Bajaj Allianz Life Creates Milestone with 45% Growth in New Business Premium in Punjab

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Chandigarh 06th August:- Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company, one of India’s leading private life insurers, achieved a milestone by registering 45% growth in New Business Premium in the Punjab region in Q1 FY18-19 over the corresponding period of the last fiscal. The total sum assured has also witnessed a growth of 39% in the Q1 of the current year.

In Punjab the total number of policies stood at 1,137, registering a 13% growth as compared to 1,007 in Q1 FY17-18. In the region, the insurance company has also seen a 19% increase in its number of lives covered to 1,137 as against 954 in Q1 FY18.

 Commenting on the growth achieved by the company in the region, Bajaj Allianz Life’s MD and CEO Tarun Chugh said that our growth in the region is a testimony of the faith our customers have reposed on us. Punjab is a key market for us, and through innovative products, and customer friendly technology we will continue to offer life insurance solutions for our customers, to help them achieve their life goals. We are targeting affluent customers and continuously investing in our technology, training and outreach programs to help us reach these customers in a better manner, as well as further delight our existing partners and customers.

Goa Institute of Management to Host His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama

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Chandigarh 06th August:- Goa Institute of Management (GIM), one of the premier B-schools, is celebrating 25 glorious years of imparting knowledge to the country’s future corporate leaders.

To kick off the year-long celebrations the management institute will be hosting His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama to the institute on the occasion of GIM Day.

His Holiness will deliver the key note address on the topic –Today’s Relevance of India’s Ancient Knowledge.

The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is also be conducting a six month intense programme for the faculty and members on the Board of Governors of GIM which will commence this month. The programme is being conducted by The Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi, Director of the Ethics initiative and Javier Prieto, COO at The Centre at GIM’s expansive campus in Sanquelim, Goa.

The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at MIT focuses on the development of interdisciplinary research and programs in varied fields of knowledge, from science and technology to education and international relations. The programs emphasize responsibility and examine meaningfulness and moral purpose between individuals, organizations, and societies. The Center was founded to honor the vision of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and his call for a holistic education that includes the development of human and global ethics.

In its 25th year of operation GIM has forayed into newer areas. After careful study of the prevailing market for analytics education in the country consistent to GIM’s mission to nurture leaders for sustainable business, the B-school has decided to respond to the emerging paradigm of Big Data by incorporating it into its course structure and hasintroduced the Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PGDM-BDA) programme from this academic year 2018-19. The two-year full timeresidential course in Big Data Analytics is the only one of its kind in the country. Additionally, the institute has set up an incubation cell as part of the Atal Incubation Centre. The Centre will host Idealab 2018 - a startup event featuring over 300 startups – later this year in October. The institute has also initiated a joint choral performance along the Oxford University Choir which is scheduled to take place in December 2018.

श्री सनातन धर्म मंदिर सेक्टर 46 ने लगाया खीर पुड़े का लंगर

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Chandigarh 06th August:- श्री सनातन धर्म मंदिर सेक्टर 46 में श्रावण के महीने को लेकर मंदिर कमेटी की ओर से प्रत्येक सोमवार को खीर पुड़े का लंगर लगाया जाता जा रहा हैI

मंदिर के पुजारी पंडित हरिकृष्ण ने बताया की प्रत्येक सोमवार को सुबह शिव पुराण कथा के साथ पूरा दिन मंदिर में पूजा पाठ का सिलसिला जारी रहता हैI श्री सनातन धर्म मंदिर कमेटी के प्रधान जतिंदर भाटिया ने बताया की उनकी कमेटी की ओर से मंदिर परिसर में श्रावण  के प्रत्येक सोमवार को सुबह 6 बजे से रात 9 बजे खीरपूड़े का लंगर लगाया जा रहा है I आज लगाए गए लंगर के मौके पर कमेटी के सदस्य बीआर शाहवाल, राकेश सेठी, संदीप शर्मा, डीपी गुप्ता और डीडी शर्मा ने लंगर की सेवा में अपना हाथ बंटाया I दिन भर जारी हल्की बारिश के बावजूद मंदिर में श्रावण के सोमवार को लेकर दिन भर  माथा टेकने वाले भक्तों का तांता लगा रहा और उन्होंने खीरपुड़े के लंगर का प्रसाद ग्रहण किया I 

PGI Director Inaugurates Next Generation Sequencing Facility

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Chandigarh 06th August:- The Director, PGIMER, Prof. Jagat Ram, inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing Facility in Advanced Pediatric Centre. The facility is dedicated to patient care and would immensely help in making important diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic decisions regarding various diseases especially inherited genetic conditions and cancers. The Director was accompanied by the Financial Advisor PGIMER and Professor Incharge Purchase and Procurement on the occasion.

