3 Post offices switch over to CBS System
Chandigarh: Sub Post offices in Sector 12 (PGIMER), Sector 9 and Sector-11 in Chandigarh switched over to Core Banking Solutions (CBS) on Monday. The migration of Sub Post Office at PGIMER campus was inaugurated by Manisha Bansal Badal, Director Postal Services (HQ) Punjab & UT. Anil Kumar Gupta, Medical Superintendent, PGIMER also graced the occasion. Manisha Bansal Badal said that by end of July, all Head post Offices of Punjab Circle and all Sub Post Offices in Chandigarh would be migrated to CBS. GPO Chandigarh switched over to the CBS pattern in May this year. She also informed that an ATM would also be set up at Chandigarh GPO by end of July. With migration to CBS, customers will get facilities like ATMs, Debit Cards, Internet Banking and Mobile Banking and intimation of balance and transactions through SMS.
Indian victims of Pan Am 73 condemn Karachi attack
Chandigarh: Nearly 200 Indian victims of Pan Am 73 on Monday condemned the terrorist attack at Karachi International Airport by terrorists. These victims had faced a similar terrorism incident at Karachi International Airport in September, 1986, when heavily armed terrorists entered the Airport wearing Pakistan Police uniforms and hijacked an American plane — Pan Am 73 — which was parked on the tarmac having come from Mumbai and on its way onward to Frankfurt and New York. 21 people were killed while over 200 were injured in the hijack. Of these, 13 Indians were killed while over 120 Indians were injured, predominantly from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Punjab. “We are shocked at this incident and our hearts go out to the victims and their near and dear ones affected by this mindless act of terrorism. The whole world needs to unite to stamp out terrorism,” said a spokesperson, Indian Victims of Pan Am 73.
Patiala boy wins bronze in U-12 Fencing
Chandigarh: Dhruv Walia, Class VI student of The British Co-Ed High School, Patiala, has won the Bronze Medal in the Under-12 ‘Sabre Individual Event’ of Fencing in the mini international fencing championship. He was representing India in the championship, which took place at Singapore from 4th to 8th June, 2014. An outstanding Fencer of the Punjab, Walia, had ealiar also won Bronze Medal in Individual & Team Event in the U-12 National Fencing Championship at Nasik (Maharashtra) in the year 2013-14.
BSNl: 7.2,14.4 Mbps 3G Data Cards at Rs 400, Rs 700
Chandigarh: BSNl Punjab has announced the launch of exciting bonanza scheme by offering high speed 3G USB Data Cards of 7.2 & 14.4 Mbps at just Rs 400 and Rs 700 to customers on purchase of longer validity Prepaid Data Plan Voucher DPV-3299. Based on response from customers in earlier offer, BSNl Punjab has launched yearly prepaid Data Plan Vouchers (DPV-3299,DPV-2299 and DPV-1251) to the customers as a regular tariff which offers more data with less money. Now, in order to offer more 3G Data services to its customers, BSNl Punjab has decided to launch new special discount scheme again by reducing 80 per cent from existing price (Rs 2,000) for 7.2 Mbps 3G Data Card to discounted price at Rs 400 and also 72% on 14.4 Mbps to a discounted price of Rs 700 to customers on purchase of longer validity Prepaid Data Plan Voucher.
Daawat introduces Chef Secretz
Chandigarh: Daawat has launched its new Chef Secretz range of Basmati rice. This includes 3 different ranges of basmati rice — Royal XXl, Special Xl and Popular l. Royal XXl comprises of wholegrain basmati rice with the longest rice grain. Special Xl comes packed with pure basmati rice that has fluffy and extra-long grain. The last is the Popular l that is delicious and economical basmati rice.
DKNY launches Soho timepieces for women
Chandigarh: DKNY has launched Soho ladies timepieces. It is inspired by iconic Manhattan downtown where art and fashion converge and is a timepiece that is modern and versatile. The range is designed to enhance the style statement of contemporary woman who is ambitious, beautiful and reflects subdued glamour. This colourful collection comprises wide spectrum of bold tones encompassed in polished stainless steel case and finished with matching bracelets.