Offices to remain closed on January 14
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Sunday declared a holiday in all its offices, Boards and Corporations besides schools and other educational institutions on the sacred occasion of Maghi in Sri Muktsar Sahib District on January 14 (Tuesday). A spokesperson of Chief Minister’s Office said that this decision has been taken in view of the historic importance of this auspicious occasion.
chanakya’s tips to crack civil service exam
Chandigarh: Considering the advent of change in service related rules and provisions, Chanakya IAS Academy conducted a seminar on Sunday at Tagore Theatre. The purpose of the event was to motivate the students while keeping them aware of the changes, and further helping them by removing their dilemmas that might hinder their path to success. AK Mishra, director, Chanakya IAS Academy and success guru gave success tips to numerous students who were involved in the seminar. In the seminar Art of Success, he said that the nature of civil services examination compared with other university examinations is entirely different. For students to achieve success, the essence should be hard work, self-confidence, goal setting, time management and energy management among many other things,he added.
Dhiyan Di lohri celebrated by Aryans
Chandigarh: Aryans Group of Colleges celebrated Dhiyan Di lohri (lohri of daughters) in honour of the girl child. On the occasion, a special function was held at Elante here on Sunday wherein girl children participated with their mothers. The cake-cutting ceremony was also held for those girl children whose birthdays fall in the month of January. Sweets, gifts and other eatables were also distributed. Dance performances presented by the children were the main attraction of the function. Dr Parveen Kataria, Director General, Aryans Group of Colleges said that Aryans Group marked the festival to spread a social message to save the girl child. She said that it is time to put an end to girl child discrimination and give them a chance to achieve their full potential.
Coca-Cola u-16 Cricket Cup rolled out
Chandigarh: Coca-Cola India on Sunday rolled out the Coca-Cola Cricket Cup Under-16 school cricket tournament in partnership with Procam International. To continue unearthing great cricketing talent from the State, the Punjab leg of Coca-Cola U-16 Cricket Cup Tournament will commence from the second week of January. The initiative was announced by Rajneet Kholi, Director, Frachise Operations Coca-Cola India Pvt ltd India on Sunday. Kholi said that some of the best sportsmen have come from the most unassuming of places, and it is our endeavor to give this talent a platform with robust grassroot initiatives like the Coca-Cola U-16 Cricket Cup.
Illegal blood trade agents busted at Rewari
Chandigarh: Rewari Food & Drugs Administration and Health Department, Rewari jointly investigated the illegal blood trade and seized illegal blood at Katyal Hospital. A team was constituted to investigate the matter and visited Katyal Hospital. Prima facie, the team concluded that the hospital is involved in this illegal heinous trade of blood through its agents. Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Gupta and States Drugs Controller, Haryana Dr Gl Singhal has directed to take strict action and to run a campaign to put those who are involved in such types of heinous crime behind bars.