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Live news feed — last updated 25 August 2026

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

20 Aug2026

Mohali Poised for New Development Chapter in 2026 with Major Infrastructure Upgrades

Mohali is set for a transformative phase in 2026 with significant infrastructure upgrades planned, including road projects, water supply and sewerage network expansions, and improvements in health and education sectors. Projects like the 'Shaheed Bhagat Singh Expo City' and the Mohali–Sirhind highway are expected to boost urban growth.

Source: The Indian Express

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The Punjab government has withdrawn the Punjab Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2025,reinstating the 2021 Building Rules and 2018 Bye-Laws.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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