CEO PROHIBITS video conferencing in Haryana
Chandigarh: Shrikant Walgad, Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana, has issued directions prohibiting the use of video conferencing during the Model Code of Conduct for the lok Sabha elections. A spokesperson said that no video conferencing should take place between the chief Minister, Ministers and other political functionaries of the State Government and officials, individually or collectively.
Patil celebrates Holi at Punjab Raj Bhavan
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shivraj V Patil exchanged colours and greetings with staff and officers of UT Administration and Punjab Government at Punjab Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Holi and hoped that the festival of colours would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity in the State and Union Territory of Chandigarh. He observed that festivals are an important component of our rich cultural heritage which strengthens the bonds of brotherhood, love and amity.
Rock Garden rocks to the tunes of Holi
Chandigarh: NJ’s Holi Bash was organised by Trivani Media at the Rock Garden on Monday where the zealous denizens armed with pichkaris and pockets loaded with Holi colours — let their hair down and partied to the hilt. Nek Chand, the founder of Rock Garden graced the occasion along with a renowned cardiologist Dr HK Bali, media advisor Punjab Government Vineet Joshi, Punjabi actress Samiksha and information commissioner Punjab SK Awasthi. Bindu Joshi, director, Trivani Media said, “This is our fourth consecutive year of Holi celebration at the Rock Garden. This bash is one of a kind in the Tricity since it is strictly about family, friends and fun.” From rain dance to mud pool, the youngsters and elders alike were seen smearing colours on each other beyond recognition who swayed to foot-tapping music.
PGI celebrates 8TH Founders Day
Chandigarh: Advanced Eye Centre, PGI celebrated 8th Founders Day on Tuesday. On this occasion, a Continuing Medical Education Programme in Ophthalmology was organised at the Centre. Yogesh Chawla, Director, PGI, was the chief guest at the annual function. Prof Amod Gupta outlined the achievements and activities of the
department during the last year. Chawla appreciated the work done at the centre during the last few years and assured all possible help to the department in the near future. On this occasion, appreciation awards were given for meritorious work to Sister Anshu, Sister Pushpindera, Parveen Malhotra and Munish.
Training Workshop kicks off at ICSSR
Chandigarh: Training Workshop on Capacity Building Programme for Faculty, Research Scholars in Social Sciences began at ICSSR Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh on Tuesday. The participants are young teachers and research scholars from various social science disciplines hailing from neighbouring States of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh.
law Dept, PU, to HOlD Seminar on MARCH 19
Chandigarh: Department of law, Panjab University, in collaboration with Institute of Correctional Administration, Chandigarh is organising a seminar on March 19 on the theme of Clemency In Criminal Justice System, a topic that has both social and political relevance in the present times in the wake of a number of cases of mercy petitions that have been dealt with by the Supreme Court, including various ‘politically motivated’ ones. Chairperson, Department of law,Prof Nishtha Jaswal would introduce the theme of the seminar.
Dakshin Marg will be closed from Mar 19-29
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Administration has informed that vehicular traffic on Dakshin Marg from Sectors 23 and 36 road will be closed, diverted due to recarpeting work from March 19 to 29 , 9 am to 6 pm.
Fastrack launches optical eyewear in amritsar
Amritsar: Fastrack entered the optical frames category with a collection with 49 new styles, an ensemble of youthful and colourful frames — predominantly in sporty and geeky styling for the spontaneous young men and women. Frame forms include wayfarers, oversized geeky rectangles and the ever popular, sporty wraps. The frames come in unconventional and interesting color combinations like orange, yellow, neon green, hot pink, turquoise blue. Priced between Rs795 to Rs2,195 the latest collection is available across all Titan Eye Plus stores.