Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 9 th  February, 2018 :   National Deworming Day (NDD) was launched today on 9 th  February 2018 from Govt. Senior Secondary School, Sector 15, U.T. Chandigarh. All children in age group of 2-19 years will be administered Deworming tablets, free of cost in all schools & Aaganwadies of Chandigarh, followed by the mop-up day on February 15 th  2018. Students are    appraised with education training practice on    the importance of “Hand washing” & and Maintaining personal Hygiene.   On this occasion, Director Health & Family Welfare, Dr. G. Dewan, addressed children on key points to prevent worm infestation & importance of National Deworming Day. He stressed that worm infections can cause anemia, malnourishment, impaired mental and physical development and may cause a serious threat to children’s health, education, and productivity. The infected children cannot concentrate on their studies and they find very hard ...

Chandigarh, 6 th  February 2018:  Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, took a big leap forward and various projects and initiatives under RUSA Infrastructure Grant were inaugurated today.  Sh. B.L. Sharma, IAS, Education Secretary, Chandigarh Administration was the Chief Guest on the occasion, Mr.Rakesh Kumar Popli, PCS, Director Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration was the Guest of Honour and Dr Dalip Kumar, Additional State Project Director, RUSA was also present in the inauguration function. It is noteworthy that the college was selected for Rs.2.00 Crore under RUSA Infrastructure Grant on the basis of its excellent NAAC ranking with 3.52CGPA. Out of the various benchmarking activities undertaken by the college to strengthen and upscale its infrastructure at international standard, three majorprojects were inaugurated by Mr B.L.Sharma today. Skill Development Lab:  College has taken lead amongst all the Chandigarh Colle...

Chandigarh, 6 th February 2018: It is for the information to the general public/residents of Chandigarh that the registration for participating in e-auction of vehicle registration numbers of new series " CH01-BR " for special registration numbers only (list enclosed) will start from 13.02.2018 (10:00 AM) and will continue till 19.02.2018 (05:00 PM) and the e-auction will start on 20.02.2018 (10:00 AM) and will continue till 22.02.2018 (05:00PM). The owner of the vehicle can register himself/herself on the National Transport website: https://parivahan.gov.in/fancy and the link of the same is available on the Chandigarh Administration, Transport Department website: www.chdtransport.gov.in and obtain the Unique Acknowledgement Number (UAN). The owner of the vehicle who has purchased the vehicle at Chandigarh address only will be allowed to participate in e-auction. Sale Letter i.e Form No. 21, UID i.e. Aadhaar Card and address proof of Chandigarh are mandatory to part...

Chandigarh, 6 th February 2018: It is for the information to the general public/residents of Chandigarh that online appointment system will run in the main office of Registering & Licensing Authority, Sector-17, Chandigarh from 8 th Feb, 2018 for submission of the files/documents for different services of registration of vehicles and issuance of driving license. The applicant can get online appointment by login to the official website i.e. www.chdtransport.gov.in or through Chandigarh Helpline Number (1860-180-2067) or at the main R&LA office, Sector-17, Chandigarh. Further, the facility of maximum 50 tokens each in both Driving License and Registration Branch will be provided to the applicants on first-cum-first serve basis who will visit the R&LA office manually without appointment.