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", ...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore today congratulated the students of various institutions of Chandigarh who called on him at Raj Bhawan after winning medals for their spectacular performance in India's biggest skill...

A delegation of AAP MLAs led by leader of Opposition Harpal Singh Cheema today called on the Hon'ble Governor of Punjab V.P.Singh Badnore and submitted him memorandum regarding the demands of agitating 8886 teachers who are demanding regularization of...

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed by the Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to Be University) with M/S Siemens Industry Software  (India) Pvt Limited (SISW) to establish a Center of Excellence in the area of Manufacturing Engineering, Control...

The Governor Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh Sh. V.P.Singh Badnore today released a book titled "How India manages its National Security" authored by Arvind Gupta, former Deputy National Security Advisor and head of the National Security Council Secretariat...

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore today launched the book titled A Critical Evolution of the Work Of Nek Chand's Rock Garden in Chandigarh written by Dr SS Bhatti, founder-teacher and former Principal, Chandigarh...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore formally unveiled the book “THE GYPSY TRAIL – Travels and Travails of an Army Wife” authored by Mrs. Lily Swarn wife of a retired Col. S.S.Swarn at Punjab Raj Bhawan Chandigarh.Talking...

His Excellency Governor of Punjab & Administrator of UT Chandigarh,Vijayender Pal Singh Badnore reached Lovely Professional University (LPU) today to assess the on-going preparations for world’s biggest science conference to be held at LPU campus from...

Taking online services to another level by providing convenience and tangible benefits to the public, the  Governor Punjab and Administrator Chandigarh,  V.P. Singh Badnore announced the waiving off  MDR charges on online payment on Sampark ...

As a part of the ongoing war against drugs and carrying forward the State Government's initiative to completely eradicate this evil, the Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh, V.P.Singh Badnore today flagged off an Anti Drug Rally with a theme...

To mark the celebrations of the birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore today dedicated the newly constructed Gandhi  Museum at Gandhi Samarak Bhawan Chandigarh to the Public.Addressing...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore called upon the eminent senior citizens of Chandigarh to strike a perfect socio-emotional cord with the city youth. He urged them to devote some of their time to interact with the...

The Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh V.P.Singh Badnore today flagged off a Marathon organised by the Chandigarh Chapter of HelpAge India from outside the Punjab Raj Bhawan to mark the celebrations of International Day of Older persons,More...