Maharishi Dayanand Public School organizes Poster Making Competition

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- Maharishi Dayanand Public School Daria, Chandigarh organized a Poster Making Competition in collaboration with Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST), Chandigarh. Maximum students participated in the competition. This competition was divided into two categories i.e., junior and senior. Through the competition students expressed that five principles of renewable sources of energy are the sun, the wind, flowing water, biomass and heat from within the earth. Solar energy comes directly from the sun. The sun is a constant natural source of heat and light. Its radiation can be converted into electricity. Wind turbines produce electricity. Hydro-turbines use water power to generate hydroelectricity. Biomass is used to make heat, electricity and liquid fuels.

In junior category   Kumkum, Vishal, Tushar, Harminder bagged first, second and third prize and consolation prize  while Syshant, Rohit and Dhruvash in senior category got first, second , third and consolation position respectively.

Principal Dr .Vinod Kumar gave away prizes to the winners. He told that the main aim of this competition was to create awareness about Renewable energy in daily life.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association Holds its General House Meeting

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- The General House Meeting of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, Chandigarh has been convened today to discuss the issues related to the parking problems faced by the Members of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association in which it has been unanimously decided that there will a tow away zone from entry gate including gate no. 1, 2 and 4 to near rock garden side i.e. exit gate and there will be one way entry from Secretariat side.

Further it has been unanimously passed that private vehicles will not be allowed except Ola and Uber cabs in which Members of the Bar are sitting. The New Car stickers will be given to Members of the Bar with effect from 08.08.2017.

The above said resolution has been passed by show off hands by the Members of the Bar. Further it has been unanimously decided that Rs. 500/- shall be charged as fine from the Members of the Bar who will park their vehicles in tow away zone.

Surya Foundation Distributes Sewing Machines & Beauty Kits to Beneficiaries of Vocational Training Courses

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- The Surya Foundation, NGO today organized a valedictory function to give away the certificates and Kits to the beneficiaries of Vocational training courses in the trades of Beauty culture and Cutting and Tailoring.

Dr. Ramneek Sharma, Director of the Surya Foundation informed that these courses were conducted and successfully completed at Village Pabhat of Zirakpur in collaboration with SOSVA (north).

Beneficiaries were given sewing machines and Beauty Kits to start working from day one. Each course had 25 beneficiaries each.

SPEAK India organizes Inter School Painting Competition at Saravhitkari School

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- SPEAK India (Society for Promotion of Ethical & Affordable Health Care) organized an interschool painting competition  at Saravhitkari School, Sector 40 D on healthy lifestyle.  Welcoming Dr. Kumar Principal of the school B.S.Kanwar, underlined a big role of schools and teachers in health education. Over a 100 students from 10 different schools showed their creativity & painting skills in the competition. Students made drawings with strong messages against use of drugs, eating fast food etc.

Dr. R.Kumar a Senior Eye specialist & President of SPEAK introduced the subject before the onset of competition and called upon the youth to inculcate healthy habits to usher in Healthy India.  Dr. Ram Kumar While emphasizing the role of healthy life style i.e. balanced and appropriate foods, regular yoga and exercises, adequate sleep, ethics in every aspect of life, he focused on young children’s habits that lead to poor health. He specially focused on the necessity of 10-12 glasses of water per day.  He advised school canteens to set a good example by banning fried foods, high carbohydrate foods and colas and teas and make a paradigm shift to fruits, sprouts, curds etc He cautioned over the abuse of medicines, diagnostic tests, interventions by the patients and doctors.

Dr. R. Kumar said that most ailments are trivial and are self limiting. Many other symptoms may be due to underlying stress. The consultation of a doctor, use of medicines of surgery should not be a habit-it should be done when absolutely necessary.

Rashim Verma, Fine Art Teacher, of the School said that the students were divided into two groups Grade 6-8 & Grade 9-12. The prizes to the winning students will be given by Sanjay Tandon, who will be the chief guest at the school function on August 5.

