Chandigarh, August 29, 2026: The poster for the upcoming palanquin ceremony dedicated to Bhagwan Valmiki Ji was formally unveiled by Senior BJP leader and party’s National Council Member Sanjay Tandon at a function held at his Chandigarh residence.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Tandon said, “Bhagwan Valmiki Ji’s life and teachings have given society the message of truth, equality, compassion and righteousness. The Valmiki palanquin ceremony is not just a religious and cultural event but is also an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of unity and brotherhood in society.”
Tandon said that such initiatives play an important role in connecting the younger generation with India’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage. “Our youth are the strength of our society. Events that bring young people together with a sense of service, respect and social responsibility can contribute significantly to building a harmonious and inclusive society,” he added.
He further said, “I am confident that the upcoming ceremony will spread the message of social harmony and mutual respect across the Tricity. With the blessings of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji, may this initiative inspire everyone to work together for the welfare of society.”
The ceremony is being organised by the Bhagwan Valmiki Shobhayatra Organising Committee, Tricity Chandigarh Pradesh, under the leadership of Samdarsh Ved (Joseph). The event aims to strengthen social unity, empower the youth and promote social harmony and brotherhood.
The poster launch was attended by prominent members and dignitaries of the Valmiki community, including Om Pal Chawar, Jasbir Tank, Dharamvir Rana, Om Prakash Saini, Jyoti Hans, Rani and Anita Lohre. Young representatives Dilpreet, Satinder Mehra, Deepak Birla and Sonu were also present.
The organisers said that the upcoming ceremony would provide an important platform to bring people together and promote the values of unity, equality and social harmony. The participation of community elders and youth representatives reflected the collective spirit behind the initiative.
The organisers expressed the hope that, with the blessings of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji, the palanquin ceremony would carry the message of unity, brotherhood and social harmony to people across Chandigarh and the Tricity.
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Kapil Dev launches GB Chandigarh Legends for TGCL 2026
Chandigarh, August 29, 2026: Cricketing legend and World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev launched Chandigarh’s team for the Trinity Golf Champions League (TGCL) 2026, as the defending champions – Chandigarh Titans unveiled their new identity as GB Chandigarh Legends at a special launch event. Kapil Dev unveiled the new identity of the defending champions- ‘GB Chandigarh Legends’ for TGCL 2026, alongside Gurinder Bhatti, Chairman, GB Realty Group; Karan Gilhotra, Co-owner, GB Chandigarh Legends and Sandy Lehal also Co-owner of GB Chandigarh Legends.
Carrying forward the legacy of Chandigarh Titans, GB Chandigarh Legends will represent Chandigarh in TGCL 2026 as defending champions. The new identity marks a fresh chapter for the team, with an ambition to build on its championship success and create a stronger sporting association with the city. The highlight of the event was the official unveiling of the GB Chandigarh Legends identity by Kapil Dev alongside the team leadership, owners and partners.
Speaking at the launch, Kapil Dev said, “It is always special to see a sporting team represent a city and give its people something to believe in and support. Chandigarh has a wonderful sporting culture, and GB Chandigarh Legends is an exciting opportunity to take that spirit onto a bigger stage.”
“I am delighted to be here for the launch of Chandigarh’s team and wish GB Chandigarh Legends the very best for the season. I hope they play with confidence, enjoy their golf and give Chandigarh many more reasons to celebrate,” he added.
Karan Gilhotra, Co-owner, GB Chandigarh Legends, said the new identity reflected the team’s ambition to create a lasting sporting legacy.
“Golf represents skill, discipline, patience and character, and these are the values we want GB Chandigarh Legends to embody. As defending champions, we have a responsibility to uphold the standards set by the team while also looking ahead and creating something bigger,” he said.
“Our vision is to build a team that connects with Chandigarh, inspires young golfers and contributes to a stronger golfing culture. GB Chandigarh Legends is about competing to win, but it is equally about building a legacy that Chandigarh can be proud of,” he added.
Gurinder Bhatti, Chairman, GB Realty Group, said the new identity represented bigger ambitions for Chandigarh in TGCL.
“This is a very proud moment for Chandigarh and everyone associated with the team. GB Chandigarh Legends is not simply a new name; it represents a new chapter and a bigger ambition for Chandigarh in the Trinity Golf Champions League,” he said.
