Over 3 lakh people visited Surajkund mela
Chandigarh: As many as 3,56,215 people have visited Surajkund International Crafts Mela up to February 8 while last year 2,98,207 visitors had come till the same corresponding time. Director General, Tourism, Haryana and Member, Administration, Surajkund Mela Authority, Sumita Misra said that this has brought smiles on the faces of craftspersons, as they are doing a brisk business in the Mela. She said that proper arrangements have been made for the stay of artisans and craftspersons and subsidy was also being given to them. An online booking of entry tickets of Mela has also set a record of sorts by generating business worth Rs 6.5 lakh from sale of tickets. She said that 10 per cent discount was also being offered on online booking of entry tickets. This time, the youth were given 50 per cent discount on entry tickets during weekdays on production of their photo I-cards. The ticket counters area also set up at malls in Gurgaon and Faridabad and 25 lakh SMS informing about the Mela have been sent to people.
Nirankari Sabha holds massive Satsang
Chandigarh: Nirankari Sabha on Sunday held a massive satsang at Sector 30 Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan where the chairman of Planning and advisory Board Gobind Singh said that disciples who imbibe their master’s preaching’s as foundations in their life, get all virtues in their life. He said that a true disciple always give preference to his master preaching’s in his life. “Nirankari Baba Hardev Singh is giving a message of divinity by God realisation to all human beings and human being can be redeemed by making his life success through God realisation,” he added.
Bank employees to observe two-day strike
Chandigarh: The bank employees under the banner of United Forum of Bank Union (UFBU) will observe two-day strike on February 10, 11 in favour of their demand for wage revision and other related issues. In this connection, bank employees in Chandigarh will assemble in front of Bank Of India, Sector 17 B (bank square) and will go up to State Bank Of India, main branch, Sector 17 and hold demonstration there on February 10.
Rizvi College wins Red Bull championship
Chandigarh: Mumbai’s Rizvi College and Pune’s MMCC played one of the best most gripping matches of the tournament and proved their stand in the national finals. After a well-played match between the boys who represented the west zone in the tournament, Rizvi College, Mumbai emerged victorious and are now titled the India champions of Red Bull Campus Cricket 2014. The day began on a good note for the boys from Mumbai who won the toss and chose to field. Kevin Almeira, captain of Rizvi College was declared as best batsman and Pankaj Jaiswal as best fielder of the national series. Gurinder Singh from DAV College, Chandigarh was recognised as best bowler of the tournament.
Scratch Salon launched in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Scratch Salon, a premium salon located in Delhi, launched its fourth outlet and the first in Chandigarh on Sunday. Associating with leading suppliers in the hairdressing business — Schwarzkopf Professional, the salon will offer a host of hair and beauty services giving a lush experience to the fashion conscious customers in Chandigarh. Scratch Salon is the brainchild of Pammy Kaul, who is a well-known expert in the hair and beauty space in India. Pammy was instrumental in pioneering the concept of nail art and nail extensions and nail bars in India and in time she has now earned a huge reputation in fashion industry through her work in makeup.
MAX announces ‘MAX Fully Deewana contest’
Chandigarh: MAX, the premium Hindi movies and special events channel is all set to tickle the funny bone of its viewers with a unique Bollywood property called MAX Fully Deewana Contest hosted by the inimitable duo of Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda. This unique contest will showcase famous Bollywood movies and their well-known dialogues in the most humorous way. The on air contest is scheduled to air during the 9 pm movie from the February 9 to 22. In this Bollywood-based contest, the viewers will have to answer 2 simple questions which would enable them to win prizes. There will be 2 questions asked daily which viewers have to answer via SMS. Four lucky winners will each win an lED television daily. The winners will be announced on the channel the following day.