Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria inaugurates eight projects and lays foundation stones of two major projects in Sectors 15 and 24

Shri Hiriadka Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, Chandigarh Administration-cum-Chairman of the Governing Body of the Utthaan Society of Group Home, approved several significant measures to improve accessibility, strengthen care and expand support for persons with disabilities at the Group Home, Sector-31.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Neena Chaudhry, Project Director, CSACS, appreciated the enthusiasm of the students and the support of their teachers.

The programme commenced with a warm welcome to the visiting delegation, followed by the College Anthem. Principal Dr. Sapna Nanda welcomed the guests and highlighted the institution’s academic legacy, achievements, infrastructure and commitment to excellence in teacher education.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Kataria congratulated the association on successfully organising the championship for the 39th consecutive year. He said that sports help young people develop discipline, confidence, teamwork and the ability to face challenges.

The meeting was attended by Shri M. Paramsivam, Executive Director, Punjab National Bank; Shri Diprava Lakra, IAS, Finance Secretary, UT Chandigarh; Shri Vivek Shrivastav, Regional Director, RBI, Chandigarh; Shri Ashish Chaturvedi, Chief General Manager, PNB; Smt. Nidhi Bhargava, General Manager, PNB; and Shri Ramesh Babu, Chief General Manager, NABARD.

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.

257 of 357 Jan Sunwai grievances resolved; 313 of 350 grievances disposed of through five Samadhan Shivirs

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.