EC says no advertisements on govt buildings
Chandigarh: The Election Commission has issued instructions that no advertisement of political nature shall be allowed on any building or space owned by the Government or public sector undertakings, even if the space has been rented out to private contractors, till the completion of electoral process to the by-election of Khadoor Sahib Assembly Constituency in Punjab. An official spokesman of the Chief Electoral Officer Punjab said that a communiqué has been sent to the Punjab government to make sure that there shall not be any display of election posters, hoardings and banners in any government premises or civil structures under jurisdiction of Assembly constituency of Khadoor Sahib where by-election would be held on February 13. He said that it has come to the notice of the Commission that political parties have been displaying or pasting their posters and banners on the government buildings or the PSUs during election period as a part of their election campaign. The ECI has asked the state government to ensure complete compliance of the Model Code of Conduct enforced in district Tarn Taran till the completion of electoral process.
CGC JHANJERI STUDENTS VISIT WAR MEMORIAl
Mohali: Students of Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri visited Chandigarh War Memorial to remember supreme sacrifice of soldiers who heroically fought for our nation. It is located in the beautiful Bougainvillea garden of Chandigarh and is dedicated to those soldiers who laid their lives defending the country since independence. The Memorial, lists the names of martyrs from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Union Territory of Chandigarh. Appreciating their heroic deeds of brave soldiers, President CGC, Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal said that Chandigarh War Memorial serves as a reminder of the supreme sacrifice. The youth should draw an inspiration from the brave martyrs and should take a step forward in serving the nation.
MC OPEN DRAW FOR 4 KIOSKS AT FOOD STREET
Chandigarh: The draw of lots for four kiosks at Food Street, in Sector 14, Chandigarh were held in the premises of Municipal Corporation, Sector 17 Chandigarh under the chairmanship of Rajiv Gupta, Joint Commissioner. The rent of each kiosk has been fixed at Rs. 50,000 per month for a term of one year extendable up to three years.
CHIlDREN TRAFFIC PARK TO REMAIN ClOSED ON FEB 11,12
Chandigarh: The Children Traffic Park, Sector-23, Chandigarh will remain close on 11th and 12th February due to the celebration of 27th National Road Safety Week by the Chandigarh Traffic Police. Therefore, the conducting of regular driving test shall not be carried out on 11th and 12th February.
RYAN INTERNATIONAl SCHOOl PROMOTES CYClING
Chandigarh: Go Green Cycling club and Ryan International School organised a function to promote cycling among the youngsters at the school premises on Thursday. Vijay Kumar Dev, Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh Administration was the chief guest at the function. He led the cycle rally and addressed the children and asked them to develop a cycling culture in the city. He also emphasized that more and more children and parents should take to cycling as it not only ensures a clean environment but also promotes good health and fitness.
PUCA APPRISES guv OF ISSUES OF UNAIDED COllEGES
Chandigarh: A delegation of Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) met Governor, Punjab & Haryana, Kaptan Singh Solanki at Chandigarh on Friday to highlight the problems faced by unaided colleges of Punjab. The delegation was led Dr. Anshu Kataria, President, PUCA. Kataria said more than 400 unaided colleges of Punjab including Engineering, Polytechnic, Architecture, Pharmacy, Hotel Management, Degree etc are at the verge of closure due to the failure of the Government to save he unaided colleges of Punjab.
J’khand Showcases Tourist Attractions at Travel Mart
Chandigarh: Keen to attract travelers from across the world to its intriguing tourist destinations, Jharkhand is putting special emphasis on showcasing its rich diversity of tourist attractions at India Travel Mart 2016 that opened here. From dense forests rich in flora and fauna, to revered temples and shrines, to majestic waterfalls and the beautifully rustic tribal culture! With an endearingly welcoming hospitality of its people, the state of Jharkhand is turning heads this year at the major travelers’ conclave. Jharkhand is showcasing its huge yet untapped tourism potential, which has the capacity of developing into a full-fledged industry. From Forest Tourism, Eco Tourism, Mines Tourism, Religion Tourism, to Tribal Tourism, there are multiple aspects that can be attractive to travelers in the state.
Herbalife India opens Product Pickup Point in ludhiana
ludhiana: Herbalife International India announced the upgradation of its associate touch point here in ludhiana to a premium product pickup point. On this occasion, announcement was made for the launch of two new products – the Formula 1 Orange Cream, a nutritious meal replacement shake; and Afresh Cinnamon flavor energy drink. Other flavors in the Formula 1 shake include Vanilla, Chocolate and Mango. The Cinnamon flavor of energy drink complements the existing line-up of flavors – Ginger, Elaichi, lemon and Peach.