Chandigarh Urban Festival '19 on Feb 24
Chandigarh: In order to promote a feeling of togetherness and solidarity among the people of tri-city -Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula, Chandigarh Urban Festival (CUF) -2019 will be organised on February 24. CUF is an annual event revolving around connecting the city with its citizens. The festival is being organised by ACT, Chandigarh, a registered not- for- profit society of practicing architects. Prabhjot Kaur, Vice President, ACT Chandigarh said CUF '19 will showcase 25 cultural performances, a children's parliament, solidarity march and release of Sky lanterns. The children's parliament will be held at Capitol complex, Sector -1 while solidarity march will begin at 2 pm from Jan Marg Sec 9-10 intersection opposite Sec 9's UT secretariat.
Three-Day Travel & Tourism Mart back in city
Chandigarh: The International Travel and Tourism Exhibition, India Travel Mart (ITM) by ICM group took off on Friday. Many International Tourism Boards, State Tourism Departments, Hoteliers, Travel Agents & Tour Organizers are participating under one roof. ITM is known for its unique quality of exhibitions and travel events showcasing the best from the travel, tourism, hospitality and other related industries. The main focus of the exhibition is on making travel more interesting and hassle free for the traveler. The exhibition also focuses on inbound, outbound & domestic tourism, special emphasis in promoting Adventure, Pilgrimage, Beach Holidays, Hill Destinations, Honeymoon Plans, Business Trips and Medical Tourism.
Meet for SME customers held
Chandigarh: SBI conducted a meet for SME customers at Hotel Taj here. The meet was chaired by Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh, the CGM Chandigarh Circle. The important role played by SMEs in sustainable growth of the economy was appreciated. SME customers present were briefed about Bank’s various SME schemes.
Advisor to Punjab CM releases book
Chandigarh: Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab, BIS Chahal released Dr. Deepak Singla’s book on Astrology “Astrological Flaws and their Remedies” here. Chahal lauded the writer for attempting to bring home the influence of planetary alignments in people’s life not by means of superstition but by carefully explaining the scientific intricacies associated with astrology.