Mercedes-Benz India Continues its Growth Momentum: Posts the Highest Ever Half-Yearly Sales in Its History

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Chandigarh 06th July:- India’s largest luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz today set new sales record with sales of 8061 units representing a growth of 12.4% in the January-June 2018 period ( January to June2017: 7171 units). The sales growth also marks the brand’s highest ever half-yearly volumes in India.

Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented that pursuing ourphilosophy of ‘The Best Keeps Leading’, Mercedes-Benz continues to retain the top customer billing in the luxury car segment, growing 12.4% in the first six months of 2018. We attribute this growth momentum to our customer centric measures coupled with an unmatched productand customer service offensive. Our sales performance is in line with our expectation despite last year’s extraordinary demand in Q2, owing to the anticipation of GST implementation.With our wide range of New Generation Cars, sedans, SUVs and the performance cars, we are confident to continue the drive, we set for ourselves in the first half.

This strong sales growth in January-June 2018 is aided by the most comprehensive and young product portfolio comprising the New Generation Cars, the sedans, the SUVs and the AMG performance cars. During the first half of the year, customers continued their preferences forthe E-Class long wheel base sedan, which remains a success story for the Indian market. Thelaunch of S-Class also enabled Mercedes-Benz to cater to the increasing demand of this segment benchmark luxury business sedan. Similarly, the C-Class continues to remain on top of customer preference.

The successful run of the New Generation Cars, continues across markets and added newyoung customers to the brand’s increasing customer base. The high performance AMG modelsare expected to sustain their growth momentum in the performance segment and achievesteady growth in the remaining quarters of the year.

The sedan segment comprising Mercedes-Benz CLA, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class grew by 15.2% in January-June 2018 period. The luxury SUV segment comprising GLA, GLC, Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe, GLE, Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 Coupe, GLS, Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 and the Mercedes-AMG G 63 grew strongly and recorded a stronggrowth of 15.9% in January-June 2018 period. The demand in this segment was majorly drivenby GLC followed by GLE and GLS.

Roland Folger elaborated that we want to continue our leadership position in the Indian luxury car market, upholding the number 1 position for the last three years. Customers in India want tobe a part of a winning brand imagery which is associated with Mercedes-Benz.

‘Drug Awareness March’ Team Reaches Chandigarh

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Chandigarh 06th July:- This year, June will go down as a black chapter in the history of Punjab. Reportedly, the state has recorded as many as 23 deaths in the month because of the drug overdose. Media and film industry, often known as the mirror of the society, has already commented upon the drug menace. It’s time that the youth stands against the problem and starts a war that brings it to an end. Beant Singh Bhullar, Manjinder Singh Bhullar and Rupinder Singh Bhullar started their journey on 30th of June have finally reached their destination Chandigarh. All three of them, had started the ‘Drug Awareness March’ from Hussainiwala, Ferozpur. They will complete their whole march on foot to the Chief Minister office in Chandigarh in a bid to meet Captain Amrinder Singh. Although, fighting the drug menace was a key point in the ruling party’s manifesto, no step has been taken in the direction yet. And with an increase in fatalities due to overdose, Beant Singh Bhullar started this movement to make people aware of the repercussions of drug usage, not only on the health of the addict but the emotional turmoil his near and dear ones go through.

Talking about ‘Drug Awareness March’, Beant Singh Bhullar said that recently, a video of a kid wailing on his father’s dead body had gone viral. The man had succumbed to drug overdose. It was a heartwrenching spectacle which we all watched on the internet and forgot. But he could not. He wanted the world to realise that this issue needs instant reaction and solution.  He further added that Government had promised that they will fight against drug menace in Punjab, once in power. His war is not against the government. But against the laziness of our officials, who do not even remember their promise.

Rupinder Singh Bhullar shared that it is our way to wake them up and request them to take a stringent step. Punjab has had such a rich history but now it is blotted with this illness. We are marching on foot to the CM house to show our solidarity with the government in waking up the youth of the state. People around Punjab came and joined us against this problem. We are thankful to each and every person who supported us throughout our journey.

At the same time Manjinder Bhullar said that since childhood we have heard about this problem. Everybody is putting blame on someone else. But practically they are not taking any step to eradicate it. This is our small effort to bring the problem of drug addiction in Punjab to a halt.

Beant, Manjinder and Rupinder set out on the paidal yatra across Punjab and received immense support in his movement from the social media users.

Brahmleen Shri Muni Gaurvanand Giri Ji Maharaj 31st Birth Celebration: Muni Mandir organizes 108 Kalash Yatra

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Chandigarh 06th July:- On the occasion of 31st birthday celebration of Brahmleen Shri Satguru Dev Shri Shri 108 Shri Muni Gaurvanand Giri Ji Maharaj, the grand kalash yatra was organized from Shri Sanatan Dharam Mandir Sector 23.

