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Politics
Punjab Governor Raises 110‑Foot Flag at PGIMER in Chandigarh
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 01:18 PM
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Punjab’s governor hoisted a 110‑foot national flag at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, marking a ceremonial event.
The governor of Punjab hoisted a 110‑foot national flag at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, a ceremony attended by medical staff and government officials.
The flag, the largest of its kind in the region, was raised in a formal procession that highlighted the institute’s role as a leading medical centre in the country.
Officials noted that the event symbolised national pride and the commitment of the state to support healthcare excellence.
The flag‑hoisting took place in the institute’s main courtyard, where dignitaries and students gathered to witness the moment.
The governor’s presence underscored the importance of the occasion for both the medical community and the state’s public service initiatives.
The flag, the largest of its kind in the region, was raised in a formal procession that highlighted the institute’s role as a leading medical centre in the country.
Officials noted that the event symbolised national pride and the commitment of the state to support healthcare excellence.
The flag‑hoisting took place in the institute’s main courtyard, where dignitaries and students gathered to witness the moment.
The governor’s presence underscored the importance of the occasion for both the medical community and the state’s public service initiatives.