Session of New Govt colleges to begin from 2016-’17
Chandigarh: To provide affordable and quality higher education to State’s youth, the academic activities in 11 new Government Degree Colleges would commence from 2016-17, announced the State Higher Education and languages Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra on Tuesday. He said that to provide quality education to the youth of border, rural and far-flung areas of the State at an affordable rate, the State Government is constructing new Government Degree Colleges at Ferozepur, Sujanpur, Dhamkot, Phillaur, Pathankot, Nakodar, Kishankot (Gurdaspur), Bahadurgarh (Mansa), Barnala, Dhuri and Moonak with a cost of Rs138.50 crore.
Patwari caught while accepting bribe
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau on Tuesday caught Hawa Singh, Patwari, Halka Sungarpur, district Bhiwani red-handed while accepting illegal gratification of Rs2,000 from Subhash resident of Sandawa, Bhiwani for giving a copy of fard Jamabandi. Spokesperson said that a case was registered against the accused under sections 7, 13 and 49 of Prevention of Corruption Act at the Bureau Police Station in Hisar on October 5. He was trapped and arrested by Inspector Ram of Bhiwani’s State Vigilance Bureau unit in the presence of District Food and Supplies Officer Bhiwani, who was the Duty Magistrate.
BSNl Table Tennis Tourney-2015 kick-starts
Chandigarh: BSNl Chandigarh has inaugurated 15th All India BSNl Table Tennis Championship-2015 on Tuesday at Sector-23 Table Tennis Hall. GMT, Punjab Telecom Circle’s GMT chief RC Hooda inaugurated the function. Chandigarh GMT JS Sahota, the chairman of the tournament, informed that in this championship, 12 teams from different states are participating. Total 87 sportspersons, 66 men and 21 women, are participating in this tournament which will last for four days and conclude on October 9.
GADVASU celebrates Int’l Day of Non-violence
ludhiana: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) College of Fisheries on Tuesday organised a youth program for promoting culture of non-violence in commemoration of ‘International Day of Nonviolence’ on October 2, under the auspices of the UNO. The world celebrated ‘International Day of Nonviolence’ on the day of Gandhi Jayanthi. Dr Meera D Ansal said that nowadays, due to increasing instance of strife and anxiety, society demands that we should introduce our young generation to the gains of nonviolence in day-to-day life.
All India Postal Hockey Tournament inaugurated
Mohali: The 29th All India Postal Hockey Tournament-2015 was inaugurated on Tuesday by Punjab Institute of Sports’ Director (Training and Curriculum) Sukhvir Singh Grewal at Sector-63 Hockey Stadium. Grewal advised all the participants to play like a hero and with true sportsmanship. The teams of postal circles — Orissa, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh — are participating in this tournament. Two matches were played between Punjab-UP and Tamil Nadu-Madhya Pradesh. Punjab and Tamil Nadu won their respective matches by 6-3 and 7-1.
Steelbird Entertainment presents ‘Kaisi Nami’
Chandigarh: Steelbird Entertainment, a division of Steelbird Helmets, on Tuesday announced the release of a latest Hindi song ‘Kaisi Nami’, sung by husband-wife duo and singers – Nidhi Kohli and Aman Chibber (AMC). The new song is composed by a famous Indian vocalist and music composer, Aman Chibber who is not only a singer but also owns Production House known as 7N Music Productions.
CGC Jhanjeri organises management fest
Mohali: Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri, on Tuesday organised its annual management fest, Crusader ’15, with the theme — Survival of the Fittest — in view to inculcate management and technical skills in its students. The fest was inaugurated by CGC president Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal. Various activities and competitions like panel discussion, bizz battle, bizz angle, what’s your story, splash, best out of waste, new look, ad-diction etc were organized during the fest. Keeping in view the interest of students of newly started course of fashion technology, competitions like nail art, mehndi, face painting, design your dress etc were also included.
Paytm to unveil first festive season sale
Chandigarh: Paytm, India’s largest mobile commerce platform, is to kick-start its first-ever festive season sale with the most unmatched prices across all its products. From discounts to cash backs, Paytm customers can expect best deals as the company celebrates its first such sale since the launch of its mobile marketplace. A wide assortment of products from various categories such as electronics, apparel, footwear, home and kitchen, gifts and sweets, sports, among others will be available on sale.