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CHANDIGARH: Shri BL Meena, General Manager & Circle Head, Chandigarh was present during the event along with Shri Dalbir Singh Grover, Deputy General Manager & Shri Shailendra Nath Sheeth, Deputy General Manager and Shri Ravindra Kumar Aggarwal, Regional Head, Chandigarh. The event was graced by former Indian cricketers Shri Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi who are presently working as Deputy General Managers at Canara Bank, Head office, Bengaluru. The Mega retail Loan Expo 2024 aimed to create a platform for prospective borrowers to reach the Bank for fulfilling their dreams of buying a New Vehicle or House. The event was a grand success in which 3234 people visited various stalls and a total of 534 leads amounting to Rs. 192 Crores were generated from the prospective customers. Over the years, the Bank has been scaling up its market position to emerge as a major Financial Conglomerate with as many as thirteen subsidiaries/sponsored institutions in India and abroad...

New Delhi, February 26, 2024: The achievers from the India Book of Records (IBR) have made it again to the top. IBR, the custodian of Indian records, is the motivation behind many new achievements. Even the automobile giants like Tata Motors have created nine records in one go. One of their leading records was - the highest fuel efficiency by a diesel-powered medium commercial vehicle on the Mumbai-Chennai stretch. Meanwhile, Dr Shangavi Balasubramanian of Bengaluru set a record for the full-face Vitiligo Camouflage done in minimum time. This month's other prominent records included the largest sacrum-shaped bandage by Molnlycke Health Care India Pvt Ltd of Gurugram, a Cricket tournament with maximum teams of different categories by Jain Social Groups Int. Federation, the maximum number of participants in an online cloud infrastructure faculty development program by Brainovision Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. of Hyderabad, the longest non-stop 5-a-side football tournament by...

February 28, 2024: Final round of the North India Miss & Mrs. Fashion Show was held at Kalagram, Chandigarh, under the aegis of The Glorify International. After various qualifying and final rounds, winners of the prestigious event were announced today amid much fanfare. The final of the mega event received an overwhelming response with people thronging from Tricity and its neighbouring places. Winners in various categories were announced today which included numerous titles. Mrs. Kulwinder Kaur was adjudged Mrs. Categeruy. Simran Kaur bagged the First Runner-up spot while Iram Nawaz was named as the Second Runner up. Ria Budhiraja was awarded Miss category Winner while the 1st Runner up and the 2nd Runner up positions were bagged by Mahi and Veedanshi Bhardwaj respectively.  Another category was Sub Title for All Miss & Mrs Category. Brand ambassador of Miss category announced Mrs, Miss & Kids category is Amandeep Kaur, Aisha Sheikh & Alfaaz Singh Show o...

Chandigarh, Feb 27, 2024: NIPM -National Institute of Personnel Management (Punjab Chapter), a Not-for-profit premier body dedicated to the development of Human Resource (HR) professionals, organized a day Workshop on “Statutory compliances under Labour legislation covering new Labour codes & Misconduct in employment and disciplinary procedures”, at PHD Chamber House, Chandigarh. The objective of the program was to provide a platform for HR professionals to interact with Central and State government authorities seeking clarifications and preparing for the hassle-free implementation of New Labour Codes as and when the Government announced its implementation. The program was well attended by more than 100 Human Resources(HR) and Industrial Relations (IR) professionals across the industries from PSUs, Pharma, IT, Health care, and other industries from the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and UT Chandigarh. Harish Nayar, IAS, Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, ...

TOP THOUGHT LEADERS TO LIGHT UP DISCUSSIONS WITH ENGROSSING SESSIONS ON DIVERSE TOPICS OF GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE TEJVEER SINGH , ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY , DPS KHARBANDA , CEO INVEST PUNJAB , AMAN GUPTA CO – FOUNDER AND MD BOAT , ANAND DESHPANDE , FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN PRESISTENT SYSTEMS , SHIV KHERA , FOUNDER QUALIFIED LEARNING SYSTEMS , USA , ANKUR WARIKOO , FOUNDER WEBVEDA  , HARPAL S SOKHI , CELEBRITY CHEF  TO LEAD AUDIENCES WITH THEIR SUCCESS STORIES CHANDIGARH, 27 FEB : With the aim to project, explore and showcase Chandigarh's immense entrepreneurial capability and success on global scale, the much-awaited 9th essay of TiECON Chandigarh will commence here from March 2. Deservingly billed as North India's largest entrepreneurial conclave, TiECON extends a viable platform to budding entrepreneurial talent while marking Chandigarh tricity presence on the global map. The previous editions have surpassed tech dri...

