PUNJAB SCHOOlS’ WINTER VACATIONS FROM DEC 25
Chandigarh: The winter vacations in the all Government/Private Aided and affiliated Schools of the state would begin from December 25 to January 3, 2016. Daljit Singh Cheema, Education Minister, Punjab said that the Schools are to reopen from January 4, 2016.
Ola rolls out auto-rickshaws in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Taxi aggregator Ola on Wednesday launched auto-rickshaws on its app here and after registering 75,000 autos on its platform across seven cities, the company intends to add two more cities by the end of this year. After Ola's auto service was launched in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Pune since October 2014, Ola is gearing up for expansion in more cities like Chandigarh. “With over 1,000 autos already registered on the platform in Chandigarh and over 75,000 across the country, we make the experience of hailing, tracking and payment, seamless for users”, Anand Subramanian, Senior Director, Marketing Communications at Ola, said. About the auto-rickshaws, he said :”We are looking to add two cities by the end of this year..but these are not in Punjab”. A base fare of Rs14 will be applicable for the first one km and Rs7/km thereafter. An additional convenience charge of Rs10 will be payable to the auto driver over and above the fare along with a ride fare of Rs1/minute. Night charges would be 1.25 times the normal fare.
MAINI TAKES OVER AS PUNGRAIN’s VICE CHAIRMAN
Chandigarh: Iqbal Singh Maini assumed charge as Vice Chairman Pungrain at newly constructed office “Anaj Bhawan” on Wednesday. Maini, a progressive farmer and former Sarpanch of Naushhra Pannuna, is an authority on foodgrains and procurement. He remained as vice chairman, Market Committee Naushhra Pannuan besides being a Member of the Advisory Committees on Health and Cooperation, Tarn Tarn.
RURAl SElF EMPlOYMENT INSTITUTE TRAINS 4,775
lalru: A free vocational training is being provided to 4775 unemployed youngsters of the district out of which 2743 trained youngsters has started their own business and loan facility at lowest interests has been provided by various banks to 745 youngsters. RK Saini, district Chief lead Manager Punjab National Bank said that in assistance with distrcit administration and Ministry of Rural Development, Govt of India, a self employment training institute worth Rs3 crore is being established at village bhago majra which will be beneficial for the unemployed youngsters. Saini said that villages Humanyupur has been adopted by Punjab national bank for overall development.
PRACTO RElEASES HEAlTHCARE MAP OF INDIA
Chandigarh: Practo released its annual healthcare findings.The report also highlights the fastest growing concerns to enable the healthcare industry focus on the illness types that ail the population today as well as pro-actively address those that could become the next set of challenges. In Chandigarh, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Urology are the fastest growing healthcare issues.
HOlY CHIlD SCHOOl CElEBRATES CHRISTMAS
Panchkula: Christmas was celebrated amidst fun and frolic by the tiny toddlers of Holy Child School, Panchkula. Kids dressed up in Santa Clause to show their festive spirit. Inter School Carol Singing Competition was also organised. The programme concluded with the distribution of gifts by the Santa Claus. Neena Trehan, Chairperson of the school greeted and congratulated the students for the colourful programme highlighting the importance of the day.
GOOD DROP WINE CEllARS FORAYS INTO CHANDIGARH
Chandigarh: Nashik-based Good Drop Wine Cellars, a specialist sparkling wine producer has announced its foray into the Chandigarh wine market. The flagship product portfolio of Rio, Good Earth and Casablanca will now be available at all leading wine outlets, departmental stores and hotels across Chandigarh. Announcing the launch, Ashwin Rodrigues, Owner & Winemaker, Good Drop Wine Cellars Pvt ltd, says, “After tasting overwhelming success for our flagship brands in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Goa and Daman we are delighted to foray in the wine market of Chandigarh.
CHRISTMAS: CHRISTIANS TAKE OUT SHOBHA YATRA
Chandigarh: Tricity Churches Association celebrated Christmas by organising a colourful Shobha Yatra. The procession started from CNI Church, Sector 18, and passed from different parts of city before culminating in Sector 25. The inaugural prayer was offered by Rev. Bishop Ignatius Mascrenhas of the Roman Catholic Church, Chandigarh and Shimla Diocese followed by a message on the relevance of Christmas in the daily lives of people. He also highlighted the Birth of Jesus Christ mentioning that Jesus started with humble life and then witnessing the sufferings and troubles of the masses took upon the holy mission by sacrificing the worldly things, which resultantly changed the world (AD and BC). All the Churches of Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula presented colourful tableaus depicting the birth, crucifixion and re-incarnation of Jesus Christ. Carols spreading the holy messages of peace were sung by the children. The gathering was served with Community lunch and later the ceremony was concluded with a community prayer.
SECURITY firms URGEd TO SET UP TRAINING CENTRES
Chandigarh: The Government has urged the private security sector (PSS) to create smart training centres across the country and focus on quality training for skilful security guards in line with the vision of Prime Minister Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY), which aims at skilling the youth. This was stated by Mr. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Parliamentary Affairs during the 10th Security Skill and leadership Summit 2015, jointly organized by jointly organized by the Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC) and the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) in Chandigarh.
POlYTHENE BAN TO help IN SWACHH BHARAT MISSION
Chandigarh: Punjab local Government Minister Anil Joshi on Wednesday said that the decision taken by the Punjab Cabinet to ban polythene in the state would prove to be highly beneficial move to ensure successful implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission (SWM). Addressing people while inaugurating workshop on implementation of community and public toilets schemes, by the local government department here at MGSIPA sector 26, the Minister said that the Punjab Government is making all out efforts to implement the SWM in the state and a sum of Rs382.66 crore would be spent for the purpose.