Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 3 rd June, 2016: Chandigarh Health Department in Collaboration with Gynae. deptt. PGIMER, Max hospital and UCO Bank is going to organize free Health Camp at Civil Dispensary, Dhanas on 4 th June 206(Saturday) from 8.00 AM onwards. Seeing success of previous two Health Camps held at Daddu Majra and Maulijagran, this time also Doctors from various specialities like Medicine, Gynae., Skin and ENT will be examining patients and will be provided with free medicines. Health promotion and awareness generation regarding prevention, timely detection and management of Non Communicable diseases will be the main highlight of the screening camp.

Chandigarh, 02 nd June, 2016: The Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh pleased to allow Sh. Prince Dhawan, IAS (AGMU:2012), Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Central), U.T., Chandigarh to continue in Chandigarh till 31.07.2016. The Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh is further pleased to order that Sh. Prince Dhawan, IAS shall stand relieved w.e.f 31.07.2016 (afternoon) with the direction to join at his new place of posting i.e Arunachal Pradesh. 

Chandigarh, 2 nd June, 2016 : Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.J. Vazifdar, acting Chief Justice, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh, inaugurated 100 kWp Rooftop Grid tied Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant at District Courts Complex, Sector-43, Chandigarh by in the august presence of Hon’ble Justice Surya Kant, Chairman, Building Committee (High Court) and Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Jeyapaul, Administrative Judge, Chandigarh Sessions Division. Hon’ble Justice S.J. Vazifdar appreciated the efforts taken by UT Administration in developing Chandigarh as Model Solar City. He appreciated the lead taken by Chandigarh in installing Solar Rooftop Plants on Government  Buildings but desired that in future more emphasis shall be given to promote its use by Private individual as well on their rooftop. Sh. Santosh Kumar, IFS, CCF & Director (Science & Technology & Renewable Energy) & CEO, CREST, UT Chandigarh informed that the 100 kWp Rooftop SPV Power Plant has been installed b...

Chandigarh, 1 st June, 2016: As on date, in the last about 8 months, ever since the Tatkal Scheme was introduced, a revenue of more than Rs. 2.00 Crore has accrued to CHB.  Under the Tatkal Scheme, more than 555 cases have been approved by CHB. The following is the abstract of the number of cases in various categories and the amount that has accrued thereby:- Residential Properties Category No. of Cases Amount 1.        EWS 79 1580000 2. LIG 180 5400000 3. MIG 198 7920000 4. HIG 93 4650000 Commercial Properties 1.        Booth 2 200000 2.        Bay Shop 2 400000 3.        SCF 1...

Chandigarh, 1 st June, 2016: Carico Della Fondazione La Biennale Di Venezia organized 15 th International Architecture Exhibition at Venice, Italy from 25 th May, 2016 to 27 th November, 2016 where Rock Garden, Chandigarh was also invited to participate and display its design and architecture. The 88 participants from different countries participated in the event and Rock Garden at Chandigarh had been selected one of them from India. The beautiful model of Rock Garden made of Fiber glass had been exhibited in the exhibition in an area of 18 meter x 6 meter. The world famous and highest Pritzker Architecture award winner Mr. Alejandro Aravena was the art director of the exhibition. A meeting with him was held during the exhibition to discuss and plan a similar Art Biennale at Rock Garden Chandigarh. Mr. John Maizels, the Editor-in-Chief of the famous art magazine Raw Vision, U.K. Founder President of Nek Chand Foundation worldwide also came to attend the Venice Biennale. It wa...

Chandigarh, May 29 th , 2016:   The Sub National Immunization Day Pulse Polio campaign covering high risk areas of Chandigarh is scheduled on 29 th   & 30 th   May 2016. In the two days activity as per the previous rounds, the children upto the age of 5years are given Oral Polio Drops. These doses are in addition to OPV drops and Injectable IPV given in the routine vaccination .The aim is to cover the children in 0-5years age group, living in slums, construction sites, settled slums and the nomads with the objective to strengthen their immunity against Polio. As a part of this campaign, the Medical Officers are doing direct supervision in their area with the help of the Teams comprising of ASHA, Anganwadi workers, malaria workers, ANMs, Nursing students and the local volunteers.  On day One of SNID, the teams have covered 86080 houses and have vaccinated 37561 children with oral polio drops. Similar activity will continue on day 2 i.e 30 th   May 2016 to c...

