Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 08 th March, 2017:    It has been made to appear to Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh that commercial establishment/shopkeepers engaged in the business of Restaurants/Dhabas, Discos, Clubs and Vendors sitting by the road sides and on the public places operating till late in the night are causing annoyance and are disturbing the public peace and tranquility leading to a harmful influence on public order.                    Sh. Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh is of the opinion that in public interest such commercial operations should not be carried on till very late in the night and so order that running of commercial establishments/shops etc. in trades/services such as running of Restaurants/Dhabas, Discos, Clubs and hawking goods by the road sides and on the public places between midnight to 04.30 A.M. in the U...

Chandigarh, 08 th March, 2017:   International Women’s Day was celebrated in Govt. Girls Model Sr. Secondary School Sector-18 on March 8th, 2017 in the school premises by organizing a cookery competition among all the staff members of the school. Principal Smt. Raj Bala has taken this new initiative and encouraged all the staff to participate in this competition. The teachers prepared some delicious dishes. Sh. Rubinderjit Singh Brar, PCS, Director School Education, Chandigarh Administration was the chief guest of this occasion. While addressing the teachers Sh. Rubinderjit Singh Brar highlighted the significance and contribution of women in today’s life. The winners were awarded prizes along with certificates by Director School Education and he highly appreciated the efforts and praised all the staff for their zeal and enthusiasm they shown in the competitions. He congratulated the Principal and the staff on the occasion of Women’s Day.

Chandigarh, 08 th March, 2017:   On request of Member Secretary, Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee under the directions of  Dr. Tapasya Raghav, IAS, Sub Divisional Magistrate (East), U.T. Chandigarh the Sub Inspector (Enforcement), Estate Office, Chandigarh has sealed M/s Anmol Bakery, Plot no. 810 near Govt Tube Well, Hallomajra, Chandigarh. On 20.01.2017 inspection was carried out by the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee and found that the above bakery was discharging the waste water into sewer without any treatment. They have also installed Electric oven and one no D.G set which was not equipped with acoustic enclosure. 

Chandigarh, 08 th March, 2017:   The Chandigarh Housing Board has provided the Tatkal facility for various services of CHB. Under this scheme, the case of the applicant is processed on priority basis. In order to bring further transparency, the Tatkal Section i s now putting up the cases to the competent authority within 3 days from the date of receipt of application, after completion of all the required formalities.                    The Chandigarh Housing Board,as of date, i.e. 7 th March, 2017, has provided Tatkal service to one thousand two hundred twenty seven applicants of various categories and earned a sum of Rs.4.34 crores as detailed below: - S. No. Category of scheme No. of cases Amount in Rs. 1 EWS 199    39,80,000.00 2 LIG 401 1,20,30,000.00 3 ...

Chandigarh, 0 8 th March , 2017:    Dr S.B. Deepak Kumar, IAS, Secretary Technical Education U.T. Chandigarh today inaugurated the exhibition which is spread over almost all the studios and the exhibition hall of the college. The exhibition has taken shape under their able guidance of Sh. Rakesh Kumar Popli, PCS, Joint Secretary Technical Education and HOD cum Principal, Govt. college of Art and Mrs. Anita Gupta, Associate Professor, Chief co-ordinator of Annual Art Exhibition 2017. The Annual Art Exhibition of Government College of Art is a mega art event of the city Beautiful. Approximately 1500 works by around 350 young budding artists form the aura of this prestigious art event. The exhibition is spread over almost all the studios and the exhibition hall of the college. An annual event of the college, the exhibition provides a rare platform to these budding artists to showcase their talent. It also reflects the creative might of the students and faculty. The stu...

Chandigarh, 7 th March, 2017: Consequent upon proceeding on official tour from 08.03.2017 to 12.03.2017 (excluding journey time) by Sh. Jitender Yadav, IAS, Director Tourism, Union Territory, Chandigarh, the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh is pleased to order that the following charges being held by him shall be looked after by Dr. S.B. Deepak Kumar, IAS, Secretary Technical Education, Chandigarh Administration, in addition to his own duties, till the officer joins back: 1.      Director Higher Education 2.      Secretary House Allotment Committee (Lower) 3.      Director Tourism and Cultural Affairs 4.      Director Hospitality 5.      Special Secretary Finance 6.      Director Treasury & Accounts 7.      Project Director Educity 8.      Director Planning & Statistic Director Information T...

Chandigarh, 7 th March, 2017: The Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration is conducting trials to select the Chandigarh Civil Services Hockey Team on 10.03.2017 at 3:30 PM in the Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Sector-42, Chandigarh.           Only full-fledged Departments of Chandigarh Administration (U.T.) are eligible to take part in the trials.  All the participants shall carry individual Identity Card for verification of eligibility criteria.           The selected team will represent Chandigarh Civil Services Team in the All India Civil Services Hockey Tournament scheduled to be held at Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Sector-42, Chandigarh from 18.03.2017 to 25.03.2017.