ओंकार चैरिटेबल ट्रस्ट ने गुरु का लंगर हस्पताल और तेरा ही तेरा मिशन हॉस्पिटल में दिए मेडिकल उपकरण

Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh Feb. 04, 2021:- ओंकार चैरिटेबल ट्रस्ट चण्डीगढ़ ने गुरु का लंगर आई हॉस्पिटल और तेरा ही तेरा मिशन हॉस्पिटल में इस्तेमाल होने वाले मेडिकल उपकरण और दवाईयां इत्यादि भेंट किए। ओंकार ट्रस्ट के चेयरमैन रविन्द्र सिंह बिल्ला ने यह मेडिकल उपकरण और दवाईयां तेरा ही तेरा मिशन हॉस्पिटल और गुरु का लंगर आई हॉस्पिटल के संचालक हरजीत सिंह सभरवाल को सौंपे। इस अवसर पर ट्रस्ट के सदस्य भी उपस्थित थे। उपकरण में ई सी जी किट्स, ई सी जी टूल किट्स, स्टेशनरी, एडवांस्ड स्टेथोस्कोप, कोविड़ टेबल शील्ड, कोविड़ फेस शील्ड और सैनिटाइजर इत्यादि आइटम्स शामिल थी।

हॉस्पिटल की प्रबंधक जसप्रीत कौर ने ओंकार ट्रस्ट का आभार जताते हुए कहा कि हॉस्पिटल में इस्तेमाल होने वाले यह उपकरण काफी फायदेमंद है और गरीब वर्ग से आने वाले पेशेंट्स के लिए यह उपयोगी साबित होंगे ।

      रविंदर सिंह बिल्ला ने कहा कि उनके ट्रस्ट द्वारा ये कार्य सी एस आर के अंतर्गत किया गया है। सामाजिक हित के कार्य उनकी ट्रस्ट द्वारा निकट भविष्य में भी किये जाते रहेंगे।

 

Chitkara International School Launches Multilingual Communication System

Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh Feb. 04, 2021:- Chitkara International School has introduced multilingual audio circulars, called ‘Chitkara Infobyte’, last week here in Chandigarh. The inclusion of Hindi and Punjabi narrations within the school’s communication system is expected to overcome language barriers and allow easy flow of information among school’s stakeholders. With this initiative, the school aims to bring freshness in the communication mechanisms of schools in North India which continue to be highly English-centric. The step is also believed to improve the reach, receptiveness and impact of school’s interaction with the community at large.

Drawing inspiration from Chitkara University’s Content & Language Integrated Lab (CLIL), the school is focusing on promoting linguistic diversity and equitable education for all. Previously, Chitkara University’s CLIL Lab has undertaken to not only meet the different language-related needs of students, but also help people with speaking and language difficulties communicate through visual gestures or sign languages. With Chitkara Infobyte, the school is believed to have reinforced the university’s mission of reducing and limiting communication gaps among its associates for better reception and impact of information. Further considering it to be an important takeaway of the recently-announced National Education Policy, the school is set to fulfil the policy’s goal of promoting multilingualism along with the Sustainable Development Goal related to quality, inclusive and equitable education for all.

In her follow-up comment on the initiative’s success, the school’s visionary Principal, Dr. Niyati Chitkara said that Chitkara Infobyte caters to the varying linguistic needs of our stakeholders and thus, stands as an aspiration-turned-inspiration for us. We are undoubtedly overwhelmed by the positive and uplifting response of parents, and wish for them to leverage this initiative with as much fervour and enthusiasm. Maintaining her stand, one of the school’s stakeholders further affirmed that the Chitkara Infobyte addresses the unspoken, genuine concern of parents in a truly convenient and wonderful way.

Jimmy's Cocktail-Celebrate the Promise of Love, Romance and Respite with Jimmy’s Cocktails

 Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh Feb. 04, 2021:- Valentine's Day is round the corner and the scramble to decide gifts and planning romantic gestures has begun. . Given the social distancing mandated this year and self-imposed restrictions, many may choose to remain indoors.  But that’s no reason to put the spanner in your Valentines celebrations  in fact, this is the perfect opportunity to show your love by planning a memorable evening 

You’ve picked a classic romantic flick, ordered in a meal from your partners favourite restaurant, filled the vases with roses, asked Alexa to play lilting romantic tunes and lit up every scented candle and tea light in the house. You’ve pulled out all the stops so you don’t miss a night out this Valentine.  Now if only you could get a bartender at home who can pour your favourite cocktails to kickstart this special evening?

Jimmy’s Cocktails is all set to elevate your date night with their Valentine’s Day Limited Edition Party Pack. This complete DIY cocktail kit serves as an ideal gift this Valentines day, so you can raise a toast together in style with bar quality cocktails.

