PB announces rotational irrigation for Rabi
Chandigarh: Punjab Irrigation Department on Sunday announced the rotational programme for irrigation for the current Rabi season through canal water from April 15 to 22. The channels of Sirhind canal system would run on priority basis from Patiala feeder, Abohar Branch, Sidhwan Branch, Bathinda Branch and Bist Doab Canal respectively. Spokesperson said that Ghaggar link and its off taking channels, that is Ghaggar Branch and Patiala Minor, in Group ‘B' being in the first preference will run to their indent. Balance water supplies available will be utilised in direct distributaries of Bhakra Main line in group ‘A' respectively.
Iraya spreads its wings to Punjab
Chandigarh: Iraya, a leading brand of Ayurveda-inspired beauty and wellness products, is launching their first flagship store in Punjab, in collaboration with Headmasters Salon. Iraya promises to offer a holistic experience to consumers in Punjab with its time-tested recipes that derive from healing power of Ayurveda. Based out of Nagpur, Iraya originated in 2006 with two spas, and is now recognised in prestigious spas all across the globe. Founded by Rahul Kale, Iraya is the culmination of ancient Indian knowledge and advanced international expertise — perfect synergies for the modern-day consumer.
11th edition of vintage car rally organised
Chandigarh: The eleventh edition of the Chandigarh Vintage and Classic Car Club’s annual rally — the Baisakhi Drive — was held on Sunday. Around 20 vintage cars, bikes and scooters, were rolled down from Chandigarh’s leisure Valley at the Eiffel Tower parking lot to Kasauli. This Baisakhi Drive was jointly organised by Chandigarh Vintage and Classic Car Club and www.indieicons.com (IndieIcons Media). The rally was flagged off from the leisure Valley by the club’s founder president Brigadier (Retd) JS Phoolka.
Two killed in separate road accidents in Moga
Moga: Two people died and an equal number injured in two separate road accidents in Moga district in the past 24 hours. Three people were injured seriously when their motorcycle collided head on with a speeding truck near Kalek village, five kilomres from Baghapurana. Truck driver managed to escape from the spot. In another incident, two men on their way to Dharamkot at Rehra were hit by a motorbike. Satnam was seriously injured and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
‘Fitness day’ gets 600 people up & about
Chandigarh: Around 600 people of all ages, including from the Government and private schools, NCC and NSS cadets, participated in health and fitness events at Sukhna lake Chandigarh on Sunday. Organised by Master Creations in association with NGO Environment Society of India, the fitness day was a grand success. Participants enjoyed the zeal of zumba dance, the power of bhangra aerobics, adventurous fun marathon, back to the roots games like sack race, lemon-spoon race, tug-of-war and the BMX bike show.
Over 200 pledge to donate their eyes
Chandigarh: As a part of noble gesture towards the society, the 51 executive members of the Chandigarh unit of Akhil Bharatiya Aggarwal Sammelan donated their eyes at their annual event, Ek Shaam Maharaja Agrasen Ji Ke Naam, organised on Sunday at auditorium of SD College, Sector 32. The evening witnessed a massive participation from Aggarwal community of the Tricity. Apart from executive members, over 200 people attended the programme also registered for the cause.
Baisakhi celebrations at Aryans Degree College
Mohali: Aryans Degree College, Nepra, Rajpura, on Sunday celebrated Baisakhi with great fervour and gaiety and apprised the youngsters about rich culture and heritage of Baisakhi merriments. The college premises were aptly decorated depicting the harvest season. Students were explained about the importance of this festival by showcasing a Punjabi village scene and were shown various aspects of rural Punjab by showing the sowing, ploughing, harvesting, winnowing and gathering of crop etc.
PNB marks 120th Foundation Day
Chandigarh: Punjab National Bank organised several functions in and around Chandigarh to mark its 120th Foundation Day. Besides opening of branches in Panchkula and Ambala districts, a free health checkup camp was also organised for the employees and customers in Sector 17B. In Kishangarh village in the city, as part of its financial literacy campaign, a Farmers meet was organised in which top officials of the bank took part.