Thursday, April 25, 2024

Chandigarh

Congress, AAP chalk out strategy for Chandigarh seat

CHANDIGARH: INDIA bloc partners, the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday, for the first time, chalked out a joint strategy for the Chandigarh parliamentary constituency.

Arshdeep Kler appointed party coordinator of Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat by SAD.

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today appointed leading lawyer and party chief spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler as coordinator of the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat.

It’s political clash between Chandigarh-born and four decades of local connect candidate

CHANDIGARH: After Congress and BJP weeded out veterans and picked comparatively new faces for the parliamentary seat of Chandigarh, with rural voters less than three per cent, both the parties are vying to win the seat in their maiden contest from the City Beautiful.

Commission for Protection of Child Rights issues advisory for school children of Chandigarh.

CHANDIGRH: The chairperson, Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights sent a advisory in view of increasing temperature to the Secretary, Education, Education Department, Chandigarh Administration and passed instructions to all government and private schools of Chandigarh to ensure compliance of the advisory.

Punjabi language will be number one language in Chandigarh - Sanjay Tandon

CHANDIGARH: BJP candidate Sanjay Tandon on Thursday said Punjabi language will be made the number one language in Chandigarh. He said after BJP's victory on this seat, the next five years will be like a golden period for Chandigarh. He told the people of Chandigarh, "I want my full cooperation and support, so that after the victory of the BJP, I can be present in your service for the next five years."

10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Flat in Chandigarh

Buying a flat is a big decision. You must think about it. You might buy it as an investment or for personal use. Chandigarh's planned architecture and urban design are well-known. It offers an enticing prospect for potential homebuyers. Before diving into the real estate market of this vibrant city, you need to know some crucial aspects. You need to know ten things before buying a flat in Chandigarh. They cover legalities, location, amenities, and affordability.

How to Hire Best Packers and Movers in Chandigarh

Moving to a new place marks a significant chapter in life, brimming with excitement and a bit of inevitable stress. The secret to a smooth and worry-free relocation is selecting the right packers and movers, a choice that significantly impacts the entire moving process. In the lively city of Chandigarh, known for its dynamic growth and energy, the variety of relocation service providers mirrors the city's diversity. Choosing the finest moving company in Chandigarh among the vast options requires a well-thought-out strategy and some smart research.

Sanjay Tandon is BJP’s candidate from Chandigarh

CHANDIGRH: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced former party’s Chandigarh unit chief Sanjay Tandon as its Lok Sabha candidate from the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

IHM Chandigarh celebrated 34th annual day

CHANDIGARH: Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Sector-42(D), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India resonated with the delightful sounds of happiness and joy as the celebration of 34thH Annual Day began, highlighting the theme “Virasat’ – Art of India”. Mr. Sitesh Srivastav, AIHM Principal, presented the Institute Annual Report, highlighting its achievements and successes throughout the 2023-2024 academic session. He applauded the students for their active involvement in both curricular and non- curricular endeavors.

Returning Officer who defaced ballots in Chandigarh Mayoral polls tenders unconditional apology in SC

NEW DELHI: Anil Masih, the Returning Officer who had "defaced the ballots" in the Chandigarh mayoral polls, has filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court tendering an unconditional apology for his controversial conduct.

Special Holiday on June 1 for Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh Voters Employed in Punjab: Sibin C

CHANDIGARH: In a significant move, a special holiday has been declared for voters hailing from Himachal Pradesh and UT Chandigarh, currently employed in Punjab, to exercise their franchise on June 1, 2024.

Nissan and PGTI jointly launch Nissan presents Chandigarh Open 2024

CHANDIGARH: Nissan and TATA Steel Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) today jointly announced the inaugural Nissan presents Chandigarh Open hosted by Chandigarh Golf Club.

Manisha Rani jets off to Chandigarh for music video shoot

MUMBAI: The winner of celebrity dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' season 11, Manisha Rani, was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Monday, as she jetted off to Chandigarh for the shoot of a music video.

Preity Zinta says 'Rab ne bana di...' as she digs jalebi, rabri in Chandigarh

MUMBAI: Actress Preity Zinta on Tuesday shared a glimpse of her culinary tour in Chandigarh, Punjab, expressing her fondness for jalebi and rabri.

From Kochi to Chandigarh, Top 15 contestants line up for 'Superstar Singer 3'

MUMBAI: The kids singing reality show 'Superstar Singer 3', which has super judge Neha Kakkar, has revealed its top 15 contestants, after multiple rounds of auditions.

