Amit Shah Awards President's Colour to Chandigarh Police
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious President's Colour to the Chandigarh Police on November 1, 2026. The honour was conferred during the Diamond Jubilee Foundation Day and 60th Raising Day celebrations of the force at Police Lines, Sector 26, Chandigarh.
What happened
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to the Chandigarh Police on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The conferment ceremony and ceremonial parade review were held at the Police Lines in Sector 26, Chandigarh.
The prestigious honour was presented on behalf of President Droupadi Murmu to mark the Diamond Jubilee Foundation Day and the 60th Raising Day celebrations of the Chandigarh Police. Dignataries present at the event included Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, and Chandigarh Police Director General of Police (DGP) Sagar Preet Hooda.
During the event, Amit Shah flagged off 141 new vehicles into the Chandigarh Police fleet to enhance mobility, intensive patrolling, and emergency response capabilities. Development projects worth approximately ₹258–₹262 crore were also scheduled for dedication and foundation stone laying during his visit.
Important dates
| President's Colour Presentation Date | 1 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Chandigarh Police Raising Day / Diamond Jubilee | 1 November 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- Chandigarh was constituted as a Union Territory and designated as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana on November 1, 1966.
- The President's Colour is the highest honour bestowed upon a police force or military unit in India for exemplary service exceeding 15 years.
What candidates should do
- Note down the exact date, occasion (60th Raising Day / Diamond Jubilee), and the recipient of the President's Colour for current affairs questions in upcoming banking, SSC, and state civil services exams.
- Revise the static GK details regarding Chandigarh's establishment as a Union Territory and joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.
PrepZen analysis
The conferment of the President's Colour is a landmark recognition of a police force's discipline, dedication, and operational excellence over decades of service. For aspirants preparing for competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, and Banking, questions regarding national honours, police modernization initiatives, and Union Territory administration frequently appear in general awareness and current affairs sections.
Practice questions
Q1. Which police force was recently awarded the President's Colour by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on its 60th Raising Day?
Q2. When was Chandigarh constituted as a Union Territory and designated as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana?
Awarded to Chandigarh Police on 1 November.
Occasion: 60th Raising Day and Diamond Jubilee.
President's Colour is a prestigious honor for distinguished service.
🎯 Key Point: Amit Shah presents President's Colour to Chandigarh Police.
FAQs
Who presented the President's Colour to the Chandigarh Police?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour on behalf of President Droupadi Murmu.
What occasion was being celebrated when the Chandigarh Police received the President's Colour?
The award was presented during the Diamond Jubilee Foundation Day and the 60th Raising Day celebrations of the Chandigarh Police on November 1, 2026.
What is the significance of the President's Colour?
It is considered the highest honour bestowed upon a police force or military unit in India, recognizing extraordinary service, dedication, and discipline for organizations with over 15 years of exemplary service.
What new fleet addition was announced during the event?
Amit Shah flagged off 141 new vehicles into the Chandigarh Police fleet to enhance mobility, intensive patrolling, and emergency response capabilities.
Sources and references
- dailypioneer.com (dailypioneer.com)
- aninews.in (www.aninews.in)
- thestatesman.com (www.thestatesman.com)
- thenorthnews.in (www.thenorthnews.in)
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