As part of the continued fight against the spike in Covid-19 cases, the Western Command on Monday dedicated three Covid hospitals to the nation under the Indian Army initiative 'Operation Namaste'.Lt Gen R.P. Singh, General Officer Commanding in Chief,...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator of UT Chandigarh V.P. Singh Badnore today administered oath of office to Justice Mehtab Singh Gill (Retd) as Chief Vigilance  Commissioner and Amarpartap Singh Sekhon as the State Information Commissioner in a virtual...

On 27th January 2021, at Punjab Raj Bhawan, His Excellency  V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh and the Lady Governor Mrs. Alka Singh released a book titled Evaluation and Management of High-Risk Pregnancies: ...

On the occasion 72nd Republic Day, State Level celebrations were held at Mohali. The Governor of Punjab, Sh. VP Singh Badnore unfurled the Tricolour at Stadium in Government College phase-6 in the presence of DGP Punjab Sh. Dinkar Gupta, Chief Secretary...

On the occasion 72nd Republic Day, State Level celebrations were held at Mohali. The Governor of Punjab, Sh. VP Singh Badnore unfurled the Tricolour at Stadium in Government College phase-6 in the presence of DGP Punjab Sh. Dinkar Gupta, Chief Secretary...

Punjab Governor V.P Singh Badnore launched the Pictorial Visuals in form Calendar depicting the “Spiritual Journey of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji”  prepared by Ludhiana based Lawyer and Nature Photographer, Harpreet Sandhu, dedicated to the 400th Prakash...

The Governor Punjab and Administrator, Chandigarh, Mr VP Singh Badnore today inaugurated the Museum of Trees - a unique environmental project for conservation of sacred trees of Sikhism after which many Sikh Gurudwaras are named. Because of Covid-19, the...

Lovely Professional University (LPU) organized an annual award ceremony for the 3rd edition of Transforming Education Awards (TEA) and 1st Study Grants distribution at its Shanti Devi Mittal Auditorium, where Hon’ble Governor (Punjab) Shri VP Singh Badnore...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh V.P. Singh Badnore, today administered oath of office to Anumit Singh Sodhi and Maninder Singh Patti as Members of State Information Commission in a virtual ceremony held from Punjab Raj Bhavan.Earlier,...

Warning that the enactment of the farm ordinances would lead to resentment and unrest in the border state, which was already at the receiving end of Pakistan’s concerted efforts to foment trouble, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday led...

Punjab Governor  V.P. Singh Badnore on Tuesday administered the oath of office, secrecy and allegiance to the constitution to the newly appointed Chairman of Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority Mr. Karan Avtar Singh, a 1984-batch IAS officer...

V P Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab-cum-Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, alongwith the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today inaugurated Battery Swapping FacilityQuick Interchange Service (QIS) at Chandigarh.Shri...

Exhibiting the respect and gratitude towards the Covid 19 warriors, city residents’ Dhanyawaad Prastaav ('vote of thanks')  in form of documentation proposal was duly handed  over to Punjab Governor and UT Administrator -VP Singh Badnore on Saturday under...

Governor of Punjab and Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore said that the speed of technological revolution in the current era is taking place swiftly. I am sure that the technical knowledge and expertise; the theoretical and practical...

The Governor Punjab and the President Punjab Red Cross Society V.P. Singh Badnore today asked the deputy commissioners to launch a state wide campaign to generate awareness regarding the activities of the State Red Cross in mitigating the suffering of the...

The Governor of Punjab  VP Singh Badnore today released the book “The Flute and The Sword” The story of Meera and jaimaland the Rise and Fall of Meera authored by Maj Gen Randhir Sinh (Retd) and co authored by Karuna Sinh which depicts the story of...

Punjab Governor V.P.Singh Badnore on Friday inaugurated the 3rd edition of annual Military Literature Festival here envisaging that India would become self-reliant on manufacturing its own defence weapons with cutting edge technology.Kick-starting the biggest...

Governor of Punjab VP Singh Badnore today said that the mighty force led by Akbar didn’t get anything else from the historic battle of Haldighati except an elephant named Ramaprasad.Kicking off the discussion on topic ‘Who was the victor of battle of Haldighati’...

