slew of new launches at 19th CII Fair
Chandigarh: The 19th edition of CII Chandigarh Fair being organised by CII saw numerous new launches in electronics, health products, real estate, financing schemes and home decor etc. A CII spokesperson said, “At the ongoing CII Chandigarh Fair, Religare has launched a specially crafted maternity product for women called as JOY, which is the first-of-its-kind service in India. This new age insurance product addresses maternity and health needs jointly”. DHFl launched a special collateral free SME loan for buying Plant & Machinery and medical equipments at 15 per cent. UCO Bank launched a unique deposit scheme offering 9 per cent interest on deposits for 1,000 days, the maximum by any standards. Quick Heal introduced latest versions of anti-virus software application for Android phones, which are attracting huge crowds as well.
road safety awareness campaign held
Chandigarh: Spirit India volunteers of GGDSD College, Sector 32, Chandigarh, working under the aegis of NGO Aavahan, organised a daylong event on road safety awareness at three different locations in the city. A number of competitions including poster making, slogan writing, face painting, short story writing, T-shirt painting and sticker designing on the theme of road safety were organised in the college. More than 50 students participated and exhibited thought provoking and interesting ideas on the subject. An open house discussion on road safety was also conducted where students interacted on various issues like accidents, their causes, consequences and moral responsibilities of the road users.
day 2 of youth fest dedicated to Batalvi
ludhiana: The second day of the ongoing Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at Panjab University Regional Centre at ludhiana, dedicated to Shiv Kumar Batalvi, witnessed a huge rush as popular events like bhangra, group dance, classical dance, and quiz, among others were held. PU’s dean university instructions (DPI) Professor AK Bhandari, the chief guest on the occasion, congratulated the “youth power” and said that by participating and winning in such cultural events, students develop leadership skills.
Folk media workshop on rti at hipa
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) in association with Information and Public Relations Department organised a folk media workshop on Right To Information Act (RTI) at HIPA. Folk media culture troupes from all the districts of the State were provided information abut the RTI and they would further spread awareness among the common masses about RTI through dramas, folk songs and other mediums of folk art through out the state. Manoj Tomar, Additional Director, HIPA, said RTI had come as an effective tool for the common people for getting information about government functioning and expenditure occurred on various developmental works.
sainik school invites applications for admission
Chandigarh: Sainik School Kunjpura district Karnal, Haryana has invited applications for admission to Classes VI and IX for the academic session 2015-16 through All India Sainik Schools Entrance Exam to be held on January 4, 2015. A spokesman said that for admission to class VI, boys born between July 2, 2004 and July 1, 2005 (both days inclusive) were eligible whereas for admission to Class IX, boys born between July 2, 2001 and July 1, 2002 (both days inclusive) were eligible. The entrance exam would be held at examination centres in Delhi, Rohtak and Kunjpura. The curriculum would be based on XII Science stream of CBSE, New Delhi and about 80 seats for Class VI and 15 seats for Class IX have been proposed.
Reebok India introduces the ‘Running Squad’
Chandigarh: Having witnessed an overwhelming response from running enthusiasts last year, Reebok India has expanded its one of a kind initiative ‘Reebok Running Squad’ to eight cities across the country, including Chandigarh. A unique programme that aims to provide free professional guidance to long-distance runners, RRS has inspired thousands of runners last marathon season and is now looking to encourage the fitness enthusiasts of Chandigarh to get marathon-ready. The programme also focuses on educating members about taking necessary precautions to avoid injuries.
Regional Colloquium on pure food held
Chandigarh: UT State legal Services Authority, Punjab Department of Health and Family Welfare and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India organised a regional colloquium on Pure Food: A Fundamental Right at Chandigarh Judicial Academy, Sector 43-D here. This colloquium, the first of its kind in India, after the enactment of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, was attended by Judges from Punjab and Haryana High Court and High Courts of Allahabad, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir, representatives of Centre and state Governments, Judicial Officers and other dignitaries from northern region of the country.