Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 21st May 2019:   The Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi has instituted thirteen categories for awarding the Vayoshrestha Samman and the Government of India has invited two nominations each (maximum) under different categories.  Different categories of  awards are - Best Institution for Research and dissemination of Knowledge in the field of Ageing; Best Institution for providing Services to Senior Citizens; Best District Panchayat, Best Urban Local Body; Best State in Implementing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 and providing services and facilities to Senior Citizens; Best Private Sector Organization in promoting the well being and welfare of senior citizens; Best Public Sector Organization in promoting the well being and welfare of senior citizens; Centenarian Award; Iconic Mother Award, Lifetime Achievement Award; Award for Creative Art; Award for Sports and Adventure (Male a...

Chandigarh, 20th May 2019: Chandigarh Parliamentary Constituency recorded 70.62% voter turnout with Male participation of 70.42% and female participation of 70.83 % on the day of polling i.e. 19th May 2019.  The highest voter turnout of 85.41% was seen at Polling Station Government Model High School, Sector 25, and Government Model School (SMART), Sector 53. 84.59 % was recorded at Anganwadi Building No 2, Maloya Colony, 84.52 at Government High School, Maloya Colony, 84.22 % at Anganwadi Composit Building No 4, Near Community Center, Dadu Majra Colony.  Government Model High School Pocket No 8, Indira Colony, Manimajra (83.64%), Government Senior Secondary School, Dadumajra Colony(83.44 %), (83.32%) RIMT School Manimajra polling stations also saw voter turnout on a higher side. However, some polling stations recorded low voter turnout like Government High School, Sector 31 C (47.05%), Government High School Sector 47 (50.58%), Government Model High School, New Buildi...