Timings of Govt schools changed in Punjab
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has issued an order to change the timings of all the government, private aided and recognized schools in the state. A spokesman informed that the new timings for the said primary schools would be from 9 am to 3 pm while the Middle, High and Senior Secondary Schools would run from 9 am to 3:20 pm. The changed timings will be effective from October 1 till further orders.
20th Quinquennial Livestock Census to be held
Chandigarh: The UT Department of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries will organize 20th Livestock Census in the city on October 1 as per the guidelines received from Union Govt. of India. During the Census, field survey will be done where enumerators will have field visit to record number of animals according to their breeds and other characteristics. This includes domestic animals, data of stray cattle, dogs, poultry fisheries, small animals and agriculture equipments.
City to host run against drug abuse on Oct 7
Chandigarh: Thrill Zone Trust would organise a half marathon run against drug abuse in the city on October 7. The residents of any age group can participate in the run against a nominal registration fee. The 21 km half marathon run will be flagged off from Chandigarh Club in Sector 1 at 5:30 am, while 10 km run will be flagged off at 5:45 am and 5 km run will be flagged off at 6 am.
State level workshop on Poshan Abhiyan organised
Chandigarh: A state level workshop on Poshan Abhiyaan was organised by the UT Department of Social Welfare in convergence with the Line Departments as part of the Rashtriya Poshan Maah celebration at Bhargava Auditorium, PGIMER Chandigarh. VP Singh Badnore, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator graced the event as “chief guest”.
Big Bazaar announces free shopping
Chandigarh: Big Bazaar has announced ‘Big Bazaar Public Holiday Sale’ from September 29 to October 3. Customers can enjoy free shopping in 5 days. They can shop for Rs. 4000 and get Rs.4000 back through cashback and vouchers.
Andhra Bank celebrates Hindi fortnight
Chandigarh: Andhra Bank Zonal Office is celebrating Hindi Fortnight Pakhwada starting from September 14. a series of competitions-- News Reading competition, Quiz Competition & Hand Writing competition were organised. All branches of Andhra Bank Chandigarh Zone participated in the Competitions. Rishi Sharma, Rahul Jain, Ritika, Prerna Mishra, Ashu Mehta & Sugeet Srivastava were declared as winners in various competitions. Hindi Pakhwada competitions were presided by Zonal Manager P. Seetharamaiah.