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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Panchkula MC approves Rs 17cr development works in finance committee meeting
1 2 3 Panchkula: The Finance and Contract Committee of the municipal corporation met on Friday under the chairmanship of mayor Kulbhushan Goyal, during which 11 out of 19 agendas were approved. Key development works worth over Rs 17 crore received the green light in the presence of municipal commissioner Aparajita and joint commissioner Gagan Chauhan. Among the major decisions, the committee approved revised park maintenance rates, increasing the amount given to park development committees from Rs 4.4 to Rs 4.62 per square metre, reflecting a 5% hike to improve upkeep and services. The long-pending tender for work at the Old Age Home was also approved. It was decided that 80 beds would be reserved for senior citizens and 80 for critically ill patients, with first aid facilities available on-site. An NGO will be entrusted with operations, covering 50% of the bed costs, while the MC will bear 5% of the remaining costs. Previously set room rates — Rs 3,500 for non-AC and Rs 5,000 for AC rooms — will remain unchanged. However, the meal rate was increased from Rs 100 to Rs 250 to ensure nutritious food and fruit for residents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo In ward 11, Sector 11, the budget for the community centre and multipurpose hall was re-approved, with a tender worth Rs 4.93 crore sanctioned for the project. The mayor said some proposals have been sent back for review and will be presented in the next committee meeting. Other approvals Rs 10.68 lakh for installing water coolers, water purifiers, and iron frames in various areas Rs 1.75 crore for stormwater line and road repairs in the New Housing Board Colony, ward 8, Sector 19 Rs 1.64 crore for resurfacing internal roads in Mansa Devi Complex, Sector 5 Rs 2.41 crore for remaining B and C roads in sectors 8, 9, 10 (ward 4). Rs 2.18 crore for strengthening roads and parking areas in Sectors 7 and 16 (ward 3). Rs 1.97 crore for remaining road work in ward 13, Sector 21 Rs 57.37 lakh for resurfacing roads in sectors 17 and 18
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pkl MC finally picks firm to finish its bldg stuck for yrs
1 2 3 4 Panchkula: Finally, the Panchkula municipal corporation has finalised a firm that will complete the construction of its new office building, whose work has been stuck for years. The firm quoted Rs 24 crore for the job, which was the lowest bid in the recent tendering process. The tenders were floated two to three times to find a company for the long-pending work, but it only led to a further delay. Now, the confirmation has been sent to the Haryana chief minister for the final nod. Once approved, the work will start here with a nine-month deadline. MC commissioner Aparajita confirmed that the lowest bidding agency has been finalised. "The file has now been sent to the CM for the final approval," mayor Kulbhushan Goyal added. The urban local bodies department earlier granted approval to complete the pending work, clearing the way for floating a new tender. The building's main structure in Sector 3 is already in place, but finishing tasks such as tiling, electrical work, painting, remain incomplete. Earlier, the previous contractor completed work worth around Rs 11 crore before the MC terminated the contract due to discrepancies found in its execution. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Fibra TIM fino a 2,5 Gbps da 24,90€/mese per già clienti mobili. Affrettati! TIM Scopri di più Undo Approximately Rs 17 crore of work is still pending. Residents face hassles At present, Panchkula MC operates from three separate offices spread across Sectors 4, 12A, and 14. This inconveniences residents who have to visit multiple locations to get their issues resolved. The situation is complicated further as officers and engineering staff are located in different sectors, making it difficult for the public to receive prompt services. In Sector 14, one of the branch offices is cramped under the basement stairs due to space constraints.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anushka Merchande: Having a degree is important, so I'm focusing on that along with acting
, who began her at the age of seven with ads and went on to do , admits that she missed out on a few things while growing up, but has no regrets. She says, 'Maybe my childhood wasn't conventional and I missed out a little, but acting was always a passion. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I managed my schooling well and now I'm in my first year of college, so there has been no compromise on my education.' Talking about balancing her studies with acting, she says, 'It's tough sometimes, but my parents are quite strict and want me to complete my education. Having a degree is important, so I'm focusing on that, but acting is my ultimate goal.' The actress, who was seen in shows like Lakshmi Ghar Aayi, Banni Chow Home Delivery and Main Hoon Aparajita , will now play a negative role in the upcoming show Saru . Ask her if she is happy with her career graph and she replies, 'I'm happy with my journey and have learnt a lot on the way. Working on Aparajita with and was unforgettable — the way they work taught me so much. I have big dreams and I'm working towards them.'
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Panchkula prepares for monsoon with ₹1.34-crore infra overhaul
To tackle the looming threat of waterlogging during the upcoming monsoon season, the municipal corporation (MC) and the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) have jointly launched a major infrastructure initiative in Panchkula. The project, valued at ₹1.34 crore, will focus on construction, cleaning and maintenance of road gullies, manholes and other vital infrastructure to ensure smooth drainage during heavy rains. The tenders for these works were issued in April, with the bidding process set to open in the first week of May. As part of the comprehensive plan, the HSVP has announced acquisition of two advanced Bandicoot robots. These specialised machines will be used for cleaning of sewer manholes, increasing efficiency. The tendered projects cover multiple sectors. In Sector 28 and 27, projects costing ₹1.69 lakh each will involve the construction of manholes, road gullies and laying of sewerage pipelines. A larger project in Sector 31, worth ₹ 21.89 lakh, will include road construction, stormwater drainage installation and laying of ductile iron pipelines. Additionally, a ₹30.43 lakh tender will focus on cleaning of sewer manholes across Sectors 1 to 21 and the Industrial Area Phases I and II, alongside the procurement of Bandicoot robots. Furthermore, a tender of ₹37.17 lakh will focus on repair, maintenance and cleaning of road gullies, manholes, and laying of stormwater lines in various wards. MC commissioner Aparajita said that they have issued tenders timely to ensure preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season. The MC commissioner further said that she was holding meetings with officers from the engineering department to oversee these efforts, adding that a few more tenders would be floated soon. 'A key focus of our strategy is to maintain the proper level of roads to facilitate the natural flow of rainwater and prevent water accumulation,' Aparajita said. 'I personally conduct inspections of the contractual works during my field visits to ensure quality and timely completion.'
