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Weekly Ward Level Meeting of MCC held

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Chandigarh, August 20:- The weekly ward level meeting of  Municipal Corporation Chandigarh was held under the Chairmanship of Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor of Chandigarh which was attended by councilors namely Smt. Heera Negi, Smt. Ravinder Kaur, Sh. Rajesh Gupta, Smt. Asha Jaswal, Sh. Devinder Singh Babla, Sh. Dalip Sharma. Of Ward no. 13,15,16,17,18 and 19 respectively.

       During the meeting, Sh. Manoj Kumar Bansal, Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers and other Concerned officers were present. The meeting following issues of ward wise discussed in details:

Ward-13

–         Patches on jogging track in the parks be checked and repaired.   

–         Boundary wall in sector 63 be checked and repaired.

–         Water leakage on v5 road in sector 49-D be checked and resolved.

–         Water leakage on Back side of Santoshi Mata Mandir be checked and repaired

–         Fountains in green belt be checked and repaired.

–         Footpath in neighborhood park in colony be checked and repaired.

Ward-15

–         Water logging in Sector 35 market and 34 be checked and resolved.

–         Old dark spot be checked and appropriate steps be taken.

–         High Mast light in Sector 44 park be checked and repaired.

–         Renovation of Community center in sector 44 betaken up.

–         Recarpeting of road in Sector 35 A and D.

–         Toe wall and railing in Sector 35 be checked and repaired.

Ward-16

–         Back Lanes be checked and cleaned on regular basis.

–         Furniture in community center sector 33 be repaired and provided.

–         Police colony sector 20 area be cleaned.

–         Malba scattered in sector 32 and 34 Chowk be lifted and proper cleaning be done.

–         Recarpeting of V5 road in sector 20 C&D.

–         Curb channels be cleaned.

–         Road gullies be checked and cleaned.

–         Tracks in sector 20 A be checked and repaired.

–         Green belts be cleaned on regular basis.

Ward-17

–         Pillar in sector 19 near #2094 be checked and repaired.

–         Tracks in green belt be repaired as per requirement.

–         Water logging in sector 21 be checked and cleaned.

–         Light poles in Sector 21 be fixed at earliest.

–         Neighborhood parks in Sector 19 be cleaned on regularly.

–         Backlane of sector 18,19&21 be cleaned.

–         Railing in the parks of sector 21 be checked and repaired.

–         Garbage be lifted on daily basis.

Ward-18

–         Toe wall in sector 27 & 28 be repaired.

–         Light Poles in the parks be repaired.

–         Back lane be cleaned on regular basis.

–         Gates of S.S.K in sector 27 & 28 be repaired.

–         Gates of parks be checked and repaired.

Ward-19

–         Dustbins in the ward be cleaned on regular basis.

–          sabji Mandi cleaned regularly.

–         Labor hostel in transport area be repaired at earliest.

–         Shortage of water in Bapu Dham colony be checked and resolved.

–         3 tubewells be checked and made functional.

–         Tenament quarter water problem be resolved at the earliest.

–         Doors, Railings and Toe wall in parks be repaired on priority.

–         Lights in the parks be checked.

–         Severage problem in Bapu Dham colony be checked and resolved.

–         LED lights be replaced wherever required.

–         Dark spots be checked in Bapu Dham colony.

–         Encroachments in transport area phase-2 be checked and removed. 

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110 saplings planted in Girls Hostel No. 6, PU

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Chandigarh August 20, 2019 

A Tree Plantation drive was organised in Women Hostel No.6 (Mother Teresa Hall) in its premises under the guidance of Sh. Anil Thakur, Deputy Executive Engineer (Horticulture), Panjab University, Chandigarh.


 Prof. Emanual Nahar, Dean Student Welfare and Prof. Neena Caplash, Dean Student Welfare (W) planted the trees in the hostel alongwith the warden, Dr. Namita Gupta, staff members and residents. The wardens of other hostels were also present on this moment.

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   Prof. Emanual Nahar  and Prof. Neena Caplash also inaugurated the fruit garden of the hostel. The fruit garden has been created to provide fruits to residents who cannot afford to purchase fruits from the market. 
       

The residents pledged to take care of these plants. 

