Senior Veterans home at Panchkula set up
Chandigarh: To provide a comfortable and dignified housing facility to the veterans of Defence forces in due recognition of their invaluable contribution towards the nation, a Senior Veterans Home Ashray has been established in Panchkula by the Western Command of the Army. The complex known as Basantar Enclave, has 60 dwelling units and is well-equipped with facilities like Bar and Mess, Gym, yoga-room, lift, round the clock security, DTH transmission etc. Addressing a gathering of Directors of State Sainik Boards (Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh), veterans of the tricity and senior serving officers, lt Gen KJ Singh, GOC-IN-C Western Command complimented the project team which worked diligently to ensure the timely realisation of this dream. He described the establishment of Ashray as just a small step towards recognition of veterans ‘services. He informed that this state of the art facility will be available to both the retired officers and JCOs on “Pay and Stay” basis. He also said that for the time being Ashray is meant for Army veterans only but in future if need be, the facility is likely to be extended to their counterparts from Indian Air Force and Navy.
50th Barki Day celebrated
Chandigarh: The Golden Jubilee of 1965 War was celebrated in the Western Front in memory of gallant soldiers of 16 PUNJAB (PATIAlA) who laid down their lives for the nation during Battle of Barki on 9th and 10th September 1965. The battle was fought over five days. In the ensuing battle, a total of 21 soldiers including one officer made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty and captured the eastern banks of Ichhogil canal about 15 kms from lahore on Khalra-Barki-lahore axis. To commemorate the historic occasion, a number of events were held which included wreath laying ceremony. The two-day event was graced by a number of veterans and serving officers including lt Gen RR Nimbhorkar, Colonel of the Punjab Regiment.
Garhdiwala Welfare Society meets Dc, Hoshiarpur
Garhdiwala: Members of the Garhdiwala Welfare Society Regd No 92 Vill Pandori Atwal, Hoshiarpur met Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur regarding collective weddings of poor girls. Karnail Singh President, Hari Singh Vice President, Kulwinder Kumar Gen Sect Mohinder Singh Joint Secretary, Gian Chand Cashier, lekh Raj Assistant, Rajinder Kaur member, Chiragdin Member, Suinder Singh Member, Tarsem kumar member were present. They told the Deputy Commissioner about the welfare society taking steps to perform the collective weddings of poor girls and to provide medical help to the poor and the orphans of the area. Anindita Mitra, Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur appreciated the efforts of the welfare society for the cause of the poor and the down trodden people.
DataWind partners with Iris Computers
Chandigarh: DataWind has partnered with Iris Computers to distribute its Internet-enabled tablets and smartphones throughout Iris Computers’ distribution network in India. Through this partnership, DataWind’s entire range of tablets and smartphones will be sold throughout Iris Computers’ network of over 2,500 channel partners.
Tanishq Mia launches New Collection
Chandigarh: Tanishq has launched its latest Mia collection which highlights the social side of a working woman by adding different colours. The latest collection of Mia jewellery has also introduced long wrap-around chains cum bracelets, tube bangles with modular earrings for second piercings, which will cater to the fashionable trends in work-wear jewellery.
Tata Social Enterprise Challenge kicks-off
Chandigarh: Tata group announced the commencement of the Tata Social Enterprise Challenge 2015-16 to find India’s most promising early-stage social enterprises. The endeavor of the challenge is to create an ecosystem for social entrepreneurship and encourage sustainable, scalable and measurable social impact. Teams who either have an early stage venture (not older than 3 years) or a promising idea with a plan, that can create sustainable social impact in India, can submit their business plans online
Raymond announces 90@90 offer
Chandigarh: As Raymond celebrates the completion of its 90 years since its inception in 1925, it has come out with a 90@90 Offer for its customers. Beginning from 11th to 13th September 2015, it will offer its consumers the privilege to pay only 90% of the merchandise value at over 700 outlets across 390 cities in the country.
Canada and NZ edu fair organised in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: IDP Education India, the leading student placement service provider organised Education Fair — Canada and New Zealand in Chandigarh on Thursday at Taj Hotel here for students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad. The Fair had representatives & faculties from the New Zealand and Canada who came together to entice Indian students to their countries for higher education. Applications are open to over 8 leading universities in Canada and New Zealand for 2016 intake for courses such as Business Management & Finance, Hospitality, IT, Engineering & Computer Science, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences, Public & Health Administration, law, Medicine & Nursing, Art & Design, Mass Communication and many more.
meet to select Shiromani award winners on Sept 29
Chandigarh: Surjit Singh Rakhra, Higher Education & language Minister, Punjab on Thursday called a meeting of State Advisory Board of language Department at Chandigarh to finalise the names of Shiromani Award winners in different categories on September 29. Chetan Singh, Director languages said that State Advisory Board has been constituted for the selection of Shiromani Awards for literary persons and Journalists. He said that meeting of Board will held on September 29 under the chairmanship of Higher Education and languages Minister Rakhra for the selection of Shiromani Awards. He said that besides senior officers of department members will also attend the meeting.
34th Convocation of PGIMER today
Chandigarh: Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will be the Chief Guest on the occasion of 34th Convocation of PGIMER on Friday at 10.30 am in Bhargava Auditorium, PGIMER. JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and President of the Institute will preside over the function. The Chief Guest will be awarding Gold Medals to nine students for outstanding research and academic excellence. The degrees will be bestowed upon 825 students this year. Forty-six silver medals and forty-one bronze medals will also be awarded to students from various specialities.