Hooda calls for selfless service to humanity
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday said that it is the duty of all of us to propagate the high ideals of Brahamleen Shri Devender Swaroop Brahamachari so as to render selfless service to the humanity, especially in the field of education and “gau sewa” (care of cows). Hooda while speaking as chief guest in the “shrandhanjali sabha” of Gurudev Shri Devender Swaroop Brahamachari at Shri Jai Ram Annkshetra Trust in Rishikesh, said that God gives all of us the strength to realize the dreams of founder of Jairam institutions, Shri Devender Swaroop Brahamachari, who spent his entire life to serve the humanity. These institutions have made tremendous progress and are playing a significant role in the areas of education and health. The Chief Minister said that during the recent devastation which occurred in Uttarakhand, the Jairam Trust had also made a significant contribution to rehabilitate and serve the affected pilgrims and their relatives. It is a matter of happiness that the Ashram is working for the promotion of education, propagation of Sanskrit education and serve the cows.
Performing arts institute holds auditions
Chandigarh: Grooming Zone Institute of Performing Arts here on Sunday held auditions to choose prospective talent for its ‘Bollywood/Fashion Modeling & Image building workshop’ from September 8 to 18. The auditions were coordinated by Kaushik Ghosh, a well known fashion choreographer from Mumbai. The auditions received a good response from children and adults and as many as 350 prospective entrants to the glamour world turned up for the auditions. 150 individuals were selected for the workshop. Soon after auditions, a workshop started in Hotel Park Inn. The workshop which is open to kids, males and females in the age group of 5 to 30 years is being conducted by Kaushik Ghosh who will teach the finer points of modeling, fashion choreography and acting to aspirants. After the workshop is completed the participants will get an opportunity to be part of a mega fashion show named “Chandigarh Fashion Festival”, in which top models from India are slated to walk the ramp.
Haryana to increase income limit of SC students
Chandigarh: Haryana Government will increase the limit of parental income of Scheduled Caste students from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.4 lakh and from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh, for reimbursement of tuition fee up to Rs 20,000 for diploma courses, and tuition fee up to Rs 40,000 for under-graduate or post-graduate technical courses. Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, said that the income ceiling had been raised under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan for academic session 2013-14 to enable more students to avail themselves of the benefit. He disclosed that up to the academic session 2012-13, scholarship amount running into Rs 20.66 crore had been released to 9,718 SC beneficiaries.
Aryans present ‘Meet & Greet’
Chandigarh: Aryans Group of Colleges presented “Meet & Greet” with starcast of upcoming Punjabi movie Viyah 70 km. The entire starcast of the movie including producer Vivek Ohri, singer and actor Geeta Zaildar, Bollywood star Aarti Chhabria, Harish Verma, Shubham Chandarchur (Promoter) etc. addressed a press conference held in Chandigarh Press Club and threw light on the story and theme of the movie. Geeta Zaildar said that the movie is being presented by the producers of Mel Karra De Rabba, Jinhe Mera Dil luteya, Yaar Anmulle and Pure Punjabi, Pinky Moge wali. Dr Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group said that promotion of Punjabi art and culture is an integral part of the programme of Aryans Group of Colleges. These kinds of activities also provide an exposure to the students.
Aryans engG students visit industries
Mohali: For giving practical exposure to the students, Aryans College of Engineering organised a number of industrial visits for its 3rd year students. The students spent the entire day with the executives of the Industries. The students during the visits were given in depth insight of the various concepts in the respective industries. The Electronics and Electrical students were taken to PUNCOM, Mohali; Mechanical and Computer Science students were taken to Diesel loco Modernisation works (DMW), Patiala; Mechanical students were taken to COCA COlA Plant, Fatehgarh Sahib; Civil branch students were taken to A1 Builders, Patiala; Polytechnic Diploma students were taken to Amrit Banaspati Company, Rajpura.
Blood donation camp held
Chandigarh: Chandigarh’s Youth Congress ex-president Gurpreet Gabi held a blood donation camp at Sector-26 Bapudham at Valmiki Dharamshala. On this occasion, Gurpreet Gabi said we can save some ones life by donating blood and it is for the good cause. In all, 72 donars donated blood during the camp. Ashwani Munjal, a regular blood donor also donated blood for 122nd time.
CA honoured with Rajiv gandhi execllence award
Chandigarh: CA Varun Gupta, chairman, Varun & Associates, Chartered Accountants was honoured with Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award by Indian Solidarity Council, New Delhi on September 6 at a prestigious ceremony held at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. This coveted award was conferred to Gupta for his outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of taxation & NRI services.
CMA visits Solid Waste Management Plant
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) recently organised a visit to the Municipal Solid Waste Management Plant at Dadumajra. Around 20 CMA members visited the Plant under the guidance of R D Sharma, General Manager, Municipal Solid Waste Management Plant. The plant was made functional in record time of one year on May 21, 2008 and was inaugurated by the then Governor. The plant was set up with know-how from the Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), which is an expert agency in India to support technology innovation of national importance. The machinery is fully automated and is imported from Germany. The plant having a capacity to manage 500 MT of waste per day was erected at a cost of Rs 35 crore and is now functioning in 10 Acres of land on BOOT mode.
Motia Developers pre-launches project
Chandigarh: Motia Developers Private limited, region’s infrastructure company, on Sunday announced the pre-launch of the Grand Motia’z RoyalCiti Phase-II”, a marvelous abode that is a wonder in itself. The truly unique project, is an architectural and lifestyle marvel and provides the residents with a life of grandeur and plentitude at an affordable cost. After the successful completion of Motia Heights, Motia Plaza, High Street and Motiaz Royal Citi Phase-I, now Motia Developers have come up with their latest project, namely, Motia’z Royal Citi Phase-II, located on Chandigarh –Ambala Highway, Zirakpur. Spread over 23 acres it accommodates residential and commercial complexes. The residential complex has approximately 1000 apartments. The homes at Motia’z Royal Citi offer 3 BHK apartments that come with a scenic view at an unbelievably affordable price of Rs 44.90 lakh onwards.
Haryana famers to protest on Sept 10
Chandigarh: Bhupinder Singh Hooda Government in Haryana will face resentment from farmers again. Haryana unit of Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has threatened to "gherao" the State Assembly on September 10 for their demands. Gurnam Singh, State Unit president, said that the farmers would assemble at Nada Sahib Gurdwara in Panchkula on September 10 and will start protest-march towards State Assembly to demand implementation of recommendations of Swaminathan Committee for the welfare of the farmers. If the farmers’ demands were not met, the BKU would organise a parallel rally to that of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's at Radaur in Yamunanagar on September 15, Singh announced.