Citizen Awareness Group & Laghu Udyog Bharti organizes Awareness Programe on ZED

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 08^th March:- Laghu Udyog Bharati & organized a one day awareness program on Zero Defect Zero Effect Manufacturing Scheme at Hotel Pelican sensitize the entrepreneurs from various Industries regarding the new initiative ZED scheme of the MSME, Govt. of India. Program was attended by about 50 entrepreneurs of the region.

Ajit Balaji Joshi, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh was the chief guest for the occasion. He explained briefly the visions of honorable Prime Minister “Zero Defect Zero Defect” and how is it the need of the hour to remain competitive in global market. He explained that this program support ‘Make in India’ campaign.

Professor Naresh Chawla from TQM Centre of PEC University of Technology was the Keynote Speaker. He briefed about the ZED Certification, procedures and benefits and also shared his experience with the audience.  He emphasized that the key objective of the scheme is to encourage MSMEs to constantly upgrade their quality standards in products and processes.

R.K. Verma, Asst. Director, MSME-DI also added to the awareness about the importance of doing Energy Efficient manufacturing and other initiatives taken up by Govt. of India for MSMEs.

Other dignitaries present were Surinder Verma from Citizen Awareness group and  A.L Agrawal of, President Laghu Udyog Bharati Yudhveer Kaura and Vice President Rakesh Agrawal shared their experiences about the importance of quality and promoting adaptation of Quality tools/systems.

Sanjeev Gupta, expressed gratitude to all the entrepreneurs for active participation and making the even a success.

ਕੌਮਾਂਤਰੀ ਔਰਤ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ 'ਤੇ ਗਰਲਜ਼ ਰਾਈਜ਼ ਫਾਰ ਮੋਹਾਲੀ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 08^th March:- ਔਰਤ ਹੀ ਸਮਾਜ ਦੀ ਜਨਮ ਦਾਤੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਸੁਸਾਇਟੀ ਨੇ ਹੀ ਔਰਤ ਨੂੰ ਔਰਤ ਵਿਰੁੱਧ ਹੋ ਰਹੇ ਧੱਕੇ ਵਿਰੁੱਧ ਖੜ੍ਹੇ ਹੋਣ ਲਈ ਮਜਬੂਰ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ| ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿਚਾਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਵਾ 'ਗਰਲਜ਼ ਰਾਈਜ਼ ਫਾਰ ਮੋਹਾਲੀ' ਵੱਲੋਂ ਅੱਜ 'ਕੌਮਾਂਤਰੀ ਔਰਤ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ' ਨੂੰ ਸਮਰਪਿਤ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਵੱਖ ਵੱਖ ਬੁਲਾਰਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਕੀਤਾ| ਇਹ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਚਾਰ ਸੈਸ਼ਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੁਕੰਮਲ ਹੋਇਆ|

ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਦੀ ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਸੰਸਥਾ ਦੀ ਸੰਸਥਾਪਕ ਅਤੇ ਵਾਰਡ ਨੰਬਰ 29 ਫੇਜ਼ 11 ਤੋਂ ਮਿਉਂਸਪਲ ਕੌਾਸਲਰ ਬੀਬੀ ਉਪਿੰਦਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਕੌਰ ਬੋਲਦਿਆਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਹੱਕਾਂ ਲਈ ਲੜਨ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਨਾਲ ਮਾੜੇ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧ 'ਤੇ ਵੀ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ ਚੁੱਕਣ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਰੂਰਤ ਹੈ ਜਿਸ ਕਾਰਨ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦਾਬੇ 'ਚ ਰਹਿਣਾ ਪਿਆ| ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਸਮਾਜ ਔਰਤ ਬਿਨਾ ਸਰਵਾਈਵ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਸਕਦਾ| ਘਰ 'ਚ ਕੀਤੇ ਕੰਮ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਤ ਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀ ਇਕਾਨਮੀ ਦੀ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਨਹੀਂ| ਇਹ ਅਨਪੇਡ ਵਰਕ ਹੈ| ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਔਰਤ ਦਾ ਕੰਮ ਜੇਕਰ ਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀ ਜੀਡੀਪੀ ਚ ਜੋੜਿਆ ਜਾਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਇਹ 27 ਫੀਸਦੀ ਦੇ ਵਾਧੇ ਨਾਲ ਅੱਗੇ ਵਧੇਗੀ | ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਅੱਜ ਦੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਔਰਤ ਦੀ ਜੇਕਰ ਮਰਦ ਘਰ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਵੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਔਰਤ ਨੂੰ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਕਰਨਾ ਪੈਦਾ ਹੈ ਪਰੰਤੂ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਜ਼ਾਨਾ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਕਰ ਲਈ, ਘਰ ਚਲਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਕਦੇ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਮਿਲਦਾ|