Tricity residents are in for a treat with the grand opening of the latest Raymond flagship store in Mohali. Situated in the heart of the city on Airport Road, Sector 80, Raymond Mohali (Raymond 80) emerges as one of Punjab's largest retail destinations, spanning an impressive 4000 square feet. This new establishment, inaugurated by renowned singer & actor Kulwinder Billa, marks a significant milestone for the entrepreneurs behind it, who also operate the Raymond outlet in Sec 14 Panchkula. Spread across two floors - ground and basement - the store promises an unparalleled shopping experience. Inderjit Singh Brar, Chief Operating Officer of Raymond Panchkula & Mohali stores, shared, "The Mohali outlet is not just a store; it's a designated Raymond Authorised Tailoring Hub. With exclusive designs and personalized services, we aim to cater not only to Mohali but also to neighbouring areas such as Kharar, Rajpura, Banur, Zirakpur, and even Patiala. Our expansi...

Chandigarh, February 25, 2024: 1st Anuual Day Celebration of Bachpan Play School, Vip Road, Zirakpur celebrated at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Sector-26, Chandigarh. Mr. Kulbhushan Sharma, President, (Federation of Private Schools, Haryana & National Independant Schools Alliance) was the Chief Guest of this program. Mukta Sharma and Dr Yogesh Directors, Bachpan play School said, “We are happy to celebrate our annual day and hope that the school will progress more in the coming years. We are committed to making Bachpan play School a great center for the development of children. ”The program began with the lighting of the lamp. The children presented ganesh vandana. After that, the little ones gave a message of rescue of the tree through dance. Kulbhushan Sharma said that for a child, his childhood is his golden period, at that time he accepts the behavior which is taught to him and that same behavior affects the entire life of a child, Bachpan scho...

“There is a huge demand for trained paramedics in India. There is a current shortage of 2.5 million paramedics in India,” Mohit Mehra, CEO, GD Goenka Healthcare GD Goenka Academy’s courses will be accessible to the masses through interest free loan from different financial institutions tie ups Panchkula, Feb 24, 2024: Aimed at providing quality training to aspiring candidates of different paramedical streams, GD Goenka Healthcare Academy has forayed into the region. Prof Karamjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (JGNDPSOU), Patiala inaugurated GD Goenka Healthcare Academy in Peer Muchalla, adjoining Sec 20 Panchkula. It is noteworthy that paramedics are health care assistants, laboratory technicians, technologists, therapists etc. who work alongside qualified medical practitioners in hospitals and health care setups. Prof. Singh said, “I am sure the academy in tricity will not only help in bridging the gap in the region for paramedic...

Chandigarh 24 Feb 2024 The "Chitkara Lit Fest 2024" took place today at the Chitkara International School campus here in Chandigarh. Spanning three days from February 22nd to 24th, the inaugural and second-day events unfolded at the Himachal and Punjab campuses of Chitkara University. The initial two days featured engaging talks and discussions by renowned figures such as Ankur Warikoo, Jerry Pinto, Lady Kishwar Desai, spoken word artist Naib Midha, Mahek Mirza Prabhu, Rochelle Potkar, Zac O'Yeh, and various other distinguished luminaries and artists. #ChitkaraLitFest  2024 revolved around the deep impact of literature, culture and ideas in today's times. The festival united litterateurs of diverse ideas and viewpoints and provided them a platform for meaningful dialogue and learning. At the heart of the Chitkara Lit Fest 2024 today stood Imtiaz Ali, the luminary filmmaker whose presence ignited a fervour of anticipation among attendees. Renowned for his m...

Friday, 23rd February 2024 The Chitkara Lit Fest, a three-day event, continued to captivate attendees on its second day, presenting a vibrant tapestry of literary discussions and cultural exchanges. Renowned for its celebration of literature and ideas, the fest serves as a beacon of intellectual curiosity and creative expression, drawing participants from diverse backgrounds to engage in enriching conversations.  Among the distinguished voices contributing to this dynamic dialogue was Ankur Warikoo, whose reflections shed light on the significance of this event. Renowned as a captivating speaker, innovative entrepreneur, and the author behind the acclaimed "Do Epic Shit," Ankur Warikoo, with his multifaceted background and dynamic personality, enriched the festival's ambiance, offering attendees a unique opportunity to glean insights from his diverse expertise and experiences. As he took the stage, Warikoo's presence captivated the audience, igniting a fer...

