Azhar to set up cricket academy in Mohali
Chandigarh: Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin is all set to launch a cricket academy in Punjab and its neighbouring States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir to tap young talent from the region. The first cricket academy will be set up in Mohali, Punjab. Talented youngsters will be nurtured and prepared to play at the district, State, national and international level. The former Indian skipper while talking to the mediapersons said the youngsters will get a platform for showcasing their talent and will be coached by Ranji and international players, besides himself.
Haryana cancels 20 depot holders’ licences
Chandigarh: Haryana Food and Supplies department has cancelled licences of 20 depot holders for committing various irregularities. Also, security amounting to Rs1.86 lakh of 42 dealers has been forfeited in November. A spokesman said that essential commodities were being provided to the people through 9,231 fair price shops located in urban and rural areas, near industrial units and hostels of students. Out of the total fair price shops functioning in the State, 6,515 were located in the rural areas and 2,716 in urban areas. As many as 77 fair price shops were located near industrial units and 22 near schools or hostels, he added.
Sainik school entrance to be held on Feb 22
Chandigarh: All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination-2015 will now be held on February 22. A spokesperson said that the forthcoming AISSEE for admission to classes VI and IX in Sainik School Kunjpura for the session 2015-16 would be held at three centres; Sainik School Kunjpura, Karnal, Model School, Civil lines, Company Bagh, Rohtak and Navy Children School, Chankya Puri, New Delhi. The boys born between July 2, 2004 and July 1, 2005 (both days inclusive) were eligible for admission in class VI and those born between July 2, 2001 and July 1, 2002 (both days inclusive) were eligible for admission to class IX at Sainik School Kunjpura.
Haryana players to take part in Nat’l tourney
Chandigarh: 30 players from Haryana will participate in All India Civil Services Badminton and Football Tournament 2014-15 from February 10 to 27 at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai. A spokesman said the Badminton Tournament would be conducted from February 10 to 15 in which out the total 14 participants; nine are male players (including 3 veterans), three are female players, one coach and one manager. He said that the selection of Badminton players would be held on February 2, 2015 at Chaudhary Devi lal Stadium, Panchkula. A five-days training camp would be organised from February 2 to 6.
‘Youth for Rural Development’ in Haryana soon
Chandigarh: To accelerate the development of rural Haryana with active participation of youth, Haryana Agriculture Minister OP Dhankar has worked out a unique programme titled as ‘Youth for Rural Development’. The first programme under this scheme in village Hassanpur, Jhajjar, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar, while Union Minister for Rural Development Chaudhary Birender Singh would address the concluding session, said Dhankar. The programme is also aimed at making the young generation realise the rich heritage they have been passed on from generations in State, indulge them in community participation projects, control corruption at the root level in villages and help them become leaders, he added.
‘Soultree’ products foray into UT region
Chandigarh: India’s range of certified natural and organic beauty products, Soultree has forayed into the Chandigarh region with its wide range of products. Soutree consists of protective skin care range of nine products, Hair Care range has seven products, fragnance bath care range has three products whereas beauty and grooming range has two products.
Edu Minister releases ‘Pervesh Bal Pustika'
Mohali: Punjab Education Minister Daljit Singh Cheema released ‘Pervesh Bal Pustika' a magazine containing the writings of Government primary school children of Punjab. This magazine is published by the office of Director General School Education, Punjab. Cheema said that these types of creative efforts become more important in the competitive environment in which the children live today. He stressed that along with the routine scholastic activities the cultural, sports and moral values should also be imparted in schools to make the child a balanced personality.
National livestock Expo-2015 organised
Sri Muktsar Sahib: Chief Parliamentary Secretary of Punjab rural development department Mantar Singh Brar was the chief guest, while SAD Malwa zone president Rozy Barkandi presided over the National livestock Championship & Expo 2015 being held at local Guru Gobind Singh Stadium.