Kalash yatra passed through different routes of the sector and reached Mahavir Mandir. The Sankirtan groups  performed kirtan during the yatra. Pandit Deep Sharma, Dalip Chand Gupta, NS Chauhan and OP Pahwa were also present along with Katha Vyas Atul Krishna Shastri ji from Pathankot and Vrindavan.

Wedding & Lifestyle Exhibition ‘Veer Di Veera’ All Set to Grace the City Beautiful on July 7-8

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Chandigarh 06th July:- With the wedding bells and other festivities knocking on the door, one of the youngest & most-talented exhibition organizers of the country, Mitali Munjal is all set to provide the residents of Chandigarh a one-stop destination for all their lifestyle & wedding needs.

 After organizing this first-of-its-kind exhibition in different parts of the India & abroad, “Veer Di Veera” exhibition will make its presence felt at Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh on July 7-8, 2018.

The exhibition will house a myriad array of stalls catering to wedding attire, home décor, casual clothes, accessories, jewellery, footwear, and lots more. Fashion designers from the Bollywood industry will also exhibit their wedding collection at the exhibition; making it a must visit for everyone alike.

This extravagant two-day exhibition is inarguably going to be the one-stop destination to grab the best deals for wedding & lifestyle shopping.

Amway Bullish on India Market: Aims to Achieve INR 6000 Crores Revenue by 2025

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New Delhi 05^th July:- Amway India, the country’s no.1 direct selling FMCG company, with ongoing celebrations of successful completion of 20 years of business operations in India, reiterated commitment to the market and announced its 2025 plans. The company is bullish about the growth story of India and aims to rank amongst top 3 markets for Amway globally with the target revenue of INR 6000 crores by 2025.

Commenting on the 20 years of success,  Anshu Budhraja -CEO - Amway India, said that we are excited with the great business opportunity ahead of us in India. Industry reports highlight the immense business potential of the direct selling FMCG industry. The industry is expected to touch INR 65,000 Cr by 2025, clocking an almost six-fold growth from its current size, while providing entrepreneurship opportunities to more than 18 million people of which 50% constitute women[i]. We have registered a CAGR of 20 per cent over the last 20 years which is testimony to the robustness of our business model and importance of the Indian market, which ranks among the top markets for us. We are eyeing a three-fold growth in our business by 2025, fueled by innovations and digital penetration along with our strong direct sellers network and focus on engaging young consumers.

With the increasing demand for the Vitamins and Dietary Supplements(VDS)* which has a current market size of INR 8400 crore and is poised to grow at 10% in the next 5 years. Currently the Indian market only comprises of 2-3% share of the global market which offers immense growth potential. Amway shared a clear path towards its target 2025. Nutrition and Wellness being the biggest revenue driver, Amway is aiming to double the revenue of the category by 2025. The company is bullish about the robust growth prospects of the nutraceutical industry. 

Buoyed by the success of recently launched Nutrilite traditional herbs range, which is expected to cross INR 100 crores mark in sales by end of the year, the company is celebrating the success of its top selling products that are in the INR 100 crores club in India including Nutrilite All Plant Protein Powder, Nutrilite Daily, Amway Queen cookware and Glister toothpaste.

Adding to its innovative and high-quality offerings in India, Amway plans to soon launch its latest innovations with the focus on herbal in the beauty and personal care category. Amway is also making a major push into consumer durables and announced the entry into air purification business category.

Amway plans to invest around INR 100 crores over the next 2-3 years in India, which includes INR 70 crores investment in R&D, INR 10 crores in manufacturing and INR 20-30 crores in digital initiatives. While the R&D investments will be focused on building research capabilities to enhance product innovation pipeline across categories, the manufacturing investments will be channelized towards digitization, automation and power optimization in the manufacturing facility. Amway India has made significant investments to enhance its digital presence through its online store and mobile app. The company will continue its focus on digital tools to enhance customer experience and benefit its strong sales force of Amway direct sellers. 

Amway has also invested INR 600 crores in a world-class manufacturing facility in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, as part of the INR 1000 crores investment plan in India. As part of its customer outreach and engagement plan, a significant portion of the investment is committed to launching Amway XPP stores in India. The company will be adding 25 more Xpress Pick and Pay (XPP) stores across India during 2018.

Lutro Will Present Struggles of Old-Aged People Living on Their Own: The Short Film Lutro Released on YouTube on July 04

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Chandigarh 05^th July:- Today's young generation is so focused on earning money that they ignore their old parents. Moving from small towns to big cities is not a new thing but today's generation is trying more and more to settle in abroad. In this race they ignore the wishes and desires of their parents and leave them to spend their life on their own. There are numerous cases where old-aged people are living with their servants and are waiting to see the faces of their children. One short film-Lutro- presenting this scenario is brought to you by Folk Film Studio and Saabi Sanj.

