Connect UTCA Cricket League 2016:Chandigarh Police Wins Connect UTCA Cricket League 2016

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 12^th September:- Connect Broadband and UTCA’s joint endeavor ‘Connect UTCA T20 Cricket League’, witnessed its final match between ‘Chandigarh Police’ and ‘High Court Cricket Club’ yesterday, 11 Sep 2016, at Cricket Stadium, Sector 16 Chandigarh.

The match began around 4.30 pm, the day and night match was a stiff competition between two strong teams. MP of Chandigarh, Kirron Kher was the chief guest of the event who was joined by Parimal Rai Advisor to the Chandigarh Administration, who was the guest of honor of the match.

The league began on the 15^th Aug 2016, comprising 8 teams. The teams were divided into two pools and each team from the two said pools played against each other and made their way to the next levels. After a series of power packed matches, the league had its much deserving contenders for the finals.

The audience was also eagerly waiting to see the immensely popular singer Jassimran Singh Keer performs. His charm and energy was contagious and people were seen completely engrossed and swinging to his lively tunes. Jassimran himself seemed quite caught up with the spirit and was seen mingling with the crowd after his performance.

Commenting on the culmination of the Connect UTCA League 2016, Arvind Bali, CEO, Con nect Broadband & Videocon Telecom, said that the knockout league has proven to be a successful experience, serving our purpose of encouraging a lifestyle that is all encompassing. He further added that we will continue with our efforts to facilitate and promote employee satisfaction and also the notion of healthy living.

Mayank Gandhi Injures Hand In Kaala Teeka’s Action Scene

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Chandigarh 12^th September:- The handsome and talented  Mayank Gandhi, who portrays the role of a mentally challenged character- Nandu in Zee TV’s poignant social drama Kaala Teeka is an impressive actor, but above all, he is a committed, thorough professional who believes that the show must go on, no matter what.  The actor who has returned to the show within barely a day or two of his marriage, postponing his honeymoon plans, has injured himself badly and even broken his finger while shooting an action sequence for the show. After taking medication, Mayank continued to shoot and did not take a day off.  The cast and crew of the show were thoroughly impressed by the actor’s dedication and professionalism.
About the accident, Mayank Gandhi said that it was a very intense scene where he had to break the window of the car. He doesn’t know when the madness of Nandu took over and he got carried away. He added that he realized he had crashed his fist into the window with full vengeance only when he saw his hand bleeding. The crew members immediately sprang to their feet and rushed in to help. He consulted the doctor, got his first-aid, had his medicines and decided to finish the sequence with the help of the production house. You have to prioritize work above your comfort if the situation calls for it. The scene was important and the set up was already done. Such accidents keep happening, because of which one shouldn’t stop working. All is well now.

Health Department Starts Field Activities for Prevention & Control of Dengue

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Chandigarh 12^th September:- With the onset of Dengue season, the Malaria Wing of Health Department Chandigarh Administration has geared up Field activities for Prevention & Control of Dengue. The major source of breeding has been found to be the coolers and in house containers. It was also observed during the field analysis that the cases of Dengue are isolated cases and there is no clustering .This indicates that there is no or very little local transmission.

Till now more than 375 cases of dengue has been diagnosed in the health centers located in Chandigarh. Out of these 98 confirmed cases are residents of UT-Chandigarh which have been diagnosed as Dengue fever at various government and private laboratories. One case of Chickengunya has also been detected at Chandigarh. All the above patients detected with Dengue had reported in OPD and there has been no death due to Dengue of Chandigarh resident till date. All these cases have been confirmed after field investigations and on ELISA based method which was initially considered to be the probable cases tested at various private labs.

To further strengthen the preventive activities, daily fumigation is being carried out alongwith strengthening of field activities which includes mass awareness, checking of breeding sources like coolers, containers, tyres and other sources. Till date 28 challans, 50 show cause notices and more than 2000 notices have been issued to the defaulters.

Free Dengue testing facility is available at Department of Virology, PGI Chandigarh, Department of Microbiology GMCH-32, GMSH-16 and District Priority Lab (IDSP) at Civil Hospital Manimajra.

All India Inter University Rowing Championship:Punjabi University Rowers Outshined with Winning 4 Gold

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Chandigarh 12^th September:- On the second day of ongoing All India Inter University Rowing Championship here at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh, Punjabi University Rowers outshined with winning 4 Gold, 1-1 Silver and Bronze medals. Total 18 Men and Women Rowing University teams from all over the country are participating in this championship under the chairmanship of Dr. Gurdeep Kaur Randhawa Director Sports Punjabi University Patiala.

Kurukshetra University is still at second place on second day by winning 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 1Bronze medal. Punjab University Rowers Navneet Kaur Sirthala (Samrala) won two Gold Medals, whereas Gurwinder Singh won 1Gold and 1 Bronze Medal.

In Single Scull competition Navneet Kaur of Punjabi University got Gold Medal whereas Navneet Kaur and Amandeep Kaur from same University won Gold Medal in Double Scull competition.

