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New Portable Night Speed Radars to Take on Speed Demons At Night in Chandigarh

Taking a step further to check speeding in the city during night hours, the Chandigarh traffic police has introduced night speed radars. They would not only act as a barrier to violators, but will also help in lessening road accidents caused due to the violation during late hours. Shortly, challans will also issued to the violators through these radars.

Chandigarh Traffic Police Launched Night Speed Radars

Chandigarh Police, Traffic Department launched new portable night speed radars. With the help of night speed radar guns, speeding during late evening and night hours will be curbed, which will help in reducing road crashes. Soon, challans will also be issued through these night speed radars. Police officials believe that the night vision radars to check speeding would instill a sense of fear among people. And they would then drive within the permissible limit even after dusk. And which would ultimately reduce the probability of road mishaps occurring at night.

Lesser number of cops and empty roads encourages many motorists to press accelerators, which leads to road disasters. In 2018, 92.72% mishaps occurred due to speeding and rash driving.

Extraordinary Functionality of The Night Speed Radars

Police authorities said the night vision speed guns have a capacity to trace the speed limit of vehicles from 3km, are fitted with camera. Also, it can take a picture from a distance of 300 meters. Moreover, another important feature is that they can capture the image of a two-wheeler rider not wearing a helmet.

Furthermore, the Chandigarh traffic police have a total of 12 speed radar guns, out of which 9 can only be used during daylight.

Apart from this, special stickers for differently abled persons are also launched. They will be affixed on the front and rear windscreen of their vehicles.

Driving Stimulator Installed at the Chandigarh Traffic Park

In addition, two simulator driving machine comprising four-wheeler driving and two-wheeler driving have also been introduced. They are initiated for imparting driving skills to drivers at Children Traffic Park, Sector 23.

The objective is to make them aware of the common mistakes. For instance, not giving proper and timely signals on turning, not following traffic signs and road markings, invalid parking, speeding etc.

Keynote

UT traffic police in the view of taking several measures to check speeding in the city, introduced portable night speed radars. Plus, two simulator driving machines consisting of a 4 & 2-wheeler drivers are installed at Chandigarh traffic park. This is established to make the commuters aware about the traffic rules.

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Covid Vaccination for Children: Chandigarh Allocates 9 Health Facilities for Covid Jab for Kids in 15-18 Year Age Group
The UT health department allocated some schools and hospitals to start vaccinating kids between 15-18 years of age. According to the latest guidelines issued by the ministry of health and family welfare, PGI to start giving Covid vaccination for children in their Advanced Pediatric Center.

Covid Guidelines For Children

Chandigarh will have health facilities allocated for vaccinating children. Initially, they started with 6 centers and then increased to 9. However, they will grow as there are 72,000 eligible children between 15-18 years. The centers, including the PGI and the GMCH, Sector 32, will attempt to vaccinate at least 200 children each daily.

Dr VK Nagpal, Joint Director, Health Services, said, “We are fully geared up for the vaccination beginning tomorrow and many children have registered for the first dose. We are hopeful of achieving the target of inoculating 72,000-odd children within a month.” Go through the below mentioned Covid guidelines for Children:

Number of Doses To Be Given

First and foremost, the children will receive 2 doses of Cowaxin at an interval of 28 days within their muscle.

Where to Register

Secondly, parents can register their children on the Cowin Application using the Aadhar Card.

Prescribed Protocol

Thirdly, protocol of 30-minute observation after vaccination will be imposed for children. As a precaution, ambulances will be present with each vaccination center. Additionally, two beds have been reserved in the pediatric care ward of the GMCH to take care in case of any post-vaccination issues.

Children to Visit Only Allocated Vaccine Center

Lastly, teams involved in the doorstep vaccination will not carry out Covid vaccination of children. The eligible children are required either to visit the dedicated vaccination center in the specified health facilities or in camps at schools.

Booster Shots

Guidelines for booster shots are yet to be issued on January 10 by the UT Admin.

Also read: Chandigarh Latest Covid Guidelines

Vaccination Centers

The following Centers have been allocated for Covid vaccination for Children:
- Advanced Pediatrics Center, PGI, Sec 12
- GMSH, Sec 16 (auditorium site 2)
- GMCH, Sector 32 (Level 5, Block B)
- Civil Hospital, Mani Majra
- Civil Hospital, Sec 22
- The Civil Hospital, Sec 45
- Govt. Sr Secondary School, Dhanas
- Govt Model Senior Secondary School, MHC, Mani Majra
- Govt Model High School, RC-Il, Maloya
To summarize, Covid Vaccination for Children to start in Chandigarh from January 1. Till now, 9 health facilities are allocated for Covid Jabs. But they will soon double as there are 72000 beneficiaries eligible between the age group of 15-18 years. Go through the list of all the centers assigned for the vaccination process.