'ਕਾਰਪੋਰੇਟ ਜਗਤ ਅਤੇ ਔਰਤ' ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਨਦੀਪ ਕੌਰ, ਜਨਰਲ ਮੈਨੇਜਰ, ਗਾਹਕ ਸੇਵਾ, ਵੋਡਾਫੋਨ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਬਰਾਬਰ ਕੰਮ, ਬਰਾਬਰ ਤਨਖਾਹ ਕੋਈ ਫਿਲਾਸਫੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਸਗੋਂ ਕਿਰਤ ਕਾਨੂੰਨਾਂ ਗੱਲ ਹੈ| ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਕੰਪਨੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮਰਦਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਘੱਟ ਤਨਖਾਹ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ| ਘਰ 'ਚ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਪਾਲਣ ਦੀ ਜੰਮੇਵਾਰੀ ਵੀ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਹਿੱਸੇ  ਹੀ ਆਉਂਦੀ  ਹੈ| ਤਨਖਾਹ ਦੇ ਮਸਲੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਯੂਐਸਏ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਧੱਕਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ |

ਸ਼੍ਰੀਮਤੀ ਗਨੀਤ ਸੇਠੀ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਕਈ ਵਾਰ ਮੁੱਦਾ ਜੇਡਰ ਦਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੁੰਦਾ, ਸਗੋਂ ਸਿਸਟਮ ਦਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ| ਔਰਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਅਡਜਸਟ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਵਿਰਤੀ ਵੀ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਧੱਕਦੀ ਹੈ| ਕੰਮ ਕਾਰ ਦੀਆ ਥਾਂਵਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਸੈਕਸੁਅਲ ਹਰਾਸਮੈਂਟ ਦੀਆਂ ਘਟਨਾਵਾਂ ਵਧ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਹਾਲਾਂਕਿ ਕੰਪਨੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਜੇਕਰ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਤਾਂ ਕਾਨੂੰਨੀ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਕੰਪਨੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੈਕਸੂਅਲ ਹਰਾਸਮੈਂਟ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਹੋਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ ਪਰੰਤੂ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾਤਰ ਕੰਪਨੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਹੀਂ ਹਨ|

ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਬੀਬੀ ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਕੇ. ਭਾਟੀਆ, ਤਾਲਮੇਲ ਅਫਸਰ, ਇੰਟਰਨੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਯੂਨੀਅਨ ਅਗੇਂਸਟ ਟਿਊਬਰਕੁਲੋਸਿਸ ਐਾਡ ਲੰਗ ਡਿਸੀਜ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਵਿਆਹ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਥਿਤੀਆਂ ਵੀ ਕੁੜੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਨੌਕਰੀਆਂ ਛੱਡਣੀਆਂ ਪੈਂਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਬੱਚੇ ਪਾਲਣੇ ਪੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ | ਔਰਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਬੋਲਣਾ, ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਪੜਨਾਂ, ਹੋਰ ਅਧਿਐਨ ਕਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ| ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਕੰਪਨੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਥਾਂ, ਬ੍ਰੈਸਟਫੀਡਿੰਗ ਲਈ ਥਾਂ ਆਦਿ ਹੋਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਕਿ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨੌਕਰੀਆਂ ਛੱਡਣੀਆਂ ਨਾ ਪੈਣ|

'ਸਵਿਧਾਨ ਅਤੇ ਔਰਤ' ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਪੁੱਜੇ ਡਾ. ਅਨਮੋਲ ਰਤਨ ਸਿੱਧੂ, ਸਹਾਇਕ ਸੁਲਿਸਟਰ ਜਨਰਲ ਆਫ ਇੰਡੀਆ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਭਾਰਤ ਦਾ ਸਵਿਧਾਨ ਬਣਨ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਹੋਈਆਂ ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੜਾਈਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਦਾ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ  ਵੱਡਾ ਯੋਗਦਾਨ ਰਿਹਾ| ਇਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਡਾ. ਮੀਰਾ ਬੀ ਆਗ੍ਹੀ, ਮਨੁੱਖੀ ਸੁਭਾਅ ਵਿਗਿਆਨੀ ਅਤੇ ਯੂਐਨ ਕੰਸਲਟੈਂਟ, ਸਿਹਤ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਨੇ ਵੀ ਸੰਬੋਧਨ ਕੀਤਾ|

ਔਰਤ ਅਤੇ ਸਿਆਸਤ ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਕਾਂਗਰਸ ਬੁੱਧੀਜੀਵੀ ਸੈੱਲ ਦੇ ਚੇਅਰਮੈਨ ਡਾ. ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸੰਧੂ ਨੇ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਔਰਤ ਨੂੰ ਸਵੈਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਹੋਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਵਧੀਕੀਆਂ ਵਿਰੁੱਧ  ਬੋਲਣ ਦੀ ਆਦਤ ਪਾਉਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ |ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਔਰਤਾਂ ਜੇਕਰ ਇੱਕ ਦਿਨ ਲਈ ਵੀ ਬੱਚੇ ਨਾਲ ਨਾ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਐਲਾਨ ਕਰ ਦੇਣ, ਉਸੇ ਦਿਨ ਸਮਾਜ ਨੂੰ ਉਸ ਦੀ ਅਹਿਮੀਅਤ ਪਤਾ ਲੱਗ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ |

ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ ਦੀ ਸਾਬਕਾ ਮੇਅਰ ਬੀਬੀ ਹਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਇਸੇ ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਸੰਬੋਧਨ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਹੁਣ ਤੱਕ ਜੋ ਵੀ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤੀ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਕਿਸੇ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਕਰਕੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਸਗੋਂ ਉਸ ਦੇ ਔਰਤ ਹੋਣ ਕਰਕੇ ਹੈ |ਇਸ ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਆਗੂ ਨਿਰਜੋਗ ਸਿੰਘ ਮਾਨ,ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ,ਪੁਸੂ ਨੇ ਵੀ ਭਾਗ ਲਿਆ|  ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਦੇ ਚੌਥੇ ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਪ੍ਰਸਿੱਧ ਥੀਏਟਰ ਅਤੇ  ਫਿਲਮ ਕਲਾਕਾਰ ਅਨੀਤਾ ਸ਼ਬਦੀਸ਼ ਆਦਿ ਨੇ ਵੀ ਭਾਗ ਲਿਆ|

92.7 BIG FM to Honour Best of The City With ‘BIG City Pride Award’

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 07^th March:- 92.7 BIG FM, India’s largest and No.1 radio network, known for pioneering innovative and relatable content, has announced a unique awards property for its listeners titled ‘BIG City Pride’. This is the first ever city awards that works around a semi democratic model and identifies people, places or businesses that are the pride of the respective cities. After identifying and being voted by the listeners, BIG City Pride will honor them under various categories.  Each city boasts of many attractions, which are an integral part of the city’s identity. By doing so, 92.7 BIG FM is taking a step towards providing these entities the spotlight they deserve.

The prides of city will be chosen based on voting as well as the opinion of an expert panel, adding a sense of authenticity to the property. The selection will be from two categories from different industries. This will be announced every month from March onwards till end of the year

This award will ensure involvement of all its patrons as the nominees and the winners chosen through public voting. The categories eligible for the awards range from food joints, real estate/local developers, malls, educational institutes, artists/personalities etc among other.

In an attempt to drive engagement and form a local connect with the listeners; this award aims at giving the audience an opportunity to choose the best elements of a city that make it unique.

 On the launch of this exemplary property, Gaurav Mahajan spokesperson from 92.7 BIG FM said that Big City Pride intends to build a real and personal connect with city-wise audience. We all love certain factors about our city that make our cities unique. However these attractions often might not get the appreciation they deserve. Big City Pride awards will recognize these entities with the support of our audience honor them and provide them the focus and attention they deserve. A city’s pride is BIG FM’s pride too.

The nominees will be shortlisted solely based on public voting, while the titles will be awarded based on 70% public and 30% jury voting. The jury will comprise of local experts in their respective segments which will add more value and reliability to the property.

In addition to public voting through SMS, RJs will go on-ground to involve more and more audience real-time in this process and to provide the listeners an opportunity to cast their votes for the nominees through vox pop.

Making the awards more interactive and engaging for its listeners, the RJs will keep the audience glued to 92.7 BIG FM with some interesting stories and fun games that revolve around this particular property. Along with this, lucky listeners, whose choice matches with the jury will be announced as the winner of a bumper prize. The winners across the categories will be felicitated with a trophy and a certificate by 92.7 BIG FM.

The in addition to Chandigarh, Jammu, Srinagar, Shimla, Amritsar, activity will simultaneously take place across Chennai, Ranchi, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Jodhpur, Kota, Agra, Kanpur along with Kolkata and Bangalore.

Oliveboard Launches Online Tutorials for SBI PO-2017 Exam

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 07^th March:- Oliveboard, an online preparation portal for Government & Banking exams, has launched online tutorials in English and Hindi for SBI PO 2017 Exam. The State Bank of India has officially released the notification of SBI PO 2017 Exam for the recruitment of Probationary Officers in its branches across the country. SBI PO is most popular among banking exams and every year lakhs of people from across the country apply for the exam. Addressing the lack of good coaching institutes esp. in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, Oliveboard has developed an effective solution in the form of these tutorials that can be accessed from a PC or mobile conveniently.

Log onto: www.oliveboard.in for more details or call on: +91-72593-89101

Created by exam toppers, experts and top faculty across the country, the course offers updated material with the latest exam patterns, an extensive range of high quality mock tests, available in both Hindi and English, along with video tutorials that will help one ace the exam. Oliveboard gives you one free mock test when you sign up, thus giving a chance to evaluate course content before you subscribe to the complete module.

Valid for one year i.e. from 1^st February to 31^st January, the SBI PO 2017, tutorials offered by Oliveboard comprise a set of 20 Mock tests for prelims, 10 mock tests for mains, Sectional & Topic Tests with 10,000+ questions and detailed solutions which are available in both English and Hindi. Video tutorials and study materials are provided to help you master the basic concepts. In order to improve your score an adaptive engine targets your weak areas with material you need to work on most. The package is affordably priced at Rs. 499 onwards for mock tests and can be synchronized across devices.