The gift pack comes in an attractive gold and white box, topped with a pink and gold sleeve with a romantic message. Priced at INR 1499, the Valentine’s Day combo pack from Jimmy’s Cocktails has everything you need to set the mood right for the occasion. Available starting February 1, 2021, one can order this exquisite range of cocktails mixers exclusively on jimmyscocktails.com  and their ecommerce partners, Amazon.in, LBB Shop, mensXP and the members only app Cred.

upGrad Creates UK Board with Four Prominent Figures in Global Education

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Chandigarh Feb. 04, 2021:- upGrad, India’s largest higher edtech company announced the appointment of a four-member independent board to build their UK-based operations and accelerate expansion. The board comprises distinguished leaders such as Professor Sir Deian Hopkin, Julie Mercer, Dr. Kishore Sengupta, and Ashwin Assomull.

Sir Deian is currently Principal Advisor at Wells Advisory and Associate Partner Anderson Quigley. Sir Deian was previously Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at London South Bank University (2001-2009) and Expert Adviser, First Minister of Wales (2012-2020). Also on the board is Julie Mercer, who was Global Industry lead for Deloitte’s Education Practice over her 20 years there and is currently a partner at Cairneagle Associates. Another seasoned professional on the board is Dr. Kishore Sengupta, who has been associated with INSEAD and Naval Postgraduate School, California in the past and is now Reader in Operations at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.  Rounding up this quad of illustrious leaders is Ashwin Assomull who is currently a partner at LEK Consulting, and a former Partner and Member of the Emerging Market’s Leadership Team at the Parthenon Group.
Phalgun Kompalli, Co-founder, upGrad commented that we are excited to work with our board to help us achieve our global aspirations. The appointment of this board signals our commitment to moving aggressively ahead with our international expansion strategy.

The edtech company aims to build a strong UK-based business operation to help expand in the region and undertake development plans in the global markets. The board comes with vast experience and myriad skillsets, well-equipped to attract, and build meaningful partnerships, understand the market and its ever-evolving requirements, and build credibility for the brand.  

Sir Hopkin said that one clear consequence of the restrictions imposed by the pandemic has been to widen the search for new ways of delivering high quality higher education. upGrad is a highly successful innovator in the delivery of online learning. Building on its excellent track record of achievement, working in partnership with key universities and major technology enterprises, it is now poised to expand its provision globally and help to transform the future workplace.

Julie Mercer added that she is excited to be working with upGrad to support their plan to bring their offer to the UK.  There has never been a better time to bring a digital-first, student-centered approach to higher education and upskilling and reskilling as we work to rebuild and reshape our economy. Working with university partners and experienced career coaches with a focus on employment outcomes, she believes that upGrad will play an important role in supporting students learn online in partnership with some of the best universities in the world.

Appointment of the illustrious board members comes within a month of the onboarding of Zubin Gandevia as CEO, Asia-Pacific. In 2020, upGrad had also announced an appointment of Saranjit Sangar taking over as the CEO, UK & EMEA. By strengthening its leadership team, upGrad is all set to expand its penetration into the international markets.

CII Shares Agenda for Accelerating Growth with Adviser to UT Administrator

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Chandigarh Feb. 04, 2021:- CII calls for Greater Chandigarh Region Planning Board in line with NCR Planning Board for overall development of Chandigarh Tricity and coordination amongst the respective governments, said Dr S P S Grewal, while interacting with Manoj Parida, Adviser to Administrator, UT Chandigarh yesterday at UT Secretariat. The National Capital Region Planning Board Act was enacted in 1985 with the concurrence of the participating states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The rationale behind this was to promote balanced and harmonized development of the Region, and to avoid any haphazard development.

Dr S P S Grewal said that Prime Minister of India has set a target for Indian economy to attain USD 5 trillion benchmark by the year 2024-25. To attain this target, the UT of Chandigarh also needs to grow in tandem with the national economy or may be even at a much higher rate of growth compared to national average. In this backdrop, CII is of the view that UT Chandigarh can become USD 15 billion economy by the year 2024-25.

Greater Chandigarh Region, i.e., incorporating all the bordering districts while preparing any futuristic plan in consultation with Government of Punjab and Haryana will help in overall development of the Region and facilitate in positioning Chandigarh Region as preferred investment & business destination.  This will certainly help in achieving the goal of USD 15 billion or may be over passing it.

Dr S P S Grewal also called for taking up of the flyover project at the earliest. CII is of the view that flyover should be constructed till Zirakpur for smooth flow of traffic looking in future growth of motor vehicles in and around Chandigarh.  Administration along with the State Governments of Punjab and Haryana may work to construct outer ring roads to restrict entry of transit vehicles. To check vehicular pollution, CII also urged for E-vehicle Policy for UT. CII will reach out to members companies for their interest to put up charging infrastructure in the city.