Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 4 February, 2016:   In sync with the administration commitment to provide public services “Anywhere, Anytime on Any device” Department of Information Technology, Chandigarh Administration today launched myChandigarh mobile application which is a gateway to the hub of smart mobile applications i.e City Bus Guide &   e-payment mobile app which were also launched today and integrated in myChandigarh app along with already running mSampark, RLA & e-campus mobile apps. Citizens can now access all smart 5 mobile apps by downloading myChandigarh app on their android base mobile phones.  The myChandigarh application was launched by Sh. Vijay Dev, IAS, Adviser to Administrator, Chandigarh Administration in UT Secretariat, Sector – 9, Chandigarh. The applications are android based with new user interface for better visibility and support for all android versions and screen sizes with material design compatibility which are very light cl...

Chandigarh, 4 February, 2016:   Dr. Tapasya Raghav, IAS, SDM(E), U.T., Chandigarh along with Sh. Sunil Chaudhary, Drug Control Officer, Sh. Jasbir Singh, Drug Inspector and Ms Alka Mehta, Principal, Govt Model Senior Sec. School-26, Chandigarh  inspected the laboratories of the schools and colleges viz. St Kabir Public School-26, Stawberry High School-26, Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School-26, Sh. Guru Gobind Singh College-26, Sh. Guru Gobind Singh College for Girls-26, Sh. Guru Gobind Singh School-26, Sh. Guru Gobind Singh Pharmacy College-26, for the proper handling and usage of stocks of Acids and corrosive substances in compliance of the orders of the Home Secretary, Chandigarh Administration dated 29.11.2013 and directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court promulgated in the case of Laxmi Vs UOI & Ors WP(Crl) 129 dt 18.04.2013 and have found the irregularities in the usage of Acid / corrosive substances.

Chandigarh, 4 February, 2016:   National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVDs and Strokes (NPCDCS), NHM, U.T., Chandigarh organized an Exhibition cum Screening camp at GMSH-16, Chandigarh in collaboration with Radiotherapy department, PGIMER on 4 th   Feb, 2016 from 9.00 AM to 2.00PM. This day was used as an opportunity for creating awareness about Cancer, its signs and symptoms, timely detection and its management. Thousands of peoples visited this Exhibition on Cancer Awareness at GMSH-16.

Chandigarh, 4 February, 2016:   The National Legal Services Authority is committed to impart Legal Aid by establishing Legal Aid Clinics with the help of State Legal Services Authority in the entire village where people face geographical, social barriers for access to legal service institution.                          In this context, under the able guidance of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shiavax jal Vazifdar, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Punjab and Haryana –cum-Patron in Chief of State Legal Services Authority, U.T., Chandigarh and Hon’ble Mr Justice Hemant Gupta, Judge, High Court of Punjab and Haryana-cum-Executive Chairman, State Legal Services Authority, U.T, Chandigarh opened its another Legal Aid Clinic in Centre for Human Rights and Duties, Punjab University Chandigarh on 04.02.2016.

Chandigarh, 3 February, 2016:  As per the orders of Deputy Commissioner, U.T Chandigarh, an enforcement drive was carried out under the supervision of Sh. Prince Dhawan, I.A.S, Sub Divisional Magistrate (Central), U.T., Chandigarh along with the teams comprising the concerned staff of Engineering and Electricity Wing of U.T., Chandigarh, Enforcement Wing of Municipal Corporation, U.T., Chandigarh, Tehsildar (Enforcement), U.T., Chandigarh and team of Civil Defence, U.T., Chandigarh. The enforcement drive was started in Sector-09, Chandigarh today at 07:00 A.M. The enforcement drive was conducted to remove illegal banners/hoardings/sign boards and the same were corrected as per architectural control of Sector-09. All the Shop Keepers have been requested to keep all the buildings maintained and  in strict accordance with the sanctioned plan/ architecture control, so that character and sanctity of the city be maintained. The enforcement drive was successfully finished...

Chandigarh, 3 February, 2016:   The Chandigarh Administration is endeavoring to provide social security/financial assistance to widow and old age persons who are without any means of subsistence.  Widow/Old Age pension is being provided @ Rs. 500/- p.m. to those whose family income is up to Rs. 12000/- per annum.   It is seen that low rates of assistance discourage genuine needy people.  In order to achieve its basic objectives of social and economic uplift of the citizens, the Administration is constantly improving social security schemes to make them more realistic and  has  now decided to raise the amount of widow and old age pension from Rs 500/-  to Rs. 1000/- from next financial year and also raise the criteria of family income to Rs 1.50 lac annually  which is the same as that for the Priority households under National Foods Security Act who are eligible to get subsidy for food grains. The change in family income cr...

Chandigarh, 2nd February, 2016:  In compliance of the orders of the Home Secretary issued vide public notice dated. 29.11.2013 regarding Sale, usage and storage of Acid, Dr Tapasya Raghav, IAS, SDM (East), Sh. Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, Assistant Commissioner, Chandigarh along with a team of Drug Inspectors, Chandigarh conducted a surprise checking in Govt. Model Senior Secondary School Sec-26 and Govt. Model Senior Secondary School Sec-27 and found out that since there is no laboratory in Sec-26 School, no acid has been found.  GMSSS Sec-27 has been found using acids in their laboratories and there was no stock register as mandatory to be maintained for such usage and storage of acid, so they have been directed to maintain the stock register for usage of Acid in their laboratories henceforth and send the fortnightly report in the office of the SDM(E), U.T., Chandigarh. 

