GOC-in-C pays homage to martyrs of 16 Rajput
Chandigarh: lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra, GOC-in-C, Northern Command paid homage to the martyrs of 16 Rajput and interacted with Veer Narees and widows of the unit at Chandimandir Military Station on Tuesday. During his visit to 16 Rajput as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the unit, lt Gen Chachra paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the unit in a solemn and befitting ceremony conducted at the unit. The unit had recently been felicitated by the General Officer by awarding the Unit Citation for its commendable tenure in the Siachen Glacier.
The General, interacted with the Veer Narees of the unit and noted their grievances, while reassuring them that all that is necessary would be done to alleviate the same. The General Officer, speaking on the occasion said that, as part of a large family in Olive Green, we must learn from the rich source of experience of our veterans and elders and must endeavour to ensure that our veterans are looked after and our Veer Narees receive the honour and place of pride that they deserve for the sacrifice that they, as well as their husbands have made for the sovereignty and honour of our Great Nation.
Induction for trainee officers of Excise & Tax
Chandigarh: The 14 week training programme of Induction Course for 42 Trainee Officers of Excise and Taxation Department in the Haryana Institute of Public Administration concluded here on Tuesday. A Valedictory Function was held in the Gandhi Hall of the Institute. Speaking about the training programme, Sudhir Rajpal, IAS, Excise & Taxation Commissioner, Haryana emphasised on the basic values of the department and advised the trainee officers to follow the same and be the torchbearer of the change in the department. He exhorted the need to be abreast with latest technology as well as the fast changes in present business scenario.
Street play on vote worth at dadumajra
Chandigarh: A street play, Jano Vote Ki Keemat was organised on Tuesday at Dadumajra colony by Election Department, UT, Chandigarh in association with an NGO. The play was staged to create awareness among local residents towards their right of vote and people were motivated to come out of their households and vote in large numbers on April 10. A spokesperson said that series of short play would be organised in the villages, slum colonies and other parts of the City Beautiful from April 1 to 8 about campaigning for hundred per cent voting in Chandigarh.
film ‘Police in Pollywood-Balle Balle’ launched
Chandigarh: The production house Gautam Production on Tuesday launched its movie Police in Pollywood-Balle Balle. A creation in the genre of romance, comedy and drama it has been directed by Sunita Dhir and will be released in the month of July this year. Producers Rajinder Gautam and Monika Gautam have produced this movie that is being shot in Chandigarh and parts of Punjab.
It has stars including Anuj Sachdeva, Mani Kapoor, Bhagwant Mann, Raj Brar, Sardul Sikender, BS Atwal, Parmod Mautho, Sunita Dhir, Surinder Bath and Anita Meet. Punjabi singers Mohd Sadiq and labh Janjua have a guest appearance in the movie. Story, screen play and dialogues are by Baldev Gill, while Parveen Kumar has written the story. Inderjit Bansel has done the cinematography. lyrics are by the renowned lyricist Babu Singh Mann and Kumaar. Bhupi and Sunil have choreographed the movie, while Mohan Baggad is its action director.
KU passes citizen's charter: vice-chancellor
Kurukshetra: Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, lt Gen Dr DDS Sandhu on Tuesday said the University has passed the citizen’s charter in its Executive Council meeting recently with the purpose to serve the students and all he stakeholders. He said they have all the right to get services from KU officers, teachers and employees in a transparent and time-bound manner. Sandhu added that those employees and teachers who will not provide the services within stipulated time frame would be held responsible and will be prosecuted as per laws of the University. He said all departments should revise their syllabi at least once in three years and try to incorporate latest developments taking place all over the globe.
Curtains on NIT Kurukshetra fest Techspardha
Kurukshetra: Curtain came down on TECHSPARDHA-2014, the three-day techno-managerial festival of NIT Kurukshetra, with an impressive Valedictory Function. Naveen Gabrani, Founder and CEO, Astrea IT Services was the chief guest. He said that it made the students aware of the latest technological developments in the industry, particularly about SMAC (Social media, Mobile Devices, Analytics and Cloud Computing). He urged them to prepare themselves to meet the upcoming challenges in these areas. Prof VK Sehgal, acting director, who presided over the function, said that not only those who got prizes, but all the participants in various events were also winners.
Kingfisher Chandigarh Style Week from April 3
Chandigarh: Chandigarh’s biggest fashion extravaganza, the three-day Kingfisher Ultra Chandigarh Style Week will start from April 3. This will feature ten top designers including Rocky S, Jatinn Kochhar, Aslam Khan and Manoviraj Khosla. The event will bring together fashion trends from across the country designed to delight the fashion world with their exquisiteness and extravagance.
The star-studded announcement press conference saw designers Soltee Creations and Sonu Gandhi along with Meera Chopra as they together unveiled Punjab’s most awaited fashion event. Gurpreet Singh, assistant vice-president, Marketing, United Breweries limited said, “Chandigarh in many ways is at the heart of north India and has a profound association with fashion and style. We have always received a heartening response here to our activities related to music and fashion. last year Kingfisher Ultra’s Punjab Fashion Week’s Glam Nites had a spectacular response and received many calls to create a Fashion Week for the city that truly represents this region.”
Elante Mall celebrates April Fool’s Day
Chandigarh: Pranks, merriment, loads of laughter and prizes galore. This is what Elante, Chandigarh’s largest mall, had in store for its unsuspecting visitors, who were kept, engaged by the mall staff through a host of funny pranks and rewards, too, for taking it all so sportingly in the April Fool’s Day spirit on Tuesday. Chased by a fake police inspector looking to challan them, a couple at the mall were left bewildered till they finally realised that it was one of those April Fool pranks.
“It was great fun to be a part of so many amusing activities at Elante. When we were being suspiciously followed by a fake police inspector, we ignored it first, but later when he started challaning others, we really got scared.” Sanjeev Bhardwaj, Marketing and leasing, Elante Chandigarh said, “We conceptualised some interesting activities around April Fool’s Day in our own mischievous style, which kept visitors engrossed.”
Superintending Engineer held for taking bribe
Chandigarh: A Superintending Engineer of Public Health Engineering Department, Palwal, was caught red-handed by the Haryana State Vigilance Bureau on Tuesday. Rakesh Kumar Garg was arrested while accepting illegal gratification of Rs1 lakh from Manish Nayyar, a contractor, in lieu of recommending the file of soil water rate from the senior authorities.
Employees Union, PGIMER condemn Director
Chandigarh: The Employees Union of PGIMER on Tuesday condemned the functioning of Prof Yogesh Chawla, Director, PGIMER and his attitude towards the demands and grievances of non-faculty staff of the Institute. A spokesperson of the Union said that the Union has made many requests for an appointment for negotiation across the table for an amicable settlement of the industrial disputes but Prof Chawla has became hurdle in holding the meeting with elected representatives of registered and recognised Union.