Union Home Minister Presents President's Colour to Chandigarh Police
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious President's Colour to the Chandigarh Police during its 60th Raising Day celebrations on November 1, 2026. The high honour recognizes the force's distinguished service, discipline, and professional excellence.
What happened
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to the Chandigarh Police on November 1, 2026. The grand ceremony took place at Police Lines, Sector 26, Chandigarh, coinciding with the Diamond Jubilee (60th Raising Day) of the police force.
The President's Police Colour is one of the highest honours given to military, paramilitary, and police forces in India to acknowledge outstanding service, discipline, and public safety commitment. The honour was approved by President Droupadi Murmu on October 26, 2026.
During the event, Home Minister Amit Shah also flagged off and inducted 141 new police vehicles to boost intensive patrolling, mobility, and emergency response. Furthermore, development projects worth 258 crore rupees were slated during the visit. Dignitaries present at the ceremony included Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, and Chandigarh Director General of Police Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda.
Important dates
| President's Colour Approval Date | 26 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| President's Colour Presentation & 60th Raising Day | 1 November 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- The President's Colour is the highest decoration that can be bestowed upon any military, paramilitary, or police unit in India.
- Chandigarh Police was established on November 1, 1966.
- The Chandigarh Police Command and Control Centre was inaugurated on July 30, 2022.
- The Centre for Cyber Operations and Security (CenCOPS) was established on December 12, 2023.
What candidates should do
- Note down the exact name of the award, the recipient force, and the dignitary who presented it for current affairs multiple-choice questions.
- Revise the history and establishment year of the Chandigarh Police in connection with the reorganization of Punjab and Haryana in 1966.
- Keep track of recent high-profile police awards and major national honours presented to security forces across various states and union territories.
PrepZen analysis
The conferment of the President's Colour is a significant milestone for the Chandigarh Police, marking six decades of public service, maintenance of law and order, and institutional growth. For competitive exam aspirants, questions from this news item are likely to focus on the recipient force, the dignitary presenting the honour, the occasion, and static GK details concerning the establishment of the Chandigarh Union Territory and its police force in 1966. Aspirants must carefully memorize these factual anchors as questions regarding national honours and police modernization initiatives frequently appear in SSC, Banking, and State PSC examinations.
Practice questions
Q1. Which police force was recently awarded the President's Colour by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during its 60th Raising Day?
Q2. In which year was the Chandigarh Police reorganised and established in its present form?
Awarded to Chandigarh Police during its 60th Raising Day.
Honour for distinguished service, discipline, and professional excellence.
🎯 Key Point: Chandigarh Police awarded President's Colour by Home Minister.
FAQs
Who presented the President's Colour to the Chandigarh Police?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour.
On the occasion of which milestone was the award presented?
The award was presented during the 60th Raising Day (Diamond Jubilee) of the Chandigarh Police on November 1, 2026.
Who approved the President's Colour for the Chandigarh Police?
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, approved the honour on October 26, 2026.
What special uniform insignia are Chandigarh Police personnel entitled to wear following this award?
Personnel are entitled to wear a special emblem/insignia bearing the force's motto, 'We Care for You', above their nameplates.
How many new police vehicles were flagged off by the Home Minister during the event?
Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off and inducted 141 new police vehicles to bolster patrolling and emergency response.
Sources and references
- tribuneindia.com (www.tribuneindia.com)
- thestatesman.com (www.thestatesman.com)
- hindustantimes.com (www.hindustantimes.com)
- tribuneindia.com (www.tribuneindia.com)
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Practice Quiz — 1 November 2026
Q1. Haryana Day is celebrated annually on which date to mark the state's formation?
Q2. On which date did the National Zoological Park (NZP) in New Delhi celebrate its 67th Foundation Day?
Q3. On which date did the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) celebrate its 74th Foundation Day?
Q4. Which police force was awarded the President's Colour by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during its 60th Raising Day celebrations?
Q5. On what date is Tamil Nadu Day celebrated to commemorate the formation of the state?
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