Mercedes-Benz Introduces Petrol Version of SUV-GLE

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 25^th August:- The country’s largest luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz launched for the first time, a petrol variant of its highest selling SUV, the GLE. The GLE has been an outright bestseller SUV for Mercedes-Benz in India and has created new benchmarks in the segment. GLE 400 4MATIC has been launched with a powerfulV6 petrol engine, in order to provide patrons with an option between a diesel and petrol version. The SUV segment has been the fastest growing for Mercedes-Benz India for the past two years, and underlines the growing penchant of SUVs amongst customers. The GLE 400 4MATIC was introduced byRoland Folger, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and will be available across Mercedes-Benz dealerships.

Roland Folger, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented that Mercedes-Benz has the most comprehensive luxury SUV portfolio in the country. With the launch of the GLE 400 4MATIC, our discerning customers will now have the option of choosing between the petrol and the diesel version of our highest selling SUV. He added that the GLE has been the highest selling SUV ever and with a growing penchant for SUVs among customers, we believe the introduction of the petrol version will further bolster our presence in the luxury SUV segment. For the first time, we are introducing the GLE with a petrol mill and this underscores our strategy of offering the right product for our growing customer base. This is the fourth SUV we have introduced this year and with this variant, we now offer our bestselling SUV in 4 different options, GLE 250d, GLE 350 d, GLE 400 and the dynamic GLE 450 AMG Coupe.

The Managers Network organizes ‘Miss Punjab 2016’ Pageant

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Chandigarh 25^th August:- It’s time to see your dream turning into reality and for that The Managers Network has taken an initiative and set a platform for girls to walk the ramp and fulfill their dream of winning a beauty pageant. The third round of auditions took place in the city beautiful Chandigarh.

The entire event is being organized by the company The Managers Network which is owned by Mohit Sharma, Mubarak Sandhu and Jagjeet Singh. The Managers Network is a full-service event management, media and Fashion Company based in Mohali, Punjab dedicated towards quality and excellence.

These auditions were judged by a panel comprising of four judges the very famous Aman Grewal who won the tittle of Mrs. India Worldwide 2014, Parvinder Waraich owner of SOVI Entertainment and Video Editor, Actress and Singer Nisha Bano and lastly, Singer and Music Composer Gold Boy.

Mrs. India Worldwide 2014 Aman Grewal said that she is very excited for this pageant and being in pageants is not just about beauty. It is more about serving to the community, being a role model and making a difference. Such Pageants teach the goal setting, the “I can do it” attitude and also helps a lot to perform even under pressure.

Actress and Singer Nisha Bano on the same added that to her beauty is about being comfortable and believing in you. The best project you’ll ever work on is your own self.

Singer and Music Composer Gold Boy said that beauty pageants have changed to great extent and it can make a building path for other careers also.

Parvinder Waraich owner of SOVI Entertainment and Video Director said that he think Elegance is the only beauty that never fades and every girl in event is carrying charm, elegance and confidence within herself.

Also, Munish Pundeer, owner of NGO Aashman Foundation, Bobby, Businessman, Adv. Amit Rana, Mmber Bar Council of India were the esteemed guests who were present to grace the event.

To make this event shine even brighter, brands such as Decathlon Mohali, Gold's Gym Mohali, Maverick Chandigarh, Mocha Ludhiana, Prinday, Mubarak Records, Blacklisted Studio, Buzz Chandigarh, RituKolentine's, DG Ethnic Collection, Diet Therapy, Sovi Entertainments, Aashman Foundation, Ghaint Punjab, Nindi Photography, IIHED have associated with The Managers Network and are supporting the event in best possible ways.

The first and second audition was held in the city Ludhiana and Patiala and now third audition were held in Chandigarh in ‘BUZZ’ and the upcoming auditions for The Managers Network ‘Miss Punjab 2016’ pageant with a purpose will be organized in Jalandhar, Mohali and Amritsar. 

SAD-BJP Govt Unleashed Wave of Reforms to Transform Punjab:Sukhbir Singh Badal

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Chandigarh 25^th August:- The SAD-BJP government has unleashed a wave of reforms in the state which have acted as a catalyst for further development on the index of progress & prosperity. Disclosing this while addressing a huge gathering on the inauguration of new District Administrative Complex (DAC) constructed at a cost of Rs. 110.57 crore, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the reforms undertaken by the SAD-BJP Government have changed people's lives for the better as now they can avail 249 citizen centric services  under one roof at 389 sewa kendars in urban areas whereas the rural areas would also see these kendars being commencing operations shortly which would take the number of sewa kendars to around 3000. He also said that such progressive agenda has only been pursued and policies implemented by SAD-BJP government under the leadership of Chief Minister, Parkash Singh Badal.