To promote this short film, the entire film team organised a press conference at Press Club Chandigarh. On this occasion the main lead actresses of the movie Teji Sandhu and Prabhjot Randhawa along with producer Shamsher Koura and Harman Gill, and director Bhagwant Kang were present. The story of the movie is written by Jitender Hans.

Speaking about the movie Teji Sandhu said that through this movie we want to give a message to the people that only money does not matter in life, along with money we should take care of our parents and should try to fulfil their wishes and should also spend time with them. The entire movie is focused on two characters. The actual meaning of the word Lutro is one who speaks a lot. The film is focused on Sardarni and her maid.

Prabhjot Randhawa said that she is portraying the role of a maid in this movie who bears the taunts of her Mistress but still cares for her and guides her about right and wrong and also tell her about her family. Bhagwant Kang told that through this short film he wants to show the society the loneliness of old-aged people and its cause. The movie has released on YouTube on 4th July.

Honda Ups Style Quotient & Features on Its 2018 Activa 125

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Chandigarh 05^th July:- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today announced availability of 2018 edition of Activa 125 across dealerships.

The 2018 edition of Activa 125 gets new LED headlamp and position lamp. Adding more value, the scooter get a 4-in-1 lock with Seat Opener Switch. Building on the trust of millions, Activa 125 offers solid power with a metal body.

Speaking on the availability of 2018 edition Activa 125,  Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd said that Honda is the driving force in India’s scooterization and has now extended its LED promise to the Activa 125. Upping the premium style with additional features, the 2018 Activa 125 with trust of over a million customers, will further strengthen Honda’s leadership in automatic scooters.

The 2018 edition of Activa 125 gets new LED headlamp, 4-in-1 lock with Seat Opener Switch. Adding premiumness and convenience, the scooter additionally gets an Eco Speed Indicator, Service Due Indicator, new grey alloy wheels and a 3 step adjustable rear suspension. The solid body comes fitted with a chrome plated metal muffler protector (only in deluxe variant).           

Powering the 2018 Activa 125 is the punchy 125cc HET engine which promises superior pick up without compromising on mileage. Simple and easy to operate CLIC (Convenient Lift up Independent Cover) reduces service time of Activa 125.

TATA Projects Wins INR 3,057 Crores Bharat Net Project

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Chandigarh 05^th July:- TATA Projects Limited, one of India’s fastest growing and most admired infrastructure companies, today announced that its `Smart Cities Business Unit’has been awarded Bharat Net project in the State of Chhattisgarh. The INR 3,057 Crore project involves laying of Optical Fibre Network that follows ring architecture with Internet Protocol - Multi Protocol Label Switching (IP-MPLS) technology.

Conceived under the Digital India initiative of Government of India, this project will link 85 Blocks and 5,987 Gram Panchayats across the 27 districts in the State by providing broadband and mobile phone connectivity. Chhattisgarh has India’s lowest mobile network penetration at 29% whereas the national average is 72% *. About 2.6 Crore people of the state will directly benefit with this infrastructure development. Through this project, important services including PDS, 102 (Free Ambulance Service) and 108 (Emergency service) will be effectively executed at Gram Panchayat level. It will bring improvement in the coordination between security agencies, help provide better health facilities, enhance reach of banking services, help education initiatives through online portals and promote digital payments, thereby, bringing rural population closer to the digital economy. The government will be able to manage G2C (Government to Citizen) service and its `schemes / development programs’ due to the increase in the reach of general service centres.

TATA Projects will lay 48 core Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Network across the state covering 32,466 KMs.  After which-High speed broadband between 1Gbps to 10 Gbps will be provided free of cost through WiFi spots at each Gram Panchayat which will enable people to leverage the benefits of internet in their day to day life. The iimplementation period for the project is 12 Months from starting of work.

Commenting on the project, Vinayak Deshpande,Managing Director–TATA Projects Limited said that we are very delighted to receive this prestigious project under the central government’s ambitious Digital India initiative. We are confident that once the project is completed it will help in strengthening the State’s economy and enable local people to lead their lives with much ease. 