“We enter TGCL 2026 as defending champions, which gives us both tremendous pride and a responsibility to raise the bar. We have a legacy to carry forward, but also an opportunity to create something much bigger for the future,” Bhatti added.
Sandy Lehal, Co-owner, GB Chandigarh Legends and an accomplished golfer, said the team would combine competitive excellence with the spirit of Chandigarh.
“Being part of GB Chandigarh Legends is both an honour and a responsibility. As defending champions, we know the challenge ahead will be even greater. Our aim is to put together a team that competes with confidence and represents Chandigarh with pride,” he said.
A.J. Singh, Promoter, Tynor, said the company was proud to support the team through its sports promotion vertical, Tynor Sports.
“Sport has the power to inspire, connect communities and create a culture of excellence. Through Tynor Sports, we are pleased to support GB Chandigarh Legends and its journey in the Trinity Golf Champions League,” he said.
The launch brought together the team’s leadership, owners, players, partners and distinguished guests around the message: “A New Name. A Bigger Game. A Stronger Legacy.” The team’s vision was also captured through the theme “From Chandigarh’s Greens to India’s Fairways”, reflecting its ambition to take the city’s golfing story to a larger national platform.
The launch signals a fresh phase for Chandigarh’s TGCL representation, celebrating past achievements while looking firmly towards the future. With a new identity, strong leadership and committed partners, GB Chandigarh Legends enters TGCL 2026 with a clear objective — to defend its title and take Chandigarh’s golfing legacy to an even bigger stage.
Singer-Actress Sara Gurpal Unveils Hisense India’s 116-Inch 4K Mini RGB TV at LiQO Store, Zirakpur
Zirakpur: Hisense India Pvt. Ltd. has introduced its flagship 116-inch 116UX television in the Chandigarh Capital Region, bringing its ultra-large-screen entertainment experience to consumers across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. Actress and singer Sara Gurpal unveiled the iconic product at the LiQO Store, Zirakpur. The television is now available at authorised LiQO Stores operated by Amaflip India Pvt. Ltd., at a customer price of ₹21,99,999.
A press conference was held at the launch venue, LiQO Store, Zirakpur. The press conference was addressed by Pankaj Rana, CEO, Hisense India; Satvir Goyal, Managing Director and B2B Strategic Alliances Specialist, Amaflip India Private Limited; and Gaurav Garg, Chief Operations Officer, LiQO, Amaflip India Private Limited. Actress-singer Sara Gurpal was also present at the press meet.
Addressing the press conference, Pankaj Rana, CEO, Hisense India, said, “The ultra-large-screen television category is evolving rapidly as consumers look beyond size and seek a combination of picture quality, technology and a premium viewing experience. We believe the 116UX’s technology proposition and positioning will enable it to stand out in this growing segment. With its Real Mini RGB display technology, 165Hz native refresh rate and AI-powered picture and sound capabilities, the television is designed to deliver an immersive viewing experience for consumers who want a more cinematic experience at home.”
Speaking on the availability of the product, Satvir Goyal, Managing Director and B2B Strategic Alliances Specialist, Amaflip India Pvt. Ltd., said, “The introduction of the Hisense 116UX at LiQO Stores gives consumers in the Chandigarh Capital Region an opportunity to experience one of Hisense’s flagship ultra-large-screen televisions. We will initially make the product available across our stores in the Tricity and surrounding markets, with plans to expand its availability to other key markets.”
Gaurav Garg, Chief Operations Officer, LiQO, Amaflip India Pvt. Ltd., added, “Amaflip India operates LiQO outlets across Chandigarh, Panchkula, Zirakpur, Pinjore, Solan and Kharar. The 116UX will initially be available across the Chandigarh Capital Region and its periphery, following which we plan to expand its presence to major markets including Delhi, Ludhiana, Gurugram and Mumbai.”
Hisense 116UX has been engineered to combine advanced display technology with AI-driven picture, sound and scenario optimisation. The television features AI-powered picture processing and sound optimisation, while its speakers are tuned by Devialet, the French audio technology company.
