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25 Aug2026

Mohali to Launch City Bus Service with 100 Electric Buses in Six Months

The Mohali administration plans to launch a city bus service, including 100 electric buses in the first phase, within the next six months. A dedicated city bus stand is planned in Phase 11. The service is expected to address a gap in public transport, making commuting easier within Mohali and to nearby areas like Chandigarh and Kharar, potentially easing traffic issues.

Source: Hindustan Times

04 Aug2026

Mohali Sees Multiple Developments: Grants, Road Safety Concerns, and Transport Disruptions

Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh distributed development grants totaling ₹5 crore to the panchayats of 52 villages for upgrading civic amenities and infrastructure..He also urged Punjab Government to honor an agreement to relocate Gurdwara Mata Sundari from the Airport Road, a site known for frequent accidents due to its S-shaped curve..

Source: The Tribune, Punjab Newsline

28 Apr2026

Punjab Government Reverts Building Bye-Laws, Restoring Previous Rules

The Punjab government has withdrawn the Punjab Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2025,reinstating the 2021 Building Rules and 2018 Bye-Laws. This policy reversal follows concerns raised about legal, procedural, and infrastructural shortcomings. The restoration of the earlier rules aims to provide a more stable and established regulatory framework for construction in the region.

Source: The Tribune

18 Feb2026

Zirakpur Ring Road Project: Bidding Process Underway, Construction Expected to Begin Soon

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is moving forward with the Zirakpur Ring Road Project, a crucial infrastructure development aimed at decongesting traffic in the Tricity region. Bids for the 200-ft-wide, six-lane express corridor are being evaluated, with construction anticipated to commence in early 2026. This 16.5 km bypass will connect the Patiala-Zirakpur light point to the Old Panchkula light point.

Source: The Tribune

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