Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 29th January 2020: A meeting of the Road Safety Council was held today under the chairmanship of Sh. Manoj Parida, Adviser to the Administrator at UT Secretariat to discuss the road safety measures for the City. Sh. Shashank Anand, SSP Traffic highlighted various aspects like road crash trends in the city, issues pertaining to the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, elimination of dark spots, menace of beggars at traffic intersections etc. It was also brought forth that the driver speed feedback LED sign boards have been installed at six road crashes prone locations to enhance self awareness of the drivers and no fatal road crashes were recorded at these locations so far. The Adviser to the Administrator reviewed all the concerned issues such as installation of pedestrian pelican lights between sector 5 parking area and Sukhna Lake, Installation of strong iron grills on all dividers, Installation of blinkers on the roundabouts, rationalization of traffic light ...

Chandigarh, 29th January 2020: Sh. V P Singh Badnore, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh felicitated the winners of Khelo India Games 2020 today at UT Secretariat in the presence of Sh. Manoj Parida, Adviser to the Administrator and other senior officials of Chandigarh Administration.   The Khelo India games were held at Guwahati from 9th to 22nd Jan 2020 and were organized by Khelo India, Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. Chandigarh has bagged first rank amongst Union Territories and has got overall 16th rank in medal tally. The quarter finalist players/teams and medal winners of their respective sport, i.e. the total of contingent of 198 players attended the Khelo India Games. Chandigarh has won total 17 medals with a count of 6 Gold medals in various sports like Archery, Hockey, Boxing, Judo and weightlifting, two Silver medals in Boxing and Judo and nine Bronze medals in Judo, Kabaddi, Boxing, Cycling, Lawn Ball, and Weight Lifting. The A...

In super-session of the Chandigarh Administration, Chandigarh Local Government Department’s notifications bearing No. 17/10/1/FII(8)-2013/10191 dated the 23 rd October, 2013 and in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 12 of the Cattle Trespass Act, 1871 (As amended by State of Punjab and applicable before 01.11.1996). The notification will come into effect on the date of issuance. Sr.No. Category of Cattle Rate of fine proposed for whole or the Municipal Area, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh. 1. Sheep, Lamb, Goat or Kid Rs. 1400/- 2. Camel, Donkey, Pig, Buffalo, Cow, Bull, Bullock, Heifer Rs. 20,000/- 3. Calf including calf fed on mother’s milk Rs. 3000/- 4. Piglet Rs. 1800/- 5. Any other animal Rs. 4000/- A.       The feeding charges for impounded c...

Chandigarh, 28th January 2019: A meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Dr Bhagwan Lal Sahni, Chairman National Commission for Backward Classes, in the presence of Sh. Acharya Thalloju, Dr Sudha Yadav and Kaushalendra Singh Patel,   members NCBC and senior officials of Chandigarh Administration at UT Guest House today. The objective of the meeting was to discuss the implementation of reservation policy for OBC’s certificates , issues relating to issuing caste certificate and issues related to welfare and social security schemes. The Officials of Administration stated that there has been   Effective Implementation of reservations for Other Backward Classes in services of the Chandigarh Administration in Direct Recruitment in Group A, B and C. It was also shared that, Chandigarh has constituted a Permanent Body (PB) under the Chairmanship of Secretary Social Welfare for the purpose of entertaining, examining and recommending upon request for inclusion an...

Chandigarh.27th January,2020: The ‘Online Bus Reservation Monitoring System (OBRMS)’, ‘CTU Musafir App’ and ‘CTU Conductor App’ of Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU), Chandigarh Administration launched by Dr Ajay Kumar Singla, IAS, Secretary Transport, UT Chandigarh,today.   Chandigarh Transport Undertaking is operating 167 Inter-State buses on 51 routes in adjoining states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and National Capital Region of Delhi.   To start with OBRMS has been launched for long route buses. CTU has recently procured 79 Nos. new HVAC buses and CTU charges only 20% extra of ordinary fare in these buses. The tickets can be booked at web portal http://ctuonline.chd.gov.in and through “CTU Musafir Mobile App”. The online tickets can be booked from Trip originating station to end station, with no reservation charges, through the SBI MoPS payment gateway integrated in the system.    The tickets can be booked 10 days in...

Chandigarh, 26 January, 2020: The Chandigarh Administration celebrated the 71st Republic Day in the Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh with full enthusiasm and thrill. The Adviser to the Administrator, UT, Chandigarh Sh. Manoj Parida, IAS, was the chief guest on the occasion. Sh. Manoj Parida, Adviser to the Adminisrator unfurled the National Flag and took salute from the various contingents of Police, NCC, NSS Cadets participating in the Republic Day Parade. In the public address he paid his gratitude to the residents of the city for being participative and supportive. He also congratulated all the officials of Chandigarh Administration for their hard work and dedication. The Chief Guest also gave commendation certificates to   employees of the Chandigarh Administration and distinguished individuals for rendering outstanding services in the field of Public services, Art and Culture, Social Services and Sports. Police personnel were also conferred with Police Medal for...

Chandigarh, 25th January, 2020: The Education Department, Chandigarh Administration on the eve of Republic Day, today organized a Colorful Bonanza at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh., Sh. Manoj Kumar Parida IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, U.T., Chandigarh was the Chief Guest.   Among others present during the occasion were Ms. Nazuk Kumar, IAS,SDM (Central), Ms Harjinder Kaur, Chairperson CCPCR, Sh. Rubinderjit Singh Brar, PCS, Director School Education, Mr.Saurabh Arora,PCS,Director Culture and other senior officers of Chandigarh Administration.   The colorful programme started off with the Ganesh Vandana presented by students of Govt. Girls Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector 18 and Punjabi folk dance performance by GMSSS 21.   A Patriotic Dance was presented by the students of New Public School Sector 18. Group Orchestra performance given by the winners of Kala Utsav 2019. Puppet dance performance was presented by the students of Govt Model Sr Sec School, Dha...

Chandigarh, 25th January 2020: Election Department, U.T., Chandigarh celebrated the State Level function on   10th National Voters’ Day today at Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-42, Chandigarh. The theme of National Voter’s Day this year is “Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy”. Shri. Manoj Parida, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator was the Chief Guest at the State Level Function. Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Shri Mandip Singh Brar, IAS Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Shri. Jagjit Singh and Electoral Officers of Chandigarh Parliamentary Constituency were present at the State Level National Voters’ Day function. During the National Voters’ Day function, Students of the PG. Govt. College for Girls presented a colorful cultural programme. At this function, the public and the officers present also took the Pledge for the faith in Democracy and to vote in every election fearlessly and without being influenced by considerations of religion, race, caste, com...

Chandigarh.24 th January,2020: A State Level Function was organized at Tagore Theatre to celebrate the National Girl Child Day, as a part of the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ week in Chandigarh. Chief guest for the occasion was Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh Sh. VP Singh Badnore. The function was also attended by Advisor to the Administrator Sh. Manoj Parida and Home Secretary Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta. The function was organized in convergence with Department of Social Welfare, Department of Health and Department of Education. The Administrator congratulated all the departments and appreciated the work of the Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh. Chandigarh is a model city which has produced outstanding women such as Neerja Bhanot and Kalpana Chawla. He also emphasized that this message should be taken to the peripherial villages of Chandigarh. The Advisor exhorted the people of Chandigarh to whole heartedly become a part of this campaign to protect and promote our girls. ...