Introduction: In a recent development that has raised concerns over the legality and legitimacy of the Punjab Assembly Session held on 19th and 20th June 2023, Governor Banwarilal Purohit has expressed reservations and questioned the session convened by the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. The Governor’s actions have

Chandigarh, July 17:   The three-day ‘Amit Yuva Kalotsav’ festival, organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration, was inaugurated today by Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh. The festival, taking place from 17th to 19th July

Chandigarh: In a continued effort to combat the high prevalence of anaemia, the Anaemia-free Chandigarh campaign, launched on 6th September 2019 by the Hon’ble Administrator of UT Chandigarh, has introduced a new initiative called the POSHAN Membership Scheme. The campaign, which has made significant progress in addressing anaemia, particularly among

Chandigarh, 14 July (Kulbir Kalsi) – Mainland Films (Canada) and Mainsite Pictures (India) have unveiled the trailer for their latest film “Balle O Chalaak Sajjna,” a compelling social drama that delves into the societal pressures faced by two brothers, Hakam and Varyam. Produced by Param Sidhu, Guri Pandher, and Sukhi

In a departure from the tradition of aerial surveys, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann personally inspected the flood-affected areas today, immersing himself in the relief operations. Dressed in a white Kurta Pyjama, the Chief Minister, accompanied by senior state government officials and district administrators, waded into waterlogged fields to oversee

Torrential rains deluged major roads and residential streets, severely disrupting normal life in the region. While the adverse weather conditions did not affect air and rail traffic in the tricity, the situation on the roadways was vastly different, with areas submerged for extended periods. This resulted in vehicle breakdowns, stranded

Chandigarh, July 8, 2023 (Kulbir Singh Kalsi): The Indian pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a sea-change thanks to the support of the governments at the Centre and in the states, said Nikhil Aggarwal, CEO, Panchkula-based Ernst Pharmacia , adding that by 2026, there will be remarkable transformation in cancer treatment thanks

Chandigarh, July 7: In a bid to transform the health infrastructure and services in Chandigarh, the Adviser to the Administrator emphasized the need for renovating, upgrading, and modernizing all Health & Wellness Centers (HWCs) in the Union Territory (UT). The objective is to make Chandigarh a role model for the

Chandigarh, July 7:   Ambassador of Germany to India, Philipp Ackermann called on the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Sh. Banwari Lal Purohit at Punjab Raj Bhawan, here today. During the meeting, the Governor and Ambassador engaged in fruitful discussions on various subjects. The use of German machinery

Date: 6 July 2023 Chandigarh: A significant meeting was convened by the Home Secretary of the Chandigarh Administration, bringing together Secretaries and Senior Officers from various departments, to tackle the challenges encountered by transgender persons in light of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The session focused on