The 165Hz native refresh rate is another key differentiator of the 116UX, particularly for sports, gaming and other fast-moving content. The higher native refresh rate is aimed at delivering smoother motion and a more responsive viewing experience compared with televisions featuring 144Hz panels.
The 116UX will compete with offerings from leading global brands in the premium ultra-large-screen television segment. The television comes with a two-year comprehensive warranty. Hisense also has five service centres across the Tricity, supporting customers with installation and after-sales service requirements.
Punjab based Tynor to receive $200 million strategic investment from Kedaara Capital
Chandigarh: In a major development for Punjab’s corporate sector, Mohali-based Tynor Orthotics, India’s leading orthopaedic support and rehabilitation brand, is set to receive a strategic investment of $200 million from Kedaara Capital.
Notably, Tynor, is India’s number 1 doctor-recommended orthopaedic supports, mobility aids, sports performance enhancement solutions, and rehabilitation solutions brand, uniquely positioned at the intersection of med-tech and everyday consumer health. Founded in 1993, Tynor has grown exponentially with an extensive reach spanning over 300,000 retail outlets and 8,000 hospitals across 60 countries. Tynor’s products have supported more than 100 million lives making healthcare affordable and accessible.
Dr. P.J. Singh and A.J. Singh, Promoters of Tynor, said, “With absolute pride and a heart full of joy, we welcome Kedaara Capital. Big aspiration of Tynor to become the leader of global south and an indispensable supply chain partner for Global north shall now be achieved by having Kedaara as a partner. The agility of Kedaara and robust process approach of Tynor shall bring an unprecedented trajectory of growth. Kedaara would further augment what Thuasne® initiated and Lighthouse nurtured. We are excited, indeed.”It is important to state that Tynor also operates three state- of-the-art facilities across 6.5 lac sq. ft. with its best-in- class lean manufacturing capabilities to deliver global- grade products at competitive prices.
Sunish Sharma, Founder and Managing Partner, Kedaara Capital, said, “India’s medical devices sector is among the fastest-growing in the world, and Tynor represents a rare opportunity to partner with a clear category leader in orthopaedic supports and rehabilitation. We have long admired Dr. P.J. Singh and Mr. A.J. Singh for building a company anchored in strong values, robust systems and disciplined processes. We are privileged to partner with them and Thuasne® to unlock Tynor’s full potential.”
Notably, Kedaara will work closely with the promoters, Dr. P.J. Singh and Mr. A.J. Singh, collegium and professional management team comprising Mr. Paras Bafna, Group CFO, Dr. Parmod Lamba, Group CHRO, Mr. Jaspreet Singh, Head-Supply Chain Management(SCM) and long-standing strategic partner Thuasne® to build a leading ortho-focused wellness platform. The strategic investment aims to deepen the brand’s reach across India, expanding its presence in international markets, and continuing to invest in world-class, efficient manufacturing, as the Company enters its next phase of growth.Elizabeth Ducottet, Chairman of the Thuasne® Group, said: “Our partnership with Tynor began more than fifteen years ago, driven by a shared belief in the potential of the Indian market and a common ambition to make high-quality orthopaedic solutions accessible to more patients. Since then, we have seen Tynor develop into an outstanding company and a recognised leader in India.”Delphine Hanton, CEO of the Thuasne® Group, said: “The arrival of Kedaara opens a new chapter in this journey. By bringing together Tynor’s entrepreneurial and industrial strengths, Kedaara’s investment and scaling capabilities, and Thuasne’s international expertise in orthopaedics, we have a strong foundation to accelerate Tynor’s development in India and internationally.
Rochelle Dsouza, Partner, Lighthouse Funds, said, “It has been a privilege to partner with Dr. P.J. Singh, Mr. A.J. Singh and the Tynor team over the past eight years. Their commitment to product quality, and to the doctors and patients they serve, is what has made Tynor the leader it is today. We wish the Company and its new partners at Kedaara every success in the years ahead.”
Shoolini University Powers TEDx Sukhna Lake 2026 at Tagore Theatre
Chandigarh: Shoolini University partnered with TEDx Sukhna Lake 2026 as its Powered-by Partner, supporting a platform that brought more than 20 speakers from India and abroad to Tagore Theatre.
