Modi Government Is Pro-Poor: Satya Pal Jain
Chandigarh: Satya Pal Jain, ex-city MP and Additional Solicitor General of India has said that the present Central Government under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to make India, one of the most powerful countries of the world and Modi is working hard in that direction right since the day he took oath as the Prime Minister of India. While addressing a gathering in Manimajra, Jain said that for the first time in Indian History, a tea vender’s son has become the Prime Minister of India. He said that present Government is the Government of the poor and is determined to finish the ‘suit case’ culture from Indian political system.
Three-Day Startup Jalsa Begins
Panchkula: Startup Jalsa, a three-day unique event bringing entrepreneurs, mentors and investors on a single platform started off with resounding success at Panchkula. More than one thousand entrepreneurs from across the country thronged the event to get mentored from industry leaders and acquaint themselves with investors from across the world. Deepinder Singh Dhesi, Chief Secretary, Haryana Government officially inaugurated the event and Vivek Atray, Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula was also present at the event. Speaking on the occasion, Dhesi said, “One had been hearing of Silicon Valley and venture capitalists playing an instrumental role in business growth. With this kind of event happening around in India, we are heading towards an era, which will enable an ecosystem for startups to evolve and grow within the system.”
Jaspal Bhatti Film School Releases Short Film
Chandigarh: Mad Arts — Jaspal Bhatti Film School, country’s first comedy school, released a new short film Advantages of Smoking on World No Tobacco Day at Chandigarh Press Club here. The three and a half minute film was screened for the first time before the mediapersons. “The basic idea of this film is that, a chain smoker is telling the advantages of smoking cigarettes, and dies while describing the benefits,” said Jasraj Singh Bhatti, Director of Mad Arts and also the writer and director of this film. The film is a satirical take on smoking, and there was no better day than World No Tobacco Day to launch this film. The film is being released today on YouTube also, said Surilie Jasraj Singh, Head of Administration at Mad Arts.
28th Job Fest Concludes At Aryans Campus
Mohali: Aryans Group of Colleges held 28th Aryans Job Fest at its own campus. More than 700 students from Tricity and Punjab participated in this job fest. Over 22 big and small companies from various sectors participated in this one-day long event. Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Dr Anshu Kataria while extending his good wishes to the candidates said that creating new jobs is a crucial task and plays an important role in the economy. Drop in the financial market hits job market and creates unemployment. He said that this year the numbers of vacancies and packages have improved from previous years.
ludhiana Market Committee Gets New Chairman
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Sunday nominated Harmohinder Singh as the new Chairman of ludhiana Market Committee. The Spokesperson said that Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal cleared the file to this effect on Sunday morning and the formal orders regarding the nomination of the Chairman of Market Committee ludhiana would be issued shortly.
Aap Members In Grievances Redressal Committee
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has nominated four non-official members of redressal grievances committee of SAS Nagar district or sub-division from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). A notification has already been issued in this regard. Spokesperson of the Redressal of Grievances Department said that amongst the nominated non-official members were Jassi Jasraj for Redressal Grievances Committee of SAS Nagar, Sudeep Bhangu for sub-division Redressal Grievances Committee, SAS Nagar, Yadwinder Singh for sub-division Redressal Grievances Committee, Dera Bassi, and Mohan Singh for sub-division Redressal Grievances Committee, Kharar.
Rotational Irrigation For Kharif Begins
Chandigarh: Punjab Irrigation Department on Sunday announced the rotational programme for irrigation for the current Kharif season through canal water from June 2 to 9. The channels of Sirhind canal system would run on priority basis from Abohar Branch, Patiala feeder, Sidhwan Branch, Bathinda Branch and Bist Doab Canal respectively. Spokesperson said that Ghaggar link and its off taking channels — Ghaggar Branch and Patiala Minor in Group ‘B’, being in the first preference — will run to their indent.
Updesh Kaur Promoted As Special Secretary
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has promoted Updesh Kaur as special secretary in the Secretariat administration. Spokesperson said that she would continue working as special secretary to the State agriculture minister where she has earlier been working as secretary. Orders have already been issued in this regard, said the spokesperson.
Exim Bank Backs Jalandhar’s leather Industry
Chandigarh: Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) and Punjab leather Federation (Council of leather Exports, Punjab) have announced their intent to explore areas of cooperation through which leather and leather product companies in Jalandhar district can be supported in accessing international markets. At a seminar, which was attended by representatives of Jalandhar’s cluster of indigenous leather and leather product exporters, senior officials from both organisations highlighted the growth potential for the sector and outlined existing programs and facilities that would help address some pertinent issues.
28-Year-Old Killed In Road Accident In Moga
Moga: A 28-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle collided head-on with a tractor-trolley coming from the opposite direction near Fatehgarh Panjtoor area in Moga. The deceased was identified as Gurbhej Singh. Police said that the incident occurred on Saturday when he was travelling to Shah Bakar village. On the complaint of deceased’s father, a case was registered against the owner of the tractor-trolley, police said.
PB’s Academic Institutes Tie Up With Payumoney
Chandigarh: PayUMoney, an online payment solution by PayU India, has tied up with leading educational institutes as their preferred payment gateway partner in Punjab, infusing cult of a cashless economy deep into the state. These institutes include Punjab Technical University, Punjabi University, Thapar University, Chitkara University, lovely Professional University, NIPER (National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research) and many more. With this, these educational institutes will collect fees online whether its admission fees, hostel fees, bus fees, examination fees etc.
Gatka Team Bags 9 Medals In National Tourney
Jalandhar: Participating for the first time in martial art national competition, the Indian Army Gatka team excelled by winning nine medals during the fourth Ek-Onkar National Gatka Cup-2015 concluded at Seechewal village in Jalandhar district. Gatka Federation of India and Ek-Onkar Charitable Trust Seechewal organized two-day national tournament in which Gatka team from 26 Punjab Regiment participated in different age groups and clinched one gold, four silver and bronze medals each.