Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration

Chandigarh, 8 th  August, 2017: The Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh has ​ been awarded a ​ Getty Foundation grant of US Dollar 150,000/- for the preparation of a Conservation Management Plan for the future management framework. The Getty Foundation fulfils the philanthropic mission of the J. Paul ​ Getty Trust by supporting individuals and institutions committed to advancing the greater understanding and preservation of the visual arts in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Through strategic grant initiatives, the Foundation strengthens art history as a global discipline, promotes the interdisciplinary practice of conservation, increases access to museum and archival collections, and develops current and future leaders in the visual arts. The Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh ​ is one of twelve significant 20th century buildings to receive a grant this year as part of ​ the Getty Foundation’s ​ Keeping It Modern ​ initiative ​ . Since its inceptio...

Chandigarh, 4 th August, 2017: -  It is for the information of the general public that the office of Registering & Licensing Authority, Sector-17, Chandigarh will remain close for two hours on i.e. 07.08.2017 on account of Raksha Bandhan and the office will open at 11:00 a.m.                                                                         

Chandigarh, 4 th August, 2017: -  The UT Administration has decided to provide free travel facility to women in all local AC and Non-AC CTU buses on “Raksha Bandhan” , which falls on August 07 this year. The facility, however, will not be available on long route CTU buses.   Chandigarh Transport provided this facility in 2015 first time and is extending the same this year also third time in a row.   Through this gesture, UT Administration extends its support and exhibits its commitment to provide service delivery and to facilitate the Chandigarh citizens, on the eve of ‘Raksha Bandhan’.  

Chandigarh, 4 th August, 2017: -  The process of E-auction of both Commercial and Residential and lease-hold& free-hold properties had commenced in collaboration with M/s E-procurement Technologies Ltd (Auction Tiger), Ahmedabad w.e.f 1.2.2017. One 3-Bay Shop (Nos.172-174) in Sub City Centre, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh was sold at Rs. 27.44 Crore against the reserved price of Rs. 27.37 Crore on lease hold basis.D.U.No.1668, Sector 40,Chd. was sold at Rs.40,04,483/- against reserve price of Rs.39.54,483/-, D.U. No.2776, Sector 49, Chandigarh was sold at Rs.75,95,238/- against reserved price of Rs.75,45,238/-  and D.U. No.2856, Sector 49, Chandigarh was sold at Rs.82,95,238/- against reserved price of Rs.75,45,238/- through e-auction.                    On 31.7.2017, the Chandigarh Housing Board has sold three properties through e-auction during the period from 11.5.2017  to 31.0...

Chandigarh, 2 nd  August, 2017: - The Department of Rural Development and Panchayat, U.T., Chandigarh has been observing Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday from 1 st  August 2017 to 10 th  August 2017.  On the opening day a District level function was held at village Daria on 01.08.2017.  On this occasion, Tree Plantation was held with the assistance of Blood Bank Society, PGI, Chandigarh.  The programme was held to promote Blood Donation and also to create awareness on the eradication of Thalassemia.   The Social Welfare Department made the people aware about the various welfare schemes which are being implemented by the Social Welfare.                      On 2.8.2017, a function was held at Khuda Lahora, Khuda Jassu.  Tree Plantation was held and awareness on the Thalassemia was made by the Blood Bank Society, PGI, Chandigarh.  The Soci...

Chandigarh, 2 nd August, 2017: It is for the information to the general public/residents of Chandigarh that the office of Registering & Licensing Authority, U.T., Chandigarh has started the online appointment system for the registration of vehicles and issuance of driving license in main office of Registering & Licensing Authority, Sector-17, Chandigarh. The applicant can login to the official website i.e. www.chdtransport.gov.in for getting an appointment or can book online appointment through Chandigarh Helpline Number (1860-180-2067).                                                                          ...

Chandigarh, 2 nd August, 2017: In pursuance of the provisions contained in Rule 33(d) of the Chandigarh Panchayat Election Rules, 1994, it has been declared that Sh. Dalbir Singh, S/o Sh. Sarup Singh, resident of House No. 73, Village Raipur Khurd, U.T., Chandigarh, has been elected unopposed to fill up one causal vacancy of Panch in the above mentioned Gram Panchayat.