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Wish you Happy Republic Day from WatchChandigarh [Dot] Com team. Its 61st republic day of our nation. Its really pride able day for all of us. India declared itself a Republic on 26th January 1950. It is celebrated in all over India but in New Delhi it is celebrated with great pomp and pageant.

As capital of India “New Delhi” is always attraction point of all Indians. At the occasion of Republic Day Delhi is decorated like a broom.  As like every year flag hoisting ceremony was done by Hon’ble President of India followed on Republic Day Parade from Raj path. As every year a grand parade is held in the capital, New Delhi, from the Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s Palace), along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort. The different regiments of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force march past in finery and official decorations. South Korea President  Lee Myung-bak is Republic day 2010 Chief Guest of India.

But in our city Chandigarh this Republic Day was also special for all of us. The advisor of  UT Administrator Pardeep Mehra flaged Triranga and take the salute of  Chandigarh Police, Chandigarh Home Guards, road safety wing, Punjab Armed Police and Haryana Armed Police. prade ground. The event of Republic Day in parade ground was inaugurated by him.  The parade also includes many traditional dance troupes, to symbolize the cultural heritage of India.

“Run For The Spirit Chandigarh”

On 31 st Jan First City Marathon is going to host by Chandigarh Administration with the help of Running and Living Infotainment. After this event our city will listed in Indian Marathon Cities.

Athletes from Ethiopia and Kenya are also going to take part with city people in this run. Runners need to run total 42km in 135 minutes (2 Hours 15 Minutes). There will be 3 different races in this race full race of 42km, half of 21km and 5km race.

5 km race will start at 9.30am from Rock Garden to left through Uttar Marg road to Sukhna lake right turn to Hira Singh Circle to go Punjab Raj Bhawan, take U-turn from golf workshop gate back to Rock Garden from same route.

Full Marathon will start at 6.30am early morning start from (1)Rock Garden to right from JanMarg Circle to Punjab High Court and back U-turn to Jan Marg Circle, right to CM residence again back to Jan Marg Circle. (2)Then it will go right to Matka chowk and once again U-turn to JanMarg. (3)Left to CM Residence again then straight back to Rock Garden though Jan Marg. (4)It will be continues down to Sukhna Lake left to Hira Lal Circle. (5)Left to golf course through Vigyanmarg again left at T Point. (6)Right from T point to CGA, Again right to CGA boundary to KrishanGarh Village Up to Lake joggers path. (7)Left though 2.5 km lake path to Uttar Marg. Back to Rock Garden gate right to finish line.

The Map for Half Marathon is not yet released by Administration.

I will be part of this race and you//

Once again Chandigarh Administration decided to raise fares of CTU local route buses. Now you have to pay five rupees extra for five kilometer in non – AC bus and ten rupees for above ten kilometer. In AC buses ten rupees for five kilometer and fifteen rupees for five kilometer above.

Rising of fare also effect the holiday pass. Now you have to pay thirty rupees for holiday pass which was twenty rupees from several years. There is no changes for student and employ pass.

Last time the fare changed in 2006. According to CTU officer from non – AC buses running  on local routes  getting lose of  approximate twenty crore yearly. From this fare changing decision Administration will reduce there  seven crores lose yearly.

According to Administration after applying fifth pay commission there is 10% growth in salaries of CTU staff, and there is also raise in costing of maintenance of buses. Thatwhy govt needs to raise the fare.

Reported by Shailender

There are many important places in Chandigarh to know about and Chandigarh airport is one of them. Chandigarh airport is in east of the city. It serves for public and  military both. Indian Air Force of military and Airport Authority of India for civil, both are operators of this airport .

Soon Chandigarh Airport is being integrated with upcoming Chandigarh International Airport. The  work is underway for a new international terminal. It is coming up at 306 acres land near SAS Nagar. The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority is spending Rs 1,700 crore for this project.

You can Enjoy Following Airlines Services at Chandigarh airport:

1. Jet Airways             –  Delhi,Mumbai
2. Go Air                         –   Mumbai,Delhi,Goa,
3. MDLR Airlines         – Delhi,Ranchi
4. Kingfisher Airlines – Delhi,Jammu,Jaipur,Mumbai,Kolkata,Srinagar
5. Indian Airlines – Delhi,Mumbai

The name has been issue between Punjab and Haryana for this airport. Now these two states have agreed on a name of the airport Chandigarh International Airport.

Thus Chandigarh Airport is always a hot topic for Chandigarh readers.