Held under the theme ‘The Age of Possibilities’, the second edition featured talks spanning technology, business, healthcare, finance, defence, media, sports, governance, real estate and entrepreneurship. The partnership reflected Shoolini University’s focus on education, innovation, skills and ideas shaping the future.
A key speaker was Anchit Nishant, Solutions Architect at OpenAI, who discussed artificial intelligence and its growing real-world applications. Ankit Sharma, Country Head – Ads Solutions, Google India, and Raveesh Bhatnagar, Digital Transformation Expert and AI Productivity Evangelist, spoke about digital growth, AI and the future of work.
The line-up also included Ar. Vishwas Chadha, Director, Atlantis Group; Gurinder Bhatti, Founder and Chairman, GB Realty; and Divam Juneja, Founder, Juneja Ventures LLP, who brought perspectives from entrepreneurship, investment, architecture and real estate.
Finance and governance were represented by CA Charanjot Singh Nanda, 73rd President of ICAI, and Chakshu Roy, Head of Legislative and Civic Engagement at PRS Legislative Research.
Dr Nidhi Jain, Dr Ajoy Kumar, IPS, Drishmeet Singh Buttar and Navnita Gautam spoke on healthcare and human performance. Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh, PVSM, AVSM & Bar (Retd), former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, drew on his experience in military and strategic leadership.
Other speakers included Jiwandeep Singh Ghai (JD Ghai), Poonam Nikam, Vidisha Chatterjee, Inderjit Aulakh, Ian Issa, Lalit Agnihotri, Ravalnath Shende and Dr Pramod Bhargava.
Nishtha Anand, Shoolini University Trustee and President (Marketing and Skills), said, “TEDx Sukhna Lake brought speakers of global recognition to Tagore Theatre, creating a space where diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas could be heard on one stage.”
Through its association with TEDx Sukhna Lake, Shoolini University helped bring conversations on emerging technologies, leadership, enterprise and social change to a wider audience in Chandigarh. The event concluded with ideas that continued to generate discussion beyond the sessions.
Gurugram District Administration Tightens Safety Measures for School Buses; DC Uttam Singh Issues Necessary Directions After Inter-Departmental Coordination Committee Meeting
Chandigarh, August 25:In view of waterlogging and traffic conditions caused by heavy monsoon rainfall, the district administration has taken special measures to ensure the safety of schoolchildren. District Disaster Management Authority Chairman and DC Uttam Singh held an inter-departmental coordination committee meeting today in view of difficulties faced by school buses at some locations following heavy rainfall on Monday.
During the meeting, he issued necessary directions to officials of the concerned departments to ensure the safe movement of schoolchildren. Accordingly, the District Disaster Management Authority has issued detailed guidelines for the safe operation of school buses.
Under the directions issued by the District Disaster Management Authority, the Gurugram Traffic Police has been instructed to establish a system for preparing and sharing real-time information on waterlogging along school routes with schools. On rainy days or when there is a weather warning, reports will be issued at 5:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. In addition, in the event of heavy rainfall or sudden blockage of any route, a flash update must be issued within 30 minutes.
All schools in the district have been directed not to send school buses through routes declared waterlogged and to use safe alternative routes wherever available. If no safe alternative route is available, students must be kept on the school premises under staff supervision and parents must be informed immediately. During heavy rainfall, dispersal of students will also be carried out in phases, taking the waterlogging situation into account.
The DC has directed that no child should be dropped off at a waterlogged or unsupervised bus stop. Children must be handed over only to their parents or authorised guardians. Every bus must have a staff escort, adequate drinking water, and drivers must be clearly briefed not to take buses through waterlogged routes or underpasses. In case of any change in route or timings, schools must inform parents in advance through SMS or the school app.
*Traffic Police to Give Priority to School Bus Movement*
The DCP Traffic has been directed to ensure the deployment of traffic personnel, tow vehicles and PCR vehicles, wherever required, at sensitive locations along school bus routes. During dispersal hours from 7 AM to 9 AM and 12 PM to 3 PM, safe movement of school buses through affected routes will be given priority.
During rainfall or weather warnings, additional Haryana Roadways buses will also be kept on standby. These buses will be stationed at pre-identified safe locations and will be used to transport students to a safe location or school if a school bus gets stuck or breaks down due to waterlogging. Under no circumstances will any student be left unattended.