CJI to Inaugurate 2-day Symposium on "Human Values and the Legal World”

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Chandigarh 06th August:- Prasanthi Nilayam will witness one of the largest assemblages of jurists, Judges and legal luminaries at the conference on “Human Values and the Legal World” on 11th Aug and 12th Aug, organised by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations to generate views, ideas and suggest ways to strengthen judicial role and Human Values. The theme "Human Values and the Legal World" is an invitation to Bar, Bench and Academia from across the country to participate in the 2-day Symposium. To amplify this noble cause and enlighten the importance of human rights and values, the Chief Justice of India, Hon'ble Justice Dipak Misra is himself addressing people at the inaugural ceremony.

The panel headed by Hon'ble Justice S. J Mukhopadhaya, Chairman, NCLAT and former Judge, Supreme Court of India along with other sitting judges of various High Courts of India shall deliberate on constitutional rights and human values.  Talks on the role of judiciary in advancing human values shall be delivered by Hon'ble Justice N.V Ramana, Judge, Supreme Court of India andHon'ble Justice Amitava Roy, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India.

Chief Justice Hon’ble Justice T.B.Radhakrishnan of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana shall chair a session on Ethics & Probity in the legal profession. The panel headed by Chief Justice Radhakrishnan shall consist of sitting Judges of various High Courts of India Program also entails felicitation of  M. N. R Venkatachaliah, Former Chief Justice of India & Former Chancellor of Sri Sathya Sai University. He is among many luminaries both at the bar and the bench who have been associated with Sri Sathya Sai Baba, His Institutions and His message.

Sri Sathya Baba has emphasised that proper study of Mankind is Man. His principles are based on five concrete pillars i.e. Sathya, Dharma, Prema, Shanti and Ahimsa. He regarded human beings as the supreme creation of God and that the human values are the essence of human being and each one should have opportunity not only to realise this inherent divinity but also the blossoming of human excellence.

The Preamble to the Constitution of India guarantees every Indian to excel in Human Excellence beyond caste, colour, creed, denomination and religion. India being a secular country is a boon to its people and the Judiciary has been custodian of human values and has played an important role in sustaining and upholding not only the Constitutional Rights of the citizens of India but also expanding the rights of its citizens.

Festival Seasons: Fashion Meets Festivity and Fervor of Freedom at Cleopatra

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- Rainbow of festivity, patriotic fervour and celebration sparkled bright at Cleopatra beauty and makeovers with the onset of festive season, Cleopatra spa salon and makeovers is all set to catch your fancy in the season of merry making as they unleashed festive soiree, “Fashion Meets Festivity”  and Celebrate their 15th anniversary.

Celebration presented trend setting festive looks, styles and organic commandments to achieve them. Occasion also coincided with celebration of Cleopatra's glorious   15  years of being pioneer in beauty and makeovers industry. On this sparkling occasion Cleopatra unveiled vibrant palette of looks that were ruled by versatility and razzle dazzle. Fervor of divinity and patriotism could clearly be seen through vivid looks created by makeover maestro Richa Aggarwal and Harveen Kathuria. Adding glamour quotient to the soiree was beautiful actress Samaira Sandhu, who looked enchanting in festive look.  

Richa Aggarwal stated that festive season has ushered in with Janamashtami, Rakhi, Eid, Teej and Independence day, its time to spruce up looks for vivid occasions. Keeping cascade of these occasions in mind we have launched versatile, traditional yet contemporary looks with hint of patriotism, fashion will meet fervor of freedom and festivity.

