Punjab and Haryana HC gets a new judge
Chandigarh: The Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Ravi Shanker Jha on Friday administered oath of office to Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri as Additional Judge of the high court. Swearing-in-ceremony was organized in the High Court auditorium. Among those present during the oath taking ceremony included all judges of the High Court, Registrar, Officers of the registry, senior advocates and office-bearers of High Court Bar Association.
Coaching Camp for Indian Kabaddi team starts
Chandigarh: The coaching camp of the Indian Kabaddi team, going to participate in the International Kabaddi Tournament 2019, has been started and would conclude on November 30. Sports Department spokesperson said that this coaching camp has been commenced at Sports Stadium Bathinda and 26 players are participating in it. The players were selected on November 19 during the selection trials, camp was being organised under the guidance of international Kabaddi coach Harpreet Singh.
EI to host conference in Chandigarh on Nov 27
Chandigarh: To improve the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) ranking, Indian students need to build a strong base of skills and conceptual learning. Having identified this need, Educational Initiatives (EI), India's most preferred education solutions provider, is hosting a conference in Chandigarh on November 27 which will focus on the scope of PISA 2021 and how to leverage the power of asking good questions in getting students PISA-ready.
Channi unveils book on history of punjabi cinema
Chandigarh: Punjab Cultural and Tourism Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, speaking during a function organised to unveil acclaimed film historian Bhim Raj Garg’s book ‘The Illustrated History of Punjabi Cinema1935-1985’, said that Punjabi cinema has a rich history and has played a pivotal role in bringing forth social and economic lifestyle of the people of the region. Channi said that this book will act as a stepping stone for younger generations to acquaint them with history of Punjabi cinema. Channi also announced Rs 5 lakhs for the North Zone Film and TV Artistes Association in recognition of its efforts in promoting Punjabi language.
Hyderabadi, Mughlai delicacies at JW Marriott
Chandigarh: Savour ‘Tempting Beginnings’, a rich culinary festival of Hyderabadi and Mughlai delicacies by Chef Athar Hussain, the new MasterChef of Saffron, the iconic Indian fine-dining restaurant at JW Marriott Chandigarh. The festival is recreating the culinary creativity of Hyderabad — which was recently being recognized by the UNESCO as the ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’. The meal for dinner at Saffron will be available in two set-menus — vegetarian at Rs 1950 plus taxes and non-vegetarian at Rs 2250 plus taxes per person.
Over 100 eye specialists to attend eye film festival
Chandigarh: One day Chandigarh Eye Film Festival (CEFF-2019) is being organised on November 24 (Sunday) at Hotel Mountview. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) director and Head of Advanced Eye Centre Prof Jagat Ram be the chief guest and will inaugurate the event. Over 100 eye specialists from all over the country have registered themselves to attend this unique event, according to Dr Ashok Sharma, Director, Chandigarh Cornea Centre (CCC) which has organised the event.
Firststeps holds annual sports day
Chandigarh: Firststeps IB World School, Sector 26, held its Annual Sports Day in collaboration with the Institute for Blind, Sector 26, on Friday at the community Sports Complex, Sector 7. The theme for the event ‘Inclusion on Grounds’ was blazon to the quintessential event. The occasion was graced by the Institute for Blind principal Jayaraj as the guest of honour. Students of both the schools came together to surpass bounds of physical realm to prove the essence on true sportsmanship with their team work, cooperation , empathy and focus.
Leisure Hotels Group’s resort opens in Himachal
Dharamshala: Leisure Hotels Group, a prominent hospitality chain in northern India having the largest number of properties in Uttarakhand, on Friday announced the launch of its 27th property ‘Adivaha’ at Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. The opening of Adivaha also marks the Leisure Hotel Group's second property in the scenic State of Himachal Pradesh. Adivaha, formerly known as the ‘East Home’, features viceroy block with over 240 years of heritage. Located in the lap of Dhauladhar range and spread over eight acres, this resort is an all-suite property, surrounded by the tea estate, offers panoramic views of the snow clad Dhauladhar ranges, the lush green Kangra Valley and the picturesque Tea Gardens.