Saturday, May 31, 2025

DLSA Observes World No Tobacco Day in Coordination with Advocates at District Bar Room



DLSA Observes World No Tobacco Day in Coordination with Advocates at District Bar Room

SAS Nagar, May 31:
As per the instructions issued by the Punjab State Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar, District Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar under the able leadership of Mr. Atul Kasana, District and Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, organized a seminar on ‘World No Tobacco Day’ at the District Bar Room in collaboration with District Bar Association in which lawyers and general public participated. 
    Mrs. Surabhi Prashar, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority informed that ‘No Tobacco Day’ is celebrated by the World Health Organization on 31st May every year since 1987. To prevent the negative effects of tobacco use on the human body, the government has imposed a ban on use of Tabacco on public places through law. 
     Mr. Gurpreet Singh, Project Manager, Generation Savior Association, while giving information about the harm caused by the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes, said that its' use increases the risk of developing dangerous diseases like cancer. He also administered an oath to the people present not using tobacco products.
Apart from this, ‘No Tobacco Day’ was also celebrated in various schools through the Legal Literacy Clubs established in the schools of the district and the students sensitised about the harm caused by tobacco.

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, alongwith the Administrator UT Chandigarh, to Felicitate International and National Level Sportspersons of Chandigarh

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, alongwith the Administrator UT Chandigarh, to Felicitate International and National Level Sportspersons of Chandigarh

Chandigarh, 30th May 2025: The Hon’ble Union Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya along with the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh, Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria shall facilitate the outstanding sportspersons from the Union Territory of Chandigarh who have brought laurels to the city by securing First, Second, and Third positions in prestigious International and National Level Competitions and Championships.  

The Felicitation Programme is being organized by the Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration on 31st May 2025 at the Post Graduate College for Girls, Sector-42, Chandigarh. 

New projects like the Chess centers at Sports Complex Sector 39 and 8 and the Billiards and Snooker Hall at Sports Complex Sector 42 were completed in expeditious manner. The Billiards and Snooker hall and Chess center shall also be inaugurated during the event by the chief guest.

This prestigious event is being organized to recognize the dedication, hard work, and excellence of athletes who have excelled across 28 sporting disciplines, including Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Cycling, among others. In total, 08 International and 479 National-level sportspersons will be felicitated during the programme. The Administration will be presenting cash awards amounting to over ₹5.67 crores and scholarships amounting to over ₹1.32 as a mark of appreciation to these players for their remarkable performances and contribution to sports. 

The programme aims to inspire the next generation of athletes and reinforce Chandigarh’s commitment to becoming a premier sporting hub in the country.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Market Summary – Tuesday - 27 May, 2025

 

Market Summary – Tuesday

  • Benchmark Indices:

    • Nifty 50 closed 163 points (0.65%) lower at 24,838.

    • Sensex fell 592 points (0.72%) to end at 81,5845.

    • Nifty Bank declined 220 points (0.40%) to close at 55,351.30.

  • Small and Midcap Stocks:

    • BSE Smallcap rose 98 points (0.19%) to finish at 51,865.29.

    • BSE Midcap gained 80.33 points (0.18%) to end at 45,191.80.

  • Sector Highlights:

    • Defense index outperformed, rallying over 1%.

    • Profit booking seen in selective Auto, Banking, and IT stocks.

    • Market showed non-directional activity; traders waiting for a breakout.

  • Intraday Movement:

    • Nifty 50 fell up to 1.17% intraday.

    • Sensex corrected by 1.27% at the lowest point during the session.

  • Top Gainers (Nifty 50):

    1. Jio Financial (+3.87%)

    2. IndusInd Bank

    3. Trent

    4. Adani Ports

    5. Sun Pharma

  • Top Losers:

    1. UltraTech Cement

    2. JSW Steel

    3. ITC

    4. Tata Motors

    5. Grasim Industries

  • Market Cap Movers:

    • Jaipuria Group market cap surged over 6.6%; both stocks in green.

    • Followed by Adani Group (+3.39%) and L G Balakrishnan (+3.04%).

    • Future Group market cap declined by 3.13%.

  • Top Sectoral Performers:

    • Shipping sector led gains; majority of its 5 stocks closed positive.

    • Plastic sector market cap rose by 1.48%.

    • Rubber sector market cap increased by 1.23%.



Wednesday, May 21, 2025

STUDY NOTES - UPSC IAS - TOTAL FERTILITY RATE (TFR)




TOTAL FERTILITY RATE (TFR)



1. Context

Delhi has not only recorded the lowest Total Fertility Rate (TFR), the average number of children per woman, but also the highest decline in the TFR in recent years.The Sample Registration System (SRS) report by the Registrar General of India for 2021, released on May 7, stated that Delhi’s TFR was 1.4 in 2021 against 1.9 in 2011, a 26.3% decline



2. About the Total Fertility Rate (TFR)

The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is a key demographic indicator that helps us understand the average number of children a woman in a specific population will have during her lifetime, assuming current birth patterns persist. It's different from the crude birth rate, which simply measures the number of births per 1,000 people in a population in a given year.

What it measuresThe average number of children a woman will have throughout her reproductive lifespan.
It considers age-specific fertility rates, which means it takes into account the different birth rates at different ages within the population.
Provides a longer-term perspective on population dynamics compared to the crude birth rate.