PU in collaboration with Chandigarh MC presents project Arpan, promoting healthy food choices

CHANDIGARH: Enactus Panjab University proudly presented Project Arpan, an innovative initiative focused on sustainability, in collaboration with Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) and Corporate Sustainability Council, Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CSC WICCI), Chandigarh, at a community event in Sector 9, Chandigarh, promoting healthy food choices and sustainable practices.

PU Chandigarh to organise Environment Film Festival from March 20 to 22

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University, Chandigarh in association with Punjab State Council for Science & Technology and CMS VATAVARAN are organising 'Environment Film Festival & Forum on LiFE' from March 20-22, 2024, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Law Auditorium .This festival is being organised for the first time in Chandigarh. This festival will offer a mix of engaging film screenings, artistic activities, and interactive learning sessions (flyers attached). The following three main activities are being organised:

Chandigarh to host its first international film festival from March 27 to 31

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh is set to host its first international film festival -- Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) from March 27 to 31.

Manoj Tiwari-led Bhojpuri Dabanggs of Bharat Rizin Win Hearts of Audience in Chandigarh!

CHANDIGARH: The Celebrity Cricket League 2024 has reached its final stage. All teams are striving to outperform each other in their efforts to surge ahead in the competition. Today in Chandigarh, it's another day of double-header clashes, with the first match featuring the captaincy-led Bharat Rizin Bhojpuri Dabanggs, led by Manoj Tiwari, against the Bengal Tigers.

Two out of three AAP councillors rejoin party in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: In a major development in the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh and for the INDIA Bloc days ahead of the implementation of the mode code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections, two out of the three AAP councillors -- Neha Musawat and Poonam Kumari -- who had switched loyalties last month, did a 'Ghar Wapsi' by rejoining the AAP on Saturday.

Visa volumes from Chandigarh in 2023 exceeded pre-pandemic levels, Canada, China top destinations

CHANDIGARH: Visa application volumes from Chandigarh in 2023 remained strong and exceeded pre-pandemic levels, as outbound travel continued to surge.

Bar Association, Chandigarh organised a function for the distribution of Jackets

CHANDIGARH: Today, the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, Chandigarh organised a function for the distribution of Jackets to the Employees of Punjab and Haryana High Cout Bar Association, Chandigarh in the Main Bar Room.

AAP demands Chandigarh civic body repoll postponement

CHANDIGARH: Just hours ahead of the re-polling for the posts of Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday asked the Corporation’s Joint Commissioner to postpone the polls owing to non-availability of its Mayor, the presiding officer for the polls.

Two day pet festival begins in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: The two day Pet Fed known as India’s biggest pet festival began at Elante Mall here on Saturday. The first day of the pet carnival served as a haven for all pets, their devoted parents, and animal enthusiasts. The pet enthusiasts united under one roof to share, celebrate, and experience the profound and unbreakable bond between humans and their pets.

KIUG 2023: Sakshi inspires Chandigarh University to clinch women’s kabaddi gold

GUWAHATI: Chandigarh University defeated Bharati Vidyapeeth in the final to win the gold medal in the 4th Khelo India University Games 2023 Ashtalakshmi, turning things around in the hard-fought encounter. As the women’s kabaddi final between Chandigarh University and Bharati Vidyapeeth headed towards a nail-biting finish, the instruction from Chandigarh skipper Sakshi Sharma started becoming precise and the players diligently followed them to perfection.

3-day entrepreneurship development program starts at PG Government College Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Today marks the inception of a thrilling three-day Entrepreneurship Development Program, a collaborative endeavor led by the Sachtek Educational Society in partnership with the esteemed Post Graduate Government College for Girls Sec-11, Chandigarh, and the Directorate of Industries, Chandigarh. With a vibrant cohort of over 80 final year students eagerly enrolling, this program promises to be a transformative journey into the realm of entrepreneurship.

State level Samavesh Utsav organizes at GMSSS-21 Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Samagra Shiksha, Department of School Education organized a State Level Programme “Samavesh Utsav” at GMSSS-21 to promote environment of Inclusion. During the event 72 CWSN from different Govt. schools were provided Aids and Appliances in collaboration with ALIMCO (Artificial limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India).

It's 'triumph of democracy and truty'- Punjab CM on verdict by the SC on Chandigarh Mayoral poll

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday welcomed the verdict of the Supreme Court of India on the election of Mayor in Chandigarh Municipal Corporation and described it as the ‘Triumph of democracy and truth’.