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Chandigarh Latest Covid Guidelines: Only Fully-Vaccinated Allowed in Hotels/Restaurants With 50% Capacity

Considering a hike in the Covid-19 cases, the Chandigarh administration announced fresh set of COVID Guidelines. As per the new guidelines, hotels, bars, restaurants, public places in Chandigarh will only allow Fully-Vaccinated to enter. Besides this, there will be a limit on the number of people entering, thereby allowing 50% capacity will be allowed to enter any building. Most importantly, owners and operators will be fined with Rs 5,000 if they violate these rules.

Chandigarh New Covid Guidelines

Furthermore, according to the Chandigarh New Covid Guidelines, the administration announced a cap on wedding guests as the Omicron variant brought a fresh surge of COVID cases in the country.

The orders were earlier proposed on Friday by the UT administration in its meeting led by Adviser Dharam Pal. However, they will be implemented from today, January 1. Additionally, the Admin issued guidelines regarding people wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and limiting gatherings.

Further, Sukhna Lake will remain closed on every Sunday as per the new Covid Guidelines. All the activities including Boating will be closed except from 5:00 Am to 9:00 Am and from 6:00 Pm to 8:00 Pm from Monday to Saturday, with effect from 3rd January, 2022.

In the latest order issued by the State Disaster Management Authority, UT Chandigarh. It says that “Restaurants, hotels, cafes, eateries, marriage palaces and banquet halls in Chandigarh will now open with 50% capacity”.

“Only people who have been vaccinated with both the doses will be allowed to enter in the public places,” the order stated.

Also, Covid Vaccination for Children is starting from today, January 1. Read about its guidelines and eligibility.

In a nutshell, a fresh set of COVID guidelines were announced for Chandigarh. It states that the restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, eateries have been allowed to operate with 50 per cent capacity. Also, only those having both the Covid Vaccination Shots will be allowed to enter there. And, Sukhna Lake will also be closed on every Sunday.

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Chandigarh MC elections 2021: Everything You Need to Know About Date, Time, Schedule, Results

Announcing the election schedule on Monday, state election commissioner SK Srivastava said the results of the Chandigarh MC elections 2021 will be declared on December 27; model code of conduct comes into force. This time, the wards have been increased from 26 to 35. A control room has also been set up to monitor the daily activities of the elections.

The city is all set for a three-cornered contest as the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) goes to the polls on December 24. Announcing the election schedule on Monday, state election commissioner SK Srivastava said the results will be declared on December 27.

Date:

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation elections are scheduled to be held on December 24.

Time:

The polling will start at 7:30 am and conclude at 5 pm.

Schedule:

Polling– 24th December

Counting of votes– 27th December

Results:

The results of the Chandigarh MC elections 2021 will be declared on December 27.

Additionally Important Information:

Total Number of Candidates

To begin with, a total of 203 candidates are in the fray for what is expected to turn out into a triangular contest between the BJP, the Congress and the Aam Aadhmi Party.

Total Number of Voters

Secondly, there are about 6,30,311 voters in Chandigarh who will vote across 694 polling booths in Chandigarh. Of these eligible voters, 3,30,713 are male and 2,99,581 are female.

Number of Wards

This time, the wards have been increased from 26 to 35. A control room has also been set up to monitor the daily activities of the elections.

Covid-19 Guidelines

Additionally, Covid-19 patients will be given one hour of voting. Arrangements have also been made for PPE kits and voters have to wear a mask and follow social distancing norms.

Number of Councilors

Currently, with 20 councilors, the BJP enjoys a majority in the house. The Congress has five councilors while one is a SAD councilor.

Additionally, go through the Ward List and respective nominee list from the article below:

Chandigarh MC Elections 2021 : Ward List and Candidate List Released

Results

The counting of votes for the Chandigarh municipal corporation elections got finally released today. It was conducted at nine designated centres in the city and the final results mentioned below. Know your ward and know which councilor is chosen to transform and for the betterment of your area.

The counting of votes for the 35 wards of Chandigarh that went to the elections on December 24, started around 9am and by 2 pm, the final results are released.

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Chandigarh MC Elections 2021 : Know Your Ward and Respective Candidate List and Details

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) elections will be held on December 24. UT Election Commissioner SK Srivastava declared the date of the elections and said that the counting of votes will be held on December 27. The nomination process will begin from November 27 and will go on till December 4. According to the schedule, the inspection of nominations will be held on December 6 and the last date of withdrawal is December 9. We are pretty sure that majority of the residents or voters are unaware of the ward list according to their sectors. Read more to know your ward number through the sector wise ward list of Chandigarh.

