Serve suffering humanity: Guv to people
Shimla: Himachal Governor Acharya Devavrat urged the people to serve the suffering humanity and exhorted them to participate in such activities which help in lessening misery of the people. He was speaking at a function organized by Indian Association of Muscular Dystrophy (IAMD), Solan at Kothon village in Solan. Devvrat said that people who were working for humanity were the real heroes and their service to the mankind was inspiration for others also. He said that charity given for such noble causes was always appreciable. Though, there were many prosperous people but it was a pity that they were living for themselves and there were many instances where such people had sent their parents to old age homes, he added. He said that it was the moral duty of everyone to help the people in distress and serving the people was serving the God.
Sandhu appointed Sarkaria’s spl assistant
Chandigarh: Bua Singh Sandhu has been appointed as special assistant to Punjab Revenue, Water Resources and Mines Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria. Spokesperson informed that the state General Administration Department has already issued orders in this regard. Sandhu thanked the Revenue Minister for his appointment and assured him that he would fulfill his responsibility with full sincerity and dedication.
Workshop on mindfulness skills training
Chandigarh: An intensive two-day workshop on mindfulness skills training, organised by Psychopedia-Chandigarh, was conducted on Sunday. The workshop, transacted by a US-based Mindfulness Coach and founder of Mindful Presence Shveta Shourie, started with a hands-on training in mindful breathing and meditation, followed by mindfulness-based stress reduction, equipping participants with fundamentals of handling stress through simple art of breathing, besides focus on mindful eating, its benefits and how it can lead to healthy life management. The participants included students, teachers, doctors, psychologists and home makers. The event will be followed up by ‘reflection meet’ after a week.
Gill appointed Protinex brand ambassador
Chandigarh: City-based budding cricketer Shubhman Gill has been roped in by Danone — a global food company — as the brand ambassador for its popular protein brand, Protinex. As part of the endorsement deal, Shubman will be the face of Protinex for next five years. Featuring in key brand campaigns and initiatives, the U-19 Indian cricket vice-captain becomes the third star to join Protinex’s brand journey, after U-19 Indian cricket captain Prithvi Shaw and Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, who were signed earlier this year.
Haryana invites applications
Chandigarh: With a view to provide free coaching to the aspirants of CGl-2018 (Combined Graduate level test), the Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes or Backward Classes, Haryana has invited online applications from June 12 to June 22 on www.haryanascbc.gov.in. A spokesperson said that the applicant should be permanent resident of Haryana and should belong to Scheduled Caste or Backward Class besides having family income up to Rs 2.5 lakh. To avail this opportunity, the applicant must attach the proof of applied for CGl-2018.
Govt approves road improvement proposal
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has given approval for improvement of two roads in district Panipat under National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) loan assistance. A spokesman said that these included four-laning of Sanoli-Panipat road (stretch not covered under NH, that is, left out portion) and four-laning of Panipat (GT Road NH-44) to Dahar upto NH 709 including construction of ROBs on lC-58 and lC-59 in district Panipat. The State Government has given in-principle approval to pose both the projects under NCRPB loan assistance. Apart from this, administrative approval of Rs 50 lakh has also been given for preparation of DPR of these projects, he added.
Chief 19 opened its new outlet in Mohali
Mohali: Shoes and leather accessories major – Chief 19 expanded its chains with opening of its new showroom in Sector 3B2, Mohali. Operational since 1961, the showroom was inaugurated by supermodel and former Miss India Earth Aital Khosla at a function amidst showroom management. According to Manjot Singh, Director, Chief -19, company will soon expand in Punjab and region.