SignificanceHelps assess population growth trends and predict future population size.
Informs policy decisions related to education, healthcare, social security, and economic development.
Understanding TFR is crucial for analyzing the potential demographic dividend, which refers to the economic and social benefits that can arise from a large working-age population due to declining fertility rates.

CalculationSumming the age-specific fertility rates (ASFRs) for all fertile age groups (typically 15-49 years) and multiplying by five.
ASFRs represent the average number of births per 1,000 women in a specific age group.

Key TFR levelsReplacement fertility rate: Around 2.1 children per woman, ensures population stability without growth or decline due to births and deaths (excluding migration).
TFR below replacement: Indicates a declining population, with potential implications for workforce size and economic growth.
TFR above replacement: Leads to population growth, requiring investments in infrastructure and resources to support the growing population.


3. What does the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0 mean?

A Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0 means that, on average, each woman in the population is expected to give birth to two children over her reproductive lifetime. This value represents the replacement level of fertility, where each generation replaces itself in the population. When the TFR is around 2.0, it indicates that the population is stable, with births balancing deaths over time.

A Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0 indicates several key thingsAverage Children per Woman: In that specific population, on average, a woman will have two children during her lifetime, assuming current birth patterns remain unchanged. This means that each generation of women is replacing itself, without population growth or decline due solely to births and deaths (excluding migration).
Replacement Fertility Rate: A TFR of 2.0 is often referred to as the replacement fertility rate. This is because it signifies the level of fertility needed to maintain a stable population size over time, considering only births and deaths. However, it's important to note that the exact replacement level can vary slightly depending on mortality rates, particularly child mortality.
Demographic Transition: A TFR of 2.0 suggests that the population is likely in the later stages of the demographic transition. This transition involves a shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates. In this stage, populations typically experience a decline in fertility, followed by a decline in mortality, leading to a stabilization of population size.
Global Context: While 2.0 is the replacement fertility rate, the global average TFR is currently around 2.3, indicating slight population growth. However, many developed countries have TFRs below replacement level, which can lead to an ageing population and potential challenges for social security systems and workforce size.
Policy Implications: Understanding the TFR is crucial for policymakers in various areas like education, healthcare, social security, and economic development. A TFR below replacement may necessitate policies encouraging childbirth or attracting immigration to address potential workforce shortages. Conversely, a high TFR might require investments in infrastructure and resources to support a growing population.

Rachna Singh got Gold Medal for coming first in Naturopathy and Yoga(NDDY)

 Rachna Singh got Gold Medal for coming first in Naturopathy and Yoga(NDDY)


Chandigarh: Rachna Singh got first position by scoring in the examinations of Naturopathy and Yoga (NDDY). She was honored with gold medal, memento and degree in the convocation organized by Gandhi National Academy of Naturopathy, New Delhi. This honor was given by the hands of Dr. Zora Singh, Chancellor, Desh Bhagat University and Dr. Puneet Malik, Secretary of Gandhi Smarak Prakritik Chikitsa Samiti, New Delhi.

Dr. Rachna Singh said that she has done a three and a half year course of Naturopathy and Yoga conducted by Gandhi National Academy of Naturopathy and Yoga, New Delhi. Dr. Rachna Singh further said that she applies Naturopathy and Yoga on herself. She practices Yoga regularly and if she has any disease, she cures it through Naturopathy only. In modern medical style, the disease is suppressed but in Naturopathy, the disease is eradicated from its root. In this, emphasis is given on the reason why the disease occurred and the disease is removed by purifying the body.  By doing this the disease does not come back again and again. While giving the message, he said that every person should adopt naturopathy and yoga so that he can stay healthy.

On this occasion, Dr. Harish Yadav (Hisar), Preeti Goyal, Rupinder Kaur, Dr. Jasmeet Singh Bedi, Dr. Aditya Bhardwaj, Dr. HC Gupta, Mukesh Kumar Agarwal, Naresh Sharma, Amit, Rama Devi, Vicky, Deepak Khetrapal, Manoj, Veerbhan, Amardeep Kaur, Pravesh Kumar Gaur, Avtar Singh, Rajesh Kumari, Sanjeev Dilawari, Alpana Sharma, Neetu Sharma etc. were present.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh Directs Adoption of Quality Standards



*Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh Directs Adoption of Quality Standards*
 
​A meeting of State Level Committee on Standardization was held under the Chairmanship of  Sh. Rajeev Verma, Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh. The Committee aims to promote use of Indian Standards to create a robust quality system in the UT and protect the interest of the consumers. 

A detailed presentation was given by Smt. Sneh Lata, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Indian Standards (North India). ​The Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh directed all public dealing departments to obtain Anti Bribery Management System (IS0 37001) certification. He further directed to make plans for implementation of Service Quality Management System (SQMS) across all departments. Commissioner, Municipal Corporation & Estate office, in particular were asked to  implement Record Management system to smoothen their record especially the old ones. 

The Chief Secretary applauded the efforts of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh for their initiative of applying for  certification for Piped Drinking Water Management System in Chandigarh. If this certificate is obtained, Chandigarh will be the first in country, to have this certification. It will ensure that the water being supplied to residents of Chandigarh complies to the requirements of Potable Drinking Water (IS 10500) for well being of all residents.

