Anthology of Rattu’s stories released in Urdu
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday released a book of stories in Urdu — lahu ki Barish — penned by an eminent writer and Chandigarh Doordarshan director Dr KK Rattu at simple but impressive function at Doordarshan Kendra. Badal said that literature steers society in new direction and rich literature was its only identity. Appreciating enormous contribution of Punjabis in Urdu literature, he said Rattu’s literary work in Urdu was a positive step in this direction. Notably, Rattu has aptly depicted tragedy of human relations of Indo-Pak ties in this anthology of stories.
Haryana revises flag hoisting schedule
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has revised schedule for hoisting the national flag on Independence Day. As per revised schedule, Industries Minister Randeep Singh Surjewala will hoist national flag at Jind, local Bodies Minister Savitri Jindal at Hisar, Cooperation Minister Satpal Sangwan at Mahendergarh (Narnaul), Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Sukhbir Kataria at Mewat (Nuh), Chief Parliamentary Secretary Prahlad Singh Gillakhera at Sirsa, Chief Parliamentary Secretary Anita Yadav at Kanina and Haryana Bureau of Public Enterprises chairman Anil Dhantori at Naraingarh.
Dalal elected as HSCABl vice-chairman
Chandigarh: Prem Chand Dalal has been unanimously elected as vice-chairman of The Haryana State Cooperative Apex Bank limited during the meeting of Board of Directors of the Bank held on Wednesday. Dalal, director of the bank, is the first vice-chairman of the Bank.
Bhodia women college to be renamed after Godara
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to name Government College for Women, Bhodia Khera, in Fatehabad district as Chaudhary Mani Ram Godara Government College for Women after the name of former Haryana Minister Ch Mani Ram Godara. He was a senior leader of Hisar area who died on June 15, 2009, and was elected legislator in joint Punjab in 1956 and again in 1957. He had also served as Power Minister, Irrigation Minister and Home Minister.
HBSE to reconduct National Talent Search Exam
Chandigarh: Haryana Board of School Education has decided to re-conduct National Talent Search Exam on August 24. Spokesperson said that roll numbers were being sent to the offices of all District Education Officers on August 19 which would be distributed on August 20 and 21. He said that principals or headmasters or authorised employees of all concerned schools could receive roll number. All schools would affix one attested passport size photo of examinees on roll number slips and bring one passport size attested photo to examination centre, he added.
Kaya skin clinic offers upto 50% discount
Chandigarh: Kaya Skin Clinic is offering up to 50 per cent discount on all skin care treatments. The discount is offered on Aqua Fairness luxe that gives fairness in just 60 minutes besides two tones lighter skin in just six sessions.
Embrace the Tricolor at Trilium Mall on i-day
Amritsar: Trilium Mall is set to celebrate 68th Independence Day with the people under the theme ‘Embrace the Tricolor’. On Independence Day, Trilium Mall along with SAM workshop has invited shoppers to be a part of grand celebration to relive freedom struggle moment and experience diverse cultural of the country. From 6 pm onwards, various livewire performances, dramatic representation, music and comedy will be showcased by Eternal Splendor, Eternal Bliss Fusion Band and comedy by Siddharth Sagar of the ‘Comedy Circus’ fame.
WWICS holds investiture counselling
Mohali: WorldWide Immigration Consultancy Services (WWICS) on Wednesday organised an investiture and pre-departure counseling ceremony to celebrate the success of clients who have successfully got their visa papers under student category for Canada, Australia, US, UK, New Zealand and some European countries. It was attended by over 100 clients ready to pursue their desired courses. Punjab’s ex-Governor lt Gen BKN Chhibber (Retd), the chief guest, WWICS chairman lt Col BS Sandhu (Retd) wished students for a great future.
Havells Galaxy Carnival takes off in ut
Chandigarh: Havells India limited is organising “Havells Galaxy Carnival” in Selz Business House, Manimajra till August 17. It will present exclusive, limited period offers. Prabhjit Singh Ahuja, Chandigarh Branch Manager said, the carnival would have one lucky draw contest with assured gifts.