*Dedicated WhatsApp and SMS System for Schools*
Under the directions issued, the District Education Officer and District Elementary Education Officer have been instructed to prepare, within 24 hours, a dedicated WhatsApp broadcast group and bulk SMS/email list covering the principals/heads and transport in-charges of all government, private, aided and recognised schools in the district.
Every report or flash update received from the Traffic Police must be forwarded to all schools, without any modification, within 15 minutes.
The system will cover schools across all areas of the district, including Sohna, Pataudi, Manesar, Farrukhnagar and Badshahpur. A weekly compliance report must be submitted to the district administration every Monday.
*Special Safety Arrangements at Schools*
The directions state that every school must appoint a Transport In-charge/Route Safety Officer. During rainfall, students must not be assembled in basements or any low-lying areas of the school premises. Schools must also ensure inspection of electrical panels and exposed wires on their premises.
Any incident involving a school bus getting stuck in waterlogging or a situation in which the safety of a child is at risk must be reported immediately to the GMDA/MCG helpline at 18001801817 or WhatsApp number 9821395354.
*Drainage on School Routes to Get Priority*
GMDA, Haryana Roadways, Municipal Corporation Gurugram, Municipal Council Manesar, HSVP, PWD (B&R) and NHAI have been directed to give priority to drainage along school bus routes and around school gates.
The concerned officials will remain present at identified waterlogging points during and after rainfall. Haryana Roadways has been directed to identify a fleet of additional buses and drivers and provide details of their numbers and standby locations within 48 hours.
ADC Sonu Bhatt has been assigned overall responsibility for monitoring compliance with the directions. He will hold a joint review meeting every Friday with the Traffic Police, Education Department, GMDA, Haryana Roadways and Municipal Corporation.
Chandigarh, August 25:In view of waterlogging and traffic conditions caused by heavy monsoon rainfall, the district administration has taken special measures to ensure the safety of schoolchildren. District Disaster Management Authority Chairman and DC Uttam Singh held an inter-departmental coordination committee meeting today in view of difficulties faced by school buses at some locations following heavy rainfall on Monday.
During the meeting, he issued necessary directions to officials of the concerned departments to ensure the safe movement of schoolchildren. Accordingly, the District Disaster Management Authority has issued detailed guidelines for the safe operation of school buses.
Under the directions issued by the District Disaster Management Authority, the Gurugram Traffic Police has been instructed to establish a system for preparing and sharing real-time information on waterlogging along school routes with schools. On rainy days or when there is a weather warning, reports will be issued at 5:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. In addition, in the event of heavy rainfall or sudden blockage of any route, a flash update must be issued within 30 minutes.
All schools in the district have been directed not to send school buses through routes declared waterlogged and to use safe alternative routes wherever available. If no safe alternative route is available, students must be kept on the school premises under staff supervision and parents must be informed immediately. During heavy rainfall, dispersal of students will also be carried out in phases, taking the waterlogging situation into account.
The DC has directed that no child should be dropped off at a waterlogged or unsupervised bus stop. Children must be handed over only to their parents or authorised guardians. Every bus must have a staff escort, adequate drinking water, and drivers must be clearly briefed not to take buses through waterlogged routes or underpasses. In case of any change in route or timings, schools must inform parents in advance through SMS or the school app.
*Traffic Police to Give Priority to School Bus Movement*
The DCP Traffic has been directed to ensure the deployment of traffic personnel, tow vehicles and PCR vehicles, wherever required, at sensitive locations along school bus routes. During dispersal hours from 7 AM to 9 AM and 12 PM to 3 PM, safe movement of school buses through affected routes will be given priority.
During rainfall or weather warnings, additional Haryana Roadways buses will also be kept on standby. These buses will be stationed at pre-identified safe locations and will be used to transport students to a safe location or school if a school bus gets stuck or breaks down due to waterlogging. Under no circumstances will any student be left unattended.
*Dedicated WhatsApp and SMS System for Schools*
Under the directions issued, the District Education Officer and District Elementary Education Officer have been instructed to prepare, within 24 hours, a dedicated WhatsApp broadcast group and bulk SMS/email list covering the principals/heads and transport in-charges of all government, private, aided and recognised schools in the district.