​​Chief Engineer, UT Chandigarh was directed to implement Building Byelaws specific for Chandigarh i.e. SP 73 developed by BIS and to implement Energy Management system in Chandigarh. To ensure capacity building of UT officials, Chief Secretary directed all departments to nominate a nodal officer (not below the rank of HoD’s) who shall further be imparted training by BIS in order to leverage the result of ensuring quality and attaining the satisfaction of the public service at large. 

Further, Chief Secretary directed all departments to ensure the compliance of all Quality control Orders (QCOs). Secretary Industries was directed to conduct more awareness programs for all Industry specially MSMEs.  It was also directed that General Public be made aware of BIS Care App which confirms genunity and authenticity of product and precious metals such as Gold and silver. 

The meeting was attended by all the Administrative Secretaries of Chandigarh Administration including Home Secretary, Finance Secretary, Secretary Food & Supplies and other senior officers of Chandigarh Administration. Representatives from industries, consumer organizations, and academia also participated.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

เคœเคฌ เคฆेเคถ เคชुเค•ाเคฐे, เคคो เคนเคฎ เคคैเคฏाเคฐ เค–เคก़े เคนों” – Governor Kataria’s Call to the Youth Echoes Across Chandigarh.



เคœเคฌ เคฆेเคถ เคชुเค•ाเคฐे, เคคो เคนเคฎ เคคैเคฏाเคฐ เค–เคก़े เคนों” – Governor Kataria’s Call to the Youth Echoes Across Chandigarh.

Over 3,000 Volunteers Enroll as Civil Defence Heroes at Tagore Theatre and Tiranga Urban Park.

An Emotional Appeal by the Administrator Inspires a New Generation of Invisible Warriors.

Chandigarh, May 10, 2025 
It was not just a Civil Defence enrollment drive; it was a stirring call to duty. Under the wise and heartfelt leadership of Punjab Governor and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, more than 3,000 young citizens stepped forward with unwavering resolve to serve as Civil Defence volunteers in a time of growing uncertainty.

Held at Tagore Theatre in Sector 18 and Tiranga Urban Park in Sector 17, the event witnessed not only an overwhelming response but also a surge of national pride and youthful determination. 

The Governor’s presence electrified the atmosphere. His words, full of emotion and moral clarity, struck a deep chord with every listener – especially the youth, who stood silently yet solemnly as he addressed them not as mere citizens, but as protectors of the nation’s soul.

Recalling India’s long tradition of unsung heroes who served without rank or recognition, Governor Kataria spoke with reverence of the invisible warriors of the past – those who during the wars of 1962, 1965, and 1971 turned schools into bunkers, carried the wounded to safety, and worked day and night with no expectation of reward. “They had no medals,” he said, “but they had the heart of India beating inside them.”

He reminded everyone that while our brave soldiers guard our borders, it is the responsibility of civil volunteers to safeguard the spirit of our nation from within – in our streets, our homes, our neighborhoods. “Civil Defence is not just a service,” he declared, “it is an emotion, a sacred responsibility – a vow to stand up when the motherland calls.”

In his powerful address, Governor Kataria made a heartfelt appeal to the youth, urging them to become the strength behind the frontline. “You are the future of India,” he said, “but in this moment, you are also its shield.” 

At Tagore Theatre, the sound of applause after his speech was thunderous. At Tiranga Urban Park, under the waving tricolour, hundreds took the pledge to serve not just in times of war, but in every crisis – be it disaster, emergency, or the need for calm in chaos. For many, it was a turning point – a moment when being a citizen took on a deeper meaning.

As thousands signed up, their eyes reflected a new purpose – inspired by a leader who didn’t just speak to them, but believed in them. The Governor walked amongst the volunteers, exchanging words of encouragement, placing a reassuring hand on shoulders, and reminding each one: “You are no less than a soldier. You carry India’s trust.”

This historic day marked the enrollment of over 3,000 Civil Defence volunteers – young, determined, and ready to rise whenever their nation needs them. It was more than a success – it was the rekindling of a movement, led from the front by a statesman whose voice carries the wisdom of experience and the warmth of a patriot.

Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Home Secretary, Chandigarh, Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh,SSP UT, Chandigarh Ms. Kanwardeep Kaur and other officers of Chandigarh Administration were also present during the event.


 เคœเคฌ เคฆेเคถ เคชुเค•ाเคฐे, เคคो เคนเคฎ เคคैเคฏाเคฐ เคนों” – เคฐाเคœ्เคฏเคชाเคฒ เค•เคŸाเคฐिเคฏा เค•ा เคฏुเคตाเค“ं เคธे เค†เคน्เคตाเคจ  เคฎें เค—ूंเคœा เคšंเคกीเค—เคข़।

 เคŸैเค—ोเคฐ เคฅिเคเคŸเคฐ เค”เคฐ เคคिเคฐंเค—ा เค…เคฐ्เคฌเคจ เคชाเคฐ्เค• เคฎें 3,000 เคธे เค…เคงिเค• เคธ्เคตเคฏंเคธेเคตเค•ों เคจे เคจाเค—เคฐिเค• เคธुเคฐเค•्เคทा เคจाเคฏเค•ों เค•े เคฐूเคช เคฎें เคจाเคฎांเค•เคจ เค•เคฐाเคฏा। 

