2nd women’s Gatka championship from Sept 27
Chandigarh: Punjab Gatka Association will organise its second Punjab State Women Gatka Championship at Shahi Physical Education College Jhakrodi, Samrala in ludhiana district on September 27 and 28. “This annual State-level event is named Mai Bhago Gatka Cup and it will witness martial art fights in age groups under-14, under-17, under-19, under-22 and under-25. Gatkebaaz will display their Gatka skills in single and team event competitions in Soti and Soti-Farri fights besides weapons demonstration,” said Association president Harcharn Singh Bhullar. Besides, all district Gatka associations have been asked to declare dates for selection trails to decide on girls Gatka teams at district level and submit lists to convener of this event Baljinder Singh Toor before September 21.
TVS Motors donates Rs 1 crore
Chandigarh: TVS Motor Company through its CSR arm Srinivasan Services Trust has tied up with Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMC & RI), to provide medical aid to the flood victims in Kashmir. TVS Motor Company will also provide medical aid worth Rs 1 crore. Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute will be sending forty doctors and medicines worth Rs 30 lakh. Currently, the city of Srinagar and many other parts of Kashmir are inaccessible due to heavy water logging. Once the water recedes the doctors will reach Srinagar and dispense medical aid. Medicines will be sent to the Army authorities in New Delhi immediately so as to be available to the doctors when they arrive.
BJP holds camp for J&K flood-affected
Chandigarh: Small and Micro Industries Cell, BJP Chandigarh organised a camp for Jammu & Kashmir flood-affected people on September 13 at Shiv Manas Mandir Industrial Area Phase-2 here. The camp was organised in association with Chandigarh Industrial Youth Association (CIYA) and Chandigarh Industrial Area Tenants Association (CIATA). The city BJP president Sanjay Tandon motivated all executive/ members to come forward and help in rescue operation of J&K flooded area. He also praised the work done by Cell and all other associations. CIYA donated 300 blankets, 1,000 packets of biscuits and 1,000 kg rice while CIATA donated 150 blankets, 500 packets of biscuits and 500 kg dal and rice. Beside this Industrialists donated 250 blankets, 1,000 packets of biscuits, 1,000 kg dal and rice.
RBI gives free exam training to obc candidates
Chandigarh: RBI on behalf of GOI has started giving free exam training to OBC candidates. It also includes disable students. This initiative is for upliftment of reserved and backward caste candidates by giving them free pre exam training, so that they can prepare for exam. In this RBI floats tender and select the best institute of the region and out of all institutes AAA-Bright Academy was selected. RK Mahajan, Director, BRIGHT ACADEMY said, “We provide free study material and best faculty of AAA-Bright Academy so that students get best benefit out of it. We completed RBI assistant Pre-Exam Training to 113 students at AAA-Bright Academy, Sector 15 campus today.”
Novasys launches consumer electronics
Chandigarh: US-based Novasys labs, a leading design and wireless consumer electronics company, debuted in the Indian technology arena with the launch of some rare innovative products, including TvKik, TvFi, Sleek Bluetooth Headphones, Bluetooth Speakers and incredibly slim power bank measuring only 5mm in thickness. Shashank Rai, Director Novasys India said, “We at Novasys develop and market cutting edge products with the aim to make our lives more connected, entertained and efficient especially in the semi urban India”
Aryans to organise cultural extravaganza
Chandigarh: Aryans Group of Colleges will organise its 8th Cultural Extravaganza — “Rajni”, which would be dedicated to J&K flood victims. A special fund raising activity would also be organised for flood victims. The cultural programme will be held at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18 here on September 15 from 9 am to 12 noon.
Bal Sewa Dal rally held
Chandigarh: A massive Bal Sewa Dal rally was organised by Nirankari disciples at Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Sector 30 here on Sunday in which hundreds of children participated wholeheartedly. In this rally, Sewa Dal members presented various playful activities based on social and spiritual values in addition to parade and marchpast.
Union Bank of India celebrates Hindi diwas
Chandigarh: Union Bank of India, Regional Office, Chandigarh, on Sunday observed Hindi Day by organising cultural programme at SS Bhatnagar Hall, Punjab University. The programme was well attended by bank officials and their family members who presented the cultural program by sharing poem recitations, duet songs, jokes and dances. The event was inaugurated by Dr Baijnath Prasad, Head of Hindi Department at PU who appreciated the work being initiated by banking sector to preserve the Hindi language. In his deliverable, he stressed banks are not the focal point of trade and money but a melting point and binding force of families, society and communities.
Sant nirankari devotees donate blood
Manimajra: Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation organised a blood donation camp at local Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Maulijagran Road, Manimajra. In the camp, a total of 267 devotees, including 44 women, donated blood. The 12th blood camp was inaugurated by Rajiv Gupta (PCS), Joint Commissioner cum Secretary Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh. On the occasion he appreciated the donors for donating blood to save other person’s life. He praised Nirankari Mission for their involvement in social activities.