Lions Club Chandigarh Prosperity & Sai Tara Ummat Foundation Conduct Green Diwali Campaign

By Trictynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th October:-- Lions Club Chandigarh Prosperity and Sai Tara Ummat Foundation in association with Forest and Wild life Department Chandigarh organized a Green Diwali Campaign at Sector -17 Plaza Chandigarh which was graced by the esteemed presence of Home Secretary Chandigarh Administration Anurag Aggarwal, as Chief guest, Mayor of Chandigarh Arun Sood as Guest of honour and Chief Conservator, Forest & Wild life Deptt., Santosh Kumar IFS  as guest of honour. Dr. Deepti Shastri welcomed the Chief guest with bouquet Plants were provided by the Forest and Wild life Deptt. Approximately 1000 Saplings were distributed among people by the distinguished guests and members of the Lions Club and Sai Tara NGO as a part of this late evening campaign.  A play was also organized to convey the message of Green Diwali to save the environment. Senior  members of the Lion club motivated the general public by showing placards, Banners, and by counseling the people to  celebrate Green Diwali and say no to crackers to save the earth from green house gases.

On this occasion Lion Deshraj Thakral, President Lions Club Chandigarh Prosperity said that this small effort can bring big changes and we can give green future to our younger generation. He appealed the people to adopt “Each One Plant One” approach on this holy festival. He stated that safe environment is must for the healthy life for all of us and crackers add many dangerous elements in the air. Firing crackers are just making our life bitter intentionally. He also stated that Diwali must be celebrated by keeping our traditional ethics and moral values in mind. He stated that Each one should gift plants to others on this Diwali.

Dr. Deepti Shastri, Chairperson, Sai Tara Ummat Foundation (NGO) praised the idea of organizing this much needed campaign to aware the people of the tricity towards the environment. She further added that it’s a great move and I strongly feel such awareness will make people more responsible and realize how important this earth is to us. More than talking we should work towards it. If we fail to act now then it might be too late when we really think to do something. She insisted that everyone should contribute their best towards saving the earth, after all this is our home and it should remain a safe place to live for our future generation also. 

Lion R.K.Rana, Past Distt. Governer Lions Club Distt. 321- F, mentioned that this task can never be completed with drives and campaigns but each one of us must be serious enough to adopt these things as habits. He also stated that in saving this environment, we have miles to go in making this earth a better place to live.He also paid his gratitude for the cooperation of Chandigarh Administration and Forest deptt. And thanked to Home Secretary, Anurag Aggarwal and Mayor Arun Sood for gracing the occasion.  He also complemented to Chief Conservator, Forest and wild life Deptt. Santosh Kumar, IFS, for extraordinary support and cooperation for this noble cause.

Eurokids Tiny-Tots Spreads Message of 'Green Diwali'

By Trictynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th October:-- Spreading message to celebrate ‘Green Diwali’, the tiny-tots  and their parents gathered at Eurokids preschool, Sector 37-D to celebrate Diwali with great zest and zeal today. The celebrations were organized to highlight the need for a ‘cracker-free diwali’ and also give tiny-tots an opportunity to exhibit their creative talent.

The host of creative activities was organized to spread awareness about celebrating a ‘green diwali’. Kids displayed creativity designed placards saying “no to crackers” and “yes to green Diwali”. Their parents also joined them in this effort by pledging to have a smoke-free Diwali.

Meanwhile in tune with Eurokids tradition to foster strong family ties, a ‘Kiddie Diwali Fete’ was the main event during program where mothers and children dressed-up traditionally to give festivity to the event. 

Mothers showed their talent in making of diya, candle, sweets and rangoli. The tiny tots took part in different activities with their educators and parents, To give a feel of how diyas are made , a potter’s wheel was installed in the campus. A potter showed how lifeless clay took shape into a diya which was a mesmerizing experience for the little ones.

