A Czech delegation led by Ms. Barbara Andelová, International Marketing – Middle East & India, Czech National Tourism Board, called on Shri Hiriadka Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh, to explore opportunities for strengthening tourism and cultural cooperation.

Emphasising the importance of the programme, Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Principal Census Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, said, “Census is the foundation of evidence-based governance and national planning, and its credibility rests on the accuracy of the data collected at the ground level".

Dr. Suman Singh, Director, Health & Family Welfare, Chandigarh, stated that the Permanent Task Force constituted by the Chandigarh Administration would continue such enforcement drives.

To reduce air and noise pollution, the Chandigarh Administration had issued guidelines for firecracker use during Diwali and other festivals. Residents were permitted to burst only green firecrackers, which are formulated to emit fewer particulate pollutants, between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM on Diwali night.

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria extended his greetings to the people of Punjab and Chandigarh on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and 'Bandi Chhor Diwas'.

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A meeting of State Nodal Officers for Special Charges was held today under the chairpersonship of Dr Navjot Khosa IAS Director of Census Operations, Punjab to orient the state nodal officers and review preparations for Population Enumeration (Phase-II) of Census 2027 in restricted-access areas.

Senior forest officials, including Shri Anup Kumar Soni, IFS, Conservator of Forests & Chief Wildlife Warden, and Shri Satyendra Maurya, IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Chandigarh, led the deliberations.

Smt. Prerna Puri, IAS, Secretary Education, Chandigarh Administration, attended as the Chief Guest and distributed Diwali gifts and sweets to the children.

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today inaugurated the Front Office Lab and Food Production Lab at Government Model Senior Secondary School (GMSSS), Sector 10, Chandigarh.

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The 435th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) was held today under the chairmanship of Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, Union Territory, Chandigarh-cum-Chairman, Chandigarh Housing Board.

The Administrator was accompanied by Chief Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Hiriadka Rajesh Prasad.

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today visited four welfare institutions in Chandigarh ahead of Diwali, including Nari Niketan, Sector 26; Ashisna & Snehalaya for Girls, Sector 15; Senior Citizens Home, Sector 15; and Chandi Kusht Ashram, Sector 47,listened to their daily experiences, challenges and aspirations, exchanged festive greetings and shared Diwali sweets with them, spreading warmth and happiness.

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today flagged off two Army trucks carrying six tonnes of Diwali sweets for soldiers serving along the country's borders, as part of Rotary's annual initiative to share festive greetings with the jawans.

The Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today formally welcomed Major Suyash Malviya of the 47 Armoured Regiment at Punjab Lok Bhawan, Chandigarh, on his assumption of charge as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor.

Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today celebrated the Foundation Days of eight states Punjab, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and seven Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry at a function held at Punjab Lok Bhawan.

Projects to strengthen education, public transport, housing, sports and security infrastructure

The Chandigarh Administration celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day)today, marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: the Iron Man of India, by organising a ‘Run for Unity’ from Sukhna Lake to the Capitol Complex Tourist Centre to promote the values of national unity, integrity and brotherhood and highlight his contribution to the integration of the country after Independence.

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