Speaker Praises Joint Government Efforts for Social Upliftment

March 14, 2024

Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta emphasised the joint efforts of the Central and State Governments in implementing various schemes aimed at uplifting the socio-economically disadvantaged sections of society. He highlighted the objective of integrating these marginalized groups into the mainstream society to foster their contribution towards the nation’s and...

Dashmesh Cricket Academy dominates Hansraj in NSS Trophy clash

March 13, 2024

Dashmesh Cricket Academy, Zirakpur, emerged victorious against Hansraj Cricket Academy, Panchkula, by 83 runs in the 4th Late Lala Amarnath Agarwal Men’s Senior Cricket Tournament for the NSS Trophy at IVCA Cricket Ground, Derabassi. The match witnessed three out- standing centuries by Paras, Devang Kaushik, and Jaskaran Singh Paul. Batting...

National seminars, workshops galore in Swami Dayanand’s honour

March 13, 2024

Throughout the year-long celebrations marking the 200th Birth Anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, a series of 12 special lectures, 3 workshops, 2 national seminars, and an Inter-University Declamation contest were conducted. Noteworthy figures such as Prof. Sudhir Arya, Dr. Pushpinder Joshi, Dr. Vi- kram, Prof. J. P. Semwal, Dr. Satyan...

Chandigarh witnesses grand launch of KIRTI by Anurag Thakur

March 13, 2024

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launches Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme in Chandigarh The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) pro- gram at Chandigarh’s Sector 7 sports complex. The initiative, aimed at school children aged 9...

Inclusive dialogue: Chandigarh’s LGBTQIA+ conference gains support

March 13, 2024

Chandigarh recently hosted a roundtable conference focused on fostering inclusivity and bridging the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and institutions, with support from the British Deputy High Commission, Chandigarh. Organized by Rubaroo, a Hyderabad-based NGO specializing in social inclusion, the conference brought together diverse stakeholders committed to advancing LGBTQIA+ rights....

UT Chandigarh Advisor chairs meeting on recruitment rule

March 13, 2024

In a meeting chaired by Rajeev Verma, Advisor to the Administrator of UT Chandigarh, a comprehensive review of the recruitment rules for various positions in the Chandigarh administration departments took place. During the meeting, directives were issued to expedite the creation or revival of posts and the formulation of corresponding...

Smart City Chandigarh introduces ‘Swachhata Ki Pustak’ in school

March 13, 2024

Smart City Chandigarh takes a pioneering step in civic science education by launching “Swachhata Ki Pustak: Smart Citizens = Happy Citizens.” The Collector’s Edition, a historic initiative in collaboration with Outlook magazine, becomes part of the school curriculum for the first time in the country. Governor Banwari Lal Purohit unveiled...

Chandigarh Congress accuses BJP of widespread corruption in MC

March 13, 2024

Chandigarh’s Congress party has strongly condemned the BJP and its administration at the Municipal Corporation, accusing them of widespread corruption that has adversely impacted the city’s high standards of civic life. The Congress alleges that the BJP-led Corporation’s corruption has led to a hefty burden of Rs 500 crore in...

Haryana Child Welfare Council hosts adoption ceremony

March 13, 2024

A ceremony commemorating adoption took place at the Haryana State Child Welfare Council’s crèche in Sector 15, with Vikrant Khandelwal, the Organization Minister of Bharat Vikas Parishad, serving as the chief guest. Ranjita Mehta, the Honorary General Secretary of the Council, welcomed Khandelwal and briefed him on the council’s activities....

Path to Prosperity: CM Mann’s Comprehensive Development Approach

March 13, 2024

The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is making dedicated efforts towards the comprehensive development of all sections of the state. Aiming to uplift the visually impaired and persons with disabilities, the government will soon implement fare concessions for attendants of visually impaired individuals on government buses...