Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 30 January, 2016:   The Registering and Licensing Authority, U.T., Chandigarh conducted the Open Auction of vehicle registration numbers for the series  “CH-01-BF” from vehicle registration numbers from  0001 to 0100 on Day 1, dated 30.01.2016. The total bid amount for the first 100 numbers reached Rs.60, 79,000/- wherein all 100 numbers from 0001 to 0100 were successfully bid on Day 1 itself. The same is a considerable increase from the corresponding amount of Rs.38,05,000/- raised in Day 1 of the last series “CH01-BE”.                    The number CH-01-BF-0001 fetched the highest amount i.e. Rs. 3, 50,000/- in today’s auction. The second highest number bid was CH-01-BF-0009 for Rs.3, 31,000/- and CH-01-BF-0003 for Rs. 2, 88,000/-. The numbers from 0101 onwards of the series CH01-BF will go under the hammer on Day 2 of the Open Auction tomorrow i.e. dated 31.01.20...

Chandigarh, 30 January, 2016:   On the penultimate day of the Chandigarh National Crafts Mela, a joint venture of Chandigarh Administration and the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), at Kalagram here, throngs of incurable Mela buffs continue to drop in the Mela venue to enjoy the multi hues of North and North East states, offering a bonanza of art and crafts activity. Today being a holiday in offices, people started pouring in since morning and the crowd had touched the 20 thousands mark by the evening. The bright sunny day today offered respite from the foggy weather conditions prevailing during the past days, which failed to dampen the soaring spirits of Mela enthusiasts.                                Today’s stage performances featured folk artistes from various parts of the country, who presented their folk dances and songs....

Chandigarh, 29 January, 2016:   It is for the information of general public/residents of Chandigarh that the Registering & Licensing Authority, UT, Chandigarh has started the process for affixing of High Security Registration Plates on vehicles already registered in UT, Chandigarh at three notified locations i.e. the offices of R&LA, Sector-17, SDM(S), Sector-42, SDM (E), Indl. Area, Phase-I, Chandigarh.                    The owners of the vehicle having registration number of”CH03-S” series shall apply for affixation of HSRP at their respective offices with the request on plain paper mentioning the detail of Chassis Number, Engine Number, Make, Model, copy of Registration Certificate of the vehicle, copy of valid insurance and copy of Identity Card of the owner within one month from the date of 01. 2.2016. The original Registration Certificate (RC) is mandatory at the time of ap...

Chandigarh, 29 January, 2016:   Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST), UT Chandigarh is organizing ‘Solar Power Camps’ in association with Yuvsatta, an NGO on 31 st   January, 2016 at two locations namely; Village Khuda Ali Sher at 09.30 to 10.30 AM and at Community Centre,  Sec. 8-A, Chandigarh from 11.00 to 12.00 Noon, on the same day.   The basic idea of organizing such Solar Power Camps is to sensitize the people of Chandigarh specially the domestic residents to install Rooftop Solar Power Plants on their houses and feel proud to be ‘Green Power Producer’.  During the Solar Power Camps, the Net Metering/ Gross Metering Regulations issued by Hon’ble Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Union Territories & Goa shall be explained to the public so as to attract them towards highly lucrative tariff of Rs.8.51 per unit (kwhr) offered by Electricity Department UT Chandigarh if Solar Power Plant is commi...

Chandigarh, 29 January, 2016:   On the 8 th  day of the annual Chandigarh National Crafts Mela, jointly organised by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), and Chandigarh Administration, at Kalagram here, witnessed huge footfalls, today, with the incurable lovers of ancient art and crafts thronging the Mela. The early morning light drizzled failed to play spoil sport to thousands of Mela enthusiasts, who came calling to savour the colourful favours of distant corners of the country. As the day progressed, weather gods appeared less gruelling, with the sunshine offering a welcome to those visiting.   It was a day of a host of programmes of performing arts on the stage, with artistes from various regions of the country performing to a more receptive audience.  Among those performed in the day segment were artistes from Leh-Ladakh, who performed their traditional folk dance ‘Zebro’, followed by ‘Dhamali’ a folk dance genre of Jammu and Kashmir, through wh...