Prof. Shantanu Bhattacharya, Director, CSIR-CSIO, inaugurated a three-day Indo-German Workshop on Computational Intelligence for Sustainable Energy & Mobility Systems today at the CSIR-CSIO campus in Chandigarh on Feb 21, 2024. The workshop, coordinated by Dr. Satish Kumar, Chief Scientist at CSIR-CSIO and Dr. Marco Pruckner, University of Würzburg from the Indian and German sides respectively, aims to establish a collaborative platform for exploring the application of computational intelligence techniques in sustainable energy and mobility systems. The event brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts from India and Germany to facilitate knowledge sharing, promote collaboration, and advance innovation in the crucial domains of sustainable energy and mobility. Prof. Bhattacharya welcomed participants from both countries, emphasizing India's commitment to energy self-reliance and the transformation of the mobility sector through initiatives like ...

Chandigarh: as the Nas-backed label continues to expand its footprint in India. The Delhi-born, Rajpura (Punjab) based artist brings a unique flow and sound to the table to set himself apart from the crowd. The announcement of the deal preceded the arrival of the first single ‘Brand Deals’ which is out now across all streaming platforms. The official music video is also available on Mass Appeal India’s YouTube channel. Jaskaran’s 'Brand Deals' is more than music; it's an authentic narrative that delves into the highs and lows of success and the grind of the artists to make it big enabling them to go after coveted brand deals. With a beat produced by his go-to man Dox which is inspired by the legendary styles of Timbaland and Pharrell Williams, the track features funky guitars, pulsating bass lines, and drum shots. Mixed and mastered by Circle Tone, this track seamlessly blends nostalgia with contemporary flair. Jaskaran, an emerging artist in Punjabi hip-hop, is...

Chandigarh Feb 22,2024 :  Founded in the year 1986, Rockwell is today a leading Commercial Refrigeration Appliance manufacturer in India. A pioneer in the production of several products such as CFC free products Eutectic Coolers & Freezers GREEN FREEZERS Hybrid Solar Freezers, Rockwell (The Refrigeration Company) opened its Brand Shop by DB Enterprises at Shop no 2, Kharar Landran Road, Kharar Mohali (Near Mata Ambika Devi Mandir). The store was inauguration by Mr. Pankaj Jawa, Executive Vice President, Rockwell.  A wide range of Rockwell products that include Green Freezer, Chest Freezer, Glass Top, Water Cooler, Mini Bar, Bottel Water Dispenser, Kitchen Refrigeration, Visi Cooler and others are majorly used commercially at various establishments such as Schools, Colleges, Restaurants, Hotels, Canteens and Offices Spaces.  On the occasion, Mr Balwinder Singh, Director, DB Enterprises said that with Stylist design, Great value, Adjustable shelves, Sturdy d...

Mohali, 19 th Feb 2024: Children had a lot of fun in ‘Le Carnival’ organized at Paragon Senior Secondary School, Sector 71, one of the leading schools of Mohali. The children  showed their enthusiasm in interesting games and also learned the tricks to become successful entrepreneurs.   The school Director Iqbal Singh Shergill said that by engaging in such entertaining activities, the concentration of children increases, which boosts their morale, positive thoughts arise in their thinking and the personality of children improves. School President Kulwant Kaur Shergill said that children learn a lot from such events, they get exposure and new learnings which I am sure will help them achieve their goals in life in the long run. She said that the school will continue to organize such exciting activities in future also. Meanwhile, the baby show remained the center of attraction for all the visitors in this carnival organized in the large and open ground in the school ca...

Chandigarh Feb 19,2024 Under the auspices of the Founders and Directors of Mount Carmel Schools, Dr. Earnest Charles J. Samuel and Dr. Annie Charles Samuel along with the Principal Dr. Parveena John Singh, the two days of Winter Carnival ‘MCC-2024’ attracted large crowd this year too. The Mount Carmelites and residents of the Tricity gathered with all zest and joy to enjoy the revelry at Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, Chandigarh.  The Carnival which had a great deal to offer was a crowd puller on both days i.e. 2nd and 3rd of February 2024. Students gathered in large numbers enthusiastically to decorate and gear up to manage their stalls.  The array of edible eats, exhilarating rides and exciting games allured the old and young alike. The stage was fully occupied with dance and singing performances besides students from different Schools from the Tri-city participated in number of competitions i.e. Inter School Rock Band Competition, Inter School Solo Mime Competi...

