10k free protective face masks distributed
New Delhi: Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has distributed free protective masks in the national capital to prevent the transmission of Coronavirus among citizens, said Manjinder Singh Sirsa President DSGMC. He said, free protective masks will be distributed among all historic Gurdwaras in national capital and in the beginning 10,000 free protective mask were distributed among citizens at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on Sunday. He said, decision to distribute free medical mask has been taken in view of rising demand of the face masks which has resulted in charging exorbitant prices for products by the big pharma companies .
CM flags off bus equipped with IT equipment
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Maohar Lal flagged off a bus equipped with IT equipment called HP Computer on Wheels at an event held at the Public Works Rest House in Gurugram. The bus, which is operated by Bharat Scouts and Guides, is an IT Mobile Lab which will provide basic computer education in rural areas. The Chief Minister, who inspected the IT equipment installed inside this bus and operated the computer himself said that this bus will prove to be very useful for orienting the students of rural areas towards computer education. Chief National Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Dr. KK Khandelwal informed the Chief Minister that this bus has been started to impart basic education of HP India Skill Development and Computers in rural areas.
Action taken against violation of DM orders
Chandigarh: The UT Police has registered cases against two club owners for disobeying the orders of UT District Magistrate by opening their club beyond the permissible time limit on March 7. A spokesman said that a case under Section 188 IPC has been registered in Police Station-Industrial Area against Vikash, Owner of Ace off Square Club, ground floor, Berkley Square, Plot No. 24, Ph-1, Ind. Area and another case under Section 188 IPC has been registered against Karan, Manager of Play Boy Club, 3rd floor, City Emporium, Ph-1, Ind. Area. Investigation of the cases is in progress.
Former IAS Vivek Atray launches book
Chandigarh: Motivational speaker, author and former IAS officer, Vivek Atray launched his latest book ‘Finding Success Within- 52 Life Skills for Young Indians’ at the northern region headquarters of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Sector 31 in the presence of UT Advisor, Manoj Parida and Former Army Chief, General VP Malik (retd.). An array of distinguished personalities from the bureaucracy, judiciary, industry, academia, and media were also present at the book launch. Author Vivek Atray shared, “The true meaning of success is lost somewhere in the quagmire of expectations and desires that all human beings experience regularly, especially in the current times. Success cannot be measured by materialistic parameters but by a true sense of inner peace and joy.” In this book, he has jotted down 52 golden nuggets for success and happiness for the youth.
SJVN organizes programmes on Women’s Day
Shimla: SJVN Limited organized various programmes on International Women’s Day. Amongst these, a training program for all the women employees and members of Satluj Shree (SJVN’s Ladies Club) was organized at Shimla. Geeta Kapur, Director (Personnel), SJVN Limited said, every woman has to play an important role in empowering women in the society as mothers, as wives, as mother-in-laws, as daughters, as sisters as colleagues and as friends. It is upon each woman to empower each one, she added.
Fortis Mamma Mia holds Yoga for Women
Mohali: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Fortis Mamma Mia, Mohali organized a workshop “Yoga for Pregnant Women” to celebrate the spirit of holistic health. The session was led by Dr. Rabia (PT) as more than 40 women from tricity participated enthusiastically to do yoga here. The hour long yoga session started with breathing exercises followed by the simple ‘asanas’ and finally concluded by the ‘yog-nidra’ session.
Grand mushaira Bazm-e-Sukhan held
Chandigarh: The Bazm-e-Sukhan Grand Mushaira was organized n Sunday at Tagore Theater mini auditorium by The Soultalk Literature Society in collaboration with Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, near Chandigarh. Famous poets of Urdu and Hindi from various states of the country participated in the program, including Shariq Kaifi, Mukesh Alam, Varun Anand, Amardeep Singh, Vikas Rana, Dinesh Harman, Danish Bharti, Karanjit Singh and Musavvir Ferozpuri. Famous and great Ghazals were read in the program, which captivated the audience.
750 kidney transplants completed at Max
Mohali: Kidney Transplant Unit at Max Hospital, Mohali, has completed 750 successful kidney transplants. Since its inception in 2013, the unit has done variety of transplants and difficult cases including ABO incompatible transplant, swap transplant and pediatric transplants.
15 students given certificates at SNM
Chandigarh: Sant Nirankari Mission is a spiritual movement which enlightens human being by imparting God and develops brotherhood feeling within every individual. Among the multidimensional contributions in human welfare, the Mission also contributes for the women welfare. With blessings of Nirankari Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, qualified students were distributed certificates on Sunday at Tailoring and Embroidery Centre, being run free of cost at Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan, Sector 30-A, Chandigarh, by Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation.
Allen students outshine in Olympiads
Chandigarh: After producing 39 NTSE scholars in 2019, Allen Chandigarh students created exceptional result in NTSE ( National Talent Search Examination, conducted by NCERT) Stage 1 Exam, which is conducted by SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training). 37 Allen students were selected for NTSE Stage 2 from Punjab region and 8 Allen students were selected from Haryana region. Master Parmanyu Garg, a student of class 6th from Allen Career Institute Chandigarh, became National Topper in the recently held UIMO (Unified International Mathematical Olympiad) conducted by Unified Council. Another 23 Allen students were among Top 100 in this exam.
KTM holds a spectacular stunt show in GNDU
Amritsar: KTM conducted a breath-taking KTM Stunt show at Guru Nanak Dev University Campus. The stunt-show was organized in order to showcase the mind-blowing stunt rides and tricks from the professional stunt riders. Sumeet Narang, President- Probiking, Bajaj Auto Ltd said, “The KTM brand is known for its high-performance racing bikes and we always want our customers to experience the thrills and adventure which KTM bike can provide. Till now, the KTM Stunt show has been organized at Surat, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Kanchipuram, Coimbatore, Chennai, Vijayapur, Lucknow, Aurangabad, Jammu, Gwalior, Jodhpur, Patiala, Hoshiarpur, Kullu, Mandi, Mohali, Amritsar and many other towns.”
SIDBI starts ‘Swavalamban Sankalp’
Chandigarh: Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in association with National Schedule Caste & Schedule Tribe Hub (NSSH) -which is set up by Union Ministry of MSME and Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DICCI) has initiated a ‘Swavalamban Sankalp’ for the region which is aimed to strengthen the MSME ecosystem targeted at development of underserved youth and entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The objective of SUI scheme is to facilitate bank loans between Rs 10 Lakh and Rs 1 Crore to at least one SC/ST entrepreneur and at least one woman entrepreneur per bank branch for setting up of a Greenfield enterprise.
CG of Hospitals celebrate Women’s Day
Chandigarh: Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, tricity’ s chain of maternity, childcare and fertility care group of hospitals in association with National Integrated Medical Association, Chandigarh chapter & Cyeclgiri celebrated International Women’s Day in the tricity.