Chandigarh, 2 February, 2016:   National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVDs and Strokes (NPCDCS), NHM, U.T., Chandigarh proposes to organize an Exhibition cum Screening Camp at GMSH-16, Chandigarh, in collaboration with Radiotherapy unit, PGIMER on 4 th   Feb, 2016 from 9.00 A.M to 2.00 P.M. This day will be used as opportunity for creating awareness about Cancer, its symptoms, timely detection and its management. Asha Jyoti Van with facility of Mammography and Colposcopy unit for Breast and Cervical Cancer will also be available.  Various IEC materials in form of Posters, Banners, Pamphlets, and Leaflets will also be displayed and distributed to public at the Exhibition. E xperts from PGIMER will be available for consultation regarding Cancer, significance of its early detection, treatment and further management. People are requested to visit this Exhibition on Cancer Awareness and get enlightened by health talks about Cancer, associa...

Chandigarh, 2 February, 2016:   Dr Tapasya Raghav, IAS, SDM (East)-cum- Additional Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh along with enforcement team and flying squad team has conducted drive for anti encroachment in Sadar Bazar, Sector-19, Chandigarh, wherein 70 challans have been issued and loaded three trucks and seized articles. Dr Tapasya Raghav, IAS, SDM (East)-cum- Additional Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh further informed that such drives would be continued in near future for removal of encroachment in her jurisdiction.  

Chandigarh, 1 February, 2016:   A press conference on Dr. M.S. Randhawa Utsav 2016 was held today at the UT Secretariat, Which Was presided over by Sh. Anurag Agarwal, IAS, Home Secretary cum Secretary Cultural Affairs, Sh. Jitendar Yadav, IAS, Director Cultural Affairs Smt. Navjot Kaur, PCS, Director Public Relations, Bibi Harjinder Kaur, Chairperson Punjab Arts Council, along with other senior officers from the administration and the council.                    The conference was to bring forth the achievements and work of the legendary Dr. M.S. Randhawa, and to introduce the media about the festival that is going to be held from 2 nd   February to 3 rd   March 2016. As an IAS officer, Dr. M. S. Randhawa’s contribution towards the city is commendable, and this Utsav would prove as a perfect platform to enlighten the citizens about his contributions and achievements. This ...

Chandigarh, 30 January, 2016:  CITCO, a brand name in the Hospitality Industry, once again is all set to put one more feather in its cap as its prestigious Restaurant Cloud 9 in Hotel Shivalikview is all set to give a fresh and rejuvenated Menu to the food connoisseurs of the Tricity.  One can have unforgettable dining experience while enjoying great food which will surely tickle the taste buds with the Fusion effect.                    Cloud 9, a Fusion Restaurant is one of the most sought after Restaurants in the ` City Beautiful ’ Chandigarh, and is ideally located on the topmost floor of Hotel Shivalikview. It offers a panoramic view of skyline of the city. Amidst plush environs, it is a luxurious gateway to a Fine dining experience for esteemed clientele. Innovation in the Fusion Menu cuisine is a continuous process to achieve excellence in culinary delight. Therefore, the Menu...

Chandigarh, 31 January, 2016:     CREST & Department of Science & Technology, Chandigarh Administration & Yuvsatta-an NGO organized two successful ‘Solar Power Camps’ for city residents. One was at Khuda Ali Sher village and second one at Community Centre of Sector 8A, Chandigarh. Sh. Santosh Kumar, IFS Director, Department of Science & Technology and CEO, CREST was the Chief Guest at both the places, where he shared technical details of installing rooftop solar power plants with city residents along with information about available 30% subsidy and easy bank finance options. Sharing his views Sh. Santosh Kumar, IFS said that Chandigarh Administration is totally dedicated in development of solar rooftop projects in the city. The administration has already successfully installed about 6.2 MW of rooftop solar photovoltaic plants in the city on 128 government buildings.  

Chandigarh, 31 January, 2016:    The Registering and Licensing Authority, U.T., Chandigarh conducted an Open Auction of vehicle registration numbers for the series ‘CH-01-BF’ from vehicle numbers 0101 to 9999 on Day 2 dated 31.01.2016. A total of 335 numbers were successfully bid on Day 2, with a total bid amount of Rs.30,33,000/-.                    The number CH-01-BF-9000 fetched the highest amount i.e. Rs. 71,000/- in today’s auction, CH-01-BF-4444 for Rs. 65,000/-, and CH01-BF-1111 for Rs. 60,000. The total amount fetched in Day 1 and Day 2 is Rs. 91, 12,000/-.

Chandigarh, 31 January, 2016:   Sh. Santosh Kumar, IFS Director, Department of Science and Technology, UT inaugurated the Photo exhibition at Sukhna Lake. The exhibition is organised by Centre for Swami Vivekananda Studies (PU) , Natural Biodiversity in collaboration with Hobby Development Association.               The exhibition is showcasing Avian, Reptilian and Mammalian fauna and besides that highlighting the concern of climate change. Prof. Nandita Singh chief coordinator informed that it is a collaborative effort based on the vision of Swami Vivekananda with focus on Environment and climate.