เคช्เคฐเคถाเคธเค• เค•ी เคญाเคตเคจाเคค्เคฎเค• เค…เคชीเคฒ เคจे เค…เคฆृเคถ्เคฏ เคฏोเคฆ्เคงाเค“ं เค•ी เคจเคˆ เคชीเคข़ी เค•ो เค•िเคฏा เคช्เคฐेเคฐिเคค ।

เคšंเคกीเค—เคข़, 10 เคฎเคˆ, 2025 เคฏเคน เค•ेเคตเคฒ เคจाเค—เคฐिเค• เคธुเคฐเค•्เคทा เคจाเคฎांเค•เคจ เค…เคญिเคฏाเคจ เคจเคนीं เคฅा; เคฏเคน เค•เคฐ्เคคเคต्เคฏ เค•े เคช्เคฐเคคि เคเค• เค‰เคค्เคธाเคนเคœเคจเค• เค†เคน्เคตाเคจ เคฅा। เคชंเคœाเคฌ เค•े เคฐाเคœ्เคฏเคชाเคฒ เค”เคฐ เคฏूเคŸी เคšंเคกीเค—เคข़ เค•े เคช्เคฐเคถाเคธเค• เคถ्เคฐी เค—ुเคฒाเคฌ เคšंเคฆ เค•เคŸाเคฐिเคฏा เค•े เคฌुเคฆ्เคงिเคฎाเคจ เค”เคฐ เคฆिเคฒ เคธे เค•िเค เค—เค เคจेเคคृเคค्เคต เคฎें, 3,000 เคธे เค…เคงिเค• เคฏुเคตा เคจाเค—เคฐिเค• เคฌเคข़เคคी เค…เคจिเคถ्เคšिเคคเคคा เค•े เคธเคฎเคฏ เคฎें เคจाเค—เคฐिเค• เคธुเคฐเค•्เคทा เคธ्เคตเคฏंเคธेเคตเค•ों เค•े เคฐूเคช เคฎें เคธेเคตा เค•เคฐเคจे เค•े เคฒिเค เค…เคŸूเคŸ เคธंเค•เคฒ्เคช เค•े เคธाเคฅ เค†เค—े เค†เค। เคธेเค•्เคŸเคฐ 18 เคฎें เคŸैเค—ोเคฐ เคฅिเคเคŸเคฐ เค”เคฐ เคธेเค•्เคŸเคฐ 17 เคฎें เคคिเคฐंเค—ा เค…เคฐ्เคฌเคจ เคชाเคฐ्เค• เคฎें เค†เคฏोเคœिเคค เค‡เคธ เค•ाเคฐ्เคฏเค•्เคฐเคฎ เคฎें เคจ เค•ेเคตเคฒ เคœเคฌเคฐเคฆเคธ्เคค เคช्เคฐเคคिเค•्เคฐिเคฏा เคฆेเค–ी เค—เคˆ, เคฌเคฒ्เค•ि เคฐाเคท्เคŸ्เคฐीเคฏ เค—ौเคฐเคต เค”เคฐ เคฏुเคตा เคฆृเคข़ เคธंเค•เคฒ्เคช เค•ी เคญी เคฒเคนเคฐ เคฆेเค–ी เค—เคˆ। 

เคฐाเคœ्เคฏเคชाเคฒ เค•ी เค‰เคชเคธ्เคฅिเคคि เคจे เค‰เคค्เคธाเคน เค•ो เคฌเคข़ाเคฏा  เคฎाเคนौเคฒ เคฎें เคœोเคถ เคญเคฐ เค—เคฏा। เคญाเคตเคจाเค“ं เค”เคฐ เคจैเคคिเค• เคธ्เคชเคท्เคŸเคคा เคธे เคญเคฐे เค‰เคจเค•े เคถเคฌ्เคฆों เคจे เคนเคฐ เคถ्เคฐोเคคा เค•ो เค—เคนเคฐाเคˆ เคธे เคช्เคฐเคญाเคตिเคค เค•िเคฏा - เค–ाเคธเค•เคฐ เคฏुเคตाเค“ं เค•ो, เคœो เคšुเคชเคšाเคช เคฒेเค•िเคจ เค—ंเคญीเคฐเคคा เคธे เค–เคก़े เคฅे, เค•्เคฏोंเค•ि เค‰เคจ्เคนोंเคจे เค‰เคจ्เคนें เค•ेเคตเคฒ เคจाเค—เคฐिเค• เค•े เคฐूเคช เคฎें เคจเคนीं, เคฌเคฒ्เค•ि เคฐाเคท्เคŸ्เคฐ เค•ी เค†เคค्เคฎा เค•े เคฐเค•्เคทเค• เค•े เคฐूเคช เคฎें เคธंเคฌोเคงिเคค เค•िเคฏा।

