Ramesh Goyat

UT Chandigarh administrator honours Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs’ Day

January 31, 2024

The Punjab Governor and Administrator of UT, Chandigarh, Banwari Lal Purohit, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his death anniversary, observed as Martyrs’ Day nationwide. The Governor, accompanied by Additional Chief Secretary K. Siva Prasad and other officers and staff members of Punjab Raj Bhavan, observed a...

Mayoral polls: AAP leader Prem Garg slams BJP, calls for accountability

January 31, 2024

Amidst controversy surrounding BJP’s Manoj Sonkar’s victory in the Chandigarh mayoral polls, Aam Aadmi Party and Congress leaders raise questions. Former AAP Convenor Prem Garg condemns the outcome, alleging a violation of democratic principles akin to the day of Gandhiji’s assassination. Garg criticises the BJP for compromising the sacred Constitution....

Chandigarh mayoral polls marred by BJP’s democracy violation: Bansal

January 31, 2024

Former Union Minister Pawan Bansal has accused the BJP of undermining democracy during the Chandigarh mayoral polls, labelling their actions as an assault on democratic principles. Bansal expressed concern over the cancellation of 8 votes in the Municipal Corporation elections, constituting more than 25 percent of the total votes. He...

Grappling sports take centre stage in Punjab

January 30, 2024

The recently formed Grappling Sports Association is set to introduce the sport in Punjab, organising training programmes for athletes, coaches, and referees. The initiative aims to popularize grappling through regional championships, with the first tournament scheduled in Jalandhar next month. Akshay Tiwari, President of the Punjab State Grappling Sports Association,...

Pradyuman Singh assumes dual role as Excise & Taxation Commissioner

January 30, 2024

Pradyuman Singh has assumed the role of Additional Excise and Taxation Commissioner cum Collector Excise, succeeding IAS officer Rupesh Kumar. A member of HCS (Haryana Civil Service), Singh concurrently manages responsibilities as CTU Director in Chandigarh UT and Secretary in RLA. Emphasising a commitment to combat illegal liquor trade, Singh...

Rajiv Verma appointed advisor to Chandigarh administrator

January 30, 2024

Chandigarh Administrator will have a new advisor in the form of Rajiv Verma, the Chief Secretary of Puducherry. The Union Home Ministry issued orders for his appointment on Monday, filling the position left vacant for three months following Dr. Dharampal›s retirement. A 1992 batch IAS officer, Verma holds an M.Tech...

BJP’s Yuva Morcha launches ‘Coffee with BJYM’ outreach programme

January 30, 2024

The newly appointed team of Yuva Morcha in BJP Chandigarh, led by President Mehakvir Singh Sandhu, has launched an innovative contact and public relations programme titled “Coffee with BJYM.” As part of this initiative, state team members engage with BJP senior leaders in informal settings. In a recent event, Mehakvir...

Chandigarh gears up for mayoral polls today with tight security

January 30, 2024

The Municipal Corporation mayoral election is scheduled for Tuesday as per the directives of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. In its decision, the court mandated that the elections would be conducted under the supervision of a presiding officer, with complete security provided to all councilors by Chandigarh Police. The...

Students enthralled by live streaming of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024

January 30, 2024

The seventh edition of Pariksha pe Charcha, an eagerly awaited novel initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, was enthusiastically viewed by the examinees of the session. In yet another novel initiative this year, the program was livestreamed in all private and government schools of Chandigarh. A special screening was...

Man fatally attacked with hammer in domestic dispute

January 30, 2024

A case of murder, involving a man being struck on the head with a hammer, has come to light in Sector 20 of Panchkula. According to the information received, the individual had gone to mediate a dispute between a husband and wife. In a fit of anger, the husband attacked...

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