on basis of pictures shared on WhatsApp this year so far, as compared to 87 through Facebook

Day after notification, women make a beeline for helmets in Chandigarh

Police have said they will first raise awareness about the mandatory condition to drive 2-wheelers with helmets

Helmets for women riders: Safety above religion, says mishap victim

It was 22-year-old Harsimran Kaur’s accident in November 2017 that triggered a suo motu case in the high court

Chandigarh police stick to 10pm deadline to keep out late-night crowds at Sukhna lake

Suicides and attempts by people to take their life by jumping in the lake have made the Chandigarh administration extra cautious.

Monsoon set to arrive in Chandigarh tonight, brace for heavy rain

Widespread rain on Thursday morning led to a drop in the mercury in Chandigarh.

Driving exam gets more tech-savy, transparent in Chandigarh

Sensors are fitted onto every curve and a radio frequency identity (RFID) card is given to the vehicle which communicates with the sensors installed and triangulates the position of the car at all times.

Sukhna water level crosses 1,155 ft mark, highest in four years

Experts say water level in July increases or decreases, based on rainfall received in previous year.

Chandigarh:Dusty haze grounds all 33 flights, expected to clear after rain today

According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality in the region deteriorated because of dust storms in western India, particularly Rajasthan.

Day after brazen violation of rules, traffic police fine BJYM supporters

The crackdown is arguably first-of-its-kind against a political party that often indulge in brazen violation of norms during rallies.

One-month deadline ends: No respite from exorbitant food prices at Chandigarh multiplexes

The recommendations included reducing the inflated prices, allowing senior citizens and infants to take food inside with them and keeping products of local companies like Verka for retail.