Oppn leaders welcome SC verdict declaring AAP councillor as Chandigarh Mayor

NEW DELHI: Setting aside the election of the BJP candidate as declared by the Returning Officer, the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as the Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation while hearing a plea challenging the mayoral election.

SC declares AAP’s Kuldeep Kumar as Chandigarh Mayoral poll winner

NEW DELHI: Setting aside the election of the BJP candidate as declared by the Returning Officer, the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as the Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation during the hearing on the contentious Chandigarh mayoral election case.

SC to review Chandigarh mayoral poll records amid allegations of horse-trading

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said that it would examine the ballot papers of the Chandigarh mayoral polls and the entire video recording of counting day on Tuesday, citing concerns about potential horse-trading.

Supreme Court says result of Chandigarh Mayoral election will be declared after recounting of ballot papeprs

CHANDIGARH: The Supreme Court on Monday said that the results of the controversial January 30 Chandigarh mayoral election will be declared on the basis of the existing ballot papers instead of a fresh election. For this, the court said, it would peruse on Tuesday the ballot papers and the entire video recording of the counting day.

Supreme Court summons ballot papers of Chandigarh Mayoral election

CHANDIGARH: The Supreme Court today ordered to present ballot papers of Chandigarh Mayoral election before it tomorrow, now lying in the safe custody of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Union ministers in Chandigarh, 4th round of talks with Punjab farmers begins

CHANDIGARH: The fourth round of talks between a team of three Union ministers and protesting farmers has begun in Chandigarh today evening.

A 3-day conference on entitled “Concept of Martyrdom in Sikhism” held at PU Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Three Days Conference entitled “Concept of Martyrdom in Sikhism” dedicated to unique martyrdom of Sahibzadas; was organized by the Department of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh and Virasat Punjab Manch (A Platform of various thinkers, scholars and academicians).

Punjab Congress hold a protest against BJP outside the Haryana BJP headquarter in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: A delegation comprising eminent leaders from the Punjab Congress convened a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party, urging the initiation of FIRs against Haryana's Home Minister, Anil Vij, in front of the BJP's Haryana state headquarters today.

Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri organized Convocation 2024, Confers 1052 Degrees

MOHALI: The Fourth Convocation Ceremony of CGC Jhanjeri was organized at its campus to celebrate the accomplishments of 1053 students. Kiran Patil, MD of Wonder Cement was Chief Guest on the occasion. Campus Director Dr. Neeraj Shama Welcomed all Guests. He highlighted the achievements of Jhanjeri students in academics, sports, projects & above all in their placements in leading companies in India.

Governor Punjab condoles the demise of Satya Paul Grover, Chairman SPOS Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Shri Banwari Lal Purohit expressed condolence over the passing away of Shri Satya Paul Grover, Chairman of Servants of People Society, Chandigarh.

Amid tension, protesting farmers to hold talks with Union ministers in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Even as farmers continued their protest on interstate borders between Punjab and Haryana for the the third day demanding higher minimum crop prices and waiver of loans, farmer leaders are meeting with three Union ministers -- third time -- in Chandigarh later Thursday to resolve the issue amicably.

Basant Panchmi Celebrated at Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri

MOAHLI: The festival of yellow colors was celebrated as Basant Panchmi at the CGC Jhanjeri campus. The whole day different activities were held at campus. Students wore yellow garments and did Saraswati Vandana in yellow dresses. A kite flying competition was held amongst enthusiastic singing of songs like “Rang de basanti chola”.

Chandigarh Group of Colleges Jhanjeri holds 3rd Annual Convocation

MOHALI: Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri organized third Annual Convocation at it’s Campus. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayar, Education Minister, Punjab was the Chief Guest at the moment. As many as 1307 Degrees conferred and 96 topper of PTU were honored with medals.

Chandigarh MC imposes fine for illegal hoardings

CHANDIGARH: Continuing the efforts to eliminate unauthorised hoardings, banners and posters from the City of Chandigarh, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh removed more hoardings today and a penalty of 31294/- imposed against JAC as per the violation of Advertisement Control Order 1954.

Wearing mask made compulsory in Chandigarh, fine Rs.500

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh administration has made wearing masks compulsory at public places and violation of order will attract a fine of Rs.500.

Security beefed up close to high-security Burail jail in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Security was beefed up in Chandigarh on Saturday evening after suspicious material was found close to the high-security Burail Model Jail, close to border in Punjab's Mohali town.

