Wednesday 21 August 2019

एन जी ओ-द लास्ट बेंचर्स ने स्कूल टीचर्स और छात्राओं के लिए लगाया मैमोग्राफी और डेकसा जांच शिविर


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Chandigarh 21st Aug:- एन जी लास्ट बेंचर्स  ने सेक्टर 18 के गवर्नमेंट गर्ल्स सीनियर सेकंडरी स्कूल में आज  मैमोग्राफी एवम डेकसा जांच शिविर का आयोजन किया। इस अवसर पर नगर निगम चंडीगढ़ की पूर्व मेयर और वार्ड पार्षद आशा जसवाल मुख्य अतिथि के तौर पर मौजूद थी।ये शिविर विशेष तौर पर स्कूल की छात्राओं और स्कूल की टीचर्स के लिए आयोजित किया गया था। इस शिविर में लगभग 50 से अधिक स्टूडेंट्स औऱ टीचर्स ने भाग लेते हुए जांच करवाई।
लास्ट बेंचर्स की प्रेसिडेंट स्मिता कोहली ने बताया कि जांच शिविर में  सेक्टर 32 गवर्नमेंट हॉस्पिटल की डॉक्टर टीम ने संचालन किया। स्मिता कोहली ने आगे बताया कि शिविर का उद्देश्य महिलाओं को स्वास्थ्य के प्रति जागरूक करना है।

Weddingz.in Witnesses 480% Revenue Growth 12 Months Post-OYO Acquisition: Expands to Over 30 Cities in India


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Chandigarh 21st Aug:- India’s Largest Wedding Company, Weddingz.in, today announced its rapid expansion and growth in India. A year after its acquisition by OYO Hotels & Homes, India’s largest, world’s 3rd largest and fastest-growing chain of leased and franchised hotels, homes, living and workspaces, Weddingz.in has witnessed 480% growth in revenue. Backed by OYO’s operational capabilities, a unique offering of providing hassle-free wedding experience and 1500+ talented employees, Weddingz.in has become a household name for a great wedding experience. Weddingz.in has witnessed 636% growth in bookings since August 2018 and enjoys high customer delight.
Weddingz.in, currently has 750+ venues present in 30+ cities which are completely managed by Weddingz.in. These venues offer the customer the ‘guarantee’ of a great event without any hassles or last-minute chaos. Weddingz also offers customers a one-stop solution for all their needs as post venue booking, they can book decor, photographers, makeup artists and more guided by a dedicated wedding planner, all at guaranteed best prices. Weddingz.in also has the largest reach and the highest engagement rates on social media in the wedding space globally on Instagram with 1.4 Million+ Followers. 
Commenting on the growth, SandeepLodha, CEO, Weddingz.in said  that Weddingz.in was founded with the mission of adding value to the wedding planning experience of people and making it entirely hassle-free on a single platform. Weddingz.in a unique offering that guarantees a great event with thorough pre and event day checks, offers a one-stop-shop for all wedding services and ensures 100% transparency with everything documented. In a span of 12 months, we have scaled great heights and expanded our presence witnessing 480% growth in revenue. Since joining forces with OYO, we have witnessed dramatic growth in supply, which is one of our key drivers to growth. Today, our full inventory venues are managing over 3500 beautiful events, end to end, per month. We plan to tap the enormous opportunity the wedding industry offers and expand in India while being committed to our mission of simplifying wedding planning for Indians and adding value to our venues and partners.
Weddingz.in offers an in-house team of trusted & curated vendors who believe in delivering nothing but the best including Photography, Make-up, Wedding Planners, Mehendi, Rentals, Pandit/ Priests, Decor, Choreography, Transport, Entertainment, Anchor, Catering, Gifting, DJ, Invites, Band-Baja Ghodiwala. 

CNEU Declares the ongoing Strike as Indefinite Strike


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Chandigarh 21st Aug:- The Chandigarh NHM Employees Union (CNEU) completed the third day of strike in front of office of NHM ,office GMSH 16.All the member’s working under NHM participated in today’s strike and all showed their anger towards the irresponsible act of NHM department that they even didn’t bother to ask us for meeting and sort out the things.we just want that none of our employees will be terminated from their job working from more than last 10 years and equal pay for Equal work.
Today All Contractual Karamchari Sangh, under the chairmanship of Bipin Sher Singh & President, Ashok Kumar came to join and support the ongoing protest strike and supported by President,Gurcharan Singh MOH union, President,Chander jaswal, higher education teachers.Also, today the regular front of GMSH 16 and members of Joint action committee came to support and assured us that if required they will also help us by intensifying the agitation by stopping all health services of GMSH 16 and allied dispensaries.We are sitting here on strike from last three days but the department is not listening to us and showing negligence towards his employee, it has been decided unanimously in a single voice that this ongoing strike has been declared as Indefinite Strike till the fulfilment of demands.We will intensify our protest and may go on dharna in front of residence of Member of parliament, Smt. Kirron kher very soon.As a daily movement, at the completion of today’s strike all members of union moved a protest march to the office of Director health services, UT and announced to all members of CNEU to continue this protest as Indefinite Strike.