Implementation of Smart City Proposal Chandigarh, 28 January, 2016 : The Chandigarh Administration with the active cooperation and involvement of citizens of Chandigarh had prepared the Smart City Proposal and submitted it to the Government of India, Ministry of Urban Development for approval.  The Administration is committed for immediate implementation of this project, keeping in view the fact that the Chandigarh is poised to develop it as top class smart city.                    It has been informed by the Government of India, Ministry of Urban Development that the proposal of Chandigarh Administration has been accepted by the Ministry and has been given a very high rating.  The Chandigarh Administration will start receiving the grant from Government of India for implementation of Smart City proposal from April, 2016.  The video conference of Chandigarh Administration wit...

Awareness Program on Child Protection for Anganwadi workers Chandigarh, 28 January, 2016:- The State Child Protection Society under Union Territory Child Protection Society (UTCPS) under the aegis of Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh Administration organized a one day Awareness Program on Child Protection for Anganwadi workers held at Tagore theatre. The workshop was presided over by Sh. Vijay Dev IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh Administration and  addressed by Smt. Bhawna Garg, IAS Chairperson UTCPS-cum-Secretary Social welfare also addressed on the issues of child development and child protection. The other officers present on the occasion were Smt. Nishu Singhal, HCS, Director social welfare along with representative of NGOs and other senior officers of Department of Social Welfare. The Chairperson UTCPS-cum-Secretary Social welfare emphasized on two approaches  of child development and child protection which are implemented by the MWCD thr...

7th Day of Chandigarh Crafts Mela Chandigarh, 28 January, 2016 : The Chandigarh National Crafts Mela, a joint venture of Chandigarh Administration and the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), at Kalagram continues to draw huge crowds from far and near on the 7 th  day today. The Mela, which offers a peep into the rich cultural heritage of the country, brings together under one umbrella artisans and craftsmen representing various state of India showcasing their talent. The weather gods rained warmth on the third consecutive day allowing free flow of Mela buffs, which enjoyed amid the sun shining even more brightly today.   The day performances started with the traditional folk dance from Uttarakhand,  ‘Ghasiari’, followed by a Kashmir folk dance and ‘Zebro’, folk dance of Leh-Ladakh, a martial dance genre of Manipur – where performing artistes displayed their martial art through the dance sequence, which left the audience in awe and admiration. Chamba‘nati’, int...

Public Camp Chandigarh, 28 January, 2016 :-  It is for the information of the general public that the public camp for 29/01/2016 is to be held at community centre of Sector 45. The sectors covered in the camp would be Sector 44, 45 including burial Village, 46 and 33 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 AM.

Registering and licensing Authority to remain closed Chandigarh, 28 January, 2016 :-  It is for the information of the general public that the public dealing counters in the office of Registering and licensing Authority, Sector- 17, Chandigarh will remain closed on 30.01.2016 ( Saturday) due to the open auction of  registration numbers of series “ CH01BF” on 30.01.2016 & 31.01.2016 from 9:30 AM Onwards. 

Awareness Program on Child Protection for Anganwadi workers Chandigarh, 28 January, 2016:- The State Child Protection Society under Union Territory Child Protection Society (UTCPS) under the aegis of Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh Administration organized a one day Awareness Program on Child Protection for Anganwadi workers held at Tagore theatre. The workshop was presided over by Sh. Vijay Dev, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh Administration and  addressed by Smt. Bhawna Garg, IAS Chairperson UTCPS-cum-Secretary Social welfare also addressed on the issues of child development and child protection. The other officers present on the occasion were Smt. Nishu Singhal, HCS, Director social welfare along with representative of NGOs and other senior officers of Department of Social Welfare. The Chairperson UTCPS-cum-Secretary Social welfare emphasized on two approaches  of child development and child protection which are implemented by the MWCD t...