Chandigarh population explodes over 20 lakh, residents to suffer

CHANDIGARH: Small in size but big at heart does not seem to hold true for City Beautiful any more whose ‘Open Hand’ symbol symbolizes the spirit of giving it to others. Sand-witched between Punjab and Haryana, the city has left with little scope for horizontal expansion.

Chandigarh University hosts opening ceremony of 2 Chandigarh Music and Film Festival 2022

CHANDIGARH: Cinema & Music creates lots of excitement and similar sentiments were witnessed at the opening ceremony of second Chandigarh Music and Film Festival 2022 that took place at Chandigarh University, in the presence of eminent celebrities from the field of films and television.

Chandigarh: Masks made compulsory in Public Transport, offices, malls, big gatherings

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration, alrmed over rising Covid cases in certain states, reimposed the restrictions and made it compulsary to wear masks in Public transport like buses, trains and taxis.

CEO Chandigarh Smart City receives ISAC award 2020 in Best UT award category

CHANDIGARH: Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, CEO Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. received India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC) 2020 in the Best UT from Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs(MoHUA), Govt. of India a function Smart City Award Ceremony today at Surat.

Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri Campus organized Hackathon

MOHALI: CGC Jhanjeri conducted Hackathon in offline mode at its campus and short-listed teams for the Smart India Hackathon 2022. Dr. Adarsh Pal Vig Chairman, Punjab Pollution Control Board was Chief Guest at the moment Puneet Mahajan Sales Head VIVO Punjab, Gurmeet Sharma Chief Operating Officer EESPL and Sunny Kumar Founder and CEO Chandigarh Institute of Drones were Guests of Honor. The event started with Lamp Lighting Ceremony.

SLSA Chandigarh facilitates visit of students of slum colony, Sector 25 to Punjab and Haryana High Court

CHANDIGARH: -Under the dynamic guidance of Mr. Justice Ravi Shankar Jha, Chief Justice ,Punjab and Haryana High Court and Patron in Chief, State Legal Services Authority, UT Chandigarh, Ms. Justice Ritu Bahri, Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court-cum- Executive Chairperson of State Legal Services Authority, (SLSA), Chandigarh facilitated visit of 13 students living in Slum Colony, Sector-25, Chandigarh.

PGI-Chandigarh gets World Psychiatric Association centre

CHANDIGARH: With one out of every 10 people has a mental disorder and over 70 per cent of them are not being treated, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research's (PGI) Department of Psychiatry will work in public mental health with World Psychiatric Association (WPA) as its collaborating centre, the second in India, said department's head Debasish Basu on Tuesday.

Chandigarh faces 40 degrees of frustration and heat

CHANDIGARH: Did seem like one had entered a blast furnace as soon as you stepped out of the house on Friday? Hall the Chandigarh summer. The mercury on Friday shot up to a dizzying 39.6 degree celcius, the maximum temperature recorded in Chandigarh, making it the hottest day of April so far. The temperature was seven degrees above normal in the city.

Chandigarh Press Club condemns Madhya Pradesh Police for torture of journalists, civil society members

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Press Club condemns the unlawful action of the Madhya Pradesh Police, who arrested, stripped and humiliated a local journalist, theater artistes and other members of the civil society.

Haryana adopts resolution against Punjab's claim on Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Days after the Punjab assembly adopted a resolution to shift Chandigarh to the state, its neighbouring state Haryana on Tuesday too passed a similar resolution unanimously by urging the Centre not to take any step that would disturb the existing balance till all issues emanating from the reorganisation of Punjab are settled, besides reiterating its claim over joint state capital Chandigarh.

Four days free Gatka coaching Camp from April 14 at Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH : Aiming to keep the referees abreast with Gatka rules ahead of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), the National Gatka Association of India is organising a free Gatka Referee-cum-Coaching camp from April 14 to April 17, 2022 at Saini Bhawan, Sector- 24, Chandigarh.

After Punjab staking claim over Chandigarh, Haryana convenes assembly session

CHANDIGARH: Amid the adoption of an unanimous resolution by the Punjab assembly to stake claim over Chandigarh, a longstanding dispute, Haryana on Sunday also announced to convene a day-long special session of the Vidhan Sabha on April 5.

Punjab shall have minimum 11 ministers, Chandigarh advocate raises questions over cabinet decisions

CHANDIGARH: On 16th March the Governor of Punjab, BL Purohit appointed Bhagwant Maan as Chief Minister of Punjab. He was administered Oath of Office and Secrecy by the Governor the same day.

Punjab BJP supports transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab: Ashwani Sharma

ROPAR: Punjab BJP President and MLA from Pathankot Ashwani Sharma today stated that Punjab BJP supports the demand of transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab. He was talking to media persons here during his visit to meet party workers.