เคญाเคฐเคค เค•े เค—ुเคฎเคจाเคฎ เคจाเคฏเค•ों เค•ी เคฒंเคฌी เคชเคฐंเคชเคฐा เค•ो เคฏाเคฆ เค•เคฐเคคे เคนुเค, เคœिเคจ्เคนोंเคจे เคฌिเคจा เค•िเคธी เคชเคฆ เคฏा เคฎाเคจ्เคฏเคคा เค•े เคธेเคตा เค•ी, เคฐाเคœ्เคฏเคชाเคฒ เค•เคŸाเคฐिเคฏा เคจे เค…เคคीเคค เค•े เค…เคฆृเคถ्เคฏ เคฏोเคฆ्เคงाเค“ं เค•े เคฌाเคฐे เคฎें เคถ्เคฐเคฆ्เคงा เค•े เคธाเคฅ เคฌाเคค เค•ी - เคœिเคจ्เคนोंเคจे 1962, 1965 เค”เคฐ 1971 เค•े เคฏुเคฆ्เคงों เค•े เคฆौเคฐाเคจ เคธ्เค•ूเคฒों เค•ो เคฌंเค•เคฐों เคฎें เคฌเคฆเคฒ เคฆिเคฏा, เค˜ाเคฏเคฒों เค•ो เคธुเคฐเค•्เคทिเคค เคธ्เคฅाเคจ เคชเคฐ เคชเคนुंเคšाเคฏा เค”เคฐ เคฌिเคจा เค•िเคธी เค‡เคจाเคฎ เค•ी เค‰เคฎ्เคฎीเคฆ เค•े เคฆिเคจ-เคฐाเคค เค•ाเคฎ เค•िเคฏा। เค‰เคจ्เคนोंเคจे เค•เคนा, "เค‰เคจเค•े เคชाเคธ เค•ोเคˆ เคชเคฆเค• เคจเคนीं เคฅा, เคฒेเค•िเคจ เค‰เคจเค•े เค…ंเคฆเคฐ เคญाเคฐเคค เค•ा เคฆिเคฒ เคงเคก़เค• เคฐเคนा เคฅा।"

เค‰เคจ्เคนोंเคจे เคธเคญी เค•ो เคฏाเคฆ เคฆिเคฒाเคฏा เค•ि เคœเคฌ เคนเคฎाเคฐे เคฌเคนाเคฆुเคฐ เคธैเคจिเค• เคนเคฎाเคฐी เคธीเคฎाเค“ं เค•ी เคฐเค•्เคทा เค•เคฐเคคे เคนैं, เคคो เคจाเค—เคฐिเค• เคธ्เคตเคฏंเคธेเคตเค•ों เค•ी เคœिเคฎ्เคฎेเคฆाเคฐी เคนै เค•ि เคตे เคนเคฎाเคฐे เคฐाเคท्เคŸ्เคฐ เค•ी เคญाเคตเคจा เค•ो เคนเคฎाเคฐे เคญीเคคเคฐ เคธे - เคนเคฎाเคฐी เค—เคฒिเคฏों, เคนเคฎाเคฐे เค˜เคฐों, เคนเคฎाเคฐे เคฎोเคนเคฒ्เคฒों เคฎें เคธुเคฐเค•्เคทिเคค เคฐเค–ें। เค‰เคจ्เคนोंเคจे เค˜ोเคทเคฃा เค•ी, "เคจाเค—เคฐिเค• เคธुเคฐเค•्เคทा เค•ेเคตเคฒ เคเค• เคธेเคตा เคจเคนीं เคนै, เคฏเคน เคเค• เคญाเคตเคจा เคนै, เคเค• เคชเคตिเคค्เคฐ เคœिเคฎ्เคฎेเคฆाเคฐी เคนै - เคฎाเคคृเคญूเคฎि เค•े เค†เคน्เคตाเคจ เคชเคฐ เค–เคก़े เคนोเคจे เค•ी เคถเคชเคฅ।"  

เคฐाเคœ्เคฏเคชाเคฒ เค•เคŸाเคฐिเคฏा เคจे เค…เคชเคจे เคช्เคฐเคญाเคตเคถाเคฒी เคธंเคฌोเคงเคจ เคฎें เคฏुเคตाเค“ं เคธे เคฆिเคฒ เคธे เค…เคชीเคฒ เค•ी เค”เคฐ เค‰เคจ्เคนें เค…เค—्เคฐिเคฎ เคฎोเคฐ्เคšे เค•े เคชीเค›े เค•ी เคคाเค•เคค เคฌเคจเคจे เค•ा เค†เค—्เคฐเคน เค•िเคฏा। เค‰เคจ्เคนोंเคจे เค•เคนा, "เค†เคช เคญाเคฐเคค เค•ा เคญเคตिเคท्เคฏ เคนैं, เคฒेเค•िเคจ เค‡เคธ เคธเคฎเคฏ เค†เคช เค‡เคธเค•ी เคขाเคฒ เคญी เคนैं।" เคŸैเค—ोเคฐ เคฅिเคเคŸเคฐ เคฎें เค‰เคจเค•े เคญाเคทเคฃ เค•े เคฌाเคฆ เคคाเคฒिเคฏों เค•ी เค—เคก़เค—เคก़ाเคนเคŸ เค—ूंเคœ เค‰เค ी। เคคिเคฐंเค—ा เคถเคนเคฐी เคชाเคฐ्เค• เคฎें เคฒเคนเคฐाเคคे เคคिเคฐंเค—े เค•े เคจीเคšे เคธैเค•เคก़ों เคฒोเค—ों เคจे เคจ เค•ेเคตเคฒ เคฏुเคฆ्เคง เค•े เคธเคฎเคฏ, เคฌเคฒ्เค•ि เคนเคฐ เคธंเค•เคŸ เคฎें เคธेเคตा เค•เคฐเคจे เค•ी เคถเคชเคฅ เคฒी - เคšाเคนे เคตเคน เค†เคชเคฆा เคนो, เค†เคชाเคคเค•ाเคฒ เคนो เคฏा เค…เคฐाเคœเค•เคคा เคฎें เคถांเคคि เค•ी เค†เคตเคถ्เคฏเค•เคคा เคนो। 

