PGIMER-AIIMS Anaesthesiology Symposium held
Chandigarh: YK Chawla, Director, PGIMER inaugurated the first annual PGIMER-AIIMS Anaesthesiology Symposium held at the PGIMER on Sunday, which was presided over by Prof. SC Varma, Sub-Dean, PGIMER. It was hosted by the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, PGIMER. PGIMER and AIIMS are two of the premier medical institutions of the country which are mandated to develop teaching, training and research methodologies for the country. The Symposium was aimed at promoting cooperation and collaboration between these two major institutions to develop better teaching and training methods, common and safe protocols for patient management and conduct joint scientific research.
48 Air NCC cadets felicitated
Chandigarh: Air NCC candidates of the NCC Directorate Chandigarh team had participated in All India Vayu Sainik Camp, which was held from October 8-19 at Jodhpur(Rajasthan). They won two gold medals in 12 Bore Skeet Shooting in girls and .22 Rifle in boys, two silver medals in Aeromodelling competitions of control line Speed and Satic Model making events. Wg. Cdr J S Jeji, Commanding Officer 1 Chd Air Sqn.NCC, Chandigarh, informed that these Cadets were imparted intensive training of over one month prior to participation in All India Camp. The Directorate team comprises of 48 Cadets belonging to Punjab,Haryana,Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh with equal representation of 8 Cadets from each Air Squadron including 2 Girl Cadets were felicitated.
Droom to be launched in Chandigarh soon
Chandigarh: Droom, India’s first online marketplace for used and new automobiles announced its launch in Chandigarh. Droom has tied up with Uber in Chandigrah for ‘Supercars on Demand’ that would give Uber riders an opportunity to ride the cars of their dream like Audi’s, Hummer’s, Bentley’s and Porsche. This initiative will allow selected Uber riders to order a supercar through the Uber app on October 28 between 1 pm to 4 pm.
Int’l Children’s Film Fest to be held on Nov 14
Chandigarh: Children’s Film Society, India and Telangana Government will be hosting 19th International Children’s Film Festival also known as Golden Elephant from November 14. 19th ICFFI, a week-long festival has once again many innovations and firsts to its credit like previous editions. This edition of 19th ICFFI, a special section on showcasing Asian Films has been created that is known as Asian Panorama. Dr Shravan Kumar, Festival Director, 19th ICFFI, Golden Elephant said, “Festival will open on the Children’s day at Shilparamam, the arts, crafts & cultural village at Hyderabad and will have screenings of children’s movies in multiple theatres. “ Prime Ministers Narendra Modi’s favourite programme Digital India, will be the theme and a series of events have been planned for the same.
DHFl net profit up by 18.14%
Chandigarh: DHFl, a housing finance companies has announced a net profit growth of 18.14 % in the first half of the 2015-16 financial year ending September 30 in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous financial year. The second quarter of the current financial year also witnessed a net profit growth of 18.51%, when compared with the corresponding period of the 2014-15 financial year. Assets Under Management (AUM) grew by 27.31% year-on-year, reaching close to `63,000 crore from `50,000 crore as on September 30, 2014. Company’s total Income is up by 25.09% to `1811.63 crore during the quarter against `1,448.32 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year while Gross NPA stood at 0.81% amounting to ` 454.39 crore.
Allen Institute conducts training for exams
Chandigarh: Allen Career Institute, Sector 34, here conducted CAPS (Competitive & Academic Planning Session) at GGDSD College, Sector 32. The session was taken by noted speaker and chemistry faculty Kalyan Kumar and was conducted in two parts – for students of class 10 (Sr. CAPS) and for students of classes 7 to 9 (Jr. CAPS). The event saw the overwhelming participation of parents and students, who were guided in exam preparation by the faculty members of Allen Career Institute. CAPS aims at training students for forthcoming examinations, through guidance in individual subject preparations as well as overall grooming.
Max life ‘monthly income advantage plan’ launched
Chandigarh: Max life Insurance launched its new product -‘Max life Monthly Income Advantage Plan’ that provides guaranteed monthly income for 10 years and lumpsum benefit on maturity. The plan, designed to cater to long term financial goals, offers policy continuance benefit that ensures that all the policy benefits continue as originally planned in addition to lumpsum death benefit provided as immediate financial support in case of an eventuality. The Max life Monthly Income advantage plan is available in two variants: Premium Payment Term of 12 years with Policy Term of 22 years, and Premium Payment Term of 15years with a Policy Term of 25 years.
Bittu Fashioners launches boutique at Sector 26
Chandigarh: From a bindi that costs `2 to a sari that carries a price tag of `2 lakh, the latest mall in town will be the one-stop shop for brides and grooms to be. An exclusive shopping arena for wedding apparels from last 50 years, Bittu Fashioners has opened its third boutique in Sector 26 here in town by unveiling its latest bridal collection on the onset of wedding season. The boutique which live up to its tagline ‘Sagai Se Shehnai Takk’ is spread across more than 5000 square feet is a stop shop for wedding related. A fashion show was organized during the occasion to mark its opening in which models shayshed for the ramp walk presenting exclusive Bittu’s Bridal Collection.
Sufi music leaves Chandigarh people spellbound
Chandigarh: A sufi musical night mesmerised the audience of Chandigarh arranged by Soulmate and V2O at Chandigarh Club. Renowned Sufi Singer Dhruv Sufi performed in the Sufi Musical Night. Dhruv mesmerized the audience through Bulle Shah's Kalam "Pattian likhan main Sham nu, Mera Piya Nazar Na aave". This Kalam is composed by exclusively by Dhruv Sufi Group. This followed by Varis Shah's Kalam " Ali Da Banda", Kabir's Kalam "Haman Hai Ishq Mastana"