House unanimously adopts resolution sans BJP urging center to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday unanimously adopted the resolution, moved by the leader of House and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urging the Centre to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab.

House unanimously adopts resolution sans BJP urging center to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab

CHANDIGARH:: The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday unanimously adopted the resolution, moved by the leader of House and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urging the Centre to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab.

Punjab assembly passed resolution moved by CM, seeks transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today moved a resolution in the Assembly, seeking the immediate transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab, accusing the centre of trying to "upset the balance" in administering the Union Territory.

Punjab Assembly demands transfer of Chandigarh to the state

CHANDIGARH: Reviving the decades-old demand, the Punjab legislative Assembly on Friday passed a resolution to transfer Chandigarh to the state.

AAP urges govt not to override rights of Punjab govt in Chandigarh admin

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday urged the union government not to override the rights of the elected government of Punjab by implementing the central laws on the administration of Chandigarh, a Union Territory.

Punjab will fight for claim over Chandigarh: Cheema

CHANDIGARH:Saying Punjab will fight for its claim over Chandigarh, state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said the Centre was adopting a "dictatorial attitude" and was "continuously imposing anti-Punjab decisions".

Harjinder Singh Dhami, has strongly criticized the decision of the Central Government to subordinate Chandigarh employees residing on Punjab land.

Shah opens Integrated Command and Control Centre in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated several projects, including the state-of-the-art Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), in the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.

Fluent wins for Haryana and Chandigarh in JNW Hockey

KAKINADA: Hockey Haryana, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Association of Odisha registered victories in their respective matches on the second day of the 12th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2022 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.

Chandigarh team for Senior National Carrom

CHANDIGARH: Mohd Talib and Nidhi Gupta have been named as captains of the Chandigarh men and women teams respectivelu, in the forthcoming 49th Senior National Carrom Championship (Men & Women) slated to be held at Dadar – East (Mumbai) from March, 30 to April 3. The championship is being organized by the All India Carrom Federation and hosted by Maharashtra Carrom Association..

NCCOEEE convention at Chandigarh against power privatisation

CHANDIGARH: National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers (NCCOEEE) will be holding a convention on March 19 at Chandigarh against privatisation of Chandigarh electricity department .

NSS Open Unit, UT Chandigarh and GMSSS-15C organised blood donation camp with GMSH-16

CHANDIGARH: NSS Open Unit, Chandigarh with GMSSS-15 C in collaboration with Government Multi Specialist Hospital (GMSH), Sector-16, Chandigarh organised a blood donation camp in the premises on the premises of the school.. The occasion was graced by Chief Guest Mr. Vineet Joshi, Chairman, Joshi Foundation, Chandigarh and Smt. Harmanpreet Kaur, Former Principal GMSSS-15C as a Guest of Honour in the blood donation camp.

Halt unilateral privatisation of Chandigarh electricity department

CHANDIGARH: The Peoples’ Commission on Public Sector and Public Services (PCPSPS) has expressed serious concern at the “unilateral privatisation” of electricity distribution entities in the Union Territories (UTs) and urged the central government to halt the privatisation exercise in respect of Chandigarh.

Halt unilateral privatisation of Chandigarh electricity department

CHADNIGARH: The Peoples’ Commission on Public Sector and Public Services (PCPSPS) has expressed serious concern at the “unilateral privatisation” of electricity distribution entities in the Union Territories (UTs) and urged the central government to halt the privatisation exercise in respect of Chandigarh.

SAD strongly opposes proposal to send back Punjab doctors from Chandigarh and hire new ones from outside

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal has raised strong objection to proposal of UT Chandigarh Administration to send back 112 Punjab doctors working on deputation in Chandigarh and hire more doctors from other states and UTs and party termed this decision as a conspiracy to dilute state’s share in Chandigarh Administration and also announced that a SAD delegation will meet Union Home Minister to take up the issue.

Chandigarh Congress condemns the privatization of Electricity Distribution System in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: The move to transfer a profit-making electricity department having its assets worth thousands of crores to a rich corporate just for rupees 871 Crores while ignoring the interests of the people of Chandigarh is aimed at ensuring a windfall profit to the cronies of the BJP, said Congress Spokesperson Rajesh Sharma in a press statement today.

Power outages in Chandigarh, Striking employees protest privatization

CHANDIGARH: Many areas of Chandigarh are facing power outages as the Electricity Department employees went on a three-day strike,which can be extended, in protest against the privatization of the department after the talks failed.

