Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 26 th   September 2019:-  The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh is going to organize a one day National Conference on Prevention of Rabies and Stray Dog Management at Hotel Mountview, sector 10 on 28 th  September, 2019. While sharing about this initiative during Press Conference at UT Guest House here today, Sh. Sanjay Kumar Jha, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh said that Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab & Administrator, UT, Chandigarh will inaugurate the Conference at 11.00 am. He said that this will be a first of its kind National Conference on this sensitive public concern. He said that motive behind organizing the conference is to evolve means to manage stray dog population and safeguard the public from the disease within the framework of humane approach. He said that the speakers during the conference are experts in their field, working on latest developments and improvements on rabies prevention as well as...

26th September 2019: The Adviser to the Administrator Sh. Manoj Parida visited the Capitol Complex today to inspect the installation of sculpture designed by Le Corbusier. Sculptures will be built on pedestal on the theme “ End of British Empire and the Freedom Struggle” for which the stones will be imported from Rajasthan.   Further on the existing ramp there will be inscriptions carved in stone for which suggestions from public will be invited.   The budget of this entire project is Rs 1 Crore.   Secretary, Cultural Affairs has been made the nodal officer for this project. Present among senior officers were Principal Secretary Home, Finance Secretary, Chief Architect, Chief Engineer, Chairman Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy.

Chandigarh.26th September,2019.The Department of Food & Supplies and Consumer Affairs & Legal Metrology, U.T., Chandigarh has opened Low Price Stalls at the five Community Centres from 26.09.2019. Total 7.5 Quintal of onions were sold till 04:00 p.m. @ Rs. 32/- per kg at all the following five designated Community Centres of U.T., Chandigarh located at: M.H.C, Manimajra   Dhanas   Vikas Nagar, Mauli Jagran   Ramdarbar   Maloya In the Coming days, the quantity of onion will also be increased to meet out the demand of the general public. The whole process of selling the onions at controlled prices for general public was successful as good response was received from the masses. The department would continue to sell the onion at controlled rate to provide respite to the general public from the soaring prices of onion till the same comes under control. In addition, 2 Departmental mobile vans have also been deputed for the sale of onion in Bu...

Chandigarh, 26th September 2019: The Health Department Chandigarh has setup two joint teams of Food Safety Officers for the enforcement of the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 during coming festive season. Two teams will work round the clock to check any violation of quality and hygiene standards of food material. A 24x7 helpline (0172-2782457) has been setup for taking up the complaints of general public. Public is requested to purchase the sweet meat items and confectionery items from Licensed /Registered food vendor only. In case of any grievances the compliant can be made on the helpline Number.

Chandigarh, 25 th September, 2019:   The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shri V.P. Singh Badnore today directed the Chandigarh Administration to ensure selling of Onions on "No Profit No Loss Basis".   Addressing a meeting of senior officers of Chandigarh Administration, the Governor expressed concern over the high prices of onions. Shri Badnore instructed the Food and Supplies Department to purchase onions on whole sale price and sold on No Profit No Loss Basis. People will get some relief from this initiative of the Administration, he added.   Shri Badnore also asked the officers of the Food and Supply Department to evolve five clusters at Mauli Jagran, Dhanas, Maloya, Ram Darbar and Manimajra Community Centres where the Counters will be set up from tomorrow for the hassel free supply of onions. He asked them to make required announcement to create awareness among the general public about this imitative of the Administration. This will con...

Chandigarh, 25th Sepetember 2019: A meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Sh. VP Singh Badnore, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT, Chandigarh in the presence Sh. Manoj Parida, Adviser to the Administrator, Sh. J M Balamurugan, Secretary to Governor and other senior officials of Chandigarh Administration. The Administrator reviewed the progress of various works being undertaken by Engineering Department in Sector 17, Chandigarh. He has directed to expedite the work relating to the restoration work of   Government buildings in Sector 17 i. e 30 Base Building, 17 Base Building, Town Hall Building, Additional Town Hall Building, Library, Northern and Southern Plaza, private buildings etc. The Administrator has also decided that rehabilitation work of Government Press Building should also be started on priority basis, so that the same can be converted into a Museum for Heritage Furniture, Vintage Cars etc.

Chandigarh.25 th Sep, 2019:- “TB Harega Desh Jetega with Pura Course of TB treatment and proper nutritional support ” said by Dr. G.Dewan, Mission Director cum Director Health Services Chandigarh while distributing Nutritional supplement to   MDR-TB and TB patients at Civil Dispensary, Ramdarbar Chandigarh. He also announced Govt. of India’s Notification of providing Rs. 500/- to every TB patient per month till completion of treatment. Govt. of India is observing this   month as Poshan Mah i.e. Nutritional Month, in view of this Chandigarh Health Department in collaboration with Rotary Midtown created awareness amongst general public as well as TB patients regarding importance of diet specially patients suffering from Tuberculosis   for rapid recovery. Nutritional supplement was also distributed to MDR-TB & TB patients by Rotary Midtown. Mr. Salil Bali, President, Rotary Midtown said that Nutritional supplement will be provided every month to MDR-TB ...

Sports Department invites ‘Sports Talent Scholarship’ for the outstanding players of UT Chandigarh. 24 th September,2019.  The Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration has decided to allow Sports Talent Scholarship to the outstanding players who have represented UT, Chandigarh during the year 2018-19 (1.4.2018 to 31.3.2019) and   attained the 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd positions in the recognized games i.e. Archery, Athletic, Badminton, Basketball,   Boxing, Baseball, Cricket, Canoeing/Kayaking, Cycling, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Handball, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Lawn Tennis, Rifle Shooting, Rowing, Skating, Swimming, Softball, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. The scholarship form shall be filled up ONLINE at the website:- http://sportsdeptt.chd.gov.in . from 25 th September, 2019 to 25 th October, 2019 till 5.00 pm.     Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully before filling up t...

Chandigarh.23 rd  September,2019.  For facilitation of the residents of Chandigarh, special camps from 23.09.2019 to 30.09.2019 at 05 different locations as scheduled below for the enrolment of  new beneficiaries under DBT Scheme as well as modifications i.e. change of address/addition/deletion of members/surrender etc. in the existing registered beneficiaries. The intended/eligible beneficiaries are advised to visit their respective camps with the DBT enrolment forms along with necessary documents for the enrolment. Camp – 1 (Venue- Community Centre, Vikas Nagar, Mauli Jagran) Area Covered :     Mauli Jagran, Raipur Khurd, Raipur kalan, Daria, Makhanmajra Camp – 2 (Venue- Community Centre, Ram Darbar) Area Covered :     Ramdarbar, Hallomajra, Behlana, Sector-27 to 33,  Sector-44 to 54 & 57 to 61, Burail, Indl Area Ph-II, Kajheri, Palsora, Faidan ...