Students pin Red Cross Flag on Punjab guv
Chandigarh: Students of Moga’s Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School on Wednesday pinned a flag on the Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil at Punjab Raj Bhavan the occasion of Red Cross Flag Day. Appreciating the theme of this year’s World Red Cross Day — My Red Cross Story/My Red Crescent Story, Patil said that this day presents a great opportunity to learn about international efforts of the Red Cross and also reminds us of our social obligation to contribute in minimizing sufferings of humanity and to continue to adhere to the basic principles – humanitarianism, compassion, universality and voluntary service – that universally characterize the Red Cross.
HPPC to ensure power supply during summers
Chandigarh: The electricity consumers in Haryana may expect better power supply during summers this year as Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) has made adequate arrangements of power supply during ongoing summer and ensuing paddy season. Principal Secretary (Power) and Haryana Power Utilities chairman Devender Singh said that HPPC has made arrangements of availability of power in the State so as to supply electricity for 22 to 24 hours a day to industries and urban domestic consumers and for 14 hours to rural domestic consumers.
IPl: Mohali Admn to ensure traffic arrangements
Mohali: In view of IPl matches to be held at Mohali’s PCA stadium on May 21, 22 and 25 May, special arrangements to facilitate general public and proper traffic management should be ensured, said Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Parveen Kumar Thind directed while addressing a meeting with officers concerned. Thind said during matches, strict compliance of Tobacco Control Act should be ensured, as Punjab Government has declared district as Smoke Free. He also directed SP (City) Swarndeep Singh to prepare a traffic route plan for proper management of traffic during matches and arrangement for proper vehicle parking.
MBA student Udit Dhall bags top varsity position
Chandigarh: Udit Dhall, student of MBA third semester at University Business School, PU Regional Centre, ludhiana, made the city proud by bagging top position in the Panjab University MBA third Semester Examination. The result was declared by the university recently. He secured 1549 marks out of 2000. Dr HS Gosal, PU Regional Centre director said that students were successfully carrying forward legacy of academic excellence from previous batches, and all this became possible only because of continuous hard work of the students and faculty.
HSBTE to conduct diploma exams from May 5
Chandigarh: Haryana State Board of Technical Education has decided to conduct Diploma Examination for all semesters (Regular and Reappear) from May 5 to June 10.
MDU to conduct UG, PG exam from May 10
Rohtak: Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, will conduct undergraduate and postgraduate examination for second and fourth semester from May 10. University spokesperson said that all necessary arrangements have been made for smooth conduct of the examinations. The examination date sheet is available on the University website — www.mdurohtak.ac.in, he added.
Camp for naval wing NCC cadets begins at Ropar
Chandigarh: As a part of naval wing NCC training, I Chd Naval Unit NCC, Chandigarh, is conducting a 10-day Annual Training Camp for Naval Wing boys and girls NCC cadets from various schools of Chandigarh at NCC Training Academy, Ropar. The camp commenced on May 6 at NCC Academy where a total of 302 NCC cadets including 56 girl cadets are participating. Commander US Thakur, the Camp Commandant, said that camp is being conducted under the aegis of NCC Group head quarters, Chandigarh and the cadets would be given exposure in living and training together as per the syllabus to inculcate the spirit of camaraderie and develop the art of leadership.
278 from Aakash institute make it to JEE (Advance)
Chandigarh: A total of 278 students from Chandigarh branch of Aakash Institute made it to JEE (Advance) in the recently declared JEE (Main) results. Over 14 lakhs students were appeared in JEE (Main) exam this year conducted by CBSE. Across the country 4463 Aakashians have successfully qualified for JEE (Advance)-2014. Vinayak Tantia has scored 325 out of 360 marks, besides 36 more students have scored more than 300 marks. Branch manager Jitendra Bhatiyani said, “The students from Chandigarh are prepared enough to face examination of national repute. Their performance in this examination is remarkable.”
Forevermark introduces special collection
Jalandhar: Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers group of companies, has introduced a new range of Cornerstones collection, available at Forevermark authorized jewelers across India. Each piece features a Forevermark solitaire diamond held fast by four elegantly adorned prongs. Suitable for relaxed daytime style as well as evening glamour, Cornerstones from Forevermark will add a little more sophistication to any outfit.
Easyday’s Modern Retailing for Kalka consumers
Kalka: Bharti Retail on Tuesday launched its first ‘Easyday’ store on Kalka-Shimla road in Haryana. Easyday is spread across more than 2,000 square feet of well laid out modern shopping area offering convenience and great value. Easyday offers customers a new range of quality products at great prices and big savings. Easyday store in Kalka will offer an assortment of branded products on personal care and packaged foods, grains, fruits and vegetables, household essentials like plastic ware, summer products like umbrellas, hats and sunglasses, household cleaning, all at the great prices. Bharti Retail operates 115 stores in Haryana and Punjab and currently operates 212 stores neighbourhood and compact hypermarket formats across 10 states.
Titan launches affordable and Stylish frames
Amritsar: Titan Eyeplus on Wednesday revealed a wide assortment of affordable spectacle frames from Rs 495 onwards. Consumers can now choose from over 200 frames from brands like Fastrack, Titan Trendz and Eyeplus all under Rs 2000! The frames are available in multiple hues like feminine pinks, trendy purples and vibrant turquoise for women and shades of black, steel, cool blues, sporty yellows & greens for men. Along with frames, Titan Eyeplus also offers a range of high-tech lenses for single vision, bifocal and progressive users with price starting from Rs 350 for single vision, Rs 850 for bifocals and Rs 1400 for progressives.
Sikh American Chamber inks MoU with UP Global
Chandigarh: In order to promote entrepreneurship in northern region, the India Centre of Sikh American Chamber of Commerce (SACC) has partnered with Seattle-based UP Global, known for its ‘Startup Weekend’ programs. CEO Marc Nager along with COO of UP Global, USA Adam Stelle, and SACC India president Manipal Dhariwal signed a memorandum of understanding to use synergy of both organizations with similar mission reaching out to more and more aspiring entrepreneurs in Chandigarh and Punjab. UP Global is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship which is critical to driving a strong global economy and creating a better world, Marc said.
Enquiry into wheat procurement
Chandigarh: Haryana Cooperation Minister Satpal Sangwan has ordered to conduct departmental enquiry to find out any irregularity in the procurement of wheat at Rania Mandi in district Sirsa. Taking cognizance of media reports, Sangwan has ordered an immediate inquiry to find out the truth in the matter. In the reports, it was alleged that with the connivance of officers and officials of HAFED, as many as 28,000 bags of wheat were taken to the godowns before procurement. He said that those found guilty would not be spared at any cost.