Punjab Guv greets people on Janamashtami
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore extended his greetings to the people of Punjab and union territory of Chandigarh on the auspicious occasion of Janamashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna. In his message, he said, the joyous festival of Janmashtami reminds us to be honest in our conduct and actions and to perform our duty sincerely, dedicatedly and devotedly.
Haryana Police wrestler wins gold
Chandigarh: Manjit, an Assistant-Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Haryana Police has brought laurels to the state by bagging the gold medal in wrestling event in World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) held in Chengdu in China. A spokesman said, Manjit won the gold medal in the 86-kg category wrestling event in WPFG. Earlier, he had won two gold medals at the WPFG-2011 and WPFG-2015 held in New York and Virginia respectively.
CM greets people on Janmashtami
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal congratulated the people of the state on Krishna Janmashtami. In a message issued here, the Chief Minister said that this sacred festival gives people an opportunity to remember the teachings of Lord Shri Krishna and to strengthen the spirit of universal brotherhood and peace.zsaa
Pb Govt declares holiday of Janamastmi on Aug 23
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has declared holiday for August 23 in its all government institutions, Schools, offices, boards and corporations in connection with the festive occasion of Janamastmi. A spokesperson said that earlier holiday in connection with Janamastmi was scheduled for August 24 and now this holiday has been preponed to August 23.
A Punjabi spin for Cafe Delhi Heights
Chandigarh: Delhi’s high-spirited café, Café Delhi Heights that fills the lives of foodies, painting their plates with colourful cuisines has opened at one of the hottest cultural hubs of Chandigarh “The Elante Mall”. Vikrant Batra, owner, Cafe Delhi Heights says, "the all-day casual neighbourhood café, makes one forget the sorrows of the busy city life with a quirky yet comfortable, warm, loving and vibrant ambiance. Cafe Delhi Heights offers an array of fabulously innovative and classical preparations that leave each of the five senses tingling with joy.”
Orra launches store in Mohali
Mohali: Orra has launched its store at 3B2, Mohali, making it the 35th store of the retail brand in India. The new store is 1100 sq. ft. located on the main shopping district in which it has showcased a wide range of earrings, bangles, rings, pendants, necklaces and chains for bridal wear, everyday wear, occasion specific wear.
FIITJEE's Exam on Oct 6
Chandigarh: FIITJEE will conduct a state-wide talent recognition examination to identify and select potential candidates and mentor them to crack JEE Main and JEE Advanced and other prestigious competitions. All deserving meritorious students shall be awarded Scholarship on FIITJEE's Program tuition fee. Talent Recognition Exam (TRE), a State-Level Exam, will be held on Sunday, 6th October simultaneously in multiple cities across the state. The Exam will be held in Ambala, Amritsar, Batala, Chandigarh, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Pathankot& Panchkula. Students presently in Class V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII & XII Passare eligible to appear in the TRE.
Govt intervention sought
Mohali: The residents of Nayagaon, Karoran and Nada villages, whose areas have been left out from the municipal limits of municipal council Nayagaon, made a fervent appeal to the Brahm Mohindra, Punjab Minister Local Government, for including these villages in Municipal Council areas of Nayagaon in order to mitigate the miserly civic amenities they were getting in their respective areas. Delegation led by president Nagar Panchayat Baljinder Kaur, Sarpanch Gram Panchayat Karoran Pradeep Kaur, Councilor Nayagoan Gurbachan Singh, Kesar Singh, Dilbagh Singh, Iqbal Singh and Rampyari met the Minister and apprised him of problems residents of the left out areas were facing.