Every report or flash update received from the Traffic Police must be forwarded to all schools, without any modification, within 15 minutes.
The system will cover schools across all areas of the district, including Sohna, Pataudi, Manesar, Farrukhnagar and Badshahpur. A weekly compliance report must be submitted to the district administration every Monday.
*Special Safety Arrangements at Schools*
The directions state that every school must appoint a Transport In-charge/Route Safety Officer. During rainfall, students must not be assembled in basements or any low-lying areas of the school premises. Schools must also ensure inspection of electrical panels and exposed wires on their premises.
Any incident involving a school bus getting stuck in waterlogging or a situation in which the safety of a child is at risk must be reported immediately to the GMDA/MCG helpline at 18001801817 or WhatsApp number 9821395354.
*Drainage on School Routes to Get Priority*
GMDA, Haryana Roadways, Municipal Corporation Gurugram, Municipal Council Manesar, HSVP, PWD (B&R) and NHAI have been directed to give priority to drainage along school bus routes and around school gates.
The concerned officials will remain present at identified waterlogging points during and after rainfall. Haryana Roadways has been directed to identify a fleet of additional buses and drivers and provide details of their numbers and standby locations within 48 hours.
ADC Sonu Bhatt has been assigned overall responsibility for monitoring compliance with the directions. He will hold a joint review meeting every Friday with the Traffic Police, Education Department, GMDA, Haryana Roadways and Municipal Corporation.
Chandigarh, August 25:In view of waterlogging and traffic conditions caused by heavy monsoon rainfall, the district administration has taken special measures to ensure the safety of schoolchildren. District Disaster Management Authority Chairman and DC Uttam Singh held an inter-departmental coordination committee meeting today in view of difficulties faced by school buses at some locations following heavy rainfall on Monday.
During the meeting, he issued necessary directions to officials of the concerned departments to ensure the safe movement of schoolchildren. Accordingly, the District Disaster Management Authority has issued detailed guidelines for the safe operation of school buses.
Under the directions issued by the District Disaster Management Authority, the Gurugram Traffic Police has been instructed to establish a system for preparing and sharing real-time information on waterlogging along school routes with schools. On rainy days or when there is a weather warning, reports will be issued at 5:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. In addition, in the event of heavy rainfall or sudden blockage of any route, a flash update must be issued within 30 minutes.
All schools in the district have been directed not to send school buses through routes declared waterlogged and to use safe alternative routes wherever available. If no safe alternative route is available, students must be kept on the school premises under staff supervision and parents must be informed immediately. During heavy rainfall, dispersal of students will also be carried out in phases, taking the waterlogging situation into account.
The DC has directed that no child should be dropped off at a waterlogged or unsupervised bus stop. Children must be handed over only to their parents or authorised guardians. Every bus must have a staff escort, adequate drinking water, and drivers must be clearly briefed not to take buses through waterlogged routes or underpasses. In case of any change in route or timings, schools must inform parents in advance through SMS or the school app.
*Traffic Police to Give Priority to School Bus Movement*
The DCP Traffic has been directed to ensure the deployment of traffic personnel, tow vehicles and PCR vehicles, wherever required, at sensitive locations along school bus routes. During dispersal hours from 7 AM to 9 AM and 12 PM to 3 PM, safe movement of school buses through affected routes will be given priority.
During rainfall or weather warnings, additional Haryana Roadways buses will also be kept on standby. These buses will be stationed at pre-identified safe locations and will be used to transport students to a safe location or school if a school bus gets stuck or breaks down due to waterlogging. Under no circumstances will any student be left unattended.
*Dedicated WhatsApp and SMS System for Schools*
Under the directions issued, the District Education Officer and District Elementary Education Officer have been instructed to prepare, within 24 hours, a dedicated WhatsApp broadcast group and bulk SMS/email list covering the principals/heads and transport in-charges of all government, private, aided and recognised schools in the district.
Every report or flash update received from the Traffic Police must be forwarded to all schools, without any modification, within 15 minutes.
The system will cover schools across all areas of the district, including Sohna, Pataudi, Manesar, Farrukhnagar and Badshahpur. A weekly compliance report must be submitted to the district administration every Monday.