Coming to the emergence of Mohali as the hub of all things developmental , the Deputy Chief Minister said that the International Airport at Mohali would witness the grand spectacle of starting of international flights from 15th September which would give further boost to trade and commerce in the region.

Divulging more, Sukhbir Badal said that in the coming 5 years Rs. 2500 crore would be spent on the overall development of Mohali which is already on the road to become economic hub of Punjab through Edu city, I.T. city, Medi city and the advent of Infosys. Elaborating more, he said that earlier Mohali used to be ranked third in the tricity but with these feathers in its cap, Mohali has become number one in the entire tricity.

Touching the aspect of road infrastructure, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the work on Chandigarh-Ludhiana 6 lane road and Ropar-Jalandhar road would begin soon. He also reiterated that SAD-BJP government would always continue to strive for the betterment and welfare of the people of Punjab as part of its holy committment with them.

Gurmeet’s Surprise for Geeta Tandon at Zee TV’s Fempowerment Women Achievers Awards 2016

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Chandigarh 25^th August:- Zee TV’s Fempowerment Women Achievers Awards 2016 honoured Indian women for their achievements across various fields at a star-studded ceremony and the glitzy soiree of recognition and celebration of women’s empowerment will be telecast on Zee TV at 1 PM on Sunday, 28th August. A proud recipient of the honour was stunt woman Geeta Tandon. Her inspiring journey through life, starting from child marriage, marital rape and domestic abuse to her resiliently bouncing back and making a name for herself has been well documented by media. Geeta was awarded the most successful stuntwoman of B- Town at the Fempowerment Awards. To her surprise, her rakhi brother and television’s much sought after heartthrob, Gurmeet Choudhary, joined her up on stage and gave her a big hug while she was being felicitated. This was a dream come true for Geeta who was overwhelmed at both the recognition as well as the pleasant surprise from her rakhi brother.

Gurmeet said that geeta and he met and bonded during our stunt-based reality show. She is a wonderful woman and hats off to her resilience and never-say-die attitude. When he heard that she was being felicitated at Zee TV’s Fempowerment Women Achievers Awards, he was super excited. He think it is a wonderful initiative to felicitate women who have worked hard towards achieving their goals in life and made a mark in their respective domains. Geeta’s struggle from being a housewife stuck in a troubled marriage to a stunt woman of repute is marvelous and inspiring.

The awards show lauds women innovators, visionaries, activists & creative minds from the corporate world and showbiz in the presence of noted celebrities including Subhash Ghai, Saroj Khan, Kailash Kher, Rajeev Khandelwal, Dolly Thakore, Chhaya Momaya, Mrunalini Deshmukh, Krishika Lulla, Annurag Batra,  Bhawana Somaaya & Ridham Desai, MD Morgan & Stanley, Gurmeet Choudhry and wife Debina, Rikku , Supriya, Shilji, Sayantani Ghosh, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Ritu Shivpuri, Tanisha Mukherjee, Karan Tacker, Asha Negi, Lavina, Meghna Ghai Puri, ‎Shaina Nath, Rashami Desai Karan Nath and many more.

Brahmakumaris organizes Blood Donation Camp

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Chandigarh 25^th August:- A Blood Donation Camp was organized today at Peace Cottage, Sector51,a branch of Prajapita Brahmakumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya , Head Quarters Mt. Abu. Brahmakumaris , an internationally run NGO ,is working towards World peace ,Universal brotherhood and harmony of the environment including health, religion and humanitarian activities of bringing the world together. In this philanthropic travel, the Blood Donation Camp organized at Peace Cottage ,Sector51 ,one of the most enthusiastic centres of the Brahmakumaris at Chandigarh ,was celebrated to commemorate the grand event of Dadi Prakashmani ji Divas (observed as Universal Brotherhood Day by the Bks) along with Shri Krishna Janamashtami .

A Team of Doctors from PGI visited the centre to monitor and guide all the people who were a part of this human cause. The camp started at 10 in the morning and took place till 2 p.m. Several lovers of humanity and social workers donated blood voluntarily and appreciated the noble endeavor.

