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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date without
late fee for submission of exam form for December, 2025 Term-end Examinations upto 20 th
October, 2025 for ODL & online programmes (Pen & Paper and CBT Mode).
Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Sr. Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Centre
Chandigarh informed Regional Centre Chandigarh has expressed that all students are
advised to carefully select and fill their Examination Centre code while submitting the online
examination form, as no request for change of centre will be entertained at a later stage.
The eligible students can apply for registration for December 2025 TEE through the Student
Portal on the Samarth Platform. Students are required to login to their account at the link :
https://exam.ignou.ac.in/ and submit the exam form up to 20 th October 2025 (without late
fee).

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Chandigarh, October 1:

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In a pioneering step toward a cleaner, greener city, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh launched a special awareness drive titled “Plastic Bag Hatayen, Kapde ke Bag Apnayen” under the Swachhotsav and Swachhta Hi Seva Pakhwara campaign. The event took place at Sector 26 Mandi, with the aim to promote eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic.

The campaign was officially launched by Sh. Pardeep Kumar, IAS, Special Commissioner, MCC, who distributed free cloth bags to shoppers and encouraged them to adopt sustainable practices. He was joined by Area Councillor Sh. Dalip Sharma, Chief Engineer Sh. Sanjay Arora, other senior officials, and local shopkeepers.

The MCC team under the leadership of Special Commissioner also conducted a plastic waste collection drive in the Mandi area and educated shopkeepers, vendors, and residents on the importance of waste segregation at the source.

Speaking at the occasion, Sh. Pardeep Kumar emphasized the hazardous effects of single-use plastic and reiterated MCC’s commitment to making Chandigarh plastic-free. He urged citizens to completely shun polythene bags and shift to cloth or other biodegradable alternatives.
To further support the movement, the MCC plans to organize exhibitions in collaboration with NGOs to provide training on making paper and cloth bags using waste newspapers, old cloths and reusable materials.

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*Chandigarh, September:-* 

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In a heartening fusion of cultural reverence and environmental responsibility, the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh organized a unique zero-waste event — ‘Swachh Kanjak Pooja’ — on the occasion of Maha Saptami during the Navratras at the Community Centre, Vikas Nagar, Mauli Jagran. This special initiative, held under the banner of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Pakhwara’, celebrated both tradition and sustainability.

The event saw enthusiastic participation from the community and was graced by key dignitaries including City Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla, MC Special Commissioner Sh. Pardeep Kumar, IAS, local councillor Sh. Manoj Sonkar, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Inderdeep Kaur, and other officials. The dignitaries performed the sacred ‘Kanjak Pooja’, honouring 108 young girls as ‘Little Champions of Cleanliness’ for symbolizing purity and the power of change.

Over two hundred girls were served traditional prasad as part of the Kanya Pooja ritual — all conducted while maintaining zero-waste standards. Food was served using steel and biodegradable paper plates procured through a women’s self-help group, underlining the importance of both sustainability and women’s empowerment.

Speaking on the occasion, the Mayor remarked,

“This initiative not only honors our rich cultural traditions but also teaches the importance of cleanliness and sustainability to our children. Small changes—like waste segregation and adopting zero-waste practices—can pave the way for a greener city and help us perform better in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan.”

Special Commissioner Sh. Pardeep Kumar, IAS, added,

“The success of the Swachh Kanjak Pooja reflects MCC’s unwavering commitment to fostering a cleaner, greener, and more responsible society. Events like these inspire communities to adopt eco-conscious practices.”

The event featured sustainable arrangements such as cloth tents, steel utensils sourced from Bartan Bhandar, a women’s self-help group under the DAY-NULM initiative, and twin bins for waste segregation to ensure minimal environmental footprint.

The women’s self-help group not only supplied the eco-friendly materials but also prepared the food for the event, showcasing the vital role of community participation in driving impactful civic initiatives.

By seamlessly blending culture, cleanliness, and community, the Swachh Kanjak Pooja stands as a powerful example of how traditional festivities can be reimagined to promote environmental awareness and social responsibility among the younger generation.