เค•เคˆ เคฒोเค—ों เค•े เคฒिเค เคฏเคน เคเค• เคฎเคนเคค्เคตเคชूเคฐ्เคฃ เคฎोเคก़ เคฅा - เคเค• เคเคธा เค•्เคทเคฃ เคœเคฌ เคจाเค—เคฐिเค• เคนोเคจे เค•ा เค—เคนเคฐा เค…เคฐ्เคฅ เคนुเค†। เคนเคœाเคฐों เคฒोเค—ों เคจे เคœैเคธे เคนी เคนเคธ्เคคाเค•्เคทเคฐ เค•िเค, เค‰เคจเค•ी เค†ँเค–ों เคฎें เคเค• เคจเคฏा เค‰เคฆ्เคฆेเคถ्เคฏ เคเคฒเค• เคฐเคนा เคฅा - เคเค• เคเคธे เคจेเคคा เคธे เคช्เคฐेเคฐिเคค เคœो เคจ เค•ेเคตเคฒ เค‰เคจเคธे เคฌाเคค เค•เคฐเคคा เคฅा, เคฌเคฒ्เค•ि เค‰เคจ เคชเคฐ เคตिเคถ्เคตाเคธ เค•เคฐเคคा เคฅा। 

เคฐाเคœ्เคฏเคชाเคฒ เคธ्เคตเคฏंเคธेเคตเค•ों เค•े เคฌीเคš เคšเคฒे เค—เค, เคช्เคฐोเคค्เคธाเคนเคจ เค•े เคถเคฌ्เคฆों เค•ा เค†เคฆाเคจ-เคช्เคฐเคฆाเคจ เค•िเคฏा, เค•ंเคงों เคชเคฐ เคเค• เค†เคถ्เคตเคธ्เคค เคนाเคฅ เคฐเค–ा เค”เคฐ เคช्เคฐเคค्เคฏेเค• เค•ो เคฏाเคฆ เคฆिเคฒाเคฏा: "เค†เคช เค•िเคธी เคธैเคจिเค• เคธे เค•เคฎ เคจเคนीं เคนैं। เค†เคช เคญाเคฐเคค เค•ा เคตिเคถ्เคตाเคธ เคฒेเค•เคฐ เคšเคฒเคคे เคนैं।" 

 เค‡เคธ เคเคคिเคนाเคธिเค• เคฆिเคจ เคชเคฐ 3,000 เคธे เค…เคงिเค• เคธिเคตिเคฒ เคกिเคซेंเคธ เคธ्เคตเคฏंเคธेเคตเค•ों เค•ा เคจाเคฎांเค•เคจ เคนुเค† - เคฏुเคตा, เคฆृเคข़ เคจिเคถ्เคšเคฏी เค”เคฐ เคœเคฌ เคญी เคฆेเคถ เค•ो เค‰เคจเค•ी เค†เคตเคถ्เคฏเค•เคคा เคนो, เคตे เค†เค—े เค†เคจे เค•े เคฒिเค เคคैเคฏाเคฐ เคนैं। เคฏเคน เคเค• เคธเคซเคฒเคคा เคธे เค•เคนीं เค…เคงिเค• เคฅा - เคฏเคน เคเค• เค†ंเคฆोเคฒเคจ เค•ो เคซिเคฐ เคธे เคœเค—ाเคจे เคตाเคฒा เคฅा, เคœिเคธเค•ा เคจेเคคृเคค्เคต เคเค• เคเคธे เคฐाเคœเคจेเคคा เคจे เค•िเคฏा เคœिเคธเค•ी เค†เคตाเคœ़ เคฎें เค…เคจुเคญเคต เค•ी เคฌुเคฆ्เคงि เค”เคฐ เคฆेเคถเคญเค•्เคค เค•ी เค—เคฐ्เคฎเคœोเคถी เคนै।

เคšंเคกीเค—เคข़ เค•े เค—ृเคน เคธเคšिเคต เคถ्เคฐी เคฎंเคฆीเคช เคธिंเคน เคฌเคฐाเคก़, เคšंเคกीเค—เคข़ เค•े เคกिเคช्เคŸी เค•เคฎिเคถ्เคจเคฐ เคถ्เคฐी เคจिเคถांเคค เค•ुเคฎाเคฐ เคฏाเคฆเคต, เคฏूเคŸी, เคšंเคกीเค—เคข़ เค•ी เคเคธเคเคธเคชी เคธुเคถ्เคฐी เค•ंเคตเคฐเคฆीเคช เค•ौเคฐ เค”เคฐ เคšंเคกीเค—เคข़ เคช्เคฐเคถाเคธเคจ เค•े เค…เคจ्เคฏ เค…เคงिเค•ाเคฐी เคญी เค‡เคธ เค•ाเคฐ्เคฏเค•्เคฐเคฎ เค•े เคฆौเคฐाเคจ เคฎौเคœूเคฆ เคฅे।