Abhishek Patil, CEO, Oliveboard said that we have introduced a comprehensive tutorial for these exams, with a renewed syllabus and up to-date content. Everyone wants to succeed in life but sometimes not having access to a good coaching institute becomes a hindrance. We aim to bridge that gap by offering easily accessible and affordable tutorials.

Day Five of AIFW AW’17 To Showcase 'Pearl Portfolio' by Pearl Academy

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 07^th March:- The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), and the Pearl Academy today announced, day five of AIFW AW’17, to present the Pearl Portfolio. The FDCI and Pearl Academy, a leading design institute with a legacy of over two decades have come together to nurture and develop future design visionaries. The event will be held from March 15-18, and the Pearl Portfolio, will be added as the fifth day, on March 19, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, in the capital.

Day five will witness five shows by the School of Fashion, Styling and Textiles, Pearl Academy, featuring over 600 ensembles by 350 plus students. Pearl Portfolio has been a signature event of Pearl Academy for the last 23 years and has been an annual launch pad showcasing the work of graduating students pursuing their goals in fashion as well as related industries.

On the announcement, Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI stated that we are delighted to present the Pearl Portfolio as it is a creative space, which fosters fresh ideas through enabling design education. As a leading body that promotes design excellence, this collaboration will give an opportunity to greenhorns, to have an eclectic vision for the future.

Prof. Nandita Abraham, CEO, Pearl Academy said that it is fabulous for our students to be showcasing at the Amazon India Fashion Week. The intent is to give our students relevant learning, invaluable exposure and the best possible experience. Strong collaborations with industry partners like FDCI have made this possible.

Cyient Completes Acquisition of CERTON Software Inc.

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 07^th March:- Cyient Limited (“Cyient”), through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary Cyient Inc., has acquired 100% ownership of CERTON Software Inc. (“CERTON”). The acquisition of CERTON will strengthen Cyient’s business by adding unique, model-based systems engineering tools and test automation capabilities that are used to design, develop, simulate, validate, and verify safety-critical embedded systems, software, and electronic hardware.

Based in Melbourne, Florida, USA, with a core team of around 45  people and incorporated in 2006, CERTON is an IP-led, innovative provider of full product life-cycle engineering services to companies seeking certification approval for safety-critical products.These solutions cater primarily to the Aerospace and Defense industry, but also in the Medical and Transportation sectors.  

Anand Parameswaran, Senior Vice President, Aerospace and Defense, Cyient, commented that Cyient is very proud of our engineering capabilities, especially in the Aerospace and Defense industry. The acquisition of CERTON will not only further strengthen our presence in the avionics market, but also support our manufacturing services.  CERTON’s solutions in the regulatory certification design, development, validation and verification (V&V) domain will enhance our competencies in the Medical and Transportation industries as well.

Timothy Stockton, CEO and Founder of CERTON, stated that we believe that our core capabilities in modeling, simulation, and automation of embedded safety-critical systems validation and verification (V&V) combine with Cyient’s global reach, financial strength, and engineering expertise to provide customers an unprecedented Design Led Manufacturing (DLM) offering in the Aerospace and Defense, Medical and Transportation industries.  CERTON is proud and excited to be part of the Cyient family and we look forward to what we can accomplish together in the marketplace.

Chandigarh Police to Host 5th DGP Invitational Golf Tournament-2017

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 07^th March:- Chandigarh Police in collaboration with SARA Group is organizing 5^th DGP Invitational Golf Tournament. The Tournament will be held at Panchkula Golf Club on 11^th March, 2017 and at Chandigarh Golf club on 12^th March 2017.  Over 100 prominent officers/participants will be competing in this event. Tajender Singh Luthra, DGP, UT, Chandigarh, Alok Kumar, DIG/UT, Eish Singhal, SSP/UT, Ravi Kumar Singh, SP/Operations and other police officials of the Chandigarh Police will be present at the CGC.

thyssenkrupp Elevator & Cyient Partner to Enhance Predictive Solutions for Elevator Industry

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 07^th March:- Cyient, a global provider of engineering, manufacturing, data analytics, and network and operations solutions has entered into a long-term agreement with thyssenkrupp Elevator, a global market leader in passenger transportation systems, to support its MAX platform. MAX is the world’s first real-time, cloud-based predictive maintenance solution and a game changer for the elevator industry.  Cyient’s advanced analytics and big data solutions will be integrated into MAX to help deliver predictive maintenance solutions.

With more than 12 million elevators transporting over a billion people each day, elevator maintenance issues cause 190 million hours of downtime annually.  thyssenkrupp Elevator’s MAX platform, a predictive and pre-emptive maintenance service solution for elevators, can revolutionize the industry by utilizing IoT and analytics.  It is capable of cutting elevator downtime in half, significantly increasing availability levels and improving efficiency for cities aiming to be smarter. 

