Capt Pathania resigns from PRRWB’s chairmanship
Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Captain RS Pathania on Friday submitted his resignation from the chairmanship Punjab Raj Rajput Welfare Board (PRRWB) on account personal reasons. At the same time, he stated that he would continue to work to serve the Rajput community and to provide the community an honourable place in the society. Capt Pathiana added that as he had been closely associated with SAD, his services will always available for the party.
hisar tehsil welfare officer caught taking bribe
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught red handed Hisar Tehsil Welfare Officer Raj Kumar while accepting illegal gratification of Rs 5,000 from Hisar district resident Om Parkash in lieu of issue subsidy of inter-caste marriage. Spokesperson said that a case under section 7/13 of Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused at Bureau Police Station, Hisar.
weeklong celebrations TO MARK Dr Ambedkar Jayanti
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to celebrate Baba Sahib Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Jayanti at state level in a befitting manner in every district of the State from April 7 to 14. Spokesperson said that Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kanwar Pal would be the chief guest at the function to be organized in Panchkula district, whereas Deputy Speaker Santosh Yadav would be the chief guest in Karnal district. Similarly, Chief Minister Manohar lal, would be the chief guest in Sirsa district.
Training programme on ERO-NET held
Chandigarh: Haryana Election Department on Friday organized a one-day orientation training programme on ERO-NET, a web-based application for processing online and offline Forms 6, 6A, 7, 8 and 8A pertaining to the registration as elector in the electoral roll (general and NRIs), deletion, correction and transposition of the entries in the electoral roll. The state Chief Electoral Officer Ankur Gupta said that in order to each one register one as elector, the Election Commission of India has developed ERO-NET.
teen depression: Parental fights, bullying main factors
Chandigarh: On World Health Day, Mohali’s Fortis Hospital on Friday organized a talk on ‘Teenage Depression’ for the senior wing students of Gurukul Global School, Manimajra. The event was organized in consonance with this year’s World Health Day theme: “Depression; let’s Talk.” Dr Simmi Waraich, Consultant, Department of Psychiatry, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, speaking to the students, said that over 20 percent of all teenagers report a lifetime prevalence of depression.
British Council launches UK-India Year of Culture
Chandigarh: British Council on Friday announced exciting year-long initiatives to mark the UK-India Year of Culture 2017 programme in the presence of Baroness Usha Parashar and Alan Gemmell, Director, British Council in India. To celebrate the launch, the iconic British Council building was lit up with a grand projection of Indian dancers inspired by the peacock image which had been projected on to the glittering Buckingham Palace at the UK launch event.
Godrej launches video on Punjab Di Beauty No 1
Chandigarh: Godrej No 1 & Punjab’s popular music channel 9X Tashan unveiled the video of Punjab Di Beauty No 1, a crowd sourced song culminated out of over 1.15 lakh responses received for Punjab Di Beauty No. 1, a state wide consumer engaging campaign initiated by the soap brand and the channel. Singers Ninja, Ranjit Bawa, Kaur B & Kulwinder Billa have lent their voices to this tribute to Punjab. The video was launched by Somasree Bose Awasthi, Head – Marketing, GCPl, Baljinder Mahant, Cluster Head Programming, 9X Tashan & 9XM and by singer Ninja.
Red Fleece now available at Kapsons
Jalandhar: Brooks Brothers has brought its vibrant Red Fleece collection closer to patrons in Bathinda, Jalandar and Jammu at their local Kapsons stores. Designed with the young entrepreneur in mind, Red Fleece is a full lifestyle collection and includes a range of sportswear, tailored clothing, and accessories for men.
health check up camp ORGANISED on World Health Day
Chandigarh: On World Health Day, Bank of Baroda, Sector 17-B, Chandigarh branch organised Free Health Check up Camp for its customers and staff in its vicinity on Friday. O.P. Khatkar, Deputy General manager, Chandigarh Region, inaugurated the Camp. It was organized in collaboration with Max Bupa health insurance, the insurance tie up partners of Bank of Baroda. Doctors of Max Hospital carried out the health check up Dr. Rahul Gupta, Gastroenterologist of Mayo Hospital also examined the patients. On this occasion, O.P. Khatkar reiterated bank’s commitment towards the healthy bonding with its staff and customers and wished good health to them too.