Brig.(Retd) Satinder Singh Director Sainik Welfare Punjab Chandigarh and Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh along with other officers of Sainik Welfare Department,  Punjab & Chandigarh pinned Armed Forces Flag on the Punjab Governor...

Six week-long Induction Training Programme for IAS Officers at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) concluded here today with the valediction ceremony held today at Punjab Raj Bhawan, Chandigarh which was presided over by Hon'ble...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore administered the oath of allegiance to Justice (Retd.) Vinod Kumar Sharma as Lokpal, Punjab and  also administered oath of office to Lt Gen. (Retd.) Ajae Kumar Sharma as State...

Justice Ravi Shankar Jha was on Sunday sworn in as the 35th Chief Justice of the Punjab & Haryana High Court by Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore, in the presence of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh conducted the...

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore today urged the vice chancellors of the universities of Punjab to rope in the affiliated colleges to adopt 5 or more villages around its vicinity to support its development into...

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has expressed its serious concern over the rising pollution level in the river waters posing a potential danger to the lives of people who were subjected to consume polluted drinking water , besides jeopardizing aquatic life in...

Punjab Governor V.P. Singh Badnore on Tuesday administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Chairman and members of Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) in the presence of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.Lieutenant General (Retd.) Surinder...

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh,  Shri V.P. Singh, inaugurated the 'Indian Culture: Unity in Diversity' National Seminar organized by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati Society at Raj Bhawan  to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary...

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has asserted that dilution of Article 370 would strengthen the security, safety and integrity of India and should not be viewed through any other narrow prism. He was delivering the 1st Balramji Dass Tandon...

A total of 344 students who passed out Ph.D, M.Sc, M.Tech, MCA, MBA and MJMC during 2017-18 received degrees during the Annual Convocation of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) today. In addition, 70 students were awarded Merit Certificates, 16 Gold...

A delegation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on led by senior party leaders Harpal Singh Cheema (LoP) and Aman Arora (MLA) on Friday, met Governor of Punjab, VP Singh Badnore, on the issue of all-time high power tariff under the people of the state were allowed...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shri V.P. Singh Badnore has given a clarion call to the  State Universities, Colleges and other Educational Institutions, NGOs, Voluntary Organisations and parents to work on one common platform...

Punjab Sports Department, District Administration and Daily World today teamed up to organize an international standard chip-timed full Marathon here. This event comprised 42 Kilometre full Marathon, 21 KM (Half Marathon), 10 KM and 5 KM open fun runs. The...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh V. P. Singh Badnore today laid emphasis on creating an institutional platform where Academia, R&D institutions, industry, innovators and investors can collaborate and create value for themselves and...

NITI Aayog with the aim to bring the Agri-Start-ups together and inspire them to devise appropriate solutions for agribusiness issues organised a one-day conclave on “Start-ups for Smart Agriculture” with the support of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural...

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, Kapil Sharma, Rapper Badshah, Punjabi Legend Singer Gurdas Mann launches the fight against drugs from the campus of Chandigarh University. More than 30,000 students takes pledge “Na Karunga Na Karne Dunga” along with the spiritual...

NABARD, being an apex Development Financial Institution, has been instrumental in innovating, designing and grounding scalable social and economic enterprises in rural areas through community participation. NABARD has partnered with various channel partners...

Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore on Tuesday declared the state government’s commitment to pursue and take to their logical conclusion the investigations into the sacrilege cases and the false cases registered during the previous regime, while maintaining its...

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh,  VP Singh Badnore flagged off from the Raj Bhawan a noble venture of Medipink Cars which have been launched in the tri-city by a reputed travel house under AJ Travels Pvt. Ltd. owned by a recognized...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh today unveiled the maiden Book Lutyens' Maverick authored by the former MP, Baijayant "Jay" Panda published by the Rupa Publications here at Punjab Raj Bhawan, Chandigarh.Talking about the book, the Governor...

The NCC cadets of Punjab and Chandigarh and NSS volunteers, who participated in the national-level Republic Day camp and Parade 2019 in New Delhi, were honoured by the Governor of Punjab Sh. V. P. Singh Badnore at an impressive function held at the Punjab...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shri V.P. Singh Badnore today flagged off a cycle expedition organized by the Go Green Cycling & Environment Club  from Punjab Raj Bhavan Chandigarh to Mumbai covering 5100 + kms long journey.According...

