Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 10 th June, 2016: Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook launched the enthralling and eye popping 360 photo of Supreme Court of the United States and World Trade Centre and circulated it on Facebook today. Keeping pace with the international technology it's time for a 360 photo launch of Chandigarh yoga festival, being organised by the Chandigarh Administration. Residents of Chandigarh were introduced to the 360 degree view photo experience exclusively During the Chandigarh Yoga Festival. Chandigarh Administration has become the first Indian government body to introduce the 360 degree view live photo feature to its numerous portals.  What’s 360 photo? You can touch the Photograph and see through it in complete 360 degree (all directions). In the World of digitalization, Chandigarh Administration is leaving no stone unturned to promote city as a tourist destination and the introduction of contemporary gadgets and technology is great step in ...

Chandigarh, 10th June, 2016:  Second Day of Chandigarh Yoga Festival started with a Symposium on “Yoga for Good ” held at CII, Chandigarh today. Hon’ble Governor Haryana & Punjab and Administrator, U.T., Chandigarh Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki was the Chief Guest on this occasion. Prominent amongst others were Sh. Parimal Rai, IAS, Adviser to Administrator, Sh. Anurag Agarwal, IAS, Home Secretary, Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Dinesh Dua, Chairman CII Chandigarh, Dr. H.R. Nagindra, Vice Chancellor, Svyasa University and Professor Sanjay Vasant Deshmukh, Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai. The first day of symposium had four different sessions on Yoga 1.     Yoga in Ancient India chaired by Sh. R.N. Prasher, former Principal Secretary Irrigation and Power, former Principal Adviser to Chief Minister Haryana and former Chairman, Haryana Electrical Regulatory Commission. 2.      Different Paths of Yoga chaired by Dr....

Chandigarh, 10th June, 2016:   ‘Registration of death and the issue of a death certificate’ is required for the proof of death as per the provisions of The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. However, it has come to notice that in some cases these certificates are not available or otherwise not in the possession of the applicants. In some cases, allottees or their legal heirs have died in foreign countries. On the persistent demand of the general public, in the interest of public service and to facilitate the delivery of services to the general public, it is hereby ordered that in such cases, the applicants should submit separate affidavits of two separate persons. These two persons may be relatives of the deceased or persons who knew the deceased. The applicants shall also submit specific indemnity bonds in this respect.

Chandigarh, 10th June, 2016:    Allottees of all CHB dwelling units, who have already made additions and alterations in their respective dwelling units which are not as per the standard designs, are hereby allowed to submit their plans to Chandigarh Housing Board for approval of the said additions/alterations alongwith Structural design and duly stamped certificate of structural stability by a Registered Structural Engineer subject to the following conditions:- 1.      The proposal does not exceed 70% ground coverage and FAR of 2.0 and shall also be conforming to the byelaws applicable to the houses allotted by the Estate Officer, UT, Chandigarh. 2.      Mutual consent of all allottees i.e. ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor etc. of the block and also of the adjoining floor having a common wall.  For the purpose of this, a block is defined as all the dwelling units which are accessed by the common stairca...

Chandigarh, 10th June, 2016:  Chandigarh Housing Board hereby clarifies that the time period prescribed for transfer of Residential Units under Tatkal Service is five working days including the day of application. The time period prescribed for transfer of Commercial Properties under Tatkal Service is seven working days, including the day of application. The transfer letter for Residential Units and Commercial Properties will be issued unconditionally under Tatkal Scheme within five days and Seven days respectively. In case of transfer applications where publication notice is required to be given in the newspapers, the same will be published to invite objections from the general public within the time period specified in the Citizens’ Charter. If anybody raises any objections in respect of transfer of the allotment of the dwelling unit, then transfer will be considered on provisional basis and notice will be sent to the transferee to explain his/her position and action will ...

Chandigarh, 10th June, 2016:   India has made considerable progress over the years in the sector of health. Different initiatives for S afe Motherhood have been found to be effective for addressing the maternal health issues.  In view of this, Government of India has decided to launch “Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan”(PMSMA), a fixed day strategy, every month across the country during which a range of quality maternal health services are envisaged to be provided as part of Antenatal Care. Under the campaign, a minimum package of antenatal care services is to be provided to the beneficiaries on the 9th day of every month at the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Clinics to ensure that every pregnant woman receives at least one checkup in the 2nd/ 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Chandigarh held its first “Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan”(PMSMA),  at EWS Dhanas. The beneficiaries were informed about the activity during the IE...

Chandigarh, June 9, 2016:-  The four day   curtain raiser event of the Chandigarh Administration in the wake of 2 nd  International day of Yoga scheduled to be held on 21 st  June, 2016 was inaugurated today at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh with the public address on “Yoga-The True Dimension” by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji, founder, Art of Living. Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor, Punjab, Haryana & Administrator, UT, Chandigarh was the chief Guest during the occasion. Mrs. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, Chandigarh, Sh. Parimal Rai, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh, Sh. Anurag Aggarwal, IAS, Home Secretary, Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Smt. Kriti Garg, IAS, SDM, Sh. Amit Talwar, Additional Deputy Commissioner along with other senior officials of the Chandigarh Administration, thousands of city residents & devotees of Sri Sri ji were present during the programme. During his address Sri Sri ji said, “ One aspect...