The solution developed with Microsoft and using its Azure cloud platform and Azure IoT Suite, will now also incorporate Cyient’s expertise in creating predictive analytics solutions.  Cyient will develop algorithms and integrated solutions to leverage data from thyssenkrupp’s “things” its elevators, and enhance thyssenkrupp’s ability to diagnose potential problems and deliver superior service.

Commenting on this occasion, Krishna Bodanapu, Managing Director and CEO, Cyient said that we are very excited about Cyient’s partnership with thyssenkrupp, especially in supporting their pursuit for innovative passenger transportation. Our collaboration will enhance thyssenkrupp's competitive advantage in the elevator industry with the help of advanced analytics and big data solutions. We are committed to continually developing unique competencies and analytics solutions for our clients through our dedicated data science competency center, Cyient Insights.

Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of thyssenkrupp Elevator, added that for us, MAX is an integral part of our plans to transform the elevator industry and enhance urban mobility in cities across the world. He further said that building on our collaborations for MAX with Microsoft and Vodafone, we are glad to have found another strong partner for this solution in Cyient. We are confident that their expertise in analytics will help to further develop MAX’s competencies, supporting our 24,000+ technicians in the field and taking elevator service into the digital era.

MCM organizes Two Day Workshop on Beauty Care

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Chandigarh 07^th March:- The Cosmetology and Beauty Care (CBC) department of MCM DAV College for Women organized a Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyaan (RUSA) sponsored two-day workshop on make-up, nail art and hair. Organized in collaboration with Strands Academy, Chandigarh, the workshop had 55 students in attendance.

Malika and Neena, both experts from the academy conducted the workshop. During the first day, students got to learn the nuances of bridal make up and corrective make up and the second day entailed a detailed session on hair smoothening, advanced haircuts and nail art techniques. The participants also got to know the precautions to be followed while coloring hair, understand the chemical reactions that take place during rebonding and many other informative insights. The participants were awarded certificates at the end of the workshop.

Appreciating this endeavor of the Cosmetology and Beauty Care department, Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava asserted that skill based programmes that help learners to become self-dependent are the need of the hour and MCM is proud to offer such opportunities to its' students through programmes like Interior Designing and Decoration, Video Reporting, CBC, etc. 

AIHM organizes Blood Donation Camp

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Chandigarh 07^th March:- Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Sector 42 D organized a Blood Donation Camp on March 7, 2017 in alliance with Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) and was sponsored by State Bank of India, Sector 37, Chandigarh.

The Institute organizes Blood Donation Camp on annually basis, in which students and the staff members enthusiastically participate for the virtuous cause. Most of the students appeared to be eager on donating blood, a component that has no substitute.

 Anil Sarwal, Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Sector 37 was invited as a Chief Guest. He acknowledged the efforts of the Institute for the noble cause. Doctors from PGI appreciated the endeavor of the institute for taking such an initiative and extending indispensable service towards the humanity and said that requirements of safe blood are growing and constant voluntary blood donations are vital for blood transfusion services.

Bharti Tyagi, Principal of the Institute said that a life may depend on a gesture from you, a bottle of Blood. It will cost us nothing but it will save a life. She appreciated the students and staff members who donated blood.

The donors went through a round of medical check-up before donating blood and were given memento, refreshment and a certificate of recognition for their humane service towards the society. A confidential blood test report and a Donor’s Card shall be issued to the donors by PGI, Chandigarh. The event was a massive success with 192 units of Blood collected for the noble cause.

Sports Deptt to Conduct Trials for Chandigarh Civil Services Hockey Team

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Chandigarh 07^th March:- The Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration is conducting trials to select the Chandigarh Civil Services Hockey Team on 10.03.2017 at 3:30 PM in the Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Sector-42, Chandigarh.

Only full-fledged Departments of Chandigarh Administration (U.T.) are eligible to take part in the trials.  All the participants shall carry individual Identity Card for verification of eligibility criteria.

The selected team will represent Chandigarh Civil Services Team in the All India Civil Services Hockey Tournament scheduled to be held at Astroturf Hockey Stadium, Sector-42, Chandigarh from 18.03.2017 to 25.03.2017.

Blood Test Camp Jointly Inaugurated by Mayor & Commissioner MC

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Chandigarh 07^th March:- A three day Blood Test Camp for blood testing of approximate 700 Sweepers of Municipal Corporation organized by Municipal Corporation at Night Shelter near Phase 6, which was formally inaugurated jointly by Mayor Municipal Corporation Kulwant Singh & Commissioner Municipal Corporation Rajesh Dhiman.

 Rajesh Dhiman, Commissioner Municipal Corporation said that sweepers play a very prominent role for ensuring cleanliness & hygiene of the city as most of the times they perform their duties under very adverse conditions and making them reluctant towards their health. As such, to ensure better health of the workers, Municipal Corporation has started the initiative for their blood test, so that they could become aware about their health conditions and could get better health care. He said any disease if noticed during blood test will be diagnosed free of cost and relevant medicine will also be provided free of cost. Municipal Corporation has established night shelters for the homeless at phase 6 near Dara Studio & Industrial Area Ph 1 whereat, any homeless person could stay during night hours.