It is noteworthy that Speak India plans to hold street plays, full length plays, one act play competition, Kavi sammelan, Wakathon, yoga competition, debates and talks to spread the twin messages of healthy life style and to avoid abuse of medical resources. This is a part of 'selling health through education' campaign and youth is the most fertile medium for the same. 

ਬਲਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਿੱਧੂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਦੀਆਂ 230 ਲੜਕੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਉਪਹਾਰ ਵਜੋਂ ਵਧੀਆ ਸੂਟ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਅਤੇ ਦਰਜਾ-4 ਮੁਲਾਜ਼ਮ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਤੇ ਮਿਡ ਡੇ ਮੀਲ ਵਰਕਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਸੂਟ

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਮਾਡਲ ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਸੈਕੰਡਰੀ ਸਕੂਲ 3 ਬੀ 1 ਵਿਖੇ ਰੱਖੜੀ ਦਾ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ ਸ਼ਰਧਾ ਤੇ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਨਾਲ ਮਨਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ। ਸਥਾਨਕ ਵਿਧਾਇਕ ਬਲਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਿੱਧੂ ਨੂੰ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥਣਾਂ ਨੇ ਰੱਖੜੀਆਂ ਬੰਨੀਆਂ। ਬਲਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਿੱਧੂ ਨੇ ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਸਕੂਲ ਦੀਆਂ 11ਵੀਂ ਅਤੇ ਬਾਰਵੀਂ ਦੀਆਂ 230 ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥਣਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਉਪਹਾਰ ਵਜੋਂ ਵਧੀਆ ਸੂਟ ਦਿੱਤੇ। ਇਸ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਹੀ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਦੇ ਦਰਜਾ-4 ਮੁਲਾਜ਼ਮ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਚਾਰ ਮਿਡ ਡੇ ਮੀਲ ਵਰਕਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਆਪਣੇ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਰੱਖੜੀ ਦੇ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ ਦੇ ਮੱਦੇਨਜਰ ਵਧੀਆ ਸੂਟ ਦਿੱਤੇ। 

ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਉਪਰੰਤ ਬਲਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਿੱਧੂ ਨੇ ਸਕੂਲ ਵਿਖੇ ਹੋ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਜੋਨਲ ਪੱਧਰ ਦੀਆਂ ਚੱਲ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਖੇਡਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਵੀ ਸਿਰਕਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਖਿਡਾਰੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਮੇਂ ਦੇ ਹਾਣੀ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਿਤ ਕੀਤਾ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸੀਪਲ ਡਾ: ਗਿੰਨੀ ਦੁੱਗਲ ਨੇ ਬਲਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਿੱਧੂ ਨੂੰ ਸਕੂਲ ਦੇ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਨਿੱਘਾ ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਆਖਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਵੀ ਕੀਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਦਿਵਾਇਆ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਸਕੂਲ ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਦੇ ਮਿਆਰ ਨੂੰ ਊੱਚਾ ਚੁੱਕਣ ਲਈ ਪੂਰੀ ਵਾਹ ਲਾਉਣਗੇ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਦਿਅਕ ਅਤੇ ਖੇਡਾਂ ਦੇ ਖੇਤਰ ਵਿਚ ਸਕੂਲ ਦੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਆਪਣਾ ਨਾਮ ਕਮਾ ਕੇ ਇਸ ਸਕੂਲ ਦਾ ਨਾਂ ਰੋਸਨ ਕਰਨਗੇ।