Alert Updates Amid India Pakistan Tensions - Chandigarh Mohali Panchkula

10 May, 2025
General advisory;

Situation at the border districts is critical
Avoid large gatherings or crowd. 
Avoid moving out in the open.
Residents in tall buildings to stay very alert.  In case they hear the sirens, they shall immediately follow the directions. 
Avoid Malls and high rise commercial buildings, in case not necessary. 
Stay calm. All above are precautionary measures for our safety.
Please cooperate


10th May, 2025

DC SAS Nagar


10 May, 2024 15:31 

SAS NAGAR NO FLY ZONE alert 

11 may, 2025

Friday, May 9, 2025

Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla calls emergency response meeting amidst India-Pakistan tensions*



*Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla calls emergency response meeting amidst India-Pakistan tensions*

*Chandigarh, May 9:-*
In a swift and proactive response to the escalating tension between India and Pakistan, Chandigarh Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla today convened an Special meeting with top officials of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.

The meeting was attended by Municipal Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Senior Deputy Mayor Sh. Jasbir Singh Bunty, Deputy Mayor Smt. Taruna Mehta, all Joint Commissioners, Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineers and senior officers of the Corporation.

Mayor Babla, while expressing deep concern for the safety and well-being of Chandigarh residents, issued a series of urgent instructions to ensure the city’s preparedness for any emergency. She emphasized that “citizens’ safety is our topmost priority, and the Municipal Corporation is fully mobilized to respond swiftly and efficiently.”
Key measures initiated under the Mayor’s leadership include:

• Emergency Control Room Activated:
A 24x7 Control Room has been established at ICCC (Tel: 0172-2787200) to handle all emergency calls. A dedicated team under the supervision of SDE Sh. Rudesh Kumar has been deputed to manage operations, with full support from designated staff.

• Blackout Protocols & Street Light Management:
The Mayor instructed the immediate implementation of a blackout plan. SE (Horticulture) has been appointed as Nodal Officer to oversee switching off street and solar lights and raising sirens if required. Coordination with CREST and engineering departments has been ensured.

• Water Supply Management:
In the event of electricity failure, the SE (Public Health) has been directed to ensure uninterrupted water supply through tankers. Contact details of key officials are being centralized in the Control Room.

• Public Advisory via RWAs/MWAs:
Area engineers are directed to meet Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and Market Welfare Associations (MWAs) to advise on blackout protocols, preventing public panic, discouraging hoarding, and ensuring compliance with emergency advisories.

• Identification of Evacuation Centres:
Community Centres across Chandigarh are being identified and prepared to function as evacuation centres if required, with logistical arrangements for boarding and lodging.

• Security of Critical Installations:
Vital infrastructure such as waterworks, tubewells, and ICCC are to be secured. Only verified government personnel will be permitted access to these locations.

• Mobilization of Machinery:
The Mechanical and Transport wing is preparing an inventory of all government and private machinery (JCBs, tippers, trucks) along with drivers’ contact information for rapid deployment during emergencies.

• Readiness of Fire & Rescue Services:
The Chief Fire Officer has been directed to ensure that all fire and rescue operations are on high alert and fully operational.

Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla urged the citizens of Chandigarh to remain calm, avoid rumors, and cooperate with authorities. She reassured that all departments are on full alert and Chandigarh is fully prepared to meet any contingency.

“MC taking every step possible to ensure the safety and resilience of our city. I appeal to the public to stay vigilant, stay informed through official channels, and avoid panic,” .


Panchkula schools closed, Punjab University exams exams postponed amid tensions between India and Pakistan - 9 May, 2025

เคชंเคšเค•ूเคฒा เคœिเคฒा เคฎें เคธเคญी เคถिเค•्เคทเคฃ เคธंเคธ्เคฅाเคจ เคฌंเคฆ เคฐเค–เคจे เค•े เค†เคฆेเคถ 
เคชंเคšเค•ूเคฒा 8 เคฎเคˆ।
เคตเคฐ्เคคเคฎाเคจ เคนाเคฒाเคค เค•ो เคฆेเค–เคคे เคนुเค เค‰เคชाเคฏुเค•्เคค เคฎोเคจिเค•ा เค—ुเคช्เคคा เคจे เคชंเคšเค•ूเคฒा เคœिเคฒा เค•े เคธเคญी เคธเคฐเค•ाเคฐी เค”เคฐ เค—ैเคฐ เคธเคฐเค•ाเคฐी เคถिเค•्เคทเคฃ เคธंเคธ्เคฅाเคจों เค•ो 9 เค”เคฐ 10 เคฎเคˆ เค•े เคฒिเค เคฌंเคฆ เค•เคฐเคจे เค•े เค†เคฆेเคถ เคฆिเค เคนैं