कुमारी सैलजा लांच करेंगी प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति

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Chandigarh 05^th July:- हरियाणा प्रदेश महिला कांग्रेस की ओर से प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति नंबर का शुभारंभ शुक्रवार को सेक्टर 5 होटल शिराज से किया जाएगा । हरियाणा प्रदेश महिला कांग्रेस की वरिष्ठ उपप्रधान एवं मीडिया कोऑर्डिनेटर रंजीता मेहता ने बताया कि इस शक्ति प्रोजेक्ट की लॉन्चिंग के लिए पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री एवं राज्यसभा सांसद कुमारी सैलजा पहुंच रही हैं। इस कार्यक्रम में कुमारी सैलजा बतौर मुख्य अतिथि महिलाओं को कांग्रेस की नीतियों के बारे में अवगत करवाएंगे और शक्ति प्रोजेक्ट की जानकारी देंगे साथ ही प्रदेश में भाजपा सरकार की महिला विरोधी नीतियों को भी उजागर किया जाएगा।

रंजीता मेहता ने बताया कि इस समारोह में अध्यक्षता हरियाणा प्रदेश महिला कांग्रेस की अध्यक्षा सुमित्रा चौहान करेंगी, जबकि विशेष अतिथि के तौर पर हरियाणा की पूर्व शिक्षा मंत्री गीता भुक्कल भी पहुंच रही हैं। रंजीता मेहता ने महिलाओं का आह्वान किया कि वह अधिक से अधिक प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति की लांचिंग पर पहुंचे ताकि भाजपा सरकार को पता चल सके कि मौजूदा समय में महिलाएं सरकार की नीतियों से कितना दुखी हैं। रंजीता मेहता ने बताया कि प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति की लॉन्चिंग के लिए सभी तैयारियां पूरी कर ली गई हैं और इस प्रोजेक्ट का उद्देश्य महिलाओं को सीधा अखिल भारतीय कांग्रेस कमेटी के अध्यक्ष राहुल गांधी एवं अन्य वरिष्ठ नेताओं से सीधे कनेक्ट करवाना है इस प्रोजेक्ट से महिलाओं को अपनी शक्ति को पहचानने का भी अवसर मिलेगा।

रंजीता मेहता ने बताया कि कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष राहुल गांधी ने एक नए प्रोजेक्ट की शुरुआत की गई थी । राहुल गांधी की ओर से लॉन्च किए गए इस प्रोजेक्ट को 'शक्ति’ नाम दिया गया। राहुल गांधी का कार्यकर्ताओं के प्रति मानना है कि आप हमारे कार्यकर्ता हो, आप हमें शक्ति देते हो, हमारे संदेश को घर-घर पहुंचाते हो, हमारी विचारधारा को घर-घर पहुंचाते हो और हमारे लिए लड़ते हो लेकिन मैं जब भी आपसे मिलता हूं तो आपकी एक ही शिकायत होती है कि आपकी आवाज जिस तरह संगठन में सुनाई देनी चाहिए, सुनाई नहीं देती है। हम चाहते हैं कि आपकी आवाज सबको संगठन के अंदर अच्छी तरह सुनाई दें इसलिए हम आपके लिए प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति लाए हैं। प्रोजेक्ट शक्ति से जुडऩे के लिए वोटर आइडी नंबर एसएमएस करें, जिसके जरिए पार्टी के लोग कार्यकर्ताओं के साथ बातचीत शुरू करेंगे। शक्ति प्रोजेक्ट के तहत कांग्रेस की सभी प्रदेश इकाइयां अपने कार्यकर्ताओं के वोटर आईडी एकत्र करने के साथ उनसे सीधा संपर्क साधना शुरू करेंगी।

Prem Garg Launches "MY TREE" Nationwide Campaign to Prevent Trees & Saplings

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Chandigarh 05^th July:- The nationwide campaign “My Tree” has been launched by Tree Lover CA Prem Garg, from the twin capital City of Chandigarh, to motivate people to adopt trees in their own names, so as not only to protect thousands of the dying trees in the city, but also ensuring that about two lac of existing healthy trees don’t meet untimely or premature death.

CA Prem Garg  said that we have homes, cars and other assets, but most of us in the city don’t have any tree as our own tree in our names, anywhere on this earth. When we leave the earth, whatever properties or assets we have, are got immediately transferred by our children in their names. So what’s left by us, is nothing. Thus he suggests that every resident of the city should adopt at least one tree as his own tree, with which he can emotionally associate himself, just like he is attached with a family member and he must nurture the tree like his child. He should take care of the tree as his own, protect it from attacks of termite and other vagaries of the nature.

He said further that in the city of Chandigarh, every year hundreds of tree get premature death due to inadequate care by the Government staff. It’s in fact difficult for the employees of the Municipal Corporation or Horticulture department, to monitor the health of each and every tree in the city. Therefore, public participation is a must to protect green cover of the city.  The MC and other wings claim to plant about two lac trees and shrubs every year in the city, but the green cover has not increased even marginally in the city or its forest area.

He said that he has already written to KK Yadav, Commissioner, MC Chandigarh to allow him to adopt one tree in the city. He has even offered to pay Rs 50000 for a specific “Tree No 70” located at the dividing road of Sector 7 and 8. He has suggested the Administration to draft a policy in the name of “My Tree” under which willing residents of the city are offered grown up or newly planted trees for adoption for life of the tree. The owner will take care of the tree as his own tree, maintain it  and will not let it die the untimely death. Such a practice, will create awareness about tree care amongst the public. The Commissioner has assured Prem Garg to give due consideration to his request.

