Interestingly, the civic body will be purchasing these shrubs and plants which are available free of cost in the forest and even in their own nurseries.
Sukhna Lake has been one of the most visited spots ever since the curfew was lifted on May 3. The lake was opened for the general public on June 23. Sources said 20 to 25 people are being challaned at the lake every day since July 1, for roaming without masks.
The association’s main demand is regarding the withdrawal of new guidelines suggesting updated regulations for quarantining of healthcare staff at PGIMER, which gives nurses a period of five days to quarantine themselves post their duty in the Covid-19 ward.
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the city, patients have been diagnosed in a total of 56 localities, including 39 sectors, in Chandigarh until Monday night.
The fresh tender was floated after questions were raised on the irregularities in purchase of sanitizers and PPE kits in the General House, questioning not just the hefty quantities of the same, but also the higher rates.
The civic body cited a shortage of funds earlier and when funds came by in December, the work was halted due to winters. Later, when work was scheduled to begin again, the coronavirus pandemic broke out.
