PPSC member’s swearing-in ceremony deferred
Chandigarh: The swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) member Sukhwant Singh Sarao, scheduled to be held on June 22, has been postponed. A Government spokesperson said that the swearing-in ceremony would now be held on Tuesday June 30 at 11.30 am at Punjab Raj Bhawan.
Doctor arrested under MTP act
Chandigarh: Dr Manju Chaudhary of Chaudhary Clinic at Narnaul was arrested on Sunday under Medical Termination of Pregnancy(MTP) Act and her clinic was sealed. A spokesman said the Deputy Magistrate and health officials caught her red handed while trying to terminate the pregnancy of a lady and they also recovered currency notes of `10,000 marked by the team. The team recovered the medicine and equipment to be used in termination of pregnancy and sealed the Chaudhary Clinic after some paper work.
Appsdaily launches ‘mobile protection’
Chandigarh: Mobile application development major – AppsDaily Solutions has introduced its latest offering ‘Mobile Protection’. The AppsDaily’s ‘Mobile Protection’ is a complete security solution for smartphones & tablets against theft, damage & virus. It consists of features like anti-theft, which lets the user locate their lost or stolen device through GPS tracking and by remotely monitoring the activities on the phone. Its antivirus feature lets users scan their device against harmful viruses and malicious software. It also comes with free insurance which covers the customer’s mobile phone against theft, burglary, physical and liquid damage.
Former bureaucrats observe Yoga Day
Chandigarh: Sanswee IAS Institute in association with Bhartiya Yoga Sansthan on Sunday observed International Yoga Day at Fragrance Garden, Sector 36 here amidst massive participation of former bureaucrats. Various sessions were conducted under the guidance of Yoga Guru Wing Commander Radha Krishna Aneja who briefed various aspects of yoga during his two hours session. Sanjeet Jakhar, Founder Director of Sanswee IAS Institute applauded the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who gave a new dimension to Yoga in entire world.
Baddi govt school gets new block
Chandigarh: Winner of Mrs India Earth – Queen of Substance 2015, Anmol Sandhu Rai has inaugurated a new block of the Government Senior Secondary School in Baddi. Chandigarh Round Table (CRT 216) an extended arm of the Round Table India movement along with Round Table India (RTI), P&G has funded for the construction which cost over `13 lakh. Anmol, who is the brand ambassador of Chandigarh Round Table 216 (CRT 216), lauded the initiative of the CRT 216, which she said would help in providing proper classroom to the students. She has been assisting the organisation in opening schools for the underprivileged children in the region and would be visiting Chandigarh shortly to donate books at a government school there, through Theatre Age, which is also an NGO partner of CRT 216.
Models sizzle at North Country Mall
Mohali: The models set the stage sizzled during a mega fashion show organised by North Country Mall (NCM), Mohali to mark World Music Day and Fathers’ Day on Sunday evening. Manpreet Saggu, Miss World Punjaban-2015 was showstopper for show, whereas DJ Shreen from Mumbai played music during the show. The event was a part of NCM campaign ‘Coolest Summers’ for everyone by giving them a chance for an adventurous, active and fun filled summer vacations till this month end. The carnival aims to entertain and amuse children with various activities including emcee led activities, learning and fun, platform to unleash creativity in kids and many more.
Summer camp at Paras Down town square mall
Chandigarh: Three-week long Summer Workshop being organised at Paras Down Town Square Mall brought scores of learning. Around 35 kids aged between 3-14 years attended the workshop were exposed to various activities at Mall premises which include Sci Magic Show, 3 D Art, Fun Games, Creative Craft, Puppet Making, Fabric Painting, POP Creation, Non Fire Cooking and much more. Apart from that, camp also focussed on leadership qualities, concentration and focus, public speaking, memory enhancement and various forms of social skills.
Aryans’s scholarship for U’khand students
Mohali: Chandigarh based Aryans Group of Colleges would now get students from Uttarakhand also. Dr Krishan Kant Paul, Governor, Uttarakhand has launched a special scholarship scheme of Aryans Group of Colleges. This scholarship is for the needy and deserving girls of Uttarakhand and other hilly areas under ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign. Governor also launched a toll free helpline i.e 1800-30000-388. Interested students can apply for scholarship by giving a missed call on the helpline number.
yoga classes for Venus Remedies’s employees
Panchkula: Venus Remedies, a Panchkula-based pharmaceutical company, organised yoga classes by Dharam Pal Arya, a yoga instructor of Bharatiya Yog Sansthan, Panchkula region, on the occasion of the International Yoga Day at its offices in Panchkula and Baddi. Arya taught the employees various asanas that help achieve control over the mind and lead a healthy life. He laid stress on pranayama and yoga postures like vajrasana, shanshankasana and shithilasana in dealing with stress and lifestyle diseases like blood pressure, diabetes and constipation. Arya also suggested herbal and home remedies for various common ailments.