Air NCC enrolment campaign begins at Colleges
Chandigarh: Wing Commander JS Jeji, Commanding Officer 1 Chandigarh Air Squadron, NCC carried out enrolment presentation at Government Post Graduate College, Sector-11 here, as part of NCC enrolment campaign for Senior Division Cadets. In his presentation he apprised aspiring students the benefits of NCC, activities conducted by NCC, various scholarships offered, how NCC helps joining Armed Forces, Para Military Forces, State Government and enlightened the students of various branches of Indian Air force. After the presentation, the Principal, Staff, and the students witnessed Air show of Radio Controlled Aero model. Aeromodelling show was also conducted to show skills of NCC Cadets, which forms one of the main training subject of Air NCC. A same enrolment campaign will be held at DAV College, Sector -10 on August 6
lieutenant General to inaugurate CII secure-n
Chandigarh: lieutenant General KJ Singh, AVSM, who recently took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, would inaugurate the CII Secure North on Thursday, (August 7) at CII Northern Region Headquarters, Sector 31 A here. The 3rd edition of Secure North – Conference and Display on Safety and Security, being organised by CII Northern Region from August 7 – 9 would be a platform where key stakeholders would come together to explore possible solutions to north India’s safety and security concerns. CII Secure North 2014 would essentially showcase the latest inventions and advanced technologies for the internal security & safety of industrial, commercial and residential establishments along with the modern security equipment for border, aviation and cyber security.
Guv unveils Knight’s multiple alert system
Chandigarh: Shivraj Patil, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, unveiled an innovative security system empowering the trained security manpower with electronic remote warning system, at Punjab Raj Bhavan on Tuesday. One of the fastest-growing ex-servicemen’s enterprise at Mohali, Knight Detective and Security Services demonstrated the Knight SOTA (Security of Trained Associates) that integrates electronic warning system and mobile technology to ensure more secure protection for any business or home through a multiple alert system. “This is exactly what is needed since the police cannot be everywhere and it is high time that we adapt to new technology and have a trained manpower as required under the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act 2005,” said Patil.
Style tour concluded with Glam Nites at Tao
Chandigarh: The first edition Kingfisher UlTRA Punjab Style Tour in association with Storm Fashion Company came to a glittering end with Kingfisher UlTRA Glam Nites at Tao lounge here. The five-city style tour extending to Patiala, ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar and Chandigarh saw ace designers Jattinn Kochhar and Sheetal lyall showcasing their exquisite collections. Hosted by Kingfisher UlTRA, the party saw the city’s crème-de-la-crème talk fashion, glamour and everything stylish as they looked their scintillating best. Fashion designer Jattinn Kochhar along with Bollywood actor Anurita Jha, supermodel Himangini Singh, etc upped the glamour quotient.
Haryana hikes guest teachers’ remuneration
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has enhanced the monthly remuneration of teachers engaged on guest faculty basis in the State. A spokesman said that lecturers or Post Graduate Teachers would get Rs26,000 per month instead of Rs23,500 per month. Masters or Trained Graduate Teachers and language Teachers (Hindi, Punjabi or Sanskrit) would get Rs21m000 per month instead of Rs19,000 and JBT teachers or PRTs and Drawing Teachers to be paid Rs19,000 per month instead of Rs17,500. The hike would be applicable with effect from July 1, 2014.
talk on breastfeeding at fortis hospital
Chandigarh: Fortis Hospital, Mohali on Tuesday conducted a free educational talk at Government Home Science College, Sector 10 here on breastfeeding on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 to 7). The audience of around 50 women comprised young mothers belonging to nearby villages. Dispelling some myths about breast milk, Dr Rithambra said, “Around 80-90% of mothers believe that the first milk which is watery and light yellowish in color and is a secretion collected over nine months will be harmful to the neonate. Hence they squeeze the first milk and discard it and initiate breastfeeding only after two to three days. This is a myth and the first milk is actually very beneficial to the baby.”
Governor releases University brochure
Chandigarh: Haryana Governor Professor Kaptan Singh Solanki released the first information brochure of the newly-opened Chaudhary Bansi lal University, Bhiwani at Raj Bhavan, Haryana on Tuesday. He congratulated the Vice Chancellor Prof SK Gakhar, the faculty and staff of the university on this occasion. The Governor hoped that the University would contribute in true sense to the socio-techno-economic growth of the nation and would emerge as a center of high learning and education. VC Prof SK Gakhar said that initially the University has started 18 courses in nine facilities. Special emphasis would be given on sports related courses like Sports Management, Sports Journalism, Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition etc in the second phase.
ECi appoints General & expenditure observers
Chandigarh: The Election Commission of India has appointed two general and two expenditure observers for Talwandi Sabo and Patiala Assembly constituency by-elections. Punjab Chief Electoral Officer VK Singh said that for Talwandi Sabo assembly constituency, Manish Thapliyal, IC & CES has been appointed as Expenditure Observer and Dr Sunil Chaudhary, as general observer, while PS Bhalla and SA Patel have been appointed expenditure and general observer, respectively, for the Patiala assembly constituency. The last date for the withdrawal of candidature is August 6.
Numero Uno opens second store in Mohali
Chandigarh: The Indian denim wear brand, Numero Uno has added another feather to its cap by launching yet another stand alone first company owned store at North Country Mall, Mohali. The 1100 sq ft. store with earthy interiors reflects the spirit and ruggedness of the brand. The new store will host everything right from denims to T-shirts, shirts, shoes and accessories. Numero Uno already has seven stores in Chandigarh and in nearby towns like Mohali and Zirakpur and this eighth store is aimed at making the denim wear brand more accessible to its patrons.
Rs50K reward for clue on Sec-22 robbery
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh police on Tuesday announced a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest of the accused involved in the robbery in a jewellery showroom in Sector-22. The showroom was robbed at gunpoint on Monday. “The informer will be rewarded with Rs50,000 for sharing information about the assailant absconding since Monday. Details of the informer will also be kept confidential,” said RP Upadhyay, IGP. A delegation of the Chandigarh Jewelers Association also met SSP and demanded extra vigil in their areas.