Santokh Hospital Chandigarh completes 31 years

CHANDIGARH: The first private hospital of the city, Santokh Hospital in sector 38 has celebrated its 31st Founders’ Day on Saturday. During the occasion, the Sukhmani Sahib Path was organized and the nursing and admin staff organized many fun and frolic activities.

NCCOEEE pledges all-out support to Chandigarh power employees against privatisation

CHANDIGARH: National Coordination Committee of Electricity Employees and Engineers (NCCOEEE) has pledged all-out support to Chandigarh power employees against privatisation of the electricity department . This was decided in the virtual meeting of the NCCOEEE presided over by K O Habeeb.

PGI Chandigarh starts ‘human milk bank’

CHANDIGARH: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research here on Thursday said it has started the ‘human milk bank’ service for inborn neonates.

7- day NSS special camp in Dhana village of Chandigarh starts

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh NSS Cell organized 7-day NSS Special Camp from February 13-19 in Dhanas village. The camp was inagurated at GMSSS-15C. The camp is running under the guidance of NSS Programme Officer Er. Binesh Bhatia and Unit Coordinator Ms. Ritika Verma, National NSS Awardee,

Vedant Garg and Kamya Kumari win titles in Chandigarh Chess

CHANDIGARH: Vedant Garg became champion in the men's section with five points at the conclusion of 31st Chandigarh Chess Championship at New Public School, Sector 18 B,here. The second position was bagged by Kanwar Sandeep Singh, who scored four points. The third position was clinched by Haritik Gupta with four points and the fourth position went to Swastik Singhal also with four points.

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Aryans Law Students bags Summer E-Internship opportunity at DLSA Chandigarh

MOHALI: Amid surging cases of Covid-19, the District Legal
Services Authority (DLSA), UT Chandigarh organised Summer E-Internship
programme for budding law professionals.

Rural children of Chandigarh have better anti-bodies than children of rich households-Sero Survey

CHANDIGARH:It may sound unbelievable but a cero survey conducted by the PGI has revealed as
how those wallowing in poverty and ignorance have beaten their blessed brethren in urban sectors
to better anti-bodies against COVID-19 honours.

Power consumers experience fewer power cuts and fluctuations in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: 2021 may have spelled power shortage all over the country and region is also reeling under unbearable hot weather for past one week, Chandigarh had a different experience. While people in the neighbouring states reeled under severe and prolonged power cuts, forcing them to come out on roads.

Mushrooming of slums defeats the idea of Le Corbusier in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH:The growth of Chandigarh as a commercial hub has pulled in lot of humans wanting
to eke out a living by doing odd errands. This led to proliferation of slums and squatter settlements.
In turn, it has defeated the idea of Le Corbusier of ‘beautiful city.’ Though the city is small in size but
seems to be big at heart. This holds true for Chandigarh whose ‘Open Hand’ symbol symbol9izes the
spirit of giving it to others.

Incidence of skin rises with rise in temperature in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH:The unusual and sudden rise in day temperature which is ruling at five-year high at
the last week of June, has increased the incidence in Chandigarh of skin diseases as polymorphous
light eruption (PMLE); milliaria rubra and skin infections. Small wonder, the queues at the skin clinics
are lengthening by the day.

Chandigarh's two senior opthalmologist bag award at 79th Annual Conference of All India Ophthalmology Society

CHANDIGARH: The Annual Conference of All India Ophthalmology was held online from June 24 to June 27, Dr. Mangat Ram Dogra, Director Retina Grewal Eye Institute, and Former HOD Advanced Eye Department PGI received Dr. Nemperumalasamy Endowment Lecture Award, the prestigious award in the world of ophthalmology.

Arvind Kejriwal to address media in Chandigarh tomorrow, to make big announcements about Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal will pay a one-day visit to Chandigarh on Tuesday. He will interact with the media to make big announcements about Punjab.

Lakha Sidhana, others booked for Chandigarh protest

CHANDIGARH: A day after tens of thousands of protesting farmers entered Chandigarh after breaking barricades and facing water cannons, the local police on Sunday booked gangster-turned-activist Lakhvir Singh, alias Lakha Sidhana, and Rajinder Singh Deep Singh Wala, vice president of the Kirti Kissan Union.

Delta strain predominated during second wave: PGI Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Delta (B.1.617.2) and Alpha variants (B.1.1.7) were found to be present in the second wave of coronavirus among 61 and 30 per cent, respectively, of the samples sent for whole genome sequencing, PGI Hospital Director Jagat Ram said on Monday.

