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Indian Express
5 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Owners now will be held responsible for their dogs' poop too
In a move aimed at improving pet management and public safety, the General House of the Municipal Corporation (MC), Chandigarh on Tuesday approved the final draft of the Pet and Community Dogs Bylaws 2025. The bylaws, which will now be sent to the Chandigarh Administration for final approval, impose strict responsibilities on pet owners, including liability for dog bites or any damage to persons or property, and restrictions on dog access to large public green spaces. Under the proposed regulations, dog owners must submit a written undertaking committing to full compliance. They will be prohibited from taking their dogs to several high-footfall areas and iconic locations such as Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Leisure Valley, Rose Garden, Fragrance Garden, Shantikunj, Terrace Garden, Mini Rose Garden, and Shivalik Garden. However, pet walking will still be permitted in regular parks, provided owners carry poop bags and clean up. The draft mandates that all dogs be leashed in public, with ferocious breeds also muzzled. An escort must carry a stick while walking aggressive dogs. Dog owners will be held fully accountable for their pet's conduct, including instances of aggression, injury, or property damage. In severe cases, authorities may seize the dog and impose financial penalties. Disposal of deceased pets in public bins or municipal spaces will be strictly forbidden. Instead, owners must cremate pets at designated facilities or ensure respectful private burials. The bylaws uphold a ban on seven aggressive breeds, as earlier adopted under the 2023 Animal Birth Control Rules. The rules ban ownership of seven aggressive dog breeds, including American Bulldog, American Pit Bull, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, and Rottweiler. Violation of this rule may result in a fine of Rs 10,000. The draft also prohibits dog breeding or trading for commercial purposes within city limits. Violators could face fines and impoundment of their pets. Additionally, defecation by pets in public areas, residential spaces, and common facilities will not be tolerated. Owners must clean up after their dogs or take them to isolated areas for defecation. The final draft was shaped through discussions led by the Joint Commissioner-I of the MC, the Medical Officer of Health (also Secretary of SPCA), and other key stakeholders. The bylaws also provide a detailed breakdown of how many dogs can be kept based on plot size: Up to 5 marla – 1 dog 5 to 12 marla – 2 dogs 12 marla to 1 kanal – 3 dogs (including at least one mongrel/ Indie dog) More than 1 kanal – 4 dogs (including at least two mongrel/ Indie dogs)
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Chandigarh administration set to roll out fare checks for app-based cabs
1 2 3 Chandigarh: To prevent mobile app-based aggregators from overcharging commuters, the Chandigarh administration will establish minimum and maximum fares charged by aggregators, with a cap on 'surge pricing'. The Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, approved the 'Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2025', which will be notified soon. According to the rules, the city taxi fare, indexed by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for the current year, will serve as the base fare chargeable to customers using aggregator services. The Chandigarh Administration will notify taxi fares periodically. The base minimum fare chargeable to customers using aggregator services will cover a minimum of 3 kilometres to compensate for dead mileage and the distance travelled, as well as fuel used for picking up customers. Aggregators will be allowed to charge a fare 50% lower than the base fare and a maximum surge pricing of 1.5 times the base fare specified under the rules. This approach will promote asset utilisation, a fundamental concept of transport aggregation, and support the dynamic pricing principle, which is crucial for ensuring asset utilisation in line with market demand and supply forces. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The rules also stipulate that the UT may, through notification, direct 2% of the total fare for each ride towards the state exchequer for amenities and programmes related to aggregator-operated vehicles. These vehicles have significantly reduced traffic congestion and pollution. The rules prohibit the use of private vehicles under the aggregator service, as many aggregators, particularly those operating two vehicles, are using private vehicles.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UT admn allows regular employees to opt for Unified Pension Scheme
Chandigarh: There is good news for regular employees of Chandigarh administration. They can now opt for the Unified Pension Scheme . The UT has adopted a ministry of finance notification, which states that the Centre has decided to introduce the UPS as an option under the National Pension System for its employees covered under NPS. The UT has adopted the said notification in respect of its employees, who were appointed on or after Jan 1, 2004, and are covered under the NPS. In a letter to administrative secretaries, the UT finance department stated, "It is requested that the notification may be brought to the notice of all regular employees working under your control for information and necessary action. The above notifications are available on the official website of the Chandigarh Administration, i.e., and can be downloaded for reference and further necessary action accordingly. " The Centre launched the option of UPS for its employees on April 1. UPS provides an assured pension contingent upon certain conditions. It guarantees a fixed pension for govt employees upon retirement, unlike the NPS, which provides a pension amount that is not pre-fixed but is based on the corpus accumulated at retirement and the annuity purchased. In comparison, UPS offers an assured pension amounting to 50% of the average basic pay drawn over the past 12 months before superannuation for a minimum qualifying service of 25 years.
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Every principal, teacher will be held responsible for students who didn't perform well: Chandigarh Education Secy
A COMPREHENSIVE meeting with all principals will be held to review the Class X and Class XII board exam results, Education Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, said. Teachers with the highest number of students in the compartment or failed category will be required to attend the meeting and present an explanation. In a meeting on Friday, Prerna Puri, Education Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, highlighted the robust infrastructure and the presence of a well-qualified teaching community in government schools. In light of these strengths, she pointed out, there should be no reason for students to fail or be placed in the compartment category in the board exam results. 'Every principal and teacher will be held accountable for lapses, and at the same time, due credit will be given to teachers and principals whose students excel and perform well,' Puri said in a statement. The Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of teachers will now include evaluations of student performance for accountability. Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) will be held on May 17 for parents of students who have a compartment in the board exams. Subject teachers will be present in these meetings to discuss the challenges of the students and discuss and plan the way forward with parents. Principals and teachers will review the results and begin extra classes for students to ensure that every compartment student clears the re-exams. The District Officer (DO) will prepare a detailed analysis of Class X and Class XII results, presenting the details of students who have passed, failed and have got a compartment, and these details will be categorised school-wise, area-wise, and subject-wise, to identify the gaps. It was also noted in the statement that despite clear instructions, not many teachers have yet adopted an adult learner, as this initiative is 'mandatory and compulsory'. Teachers who have adopted at least one adult learner were appreciated. It was further instructed in the meeting that teachers teaching only morning sessions must adopt at least one adult learner. Teachers posted in central sectors of the city will adopt an adult learner, and failure to adopt will lead to a recommendation for transfer of the teacher to peripheral area schools and assignment to teach evening sessions. Also, transfer requests will not be considered from teachers who have not adopted an adult learner, and those who do not adopt an adult learner will have a negative reflection in the ACR starting this year.
India.com
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
India-Pakistan tensions: Thousands apply to serve as Civil Defense volunteers in Chandigarh
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, Islamabad launched drone and missile strikes targeting Chandigarh and other Indian states. However, these threats were successfully neutralised by India's Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. The Deputy Commissioner of UT Chandigarh had asked the youth, above 18 years of age, to appear for civil defence enrolment. Taking to X, Chandigarh admin wrote, '*APPEAL TO THE YOUTH* *Serve the Nation. Be Prepared.* Chandigarh Administration invites young citizens who are above 18 years age, to join as *Civil Defence Volunteers* and support emergency preparedness.' *APPEAL TO THE YOUTH* *Serve the Nation. Be Prepared.* Chandigarh Administration invites young citizens who are above 18 years age, to join as *Civil Defence Volunteers* and support emergency preparedness. Civil Defence Enrolment & Training Camp: Date: 10th May 2025 Time: 10:30…