Prem Garg shared it’s otherwise not possible for the city residents to own any tree, because they can’t own or buy land to grow trees in the city. Thus if they adopt a tree, they can become proud owners of a tree during their lifetimes and can leave a memorial in the shape of such tree, after their death.  

Though the administration can allow adoption of newly planted trees for free, but the big old trees can be given for adoption on some payment. People, who can pay in lacs to get fancy numbers for their vehicles or donate millions, wont mind paying few thousands to adopt a fully grown tree of heritage type. With such money a “green fund” can be created to further increase the green cover of the city.   People should be encouraged to plant trees on their own at specified locations and to adopt these for life, to make tree plantation, a real people’s movement.

Punjab Olympic Association Honours Brahm Mohindra and Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi

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Chandigarh 04th July:- The Punjab Olympic Association today honoured the Health Minister, Punjab, Brahm Mohindra and Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi here today at the Punjab Olympic Bhawan, during a function. On the occasion, the Secretary General of the Association Raja K.S. Sidhu said that it is a matter of great pride for the Punjab Olympic Association that the Vice-President of the association Brahm Mohindra and eminent shooter of international repute Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi have been made cabinet ministers in the Punjab Government. He further said that with such persons of proven standing the interests of the players were sure to be fully safeguarded and these ministers would be the voice of the players in the state cabinet.

Earlier, the President of the association and Rajya Sabha MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa said that irrespective of the government of any party in Punjab, the Punjab Olympic Association has always cooperated with the government and not let the politics make inroads into the sporting sphere. He said that today the association has honoured both the ministers specially as part of the members of the sports family.

The Health Minister Brahm Mohindra while thanking the association said that he is elated to be with his extended family today and the government as well as the association would join hands so as to bring Punjab back on top of the sporting arena.

Speaking on the occasion, Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi said that a comprehensive and all encompassing sports policy is on the anvil in Punjab which would have the training of players with state of the art equipments, cash prizes and the jobs and the categorization of players into 'A', 'B' and 'C' categories as the key characteristics. Divulging more, Rana Sodhi said that the 'Maharaja Ranjit Singh Awards' which have not been awarded since long would be revived soon with increased prize money. These awards would be made annual feature. Furthermore, awards for coaches would also be started. This has been planned to keep up the morale of the players of the state performing exceedingly well at the State, National and International level.

On the issue of the funds for the sports associations of Punjab, the minister said that it is a very significant issue which demands to be looked into very minutely. He further said that soon, he would hold a meeting with all the sports associations on this vexed issue.

The minister also said that those sports associations in the state which have not held their organizational polls must do so at the earliest as funds would only be provided to the associations who have duly elected office bearers.

Touching another important aspect, Rana Sodhi said that it is the sincere endeavour of the state government to pull out all stops to provide every facility to the players with specialized attention being devoted to their training, and nutritious diet. He also reiterated that the Punjab Government is fully committed to making the name of Punjab echo again in the national and international sporting arena. He also said that the sports and the education departments would work together to nurture talent of school children in sports and focusing on the school games, a new generation of talented players would be readied.

On the occasion, the Senior Vice President of the Punjab Olympic Association Rajdeep Singh Gill demanded from the sports minister that the players winning laurels for state at national and international level be given regular jobs by forming categories in 'A', 'B', and 'C' as per their position. He also placed a demand that apart from the police, the players should be given jobs in other departments and boards/corporations. The minister assured to keep these aspects under consideration while framing the sports policy.

Simplilearn Partners with Lovely Professional University to Upskill LPU’s Students in Digital Technologies

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Jalandhar 04th July:- Online training provider Simplilearn announced today its partnership with Lovely Professional University (LPU) to offer certification courses in a variety of high-demand digital technologies to their undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering and Science students as part of LPU’s online internship program.

With a joint focus to make students job-ready with the latest digital skills, the partnership will allow students to access a blend of online self-learning, live instructor-led classes and hands-on practical training. All students of LPU’s online internship program will be required to enroll in their choice of Simplilearn’s digital technology courses. Upon completion of the course, they will receive certifications from Simplilearn and relevant industry bodies. Designed by industry experts who work in their fields of study, all courses are supported by 24/7 online teaching assistants and include assessments and hands-on capstone projects that will provide the students with the real-world experience that is sought after by employers.

Simplilearn Founder & CEO, Krishna Kumar, said that the next generation of talent needs to be armed with emerging digital skills before they enter the competitive workforce, and we are proud that this partnership with Lovely Professional University to make this possible. He said further that it's encouraging to see that universities are taking measures to prepare their students for the jobs of the future on their own rather than depending solely on hiring companies to train them.