Chandigarh becomes the greenest city in Asia

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh City is growing greener by the day and the density of its green cover too is getting intense. With 35.7 per cent forest cover in 2010 as compared to 29.3 per cent in 2003 and only 21 per cent in 1991.

Manoj Parida, Adviser to Administrator, Chandigarh, transferred

CHANDIGARH: Manoj Kumar Parida, , a 1986 batch IAS officer, adviser to the Chandigarh Administrator, has been transferred to Delhi as chairman, Natrional Authority Chemical Weapons Conventions in the rank and pay of secretary to the Government of India.

Green Chandigarh Action Plan 2021-22 released

CHANDIGARH: Mr V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab and the Administrator, Chandigarh released the Greening Chandigarh Action Plan 2021-22’ prepared by the Department of Forest & Wildlife, Chandigarh, in Punjab Raj Bhavan, here on Thursday.

Punjab should strongly oppose sinister move to privatise electricity in Chandigarh: Bir Devinder Singh

CHANDIGARH: There is a sinister move by the Government of India to privatize Electricity supply in the Union Territories. But there is no justification for privatization power supply in the case of UT, Chandigarh, and a city that has negligible line losses, low tariff, and good consumer.

Chandigarh state NSS and AYUDH organizes online yoga practice session

CHANDIGARH: State-NSS Open Unit and PU-NSS in collaboration with AYUDH India organized 14-days Online Yoga Practice session for NSS UT Chandigarh to mark International Yoga Day on June 21, 2021, NSS and AYUDH came forward to host national workshop on ZOOM app platform. Yoga sessions will start at 6:30 am in the morning to 7:30 am.

PGIMER to start serological survey of children in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: In a first in the country, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here is going to start a serological survey of children in the age group of two to 18 years this month to check the prevalence of antibodies against the Sars-Cov-2 pathogen in them.

Chandigarh allows bars, restaurants, gyms to open

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration on Tuesday ordered extension of Covid-19 restrictions with major relaxations, including allowing functioning of bars, restaurants, gyms and spas with 50 per cent capacity for the first time after over a month of closure.

Scrap privatization process of electricity in Chandigarh: AIPEF

CHANDIGARH: All India Power Engineers' Federation (AIPEF) has demanded to scrap the bidding for privatization of electricity in UT Chandigarh in view of the interim order of Punjab and Haryana High Court which puts brakes on privatization process, said V K Gupta Spokesperson AIPEF.

Punjab, Chandigarh, TN among top 5 in PGI Index 2019-20

NEW DELHI: Punjab, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Kerala have occupied the highest grade (Grade A++) in Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20.

Chandigarh Youth Congress Launches Speech Contest Voice of Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh Youth Congress has launched a campaign 'Voice of Chandigarh', raising the issue of rising inflation and unemployment and other current affairs/national issues regarding this, the Youth Congress is running a campaign among the youth across the city.

Central University of Punjab and Chandigarh Press Club hosted a Training Workshop on #VaxCheck

BATHINDA: To counter the vaccine hesitancy caused due to spread of misinformation on various social media platforms, the Dept. of Mass Communication & Media Studies of Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CUPB) and Chandigarh Press Club jointly hosted a training programme on #VaxCheck. This training programme is a part of 30 Workshop Series to be conducted across 30 states and Union Territories by Google News Initiative, Data Leads and First Draft.

Chandigarh allows all shops to open on weekdays

CHANDIGARH: With the slight decline in coronavirus cases, the Chandigarh administration on Monday relaxed restrictions after a month by allowing all shops to reopen for a few hours on weekdays. However, the daily night curfew (6 p.m. to 5 a.m.) will continue.

Chandigarh NSS Cell organizes Webinar to mark Anti-Terrorism day

CHANDIGARH--State NSS Cell, NSS Open Unit, Chandigarh organised a virtual webinar for NSS volunteers to mark anti-terrorism day here on Friday. Occasion was graced by distinguished guests Prof. Bikram Singh Rana, former OSD-Education cum SLO, NSS who delivered the keynote.

United Sikhs in association with Karan Gilhotra Foundation dedicates Covid-19 center in Sector 43 Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: United Sikhs and Karan Gilhotra Foundation dedicated a Mini COVID-19 Care Centre which gets operational today at the Sports Complex, Sector 43, Chandigarh. The Covid-19 Care Centre is inaugurated by V.P. Singh Badnore, (Governor) and Manoj Kumar Parida, IAS (Adviser to the Administrator) and our special guest Gurpreet Ghuggi.

