Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 17 th July, 2017: Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration is organizing Kho-Kho / Kabaddi Tournament for Boys & Girls U – 17 from 17.07.2017 to 20.07.2017 at Sports Complex, Sector – 42, Chandigarh.                    In kabaddi 15 teams in the boys section and 14 teams in the girls section are participating.  In the kho-kho event 11 teams from boys as well as 11 teams from girls are participating.  Participating teams are representing Schools of urban as well as rural Chandigarh.  Apart from that few clubs are also in the fray for the top honours.  For kho-kho as well as kabaddi events, cash prizes of Rs. 1500/- per head for winning team, Rs. 1000/- per head for runner up team and Rs. 750/- per head for 3rd position team have been earmarked.                   ...

Chandigarh, 17 th July, 2017: With reference to Chandigarh Administration, Local Government Department Notification bearing No. 5363- UTFII(8) /98/16323 dated the 18 th December, 1998, published in the Chandigarh Administration Gazette (Extra ordinary) of the 18 th December, 1998 and in exercise of the powers conferred by the Sub-Section (1) of Section 399 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976 as extended to the Union Territory, Chandigarh by the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976 as extended to Union Territory Chandigarh by the Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1994 (Act No. 45 of 1994), the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh hereby makes the following bye-laws further to amend the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (Sanitation and Public Health) Bye Laws, 1999 namely:- 1.      Short Title & Commencement: i.                 ...

Chandigarh, 14 th July, 2017:  2 nd Anniversary of “World Youth Skills Day” was celebrated by U.T. Chandigarh Skill Development Mission” in collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation at SD College, Sector 32, Chandigarh. The occasion was graced by Worthy Chief Guest, Sh. Anurag Agarwal ,IAS, Home Secretary-cum-Secretary Technical Education along with Sh. S Askar Ali, IAS, Assistant Commissioner, U.T. Chandigarh. Sh. Rakesh Kumar Popli, PCS, Mission Director, Chandigarh Skill Development Mission, expressed his views on various Skill Initiatives taken by UT Chandigarh Skill Development Mission in Chandigarh. Mr. Rajat Bhatnagar, State Engagement Officer NSDC, highlighted various schemes and Initiatives taken up by the MSDE/NSDC in UT Chandigarh and PAN India.     The Chief Guest highlighted about various initiatives being taken by Ministry with special focus on up-gradation of ITI’s and Skill Development Projects in the region. He also highlighte...

Chandigarh, 13 th July, 2017: “Kalam Express” is an initiative of the Indian Red Cross Society, U.T., Branch, Chandigarh that aims to promote, develop and maintain the skills essential for children with special needs so that they can better perform in their homes and social setting. This is a mobile Educational cum Rehabilitation unit for Children with Special Needs living in slum, rural and rehabilitation colonies of the city, who cannot commute to schools for attaining education and also require different therapies because of their physical limitations. Indian Red Cross Society, U.T. Branch, Chandigarh had launched its first mobile unit of Kalam Express on 23 rd June 2016 with support of State Bank of India under CSR.  This effort of Red Cross Society is to provide services to those CWSN who cannot afford it or are confined to their homes, and there is need to include them in the mainstream society. A team of Special educator & a physiotherapist have been visiting these...

Chandigarh, 13 th  July, 2017: On persistent demand from the residents of EWS/LIG houses of Sector-40-C, and in  the interest of public service for Construction of Car parking in place of existing 288 cycle sheds ( Out of which a majority are lying vacant) in Sector-40C,Chandigarh, the Board had decided to conduct a demand survey. Therefore, all the residents of EWS/LIG Housing Scheme, Sector-40C were requested to submit their requests in the prescribed proforma/application along with 'Registration Money' of Rs.10,000/- on or before 14.7.2017.           As per request of the residents, the last date of submission of request in prescribed proforma/application along with Registration Money is extended up to 31.8.2017 and Registration Money  is reduced to Rs.5,000/-. The proforma/application form can be downloaded from the CHB website i.e.  www.chbonline.com  or can be obtained from CHB Reception office Block –'C' CH...

Chandigarh, 12 th July 2017: It is for the information to the general public/residents of Chandigarh that the registration for participating in e-auction of vehicle registration numbers of new series " CH01-BN " for special/choice registration numbers 0001 to 9999 will start from 18.07.2017 (10:00 AM) and will continue till 24.07.2017 (05:00 PM) and the         e-auction will start on 25.07.2017 (10:00 AM) and will continue till 27.07.2017 (05:00PM). The owner of the vehicle can register himself/herself on the National Transport website: https://parivahan.gov.in/fancy and the link of the same is available on the Chandigarh Administration, Transport Department website: www.chdtransport.gov.in and obtain the Unique Acknowledgement Number (UAN). The owner of the vehicle who has purchased the vehicle at Chandigarh address only will be allowed to participate in e-auction. Sale Letter i.e Form No. 21, UID i.e. Aadhaar Card and address proof of...

Chandigarh, 11 th   July, 2017: State Level Celebration of World Population Day 2017 was held at Auditorium of District Family Welfare Bureau, Sector 22   with the theme of   “Nayi Lehar, Naya Vishwas, Sampoorn Zimmedari se Parivar Vikas”   under the Leadership of Dr. Rakesh Kashyap, Director Health & Family Welfare cum Mission Director, National Health mission, Chandigarh. Dr. A.K Janmeja, Director Principal of Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest of state level celebration. Mr. Ravi Sharma, Councilor of Sector 22 attended the function along with all the Programme Officers, Medical Officers and other health staff.  A Puppet Show and Documentary of Family Planning & Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao was shown to the participants. Chandigarh Administration is   observing a month – long period comprising of Mobilization Fortnight (27 th June 2017- 10 th   July 2017) and Population Stabilization F...