Khanpur, Chandigarh

A significant traffic jam occurred on the Kharar-Chandigarh National Highway, specifically on the stretch from Desumajra flyover to Phase-6 Max Hospital, on August 4, 2026. Vehicles were stranded for over an hour, with the chaos attributed to rain-related waterlogging and the morning rush hour.

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..

PM Narendra Modi's visit on July 17, 2026, included the inauguration and foundation stone laying for projects worth over ₹6,600 crore in the Chandigarh region,Key road projects include the 6-lane IT City-Kurali Greenfield Highway, the 6-lane Zirakpur Greenfield Bypass, and the PR-7 Spur (NH-205A).

Mohali is set for a transformative phase in 2026 with several major infrastructure projects, including a new road connecting Phase 11 to the airport by March 2026, and the development of nine new sectors. These projects are expected to accelerate urban growth, improve connectivity.

PM Narendra Modi inauguratde the Mohali IT City–Kurali Expressway, a 6-lane greenfield corridor, on July 17. This project is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Mohali, Kharar, and Kurali, and improve connectivity across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and J & K,.

Residents of Kharar took to the streets to protest against prolonged power outages and the severe heatwave. The protest led to a temporary blockade of the main intersection, causing traffic disruptions. The demonstration highlights the growing public frustration with essential service failures during extreme weather conditions.

MC House has postponed the decision to invite tenders for the operation and management of 89 paid parking lots. While the MC proposed a 30-40% increase in parking rates, the Mayor indicated a preference for smart parking solutions without burdening residents. The House also rejected a significant increase in penalties for encroaching on green belts.

The Punjab government plans to develop the Gharuan area for industrial and commercial ventures, mirroring the development of six other urban settlements including Kharar. A draft land use plan has been prepared, inviting public objections and suggestions.

The Mohali Municipal Corporation has proposed a Rs 5 crore plan to strengthen the city's sanitation system by deploying additional manpower and hiring tractor-trolleys. The proposal, to be tabled in the House, aims to divide the city into four zones for better waste management.