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28 Oct

Ajay Joshi Criticizes Authorities Over Neglect of Sector-22, Says City’s Heart in Poor Shape

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAjay Joshi, Chandigarh Congress, civic issues, Sector-22 neglect, urban management

Chandigarh, October 28, 2025: Chandigarh Congress spokesperson Ajay Joshi has accused the Municipal Corporation and the local administration of ignoring Sector-22, which he described as the “heart of the city now facing severe neglect.”Joshi said that the area, once known for its liveliness and importance, has fallen into disrepair due to years of inaction by the authorities. He pointed to broken roads, poorly maintained parks, lack of traffic control, and the growing presence of illegal street vendors as major problems troubling residents. The situation, he added, has become especially difficult for elderly citizens who rely on the sector’s facilities.He also…

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Reviews Kotkapura Drainage and Civic Issues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcivic issues, Kotkapura drainage, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab Speaker, Waterlogging

Sandhwan, Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan today held a meeting with district officials at his native village Sandhwan to address Kotkapura’s recurring waterlogging problem and other civic concerns. Deputy Commissioner Poonamdeep Kaur and officials from various departments were present. During the meeting, Speaker Sandhwan stressed that stagnant water during the rainy season creates major hardships for residents. He directed that regular cleaning of the city’s drainage and water disposal lines must be ensured so that citizens get permanent relief from the issue.The meeting also discussed detailed plans for the upcoming new bus stand, the construction…

Residents of Ward 23 Voice Long-Standing Civic Concerns in Meeting with MP Manish Tewari

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabcivic issues, Manish Tewari, public grievances, road conditions, Sanitation, Ward 23 Chandigarh

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): The Joint Coordination Committee of Residents Welfare Association of Ward 23, covering Sectors 34, 35, and 43, held a significant meeting to address recurring civic issues troubling the residents. Ward 23 Councillor Ms. Premlata extended a warm welcome to Honourable Member of Parliament Shri Manish Tewari, who joined the gathering to listen to public grievances and engage in constructive dialogue.Vikram Chopra, President of Sector 43-A and Rajesh Rai President of sec-43-B of the Welfare Associations, told National Times, “These problems have persisted for years without resolution. Today’s discussion was comprehensive, and we are hopeful after receiving positive…