Chandigarh, Feb 18, 2024: A T-20 tournament was organized between the wheelchair cricketers of Chandigarh and Punjab at Panjab University Sports Ground. In the cricket matches played, Chandigarh wheelchair cricketers won the tournament by defeating the wheelchair cricketers of Punjab in two matches. Seeing the performance of the Chandigarh team  in the tournament, it was declared the winner. The tournament was based on the best of 3 matches format. In the first match played between the wheelchair cricketers of Chandigarh and Punjab, the Chandigarh team played the first innings after the toss. While playing its innings, the Chandigarh team batted brilliantly and scored 179 runs for 5 wickets. In comparison, the Punjab wheelchair team was limited to 144 runs for 7 wickets. In this match, the Chandigarh team defeated Punjab by a margin of 35 runs. In the second match, Punjab team won the toss, batted first, and scored 107 runs against Chandigarh. The Chandigarh team scored...

Zirakpur, February 18, 2024: Binnu Dhillon, the multifaceted Punjabi and Bollywood actor, opened TVISVA Jewels outlet at Sai Market, Opposite Chandigarh Sweet, Peer Muchalla, adjoining Sector 20 Panchkula. It is to be noted that TVISVA Jewel’s is a tricity based label and is opening stores on the franchisee model. The Peer Muchalla store is the first in the series of franchise outlets of the brand. An exclusive store for a range of gold and diamond jewellery, TVISVA Jewel’s inauguration was marked by an awareness session on Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD’s) and a round of the facility for media persons. Binnu Dhillon said, “TVISVA Jewels is different from other stores as it’s Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is quality with affordability." Explaining this Rohit Bansal, Partner, TVISVA Jewels, said, “Our labour cost for ‘making’ is 25-30 percent lower than other reputed labels. This makes our prices 35-40 percent less price wise than other well-known brands for the same qualit...

OBJECTS OF THE SESSION COULD BE ACHIEVED WITH THE GUIDANCE AND INSPIRATION OF DIRECTOR Ms LALITA PRAKASH AND WITH HER TEACHER'S TEAM CHANDIGARH,17.02.24-It was a fun filled day at Ashiana Public School today.The school had organized a session with the theme- Little Hands at Work on Saturday, 17th February 2024 for the children as well as the parents. Throughout the year,the students were engaged in an array of interesting and purposeful activities and craft work to develop and improve gross motor skills , fine motor skills, coordination,concentration, creativity , imagination,sorting and organization skills.The school teaching approach offers a pedagogies that elevates and empowers the child in the pursuit of these skills.The little budding artists demonstrated the Art and Craft work viz thread painting,block painting ,vegetable painting,craft work,shoelace activity,buttoning activity,zip-unzip activity etc with great confidence and agility. The session was packed with enthusia...

14th Feb, 2024 , Haryana:  Speculations are rife that Kailash Bhagat, a seasoned political leader and a prominent figure in social and business circles, may contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the prestigious Kurukshetra constituency, if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) projects him as the NDA candidate.  Born into a family deeply rooted in public service, Kailash Bhagat inherits a legacy of dedication and commitment to the welfare of society. His father, Shri Amarnath Bhagat ji, was a stalwart in the political arena, having served as the President of Improvement Trust and contested Legislative Assembly elections, leaving an indelible mark on the political landscape. With a rich political and social experience spanning decades, Kailash Bhagat has been an active participant in shaping the socio-political fabric of the region. From contesting assembly elections to holding key positions in prominent parties like the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), he has tir...

ARCHEX Expo to showcase latest products from interior, exterior & building materials  Chandigarh, Feb 16, 2024: The 4-Day ARCHEX Expo, an architectural exhibition of interiors, exteriors and building materials, kick started today at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Being organized by Minds Media Management & Pvt Ltd from February 16 to 19, the exhibition will showcase around 3000 new products through more than 200 stalls. Renowned companies from all across the country and abroad will participate in the expo. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony on the opening day by Chief Guest Chief guest Ar. Shiv Datt Sharma. Mr. Inder Dhingra & Mr. BS Rana, Directors, Minds Media Management & Pvt Ltd., interacted with the media. While giving details of the event, Mr. Rana said that the exhibition will prove to be very useful for those who are set to build their dream home and want to be aware of the latest trends and products. Leading entrepreneurs o...

