ADGP gives talk on drug abuse
Chandigarh: Punjab ADGP and Special Principal Secretary to CM Harpreet Sidhu on Monday gave a talk on comprehensive action against drug abuse in Punjab at the Panjab University’s Department of Sociology. He said that the problem of drug abuse has to be tackled economically, politically and socially, and discussed different dimensions of drug abuse in Punjab along with the novel methods being adopted by the Punjab Government to combat the menace which involved combined effort of the state, doctors, community, and the individuals. He also discussed the Government’s efforts to involve peer group and teachers in the buddy programme so that drug addiction could be tackled at its roots.
‘Heer Ranjha’ to be performed at PU
Chandigarh: In an effort to revive folk tradition with an innovation and experiment towards bridging the gap between our roots or folk tradition and emerging language of theatre, Panjab University’s Department of Indian Theatre will be staging its annual production ‘Heer Ranjha’ designed and directed by Department chairperson Dr Navdeep Kaur from May 9, to 12 at 7:30 pm.
Go Air’s Chandigarh-Mumbai flight
Chandigarh: Come June-July, Chandigarh residents will be able to fly to Mumbai for as low as Rs 3,499 all inclusive. GoAir with its patented FlySmart options will open up its booking window on May 7 wherein customers will be able to book Chandigarh to Mumbai and likewise return flights starting at Rs 3,499 per sector per person all inclusive. The window will close midnight of May 9.
British Council brings summer prog for kids
Chandigarh: British Council will bring summer programme yet again for the kids. This programme is designed to give childred a holistic experiential learning experience at a safe and child-friendly space. It is a fun-filled, theme-based programme made to equip children with 21st century skills through English language training that prepares them to be creative and forward-thinking global citizens. The first and second batch, for kids of seven to eight years and for nine-10 years respectively, will start from May 28 to June 1.
Harnoor Kaur wins Elante’s ‘Ticket to Happyness’
Chandigarh: Elante Mall announces the winners of the ‘Ticket to Happyness’ contest this weekend. With ICC Cricket World Cup-2019 just three weeks away, Harnoor Kaur has won an all expenses paid trip to England to watch Team India play at the Cricket World Cup. She was announced as a winner from over 16,000 entries which were received over the last six weeks.