To add to the glory of the occasion, B.K Sister Sarika, centre-in charge, Peace Cottage,said that the camp proved to be a great success as citizens of the tricity showed active participation .

The doctors along with the BK family and general public made sure to spread the awareness of donating blood ,as few minutes of our life can save several lives.

श्री हेमकुंट स्कूल में श्री कृष्ण जन्मोत्सव हर्षोल्लास के साथ मनाया गया

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 25^th August:- श्री हेमकुंट पब्लिक स्कूल में श्रीकृष्ण जन्मोत्सव पूरी श्रद्धा-भावना और हर्षोल्लास के साथ मनाया गया। इस मौके पर स्कूल के प्रांगण में एक ओर जहां स्कूल अध्यापकों और समूह स्क्ल विद्यार्थियों की ओर से पूजा अर्चना की गई। वहीं गीत और भजन भी गाए गए। इसके बाद स्कूल में फ्रैंसी ड्रेस और भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की वेश-भूषा में सज धज कर आए बच्चों ने कई तरह के कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुत किया और सभी का मन मोह लिया। इस अवसर पर स्कूल में झांकियां सजाई गईं और भगवान श्रीकृष्ण को झूला झूलाया गया। स्कूल के सीनियर विंग के विद्यार्थियों की ओर से भगवान श्रीकृष्ण और सुदामा की दोस्ती को प्रस्तुत करता नाटक और माखन चोर व कृष्ण की बाल लीलाओं से पूरा समागम हर्षोल्लास के माहौल में सराबोर हो गया। कार्यक्रम को देख कर ऐसा प्रतीत हो रहा था कि मानों भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की जन्माष्टमी किसी स्कूल में विद्धार्थियों की ओर से नहीं बल्कि एक मंदिर में भगवान श्रीकृष्ण के जयकारें गूंज रहे हो।

कार्यक्रम के बारें में जानकारी देते हुए स्क्ल के डायरेक्टर डा. जी.एस. भल्ला और  स्कूल प्रिंसीपल इकबाल कौर ने कहा कि स्कूल में भगवान श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी बनाने के लिए स्कूल को बाखूबी ढंग से सजाया गया। झांकियां बनाई गई और बाल-गोपाल को झूला झूलाने के लिए विशेष तौर पर झूले का आयोजन किया गया जिसके चलते बच्चों ने भगवान को याद करके उनके याद में भजन गीत और कई संस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम भी प्रस्तुत किए गए। उन्होंने बताया कि इस दौरान स्कूली बच्चों को  भगवान श्रीकृष्ण के बारें में विस्तारपूर्वक जानकारी दी गई। कार्यक्रम के अंत में प्रसाद वितरण भी किया गया।

AirAsia Berhad Named ‘Best International Low Cost/Budget Airline’ at the APAI Awards

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 25^th August:- AirAsia Berhad, Asia’s leading and largest low cost airline has been named the ‘Best International Low Cost/Budget Airline’, by the Air Passengers Association of India (APAI) at the APAI Awards 2016. The airline has been presented this coveted title based on a poll conducted by APAI from 28th July 2016 to the 10th of August 2016. AirAsia Berhad is proud to announce that the airline was way above its competitors in the poll.

APAI was started in November 1990 with an aim to protect passengers’ interests redress their grievances and improve air connectivity. Acting as a constant liaison between passengers and airport operators for various matters relating to air travel, APAI is entering its Twenty fifth year of service. Celebrating the Silver Jubilee Anniversary, the association has called for the ‘APAI Awards 2016’ to give away awards in various categories, including Best Full Service Airline-Domestic Best Low Fare Airline — Domestic, Best New Entrant — Domestic, Best Full Service — International Airline, Best International Low Cost / Budget Airline Operating out of/into India, Best Metro Airport, Best Non-Metro Airport.

The award was received by Suresh Nair, General Manager-India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh, AirAsia Berhad, presented by Ram Vilas Paswan, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution at a celebratory ceremony at New Delhi on 24^th Aug 2016. The event was graced by several Union Ministers including Minister for Civil Aviation, Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati, and Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha.

AirAsia is Asia's largest low-cost carrier by passengers carried and jet fleet, with unmatched frequencies. AirAsia was named World’s Best Low-Cost Airline and Asia’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the eighth year in a row by Skytrax.

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