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*Chandigarh, March 18:-* Chandigarh Municipal Corporation not only organized the Mega three day Rose Festival by raising 100% sponsorship but also saved Rs. 11.57 lacs from the total expenditure of the event.

While sharing this information, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC Chandigarh said here today that the MCC has successfully organized the 53rd edition of mega Rose Festival with Zero budget and saved Rs. 11.57 lacs from the total expenditure. He said that the MC has secured the expenditure from sponsorship in exchange for advertising space at Rose Garden and auction of space inside the garden during the festival.

The Commissioner said that for the first time in the festival’s history, the entire event organized from February 21st to 23rd was funded entirely through private sponsorships and auction of space from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 10 lacs amounting to Rs. 60.55 lacs while the total expenditure assessed amounting to Rs. 48.98 lacs saving Rs. 11.57 lacs.

He said that the Municipal Corporation has managed to organise this mega festival without spending a single rupee from its coffers due to financial difficulties. He said that around 21 sponsor including major firms and local business associations, PSUs and Banks have come forward to support the festival in exchange for advertising space at the Rose Garden.

The Commissioner further said that all the cultural evenings were organized by the support of North Zone Culture Centre (NZCC) and Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi (CSNA) besides Hasya Kavi Sammelan by association of city based poets namely ‘Ibaarat’. 

He said that all the competitions were organized as done in previous years, besides showcasing beautiful flower arrangements and bonsai exhibits. Previously, the MCC has successfully organized the Chrysanthemum show without a budget by auctioning food court space at the Terraced Garden, Sector 33 during December, 2024.

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Chandigarh, March 16:- Ahead of Swachh Survekshan, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC, Chandigarh appealed the citizens of city beautiful to join hands with MCC in citizen feedback, which is a major component during direct observation of Survekshan, which is likely to begin in next few days under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0.

The Commissioner appealed to the residents to actively participate in the survey and share their feedback on cleanliness of their surroundings. He also exhorted people to submit feedback on a link provided by the Ministry. “The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, has provided an online link for submitting feedback at http://sbmurban.org/feedback. Anyone can submit their feedback,” said the Commissioner.

This year’s Swachh Survekshan is covering various parameters such as cleanliness, beautification, garbage-free city star rating, open defecation-free status, and water plus category. The Commissioner emphasized that citizen participation and feedback would play a crucial role in determining the rankings.

Explaining about the process of submitting the feedback, the Commissioner said for submitting the feedback, a citizen has to visit the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban portal or click on “sbmurban.org/feedback”, thereafter enter the mobile number and click ‘proceed’. After selecting language, citizens could start the survey giving answers to 10 questions related to cleanliness and waste management in their areas. These questions were related to collection of garbage, rating of cleanliness, garbage dumps, segregation of waste at source, garbage collection vehicles pick up waste separately or mix it together and others. After completing the survey, citizens have to enter the OTP received on the mobile and click ‘submit’ to finalize the feedback.

He appealed to all residents to actively participate and ensure Chandigarh remains at the top in Swachh Survekshan rankings. Public participation is the key to success of cleanliness initiatives and encourages citizens to provide their valuable feedback,” said the Commissioner.

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Chandigarh, March 13, 2025: In order to ensure smooth movement and security within the Panjab University Campus, Panjab University has announced special entry and exit regulations on the occasion of the Holi festival.

In an important notice issued here today, the Dean Student Welfare office has informed that from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Holi, i.e., March 14, 2025, entry and exit to the Sector-14 Campus and South Campus of Panjab University shall be regulated through Gate No. 2, opposite Sector-15, and the Alumni Gate, South Campus, opposite Sector-14. Other gates, including Gate No. 1 and Gate No. 3 in Sector-14 Campus, UIET Gate opposite Sector-25, and Dental College Gate opposite Sector-38 in the South Campus, will remain closed. To avoid inconvenience during security checks, all employees and students have been advised to carry their identity cards at all times.

Regarding the hostel regulations, girls will be allowed to leave their hostels if they wish, but boys will not be permitted to enter the girls’ hostels. As a precautionary measure, all shops in the vicinity of the Student Centre will remain closed on March 14, 2025.

A PU spokesperson said that these measures have been implemented to maintain order and ensure a safe and joyous Holi celebration for all members of the Panjab University community.

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*Chandigarh, March 11:-* British Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett met with Chandigarh Mayor Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla to discuss key initiatives for city development and sustainability. The meeting, held in the presence of MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS focussed on strengthening cooperation between the UK and Chandigarh for urban development projects.

Caroline Rowett appreciated the Municipal Corporation’s efforts in implementing the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) initiatives, emphasizing their positive impact on sustainability and waste management. She lauded the city’s commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation in municipal governance.

A significant part of the discussion revolved around potential UK-based investments in Municipal Corporation projects. The talks aimed at exploring funding solutions and collaborative opportunities for infrastructure development, waste management, and cleanliness drives in Chandigarh. The Mayor welcomed the idea of global partnerships, highlighting the need for strategic investments to enhance city services.

With a positive and constructive approach, the meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to explore further collaborations between the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation and UK-based organizations. The initiative is expected to bring long-term benefits to the city, promoting sustainable urban development and improving civic amenities.

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Chandigarh, 9 March 2025

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Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, has achieved a historic milestone by securing the second Runner-Up Champion Trophy at the 38th AIU Inter-University National Youth Festival. The national festival was hosted by Amity University, Noida.

This marks the first time PU has attained a podium finish at this prestigious national event. Notably, every PU participant who qualified for the national level secured a position, showcasing the university’s commitment to excellence in cultural and artistic pursuits.

PU students delivered stellar performances across various categories, with top achievements including a first-place finish in Skit by Mahin Vaidya, Arshiya Verma, Khushi Sehgal, Eishit Goel, Tanmay Goel, and Garv Rajora from G.G.D.S.D. College, Sector 32, Chandigarh. Esha from D.A.V. College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, secured first position in Western Vocal Solo, while Rupali Sharma from Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, won first place in Mimicry. Neelam from Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana, claimed the top spot in Mehndi Designing.

The Installation team, comprising Sahil and Prateek Dutt Sharma from Govt. College of Art, Sector 10, Chandigarh, along with Mohammad Atif from G.G.D.S.D. College, Sector 32, Chandigarh, and Achom Lamnganba from D.A.V. College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, secured second place.

In the One-Act Play category, Simran Chopra, Kanak Thakur, and Divyanshu from G.G.D.S.D. College, Sector 32, Chandigarh, achieved third position. The university’s Cultural Procession team also secured third place. The Group Song (Indian) team, featuring Swar Sharma, Esha, Aditya Bhagra, Vanshika, Jasagam Kaur, and Pragati from D.A.V. College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, also secured third position. In solo performances, Hargunpreet Kaur from Ramgarhia Girls College, Ludhiana, won fourth place in Classical Vocal Solo, while Aditya Bhagra from D.A.V. College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, finished fourth in Western Instrumental Solo.

Adding to these individual and team victories, PU secured the Overall 1st Runner-Up position in the Theatre category.

Lauding the students’ achievements, PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig said, “This remarkable feat at the national youth festival is a reflection of the unwavering dedication, passion, and talent of our students. Their exceptional performances have brought great laurels to the university and will inspire future generations of PU students to strive for excellence in arts and culture.” She also congratulated the Director Youth Welfare, Dr. Sukhjinder Rishi, and Assistant Director, Dr. Tejinder Gill, principals, mentors and participants for their contributions to this outstanding achievement.

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