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AYUSH Department, U.T. Chandigarh has launched a vibrant awareness campaign ahead of the upcoming World Homoeopathy Day

AYUSH Department, U.T. Chandigarh has launched a vibrant awareness campaign ahead of the upcoming World Homoeopathy Day

In celebration of the upcoming World Homoeopathy Day, the AYUSH Department, U.T. Chandigarh has launched a vibrant awareness campaign to highlight the significance of Homoeopathy in preventive and holistic healthcare. 
 
As part of this initiative, a spirited Walkathon was organized on 4th April (morning), starting from Rock Garden and culminating at Sukhna Lake. The walkathon was ceremoniously flagged off by Sh. Akhil Kumar, DANICS, Director, AYUSH, and was graced by several esteemed dignitaries from the department, who walked in solidarity with the participants to show their support for the cause. 
Secretary Education, Chandigarh Administration felicitates the awardees of State NSS Awards 2023-24

Secretary Education, Chandigarh Administration felicitates the awardees of State NSS Awards 2023-24

Today, the Chandigarh NSS Cell organized the State NSS Award Function at PG Govt. College for Girls, Sector-42, Chandigarh. 
 
Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, Secretary Education, Chandigarh Administration, UT Chandigarh was the Chief Guest during the function. Mr. Jai Bhagwan, Regional Director NSS, Chandigarh, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, GOI was Guest of Honor and Sh. Harsuhinder Pal Singh Brar, Director School Education Chandigarh Administration was Special Guest. 
 Deputy Commissioner-cum-Estate Officer, UT Chandigarh, holds meeting with representatives of various Cooperative Housing Societies

Deputy Commissioner-cum-Estate Officer, UT Chandigarh, holds meeting with representatives of various Cooperative Housing Societies

A meeting under the chairmanship of Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Deputy Commissioner-cum-Estate Officer, UT Chandigarh, was held with representatives of various Cooperative Housing Societies. The meeting was attended by Assistant Estate Officer (AEO), officials from the Estate Office, Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB), Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies, SDO (Building Branch), and SDO Public Health.
 
Various key points discussed during the meeting included Conversion Charges; Completion Certificates; Unearned Increase; and Internal Maintenance & Water Charges.
Led by CM Cabinet Paves way for further reducing price of sand and gravel

Led by CM Cabinet Paves way for further reducing price of sand and gravel

Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paved way for checking illegal mining in the state and further reducing the price of sand and gravel for public.

A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting held here under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister at his official residence.

First Meeting of ‘ARPAN’ Committee Held Under the Chairpersonship of Additional Deputy Commissioner, U.T., Chandigarh

First Meeting of ‘ARPAN’ Committee Held Under the Chairpersonship of Additional Deputy Commissioner, U.T., Chandigarh

The first meeting of the District Level Committee, ARPAN (Action for Rehabilitation and Proactive Assistance to Needy Persons Engaged in Begging), was convened today under the Chairpersonship of Sh. Amandeep Singh Bhatti, Additional Deputy Commissioner, U.T., Chandigarh. The newly constituted committee by the Department of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development (WCD), aims to address issues related to beggary and ensure the rehabilitation of individuals engaged in begging.

Desh Bhagat Radio Celebrated Bollywood Day

Desh Bhagat Radio Celebrated Bollywood Day

Desh Bhagat Radio 107.8 FM (Aap Ki Awaaz) celebrated Chandigarh Bollywood Day with a cake-cutting ceremony. The Indian film maker and Film producer of Andaz, Dosti and Janvar Mr Suneel Darshan, Mr Vinod Sharma co-actor of Jaspal Bhatti serials as well as theatre artist Mr Vimal Trikha were guests of the event. Desh Bhagat Radio Station Head RJ Sangmitra welcomed the guests. Chancellor Dr Zora Singh, Pro-Chancellor Dr Tajinder Kaur and President Dr Sandeep Singh were present during the event.

Punjab and Haryana HC hands over assault case of colonel to Chandigarh Police

Punjab and Haryana HC hands over assault case of colonel to Chandigarh Police

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Chandigarh Police to investigate the case of alleged assault of Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath by Punjab Police personnel and complete the probe within four months.

The army officer was allegedly assaulted by 12 Punjab Police personnel in Patiala over a parking dispute.

The bench of Justice Harpreet Singh Brar instructed the Chandigarh Police to set up a Special Investigation Team within three days, and also specified that no Punjab Police officer should be part of the SIT to ensure a fair and transparent probe.

Col Bath, an officer posted in Delhi, moved the High Court last week, seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after the Punjab Police allegedly delayed filing a first information report (FIR) regarding his assault on him and his son by 12 policemen, including four inspectors.

AAP Workers Will Defend Ambedkar's Statues on April 14: Arora

AAP Workers Will Defend Ambedkar's Statues on April 14: Arora

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly condemned the derogatory remarks made by Gurpatwant Singh Pannu against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and a Bharat Ratna awardee. 

Addressing a press conference at the AAP party office in Chandigarh, AAP Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, along with AAP leaders Neel Garg and Dr Sunny Ahluwalia, lashed out at Pannu, calling him a “traitor” and a “fugitive” who is attempting to incite hatred and division among Indians from a foreign land. 

Aman Arora firmly stated, “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is not just the pride of the Dalit community, but the pride of the entire nation. He is an icon of all religions and communities, and it is because of his vision that India is recognized as the world’s largest democracy today. His contributions have empowered common citizens to rise to prominent positions and serve the nation.”

Aman Arora Urges Punjab’s People and Social Organizations to Unite Against Drugs: Together, We Can Eradicate This Menace

Aman Arora Urges Punjab’s People and Social Organizations to Unite Against Drugs: Together, We Can Eradicate This Menace

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora shared details of the police crackdown under the Punjab government's anti-drug campaign, 'War Against Drugs', highlighting its success and impact.

On Monday, Aman Arora, along with AAP leaders Dr. Sunny Ahluwalia and Gurdev Lakhna, addressed a press conference at the party office in Chandigarh. He stated that the 'War Against Drugs' campaign has yielded highly encouraging results across Punjab. The public has welcomed the initiative, expressing their appreciation for the government's efforts.

He mentioned that the Punjab Police has been successfully executing the campaign throughout the state. So far, nearly 2,400 kg of narcotic substances, including large quantities of heroin, opium, and ganja, have been seized. Additionally, 2,721 cases have been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and 4,592 drug smugglers have been arrested.

IAS Malwinder Singh Jaggi retires after 33 years of distinguished service

IAS Malwinder Singh Jaggi retires after 33 years of distinguished service

Secretary of the Information and Public Relations Department and 2005 batch Punjab cadre IAS officer Malwinder Singh Jaggi is retiring today i.e. 31st March after putting in 33 years of distinguished service as a civil administrative officer.

Born in a teaching and intellectual family in Patiala, Mr. Jaggi's father Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi is a prominent Sikh scholar who was recently awarded the fourth highest civilian honour, Padma Shri, by the Government of India for his literary achievements. The constructive and scholarly atmosphere of the house instilled good qualities and commitment in Malwinder Singh Jaggi from his childhood. After receiving his primary education from Patiala, Mr. Jaggi pursued professional education in engineering from the renowned engineering college GNE Ludhiana.

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