HP Guv, CM felicitate people on Buddha Purnima
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Governor Urmila Singh and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh have felicitated the people of the State on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. In her message, the Governor said that teachings and principles of lord Buddha were more relevant today in the present tension ridden world to live a peaceful life. She said that it was a special day to remember Buddha. We all should follow the Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path as shown by him. In his felicitation message, the Chief Minister said that Buddha Purnima was the most sacred festival of Buddhists. The teachings of lord Buddha were solely to liberate human beings from the misery and sufferings and help one to live a peaceful life. He said that Buddha Purnima speaks of Buddhas enlightenment and his immeasurable life span wherein he devoted himself to lessen the sufferings of the people.
Media Centre for lS poll results to be set up
Shimla: The Department of Information and Public Relations will set up State level Media Centre at The Mall, Shimla on May 16 to disseminate information about trends and results of lok Sabha Elections of the State and by-election of Sujanpur Assembly constituency. The telephone numbers of media centre are 0177-2659823 and 2659824. One can seek information about lok Sabha elections trends and results of the State on these telephones from 9 am onwards on May 16.
CGA to hold Jr golf camp from May 21-30
Chandigarh: CGA Golf Range is conducting a Summer Junior Golf Camp from May 21 to 30. Trainees will learn the basics of the game. Jesse Grewal, director, CGA Golf Academy said, the camp will be in the morning from 9.00 am to 10.30 am every day. Equipments and balls will be provided by CGA Golf Range. Mahesh Kumar Class A Teaching Professional will conduct the camp. There will be a competition on the last day of the camp.
Sr citizens get bls skills in Fortis workshop
Mohali: A free Basic life Support (BlS) skills training workshop called ‘Family and Friends CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) Programme’ was organized at Fortis Hospital Mohali on Tuesday as part of its Community Service Programme. About 30 residents of Mohali, mostly senior citizens, attended the free workshop. The training was imparted by a group of AClS instructors of Fortis Hospital comprising Dr Parvinder K. Chawla, Dr Arun Kumar, Dr Rahat Brar, Dr Sanchita and Sister Gloria. The participants were educated about the initial assessment of the person seen collapsing or found collapsed and when and how to give CPR. The training focused on chest compression, infant CPR and timely identification of heart attack and brain attack (stroke). They were also introduced to the role that first aid plays during such incidents. “Most of the senior citizens are usually home looking after their grandkids. It’s important for them to learn Basic life Support not only for themselves and their peer group, but also for the young ones,” said Dr Parvinder Chawla, Consultant – Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Mohali
11 KU employees promoted
Kurukshetra: lt. Gen Dr DDS Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor, Kurukshetra University has promoted 11 employees of Kurukshetra University to the post of Deputy Registrar, Senior Administrative Officer, Assistant Registrar, Administrative Officer and Superintendents. Dr. K.C. Ralhan, Registrar delivered the orders of promotion of Deputy Registrar to Usha Chandna, Sr. Admn. Officer to Ramneek lata and Ranvir Kush, Asstt. Registrar to Ved Parkash Gajwani, Maha Singh, Duni Chand Verma and Davinder Babbar, Administrative Officer to Davinder Sachdeva and Bhupinder Sood, Superintendent to Santosh Gulati and Ram Kanwal.
Bharatiya Mahila Bank launches ‘Nanhi Kali’
Chandigarh: Bharatiya Mahila Bank (Wholly owned by the Govt. of India) has introduced BMB Nanhi Kali, a new product for the girl child. BMB Nanhi Kali, a recurring deposit scheme exclusively for the girl child ensures a secure future by building a sizeable resource to meet her future financial needs. The entry age of the minor is 1 day to 13 years with minimum monthly investment of Rs 50 or higher amount in exact multiples of Rs 50.The bank provides flexibility to deposit the installment on any day of the month, protection against fall in rate of interest, and loan facility of 85 per cent of accrued value. The term of deposit is 3 year to 10 years and assured maturity with personal accident insurance.
MDU to start admissions online from may 15
Chandigarh: Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak will conduct the online admission process for admission to various courses on campus and in University Institute of law and Management Studies (UIlMS) Gurgaon from May 15. The University has issued the admission notice for the session 2014-15 in this regard. MDU Vice Chancellor H.S. Chahal said that details of courses, admission procedure, admission schedule, etc. are available on the University website. The University has also postponed and re- scheduled all examinations- B.A, B.Sc., B.Com, M.A, M.Sc., M.Com, BBA, BCA scheduled on May 15 and May 16 owing to administrative reasons.
Daawat launches Pulav basmati rice
Chandigarh: Daawat has now brought in a range of rice for special preparation with its Daawat Indian Pulav rice. The rice is available in 1kg, 5kg and 10kg packs. The grain when cooked elongates up to 14.4 mm giving a wholesome puffed look.