Chandigarh, 8 th June, 2016: As a preparatory activity for control of Malaria and Dengue in the coming season the Malaria wing of Health Department, UT-Chandigarh today organized Health Awareness camp/ advocacy workshop at Village Burail.             The awareness camp was attended by Dr. Inderpal Singh-Epidemiologist, Dr. Navneet Kanwar (Medical Officer I/c CH-45), staff from the Malaria wing, opinion leaders and general public from the area.           Dr. Inderpal Singh stressed on active community participation at all levels to prevent occurrence of mosquitogenic situation in the area. He outlined the preventive steps for this purpose and assured continuance of anti larval and anti adult measures for mosquitoes with full zeal in the season. He also urged all to maintain vigil over the water borne diseases in the area.

Chandigarh, 8 th June, 2016: With an aim to spread awareness among the masses with regard to make “Chandigarh-Child Labour Free”, Labour Department, UT, Chandigarh under the able guidance of Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, Deputy Commissioner-cum-Labour Commissioner, organized an orientation workshop on 7 th June, 2016 at Labour Welafre Centre Building, sector-30B, Chandigarh. The representatives of various associations were made aware regarding the prevailing laws of establishment of Child Labour. Assistant Labour Commissioner, laid emphasis that all the associations should join hands with the Department to curb this menace by spreading awareness in the society and informed that the Department will be undertaking a special drive to fight the problem of Child Labour by conducting raids. Sh. Neil Robert, Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee along with Child Protection Officer also apprised the participants regarding the facilities being provided to the children who are rescued from vari...

Chandigarh, 7th June, 2016:  The Governor Haryana, Punjab and Administrator, U.T., Chandigarh, H.E. Kaptan Singh Solanki unveiled the Mascot for Chandigarh Yoga Festival today at Punjab Raj Bhawan, U.T., Chandigarh. The Chandigarh Yoga Festival will be held from 9 th June 2016 till 12 th June 2016 in Chandigarh. The Mascot is the State Animal of Chandigarh- Indian Grey Mangoose and is named Yogi. Other officials present during the unveiling were Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, U.T., Chandigarh, Smt. Kriti Garg, IAS, SDM, South, U.T., Chandigarh and Smt. Navjot Kaur, PCS, Director Public Relations, U.T., Chandigarh.

Chandigarh, 7 th June, 2016: Govt Medical College & Hospital, sector-32, Chandigarh has started the registration process for Haemophilia patients. These patients shall submit a photocopy of the OPD card with prescription, completed Haemophilia Registration Form (available in the Haemophilia clinic), document of residence proof (Voter Card, Aadhar Card, Driving licence/telephone bill/electricity bill) & two recent photographs to Nodal officer in the Medicine OPD, Room No. 5303, Level 5, Block-B, GMCH-32, Chandigarh on every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:30 Noon. 

Chandigarh, 7th June, 2016:    Social Welfare, Women and Child Welfare Department sent 69 children (38 Girls & 29 boys) from Snehalaya (A unit of Chandigarh Child and Women Development Corporation Ltd.) for the education trip to Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala along with the staff on 29 May 2016 & 06 June 2016. Children visited Shahed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Museum, Khatkar Kalian , Gurudwara Baba Janta Ram (Balachore) and Gurudwars Shri Tibii Shahib (Ropar). They enjoyed all the sections especially the planetarium, 3-D Show, Laser Show, Evolution of Man, slide in a simulator & bird section. Both the trips were very informative for children as they learnt a lot about science and importance of historical/religious places..

Chandigarh, 7th June, 2016: As a curtain raiser for the grand event of “2nd International Day of Yoga” to be held in Chandigarh on 21st June, 2016 the Chandigarh Administration is organising a 4 day Yoga Festival. The Yoga Festival will witness a series of national and international level events, which would revolve around Yoga, its history, importance and evolution.  

Chandigarh, 4th June, 2016:  It is for the information of general public that only those who are actively participating in the yoga camps being organized by the Chandigarh Administration and performing yoga as per the protocol chalked out by the Ministry of Ayush, would stand a chance to be shortlisted for the main event to be held at the Capitol Complex and perform yoga with the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi on 21st June, 2016. 

Chandigarh, 4th June, 2016:  Hotel Parkview, one of the excellently located CITCO run property, in Sector 24, Chandigarh has carved a niche in value for money deals and has been formally categorized as a 3 star hotel by the Indiatourism, Delhi, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India in a communiqué received vide File No-ITD(H. Parkview)/04/2015, Dated. 02/06/2016.  This vision was inspired by the encouraging developmental works over the years and at times crucial guest feedbacks obtained from our valued patrons and operationalizing of those feedbacks by the management prudently. From a small time guest house of yester years to a 3 star hotel, the metamorphosis has been unique as Hotel Parkview was recently awarded Makemytrip.com promoted Value+Hotel “Customer Choice Award” at no. 1 position in its category.  These achievements wouldn’t have been possible over the course of sustained hard work by the Parkview Team and unflinching support and constant monitoring of the de...