The programme was graced by Dr. Ajeet Sidana, Joint Director, GRIID, who addressed the gathering and briefed everyone about the Tele-MANAS mental health helpline and the AASHA helpline, emphasising the importance of reaching out for professional and emotional support during times of crisis.

The Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh, in collaboration with NGO Parivartan, observed World Suicide Prevention Day today on the GMCH campus

*The new framework is aimed at bringing transparency, accountability and speed to the tenancy ecosystem in Chandigarh, covering everything from registration of tenancy agreements to rent revision, recovery of possession and dispute resolution through a three-tier mechanism of Rent Authority, Rent Court and Rent Tribunal.

The opening-day bouts were witnessed by Shri Gurminder Singh, Senior Hockey Coach, and Shri Darshan Lal, Retired Wrestling Coach, who appreciated the performances of the participating wrestlers and encouraged the young athletes to continue pursuing excellence in sports.

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today attended the 35th Annual Day Celebration and White Coat Ceremony for the MBBS Batch-2026 of Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH-32), Chandigarh

The ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, as the Chief Guest, in the august presence of Shri H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh.

The Samadhan Shivir will be held on September 11, 2026, at the Community Centre near Shivalik Garden, Manimajra, Chandigarh.

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, administered the oath of office to Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Punjab Lok Bhavan, Chandigarh

Underground Network to Benefit Over 25,000 Residents, Strengthening Reliability and Ensuring Uninterrupted Power Supply

Deliberations to Focus on Effective Implementation of Biodiversity Governance Framework at State and Local Levels Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Underscores Importance of Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Community Participation with Contemporary Conservation Approaches States and UTs Must Align Rules, Institutional Mechanisms and Implementation Processes with Amended National Biodiversity Governance Framework: Union Environment Minister Dynamic Local-Level Planning Essential for Documenting Biodiversity and Traditional Knowledge to Support Sustainable Development: Shri Bhupender Yadav

Addressing the gathering, Shri Kataria described teachers as “silent nation-builders”, saying that their role goes far beyond imparting academic knowledge.

The Administrator was accompanied by Home Secretary Shri Mandip Singh Brar; Finance Secretary Shri Diprava Lakra; Secretary, Social Welfare, Shri Harpreet Singh Sudan; Chief Conservator of Forests & Chief Wildlife Warden Shri Saurabh Kumar; and Director, Social Welfare, Shri Naveen Rattu.

पायलट पहल स्थानीय कारीगरों को सीधे पर्यटकों से जुड़ने में सक्षम बनाती है; समर्पित स्टॉल और मौके पर उद्यम (Udyam) पंजीकरण की सुविधा स्थापित

Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), U.T. Chandigarh Branch, today flagged off two trucks carrying relief material for families affected by the recent flash floods in Nepal.

In his message, the Governor said that Lord Krishna’s life and teachings included the message of well-being and virtue. He propagated the concept of ‘Nishkam Karma’ and enlightened the people about the attainment of the ultimate truth through the path of ‘Dharma’

The programme was addressed by Mrs. Surjeet Kaur Walia, Member, Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services, U.T. Chandigarh.

During the review, Deputy Commissioner directed that all services proposed to be brought under the system be mapped and re-engineered to remove unnecessary steps, reduce repetitive procedures and minimise the need for citizens to interact with multiple departments.

Punjab Red Cross sends relief material worth over Rs 10 lakh in first consignment; additional assistance worth Rs 80 lakh to Rs 1 crore to be provided as per Nepal’s requirements

Deputy Commissioner Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, said that the initiative would make the building plan approval process faster, simpler and more transparent. He said that self-certification by architects, timely SMS and email updates, and a real-time monitoring dashboard have helped reduce delays, keep applicants informed and ensure compliance with Citizen Charter timelines.

Dr. Ravneet Kaur, Director, GMCH-32 and Director, GRIID, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.