चंडीगढ़:-गरीब और आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर परिवार के बच्चों में आज स्कूल बैग्स और स्टेशनरी ( कॉपीज, पेंसिल, पेन और रबर सहित शार्पनर ) बांटे। ओंकार चैरिटेबल फाउंडेशन के चेयरमैन रविंदर सिंह बिल्ला के मार्गदर्शन में सेक्टर 24 के डॉन बोस्को नवजीवन सोसाइटी में आयोजित इस कार्यक्रम में 50 से अधिक बच्चों को स्कूल बैग्स और स्टेशनरी बांटी। इस दौरान डॉन बोस्को के फादर टॉम रेजी और अन्य स्टाफ भी उपस्थित थे।      ओंकार चैरिटेबल फाउंडेशन के चेयरमैन रविंदर सिंह बिल्ला ने बताया कि यह बच्चे गरीब और आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर परिवार से संबंध रखते बच्चे हैं। ऐसे ही इन बच्चों में आज स्कूल किट्स बांटी गई है। स्कूल किट्स सामग्री वितरण करने का उद्देश्य समाज के अंतिम पायदान पर रहने वाले बच्चों को पढ़ने-लिखने हेतु प्रेरित करना है।  बच्चों को शिक्षा को लेकर कोई कमी पेशी न हो, इसके लिए वो सदैव प्रयासरत रहते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि इन बच्चों के बेहतर भविष्य के हमें ही पहल करनी होगी ताकि इनके जीवन को सही और बेहतर राह मिल सके। अगर समाज में इन नन्हे बच्चों को बेहतर सुविधाओं से वंचित रखा जायेगा तो, ये बच्चे बुरी संग...

बॉलीवुड बैडमैन गुलशन ग्रोवर होंगे सेलिब्रेटी गेस्ट युवा टैलेंट को प्रतिभा दिखाने का मिलेगा सुनहरा मौका चण्डीगढ़ : भारत रत्न स्वर कोकिला लता मंगेशकर की दूसरी पुण्यतिथि के अवसर पर उन्हें समर्पित एक म्यूज़िकल इवनिंग 'एलाइव फॉरएवर' लता मंगेशकर' का आयोजन 10 फरवरी को टैगोर थिएटर में किया जा रहा है। म्यूजिकल वेव्स और पैथीओज़ वेलफेयर सोसाइटी एवं रूट्स स्कूल, हॉलीडे इन्, हयात, चंडीगढ़ संगीत नाटक अकादमी के आपसी सहयोग से आयोजित इस म्यूजिकल इवनिंग में सेलिब्रिटी गेस्ट बॉलीवुड के बैडमैन गुलशन ग्रोवर होंगे। जबकि मुख्य अतिथि के तौर पर पंजाब के कैबिनेट मिनिस्टर अमन अरोड़ा शिरकत करेंगे।  जानकारी देते हुए आयोजक गायक परम चंदेल, विकास सिंगला और राजेश जी ने बताया कि स्वर कोकिला, सुर साम्राज्ञी भारत रत्न लता मंगेशकर जी की जादुई आवाज़ के पूरी दुनिया में दीवाने हैं। मधुबाला से लेकर माधुरी दीक्षित और काजोल तक हिंदी सिनेमा के स्क्रीन पर शायद ही ऐसी कोई बड़ी अभिनेत्री रही हो जिसे लता मंगेशकर ने अपनी आवाज़ न दी हो।  उठाए जा उनके सितम (अंदाज), हवा में उड़ता जाए (बरसात), आएगा आएगा आएगा आने वाला (महल), घर...

Chandigarh: February 2, 2024 - We are happy to announce that ASIA LABEX, the Biggest and Dedicated Exhibition on Laboratory, Analytical, Microbiology, Research and Biotechnology Instruments, Chemicals and Consumables will be holding an exhibition from February 05- 06, and 07 2024 at Sector - 17 Parade Ground in Chandigarh, India. While giving information about the Mega Show, Mr. Jaspal Singh, Director, Asia Labax says, "The theme of the Seminar is 'Science Meets Industry : Bridging the Gap Between Research and Application”'. The seminar would showcase the new, the exhilarating and the future developments in the sector and will be a wonderful opportunity for multi-disciplinary researchers from Academia , Pharmaceutical industry, Research Institutes CRO’s. He further added that regulatory organizations to present their most updated research achievements and discuss and deliberate on diverse aspects of the relevant field with special emphasis on the latest trends and inn...