*Special Safety Arrangements at Schools*
The directions state that every school must appoint a Transport In-charge/Route Safety Officer. During rainfall, students must not be assembled in basements or any low-lying areas of the school premises. Schools must also ensure inspection of electrical panels and exposed wires on their premises.
Any incident involving a school bus getting stuck in waterlogging or a situation in which the safety of a child is at risk must be reported immediately to the GMDA/MCG helpline at 18001801817 or WhatsApp number 9821395354.
*Drainage on School Routes to Get Priority*
GMDA, Haryana Roadways, Municipal Corporation Gurugram, Municipal Council Manesar, HSVP, PWD (B&R) and NHAI have been directed to give priority to drainage along school bus routes and around school gates.
The concerned officials will remain present at identified waterlogging points during and after rainfall. Haryana Roadways has been directed to identify a fleet of additional buses and drivers and provide details of their numbers and standby locations within 48 hours.
ADC Sonu Bhatt has been assigned overall responsibility for monitoring compliance with the directions. He will hold a joint review meeting every Friday with the Traffic Police, Education Department, GMDA, Haryana Roadways and Municipal Corporation.
41st National Eye Donation fortnight inaugurated at PGI
Chandigarh: The 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight, being observed from August 25 to September 8, was inaugurated today at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, with great enthusiasm and zeal. The fortnight was formally inaugurated by a balloon release ceremony, jointly performed by Dr. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, and Prof. Usha Singh, Head, Department of Ophthalmology, PGIMER. PGI official said that the National Eye Donation Fortnight is a nationwide 15-day awareness campaign observed every year with the support and encouragement of the Government of India. The campaign aims to encourage healthcare institutions and other stakeholders to undertake intensive public awareness activities regarding eye donation and motivate people to pledge their eyes after death. The National Eye Donation Fortnight has been observed in the country since 1985.
Despite significant advances in corneal transplantation, there continues to be a substantial gap between the requirement and availability of donated corneas. At present, approximately 1.1 million people in India are corneal blind, while around 25,000–30,000 corneal transplants are performed annually. At PGIMER, more than 1,000 patients are waiting for corneal transplantation, whereas the Institute receives approximately 400–500 donated corneas each year. This significant gap highlights the urgent need to create greater awareness and encourage more people to pledge their eyes.
The fortnight therefore focuses on creating mass public awareness about eye donation, motivating citizens to pledge their eyes after death and bridging the gap between the demand and availability of corneas. An equally important objective is to address and dispel the various myths, misconceptions, fears and apprehensions associated with eye donation.
As part of the fortnight-long campaign, a series of awareness lectures on eye donation will be organised at educational institutions and public places. Various activities, including poster-making and essay-writing competitions, will also be organised in schools to engage students and create awareness about the importance of eye donation.
An Eye Donation Awareness Walkathon will also be organised on 3rd September 2026 at 5:00 PM, from Rock Garden to Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh, with the objective of taking the message of eye donation to the wider community.
The fortnight will conclude with a closing ceremony on 5th September 2026 at the Advanced Eye Centre, PGIMER, during which participants and contributors involved in various awareness activities will be felicitated.
The PGIMER Eye Bank and Department of Ophthalmology appealed to the public to come forward, learn the facts about eye donation, dispel the myths associated with it and make the noble pledge of donating their eyes after death to help restore sight and give the gift of vision to those in need.
“A pledge today can give someone the gift of sight tomorrow.”
Haryana STF arrests 512 criminals in 8 months
Chandigarh,
To strengthen law and order, effectively curb organised crime and gangster networks, and reinforce a sense of security among the people, Haryana Special Task Force (STF) arrested a total of 512 accused, including 55 most-wanted criminals, 270 gangsters and 187 accused involved in other heinous crimes from January 1 to August 24.
In a statement, Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal said that maintaining law and order in the state is one of the top priorities of the State Police. All extortion calls received from any part of the state are being taken seriously and directions have been issued for immediate action, while STF has been specifically activated against organised crime and extortion cases. The DGP said that whether the objective of criminals is to intimidate common citizens, demand extortion from businessmen or establish dominance through gangs, the Haryana Police will not allow any such attempt to succeed.