MC Polls : Important Details

This year, Chandigarh MC Elections has increased the number of wards from 26 to 35 in the draft notification issued on November 27.

1. Total No. of Wards

First and foremost, the number of wards and booths have also been increased, keeping in mind the Covid-19 guidelines. The number of wards has been increased from 26 to 35 and polling booths have also been increased from 474 to 694.

2. Poll Schedule

Secondly, the poll timings will be from 7:30AM to 5:00PM.

3. Covid- 19 Arrangements

Further, special arrangements have been made for Covid-19 patients. On December 24, provision of one hour of voting will be given to Covid-19 patients. Arrangements have also been made for PPE kits and voters have to wear a mask and follow social distancing norms.

4. Mobile Application Launched

In addition, a mobile application has also been launched so that the voters can know about the candidates being fielded from various wards. Also, they can file complaints of violation of the moral code of conduct through this app.

5. Contact Details For Any Enquiry

Lastly, for any further information or guidance, the public can contact the commission on these numbers – 0172-5025108, 5025109, 5003206. Additionally, a control room will be put in place to keep track of the elections.

Sector Wise Ward List, Nominee List (BJP, Congress, AAP) & their Details

The ward list and candidate details according to corresponding sectors of the residents/voters is listed below:

Conclusion

In a nutshell, Chandigarh MC Elections will have 35 wards in total now. Check your respective ward list and nominees from the parties BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).To add to it, the article includes some important details regarding the same. We also formulated last year’s ward wise sectors list of Chandigarh. And this year, we’ve come up with another list and we hope this will be helpful to you in knowing to which ward does your sector falls.

Also know, Chandigarh MC elections 2021: Date, Time, Schedule, Results Announced
Things to Know Before Planning a Trip to Himachal this April – New COVID Guidelines.

Keeping the recent sharp increase in the number of COVID cases, State Government Himachal Pradesh issued new COVID guidelines and SOPs.

COVID Negative Report is now mandatory for Himachal Travel.

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur in the advisory made on Sunday announced that from now it is mandatory for people coming from seven states which are witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases to show a COVID-19 negative test report on entering the state.

Making the announcement, state Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said

People coming from Punjab, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh need to carry a negative RT-PCR report not earlier than 72 hours while visiting Himachal Pradesh from April 16.
– CM Thakur

He made the announcement while presiding over a meeting with senior officers to review the coronavirus situation in the state.

Schools & Colleges will remain Closed.

The Himachal Pradesh government has already closed all educational institutions till April 21 and restricted gatherings at marriage ceremonies to 50 people indoors and with a maximum of 200 for outdoors. Besides, only 50 people have been allowed to attend funerals

No Langars are allowed.

Devotees are allowed to visit temples in the state during Navratri festival, but holding ‘langars’, ‘bhandaras’ and ‘jagran’ has been completely banned, he said. Thakur said the laxity shown by people has resulted in a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the state.

MC Chandigarh Recruitment: Apply for 172 Jobs from Apr 8

The registration process to fill 172 vacancies of Group A, B & C posts in the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh (MCC) will begin today (April 8, 2021)
The application process can be easily done Online through the Municipality’s official website at mcchandigarh.gov.in. The application process will continue till May 3, 2021.

Important Dates

Name of the event	Date
The application process begins on	April 8, 2021
The last date to fill the application form	May 3, 2021
Last date to make the fee payment	May 5, 2021
Date of examination	To be announced soon

In the recruitment notification, the MCC Chandigarh mentioned that there were vacancies for 81 firemen, 1 station fire officer, 41 clerks, 2 SDEs, 4 JEs, law officers, data entry operators, and various other posts.

For checking the detailed no. of category wise vacancies Click Here

The date of examination is yet to be announced. Though the last date to fill the application form is May 3, 2021, and the last date to pay the exam fee is May 5, 2021.
The exam will be conducted by Panjab University

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Click Here to Check the Procedure of Online Application

Application Fee

SC category – Rs. 500/-
General/OBC/ESM(Lineal Descendants)/ EWS – Rs. 1000/-
PwD(Persons with Disability) – Rs. 500/-
Ex-Serviceman – Rs. 500/-

Candidates should visit the official website of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh to know other details like the eligibility conditions, educational qualification, and selection process to fill the posts.

Get your elderly vaccinated against COVID by following these simple steps!
The Indian government is all set to step into the third phase of vaccination. Now, you can get your elderly vaccinated against the COVID by registering them on the Cowin website. Senior citizens aged above 60 years and elderly aged 45 with comorbidities can get themselves registered to get vaccinated.

