Amnesty India brings ‘cinema for human rights’
Chandigarh:: Supporting the role of cinema in promoting a culture of human rights, Amnesty International India has launched its first ever film festival in Chandigarh. Held at the Government Museum and Art Gallery in Sector 10 here, ‘Cinema for Human Rights’ showcased 10 independent films which dealt with an array of human rights issues. The screenings were followed by interactive sessions that discussed the issues raised in the films, role of young people in promoting human rights and the imperativeness of responsible cinema. “Talking about human rights issues through creative arts is an important way to build a culture of respect for rights and encourage greater activism in the defence of these rights,” said Sanam Sutirath Wazir, Senior Campaigner, Amnesty India.
Healthians launches its operations in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Healthians, India’s health test at home service has announced the launch of its operations in Punjab and Chandigarh. The company will be hiring over 300 phlebotomists and support staff in the state by March 2019. “Our vision is to employ the power of science & technology to add 10 healthy years to every Indian’s life. With the launch of our services in Punjab, we bring the best in wellness and preventive diagnostics to the residents of the state, with world-class technology & impeccable service.” said, Deepak Sahni, CEO & Founder, Healthians.
Yoga is a way of life and food for your Soul
Chandigarh: “Focus is very important in life in times when we have so many distractions like mobile phones, television etc. We must use them but should not lose our focus and for good focus meditation was important. Meditation, he said was food for the soul, from which you get unconditional joy which is nourished with your soul”, said Swami Smaranananda Giri of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India while speaking to mediapersons here. He is here for a public talk which will be held on Saturday at Tagore Theatre in Sector 18 at 5:30 p.m. The Topic of the Talk would be 'Winning the Battle of Life Through Meditation'. The talk is being organised as a part of 125th birth anniversary of Sri Paramahansa Yogananda.
Piaggio brings Vespa and Aprilia in Panchkula
Panchkula: Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd has announced the opening of a brand-new dealership in Panchkula for its iconic Vespa and sporty Aprilia. The new showroom offers various products under the Vespa and Aprilia SR range. Customers can have free five years mandatory insurance, five years free warranty which includes two years of standard warranty and three years of extended warranty along with benefits worth Rs 10,000 on Vespa and Aprilia range of two-wheelers from till October.
Pb Sangeet Natak Akademi to hold programme
Chandigarh: The Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademi under the aegis of the Punjab Kala Parishad would organize a cultural programme named ‘Chahu Kuntan Da Mela’ at the Punjab Kala Bhawan from October 13 to 15. President of Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kewal Dhaliwal said, the cultural extravaganza would be inaugurated by the Chairman of the Punjab Kala Parishad Surjit Patar. On all the 3 days the cultural and folk art presentations of the Malwa, Majha, Doaba and Puadh regions of Punjab would lend a mesmerizing colour to the programme. On October 13, Amarjit Gurdaspuri, Mohni Raseela-Rachhpal Raseela duo would regale the art and music lovers with their golden voices besides which the Jhoomar, Giddha, Been-Baja and other cultural forms would also be presented.
Menaria takes over as CGM Punjab
Chandigarh: J.C Menaria took charge of Chief General Manager Telecom BSNL Punjab Circle on Friday. He is an HAG level officer of Indian Telecom Services (ITS) 1984 batch and had earlier served DOT/BSNL in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. He has worked as Sr. GMTD Bhilwara, Dharmshala and Udaipur. He has wide experience in Telecom and Engineering Sector for last 30 years. He said he will try his best to meet the satisfaction of BSNL customers and streve to increase revenue of Punjab Telecom Circle of BSNL with the cooperation of all staff and officers.