เค‰เคชाเคฏुเค•्เคค เคฎोเคจिเค•ा เค—ुเคช्เคคा เคจे เคฌเคคाเคฏा เค•ि เค†เคชाเคค เคธ्เคฅिเคคि เค•े เคฎเคฆ्เคฆेเคจเคœเคฐ เคธเคญी เคธเคฐเค•ाเคฐी เค”เคฐ เค—ैเคฐ เคธเคฐเค•ाเคฐी เคธ्เค•ूเคฒों เค•े เคธाเคฅ-เคธाเคฅ เค•ॉเคฒेเคœ เคเคตं เค…เคจ्เคฏ เคถिเค•्เคทเคฃ เคธंเคธ्เคฅाเคจों เค•ो 9 เค”เคฐ 10 เคฎเคˆ เค•े เคฒिเค เคฌंเคฆ เคฐเค–เคจे เค•ा เคจिเคฐ्เคฃเคฏ เคฒिเคฏा เค—เคฏा เคนै। เค‰เคจ्เคนोंเคจे เค•เคนा เค•ि เคธाเคฐी เค…เคฒเคฐ्เคŸ เคฐเคนें เค”เคฐ เคœिเคฒा เคช्เคฐเคถाเคธเคจ เค•ी เค“เคฐ เคธे เคœाเคฐी เคธूเคšเคจाเค“ं เค•ा เคชाเคฒเคจ เค•เคฐें เค”เคฐ เคธเคคเคฐ्เค•เคคा เคฌเคฐเคคें।

Panjab University, Chandigarh 

Dated: 08th May, 2025

This is for the information of the public in general and students in particular that the exams scheduled for 9, 10 and 12 May, 2025 are postponed. New dates will be announced later on.

Controller of Examinations, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

MC Conducts Briefing Session on Rain Water Harvesting for RWA Members*



*MC Conducts Briefing Session on Rain Water Harvesting for RWA Members*

*Chandigarh, May 6:-*
The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh organized a comprehensive briefing session for members of various Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) at the Jal Shakti Kendra, Water Works, Sector 37, to promote awareness and understanding of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) technology and the construction of structures/pits for water conservation.

The session was attended by engineering staff and officials from the Municipal Corporation, RWA representatives from different sectors, and water conservation experts. The aim of the session was to encourage RWAs to adopt sustainable water management practices and assist them with the technical aspects of implementing rainwater harvesting systems within their respective residential areas.

During the session, detailed presentations were made on the design, construction, and maintenance of RWH structures, along with discussions on the environmental and long-term economic benefits of rainwater conservation. Attendees were also guided on how to seek support from the Municipal Corporation for implementing such systems.

While sharing about the awareness campaign, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC Chandigarh said that this initiative is part of the ongoing efforts under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, reflecting the commitment of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh towards sustainable urban development and efficient water resource management.

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Sunday, May 4, 2025

NINE, PGIMER, organizes Walkathon to Combat Drug Addiction as a part of the Ongoing initiative ‘Nashamukt Chandigarh’*

NINE, PGIMER, organizes Walkathon

*NINE, PGIMER, organizes Walkathon to Combat Drug Addiction as a part of the Ongoing initiative ‘Nashamukt Chandigarh’* 

In response to the clarion call for a "Nashamukat Chandigarh" by the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, the National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), PGIMER, Chandigarh, organized a "Walk for Drug Free Chandigarh" walkathon to raise awareness about the dangers of drug addiction. 

The event, held on the PGI campus, was flagged off by *Prof. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, PGIMER* , and *Dr. Sukphal Kaur, Principal, NINE, PGIMER* .
 
While commending the efforts of NINE, *Prof. Vipin Koushal* emphasized the importance of continuous education on drug de-addiction, stating, “Channelizing youth energy in a constructive manner is extremely important to dissuade them from drug abuse as well as to combat drug addiction and our event is a step in the direction of ongoing efforts in Chandigarh to address and reduce drug abuse within the community.”


Thursday, May 1, 2025

MC Chandigarh launches 7 days Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidaari abhiyan



*MC Chandigarh launches 7 days Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidaari abhiyan*

*Mayor appeals citizens to join hands in this initiative*

*Chandigrh, May 1:-* The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has launched week long cleanliness campaign of Rain Water Harvesting structures throughout city here today under the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidaari’ initiative from 1st May to 7th May, 2025.

While speaking about the campaign City Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla said that under this campaign, all the rainwater harvesting structures are being cleaned across the city to enhance rainwater harvesting and ensure long-term water sustainability.

She said that water conservation is not just a policy, it’s an attempt and a virtue as well; it has generosity as well and responsibility too. She said that water was not just a resource but a question of life and the future of humanity. She expressed happiness towards the inception of public participation in the meaningful efforts of water conservation.

Commissioner, MC, Chandigarh Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS said on the occasion that Chandigarh would become a inspiration in water conservation in the country. Highlighting the importance of a conscious citizen, public participation and people’s movement, the Commissioner said that water conservation is not just a matter of policies but also social commitment. He said that water can only be saved when its misuse ends, consumption is reduced, water is reused, water sources are recharged and contaminated water is recycled. He highlighted the importance of embracing innovative approaches and modern technologies in this mission.

The MC Chandigarh also organized a briefing session for residents at the Jal Shakti Kendra, Sector 37 under one week “Catch the Rain’ initiative focused on cleaning and maintenance of rainwater harvesting structures, water conservation and its importance, role of community in water conservation. The objective of the session was to educate and involve RWAs in water conservation activities, promoting community-led initiatives and responsible water management practices.

In addition to that site visit of RWH structures was done by a team of officers led by Dr. Priyanka, Scientist C, from the Central Ground Water Board (C GWB), Chandigarh during which on-ground inspection of the rainwater harvesting structure located at the maintenance booth in sector 15, Chandigarh was carried out under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidaari initiative. Cleanliness drive of rain water harvesting structures was also carried out in community centres and maintenance booth, sector 15.

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