Punjabreleases Diwali Pooja Bumper-2013
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has launched Maa laxmi Diwali Pooja Bumper-2013. A Spokesperson said that two 1st prizes of Rs1 crore each will be given out of sold tickets only. The 2nd prize (five) will be of Rs10 lakh each and the 3rd prize (five) will be of Rs5 lakh each. The draw will be held on 15th November. Similarly, draw of monthly lottery October-2013 will be held on 25th October. Price of a single ticket of monthly lottery is Rs50 and 1st prize is Rs51 lakh. The price of a single ticket of State Maa laxmi Diwali Pooja Bumper-2013 is Rs100. The spokesperson has appealed to the ticket buyers to verify the Punjab Government’s logo on the ticket before buying.
FIAT India inaugurates its dealership in Mohali
Mohali: FIAT Group Automobiles inaugurated its independent and exclusive dealership at Mohali on Monday. Wheels FIAT showroom is located at D-144 Industrial Area Phase-7 Mohali. The showroom
facility comprises of 5,000 sq ft of space to display 5 cars and a 15,000 sq ft workshop. The dealership was inaugurated by Nagesh Basavanhalli, President and Managing Director, Fiat Chrysler India Operations. Basavanahalli said: “FIAT India views Mohali as a very strategic market and the inauguration of an exclusive dealership is in accordance with our strategy to capitalise on this potential. We are confident that our association with Wheels FIAT will play a crucial role in identifying the customer base and enhancing customer experience in Mohali.”
Virbhadra Singh performs Poojan
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Monday performed ‘Poojan’ on the commencement of three days ‘Paath’ ceremony on the occasion of ‘Navratras’ at H.P. Secretariat. He prayed for the progress of State and prosperity of the people. The Poojan was organised by the H.P. Secretariat Dharmik Sabha at the Secretariat. Secretary GAD, Subhashish Panda, Advisor, H.P. Secretariat Dharmik Sabha, Daulat Chauhan, General Secretary, Tara Chand Sharma, amongst others were present.
Edu dept releases revised Edusat regular program
Chandigarh: Punjab’s Education Department has released the revised regular EDUSAT programme for Class 8th to Class 12th during October 2013, which would come into force from October 16. A spokesman of the Punjab Government said that the EDUSAT programme would remain same as per the previous scheduled to October 15 ie 8:15 am to 2:00 pm while the revised proramme would ie October 16 to onwards would be telecast from 9:20 am to 3:15 pm. The spokesman said that all District Education Officers of the state would inspect the civil works being carried out in the schools under the Rashtriya Madhmik Shiksha Abhiyan.
8 members nominateD FOR Guru Ravidas Memorial
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has nominated eight executive members, who would help the Government to establish memorial of Guru Ravidas ji. The executive members are Sohan Singh Thandal and Som Parkash both CPS, Principal Secretary to CM, Principal Secretary Finance, Prof Kirpal Singh Badungar, Prof. Jasvir Singh Sambar, Dr Kulwant Kaur Patiala and Dr. Avtar Singh Issewal ludhiana. He said that a notification regarding this has been issued.
IEEMA should focus on developing HR capital
Chandigarh: The Indian electrical equipment sector, a $25 billion industry, that contributes 1.4 per cent to the nation’s GDP, should focus on developing human resource capital and needs to increase its investment in creating more skilled manpower in order to compete with the global markets. Speaking at the 66th AGM and annual Convention Meet of IEEMA, the apex association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics and allied equipment, E M Sudarsana Natchiappan, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Government of India, said, “For starting an industry, you need human resources. We need more
money to invest to create a skilled manpower. Because of the lack of human resources programme, our corporates are going for auto generation. If you have a tie-up with an engineering college, one should look at what are the needs and demands in the domestic and international markets, and based on that a person entering the engineering college should be well-equipped and well-trained to understand the requirement. This is what European and American markets are doing.”
Haryana Governor at Mansa Devi shrine
Chandigarh: Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia accompanied with his wife Shanti Pahadia visited Sri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Temple to pay their obeisance and seek blessings of Sri Mata Mansa Devi at Panchkula on Monday. The Governor and his wife also performed Havan in the Temple and wished happiness and prosperity for one and all. They also went around the Shrine Complex and appreciated the elaborate arrangements made by Sri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, District Administration and the State Government for maintaining security as well as care for the people visiting temple during the Navratra Mela from different parts of the country.
65 old-aged patients examined at School
Chandigarh: A PGI team headed by Prof. N.K. Panda, Head of ENT Department and Prof Amod Gupta, Head of Ophthalmology department, examined 65 elderly patients in Ashiana Public School and assessed for audiometry and speech and language assessment. The latest Impedance Audiometric Test was performed on the elderly patients. During the examination on Monday, 40 patients were found having sloping hearing loss, 15 patients were suffering from Reflux problem and two people were found having vocal nodules problem also and few patients were having hoarseness of voice. 10 patients were having sinusitis problem and one of them was suspected to have cancer.
Godrej inaugurates new showroom
Chandigarh: Godrej Appliances inaugurated its first upscale brand showroom at Sector 35 B, Chandigarh. The store was inaugurated by Ramesh Chembath, Associate VP, Marketing, Godrej Appliances, Rajinder Koul, Zonal Business Head, North, Godrej Appliance and
Dilip Kumar, Owner Barkat lights and Shades Store. Ramesh Chembath said, “We want to be where our customers are. Keeping in mind the restrictions and limit in multi-brand outlet to display the
entire range of products. We believe our exclusive brand outlets would give much more to our valued customers. It gives us an opportunity to showcase our entire range of best-in-class appliances.”
PunjabMalwa Brahmin Sabha honours Badal
Chandigarh: A delegation of Punjab Malwa Brahmin Sabha on Monday called on Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and honoured him for his contribution in the development of Punjab and maintaining communal harmony in the state. The delegation was led by Pandit Som Pal president of sabha accompanied and other members which honoured Deputy CM with a siropa (a robe of honour), a portrait of Mata Rani and a sword.
Ch Ranbir Singh leisure Valley Park to be INAUGRAted
Chandigarh: Chief Minister of Haryana, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, on Monday announced to inaugurate Ch Ranbir Singh, Freedom Fighter leisure Valley Park, Dabua Colony and lay the foundation stone of Gaunchhi Drain, Sector 52, Faridabad on October 13, 2013.
Funds released to construct Math labs in Schools
An amount of Rs62.52 lakh has been released by Punjab Government to 6252 Government schools of State for setting up of Math corners and Math labs. This amount has been e-transferred in the bank account of the schools. Sikander Singh Maluka, Education Minister of Punjab said that the Punjab Government has ensured to provide basic infrastructure in the schools besides providing specialised math labs in the government schools. Adequate attention would be given to encourage the students to adopt math as a subject. He also said that the math labs already setup in the schools would be upgraded.