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PU

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Chandigarh August 20, 2019 

 Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh motivated the students to stay focussed and determined to achive their goals while speaking during a formal orientation day programme being organized by University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET), PU as a part of their three weeks ongoing Induction 
Programme. He also promised the young budding minds to open a new venture in the university that would be beneficial for their academic and personal growth. 


        Prof. Dheera Sanghi, Director PEC, Chandigarh shared his widespread leadership experiences with the students that would help them to conquer their goals.


        Prof. Savita Gupta, Director UIET informed that several activities like Yoga, meditation, marathon are being organised for their physical, mental and spiritual growth during the three weeks programme. 

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Special Chance

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Chandigarh:

Panjab University, Chandigarh has granted a special chance to all those candidates who are having re-appear in one subject and despite of available chances, ineligible to complete their degree are allowed  to appear in this  special exam for all U.G. & P.G. courses to be held in August- September 2019, with examination fee of Rs. 2500/-  to be applied by  30.8.2019 All Examination forms are to be submitted online through ugexam.puchd.ac.in & 
pgexam.puchd.ac.in.

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Annual Magazine of Youth Welfare Department released by PU VC

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Chandigarh:

Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, expressed his satisfaction at the spurt in writing skills of students now-a-days. Talking to the gathering on the occasion of the release of Jawan Tarang, annual magazine of the Dept. 
of Youth Welfare, P.U. Chandigarh, he said that literature is the mirror of society, and the expression of the youth on social and current  issues is a sign of an alert and receptive mind. He lauded the efforts of the department in initiating the task of publishing the work of participants in the youth festival in the categories of essay, story and poem writing. Prof. Raj Kumar said that a complete education should help students to hone their skills in the field of art, literature, theatre and music. Every student must be given a chance to express himself. Such a manifestation gives a vent to one’s dreams and aspirations and also acts as a safety valve in the stressful and competitive world that youngsters have to deal with.

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        Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Director, Youth Welfare said the publishing of Jawan Tarang is a  step to compile and preserve the creative work of students for posterity. It also gives students a feeling of recognition to see their articles and stories in print. Often, writing is a neglected field and youngsters are hesitant to give form to their ideas. He revealed that Jawan Tarang, which is in the sixth year of publication, has received an overwhelming response in the affiliated colleges of  Panjab University, and has helped more students to pick up their pens and dip them in the ink  of imagination.  Editor of the issue, Dr. Inderjit Kaur, Principal, Ramgarhia Girls College, Ludhiana expressed her delight on the release of the magazine and thanked all the staff editors for their support in the editing and printing process of this issue . Staff editors like Dr. Daljit Kaur,     Dr. Sarvjeet Kaur Brar Hindi, , Prof. Anu Gupta Art s ,  Dr. Gaurav Gaur,  Press Manager Mr. Jatinder Modgil , Dr. Tajinder Gill, Assistant Director Youth Welfare among the other prominent presents on this occasion. 

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PU Gets MAKA Trophy

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Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University(PU), Chandigarh informed about PU getting prestigious award of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(MAKA) Trophy for the session 2018-19, here today, while addressing the media persons. While congratulating on this achievement, after a gap of 14 years, he added that this has been achieved on 
the basis of excellent sports performances of the outstanding sports persons of PU. He appreciated the team efforts consisting of University Officials, Principals and Physical Education personnel of affiliated colleges, coaches, administrative and ground staff of the Directorate of Sports, various National and State Sports Federations etc. Since his joining PU, he has always emphasised on Sports and taking all steps to further enhance the visibility of PU sports and is taking all necessary steps for getting more funds which will enhance the visibility. 

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PU VC informed about concerted efforts being made for having MoUs with Foreign Universities, Sports Fedrations and Private Sports Club to give a boost to sports at PU and also to improve future facilities. Efforts are also being made for the Development Sports Academies, Centre of Excellence in different Games and to establish 
New Khelo India Academies.

        Dr. S.S. Sangha, PU Fellow & President, PU Sports Committee said that this achievement has been a team work of PU and its affiliated colleges. 