Chandigarh, May 28 th , 2016:  The  Art of Living, Chandigarh Chapter today organized a free yoga session in co-ordination with the Chandigarh Administration and The Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development for rickshaw pullers of the city at Rose Garden from 6-7 am. The camp has been organized for the first time in the city with an initiative towards uplifting the health and the mind of all the sections of the society. More than 20 Rickshaw pullers have registered till date for the 2 nd  International Day of Yoga to be held at Capitol Complex on 21 st  June 2016. On 28 th  May 2016, 22 Rickshaw pullers attended the special camp at the Rose Garden. The camp will be conducted in Rose Garden till Monday following which these Rickshaw pullers will attend the camps in their respective residing areas. Sh. Madan, The Union Head of the Rickshaw Pullers has himself initiated and motivated these individuals. 

Chandigarh, 27 th May, 2016: Ignite the spark of creativity in you and participate in the ‘Online Slogan Writing Contest’ contest initiated under the aegis of Chandigarh Administration on the facebook page of “International Day of Yoga 2016”. Think, create and share slogan for the “International Day of Yoga 2016”, which will be organized in Chandigarh at the Capitol Complex on 21 st June, 2016. The most creative submission would entitle you to enter a privileged enclosure near the main stage where the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi would perform the yoga asanas as per the protocol. Besides this, there are three cash prizes to be won worth Rs 10, 000. Citizens can submit entries online on Facebook or mail one-line catchy slogan in Hindi or English language (please mention your address and mobile no) at Sloganentriesiydchd@gmail.com before June 5th, 2016. We understand that creativity is ageless and that is why there is no Age bar to this contest too!

Chandigarh, 27 th May, 2016: Chandigarh Child & Women  Development Corp. Ltd organized a session on ''Harmful Effects of Tobacco" in association with the  Fortis Hospital on 27.05.2016 at Observation & Special Home, Sector 25. Dr. Zafar Ahmad Iqbal & Dr. Meena Batla gave the presentation and discussed with the Children of the home that how they can protect themselves from the harmful effects of Tabacco, Biddi, Cigarettes and other Substance Drugs. Dr. Zafar also gave a power point presentation in this regard and suggested the ways/ solutions through which one can leave this habit with medical assistance and strong self determination etc. At the end of the presentation, an interactive session was also held with the children of the home in which all the children participated & discussed their problems. Next session will be held at Snehalaya on 30.05.2016.

Chandigarh, 27 th May, 2016: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India is emphasizing Soil Health Card Scheme in association with the States and U.T., Governments. In alignment with this, the Department of Agriculture, U.T., Chandigarh have been launched a innovated campaign for collection of soil samples from the fields of farmers of all the village of U.T., Chandigarh to complete 100% soil testing for issuance of Soil Health Cards with the collaboration of the Department of Rural Development & Revenue Authority, UT, Chandigarh w.e.f. 23.05.2016 as per village wise programme (copy enclosed). It is for the information of all the owners of the agriculture land of UT, Chandigarh to remain present in the village concerned as per village wise programme already available with the concerned Gram Panchayat.  For further any detail regarding soil testing and issuance of Soil Health Cards, the owner of agriculture land in UT Chandigarh may contact ...

Chandigarh, 27 th   May, 2016:   After compilation of all data and receipt of all forms from various banks, a total of 274 application forms have been received for the 200 Two Bed Room Flats under Self Financing Housing Scheme-2016. Out of these, 196 forms have been received under   Sub Scheme A   and 78 Bids have been received under   Sub Scheme B . The full list of bidders under Sub Scheme B including their names and addresses shall be placed on CHB web site i.e, www.chbonline.in as well as on the notice board of CHB on Monday the 30.05.2016. Thereafter, the list of 50 successful bidders under Sub Scheme B shall be announced on 10.06.2016 at 04.00PM in the Board room, Block C, Chandigarh Housing Board by the Property Allotment Committee (PAC) of CHB in the presence of bidders and the bidders will be allotted flat Nos. based on top priority given to the highest bidder and thereafter in  descending order from the highest to the lowest. Out of 78 b...