During this Mayor Municipal Corporation Kulwant Singh said that this blood test camp will prove very beneficial for the workers and will aware them about their health conditions. He said that for ensuring clean environment tree plantation near night shelter has been carried out. He said that we should contribute for clean & green environment. During this trees were planted by councilor Municipal Corporation.

During this Joint Commissioner Municipal Corporation Smt. Avneet Kaur & other officers & councilors were present.

Special Training for Counting Staff Conducted for Counting of Votes

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Chandigarh 07^th March:- Counting of votes for the assembly election 2017, casted on 4^th February will be conducted on 11^th March. As such, requisite arrangements for spotless counting of votes have been ensured. This was stated by District electoral officer cum Deputy Commissioner D.S. Mangat while imparting the training to counting staff deputed for the purpose at District Administrative Complex.

During this, Deputy Commissioner directed the counting staff to perform their duties with dedication. He also directed the counting staff to ensure satisfaction of parties' agents regarding seal on E.V.M.s before unsealing the voting machines. He said that Mobile phone will not be allowed in counting hall on day of counting. Counting of votes will start at 08:00 am on 11^th March and counting staff will be present at 07:00 am in the counting halls. He said that counting centre for all the three constituencies of the district namely SAS Nagar, Dera Bassi and Kharar have been set up at District Administrative Complex, Sector 76, SAS Nagar. Individual counting hall for each constituency have been formed and entire process of vote counting will be connected under the monitoring of returning officer concerned.

District electoral officer said that three counting halls have been designated at 4^th floor District Administrative Complex whereat to facilitate counting 14 tables at each counting hall will be provided and for each constituency 20 supervisors, 20 counting assistants and 20 micro observers will be deputed. He said that second rehearsal of counting staff to facilitate the counting process will be conducted on 10th March, so that counting staff count not face any difficulty for vote counting. He said that polling result will be announced after counting of votes. During this, Additional District Electoral Officer cum-Additional Deputy Commissioner Charan dev Singh Mann, Returning Officer SAS Nagar Ms. Anuprita Johal, Returning Officer Kharar Ms. Amaninder Brar, Returning Officer Dera Bassi Ms. Ruhi Dugg, election Tehsildar Hardeep Singh, & official deputed  as counting staff were present.

Jaipur Couture Show:Ajay & Buzy Once Again Created Magic of High Couture Fashion

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Chandigarh 07^th March:- After mesmerizing pink city with fashion showcasing in Miss Rajsthan and draping all contestants  in their beautiful ensembles Designer duo Ajay Sinha & Buzy once again created the magic of High Couture fashion  yet again this time with Jaipur Couture SHOW. Buoyed by the overwhelming response and success of their last show Designers formed a special connect with pink city and took everyone to the pinnacle of high couture and ultra glamorous fashion with Jaipur couture show in pink city. Designers Ajay Sinha & Buzy from Buzjay fashion showcased their high couture collection.

Show stopper Tara Viva and leading models looked stunning in beautiful ensemble by designer Ajay Sinha and Buzy.  Designers were upbeat to spread effervescence of ultra glamorous fashion, grandeur and magnificence with their new collection based on the theme of Royal Chariatte Effervescence of stunning Hi End Designs  were splashed.

For show designers devised vivid looks based on themes of High Couture Glamour and Red Carpet, As a highlight designers dedicated a special look in the name of Maharani Padmavati, oozed royalty and regal charm of Rajasthan. Splendid silhouettes of stunning designs were displayed by beautiful models and super model Tara Viva as showstopper....

Designers paid special attention to detailing of innovative looks and captured true essence of royalties and elegance. They reflected the blue blooded taste and elite style of ultra glam fashion and high end couture. 

According to designers Ajay Sinha & Buzy fashion & class met high end glamour in the show as we put forward the stratospheric level of haute couture designs. With Power packed event we launched elegant sartorial styles. We created Innovative cuts that are very modern, contemporary with a hint of traditional charm. Our designs reflected magnificence, effervescence, vibrancy and rich cultural lineage and are sheer bliss reflecting epitome of style, grace and effortlessness of royal aura that surrounds them like Halo. This was our second showcasing in Jaipur, we feel a special bond with the city and are hopeful to receive overwhelming response for our designs yet again, concluded designers Ajay Sinha & Buzy.

Housing Bank Algeria Selects Infosys Finacle to Power its Operations

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Chandigarh 07^th March:- The Housing Bank, one of the most respected banks in the Middle East, and Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NYSE: INFY), announced the selection of the Finacle suite of solutions to power the bank’s operations in Algeria. The bank has chosen to deploy the Finacle Core Banking, Trade Finance and Internet Banking solutions and will also deploy the Finacle Islamic Banking solution for its Shariah banking product. The Finacle Analytics solution will enable the bank to offer targeted and customized offerings to its customers. With Finacle, the Housing Bank Algeria will not only achieve a significant jump in operational efficiencies, but will also accelerate growth, manage scale and drive innovation, thereby providing superior value to its customers. 