        Dr. Parminder Singh Ahluwalia, Director, Physical Education & Sports, PU while appreciating the motivation provided by PU VC to the sports persons from time to time which played vital role for winning this presitigous MAKA Trophy. He informed about all the efforts made by PU Sports persons from the last five years to get the MAKA 
Trophy. He further informed that there are total no. of 37 games at International, Inter-University & Khelo India Games, the points of which are calculated for the award MAKA Trophy -2018-19.  Panjab University has won positions in 31 games out of 37 during All India Inter-University and North Zone Inter-University Competitions.  The 
dominating games which  contribute maximum for the Panjab University are Shooting, Swimming, Water Sports, Cycling, Archery, Athletics, Wushu, Tennis, Gymnastics & Judo.  The contributing factors for the said achievement is as under:-

1.      Summer Coaching camps which are organized every year.
2.      Panjab University outstanding sports persons are given Cash Award every year 
the     amount of which has come to near about 1.5 crore approx..
3.      Development of Sports Infrastructure in various games.
4.      Following Sports Coaching Centres are being run by the Panjab University,       

Chandigarh in various games to give regular training to the players  under the able guidance of     the coaches appointed by Panjab University, Chandigarh and deputed by the Sports Authority of India:

Name of Sports Coaching Centres & Games in which Panjab University Coaches are giving 
Training        Name of Sports Coaching Centres & Games in which SAI Coaches are 
giving Training
1.      Water Sports 
(Rowing, Canoeing & Kayaking and Yatching)      1.      Gymnastics
2.      Wushu   2.      Badminton
3.      Cycling 3.      Football
4.      Athletics       4.      Hockey
5.      Swimming        5.      Volleyball
6.      Tennis          
7.      Shooting                
8.      Archery         

5.      Khelo India Centre

        Talking about future plans of Directorate of Sports, Dr. Parminder informed 
about the efforts being made for the appointment of new coaches and to create sports 
infrastructure in the following games:- 

        i)      Synthetic Athletic Track
        ii)     Cycling Velodrome
        iii)    Archery Arena.

        Dr. Parminder gave detailed account of points & positions claimed by the PU for the award of MAKA Trophy for the last five years which are as under:-

Sr.no.  Session MAKA Point Claimed by Panjab University Difference of Score from the last consecutive year   Percentage of Improvement Year Wise Position in reference to MAKA Trophy
1       2014-15 20495   –       –       5th 
2       2015-16 43880   23385   114.10% 2nd 
3       2016-17 66495   22615   51.53%  2nd 
4       2017-18 89740   23245   34.9%   3rd 
5       2018-19 11542   New Sports Policy declared from the session 2018-19 with 
different marks criteria and scoring system     –       Recommended by the
committee of MYAS

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Commissioner Releases poster for sports meet

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Chandigarh, August 19:- Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh released  poster for the 116th Sports meet at Khudda Ali Sher, Chandigarh Scheduled to be held on 24th August, 2019 in presence of Sh. Hardeep Singh, Senior Deputy Mayor, M.C.C, Sh. Gurdiyal Singh Baba jee, Sh. Sardar Gurpreet singh, Dr. Hukum Chand and Sh. Avtar singh.

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Capacity Building Program at PU

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Chandigarh August 19, 2019 

Panjab University Alumni House in collaboration with Social Substance organized a Capacity Building Program. The program was attended by about twenty guides, counselors, teachers, administrators, psychologists etc. who are working with students of various schools and colleges of Chandigarh. 


        Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dean Alumni Relations, PU  stated that the aim of this  initiative was to create better resources for society by mobilizing existing resources. As Dean, Alumni her goal was to serve the existing alumni and to attract more for better contribution toward Panjab University.  


        Ms. Kamal Malhi, a trained counselor, was resource person for the morning session. She broke the ice with explanation of ‘Namaste’ and extending significance of  greetings to each other. She was affirmative while dissecting the myths of counseling and its need. Her session was full or practical and physical exercises. She taught the 
audience to feel life through own senses. Empathy became the keyword of her lecture. 

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        Ms. Joginder Mukherje, a clinical counselor, took the second and final session after noon. She used videos to get attention of the audience and got the related to real life situations. She emphasized that counseling was a real art and required to be mastered before applying.  


        Dr. Arun Bansal, Social Substance apprised that this event was one of the events in series initiated in collaboration with PUAA. The real purpose was to get all resources under one roof and effectively use and channelize those. In this direction, several counseling sessions were planned at Panjab University including Hostels.    