Additional DGP, Law & Order, Sanjay Kumar said that the along with most-wanted and wanted criminals, gangsters and active gang members are being identified and targeted through planned operations. Since 2024, STF has arrested a total of 1,972 accused. These include 369 most-wanted or wanted criminals, 1,063 gangsters and 540 accused involved in heinous crimes. These figures reflect the sustained and effective action being taken by STF. In the action against gang members alone, 323 gangsters were arrested in 2024, 470 in 2025 and 270 so far in 2026.
During 2025-26, a total of 21 gangsters have so far been brought back to India through deportation, including 14 gangsters brought back in 2026. In addition, 12 gangsters have been detained abroad. STF is coordinating with the concerned central agencies as well as relevant law enforcement agencies at the international level to pursue action against such criminals.
Effective action is being taken against criminals attempting to extort money by threatening businessmen, entrepreneurs and common citizens in the state. So far in 2026, 109 cases related to extortion have been registered. In these cases, the concerned STF teams and district police units have taken immediate action in close coordination. Technical analysis of calls, identification of accused, monitoring of their networks and, wherever necessary, field operations are being carried out to track down the criminals, Police officer said.
Haryana Speaker asks officials to ensure foolproof security during Vidhan Sbaha session
Chandigarh, August 25
In view of the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha commencing on August 27, Speaker Harvinder Kalyan convened a meeting on Tuesday to review security arrangements. He discussed measures to ensure foolproof security during the session with senior officials from Haryana, Punjab, UT Chandigarh and CISF and issued important directions in this regard.
It was decided at the meeting that security arrangements would be further strengthened to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the Monsoon Session. The Speaker directed the formation of a coordination committee comprising officials from the police and security agencies of Haryana, Punjab, UT Chandigarh and CISF .
The Chandigarh Administration will also deploy Duty Magistrates in two shifts throughout the session. Chandigarh Police personnel will remain present at the spot to take immediate action, if required.
No kind of protest or demonstration will be permitted within the Vidhan Sabha complex. The Speaker directed police officials to make all necessary arrangements in advance to prevent any such situation.
It was also decided that no person, whether an ordinary visitor or a dignitary, would be allowed to enter the Vidhan Sabha premises carrying any weapon. The Haryana Vidhan Sabha Secretariat has also written to all Members of the Legislative Assembly in this regard.
Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela Organised at Government ITI, Chandigarh
Chandigarh, August 25
A Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) was organised at Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Sector 28-C, Chandigarh, on Tuesday under the supervision and guidance of Ms. Palika Arora, PCS, State Apprenticeship Advisor-cum-Director, Technical Education, U.T. Chandigarh.
The mela witnessed participation from 19 prominent establishments from Chandigarh and neighbouring regions, including Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU), Haryana Roadways, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Directorate of Geomatics Research and Environment (DGRE), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Verka Mohali Milk Plant, Mahindra dealerships and Deltron Chandigarh.
The participating establishments offered a total of 959 apprenticeship vacancies in various trades, including Electrician, Fitter, Welder, COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant), Turner, Carpenter and Electronics. As many as 302 aspiring trainees participated in the mela, interacted with industry representatives, submitted applications and underwent on-the-spot screening and evaluation.
Ms. Palika Arora, PCS, visited the venue and reviewed the arrangements. She interacted with the participating establishments and candidates, encouraging the trainees to make the most of the apprenticeship opportunities and build strong careers through practical training and industry exposure. She also appreciated the participating organisations for their contribution to skill development and employment generation in the region.
The mela concluded successfully, providing a valuable platform for connecting skilled youth with industry and strengthening apprenticeship opportunities in Chandigarh and adjoining areas.
Awareness Programme on Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services Organised at ADR Centre
Chandigarh: The Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services (PUS), U.T. Chandigarh, in association with the Government College of Commerce and Business Administration (GCCBA), Sector 50, Chandigarh, organised an awareness programme at the ADR Centre, Sector 43, on Tuesday. The programme was aimed at creating awareness among students and faculty members about the concept, jurisdiction, benefits and functioning of the Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services. Sanjay Kumar Sachdeva, Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services, U.T. Chandigarh, attended the programme as the chief speaker. He apprised the participants about the role of the Permanent Lok Adalat in providing an accessible and effective mechanism for the resolution of disputes relating to public utility services.