Rotational Irrigation Prog For Rabi Season
Chandigarh: Punjab Irrigation Department has announced the rotational programme for irrigation for Rabi season through canal water from February 2 to 9. The channels of Sirhind Canal System would run on priority basis from Bist Doab, Sidhwan Branch, Bathinda Branch, Abohar Branch and Patiala feeder respectively. Irrigation department spokesperson said that direct distributaries of Bhakra Main line in group ‘A’ being in the channels of first preference will run to their indent and balance water supplies available will be utilized in Ghaggar Branch and its off taking channels i.e Ghaggar Branch and Patiala Minor in Group ‘B’ respectively.
125 Visit Ps Under ‘Know Your Case’
Chandigarh: A total of 125 persons visited in all police stations and units of Chandigarh to know the status of their cases/complaints and challans. The office of the concerned DSP took the feedback of citizens regarding their visit. The UT Police had launched a Unique Scheme under the title “Know your case” to bring greater transparency and accountability in police functioning. In this scheme, citizen can visit the concerned Police Station/unit and Traffic lines Sector-29, Chandigarh to find the status of their cases, complaints and Challans.
Conference On Csr At Ubs ludhiana Concludes
ludhiana: The International Conference organised by University Business School (UBS) concluded at its Panjab University Regional Centre, Civil lines, ludhiana campus. Various issues pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility were presented and deliberated in three technical sessions on Day II including CSR Practices, Role of Government and NGO in CSR and Green Technology, among others. The valedictory ceremony was presided by Panjab University Dean College Development Council Prof Naval Kishore and Majestic Auto limited managing director Mahesh Chander Munjal.
Kinder Pillar School Holds Parenting Workshop
Chandigarh: The Kinder Pillar School organised a Positive Parenting workshop. As many as 500 parents from tricity participated in the workshop. The keynote speaker at the moment was Ellen Booth who mentors the Kinderpillar School Programme, and discussed various facets of Positive Parenting. She gave detailed information about how to facilitate the development of positive behaviour including brain development, Social development and learning Development in pre-school children. In the second session, tempting tiffin ideas were demonstrated by Chef M Dudy Reny, the Executive Chef at Wellcom Bellavista. Next session, regarding concerns related to increased internet usage by children in their pre-teen particularly under the age of nine years, was conducted by Sonia Channi academia for over 25 years.
Aicte New Norms Irk Colleges
Mohali: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi has announced its much awaited norms for extension of approval to affiliated colleges for 2015-16. But two major changes have irked the affiliated colleges all across the country. In new norms, no college would be given an increase in seats, if college is not accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Dr Anshu Kataria, Vice President, Punjab Unaided Technical Institutions Association (PUTIA) said that there are very few colleges across the country those who have accreditation from National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and in Punjab, less than 5% colleges are accredited from NBA.
Painting Competition Held For Tricity Students
Chandigarh: lingaraj Mahapatra, Chief General Manager, SBI circle gave away prizes to all winners of “SBI Spectrum” –a drawing and painting competition held at Government Arts College, Sector 10 here. The competition was organised for the children of tricity schools by SBI. The competition was divided in two categories and over 1,000 students participated. The event evoked SBI’s efforts to promote Art and Culture amongst the local young talent.
Army Dental Corps Celebrates Raising Day
Chandigarh: Army Dental Corps celebrated its Raising Day. To commemorate the same, an oral health campaign was launched by the Corps. It included organisation of various events such as Dental camps, lectures and demonstrations at Paraplegic Rehabilitation Center (Mohali), Asha School for Specially Abled Children and Army Schools at Chandimandir cantonment. Major General GK Thapliyal said that dental health is critical to overall well-being of an individual but owing to limited awareness it is often neglected. He added that timely identification of the disease coupled with required treatment should be carried out to prevent further damage.
Bachchan launches ‘Diamonds Are For Everyone’
Amritsar: Kalyan Jewellers brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan launched new range of “Diamonds are for Everyone”. The range of affordable diamond jewellery comprises of exquisitely designed finger rings, earrings and pendants which starts from `8,000 onwards. Its products are duly certified by International Gemological Institute (IGI).