Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 16 th August 2018 : In Pursuance of the orders of the Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration, Dr. Abdul Qayum, IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forests, U.T., Chandigarh has taken over the additional charge of the post of Additional Director, Science & Technology & Renewable Energy, U.T., Chandigarh on 14.08.2018 (F.N.)

Chandigarh, 15 August, 2018:   The Chandigarh Administration today celebrated the 72nd Independence Day with thrill and glory at the Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh. The Governor of Punjab   and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore, was the chief guest of the occasion. The Administrator unfurled the National Flag and took salute from the various contingents of Police and NCC Cadets participating in the Independence Day Parade. Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore gave the commendation certificates to 24 employees of the Chandigarh Administration and general public for rendering outstanding services in the field of Public services, Art and Culture, Social Services and Sports. 17 Police personnel were also conferred Administrator's Police Medal for their distinguished and meritorious services.   The Chandigarh Police received the overall best  award in the parade. In Military forces and Police category, the first prize was bag...

Chandigarh, 15th August 2018: Saddened on the sudden demise of Sh. Balramji Das Tandon, Hon’ble Governor of Chhattisgarh, Sh. VP Singh Badnore, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator U.T, Chandigarh, Sh. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Hon’ble Governor of Haryana, Smt. Kirron Kher, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Chandigarh, Sh. Balbir Singh Sidhu, Cabinet Minister Punjab, Sh. Karan Avatar Singh, Chief Secretary Punjab, Sh. Parimal Rai, Adviser to the Administrator, U.T Chandigarh and other senior officials of Chandigarh Administration, Punjab and Haryana paid tribute to the legendary leader at his residence on 14th August 2018. The celebrated leader has been well known for his selfless service for the poor and needy people. His long political career was devoted for the people of India. The stalwart of Indian politics will always be remembered for his contribution to the Social and Political fields. People connected with the deceased Governor or influenced by him gathered at his ...

Press Release  Chandigarh, 14 th  August, 2018:  On the eve of Independence Day, Education Department, UT Chandigarh organized a colorful bonanza at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh today. The cultural evening was organized in the remembrance of all national unsung heroes who laid their lives for independence of the nation. Sh. B.L. Sharma IAS, Education Secretary Chandigarh Administration was the Chief Guest during the celebrations.  Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Sharma narrated in detail the Sacrifices made by the nation heroes.  The colorful programme started off with Vandana presented by the students of Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector 32.  A group song was presented by the students of Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector 16, Classic Dance was performed by the students of Govt. Girls Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector- 20-B . A Skit on the theme of Swachh Bharat was pr...

Chandigarh, 14 th  August 2018:  The International Youth Day is observed annually in the month of August throughout the world. This day is an opportunity when youth can be sensitized on various important issues like HIV/AIDS. To address the issue of HIV/AIDS  Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society had organized an HIV/AIDS awareness event to mark “International Youth Day in the premises of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh. Smt. Anita Kaushal, Principal, PGGCG, Sector-11, Chandigarh along with  Dr Vanita Gupta ,  Project Director  inaugurated the programme. Project Director, Dr Vanita Gupta informed that young people are often the World’s strongest advocates. Researchers have shown that young people are more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. Young People between the ages of 15-24 are the group most affected by HIV/AIDS and account for 40% of all Adult HIV infections. An awareness event was organized w here students from diff...

Chandigarh, 14 th  August, 2018:  The President Award for Home Guards and Civil Defence medal for distinguished service on the occasion of Republic Day 2018 for Chandigarh has been awarded to  1.        Sh. Anil Kumar Home Guards Volunteer No. 278 Meritorious Service 2.        Sh. Anil Kumar Home Guards Volunteer No. 783 Meritorious Service

Chandigarh, 14 th  august, 2018:  The Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh is pleased to confer Administrator’s Police Medal for Distinguished / Meritorious Services to the following Chandigarh Police Personnel on Independence Day, 2018 (i.e. 15.08.2018): Sr. No. Rank, Name & No. Police Medal for 1.      Inspr. Shadi Lal, No 473/CHG Distinguished Service 2.      HC Jasbir Singh, No. 2717/CP Distinguished Service 3.      HC Anil Kumar, No. 815/CP Distinguished Service 4.      Inspr Ram Dayal, No. 322/CHG Meritorious Service 5.      Inspr. Kuldip Kaur, No 375/CHG Meritorious Service 6.      Inspr. Devinder Singh, No. 475/CHG Meritorious Service 7.      ASI Ram Phal Singh, No. 1277/CHG Meritorious Service 8.      ...

Chandigarh, 14 th  August, 2018:  It has been decided by the Chandigarh Administration to award commendation certificates to the following on the Independence Day 2018 for rendering outstanding services by them in the particular field: Sr. No Name and Designation In the field of 1.      Sh. Pradeep Gulia, Range Forest Officer, Forests and Wildlife, UT Chandigarh. For Meritorious Services in the O/o Forests and Wildlife, UT, Chandigarh 2.      Smt. Kavleen Kaur, Sub Divisional Engineer, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh For Meritorious Services in the O/o Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh 3.      Sh. Vijay Bahadur Gupt, Scientist ‘B’, NIC, UT Chandigarh For Meritorious Services in the O/o NIC, UT Chandigarh 4.      Smt. Manisha Arora, Senior Dietician, Health Department, GMSH, Chandigarh For Meritorious Services in the O/o Health D...

Chandigarh, 14th August 2018: Chandigarh Administration is deeply saddened on the sudden demise of Sh. Balramji Das Tandon, Hon’ble Governor of Chhattisgarh. The legendary leader is well known for his selfless service for the poor and needy people. His long political career was devoted for the people of India. The stalwart of Indian politics will always be remembered for his contribution to the Social and Political fields. The mortal remains of the leader will be brought to Ambala via a special aircraft and then by road to Chandigarh, his hometown (House No: 1636, Sector-18 D) on 14th August 2018. The Governor of Punjab and Haryana will receive the mortal remains of the Governor of Chhattisgarh at his residence.  The Ministers of Haryana, Sh. Rao Narbir and Sh. Manish Grover will receive the mortal remains at the Ambala Airport on behalf of Govt of Haryana.  The final rites will be performed with full state honor on 16th August at 1:30 PM at Cremation Ground, S...