Mandeep Kaur, Kawaljeet Kaur and Gagandeep Kaur of Punjabi University won Gold Medal in the event Coxless Fours. On the other hand Gurwinder Singh and Sukhwinder Singh successfully got Gold Medal in Double Scull event, whereas Gurwinder Singh got Bronze Medal in Single Scull. In Women section Punjabi University Rowers Mandeep Kaur and Monika won Silver Medal in Women Coxless Pair event.

University of Cambridge Signs MoU with Bharti Foundation:To Promote Crop Research and Productivity Improvement

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Chandigarh 12^th September:- The University of Cambridge and Bharti Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to conduct corn and baby corn crop improvement research Programme in India. The Programme is scheduled to be funded through a grant from Bharti Foundation to the University of Cambridge. The grant will support a three-year research programme carried out between Cambridge’s Department of Plant Sciences and the Cambridge Centre for Crop Science (3CS), Punjab Agricultural University and FieldFresh Foods.

The Research Programme will be led by FieldFresh Foods in India in partnership with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). The field trials during research will be conducted at FieldFresh’s Agri Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Ladhowal (Ludhiana), Punjab, where the Company is currently running various crop management trials and partners with farmers to improve overall crop economics. The ACE is one of its kind facilities in the country focusing on one of the most underserved sector in the country - 'Horticulture'.

Announcing the initiative, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, said that we are hugely grateful to the Bharti Foundation for this generous gift, which not only helps us to address one of the fundamental problems facing a growing global population, that of food security, but also strengthens our deep-rooted relationships with India, its universities and industry.

The collaborative research will examine the relationship between the genetic make-up, environmental factors and crop management of corn in order to develop a production system that is more resilient and helps reduce production costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The findings will be further translated into guidance for small farmers in India to promote sustainability, financial stability and to eradicate food shortages.

Commenting on the research partnership, Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises and Co-Founder, Bharti Foundation, said that our research partnership with Cambridge University underlines our commitment to support high level research in the country in collaboration with premier institutions. The current Programme will not just significantly impact productivity and farmer income but help promote the cause of sustainable agriculture in the country.

Airtel Offers ‘Maheene Bhar Ka Internet’ at Rs 29

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Chandigarh 12^th September:- Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s largest telecommunications services provider, today announced the launch of ‘Maheene Bhar ka Internet’ prepaid data pack at just Rs. 29*. The new pack with 30 days validity is an affordable option for customers to stay online through the month without having to worry about pack validity. This pack is aimed at first time and occasional data users, who have basic data requirement such as internet browsing and social media/IM.   

Commenting on the newly launched offer, Ajai Puri, Director, Operations (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel said that millions of Indians get online over their mobile phones through small denomination data packs that have limited validity. Our research has shown that these customers are looking for an affordable entry level product that allows them to stay online longer and not worry about pack validity. ‘Mahine Bhar Ka Internet’ is a proposition that enables customers to overcome the ‘validity barrier’ and for less than Re 1 per day stay online through the month. This product will be particularly relevant in the rural and semi-urban markets and help in improving data penetration.

Jagmeet Brar Hails ‘Kisaan Manifesto’ and Rebutts Captain's Remarks

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Chandigarh 12^th September:- Jagmeet Singh Brar has hailed the ‘Kisaan Manifesto’ released by AAP’s National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal in Baghapurana yesterday as a very well drafted comprehensive solution that will lay the foundation for the revival of Punjab’s rural economy and ailing farming sector.

Jagmeet Singh Brar said that the ‘Kisaan Manifesto’ had covered the pain areas of Punjab’s farming sector and provided a much needed ray of hope to distressed farmers who were on the verge on suicide he commented that this manifesto is the result of months of sincere hard work and efforts of the ‘Bolda Punjab’ team led by Kanwar Sandhu, and it reflects the real pain of farmers, it gives Punjab a new ray of hope and brings out real solutions to real problems.

Thanking the people of Punjab for their overwhelming response at yesterday’s event he said the crowd had surpassed the Maghi rally he had praised openly while still in Congress and added “Despite every Akali roadblock there was a sea of Punjabis at Baghapurana yesterday and a Tsunami of hope started when this manifesto was released. Urging farmers to stay strong in the face of rising debt he appealed that only a few months are left for winds of change to bring in good times in Punjab, ‘Tagde Reho, Umeed Na Chaddeyo’.

He thanked the manifesto team and AAP’s leadership for incorporating the key suggestions of Lok Hit Abhiyan in the manifesto and said “I thank the manifesto committee for including the solutions that Lok Hit Abhiyan had proposed during our door to door campaign over the last months and we will now take this manifesto to the people of Punjab and ask for their support in 2017.

Brushing aside Captain Amarinder’s remark that the manifesto was copied from Congress he said that Amarinder should get his memory checked  Congress has not released a manifesto yet, how can we copy something that doesn’t exist? On the other hand, he started a campaign for a Loan Settlement Ordinance in May from Chapperchiri – Bajwa and Amarinder started to copy those two weeks ago.

He also laughed off Captain’s tweet saying Kejriwal had no knowledge of agriculture and jibed “If Amarinder thinks he’s an agriculture expert because of his Cherry farming experience then his manifesto will be a joke book.