Students of DAV School Panchkula Collected Funds for Flood affected State of Odisha


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Chandigarh 21st Aug:- The members of the student council collected a phenomenal amount of Rs. 43,435/- as relief fund for the flood affected state of Odisha. Besides sharing responsibilities, the members of the council take up various societal causes. They are encouraged and supported in all their endeavours by Principal Dr. Anil Kumar Pathak and Rajinder Sharma (Dean Houses).

Convocation Gowns and Hats Give Way to Indian Traditional Attire in Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh 8th Annual Convocation


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Chandigarh 21st Aug:- Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh was successfully able to set a dress code that resonates the Indian ethos at its 8th Annual Convocation where everyone wore traditional attires made out of handloom thus inculcating patriotic fervor in the graduates, faculty, and staff.
Abiding by UGC norms, European ceremonial robes, and headgears were ditched and graduates wore kurta pajamas (boys) and kurta-salwar or saree(girls).
The young graduates were given University scarves and Himachali Caps and they donned them taking pride as they are the custodians of a very rich tradition of antiquity with modernization. The sounds of pipes and rolling of drums, a symbol of commencement of procession followed by National Anthem marked the opening of the coveted occasion.
Aligned with Indian traditions, the ceremony began with a salutation to Goddess Saraswati and lighting the lamp. The graduation hall was embellished with Shawls from Himachal teaching students to exhibit warmth in every situation, respecting other people and being principled, responsible and honest in future endeavors. The area was swathed with beautiful flowers in Himachali Baskets illuminating the fragrance of loyalty and love thus helping students understand the uniqueness and let alone celebrate the indigenous culture of the state.
The hall was filled up with thunderous applauds as the students marched across the stage to receive their degrees in swadeshi attires marking the culmination of years of hard work, determination, and discipline of students and faculty.
6 renowned industrialists, eminent scholars namely, Rajan Sethuraman, CEO, Latent Analytics, Kazutada Kobayashi, CEO & President, Canon India, Manjiri Patel Shinde, Director HR & Talent Acquisition, Calsoft, Dr. Augustus GD Azariah, Associate Director, IBM, Gurmeet Singh, Director, Barclays, Namit Suri, Business Partner-Human Resource, Stryker, who spoke to the young graduates guiding them at a crucial moment when students are shedding the comfortable cloak of the academic monastery and stepping out, armed with knowledge and insight, into the glaring heat and light of the real economy. Besides bestowing upon the graduates their profoundly inspiring words of wisdom, they emphasized on knowing one’s roots, sticking to the rich culture and heritage of India and serving the nation to the best of their abilities.
The ecstatic graduates celebrated their achievements, marked historic firsts and reflected on their time at Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh.



