badal, sukhbir greet on Guru Ram Dass Utsav
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal on Wednesday felicitated the Punjabis living across the world on the auspicious occasion of parkash utsav of Guru Ram Dass. Badal, in his message, said that life and philosophy of Guru Ram Dass would guide mankind on the path of righteousness, selfless service, humility and compassion. “Guru Sahib redeemed the humanity from the pangs of agony and sorrow in materialistic world by showing path of spirituality,” he said. Also felicitating the people, Revenue Minister Bikram Majithia said that the great Guru urged that one could fulfill one's life not merely by quiet meditation, but by actively participating in the joys and sorrows of others. They appealed the people to celebrate this sacred occasion with utmost devotion and religious fervor.
hooda extends wishes on Valmiki anniversary
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has congratulated the people of the State and given his best wishes on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki. Hooda said that we should follow the path shown by Maharishi Valmiki.
chandigarh lit fest to begin on Oct 30
Chandigarh: Chandigarh literature Festival (ClF) would be held from October 30 to November 2 at Chandigarh Club, Sector 1 here. The first ClF was held in April 2012, which was a landmark event for the city of Chandigarh. Altaf Tyrewala, Festival Director informed, 14 individual books will be dissected, analysed and read out. A Chandigarh-based theatre group will enact passages from some of these books. In other words, these chosen books will be celebrated the way excellent books truly should. Each literary critic will also serve as an ambassador of the book he or she nominates.
Bhagwan Valmiki’s message is Universal: Jain
Chandigarh: Satya Pal Jain, former city MP and national president of the BJP’s legal Working Group has said that the message given by Maharishi Valmiki would be of great significance for all times to come and his name would remain immortal till eternity. Jain said that the message of Bhagwan Valmiki was for entire humanity which should not be confirmed to any particular caste community or religion.
Godrej announces festive offer
Chandigarh: Godrej Appliances has launched a dazzling festive offer, bringing a sparkle to your Diwali celebrations this year. Now with the purchase of every Godrej Appliance, customers stand a chance to win diamond jewellery worth up to Rs 3 lakh everyday. Not only this, one lucky winner stands the chance to win the bumper prize of a beautiful diamond necklace worth Rs 10 lakh. To top it all off, there are attractive prizes such as VIP Skybags, Bajaj Rice Cookers, la Opala dinner Sets, Philips Hair Dryers and Fridgeware kits that are assured with every purchase.
Ambuja Cement launches awareness drive
Chandigarh: Ambuja Cement on Wednesday flagged off a unique initiative across five states in North India, aimed at creating awareness among masons to increase productivity by focusing on ‘Best Practices and Future Trends in Construction’. A fleet of 25 vans will traverse 1500 towns conducting workshops in Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir benefitting 36,000 masons, dealers, contractors in next three months. This awareness program through workshops are being organised with the support of local dealers. The entire initiative is slated to touch 36000 masons, dealers and contractors in the 1500 towns that it will traverse.