Reviewing the overall preparedness of Chandigarh Police, the Chief Secretary emphasized the need to further strengthen manpower, operational capacity and specialized training, keeping in view Chandigarh’s status as the capital of two States and one Union Territory, besides having several vital installations and major market areas.

Addressing the gathering, the Administrator said that providing educational support to children is not merely an act of charity but a powerful and visionary initiative towards nation building.

Four Punjab Cadre IAS Probationers — Subrat Singh Balot, Gurkanwal Singh, Himanshu, and Adiba Anam Ashfaque Ahemad — paid a courtesy call on Punjab Governor and Adminstrator Chandigarh Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria at Punjab Lok Bhavan, Chandigarh.

The meeting was attended by Rajiv Tewari, Joint Secretary, State Agricultural Marketing Board, Khushpreet, Administrator, Market Committee, Chandigarh, along with other officials of the State Agricultural Marketing Board and Market Committee.

Speaking on this year’s theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” the Administrator said museums help people understand the country’s history, culture and traditions while promoting mutual respect and understanding.

The Chief Secretary also directed the department to explore signing an MoU between UT Chandigarh and the Institute of Secretariat Training & Management (ISTM) for conducting specialised training programmes.

After the announcement of SIR, a team of officers from the Election Commission of India comprising Sh. Santosh Kumar Dubey, Secretary and Sh. Sanjay Kumar, Under Secretary, visited U.T., Chandigarh on 18.05.2026 and interacted with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), District Election Officer (DEO), Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) to provide training and necessary guidance regarding the Special Intensive Revision process.

Punjab Universities Asked to Prioritise Mental Wellness Alongside Academic Excellence Conference of Vice-Chancellors on “Uniform Policy on Mental Health & Well-being for Higher Educational Institutions” organised at Punjab Lok Bhavan

In this regard, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav clarified that no such orders have been issued by the Chandigarh Administration imposing any restriction or limit on the sale of petrol or diesel in the city.

The Chief Engineer emphasized the need for timely execution of the works to improve sanitation, drainage, and overall infrastructure conditions in the Grain Market area.

Administrator Announces Career Counselling and Support Initiatives for Deserving Students

The Chief Secretary directed the officers to further strengthen enforcement activities and maintain strict vigil over all excise licensees.

A meeting to brief the schedule of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to political parties was carried out by Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer, U.T. Chandigarh.

मुख्य सचिव ने पंजीकृत वाहन स्क्रैपिंग सुविधाओं (Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities) के संबंध में जन-जागरूकता बढ़ाने के निर्देश दिए तथा वाहन मालिकों से अपील की कि वे पुराने वाहनों को केवल अधिकृत केंद्रों पर ही स्क्रैप करवाएं, ताकि प्रशासन द्वारा दिए जा रहे प्रोत्साहनों का लाभ प्राप्त किया जा सके।

U.T. Administration, Joint team comprising of Mr. Tajinder Singh, Drugs Inspector (South) and Anti Narcotic task force Chandigarh police raided various chemist shops in Sector-45 (Burail) Chandigarh.

The Secretary Health emphasized that while the present scores are encouraging, the ultimate objective is to secure National Accreditation for all public health facilities in U.T. Chandigarh.

Emphasis Laid on Quality Plantation and Gap Filling

Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, congratulated the students, teachers and parents on the commendable performance and conveyed his best wishes for the future endeavours of the students.

During his address, the Chief Guest, Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad, said that it is a matter of pride for Chandigarh to host an exhibition on one of the greatest architects of his time, Maciej Nowicki.

She elaborated that the World No Tobacco Day campaign is being held in the month of May 2026 and The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the theme for World No Tobacco Day 2026 (May 31) as “Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction”.