7th Day of Chandigarh Crafts Mela Chandigarh, 28 January, 2016:   The Chandigarh National Crafts Mela, a joint venture of Chandigarh Administration and the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), at Kalagram continues to draw huge crowds from far and near on the 7 th  day today. The Mela, which offers a peep into the rich cultural heritage of the country, brings together under one umbrella artisans and craftsmen representing various state of India showcasing their talent. The weather gods rained warmth on the third consecutive day allowing free flow of Mela buffs, which enjoyed amid the sun shining even more brightly today.   The day performances started with the traditional folk dance from Uttarakhand,  ‘Ghasiari’, followed by a Kashmir folk dance and ‘Zebro’, folk dance of Leh-Ladakh, a martial dance genre of Manipur – where performing artistes displayed their martial art through the dance sequence, which left the audience in awe and admiration. Chamba‘na...

Order Under Section 144 Cr.P.C.  Chandigarh, 27 January, 2016 : It has been noticed that terrorists mis-use  uniforms/stickers/logos/flags and any other item belonging to Army/Police/Para Military Forces, for committing the acts of terror. Under these circumstances, Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, District Magistrate, Chandigarh, has imposed some check on sale of items belonging to these Government forces so that anti-social elements in the guise of Army/Police/Para Military personnel may not pose a threat to citizens and that immediate action is necessary for prevention of the same. In exercise of the powers vested to Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, District Magistrate, U.T. Chandigarh under section 144 Cr.P.C. it is  hereby ordered as on emergency measure that any shopkeeper/seller within the territory of Chandigarh, shall not sell any uniform/sticker/logo/flag attached on cars of and any other item belonging to Army/Police/Para Military Forces without keeping the recor...

6 th  day of the Chandigarh National Crafts Mela Chandigarh, 27 January, 2016:  People from far and near continue to throng the 10-day Chandigarh National Crafts Mela, jointly organised by Chandigarh Administration and North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) at Kala Gram  to enjoy the colours of the composite cultural heritage of the country under one roof. On the 6 th  day today the Mela buffs in and thousands enjoyed the bright sunshine while taking a round of the ‘Mini’ India-cum-crafts Mela.  The day performances included traditional folk dances and songs of various regions of the country. A jamboree of folk dances performed on the occasions included those of the states of Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Nagaland, Uttaranchal, which were highly appreciated by the audience. “Jindua’’, a tradition folk dance of Punjab was also presented on the occasion. Murli Rajasthani, a renowned folk singer enthralled the audience with hit Punjabi foot-tapping numbers. An ...

67th Republic Day Celebrations Chandigarh, 26 January, 2016: The Chandigarh Administration today with thrill and glory celebrated the 67th Republic Day in the Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh. The Governor of Punjab & Haryana and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh H.E Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, was the chief guest on the occasion. The Administrator unfurled the National Flag and took salute from the various contingents of Police and NCC Cadets participating in the Republic Day Parade. Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki gave the commendation certificates to 18 employees of the Chandigarh Administration and general public for rendering outstanding services in the field of Public services, Art and Culture, Social Services and Sports. 28 Police personnel were also conferred Administrator's Police Medal for their distinguished and meritorious services. A colorful cultural programme, consisting of Lavni and Bhangra dance was also presented by the students of different schools. ...

Administrator’s police medal for distinguish/ meritorial services Chandigarh, 25 th January, 2016: The Administrator U. T Chandigarh is please to confer Administrator’s police medal for distinguish/ meritorial services to the following Chandigarh’s police personnels on the Republic Day 2016. Sr. No Name Services 1 SI Parminder Singh, No. 421/CHG Distinguished services 2 Ct. Amrik Singh, No. 1815/CP Distinguished services 3 Insp. Kulvir Kaur, 374/CHG Distinguished services 4 SI Ravinder  Singh, No. 1012/CHG Distinguished services 5 HC Ved parkash, No.2707/CP Distinguished services 6 Insp. (ORP) Pardeep Kumar No. 789/CHD Distinguished services 7 SI. Surinder Gautam, No. 843/CHG Distinguished services 8 Const. Virbhan, No. 2708/CP Distinguished services 9 SI Jagdish Singh...