LPU Chancellor Ashok Mittal said that LPU is a university which is closely working with industry. The present collaboration with ‘Simplilearn’ will definitely help our students to be job-ready as per the latest requirements of the industry. Thus, this initiative is to prepare students industry ready from day one of their career start and get absorbed on high pedestals even in the initial stages. He also want to share that LPU is already tied up with Google, SAP, Microsoft and more to work closely with industry so that innovative ideas of production be brought forth.

Sony SAB’s ‘Jijaji Chhat Per Hain’: Elaichi Helps Karuna Rebuild Her Identity

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Chandigarh 04th July:- Sony SAB’s comedy drama ‘Jijaji Chhat Per Hain’ revolves around Elaichi's (Hiba Nawab’s) eccentricities, Pancham’s (Nikhil Khurana) struggle to escapes from her tricks and Murari’s (Anup Upadhyay) dream of getting his daughter Elaichi on track. The show is a character driven comedy, which will make you fall in love with the quintessential struggler Pancham, the unabashed free-spirited Elaichi and the frustrated father Murari.

In the upcoming episodes, Murari ends up insulting wife Karuna (Soma Rathod) and rubbishes her work and capabilities. Elaichi, who witnesses this, feels hurt and takes up the challenge of proving her father wrong. She decides to open a lehenga store right in front of Murari’s shop to prove that even women can succeed in what they want to do. She seeks help from Pancham, who refuses due to his loyalty to Murari. However, not one to give up, Elaichi hatches a plan to bring Chatanki (Feroz), Karuna’s brother, disguised as Amitabh Bachchan for the grand opening, leaving an insecure Murari astounded and perplexed.

Hiba Nawab, essaying Elaichi’s character said that there is a fresh new angle to the story, coming up, focusing on depicting the female characters of the show strong enough to be on their terms. This track is an excellent example of how it is not always necessary to be preachy to send out an inspirational message.

On portraying Elaichi’s mother, Karuna, Soma Rathod shared that television is the perfect medium to communicate a message to viewers. In the upcoming track, we will show that men and women are equals, and can be at the same platform despite all odds. To be a part of such an inspiring track in the show is a great opportunity for her as Karuna.

Airtel Crosses 35 Lakh Mobile Customers Mark in Himachal Pradesh

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Chandigarh 04th July:- Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s largest telecommunications service provider, today said that it has crossed the 35 lakh customers’ mark in Himachal Pradesh. With this, India’s fastest mobile network has further cemented its leadership position in the state.

In a recent development, over 54% of all RCom customers and over 59% of all Aircel customers in HP ported to Airtel, once again underlining Airtel’s position as the most preferred network in the state.

The company also announced a massive network expansion drive to further scale up its high speed data services across the state - aims to roll out over 6000 mobile sites by H1 of FY 18-19to considerably enhance the network experience for its customersby taking services deeper into rural and unconnected areas.

By H1 of FY 18-19, Airtel plans to add 2800 more 4G locations and this expansion shall be extensively backed by making 4G services to reach some of the toughest locations of the state.

Airtel has been consistently rated as the fastest mobile network in India. Ookla - the global leader in speed tests rated Airtel as India’s fastest network three times in a row (in Q3-Q4 2016, Q1–Q2 2017 and Q3-Q4 2017).

Manu Sood, Hub CEO –Upper North, Bharti Airtel said that this is yet another major milestone for Airtel and we would like to thank our over 35 lakh customers in Himachal Pradesh for giving us the opportunity to serve them.  We remain committed to providing best-in-class services to our customers and lead the market with exciting innovation. As the market gets ready for the next wave of growth, we are expanding our telecom networks wider and deeper across the region and contribute to the Government’s ‘Digital India’ vision.

Snapdeal Introduces Instant Sign-up for Sellers: 1-Step Sign Up with GST Identification Number

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Chandigarh 04th July:- Snapdeal today launched industry's first Instant Seller Sign-up feature to offer a seamless on-boarding process for sellers on its platform.

Under this tech enabled initiative, sellers need to simply provide their GST Identification Number (GSTIN) and other key seller details will be auto-populated using tech integration with the government’s GST network.

Instant Seller Sign-up feature is a transformative tool because the use of automated GSTIN verification process eliminates all manual verification steps. This will lead to a significant drop in the instances of seller rejection in the onboarding process. 

In the earlier process, any errors made in manually filling in key details like PAN, company name, address etc. would lead to rejection of seller on-boarding attempt.  

In addition to their GSTIN, sellers need to only provide basic information like contact details, email and bank account details in which they will receive payments.

Snapdeal Spokesperson said that seller experience is a key parameter that we track. With this automation, the time taken for seller sign-up will reduce from 28 hours to less than a minute. New sellers can now start their sales on Snapdeal within 10 minutes of sign up.