The Passing Out Ceremony of ISC Batch-2019 was organised in the Pavate Hall in the Senior Wing of The Punjab Public School, Nabha on January 27, 2019. In a function presided over by Shri VP Singh Badnore, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab & Administrator, Union...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh has called upon the Punjabi Diaspora to become partners in the ongoing prosperity and development of the state. Addressing the Valedictory Session of the 25th International Punjabi Parvasi Diwas here this...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh V.P. Singh Badnore today unveiled the book titled "Tamarind Ache" authored by Ms. Srushti Dhoke published by the Rupa Publications at Punjab Raj Bhawan.Complementing the young author, an 18 year old Srushti,...

As many as 31 students from the seven states of North –East accompanied by the office bearers and activists of ABVP and Mr. Vineet Joshi, former State Secretary BJP Punjab today called on the Governor Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh Sh. V.P. Singh...

The Governor of Punjab V.P Singh Badnore inaugurated the Three day 67th National Congress of the Institute of Town Planners of India here today. Delivering inaugural address, Mr. Badnore stressed upon the need of proper planning for sustainable development....

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Punjab Regional Office today organised a function in Pal Auditorium of Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana to launch a state-wide Awareness Campaign on promotion of Farmers Producers Organisations...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday released the book 'Prince, Patron and Patriarch Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala', co-authored by the Maharaja’s grandson, Brigadier (Retd) Sukhjit Singh, and Cynthia Frederick.Besides the authors,...

The courageous sacrifice of Maharana Partap to preserve the independence of his kingdom is still relevant, as we all can learn from the tales of his  bravery. This was stated today by the Governor of Punjab V.P. Singh Badnore while participating in...

Punjab Governor V. P. Singh Badnore today dedicated MLF 2018 to the valour of the over 74000 Indians who had laid their lives in the First World  War.Inaugurating the Military Literature Festival at the Lake Club Chandigarh, he termed the MLF as a befitting...

The Governor exhorted all the citizens to demonstrate their benevolence and patriotism by contributing to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. He also  urged the officers to ensure rehabilitation of war widows, disabled defence personnel and Ex-servicemen...

A delegation of Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) Punjab under the leadership of LoP Harpal Singh Cheema today met the Hon'able  Governor of Punjab Sh.V.P.Singh Badnore to request him to put constitutional pressure on Capt Amarinder Singh Government to save sugarcane...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh,V.P. Singh Badnore today launched the book titled Jallianwala Bagh, 1919 – The Real Story authored by Kishwar Desai, an author and columnist here this evening at Punjab Raj Bhawan.Addressing the elite...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 13th edition of CII Agro Tech India-2018 today (December 1, 2018) in Chandigarh.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Indian agriculture needs a renewal of its marriage with contemporary...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh V. P. Singh Badnore inaugurated the 3rdMega Health Check-Up Camp organised by the Joshi Foundation today at Chandigarh.More than 10,000 patients were examined free and given treatment at the mega health...

“Nanak Naam Chardi Kalan, Tere Bhaane Sarbat Da Bhala!” With these words, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday launched the year-long celebrations of the 550th Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, calling upon all people to set aside their...

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore and Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday laid the foundation stones for 26 development projects worth Rs 150 crore, including upgradation of infrastructure in the three historic...

The Governor Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh V.P. Singh Badnore today spent the Diwali time with the inmates of Observation-cum-Special Home – 25, Senior Citizens Home-43 and ASHREY in Sector 47 Chandigarh and wished them diwali greetings. The...

Rotarians of Rotary District 3080 sent 5000 kg of sweets for jawans on Indian borders.Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh V.P. Singh Badnore, flagged off the two truck loads containing 5,000 boxes for jawans at Punjab Raj Bhavan here today.This...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh, Shri V.P. Singh Badnore today flagged off a Walkathon organised by the Income Tax Department, Chandigarh as a part of the ongoing Vigilance Awareness Week in the city being observed from 29th October,...

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Shri V.P. Singh Badnore, launched a book "You Can Achieve More" authored by an  internationally acclaimed educator and a motivational speaker and an author of many bestsellers like "You Can Win", ...