स्वरोजगार जीवन का आधार’ पुस्तक के 2016-17 संस्करण का विमोचन

By Trictynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th October:-- हरियाणा के राज्यपाल के सचिव डा. अमित कुमार अग्रवाल ने आज अपने कार्यालय में ‘स्वरोजगार जीवन का आधार’ पुस्तक के 2016-17 संस्करण का विमोचन किया। लेखक हरीश बंसल द्वारा यह पुस्तक स्वरोजगार के महत्व पर विस्तार से प्रकाश डालती है।

इस अवसर पर डा. अग्रवाल ने लेखक को बधाई देते हुए कहा कि यह पुस्तक बेरोजगारी के इस युग में युवाओं के लिए पथ-प्रदर्शक का काम करेगी। उन्होंने कहा कि युवाओं को नौकरियों के पीछे भागने की अपेक्षा अपने उद्यम स्थापित कर दूसरों को भी रोजगार देने वाले बनना चाहिए। पुस्तक के लेखक हरीश बंसल ने बताया कि इस पुस्तक में युवाओं को स्वरोजगार स्थापित करने के लिए आवश्यक संसाधन जुटाने के तरीके बताए गए हैं। उन्होंने बताया कि अनेक ऐसे व्यवसाय हैं जिनमें युवा दो-चार हजार रूपये की मामूली लागत पर भी अच्छा काम कर सकते हैं। इस पुस्तक में ऐसे व्यवसायों की जानकारी भी दी गई है। उन्होंने बताया कि उन्होंने 2005 में स्वरोजगार योजना नामक संस्करण तैयार किया था जिसे गुड़गांव जिला के सब पुस्तकालयों में अनुमोदित किया गया।

Administration Appeals All Resident & Consumers to Remain Cautious and Vigilant while Purchasing Sweets

By Trictynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th October:-- In view of coming festival season the Food Safety & Standards Department of Chandigarh Administration, Chandigarh appeal to all the resident and consumers to remain cautious and vigilant while purchasing sweet meats, bakery products, beverages, dry fruits etc from market. They should ensure that the food items they purchase are to be purchased from the license shops which observe complete hygiene and use quality products, so that there would be no harm to their health. In case any of the consumers observe/ see anything abnormal, he may ensure the quality report.

The matter to the department of Food Safety & Standards, Govt. Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, Chandigarh or at emergency phone No. 102. Similarly the Food Business Operators, the manufacturers and distributors dealing in the aforesaid food items are also instructed to observe the complete hygiene while preparing and dealing in these food articles and to act as per the provisions of Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 in letter and spirit to avoid any untoward incident. Prompt and appropriate action under the law would be initiated by the enforcement officers i.e. Food Safety Officers of this office as and when required.

Ryan International School Organizes 4th International Festival of Performing Arts

By Trictynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th October:-- The 4^th International Festival of Performing Arts hosted by Ryan International School, Chandigarh concluded with the presentation of musical performance by more than 1600 students of the school. The aim of this two day festival was to create a bond between various cultures across the globe. This Mega Event had the children performing the Finnish, Latvian; Egyptian & Zimbabwe dance forms that mesmerized the audience. The highlight of the program was presentation of Ballet- ‘Brighter Tomorrow’ based on Nirbhaya Case. This Ballet hit the emotional cord of the audience. It showcased beautiful expressions of pain, anger, desperation & fright. It depicted the entire journey of the life of women. The Ballet ended on the positive note of the Women Empowerment.
Performance on the theme ‘Peace’ by the Latvian choreographer highlighted its importance of peace in today’s hectic life. Drums of India took the audience in the world of sound, symphony and synchronization. Vibrant colors of India, the Finnish dance created the National Symbols using huge props that left all the guests spell bound. The Egyptian Dance celebrated the freedom & empowerment to women. Besides, the prayer dance took them into the spiritual world and “Vande Matarm Dance” evoked the feeling of patriotism and when the huge tri color covered the stage the packed house applauded the performers.

CRB School Celebrates Diwali Festival with Great Pomp:Appeals Students to Celebrate Diwali as a Green Diwali

By Trictynews Reporter

Chandigarh 27^th October:-- The students and staff of CRB Public school, sector-7B, Chandigarh celebrated “Diwali” with great pomp and show today. The students made all the big efforts to make grand Rangolis decorated with diyas and all accessories for Rangoli Competition. The school students also decorated candles and diyas for a lightened Diwali. Few of them also made beautiful greeting cards for their near and dear ones. Even the children of Kindergarten were not left aback. They came in their traditional party outfits and had all the fun in Diwali Celebrations. They also participated in Diya and Candle decorations.

The principal, Mrs. Sangeeta Mittal passed the message of a very prosperous and Happy Diwali along with togetherness to everyone. She also appealed to the students that say no to crackers on this Diwali and celebrate Diwali as a Green Diwali.