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Punjabi folk, Giddha & Bhangra Mark Teej Mela

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A colourful event organised by MCC at Cactus Garden Ramdarbar

Chandigarh, August 18: – The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has organized the colourful Teej festival with great zeal in the Cactus Garden, Ramdarbar, here today. Smt. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, UT, Chandigarh was the chief guest during the cultural programme. Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor, Chandigarh, Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Smt. Sunita Dhawan, Chairperson, Arts, Culture & Sports committee, Sh. Bharat Kumar, area councilor, other councilors & officers of MCC and prominent personalities of area were present during the programme.

The function was marked with Punjabi, Haryanvi, Rajasthani, folk dances, songs, fusion of Giddha & Bhangra and Teeian de Geet by famous artists. The audience present in the Mela could not stop themselves to dance on the foot-tapping beats of “Dhol” and popular Punjabi numbers. The Member Parliament stressed upon the necessity to perpetuate cultural values among the masses especially in younger generation. She also enlightened the gathering about the social, religious and historical significance of the Teej Festival.

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While addressing the gathering the Mayor said that MCC has made this Mela as an annual feature. He said that people of Chandigarh should know about their rich culture and we the Municipal Corporation are making small effort to gather the precious traditional festivals like Teej. Earlier, Smt. Sunita Dhawan welcomed the Chief Guest and other dignitaries and honoured the chief guest with giving traditional fulkari to her. The chief guest took a round in the Mela in the Cactus Garden.

Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner lauded the efforts of MCC team organising the Teej event despite the continues rain and arranged beautiful function in the evening by displaying village profile, cultural programmes on stage and traditional peengan. He also appriciated the dedication of the area councillor Sh. Bharat Kumar not only for this programme but also his tireless efforts for the developmental works in his ward.

Other attractions of the Mela was including camel rides, Dholi, Madari, Charkhe, Manjire, Tumbe, Jamura Show, puppet show, Magic show by famous magician Pardeep, different stalls of Govt. schemes awareness etc. The stage was decorated with colourful lights and traditional “Jhandian” flags. East meets West as the streets fill with musical sounds, with everything from traditional folk, beats of Dhol and Teej diya Bolliyan to fusion of Giddha and Bhangra.

Various famous artists including Jaspreet Jassal, Jagjit Singh, Soniya and other enthralled the audience with Punjabi folk, sufi and Teej traditional numbers.

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Sanitation committee of MCC meeting held

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Chandigarh, August 17:- A meeting of sanitation committee of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh was held here today under the Chairmanship of Sh. Shakti Parkash Devshali, which was attended by members  namely Sh. Hardeep singh, Sh. Bharat kumar, Sh. Mahesh Inder singh, Smt. Heera Negi, Smt. Ravinder Kaur and concerned officers of MCC. During the meeting following issues regarding sanitation discussed:

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–         Horticultural waste be cleaned daily basis.

–         Back service lane be checked and cleaned daily and garbage be lifted on daily basis.

–         Grass in the road berms be cut on regular basis.

–         Dustbins be checked and cleaned regularly.

–         Ward wise sanitation drives be organized to check problem regarding garbage.

–         Area sanitation inspectors should check their wards on regular basis.

–         Strict action be taken against the violators of littering.

–         Cow dung be cleaned near community center Ramdarbar on regular basis.

–          Unauthorized meet Shops be checked and removed from the roads sides.

–         The committee resolved to purchase 2 Tata Ace vehicles for cattles catching Squad.

–         Tranquilizer guns will be purchased for catching animals on trial basis.

–         To increase the ranking of Swachh Survekshan continuous cleanliness drives be organised throughout the city.

–         Swachh Survekshan awareness campaigns in the schools and colleges be organised regularly.- Steps will  be taken to discourage use of polythene bags and a market will  be chosen to start Pilot Project. Shopkeepers will  be requested to display boards about ‘Don’t ask for Polythene bags’.- Awareness about ‘Dustbin on wheels’.  All the vehicle owners will be requested to carry small dustbins in their cars so that the do ‘t throw their waste on streets.- An undertaking will be taken from all organizers of social and public functions to ensure cleaning work after every community event.- All the newly wedding couples will be requested to pledge that they will segregate the waste at source and buckets will be distributed in Community Centres at the time of marriage.- School children will be made Brand Ambassadors of cleanliness to ensure cleanliness in the neighbourhood.

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