Chandigarh Advisor opens Rotary's mini Covid centre

Chandigarh extends curfew till May 25

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration on Monday decided to extend the curfew in the city till May 25 morning to further contain the coronavirus.

Charitable centres ease Covid pressure in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: A total of 67 patients are being treated in mini-Covid-19 care centres set up by charitable organizations in Chandigarh that help government hospitals ease pressure, a senior official said on Saturday.

45+ to get priority in vaccine: Chandigarh Advisor

CHANDIGARH: Covid-19 vaccination in Chandigarh for 18 years is being rolled out gradually but the priority is for those who are above 45 waiting for the second dose, officials said on Thursday.

Chandigarh extends curfew by another week

CHANDIGARH: Amidst the continuous spike in Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh, the Union Territory administration on Monday decided to extend the week-old curfew by another week.

Woman travel agent booked for duping Chandigarh,Kurali residents of Rs.6.20 lakhs

NURMAHAL: The Bilga police have booked a woman travel agent for allegedly duping a Chandi Garh and Kurali (Rup Nagar ) residents of Rs 6.20 lakhs on the pretext of sending them abroad.

Vigilance Bureau exposes manipulation in revenue records to usurp land worth crores of rupees near Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH/S.A.S NAGAR:Cracking a whip against land mafia who took over the land worth crores of rupees in an illegal manner, Punjab Vigilance Bureau has exposed unscrupulous revenue officials, property dealers along with big fishes involved in manipulating revenue records to make huge profits from land belonging to S.A.S Nagar villages neighboring Chandigarh. In this regard, a criminal case has been registered at vigilance bureau police station SAS Nagar against four revenue officials and seven private persons. Out of these, four accused namely Iqbal Singh Patwari, Ravinder Singh, Paramjit Singh and Hansraj (all private persons) have been arrested and court has sent them on three days police remand.

Weekend curfew imposed in Chandigarh rom May 8 morning

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh administration has imposed weekend curfew in the city to curb the surge in Covid-19 cases.

Sikh charity to set up 100-bed Covid hospital in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Sikh charity Sri Guru Granth Sahib Society will urgently set up a 100-bed Covid Care Centre with an oxygen facility at the PGI Hospital's Infosys Sarai, Chandigarh Adviser Manoj Parida said on Tuesday.

Chandigarh shops selling non-essential items to shut for week

CHANDIGARH: With a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Chandigarh administration on Monday decided to shut all shops selling non-essential items for a week from 5 p.m. on Tuesday till May 11 early morning.

Bikram Rana-who enables Chandigarh NSS Cell mark its footprints at national level

CHANDIGARH:Life is like a play and it is not the length but how acted one that matters.
The adage seems to be just opted for Bikram Rana, SLO, Chandigarh NSS Cell, retired from
active government service on April 30 and someone else to take over the place. Growing up
in a remote area once called ‘Kala Paani’ did not let his vision crumble with his
determination. Moved to Chandigarh to prove his mettle, highly qualified he preferred
teaching as his profession, Joined Government College, Kalka. In 2008, the Chandigarh
Administration was looking for a man who can revive NSS Cell lying in ICU. He was found
suitable for his aptitude to work among youth. He joined Administration in 2008 as SLO,
Chandigarh NSS Cell.

Chandigarh imposes weekend curfew too

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Administration in Friday decided to impose weekend curfew in the city, along the lines of nearby townships Mohali and Panchkula.

Covid patient jumps to death from 4th floor of PGI Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: A Covid-19 patient indentified as Vinod, resident of Panchkula today jumped from the fourth floor of the PGI Chandigarh.

Chandigarh admin gives exemption to some categories from night curfew

Corona curfew imposed in Chandigarh from 6 PM to 5 AM and weekend lockdown

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh administrtion today imposed 'Corona Curfew' from 6 PM to 5 AM daily and weekend lockdown starting 5 AM on Saturday to 5 AM on Monday.

Chandigarh to appreciate those who got Covid-19 jab

CHANDIGARH: In a unique initiative to spread the message that the Covid-19 vaccine is must to break the chain of transmission, the Chandigarh administration on Wednesday announced to appreciate those who got the jab by pasting posters outside their houses.

Kirron Kher allocates money from MPLADS for ventilators in Chandigarh

 MUMBAI: Veteran actress and BJP MP Kirron Kher on Tuesday evening shared the news that she has allocated a sum of Rs 1 crore from Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for purchase of ventilators for Covid-19 patients by the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.

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