Masih, Jain & Mangat appointed members of PSCM
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has appointed 3 members to Punjab State Commission for Minorities. The Minorities Cell of the Ministry of Home Affairs & Justice has issued a notification in this regard. A spokesman said that Yaqub Masih from Christian, Sanjeev Jain from Jain and Abdul Shakur Mangat from the Muslim community have been appointed as members. As per the Punjab State Commission for Minorities Act, 2012, the tenure of appointees would be of 3 years or until the member attains the age of 70 years. Including the chairman Munawar Masih, the number of office bearers of the commission has now come to four.
nit kurukshetra mark communal harmony week
Kurukshetra: Students Society for Social Action (SSSA), NIT Kurukshetra is observing the Communal Harmony Week during November 19-25. Various activities such as awareness program for sensitising students and staff towards communal harmony, fund raising activities, lecture are being conducted in this week. A lecture on “Diversity and Harmony” was delivered by Prof PJ Philip, coordinator, SGSD in virtual classroom of the institute wherein he emphasised that India is a potpourri of various religions, regional terrains, cultures and ethnicity. Providing examples from natural world, he remarked that diversity and harmony seems opposite extremes but this delicate equilibrium is maintained in nature from years.
Schools told to celebrate first constitution day
Chandigarh: Punjab Education Department has directed all the schools in the state to celebrate first constitution day on November 26. A spokesman said that all the schools have been instructed to guide the students about the preamble of the constitution during the morning prayers. Besides this, one period on November 26 must be devoted to making students aware about the various aspects of the constitution with the help from experts. On this day, quiz and essay writing competitions should also be held focusing on the constitution of the country.
Bada, deputy CM greet people on Parkash Utsav
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal have extended warm greetings to the people on the eve of auspicious occasion of Parkash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev ji. In a message, they said that Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji taught us the message of one God who dwells in every one of his creations and constitutes the eternal truth. They also exhorted the people to imbibe the spirit of service and humility as preached by the Great Guru and strive hard for carving out a peaceful, prosperous and healthy society by following the precious legacy of Guru Nanak Dev ji Punjab Revenue and Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia also greeted the people of state on the occasion.
Haryana CM extends greetings
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Tuesday extended greetings to the people of the state on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji. The Chief Minister said that the festival symbolises social unity and equality. He said that Guru Nanak Dev ji had led a life of faith and devotion and dedicated himself to the cause of the poor, irrespective of caste, creed and religion.
‘Thai Food Festival’ to be organised at JW Marriott
Chandigarh: JW Marriott, Chandigarh will host a ‘Thai Food Festival’ from November 23 to December 6 for all the food lovers of the tricity. The food festival shall also introduce JW Marriott’s newly appointed Thai Chef, Chef Sutee Sripichean. For the Thai Food Festival, Chef Sutee has curated the whole authentic and flavorsome experience for the denizens of tricity. Being an expert in Thai and Fusion food, Chef Sutee believes that the food should be as visually appealing, delicious and authentic all at the same time. “Authentic Thai dishes are cooked lightly, are spicy and possess strong aromatic components. It is ensured that the dish maintain balance, detail and variety as every ingredient in Thai food has a distinct personality,” he said.
CM mourns death of Alberta Sikh leader
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed shock and grief over the tragic demise of Alberta Sikh leader and minister Sardar Manmeet Singh Bhullar. Bhullar who died in a car crash this morning. In his condolence message to Bhullar's wife Namrita, the Chief Minister described Manmeet Singh as "one of Punjab's most beloved sons” who brought glory and honour not only to the brave Sikh community but also to Punjab and India. Parkash Badal and Sukhbir Badal prayed to the Akal Purakh to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to the family and friends to bear this huge blow with courage and equanimity.
Bharat Ratna Prof CNR Rao to deliver lecture
Mohali: Noted Scientist, Bharat Ratna Prof. CNR Rao, FRS would deliver the plenary lecture at the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Meeting at Mohali on November 25. One of the living legends of Indian Science and world authority on materials chemistry including nanomaterials, Prof CNR Rao would deliver the lecture at 5 pm at the Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER), Mohali. The three-day meeting is being organized by Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) from November 25 to 27 at ISSER Mohali.
Radio Mirchi announces Music Awards Punjabi
Chandigarh: Radio Mirchi is all set to organize the second edition of the Royal Stag Mirchi Music Awards Punjabi. With this, Radio Mirchi aims to celebrate the various style of Punjabi music – both film and non-film. Mirchi Music Awards Punjabi will recognize and felicitate the elite talents of the Punjabi music industry. Eminent jury members assembled for the Grand Jury Meet to vote for the nominations. The winners will be announced and felicitated at a gala event in Amritsar on December 11.
Hartek Power commissions 40-MW substation project
Chandigarh: Hartek Power Pvt ltd has successfully commissioned a 40-MW substation project on complete EPC basis near Banmore in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. The project, executed for Amba Shakti Group at a cost of around `7 crore, involved complete design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a 132 KV bay government substation and a 132/11 KV pooling station with two 20 MVA transformers.
Member (Power), BBMB chairs CBIP conference
Chandigarh: VK Kalra, member (Power) was the chief guest in the National Conference on latest Developments and Advances in Power Transformers jointly organized by Central Board of Irrigation & Power (CBIP) and CIGRE-India, (International Council on large Electric Systems) at New Delhi. While addressing senior power sector professionals and transformer industries representatives from across the country, Kalra exhorted them to adopt latest technology and materials to reduce transformer losses and failure rate.
Planet Fashion launched
Chandigarh: Madura Fashion & lifestyle has re-launched its store -Planet Fashion, a specialty menswear showroom. Over the last 15 years, After the recent renovation with fresh brand &retail identity, this 2200 sqft store is the ‘hip new wedding destination’ in town. At the re-launch of the store, Puneet Kumar Malik, COO – Planet Fashion Branded Exports and Innerwear Business said.
PGI OPDs closed on November 25
Chandigarh: All OPDs in PGIMER will remain closed on November 25 on account of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday, a gazetted holiday. Emergency services will function as usual.
Punjab SC Commission thanks Punjab Govt.
Chandigarh: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has thanked Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal for giving nod to celebrate November 26 as constitution day in all the Schools, Colleges and Universities of the tate and dwell upon the contribution of Baba Sahib Dr BR Ambedkar in the making of the constitution. Commission chairman Rajesh Bagha said that Punjab SC Commission had written to the State Government to celebrate the occasion of Dr Ambedkar’s prominent role in the making of the constitution of the country and the passing of the constitution, acting upon which the Government of Punjab gave its nod.