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   *33rd International Public Health Management Development Program Inaugurated at PGIMER, Chandigarh*  PGIMER flagship ITEC Leadership program celebrates decennial milestone  *Global health leaders gather at PGIMER for the landmark 10-year milestone of IPHMDP*   *The 33rd International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP) was inaugurated at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, by Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER Chandigarh, and Mr. Viraj Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in the presence of 43 clinical and public health professionals from 20 countries.* The inauguration marked the decennial celebration of the globally recognized flagship program that has trained nearly 1,700 healthcare professionals, administrators, and public health leaders from 97 countries in 10 years, emerging as an important platform for India’s public health diplomacy, South-South...

*MCC cracks down on encroachments across city; 64 challans issued in major enforcement drives* *Chandigarh, May 20:-* Continuing its strict action against illegal encroachments and unauthorized occupation of public spaces, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today carried out intensive anti-encroachment drives in various parts of the city including Burail, Sector 40/41 markets and Bank Square Sector 17.  During the special enforcement operations, a total of 64 challans were issued against violators for causing obstruction and inconvenience in public areas. The drives were conducted by the Enforcement Wing of MC Chandigarh with the objective of ensuring smooth movement of pedestrians and vehicles, maintaining cleanliness and preventing illegal occupation of roads, market corridors and other public spaces. In Burail, MCC teams along with the Engineering Wing conducted a special drive near the Motor Market and Kabari shops situated on Phirni Road. The action was initiated against ill...

*MCC launches special drive to remove Non-Biodegradable Waste from Dadumajra dumping site* *Chandigarh, May 20:-* Acting in compliance with the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today launched a special drive for removal of non-biodegradable material from the dumping site at Dadumajra. The intensive drive will continue from 20th May to 23rd May, 2026. MC Chief Engineer Sh. Sanjay Arora personally initiated the process of collection and removal of non-biodegradable waste material at the dumping site. The drive witnessed active participation of officials and staff from various wings of the Municipal Corporation, including Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, SDEs and Safaimitras from the Public Health Wing, Horticulture Wing, Sanitation Department and B&R Wing. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Engineer informed that the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh to clear the entire d...

*Joint Commissioner, Panchkula Municipal Corporation Mrs. Simarjit Kaur, conducts surprise inspection of Sectors 9, 15, and 19* *Reviews sanitation arrangements, secondary collection points, and garbage vulnerable points (GVPs)* *Issues directions for repair and maintenance of roads and streets* *Inspects special plastic collection boxes installed at Municipal Corporation Office* Panchkula, May 20: Mrs. Simarjit Kaur, Joint Commissioner of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation, conducted a surprise inspection of Sectors 9, 15, and 19 today. During the visit, she reviewed sanitation systems, secondary collection points, and Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs). While inspecting roads and internal streets, she directed the concerned officials to ensure prompt repair of damaged roads and street infrastructure. Emphasising improved sanitation standards, she instructed Assistant Sanitary Inspectors (ASIs) and sanitation staff to ensure regular and timely cleaning of all designated points to preve...

Chandigarh, May 20, 2026: It is informed for the general public/residents of Chandigarh that the registration for participation in the e-auction of new registration series “CH01DE”, along with re-auction of leftover fancy/special registration numbers of series “CH01DD”, “CH01DC”, “CH01DB” and “CH01DA”, will commence from May 22, 2026 (10:00 AM) and continue till May 29, 2026 (05:00 PM). The e-bidding process will be conducted from May 30, 2026 (10:00 AM) to June 1, 2026 (05:00 PM). Vehicle owners can register themselves on the National Transport website at  vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy. The link is also available on the Chandigarh Administration, Transport Department website at  chdtransport.gov.in. After registration, applicants will receive a Unique Acknowledgement Number (UAN). Only vehicle owners who have purchased vehicles with a Chandigarh address shall be eligible to participate in the e-auction. Sale Letter (Form No. 21), UID (Aadhaar Card) and Chandigarh address pro...

  Chief Secretary Reviews Public Transport Services and Road Safety Measures in Chandigarh Chandigarh, May 14, 2026: Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, today reviewed the functioning of the Transport Department, Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) and State Transport Authority (STA), with emphasis on strengthening public transport services, expansion of the e-bus fleet and improving road safety mechanisms in the city. Present during the meeting were Sh. Diprava Lakra, IAS, Secretary Transport, Chandigarh Administration along with Joint Secretary-cum Director Transport, Secretary STA UT Chandigarh and GM, CTU. During the meeting, it was informed that 397 buses are presently operational within Chandigarh city, while 269 buses are operating on inter-state routes. It was also apprised that 139 e-buses are currently operational and 41 additional e-buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme are expected to be inducted by June 2026. It was further informed...