Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh.5 June,2020:It is for the information of General Public that Chandigarh Transport Undertaking is planning to start its Long Route Bus Operation from 08.06.2020 onwards subject to permission from Chandigarh Administration from ISBT-43 only. Buses will be operated from point to point i.e. source (Origin) to destination station only with 50% passengers capacity and no boarding/de-boarding of passengers en-route the journey will be allowed. Passengers can book their tickets only through Online Bus Reservation Management System. No night bus service is planned as of now. Further, as a preventive measure to spread the pandemic of COVID-19 following measures will be taken:- 1.Thermal screening will be done at ISBT-43. 2.Buses will be operated with 50% occupancy only. 3.Sanitization of the buses will be done twice at start of trip and end of the trip.

Chandigarh.5 June,2020:It is for the information of general public that the inspection/passing of vehicles in the Sports Complex, Sector 42, Chandigarh will be conducted without appointment w.e.f. 8.06.2020. The timings for the same will be w.e.f. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM having lunch break 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM till further orders. However, applicants are advised to maintain social distancing while inspection/passing of vehicle as per the guidelines of Govt. of India.

Chandigarh.5 June,2020:It is for the information of general public that the regular driving test for transport category at Circus Ground, Manimajra, Chandigarh will be held on every Saturday (except gazetted holiday) without appointment from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM till further orders. However, desirous applicants are advised to maintain social distancing while giving test as per the guidelines prescribed by the Govt. of India.

Chandigarh.5 June,2020: The World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 th June every year to create awareness about Environment and to sensitize people towards their duty to preserve and conserve environment. Every year a theme is declared to give attention to specific environmental problem. This year’s theme is ‘Biodiversity’. On this occasion, today, Sh.V.P.Singh Badnore, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab & the Administrator, UT Chandigarh released the ‘Greening Chandigarh Action Plan 2020-21’ prepared by Forest Department, Chandigarh, in Punjab Raj Bhawan, Chandigarh in the presence of Sh.Manoj Parida, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, Sh.Arun Kumar Gupta, IAS, H.S.-cum-Principal Secretary Forests, Sh.A.K.Sinha, IAS, Finance Secretary, Chandigarh Administration. This Plan has envisaged 2,55,000 saplings to be planted during 2020-21. The target of plantation assigned to Forest Department is 70,000 saplings and Horticulture Wing of Engineering Department is 30,000 saplings and Mu...

The Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh is pleased to amend the scheme titled as” The Chandigarh Small Flat Scheme, 2006” as under:- The Scheme shall be called “The Chandigarh Small Flat (Amendment) Scheme, 2020. This amendment shall come into operation from the date of issuance of this notification. In the said scheme, Sub Clause (a) of Clause 8 shall be substituted as under:- “8. (a) The house will be allotted on monthly license fee basis with the monthly license fee to be decided by the Nodal Agency and deposited in manner prescribed by Nodal Agency. In case any allottee fails to pay the monthly license fee on time decided by the Nodal Agency, the allottee shall be liable to pay penalty @ 12% per annum to the Nodal Agency on the delayed payment/outstanding dues of rent/license fee in respect of Small Flat/dwelling unit allotted under the Scheme.”

Whereas the wearing of 3 ply mask or cloth mask has been made compulsory by Chandigarh Disaster Management Authority vide No. 13180/H-III(5)-2020/4422 dated 9 th April, 2020 for all persons moving for whatsoever purpose and under whatever reason/authority in public places, like street, hospital, office and markets. And whereas, it has also been notified that anybody violating these instructions will be punishable under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code (48 of 1860) and the Police Authorities are empowered to immediately arrest the violators. Now, in exercise of powers conferred under Rule 12.9 of Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 notified vide No. EPI/ADM/2020/01 dated 13 th March, 2020, the undersigned in his capacity as Principal Secretary Health, Chandigarh Administration hereby directs that every violation of not wearing a mask will be punishable by imposing a fine of Rs 500/-. Non-payment of the fine by the violator will attract proceedings under Section 188 of IPC.   Every o...

Chandigarh, 3 June 2020: Hon’ble Governor, Punjab and Administrator, Chandigarh Sh. V. P. Singh Badnore held a crime review meeting with senior functionaries of Chandigarh Administration today at the Raj Bhawan. The meeting was attended by the Advisor to Administrator, Principal Secretary (Home), DGP, DIG UT, DIG Traffic & Security and SSP UT, wherein the Hon’ble Governor reviewed the crime pattern of pre and post COVID period and the new initiatives taken by Chandigarh Police. The Governor expressed his concerns over the recent shooting incidents in Chandigarh and directed the Police Department to arrest all the culprits at the earliest. The DGP apprised the Hon’ble Governor about the progress of the investigation of these incidents and the preventive measures that are being taken in the city. The DGP highlighted that during the year 8 out of 9 murders have been solved and accused have been arrested. Robberies have decreased by 67%. Snatching, Burglary, and MV Thefts in...

Chandigarh.3 June,2020: Govt. Multi Specialty hospital in Sector-16 is more than 500 bedded hospital catering to the need of the patients of tricity with 24 hours round the clock emergency, outdoor and indoor facilities manned by specialists.  NITI Aayog during the review has appreciated the Health Department for running the DNB courses in different specialties since 2004 and has given an advise to add more DNB courses (Post-Graduate Courses ). Thereafter many departments have been added subsequently for DNB courses with the approval of National Board of Examination, New Delhi. Sr. No. Name of Department Since 1 Paediatrics 2004 2 Obst. & Gynae 2006 3 General Medicine 2009 4 Orthopaedics 2009 5 General Surgery 2012              ...