ਇਸ ਮੌਕ ਬਲਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਿੱਧੂ ਦੇ ਸਿਆਸੀ ਸਲਾਹਕਾਰ ਹਰਕੇਸ ਚੰਦ ਸ਼ਰਮਾ, ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਡਿਪਟੀ ਮੇਅਰ ਰਿਸਵ ਜੈਨ, ਕੌਂਸਲਰ ਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਰਾਣਾ, ਸੁਰਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਰਾਜਪੂਤ, ਜਸਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਣਕੂ, ਗੁਰਸਾਹਿਬ ਸਿੰਘ, ਅਮਰੀਕ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੋਮਲ, ਇੰਦਰਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਖੋਖਰ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੁਹਾਲੀ ਸਿਟੀ ਕਮੇਟੀ, ਗੁਰਦੇਵ ਸਿੰਘ ਚੋਹਾਨ, ਉਪ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਗੁਰਚਰਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਬਮਰਾ, ਸਤਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ, ਕੇ.ਐਨ.ਐਸ. ਸੋਢੀ, ਐਸ.ਚੌਧਰੀ, ਅਮਰਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ, ਕੁਲਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ, ਅਮਨਇੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ, ਰਘਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਰਵਾਹਾ, ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸੀਪਲ ਚੌਧਰੀ (ਰਿਟਾਇਰ) ਸਮੇਤ ਸ਼ਹਿਰੀ ਪੰਤਵੰਤੇ ਅਤੇ ਸਕੂਲ ਦੇ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਵੀ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਸਨ।

Strengthen the Special Bond With Your Sibling This RakshaBandhan with Blue Dart Rakhi Express

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- Blue Dart, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics company, once again strengthens the special bond between siblings this Raksha Bandhan with ‘Rakhi Express’. Blue Dart Rakhi Express is a unique, customized service that caters to both the international and domestic market and is available at all Blue Dart – DHL retail stores across Blue Dart Country.

Through its wide network of 35,125locations in India, Blue Dart’s Rakhi Express will enable customers to go beyond boundaries to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, with a secure and timely delivery of your ‘Rakhis’ anywhere in the country.

Sisters can walk in to any Blue Dart-DHL retail store to send their ‘Rakhis’ in a specially designed ‘Rakhi Envelope’ with a personalized greeting card for 250/- only. 5 lucky customers stand a chance to win an exclusive Dell Tablet and much more by filling a slogan form that makes them eligible to participate.

Commenting on this festive occasion, Ketan Kulkarni, Senior Vice President & Head– Marketing, Corporate Communications & Sustainability, Blue Dart, said that Rakhi is a symbol of the eternal bond between a brother and sister. With Rakhi Express we are trying to go beyond boundaries to strengthen this bond. We are sensitive to the fact that customers demand a speedy and hassle free experience, when dispatching this special token of love to their sibling. Through this service we will once again give sisters an opportunity to be connected in the spirit of Raksha Bandhan and manifest love for their brothers who reside away from them. Blue Dart has always been a customer centric company and we are constantly exploring new ways to provide value added services to meet our customers’ needs. Adding up to the festivities and excitement, 5 lucky customers stand a chance to win an exclusive Dell Tablet by taking part in a slogan based contest.

12 HD & SD Channels of Discovery Communications Now Available on Vodafone Play

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- Facilitating the entertainment needs of the upwardly mobile and always on the move young Indian looking for hyper-personalised, bespoke experiences: Vodafone Play, a one-stop entertainment destination to enjoy streaming of content; be it Live TV, popular shows, latest movies or trending music videos, today announced a strategic partnership with Discovery Communications, expanding its infotainment content portfolio for its subscribers across genres. 

Vodafone Play will offer a bouquet of 12 channels from Discovery Communications India portfolio on its platform. From science to traveling, Vodafone Play user have a wide choice of viewing channels like Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery HD World, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery Kids, Investigation Discovery (ID), Animal Planet HD World, TLC HD World, Discovery Tamil and a sports channel DSPORT.

Commenting on the partnership, Dipankar Ghoshal, National Head, VAS, and Content, Vodafone India, said that Vodafone Play is a single window offering content across genres and languages and this association with Discovery strengthens our infotainment category. All consumers, including the Velvet Rope Generation, can now watch what they want, when they want and how they want. Our partnership with Discovery Communications will make their channels now accessible to Vodafone Play users to be viewed at their convenience.

Vijay Rajput, Sr. Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Product Distribution, Discovery Communications India, said that as the media ecosystem continues to evolve, we remain focused on delivering more content, across more screens, to more people. We are happy that Vodafone Play subscribers will now have access to Discovery’s rich storytelling at their fingertips.