Snapdeal is India’s leading online marketplace that provides small businesses a state-of-the-art platform to start their online sales. Sellers can instantly sign up and start selling without needing to make any investment in technology, logistics or payments. As a genuine marketplace, Snapdeal does not hold any inventory or promote its own private labels. By doing this it ensures that all sellers have a level playing on Snapdeal.

This latest initiative will speed up the on-boarding process for sellers on Snapdeal and will provide new sellers a swift and seamless start to their digital commerce endeavors. 

ASSOCHAM Awards Dhanuka Agritech with ‘Water Management Excellence Award’ 2018

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Chandigarh 04th July:- Dhanuka Agritech Limited, India’s leading agrochemicals company, has won the ASSOCHAM Water Management Excellence Award 2018 in the ‘Excellence in the field of water education and awareness’ category. The company has been awarded for promoting water conservation for farmers/villages at various levels.

Recognizing the impending scarcity of water nearly a decade ago, the company has been educating and spreading awareness on water conservation. This year the company organized a national-level summit on water sustenance.

Expressing his thoughts on the win R.G. Agarwal, Chairman Dhanuka Agritech Ltd., said that we are extremely happy and honoured to receive this award by ASSOCHAM. This award is a testimony to the work done by Dhaunka over the last 10 years towards the betterment of farmers. Our company has taken multiple initiatives and provided innovative solutions to farmers for conserving water. A recognition of our efforts inspires us to continue serving farmers through our initiatives.

Dhanuka’s flagship campaign ‘Khet ka pani khet mein aur gaon ka pani gaon mein’ is now more than a decade old, under which it has undertaken multiple initiatives to popularize water conservation practices. Every year, the company celebrates World Water Day in partnership with prestigious National Institutes and State Agricultural Universities and organizes educative lecturers by industry leaders on water conservation.

Further, more than 1,100 field staff organize farmers’ meetings across the country, educating them on water conservation in the field, and also organize multiple activities in schools across India. The activities are designed to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation among children. To conserve rainwater, the company has funded the construction of check dams at Jugalpura, Devipura (District Sikar), Mainpura ki Dhani and Sankotra, (Jaipur district), Rajasthan, which are now fully operational and have been filled with rainwater. The company is also implementing various water harvesting units in various parts of Rajasthan so that farmers have access to water for irrigation. In addition, Dhanukahad made a ‘community water centre’ in Banethi Village in Rajasthan for providing fluoride-free safe drinking water to people. The company strongly supports the government’s agenda for water conservation for irrigation and promotes ‘Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana’ for enhanced water efficiency through `Per Drop More Crop’.

fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2018 1st Runner Up Meenakshi Chaudhary Visit Tricity: Haryana Welcomes Home Their Pride

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Panchkula 04th July:- fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2018 crowned the coveted title of the First Runner upto Meenakshi Chaudhary on the Grand finale. After winning the First Runner crown Meenakshi Chaudhary was in city to share about her journey towards the competition. She also shared about her education, her hobbies and about her future plans.

Continuing the same format this year, Miss India in its 55th edition toured to all 30 states (including Delhi) of the nation to crown 30 state representatives who then competed for the coveted Miss India crown at the Grand Finale. The best of talent and beauty was traced from all over 30 states for the first time and at each stage, four celebrity mentors assigned to each Zone, viz. North, East, West and South, closely mentored the talented contestants.

She lives by the quoted that everything is possible if only you believe. She said that you achieve your target only, when you focussed on your goal. She said that she also loves reading and writing poetry. She is a student of National Dental College and Hospital. A state-level swimmer and a badminton player, Meenakshi describes herself as an avid sportsperson. She is currently pursuing her bachelors in Dental Surgery and hails from an army background. Having grown up in an army background, she has travelled a lot, a self-disciplined, confident and honest girl, who has now entered the glamour world after she participated and won in fbb Campus Princess and also won Dr. Tvacha’s Miss Photogenic award at the sub contest ceremony of fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2018.

The Finale telecast of fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2018 on Sunday, 8th July at 1pm & 5pm on Colors, at 5pm on MTV & at 1pm on JioTV.

SS Fitness Club to organize Swimming Competition in Tricity from 15 to 17 August

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Chandigarh 04th July:- S.S Fitness Club Swimming Pool today, announced to organize a competition  in Swimming Pool on 15 to 18 August 2018, in which the people around Chandigarh Panchkula and Mohali will be participants.

Giving more detail about the event, Suresh Thakur, the owner of the SS Fitness Club, JJ Singh Club Member said that the age limit for this contest will be valid from 7 years to 18 years. Prior to this competition. The registration for the competition started from 01st  July, 2018, and the fees for the registration is Rs.250/-. He shared further that the winner of the event will get Sports Cycle. The cost of the cycle is Rs.22000/-.  All the participants in competition will get participation Certificate.