Mahindra Finance and Ideal Finance form NBFI Joint Venture in Sri Lanka


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Chandigarh 21st Aug:- Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (Mahindra Finance), India’s leading NBFC (Non-Banking Finance Company), focused on the rural and semi-urban markets, has entered into a joint venture with Ideal Finance Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of the leading Sri Lankan conglomerate, Ideal Group. Mahindra Finance will invest LKR 2 billion until March 2021 for up to 58.2% stake in Ideal Finance.
The joint venture will capitalize on Mahindra Finance’s 25-year expertise in the financial services domain and Ideal Finance’s domestic market knowledge to build a leading financial services business in Sri Lanka.   
Mahindra Finance, India’s leading NBFC focused on rural and semi-urban markets, has been looking at expanding its market overseas as part of its global growth strategy. Sri Lanka, with its cultural and geographical similarity to India and its vibrant financial services market, emerged as the first choice. With this joint venture Mahindra Finance aims to replicate in Sri Lanka, its successful, socially inclusive business model. The Company has created unique products designed around the evolving needs of the customer, and delivers these through a wide network of branches and the optimum use of technology.  Mahindra Finance has fueled the entrepreneurial aspirations of over 6.2 million customers in over 370,000 villages in India, and manages an AUM of over USD 10 Billion.
Ideal Finance Ltd. (IFL), a non-banking financial Institution registered with Central Bank of Sri Lanka commenced operations in March, 2012 with a clear focus on rural and semi-urban sector. Its lending portfolio consists of commercial trucks, motor cars, three wheelers, two wheelers, gold loans and personal loans, reflecting the representation of the market segment focused on by IFL. A unique feature of IFL is that as a financial institution it has grown over the past seven years with a quality lending portfolio and an annual sustainable growth in profitability. IFL has an asset base of LKR 4.4 billion and an equity base of LKR 1.1 billion. It has ten branches, of which nine are outside the western province located in Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Bandarawela, Embilipitiya, Moneragala, Elpitiyia, Matara & Kandy. Its current staff strength is 142, a majority of which are based in the branches.
Ramesh Iyer, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, Mahindra Finance, said that Mahindra Finance, with its strong financial services expertise and innovative products has added value to the lives of millions of customers both in India and in a developed market like the US. We believe that the Sri Lankan market holds great potential for growth. Ideal Finance with its knowledge, highly experienced team, and widespread network is the right partner to help us create a leading financial services company in Sri Lanka. We see a strong, long term growth opportunity in this market and are committed to bringing in the required capital and expertise to fuel this growth.
Nalin Welgama, Chairman, Ideal Finance Ltd., said that at a time where NBFIs are pressured by low economic growth and flagging vehicle sales, He welcome the timely entry of Mahindra Finance to Sri Lanka. They bring with them most invaluable sector exposure, vision and life blood in terms of capital infusion to Ideal Finance. All NBFIs are required to have LKR 2.5 billion in core capital by 1st January 2021. No doubt Ideal Finance shall be elevated to a Tier 1 category with this partnership in a short span of time. Ideal Group are proud to be associated as the partner of the Mahindra Group in Sri Lanka in both the auto sector and now the financial services sector.
V. Ravi, Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer, Mahindra Finance, said that the foundations of the financial services business are trust and transparency. The Mahindra Group is known for its high standards of governance. I am certain that together Ideal Finance and Mahindra Finance will build a leading financial services business, which will be a gold standard for best governance in the NBFI industry.
Aravinda De Silva, Deputy Chairman, Ideal Group, said that ideal Finance is a company which we have nurtured and developed over the past seven years with a strong asset base, profitability, culture and a management team. Today, with the partnership with Mahindra Finance we will begin our journey towards maturity, innovation, market leadership and above all, serving our customers with good governance and best practices in the industry. We believe this partnership will be instrumental in bringing a new dimension to the Sri Lankan NBFI sector which is yearning for consolidation, technology and governance for the past two decades.

New GST Returns Will Bring in Transparency, Compliance, Simplify Process and Check on Tax Evasion: Tax Expert


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Chandigarh 21st Aug:- New GST Returns will bring in Transparency, Compliance, simplify process and check on Tax Evasion. This was stated by Sanjay Malhotra, Indirect Tax Expert and Practicing Company Secretary. He was keynote speaker at a seminar in a city hotel here today.
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)in association with strategic partner Tax and Trade Services organized “Knowledge Series on “New GST Returns” and “Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme-2019” in Goods and Service Tax”.
Sanjay Malhotra apprised Industry Members of the various aspects of “New GST Returns” [SAHAJ, SUGAM, NORMAL] and “Legal Dispute Resolution Scheme-2019.
He said that trials on new GST Returns has started from July 2019 onwards for three months and taxpayers should make use of same. GST new returns implementation from October 1, 2019 will have one monthly return instead of multiple forms at present for large taxpayers having turnover more than Rs. 5 crores.
Small Taxpayers from Jan 2020 will file quarterly return with tax payment on monthly basis.
He added that provisional Credit of 20 percent is available to Buyer if supplier fails to upload invoices at GST Portal and both buyer and seller are liable jointly to pay GST to Government. Amendments to monthly returns are also available in New GST Returns mechanism which will allow Supplier to file amendment thus reducing Interest cost as in present system changes can be made after a month/ quarter.
Sanjay Malhotra recommended taxpayers facing litigation to opt for New “Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme-2019”in respect of any matter pending in Central Excise, Service Tax and other Act on CESSES with Department / Appellate authorities as on June 30, 2019 where final hearing have not been done. Tax reliefs available under the Scheme varies from 50% to 70% of tax amount and all other interest and penalties are 100% waived off.
G.B. Singh, Regional Director-FICCI, Chandigarh, shared that the “Knowledge Series on GST” with Trade has resulted in ensuring Compliance to GST laws. Ficci keep on representing Industry concerns with GST Council, CBIC and State Government Officials and thankful for support from GST officials for addressing same.
Deepak Nanda (MD Trident Limited) Chief Guest alongwith Joint Commissioner CGST Rachana Singh felicitated meritorious students of GRIID and members from industry and officers from CGST.
B.S. Khara, Assistant Commissioner-CGST &NACIN, Kannav Sharma, Assistant Commissioner-CGST Mohali, Mrs Geetu Badoliya (Assistant Commisioner CGST) , Ms. Chandandeep(Asst Commisioner CGST) apprised the Trade about the recent amendments in GST and also addressed their concerns. Software giant Relyon Softtech Limited during the workshop shared benefits of their software for preparation of new GST and other compliance related returns.