IIM Calcutta Introduces Post Graduate Certificate in General Management

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Chandigarh 12^th September:- Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C) the first Indian business school crowned with triple international accreditations by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AMBA (Association of MBAs) and EQUIS ( the three major international accreditation bodies for Business Schools), has announced first of its kind course,  “Post Graduate Certificate in General Management” (PGCGM).

The course aims at developing competence in the theoretical foundations of management, and simultaneously seeks to inculcate a broad-based understanding of how the theories of management may be applied to managerial problems. The programme, developed in conjunction with the different academic groups at IIM Calcutta, offers a holistic understanding of the practice of management. Designed as a part-time programme and delivered through the direct-to-device mode, PGCGM provides participants the opportunity to develop applied competencies in general management with minimal impact on their work schedule and professional commitments.

Commenting on this, Prof. Uttam Kumar Sarkar, Dean, New Initiatives & External Affairs, IIM Calcutta said that the demand among young working professionals for having access to state-of-the-art general management education from a premier institute like IIM Calcutta from the convenience of their home or office without having to leave their jobs has hitherto remained under-served.  He said that to fulfill this expectation IIM Calcutta has conceived this innovative PGCGM programme aimed at working executives having two to five years’ experience. Admissions will be offered only to deserving candidates using well-established test sores. The content delivery, examination, and certification process will be administered using a balanced mix of direct-to-device technology and multiple visits to the campus for maintaining the academic standard in due recognition of their mobility constraints.

ਸਿੰਕਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਲੂਕਾ ਨੇ ਨਵੇਂ ਬੀ.ਡੀ.ਪੀ.ਓਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਨਿਯੁਕਤੀ ਪੱਤਰ

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Chandigarh 12^th September:- ਪੇਂਡੂ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਚਾਇਤ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਕੈਬਨਿਟ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਲੂਕਾ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਨਵ-ਨਿਯੁਕਤ ਬਲਾਕ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਚਾਇਤ ਅਫਸਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਅੱਜ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਭਵਨ, ਮੋਹਾਲੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਿਯੁਕਤੀ ਪੱਤਰ ਸੌਂਪੇ ਗਏ। ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਲੂਕਾ ਨੇ ਨਵ-ਨਿਯੁਕਤ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਮੁਬਾਰਕਬਾਦ ਦਿੰਦਿਆਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਵੱਡੇ ਪੱਧਰ 'ਤੇ ਹਰ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਨੌਜਵਾਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨੌਕਰੀਆਂ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ ਜਾ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਪੰਚਾਇਤ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਚਾਇਤ ਸਕੱਤਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਭਰਤੀ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਿਆ ਚੱਲ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਜਲਦੀ ਵੀ ਪੰਚਾਇਤ ਸਕੱਤਰ ਨਿਯੁਕਤ ਕੀਤੇ ਜਾਣਗੇ, ਜਿਸ ਨਾਲ ਪੰਚਾਇਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਕੰਮਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਰ ਤੇਜ਼ੀ ਆਏਗੀ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਨਵੇਂ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣਾ ਕੰਮ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਨਦੇਹੀ ਅਤੇ ਈਮਾਨਦਾਰੀ ਨਾਲ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਨਾ ਦਿੱਤੀ। ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਲੂਕਾ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਪੇਂਡੂ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਨਾਲੋਂ ਹੋਰ ਕੋਈ ਵੱਡੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।

ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਲੂਕਾ ਨੇ ਨਵ-ਨਿਯੁਕਤ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਨਿਯੁਕਤੀ ਪੱਤਰਾਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਧਾਰਾ ਕੱਕੜ ਨੂੰ ਬਲਾਕ ਦੀਨਾ ਨਗਰ ਵਿਖੇ ਬੀ.ਡੀ.ਪੀ.ਓ. ਨਿਯੁਕਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਸੇ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਗੁਰਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਨਾਗਰਾ ਨੂੰ ਬਲਾਕ ਅਜਨਾਲਾ, ਅਭਿਨਵ ਗੋਇਲ ਨੂੰ ਬਲਾਕ ਫੂਲ, ਗੁਰਇਕਬਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੂੰ ਬਲਾਕ ਸੁਧਾਰ, ਅਤੇ ਕੁਸਮ ਅਗਰਵਾਲ ਨੂੰ ਬਲਾਕ ਅਬੋਹਰ ਵਿਖੇ ਬੀ.ਡੀ.ਪੀ.ਓ. ਨਿਯੁਕਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਦੇ ਡਾਇਰੈਕਟਰ ਜੀ.ਕੇ . ਸਿੰਘ, ਜੁਆਇੰਟ ਡਾਇਰੈਕਟਰ ਰਮਿੰਦਰ ਕੌਰ ਬੁੱਟਰ ਅਤੇ ਡਿਪਟੀ ਡਾਇਰੈਕਟਰ ਗੁਰਦਿਆਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਚੱਠਾ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀ ਹਾਜ਼ਰ ਸਨ।