Haryana issues notification: land acquisition
Chandigarh: In exercise of the powers conferred under section 30 of Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTlARR) Act, 2013, Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Department has notified that when any land to be acquired for the project is situated in rural areas, the market value as calculated by the Collector as per sub-section (1) of section 26 of the Act, will be multiplied by these factors. In case of rural areas, any part of the particular Killa on part thereof, as the case may be, of the land to be acquired upto 10 kms, the factor will be 1.25. In case of more than 10 kms and upto 20 kms, the factor will be 1.50. Similarly, the factor would be 1.75 for a distance of more than 20 kms and upto 30 kms. The factor would be two for distance more than 30 kms.
Free electricity to landlords be terminated: Kainth
Chandigarh: National Scheduled Castes Alliance has welcomed the move of the Captain Amarinder Government in Punjab to install electricity meters on the agriculture lands of the farmers to monitor their electricity usage and giving the subsidy to them through direct benefit transfer (DBT). President of the Alliance, Paramjit Singh Kainth said “Free electricity to the rich landlord farmers should be immediately terminated. Most of the farmers who indulge in suicide or attempt to suicide are those who have less than 5 acres of land. Many of the big, rich leaders of the state and socio-religious personalities are utilising this loophole and enjoying the free electricity through their tube well connections on their vast lands.”
Gym inaugurated
Chandigarh: The city Mayor Davesh Moudgil on Sunday inaugurated the gym and office room of area councillor in the Community centre, Bapu Dham, Sector 26 here in presence of Satya Pal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India and former city MP, Dalip Sharma, area councilor, councilors and officers of MCC and prominent persons from the city. Moudgil said that we are committed to provide a healthy environment to residents of Chandigarh and with that aim in mind, we have taken this initiative to set up gym facilities in all the community centres, which does not have earlier. He said that this gym has been provided at a cost of Rs 6 lakh with latest gym equipments including 1 motorized treadmill, 1 upright bike, 1 elliptical cross trainer, one piece 6 station gym, multi bench among others.
PUCA celebrates its 3rd foundation day
Chandigarh: Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) celebrated its 3rd Foundation Day at Hotel Shiwalik View, Sector-17 here. Anshu Kataria has been elected as the president of PUCA for the consecutive 3rd year in the annual general meeting. Various problems being faced by the unaided colleges and the developments made by PUCA to overcome those problems in the last year were highlighted during the meeting. To highlight the financial problems being faced by the Colleges, CA Manmohan Garg (Gurukul Vidyapeeth, Banur) was made Finance Secretary. To strengthen the membership of the association, region wise coordinators were also appointed.
Union Bank celebrates Republic Day
Chandigarh: Republic day was celebrated at Regional Office Chandigarh with the unfurling of National flag by Regional Head Suresh Chand Teli. The guards were awarded for their sincerity and dedication towards nation. The children enjoyed camel ride with zeal and zest.
Oriental Bank organizes Swachchh Bharat campaign
Chandigarh: Oriental Bank of Commerce organized essay writing competition for the students of Government School, Sector 41 and Sector 44 here to create awareness on cleanliness during the Swachchhta Pakhwada (16th Jan – 31st Jan) announced under the “Swachchh Bharat Campaign” by the Centre The officiating principal of Govt. School Sec. 41 Jitender Kaur & principal of Sec 44 Govt. School, Asha Rani, appreciated the significant step taken by the bank. On behalf of the Oriental Bank, Naresh Kumar, Manager Sec 41, Virender Kumar, Manager Sector 44, Sanjay Kumar, Manager among others were present on the occasion.
Blush in style unveiled latest trend in make-up
Chandigarh: Blush in Style Unisex Saloon along with her Director Niti luthra brought up Makeup Trends 2018 during a ramp show held in Sector 8 Chere. The event focused on would-be brides and aim was not only to make them look gorgeous and stunning but a real head turner, when she walks into her special occasion. “Keeping in mind that the girl needs to look more natural, we believe in making her gorgeous in her own skin yet following the latest trends. So here we come up today, with the makeup trends of 2018,” said Niti. Niti luthra is an acclaimed celebrity makeup artist who has been professionally following her dreams for over a decade now and has found a beautiful way to express her creativity through face artistry.
Book on Urdu authored by BD Kalia unveiled
Panchkula: A literary event to celebrate Urdu literature was organised by Ehsaas Adabi Society in Association with Brilliance World School, Sector 12 Panchkula. The programme saw great luminaries of Urdu literature talk about this language which due to its words, pronunciation & sound is very pleasing to the ears. BD Kalia was given a warm welcome by presenting bouquet to him. The highlight of the event was release of a book on Urdu 'Badi Tehzeeb Hai Urdu Zabaan mein' authored by BD Kalia' 'Hamdam'. "My work is not only an expression of my feelings but a tribute to the language which enjoys highest respect." said B D Kalia. SHAN-E-URDU awards were presented to the stalwarts of Urdu language such as Z.Akhtar, Editor,”Jahan Numa”, Gangoh (UP), Jagdish Chander Joshi “JOSH”, Rtd. Principal from Jalandhar, Namita Ramesh Poetess from Faridabad
Bajaj Auto unveils the all-new 2018 Avengers
Chandigarh: Bajaj Auto has launched the all-new 2018 Avenger range in Cruise 220 and Street 220 variants in Chandigarh. The all-new 2018 Avenger series re-defines the cruiser bike segment to offer contemporary styling whist retaining the Avengers classical silhouette.
Avenger Cruise 220 will be available 2 classic colors, Auburn Black and Moon White. Avenger Street 220, on the other hand, will come in contemporary and stylish Matte Black and Matte White colors.
Blood donation & health checkup camp organized
Mohali: Aryans Institute of Nursing and Neelam Hospital, near Rajpura organized a blood donation & free health check up camp at Aryans Group of Colleges. The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Shikha Gupta, MBBS, MD, DNB Neelam Hospital. Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group presided over the function. 9 members team of blood transfusion from Neelam Hospital under the leadership of Dr Vainy Aggarwal, MBBS, MD Pathology conducted thorough medical checkup of voluntary donors and selected the eligible donors to donate blood. Over hundreds of people along with their children from nearby villages visited the camp and underwent health checkups by the team of specialist doctors and were given consultations and medicine free of cost. A total of 55 units of blood were collected by the students and staff of Aryans.