KHELO CHANDIGARH GAMES 2026 CONCLUDES WITH A GRAND CLOSING CEREMONY Chandigarh 1 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The grand closing ceremony of “Khelo Chandigarh Games 2026,” organized by the Sports Cell of BJP Chandigarh, was held at the Convention Centre, Panjab University, Sector-25, Chandigarh. The event witnessed the remarkable presence of athletes, sports enthusiasts, and distinguished dignitaries. Union Minister of State and Member of Parliament S.P. Singh Baghel graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Haryana Cabinet Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma attended as the Guest of Honour. Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Satnam Singh Sandhu was present as the Special Guest. Prominent dignitaries on the dais included BJP Chandigarh President Jitender Pal Malhotra, Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi, State General Secretaries Ramveer Bhatti, Sanjeev Rana and Shakti Prakash Devshali, Panjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig, Director Sports Rakesh Malik, and Sports Cell Convener Pra...
National Statistics Office to Conduct Key Socio-Economic Surveys During June 2026; Citizens and Enterprises Urged to Extend Full Cooperation
National Statistics Office to Conduct Key Socio-Economic Surveys During June 2026; Citizens and Enterprises Urged to Extend Full Cooperation Chandigarh 1 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Field Operations Division (FOD) of the National Statistics Office (NSO), functioning under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, will undertake a series of important socio-economic surveys during June 2026 across selected areas in Chandigarh and Panchkula as part of its ongoing nationwide statistical data collection programme. The National Statistics Office has been collecting information from households and establishments since 1950 and has played a vital role in developing a robust database on various socio-economic indicators. The information generated through these scientifically designed surveys serves as a critical input for planning, policy formulation, and evidence-based decision-making at both the national and state levels. Data collection i...