Cong holds Padyatra in Raipur Khurd
Chandigarh: Continuing the padyatra campaign, the local unit of Congress on Friday took out a padyatra in Raipur Khurd here. A party spokesperson said that the villagers have extended their support to local MP Pawan Kumar Bansal. With just a month left for the polls, seeing the contribution of Bansal in developing villages, it was clear that no other party candidate can get the vote bank which Bansal deserves, claimed the Congress leaders. The fortnight padyatra campaign of Congress had started on Sunday. Through the campaign, the party leaders are apprising the city denizens about the achievement of UPA, local MP Bansal and works done by the civic body.
Jangveer Singh, new Media Adviser to sukhbir
Chandigarh: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Friday announced that Jangveer Singh has been appointed Media Adviser to SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal. Earlier Jangveer Singh submitted his resignation as Media Adviser to the Punjab’s Deputy CM to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. Singh said he desired to assist the SAD President in the forthcoming parliamentary elections and had resigned from his post forthwith because of this reason. He said he would endeavour to contribute towards the success of the SAD in the elections.
Annual Prize Distribution in MCM DAV
Chandigarh: MCM DAV College organized a prize distribution function to honor and encourage 435 students for their excellent contribution in academics, cultural activities and sports. The chief guest at the occasion was Upmanyu Basu, IRS, Secretary (I/c)/ Financial Advisor, University Grants Commission, New Delhi while Sandeep Hans, Director Higher Education Chandigarh presided over the function. Various members of the DAV fraternity and principals of DAV institutions from across the tri-city were present as special guests. Proud parents of the prize winners also attended the occasion. To inspire the academic achievers cash prize and trophies worth 2.5 lakhs, special prizes and trophies were awarded.
IBM partners with Bharti Foundation, NGOs
Chandigarh: IBM has announced four pro bono community
projects in Punjab as a part of its Corporate Service Corps (CSC) programme. The projects will be implemented in association with the Bharti Foundation, Punjab Agricultural University, ludhiana Steel Rolling Mills and Swabhimaan NGO Education Society. IBM experts hailing from eight countries comprise the 22nd Corporate Service Corps team to provide pro bono consulting services in India. The IBM team will develop frameworks for these civic and economic organizations so that they can manage their operations more efficiently and build capacity, as well as methodically evaluate and assess their progress. Working with the Bharti Foundation, the development arm of Bharti Enterprises the IBM team will help primary and secondary schools, as well as institutions of higher learning, with the tools and techniques to create and easily replicate lessons plans.
Ambuja Cement felicitated at 6th Global CSR Summit
Chandigarh: Ambuja Cement bagged the first runner up award at the ASSOCHAM’s CSR Excellence Award during the 6th Global Corporate Social Responsibility Summit. Pearl Tiwari, Director, Ambuja Cement Foundation and Joint President (Sustainability), Ambuja Cement received the award from Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology in the presence of Rana Kapoor, President, Assocham. This award recognised the outstanding contribution of Ambuja Cement Foundation for the social upliftment through its various projects.
Athletic Meet by GGS Sachdeva College
Kharar: GGS Sachdeva College of Polytechnic on Friday held its annual athletic meet in the college campus. The meet comprised of several sporting activities which included 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters relay races, besides long jump, Shot Put and fun games for the faculty members as well. lovleen Kaur, Headmistress of Govt High School, Dadumajra, Chandigarh, was the chief guest and inaugurated the athletic meet.