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*100-Day Urban Waste Management Mentorship Program Kicks Off*

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*Chandigarh, September 27:-* In a significant step towards strengthening inter-city collaboration and promoting best practices in urban sanitation, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Municipal Corporation Panchkula under the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative of the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U).

The MoU signing ceremony took place at the office of MC Chandigarh in the presence of Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla, Mayor of Chandigarh and Sh. Kulbhushan Goyal, Mayor of Panchkula. Also present were Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC Chandigarh and Sh. R.K. Singh, Commissioner, MC Panchkula, along with senior officials from both corporations.

Speaking on the occasion, Chandigarh Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla highlighted that the MoU aligns with the vision of knowledge sharing, peer learning, and replication of successful sanitation models across cities. She emphasized that based on recent Swachh Survekshan rankings, cities have been categorized as mentor and mentee cities. Chandigarh, being a top performer, has been designated as a mentor city, while Panchkula, selected for its potential to grow, has been designated as a mentee city.

The SSJ initiative was launched earlier today by Hon’ble Union Minister Sh. Manohar Lal Khattar through a national virtual event, marking the beginning of this collaborative journey involving 72 mentor cities and around 200 mentee cities across the country.

Mayor Babla stated that the SSJ initiative is one of the largest structured mentorship frameworks in the urban waste management sector. It aims to leverage the strengths of high-performing cities and extend support to others through experience sharing, on-ground mentorship, and policy-driven collaboration.

She further noted that Chandigarh’s consistent performance in Swachh Survekshan—the world’s largest urban sanitation survey—has placed it in the Super Swachh League, which includes cities ranked 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 across five population categories. These cities have demonstrated exemplary performance, citizen participation, and governance, becoming role models for others.

MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, reiterated that the SSJ initiative provides a dynamic platform for knowledge transfer and strategic mentorship.

Mentor cities, including those in the Super Swachh League, have been paired with geographically proximate low-performing cities to ensure effective mentoring and handholding. Panchkula has been selected based on recent rankings and its readiness to adopt and scale best practices.

He further explained that the MoU marks the launch of a 100-day mentorship program, during which each mentor–mentee pair will co-create detailed action plans with measurable milestones. The focus will be on replicable models, hands-on support, and capacity building. The outcomes of this initiative will also contribute significantly to the performance evaluation in Swachh Survekshan 2026.

The Commissioner added that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) will provide strategic and policy-level support throughout the mentorship period. The goal is clear—each mentee city should demonstrate visible improvement in swachhata outcomes through structured learning and sustained implementation.

This MoU not only formalizes a strong institutional partnership between Chandigarh and Panchkula but also sets the tone for a transformative urban journey driven by collaboration, innovation, and community-centric development.

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*Chandigarh, September 26:-*  As part of the ongoing Swachhotsav – Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today organized a comprehensive health checkup camp for Safaimitras and their dependents under the banner of Safaimitra Suraksha Shivir.

The camp was held at Rani Laxmi Bai Mahila Bhawan, Sector 38, and witnessed active participation from sanitation workers and their families.

The camp was inaugurated by Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, in the presence of Sh. Pardeep Kumar, IAS, Special Commissioner, Dr. Inderdeep Kaur, Medical Officer of Health and other senior officials of MCC.

Various health screenings were carried out during the camp, including gynecological checkups, eye examinations, hearing tests, blood pressure and sugar testing and general blood investigations. A team of qualified doctors and paramedical staff ensured a smooth and professional health assessment for all participants.

Speaking on the occasion, MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar emphasized the importance of regular health monitoring for sanitation workers who serve as the backbone of city cleanliness. He further stated that such camps will now be organized regularly to safeguard the health and hygiene of Safaimitras and their families.

The initiative reflects the Corporation’s continued commitment to not just cleaner surroundings but also better quality of life for those who keep our city clean.

The camp received a positive response and was another step forward in making Chandigarh a model city in inclusive urban management and employee welfare.

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