Punjab Govt issues instructions to all HoDs
Chandigarh: To pursue the case strongly in the courts, Punjab Government has directed that no affidavit would be submitted in the courts without the prior approval of the competent authority. A spokesman said that it has come to the notice that in various cases, approval had not been taken from the competent authority resulting in the loss to the exchequer along with tarnishing of the image of the Government image. A letter has been issued in this regard to all Additional Chief Sectaries/ Financial Commissioner/ Principal Secretaries/ Commissioners of Divisions and all Deputy Commissioners of the State to ensure the compliance of these instructions.
‘Make in India to invigorate manufacturing sector’
Chandigarh: The Department of Industrial Promotion and Policy (DIPP), Union Ministry of Commerce in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised a roadshow as a part of the run-up to the ‘Make in India Week’, here on Tuesday. The roadshow aimed at promoting the ambitious Make in India initiative focusing on strengthening the manufacturing sector in the country. Slated to be held from February 13-18 at Mumbai, the ‘Make in India Week’ is a flagship event that is aimed at propelling the Indian economy by forging enormous global engagement with the Indian industry in the form of partnerships and investments. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the world’s fastest growing economy,
Punjab organises training workshop on Phulkari
Chandigarh: To meet the popular demand of the Punjabis, tourists and the NRIs, an attempt has been made by Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) to preserve and popularise the art of Phuklari by organising training workshop, informed NS Randhawa, Punjab, Director Tourism. He said that Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board organized a one day training workshop on Phulkari here. Ten Self Help Groups (SHGs) from Patiala comprising of nearly 100 females participated in the one- day training workshop and participants were given free of cost training kits. PHTPB would organise more training workshops in times to come as per the demand and willingness of SHGs across the state.
Governor and CM felicitate people on lohri
Shimla: Himachal Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh have felicitated the people of the State on the occasion of lohri. In his felicitation message, Governor hoped that the festival would bring happiness and prosperity in the lives of the people of the State. The Chief Minister said that such festivals provide us an opportunity of get together and share happiness with our near and dear ones which also go a long way in strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and fraternity. He hoped the festival would bring happiness and prosperity to the people of the State.
CM inaugurates lED video wall
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh inaugurated first lED video wall constructed at a cost of Rs 67 lakh under the financial assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB) at Indira Gandhi Khel Parisar, Shimla here. He said that more such walls would be set up at major tourist spots in the town like Scandal Point and Rotary building etc. He added that tourism related activities, useful information about various tourist destinations in the state besides live telecast would be the main attraction to the tourists. It would also help to attract more tourists in the city as it was the centre place in the town and inflow of tourists gathered around it, said he.
CM condoles Chandumajra’s sister-in-law’s demise
Chandigarh: Member Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra was bereaved when he lost his eldest sister-in-law Mohinder Kaur (80), the wife of his brother late Ujjagar Singh, who died at her native village Chandumajra in Patiala following a cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning. She is survived by her three sons and two daughters. In a condolence message, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal prayed to the Almighty to give strength to the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss in this hour of grief and grant eternal peace to the departed soul.
‘Dhiyan Di lohri’ celebrated at Aryans
Chandigarh: ‘Dhiyan Di lohri’ (lohri of daughters) by promoting ‘save the girl child’ theme with fun-filled cultural activities, energetic and traditional performances was celebrated in a function held. 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 lohri festival to spread a social message to save the girl child.
Prof Dixit Garg of NIT-K honoured
Kurukshetra: Prof Dixit Garg of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra has been conferred with Production Engineering Division prize by the Institution of Engineers (India) for his research paper entitled “Empirical Analysis of Green Supply Chain Management Practices in Indian Automobile Industry”. Sunil luthra, a research scholar of NIT Kurukshetra and Prof Abid Haleem of Jamia Milia Islamia are co-authors of this research paper. The research paper has been published in the journal of institutions of engineers (India) adopted by Springer, a World renowned publishing house. Prof. Dixit Garg has published more than 200 research papers in reputed international/ national journals and conference so far and is currently working as Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering Department of NIT Kurukshetra
Helios launches liquid Shoe Polish
Chandigarh: India’s shoe care company with comprehensive range of products—CP Marketing Inc. (with the brand name ‘Helios’) has launched the refurbished ‘Helios liquid Shoe Polish’ with a trendy and sleek packaging. The polish is now available in four vibrant colors, that include colour tones like Black, Brown, Tan and Natural. Priced competitively at Rs60 (MRP), the new product gives an instant shine to leather shoes.
SGGS Collegiate School concludes NSS Camp
Chandigarh: Giving the message of cleanliness and selfless social service, the seven day special National Service Scheme (NSS) camp was organised here on Tuesday at Sri Guru Gobind Singh Collegiate Public School, Sector-26. The main theme of the camp was ‘Youth for Swachh Bharat.’ Presiding over the valedictory function, Sikh Educational Society, Secretary Col (Retd) Jasmer Singh Bala said that the aim of the NSS camp was to inculcate the higher human and social values among the youth so that it impacts in building a better and healthy society. He also appreciated the activities undertaken in this camp which, he said, play very important and pivotal role in developing the personality of the students.
Paras Bliss Hospital organises prenatal classes
Panchkula: In a bid to help women planning to take the next step towards motherhood, the specialists at Paras Bliss Hospital for Mother & Child organised special prenatal classes with the aim to help would-be mothers prepare for concerns like conception, pregnancy, labor, birth, and early parenthood. “The prenatal classes initiative by Paras Bliss envisions to serve as a resource for information about what to expect and what choices are available during the childbearing years. We want to educate the women about comprehensive pre-conception and pre-natal care,” said Dr Rishi Mangat, Centre Head, Paras Bliss Hospital. Open to everyone, these prenatal classes attracted participation of over 100 women. The sessions was conducted in three parts in the hospital premises itself and went on to address the multiple concerns during the time of pregnancy which include, nutrition, weight management, and importance of aerobics, yoga and other fitness training.
Gian Jyoti Group of Institutions celebrates lohri
Mohali: Gian Jyoti Group of Institutions celebrated lohri festival in its premises with lots of fanfare. The cultural history of this festival centers about a Rajput tribe called Bhatti, during the reign of Akbar in the inhabited parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat. Chairman of the Gian Jyoti Group JS Bedi addressed the students and the faculty members of the Institute and wished them on the festival of lohri. The Dean Academic Aneet Bedia also congratulated everyone for lohri and said that it marked the departure of winter in India. The students presented various cultural activities like Bhangra, folk songs and Giddha.