Dharamsot Hands over Appointment Letters to 22 Clerks


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Chandigarh 21st Aug:- Punjab Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot today handed over appointment letters to 22 newly recruited clerks in the department. 
The newly recruited clerks have been selected after completion of selection process by Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board and were handed over appointment letters today, the Cabinet Minister disclosed. This would fulfill shortage of office staff besides further enhancing work efficiency.
Congratulating the new entrants, Sadhu Singh Dharamsot said that young boys and girls are the future of nation and their hardwork and dedication would take the country forward. He hoped that those joining the department today would immensely contribute towards the growth and progress of the institution taking it to newer heights.
On this occasion Deputy Director Parminder Singh Gill and District Welfare Officer Sukh Sagar Singh were also present.

किसान न्याय यात्रा की अनदेखी सरकार को पड़ेगी भारी: रमेश दलाल


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Sonepat 21st Aug:- हरियाणा स्वाभिमान आंदोलन के बैनर तले निकाली जा रही किसान न्याय यात्रा दूसरे दिन सुबह झज्जर ज़िले से सोनीपत ज़िले मे दाखिल हुई तथा देर शाम जींद ज़िले में पहुंची। गौरतलब है कि  राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग 152डी, 352 आदि के निर्माण में ज़मीन अधिग्रहण के उचित मुआवज़े, बहादुरगढ़ ब्लॉक की आर जोन घोषणा,  फसल के न्यूनतम समर्थन मूल्य में बढ़ोतरी, एस.वाई.एल नहर का पानी आदि मांगो को लेकर किसान लम्बे समय से किसान नेता रमेश दलाल के नेतृत्व में  संघर्ष कर रहे है। ऐसे में सरकार से कोई सकारात्मक जवाब ना मिलने के कारण किसानों ने रमेश दलाल की अगुवाई में मंगलवार से  किसान न्याय यात्रा की छोटूराम स्मारक स्थल, सांपला से शुरुआत कर दी।
हरियाणा सरकार के ऊपर तानाशाही रवैये का आरोप लगाते हुए किसान नेता रमेश दलाल ने कहा कि हरियाणा में विपक्ष शून्य हो जाने के कारण सरकार बेलगाम हो गई है तथा किसानों की जायज़ मांगो को भी नज़रअंदाज़ कर रही है। ऐसी स्थिति में किसान विपक्ष की भूमिका निभाने के लिए सड़को पर उतर आए है। मुख्यमंत्री मनोहर लाल की जन आशीर्वाद यात्रा के जवाब में किसानों ने किसान न्याय यात्रा की शुरुआत कर प्रदेश की राजनीति में एक बड़ा कदम उठाया है। किसान यात्रा को मिल रहे समर्थन से स्पष्ट है कि आने वाले विधानसभा चुनाव में किसानों की मांगों की अनदेखी प्रदेश की भाजपा सरकार पर भारी पड़ सकती है। रमेश दलाल का कहना है कि यात्रा की समाप्ति तक अगर सरकार ने किसानो की मांगो को नहीं माना तो यात्रा के बाद आंदोलन में कोई बड़ा कदम उठाया जाएगा, जिसकी रणनीति पर काम शुरू कर दिया गया है।
यात्रा के पहले दिन झज्जर ज़िले के दलाल, अहलावत, कादियान, राठी इत्यादि खापों के गांव से गुजरते हुए रात को जसौर खेड़ी गांव  (झज्जर) में रुकी थी।  बुधवार सुबह यात्रा जसौर खेड़ी (झज्जर) से शुरू हो कर सोनीपत ज़िले के विभिन्न गाँवों से गुज़रती हुई  रात्रि विश्राम के लिए जींद ज़िले के खरकरामजी गांव में पहुंची तथा वही से यात्रा गुरुवार को जींद व् कैथल जिले के विभिन्न गाँवों से गुज़रते हुए पेहोवा, कुरुक्षेत्र पहुंचेगी। बुधवार को सोनीपत जिले में पहुंचने पर दहिया खाप के निलौठी, खरमपुर, बरोणा, मंडोरा, नाहरा, नाहरी आदि के द्वारा यात्रा का जोरदार स्वागत किया गया। जाहरी गांव की तरफ से यात्रा में शामिल किसानों के दोपहर के भोजन का प्रबंध किया गया था।  किसान यात्रा को हर गाँव से अभूतपूर्व समर्थन मिल रहा है।