Assocham opens regional office in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) India has opened its office in North India in Chandigarh. Director Dalip Sharma said, “With its regional office in Chandigarh, ASSOCHAM shall cater to industry and commerce based in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and UT Chandigarh initially.” “We aim at empowering the enterprise in region by inculcating knowledge that will be the catalyst of growth in the technology driven global market and help them upscale, align and emerge as formidable player in respective business segments,” stressed Sharma.
Badal greets people on Mahavir Jayanti
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Monday extended warm greetings to the people of the State especially the Jain community on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. In a message, Badal called upon the different sections of the society to follow the philosophy and teachings of lord Mahavira, who propagated the principles of simple living and high thinking to achieve the ultimate goal of salvation to the humanity.
Isher Ahluwalia to deliver lecture in PU
Chandigarh: Padma Bhushan awardee Economist and Chairperson of Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), New Delhi, Isher Judge Ahluwalia will deliver the Panjab University (PU) Colloquium on April 21 at PU. She would speak on the topic of “Role of Cities in India’s Development”. PU Vice Chancellor Arun Kumar Grover would preside over the public lecture. The entry to the lecture is open for all students, teaching and Non-teaching staff members and general public.
PU to hold exams as per announced earlier
Chandigarh: The Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh will observe holiday on account of Mahavir Jayanti on April 19. It has notified that the holiday already declared on April 20 in PU and affiliated colleges would be treated as cancelled and the holiday on that account would be observed on April 19. A PU spokesman clarified that all the meetings and ongoing examinations would be held as per schedule announced earlier.
Chandigarh declares holiday on April 19
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Administration has declared that the Public Holiday declared for April 20 (Wednesday) on account of Mahavir Jayanti has been cancelled and now April 19 (Tuesday) will be observed as Public Holiday on account of Mahavir Jayanti in Government Offices/Boards/ Corporations/Institutions under the Chandigarh Administration and also within meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881. Now, April 20 will be observed as working day.
Haryana pre-pones holiday to April 19
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has declared Gazetted holiday on April 19 on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti instead of April 20. An official spokesman said that this holiday will also be observed under the Negotiable Instruments Act. He said that the Chief Minister Manohar lal has approved the proposal on the basis of a representation pointing out that the actual date of Mahavir Jayanti is April 19 and not April 20.
HARYANA VB nabs gunman of ACP Pataudi
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught, Constable Chap Singh posted as Gunman of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Pataudi, Narain Singh, red handed while accepting illegal gratification of Rs 20,000 from Harkesh, a resident of village Jaisat, Gurgaon. The accused was accepting illegal gratification on behalf of ACP Narain Singh in lieu of removal the names of complainant and his family members from a FIR dated February 8, 2016 registered under sections 322, 506 and 34 of Indian Penal Code registered at Police Station, Pataudi. Bureau has also caught Dharambir Singh, lineman and Suresh Kumar Assistant lineman posted at sub-division Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, red handed while accepting illegal gratification of Rs 8,000 from Mahabir, a resident of Gurgaon in lieu of verification of installation of electricity meter of the complainant. Cases have been registered against the three.
CGRF to take public grievances on April 20
Chandigarh: The Chairman Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam along with the members of the Forum would take the proceedings of the forum at the office of XEN ‘OP’ Division Panchkula #517-18, Power Colony Industrial Area, Phase-II, Panchkula to redress the grievances/to hear the complaint of the consumer from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm on April 20 of the consumers and to entertain new complaints. The CGRF shall take all grievances/complaints of consumers like billing problem, voltage complaints, problems in metering, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply, efficiency, safety, reliability, non compliance of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission orders etc. However, the cases of theft and unauthorized use of electricity, offences and penalties.
workshop on open defecation free held
Chandigarh: The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh on Monday organised a workshop to create Chandigarh open defecation free under Swachchh Bharat Mission (urban) in the auditorium of Civil Hospital, Sector 22, here. Arun Sood, Mayor, Chandigarh was the chief guest.
NEXT launches summer campaign
Chandigarh: NEXT, Electronic Retail Brand, has announced its summer campaign, “Maximum Cooling at Minimum Price”. On the onset of summer NEXT, the multi brand retail store has brought cool offers with best prices with easy EMI and 5 years compressor warranty. Sanjay Karwa CEO, Techno Kart India ltd. said, “Since the mercury levels sore in summers we want our customers to keep cool with our best products at best prices at NEXT. In this campaign to add the flavor of the on-going IPl we are offering a chance to win IPl tickets and also meet their favorite players.”
New sandwich debuts at Burger King
Chandigarh: Burger King restaurants have unveiled the Angriest WHOPPER, a sandwich atop a fiery red bun baked with hot spices. The sandwich packs a punch in every infuriating bite with crispy angry onion petals, spicy angry Habanero sauce and zesty jalapenos piled high atop the patty and layered with a slice of cheese, lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and creamy spicy mayonnaise between the red-hot buns. The Angriest Whopper sandwich is a limited time only menu item and is available from 15 in all Burger King restaurants.
Tanishq introduces diamond studded jewellery
Chandigarh: Tanishq has introduced Niloufer, a contemporary diamond studded jewellery collection that draws its inspiration from the lotus. Niloufer, Persian for water lily, symbolizes the grace and timeless beauty of the lotus flower. The pieces in the collection take inspiration from the different stages in the life cycle of the lotus — from a seed to a bud, and to a fully bloomed flower.
lakme Sun Expert promises skin protection
Chandigarh: lakmé Sun Expert promises protection from the sun’s harsh rays during summers. The company said it provides 97% protection from sun’s harmful UV B rays and comes with SPF 30, and is specially designed, dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types.
SC judgment gives ‘force of law’
Chandigarh: In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court of India has held that guidelines issued last year to protect Good Samaritans from harassment after helping an injured person, will now have the “force of law”. Following a PIl filed by SavelIFE Foundation in 2012, asking for comprehensive protection for Good Samaritans who render help to injured on road from ensuing legal and procedural hassles, the SC had directed the Government of India to issue detailed guidelines proposed by the SC appointed committee, headed by K Skandan, Former Union Additional Home Secretary.