 Chandigarh.2 June,2020: Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Sh. VP Singh Badnore today presided over Daily War Room meeting.  The meeting was attended by Sh. Manoj Parida, Adviser, UT, Chandigarh and Sh. Sanjay Beniwal, Director General of Police at Raj Bhawan. The Administrator also interacted with Sh. Arun Gupta, Principal Secretary (Home), Sh. AK Sinha, Finance Secretary, Sh. KK Yadav, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation and Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh,  Deputy Commissioners of Mohali & Panchkula, Director-PGIMER, Director Health Services and Director Principal, GMCH through Video Conferencing. WAR ROOM DIRECTIONS 1. The Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh reviewed the impact of relaxations on lockdown given to the city residents. He stated that relaxations granted should not be misused. All residents must conduct with self-responsibility to fight Corona together by following...

To avoid and pre-empt the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the following will be the guidelines to be followed by all Hair Salon/ Barber-shops operating within the territorial jurisdiction of Union Territory of Chandigarh: 1. All Hair Salon / Barber –shop can be opened. 2. These will be covered under “Non-essential” category of services and will follow all general guidelines issued by Chandigarh Administration from time to time. 3. No Hair Salon / Barber-shop inside Notified Containment Zone/Buffer Zone for COVID-19 shall be allowed to operate. 4. Guidelines for Opening / operating Hair Salon /Barber-shop: A. On first day of opening no customer /client will be allowed, first day it will be cleaned thoroughly, preferably washed with soapy water/disinfectant. B. First day will be used to give basic training to all staff members. C. On-call prior appointment or token system to be adopted to reduce overcrowding and staggering of clients. The timing should be given in...

  Whereas, an Order No.40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 17/05/2020 was issued for containment of COVID-19 in the country by the National Disaster Management Authority for a period upto 31/05/2020.   Whereas, in exercise of the powers under Section 6(2)(i) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has directed the Chairperson, NEC to issue an order to extend the lockdown in Containment Zones upto 30/06/2020, and to re-open prohibited activities in a phased manner in areas outside Containment Zones;   Now therefore, under the directions of the aforesaid orders of NDMA dated 30/05/2020 and the guidelines issued by NEC vide letter dated 30/05/2020 under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the undersigned in my capacity as Chairperson, State Executive Committee hereby directs that orders/guidelines as Annexed, will remain in force upto 30/06/2020 in the entire Union Territory of Chandigarh.   Whereas for strict implementation...

Chandigarh.1 June,2020: The Department of Food & Supplies, UT, Chandigarh, transfers the monthly food subsidy amount, directly into the registered bank account of the registered beneficiaries. For the month June, the registered beneficiaries under Priority Households Category in Chandigarh will get Rs. 128.64 per month/per member and these registered Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries will get Rs. 900.48 per family per month. The subsidy amount is revised by Government of India from time to time. You are requested to check your registered bank account in this regard. The beneficiaries can check the details of the registered bank account on the department’s website:    www.chdfood.gov.in   à   Transparency portal      à Check Aadhar/Bank Link Status. For any query or complaint, a toll free Helpline Number 1800-180-2079 is in place. The Beneficiaries can also contact the District Food & Supplies Officer (DFSO) for redressal of...

Whereas vide order No.40-3/2020-DM-1(A), dated 24-03-2020, the Union Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India had issued an order under section 10(2)(1) of Disaster Management Act, stipulating lockdown measures for containment of COVID-19 in the country. Whereas, now the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India in continuation of that order has passed an order dated 30-5-2020 wherein lockdown has been extended in Containment zones upto 30-06-2020, and to reopen prohibited activities in a phased manner in areas outside Containment zones. Whereas various guidelines have been issued in the above mentioned order including directions to the local authorities to issue prohibitory orders for prohibition of movement of individuals, for all non essential activities between 9:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M. Now, therefore, in modification of the order no. DM/MA/2020/9163 dated 03.05.2020, I, Mandip Singh Brar, District Magistrate, Union Territory, Chandigarh in exercise of pow...

Chandigarh, 30 May,2020: During the outbreak of COVID-19 in the entire nation, all major sectors facing crisis and the worse hit is education sector as the classes are suspended. In sync with the guidelines of Government of India to use digital platform for conducting classes/training, SPIC under the aegis of Department of Information Technology organizing series of webinars for the students of Chandigarh Group of   College from 28th May to 2nd June 2020.   The webinars are being conducted with the state of art technology Webex Training Solution developed by CISCO.   These webinars are being organized on emerging technologies and the first webinar was conducted on Amazon Web Services(AWS) cloud computing. The usage of this   technology   is in high demand among IT companies and more and more companies are banking on cloud computing to reduce their operational cost. The second webinar was conducted on Data Science and its tools   which is the basis of any...

Chandigarh, 29th May 2020: Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Sh. VP Singh Badnore today presided over Daily War Room meeting.   The meeting was attended by Sh. Manoj Parida, Adviser, UT, Chandigarh and Sh. Sanjay Beniwal, Director General of Police at Raj Bhawan. The Administrator also interacted with Sh. Arun Gupta, Principal Secretary (Home), Sh. AK Sinha, Finance Secretary, Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Director-PGIMER, Director Health Services and Director Principal, GMCH through Video Conferencing. WAR ROOM DIRECTIONS 1.The Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh reviewed the activities of the three medical institutions.   He expressed satisfaction that the tele-medicine work was going on satisfactorily and more than 900 cases were being handled daily.   He advised the doctors to focus on non-covid cases too. 2.The Administrator specifically direct...