Sanat Rao, Chief Business Officer and Global Head, Infosys Finacle said that a truly digital transformation of banking operations is today no longer a matter of choice, but a necessary requirement for success. He added that with the adoption of the Finacle solution suite, the Housing Bank Algeria is among the select few banks in the MENA region with a proven technology platform to deliver a digital age banking experience to its customers. Building on our current partnerships in Jordan and Algeria, Finacle is well poised to help the bank extends this success across its other regional entities for accelerating growth and profitability.

Houcine Hannachi, General Manager, Housing Bank Algeria, said that as a private bank in the Algerian market, we are continuously looking to offer our customers with new products and services. We recognize today’s challenges and competition. Our strategy is to benefit from information technology evolvement by empowering and complementing the bank’s business, sales and marketing. We believe that these Finacle Solutions will support us in our mission and help us enhance our customer’s banking experience, and above all inspire us to innovate.

Hartek Group Celebrates Women’s Day by Honouring Achievers Who Fought All Odds

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Chandigarh 06^th March:- In a glowing tribute to womanhood on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Chandigarh-based Hartek Group, one of India’s fastest growing concerns in the power sector, today honored women achievers from the region who have stood against the tide, broken male bastions and never looked back.

At a special “Celebrating Womanhood” felicitation ceremony organized here by women employees of the Hartek Group, Chandigarh Mayor Asha Kumari Jaswal honored the outstanding women achievers with mementos, commendation certificates and cash awards. Appreciating the initiative taken by the Hartek Group, the Mayor said that such women are the pride of our society. We should draw attention to their inspiring success stories at every given opportunity so that they act as role models for other women.

The awardees included Manjit Kaur, an ambulance driver in Jalandhar who forayed into male bastion by taking up this job nine years ago to support her family after her husband suffered a paralytic attack, Mandeep Kaur, who broke yet another male bastion by becoming a Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) bus conductor two years ago but not before facing stiff resistance from her family members, Dolly, who works as a security guard at a city hotel where she also does night shifts to support her family of five, and Radha Devi, the sole breadwinner of her family who has been running a tea stall in Sector 34, Chandigarh, for the past 10 years to repay her family’s loan and support her seven siblings.

Congratulating women employees of the Hartek Group who were the spirit behind the “Celebrating Womanhood” ceremony, Keerti Singh, Director, Human Resources, Hartek Group, said that we are proud of you for taking the initiative to observe Women’s Day in such a wonderful way. Women are equal partners in India’s growth story, and we need to empower them to empower the New India.

Narrating how adversity brought out the real fighter in her, Manjit said that nine years ago, her life crashed into chaos when her husband suffered a paralytic attack. But she stood as a rock to take on the challenges life had brought her way. She worked as a maid in houses till she had enough money to buy an ambulance of her own. But as Manjit soon realized, working as an ambulance driver is not easy if you are a woman, especially at night. She have been attacked a number of times while on night duty, but her fighting spirit has kept her going. She also faced a lot of opposition from her brothers who were dead against this job.

The Hartek Group had observed Women’s Day last year by organizing a free breast cancer screening and awareness camp in association with the PGI at the anganwadi in Bapu Dham Colony, Chandigarh.

Decision Regarding Health Needs To Be Taken with Sensitivity:Jagannath Shinde

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Chandigarh 06^th March:- Network of online medicine sell is spreading all over the country. President of All India Organisation of Chemist and Druggist (AIOCD) Jagannath Shinde has raised question, why government is ignoring issue related to health of citizens as decision needs to be taken with sensitivity, does such emergency is prevailing in the country that online medicine of drug has been commenced immediately? Point wise memorandum has been submitted by the AIOCD to Deputy Secretary of Central Ministry of Health and Family Welfare K. L. Sharma on draft guidelines framed by the Central Government regarding E-Pharmacy.

Online Sell of Drugs should not be looked from the perspective of discount, as long term and unrecoverable rights and security of the customers should also be taken into the consideration. In reality the central government has fixed profit of drug sellers and selling medicines at further discount raises doubts about the quality of the medicines. This competition is unreasonable with question mark over dignity and existence of 8 lakh drug sellers.

AIOCD has presented memorandum to the Secretary of Central Health Ministry in Delhi, pointing out truth and shortcomings in the business of drug sells. Committee established under DCGI should not only have representatives of regulatory bodies but persons from all the quarters of the business should be included in them. New central authority has been proposed for online drug sell in the draft of Central Government which is against the principles of decentralisation of the authority.

 Rural areas of the country don’t have adequate facilities off health along with lack of highly qualified doctors, thus Central Government needs to focus on strengthening of regulatory mechanism which is weak. Memorandum with various points like Laboratory, IT centre, Law Unit to examine the quality of medicines has been submitted.

Draft needs to be inclusive of issues like entry of drug mafia, youth getting attracted to drug addicts, interest of the customers, social interest of HIV patients, health protection of buyers etc., even though the Central Government is intended to make medicines available all over. President of All India Organisation of Chemist and Druggist Jagannath Shinde has made a clear demand that the proposed amendments to Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1940 or rule 1945 and permission to online sell of drugs should be withhold till draft is amended and objections raised by the AIOCD are addressed by the Central Government.