A user guide to let know all the know-how of the registration process has been uploaded on the websites of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the National Health Authority (NHA).

Important things to note…
1. There is no CoWIN app on the PlayStore for registration as the app is for administrators only.
2. The registrations opened at 9 AM on March 1 and will be open till 3 PM every day. The availability of slots nearby to get vaccinated is subject to availability.
Follow these simple steps for registration:
1. Citizens can go to http://www.cowin.gov.in to register themselves or via the Aarogya Setu app, which has CoWIN app integration.
2. Download the Aarogya Setu app from the play store or visit the Cowin.gov.in website from your desktop.
3. Enter your mobile number and click on the OTP (One Time Password). Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and click on the verify button.
1. In the Aarogya Setu app, go to the CoWin tab, and tap on the Vaccination tab. And then proceed.
2. A registration page will appear where you will need to enter the photo ID type ( Driving License, Aadhaar Card as photo ID proof), number, and your full name, gender, and age of the person.
3. If you are registering for the person with Comorbidities. Click yes, when they ask ‘Do you have any comorbidities (pre-existing medical conditions)’. People age between 45 years to 60 years will need to carry a medical certificate when they go for the appointment. Once registered, a confirmation message will be sent to the registered mobile number.
1. After the registration is completed, the system will display account details. One person can add four more people linked to the mobile number verified before. You can click on the ‘Add button’ and enter the details of other individuals to register for them as well.
1. There appears a column named ‘Action’ in front of the names. And alongside it, there is a calendar icon, where you can schedule an appointment.
2. You will land on the “Book Appointment for Vaccination” page. Enter details like State/UT, District, Block, and Pincode. Hit the ‘ Search’ Button
3. Choose the vaccination center at your convenience. You can also choose dates from the next week and then click on the “Book” option.
4. An “Appointment Confirmation” page will open showing the details of the booking. You can either click on “Confirm” if the information is correct or click on “Back” to make changes.
1. Viola! Your “Appointment is Successful” will appear showing all the details. You can also download and save the confirmation of the details.
2. If in any circumstance, you want to reschedule your appointment, you can log in with your mobile number, enter OTP and make the changes by clicking on the edit icon below the ‘Action’ column against registered individuals.
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NewsBytes: RLA, Chandigarh Mandated HSRP & Colour Coded Stickers for all the Vehicles
The Registration and Licensing Authority, Chandigarh, is going for stricter implementation of mandatory high-security registration plates (HSRPs) and third registration marks (color-coded stickers) on all old and new vehicles registered in the city.

From March, the RLA will ask the police to impose a fine of ₹3,000 and ₹5,000 on two- and four-wheelers, respectively, found in violation. As of now, the deadline of February 28 has been set only for CH01BK and BL series. To prevent any rush, staggered enforcement will be followed for other series.

Things to you should know…
- For vehicles registered after the introduction of dealer-point vehicle registration in 2019, the RC was not issued without an HSRP. But, for vehicles registered earlier, there was a lack of uniformity in number plates
- Owners of vehicles with numbers in CH01BK and CH01BL series can apply for affixing HSRP and third registration mark at the RLA office in Sector 17 by February 28 as per the procedure available on the website chdtransport.gov.in
- For vehicles in CH01BM to BT series, too, owners can apply at the RLA office, though no deadline has been set. Similarly, owners of vehicles in other old or existing series can apply at the RLA office or the SDM (south) office at the Sports Complex in Sector 42 or the SDM (east) office at the CTU Workshop in Industrial Area, Phase 1.
- The replacement of an existing registration plate can be done only after ensuring that the old plate has been surrendered and destroyed on the office premises.
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Get Ready to Hail a Cab, in the Air! Chandigarh to get India’s First Air Taxi Services

Yesterday Harayana’s CM Khattar inaugurated India’s first-ever Air Taxi service from Chandigarh to Hisar.

The first flight of this air taxi was flagged off from Chandigarh to the newly constructed Hisar airport, under the UDAN Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik. The distance from Chandigarh to Hisar will be covered by 45 minutes.

In the 2nd phase, services for Hisar to Dehradun will be started on 18 January. In the 3rd phase, two more routes from Chandigarh to Dehradun and Hisar to Dharamshala will be added on 23 January. The company also plans to include Shimla, Kullu, and more Haryana routes,” said Harayana’s CM Khattar.

The company has fixed a very economical fare of Rs 1,755 from Chandigarh to Hisar.

So Chandigarhians, are you ready for this one of its kind experience?

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