He said one of the reasons to organizing the competition is that every child is required to learn swimming from childhood so that he can protect himself and others in any natural calamity. Today, we witness many such accidents every day because of  drowning in water in swimming pool and rivers. such accidents in which the educated young people of our country, like engineers, have to go to sleep due to lack of swimming. Therefore swimming is necessary not only in sports but in the modern age of today, it is also necessary to learn it from the spirit of security.

Suresh Thakur said that the youth of the Tri-city will be trained in swimming and will be tested in the competition, so that the youth can be motivated and exhibit their swimming emotions at any level.

Master Coach Raju, who is a known coach of Tri-city, will impart the training for the participants  for the competition in a special session.

B Natural Juices & Beverages and Harmanpreet Kaur Brings Together the People of Punjab and Chandigarh for Guinness World Records® Achievement

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Mohali 03rd July:- B Natural Juices & Beverages from ITC Foods, after moving away from ‘Concentrate Juices’ and shifting its entire portfolio to ‘Not From Concentrate’ variants, has now vowed to break records on fitness goals. The brand brought people together from the state of Punjab and the union territory of Chandigarh at Niper Auditorium, Mohali for a Guinness  World Records® title for ‘the Most people performing jump squats’ in a minute with 572 girls breaking the existing record of 497 achieved by Dubai Fitness Challenge (UAE) in Dubai, last year. The achievement is also testimony to B Natural’s core philosophy of breaking barriers across all spheres of life.  

The Guinness  World Records® challenge was led by Harmanpreet Kaur, DSP of Punjab Police & Vice-Captain of India Women's National Cricket Team, in the presence of Sanjay Singal, Chief Operating Officer-Dairy and Beverages, ITC Ltd.

The record breaking challenge is part of a larger campaign B Natural Harman XI-Sacche Hunar Di Khoj, launched by B Natural and led by Harmanpreet Kaur, who is considered a harbinger of change. The campaign encourages girls in Punjab & Chandigarh to break barriers and achieve greater heights by nurturing their talent and dedication.

Talking about the initiative, Sanjay Singal, Chief Operating Officer-Dairy and Beverages, ITC Ltd. said that B Natural is an honest and transparent brand that strives to challenge the status quo. B Natural Harman XI is a platform to encourage and boost the talents of young girls of Punjab. We are delighted that we have set the ground for this campaign by breaking a world record and hope to break many more barriers through our innovative initiatives and campaigns.

He further added that we needed an icon who truly embodies the essence of this worthy initiative and are happy to have Harmanpreet Kaur champion this cause for B Natural. She is already a huge inspiration for many young girls and we are confident that with her support, many girls in Punjab will be able to accomplish their dreams and desires with the “B Natural Harman XI” campaign.

On expressing her excitement, Harmanpreet Kaur said that she is very happy and proud to be associated with B Natural for this campaign and thrilled about having broken barriers to achieve a Guinness  World Records® with many girls like her from Punjab and Chandigarh. She have been blessed to have her family’s support in fulfilling her dreams. There could be no better way for her to extend the same support to all the girls back home. She is looking forward to bringing a change that will boost the confidence of many young girls and help us progress together as a nation. Guinness  World Records® is an achievement and she is extremely pleased to be present here today to be a part of this momentous occasion. 

B Natural Harman XI – Saache Hunar Di Khoj will see girls in the age group of 10 to 17 years showcase their talent through 11 activities spread across   3 categories – Sports, Knowledge and Arts. The three-months long contest will invite girls across Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Bathinda and Patiala to participate in the contest. There will be 1 winner for each activity per city, which makes 66 finalists qualifying for the Grand Finale.

Apart from a possibility to meet Harmanpreet, the finale winners of ‘Harman XI’, will be featured on a special edition B Natural ‘Not From Concentrate’ pack, which will be made available across Punjab and Chandigarh. The girls will also be featured in the brand’s print, radio and digital ads which will be carried across the 6 cities. These mediums will help take their stories to many more girls who can also fulfil their aspirations by boosting their hidden talent. 

A panel of esteemed jury including Harmanpreet Kaur along with other industry experts will judge this first-of-its-kind campaign contest and announce the winners at the finale event to be held in August.

Sachin Jigar Brings Gold to Daler Mehndi

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Chandigarh 03rd July:- The King of Pop Daler Mehndi went live on his Facebook page with Sachin, one half of very talented Music director duo Sachin-Jigar. We have worked together for the songs like Vande Matram and Raj  Karega Khalsa.

Daler Mehndi said that today he is very happy that Sachin has come to visit him at DMFolkStudio and he has gifted him this Gold chain, He is asking himself fans if you can tell us why he gifted him this gold ? One lucky winner will get a chance to visit Dubai to join him and Sachin in a jamming session.

Affectionately and with respect Sachin said that just like the power and serenity of Shri Golden Temple, Daler Paaji’s  voice is very powerful.