Governor & CM felicitate people on Lohri
Shimla: Himachal Governor Bandaru Dattaraya and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur have felicitated the people of the state on the occasion of Lohri. In his felicitation message, Governor hoped that this auspicious occasion brings prosperity and happiness in the lives of people of the state. Chief Minister said that the festival is symbolic of new beginning and culmination of winter. He 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.
Hry CM met former MP Ashwani Chopra
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal visited the Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram on Sunday to enquire about the health of former MP Ashwani Chopra. Chopra is undergoing treatment at Medanta hospital and is presently admitted in the ICU. The Chief Minister took information about his health from the relatives of Chopra and spoke to the doctors giving treatment to him. The family members of the former MP told the Chief Minister that Chopra is suffering from lung cancer. The Chief Minister prayed for the recovery of the former MP.
PEAC to develop de-bittering technology
Chandigarh: Punjab Agri Export Corporation (PEAC) which has been at the front-runner in production and processing of fresh, hygienic and natural Kinnows Mandarin will be developing de-bittering technology for citrus growers. Manjit Singh Brar, Managing Director, PAEC has assured that the farmers who deal with us are confident that they will get a good price for their yield. We believe in directly marketing their fresh fruits and vegetables and also help them in exporting it to other countries. Kinnow Mandarin especially is in great demand in the middle eastern countries, he said.
PUCA urges Centre to release Pms
Mohali: A delegation of Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) met Som Prakash, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry in which ex-MP Sher Singh Ghubaya and Anshu Kataria, President, PUCA were present. Kataria said that Rs 415.60 crore of Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) scheme for the year 2016-17, Rs 538 cr for the year 2017-18; Rs 437.19cr for the Year 2018-19 are due till now. This total of around 1400 crore is due towards the Centre Govt which has created financial crunch in colleges of Punjab, he said. Som Prakash while giving patient hearing said that he will discuss this matter with Thawar Chand Gehlot, Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment and will get the pending amount released as soon as possible.
CruiseBay launches Chandigarh operations
Chandigarh: Globally accepted company - CruiseBay has partnered with Shergill Travel to open its Chandigarh office for offering cruise packages in the region. “We have entered at the right time to offer our cruise packages from 35 cruise companies and introduce this new holiday idea to our clients. Travelers can embark on a cruise from multiple destinations like Singapore, Europe, Scandinavia, Alaska, Caribbean and even Antarctica. Cruises are ideal holiday option for the entire family and for honeymooners." said Param Gill, MD, Shergill Travel.
Schools invited for inter school competition
Chandigarh: The schools from tri-city and its periphery towns are invited to participate in SBI Inter School Painting Competition event, powered by LIC of India. The competition is scheduled to be organized on January 17 at Bal Bhawan, Sector 23 here at 9:30 am where on-the-spot theme would be given by the jury members. The painting competition has been divided into three different categories i.e. Sub-Junior - Class 3rd to 5th, Juniors - Class 6th to 8th and Senior - Class 9th to 12th. All interested participants must send in their entries at teamsolutionsmedia@gmail.com.
TEDx Chandigarh 2020: future reimagined held
Chandigarh: North India’s largest platform known for bringing together the best minds from all over the world, TEDx Chandigarh held its 3rd edition titled “TEDx Chandigarh 2020: The Future. Reimagined”. Held at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18 here, it featured 18 visionaries from all across the globe who are world’s leading innovators, change makers and intellectuals. TEDxChandigarh 2020 gave the audience a glimpse of future and how steps in the right direction can make it sustainable, thus ensuring that the world is a better place to live for our future generation.
CRAWFED pledged to download e-saathi app
Chandigarh: The Executive Committee Meeting of Chandigarh Residents’ Associations Welfare Federation (CRAWFED) was held on Sunday at Community Centre Sector 15. Rajat Malhotra, General Secretary CRAWFED spoke on new garbage collection rates soon to be implemented by Municipal Corporation Chandigarh. He said MCC should take into confidence representatives of RWA’s before finalizing any enhancement in rates. CRAWFED members also pledged to download e-saathi app.AICC Kisan Cong celebrates Priyanka’s birthday at CH
AICC kisan celebrates Priyanka’s birthday
Ludhiana: All India Congress Committee’s (AICC) Kisan wing on Sunday celebrated the party’s national general secretary Priyanka Gandhi’s 48th birthday by distributing sweets and fruits to the patients at Ludhiana Civil Hospital. AICC (Kisan Congress) national joint coordinator Gursimran Singh Mand said that Priyanka Gandhi has always been ahead in helping the poor peoples, she is a source of inspiration for women and youth.