NCB Arrest one Person and Seize 2.520 Kgs. Opium

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Chandigarh 06^th March:- NCB Chandigarh Zonal Unit seized 2.520 Kgs. of Opium and arrested one persons Ompal resident of District Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.  

Dr. Kaustubh Sharma, Zonal Director, NCB said that the NCB team had received information that the above person is involved in drug smuggling during the last six months and supplying Opium in Chandigarh and Mohali region. This is his 2^nd attempt to supply Opium in the region. Acting on this, NCB team had laid a naka near Airport, Chandigarh and arrested Ompal Singh when he is trying to smuggle Opium from Uttar Pradesh. The contraband was kept in small travelling bag which was recovered from the accused Ompal. This is the 15^th seizure during this year Narcotics Control Bureau, Chandigarh. This is the 5^th Opium seizure by NCB during the year.

Dr Harpreet S Gill Performs First Ever Complex Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery

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Chandigarh 06^th March:- A complex Reverse shoulder replacement surgery was performed at SPS Hospitals, Ludhiana by Dr Harpreet S Gill, Head of Joint replacement and Orthopaedic Department.

According to Dr Harpreet S Gill, this was performed for the first time in the region North of Delhi. Reverse Shoulder Replacement is the new treatment for shoulder fractures in elderly, in cases of arthritis of shoulder with muscle tears or in certain complex shoulder problems and in those where the normal shoulder replacement has failed.

Surgery was performed on a 72-year-old female from Patiala. She was having shoulder pain for the last 8-10 years and had tried all sorts of treatment but to no avail.  All the movements of her shoulder were lost and even slight movement of shoulder caused pain. She was unable to sleep for hours because of severe pain and her activities of daily living were comprised. Now at about 2 months post reverse shoulder replacement she is pain free and has regained her shoulder movements.

Dr Harpreet S Gill, who has been trained at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, USA for this says that in the west too, this type of shoulder replacement started around 10 years back and is now being done routinely. However, in India this surgery is still in early stage as the patient awareness is less and the doctor training for such surgery is lacking in India.

The reverse shoulder uses a ball and socket joint as well, but the ball is placed on the shoulder blade and cup on top of the arm bone. This is reverse of our normal anatomy, and thus the name.

VIDEOCON d2h Signs Partnership With Netflix for HD Smart Connect

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Chandigarh 06^th March:- Videocon d2h, the fastest growing DTH service provider in India has now signed a standalone deal with the world’s leading internet television network Netflix. With this partnership, Videocon d2h connected box customers will now be able to access seamlessly the extensive library of Netflix TV and movie titles.

Videocon d2h consumers will be able to enjoy Netflix on a large screen by simply clicking a dedicated Netflix button on the remote control of HD Smart Connect Set Top Box.

Netflix will be available on an exclusive app available on connected Set top box, HD SMART Set top Box (Connected Set top box) which converts any existing TV into a Smart TV besides showing you more than 600 Channels & services in High Definition and Standard Definition. The HD Smart Connect set top box allows consumers to watch their favorite channels in SD and HD, using the satellite feed like any other Videocon d2h set top box. The set top box can be connected to the internet through any Wifi or Ethernet connection in the home for accessing a curated set of applications available through the internet. The minimum internet speed needed is 2 Mbps. These apps, both free and paid cover a range of content genres and utility apps.  By connecting the HD Smart Connect Set top box to any TV, the TV would become Smart.  Already available in the app store are many entertainment/news apps, utility apps and more are being continuously added.

Saurabh Dhoot, Executive Director Videocon d2h said that we are extremely proud to have Netflix as our partner on HD Smart Connect STB. Our partnership will strengthen our DNA of innovation by providing TV screen experience for Netflix users in a seamless manner. This partnership in India with Netflix gives the customers the simple click of a button to easily select between our DTH and world class apps like Netflix services on the HD Smart Connect Set top box.

Anil Khera, Chief Executive Officer, Videocon d2h said that with Netflix on board, Videocon d2h is enhancing its position as the customer’s first choice of entertainment. Integrating premium entertainment services like Netflix into our services offered via HD Smart Connect Set Top Box will make us even more attractive for our consumers. We will continue to deliver exceptional entertainment and give consumer the power to view content and enhance our leadership in homes with wifi/broadband.

Reed Hastings, Co-Founder and CEO, Netflix, said that while there are millions of consumers all over the world using Netflix, enjoying the ability to watch anywhere, anytime and the incredible variety of programming we offer, we are really only at the beginning of our journey here in India. This partnership with Videocon d2h is important for us in the way we reach to the diversity of the Indian market and will make it much easier for Indian consumers to watch Netflix.

Videocon d2h has prided itself in presenting its subscribers with a robust line-up of more than 600+ channels and services, including a host of regional channels. It offers a wide range of active services like smart services including Smart English, Smart Games. The other active services include d2h Hollywood HD, d2h music, d2h spice, d2h cinema in both Standard Definition and HD, etc.