IPS officer gets fellowship from US govt
Chandigarh: IPS Rakesh Kumar Arya has proceeded on one year study leave to attend a Masters Program on ‘Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration’ in Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (commonly known as the Maxwell School) in Syracuse University, New York, USA. Arya is an IPS officer of 2003 batch and presently posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police, Administration and is also holding additional charge of IG Traffic and Highways, Haryana. Arya has got Fullbright- Humphrey fellowship of Government of USA and is one amongst the three candidates selected from India. During one year fellowship programme, Arya will work on key issues concerning weaker sections including women.
4th phase of cycle yatra to begin from Aug 21
Chandigarh: Ashok Tanwar, former MP and chief of Haryana Congress said that the fourth phase of “Haryana Bachao-Parivartan laao” cycle yatra will start from August 21. It will start from Delhi-Haryana Kundli border and conclude at Sonepat city on August 24 after covering the whole Sonepat district, he said. On the issue of distribution of party tickets for elections, Tanwar said, he would not allow the sale of tickets nor he would allow sidelining and ignoring of the hardworking leaders and workers. Only those leaders and workers will get the party ticket who are capable and honest to strengthen the party, he added.
Fund raiser for special children held
Chandigarh: ‘Empower Diva Pageant’, a fund raiser event for special children was held at Hotel Hyatt here on Sunday. The event was organized by Empower- Joy a city based project under the aegis of Joy lall Memorial Educational Society, which works for special children betterment. During occasion, around dozen special children walked the ramp along with models and celebrities besides taking part in other fun filled activities. The show witnessed two rounds of fashion show, one indo-western and another with gown. The purpose of ‘Empower Diva Pageant’ is to create awareness and spread the field of activism in the special world community and to create more opportunities.
Capt to unveil world's largest anti-drug drive
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh would inaugurate world's largest anti drug campaign on July 30 in Chandigarh to be organized by Joint Action Committee (JAC). Spokesman JAC said that in next 2 months this campaign would be taken to 5 lakh youth of 1600 unaided colleges situated in 22 districts of punjab wherein students would take oath against the drugs. JAC would attempt to make new world record to fight against the drugs.
Over 700 students appear for abacus contest
Chandigarh: Over 700 students from North India appeared for the 14th annual national level abacus competition at GGDSD College in Sector 32 here. The students were from different states of north India including, tricity, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Jasmit Kaur was declared as the overall winner and won the rolling cup while second prize winner was Shweta Sharma and third prize went to Amrit Pal Kaur. Jasmit Kaur had last year also won the overall trophy. The competition which is held annually was organised by Soroban (Abacus) Education for Mental Arithmetic System (SEMAS), the official organisation dealing in Japanese abacus and brain development programs for children in the age group of 5 to 13 years and operational in 14 countries across the world.
CEAT introduces Buland Sitara Program
ludhian : CEAT has introduced the Buland Sitara Ambassador Program in ludhiana which is aimed to spread awareness on the importance of road safety and the crucial role of good quality tyres. This program is exclusive to selected lCV drivers and felicitated them by recognizing their success stories and applauding their efforts towards road safety practices along with basic training on how to take care of tyres. In addition, the drivers were presented with a tool kit for higher assistance on the road, said Nitish Bajaj, Sr. Vice President - Marketing, CEAT limited.
MoU signed to create active citizens
Chandigarh: National Independent Schools Alliance (NISA) and Mumbai based Desh Apnayen Sahayog Foundation have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to impart Civics and Citizenship Education in NISA schools in Haryana to build an alert, informed and active citizenry in young citizens of India. MOU envisages various mechanisms like training the participating school teachers by introducing them to various pedagogical elements and modern methods of teaching to implement Desh Apnayen programs in NISA schools. This partnership will in turn equip the teachers with the right tools for professional development and career progression.
INIFD students present 29 design collections
Chandigarh: 49 passing out INIFD budding designers presented 29 design collections at INIFD Fashion Day Out - the exquisite star studded three fashion shows back to back. It was a part of the annual INIFD Fashion presentation, which was a heady mix of exquisiteness and creativity at The lalit here. INIFD Chandigarh student designers Sonam Aggarwal, Shobhna Bajaj & Pooja Vikram Singh design collections were showcased on the ramp by top models recently at london. All the 29 design collections characterized original style and exceptional craftsmanship of royal glimpse, zestful spirits and extravagant elegance. The inspiration had been taken from vivid concepts like the Classical Tales, Band Baaja Bride, Dazzling Divas, Daastaan-E-Noor, Age of Empowerment and many more.
SBI educating account holders
Chandigarh: State Bank of India is educating its account holders and spreading the message for the need to secure future of their families in the event of unfortunate accidental death of the account holder by obtaining Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) policy at a very nominal cost of Rs 100, Rs 200, Rs 500 or Rs 1,000 per annum. In a recent incident, one of the account holders at Bank’s Hathan branch, 24-year-old Amandeep Singh, a resident of Hathan village in Malerkotla of Sangrur district lost his life in a road accident. When the deceased’s father Veer Singh approached the Bank to close Amandeep’s savings account, he was told by the Bank that his son had purchased PAI policy of Rs four lakhs by paying annual premium of just Rs 200 and his legal heirs are entitled to get the amount.