Sheer metallic, gold hues and ensembles that remained sequined and mirrored adding to the charm of stunning models. Makeovers were jazzed up with patriotic fervour and subtle bling reflected celebration mode and spirit continued with showcasing of New trends in Mehandi art, Nail art and sparkling tattoo designs that captured everyone's fancy. Swatches of metallic gold and silver with edgy looks grabbed everyone's attention and overall makeup was played up with sultry sheer gloss. 

Actress Samaira Sandhu shared that every woman wants to look her best during these occasions and want to ensure that their festive finery is replete with beauty.This is the time when girls and womenfolks want to look their best, she is very happy to adorn a look that is fusion of traditional and contemporary. Fresh hues are added to embellish her taste preference and sensibility. Trends this season call for bling and sparkle without going overboard and Cleopatra has done that so impeccably. 

Cleopatra's celebratory spirit continued with launch of Crystal Club that offered premium memberships, discounts and benefits on all organic skin treatments. Cleopatra also unfurled non cliched trends  to serve  unconventional divas . Green beauty routine and organic commandments were also unveiled for everyone to imbibe a healthy lifestyle during festive season that calls for indulgence. Diet modification, lifestyle counselling were highlights of the event.

PU Session: New Model of Healthcare Which Focuses on ‘Health Guides’ Presented

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- The Association of British Scholars (ABS), Chandigarh Chapter in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) Punjab and Chandigarh (UT) Regional Branch and the Department of Public Administration, Panjab University, Chandigarh  organized a Special Lecture on Minimum Medicines, Maximum Health by Dr. R Kumar, a senior eye specialist &President, Society for Promotion of Ethical & Affordable Healthcare (SPEAK) in Department of Public Administration, Panjab University Professor B.S. Ghuman, Vice-Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala, President ABS, Chandigarh and Honorary Secretary, IIPA Punjab and Chandigarh (UT) Regional Branch presided over the lecture, welcomed the guests and introduced the speaker

In his address, SPEAK founder Dr R Kumar advocated teaching ethics at every stage of education. He appealed to universities to introduce a 4 years course after pre-medical, ’Guide to health and wellness’. A guide will look after the health of 500 persons and will not allow them to fall sick. He said that he  will not be called a doctor and will not prescribe any medicine. This will create millions of jobs, increase productivity, improve economy and reduce national expense on disease treatment. We have sent a note on this line to PMO and Chief Justice of India to treat it as a PIL.

Dr R Kumar dwelt on the crisis facing healthcare in India.  He said that the focus has to shift from the care of the sick to health care. People do not get ideal treatment in the government hospitals because of pressure and apathy while the treatment in the private ones is unaffordable and exploitative. The only option left for them is to go in for Preserve health by following healthy habits and proper life style so that they can avoid bad hospitals. We do not have to be medicine minded or test minded but we must be health minded. This is the paradigm shift that is required.

 He underlined that the medical test packages being promoted these days are a big hoax that can lead any normal person to become a patient by making him feel sick. His emphasis was that the people need to think before going to a hospital and they can dwell on the factors that are responsible for making them unwell. These can be things like Smartphone addiction, dehydration, sleep deprivation, anemia, lack of exercise, over work and over ambition that often lead to stress, sadness and fatigue besides lack of sunlight and inadequate ventilation. He specially castigated junk foods, white poison foods, obesity and its consequences.

He also cautioned about wasteful expenditure coupled with lack of dignity and torture to senior citizens in the terminal stages of their life, when they are unlikely to survive. He termed the ICU treatment as ‘Maximum medicine, minimum health, where the mortality rate is high and chances of leading a productive life are minimal, even if the patient survives.

The lecture was attended in large numbers by members of ABS, IIPA Regional Branch, faculty members of Department of Public Administration and other Departments of PU, researchers and students. Harish Sethi, Vice-President, ABS Chandigarh Chapter proposed the vote of thanks.

PGI Observe World Breast Feeding Week

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, doctors observed the World Breast Feeding week  at Urban Health Training Centre Sector 38, Chandigarh.

Under the guidance of Asst. Professor Dr Kathirvel. S, Urban Health Training center, Civil Dispensary Sector 38, Dr Har Ashish Jindal and Junior resident Dr Shruthi Rajan, Multipurpose health worker Ms Rupinder organized a community level awareness programme in collaboration with Senor Medical Officer, Dr Harjeet Kaur.

Senior Resident Dr Har Ashish Jindal addressed an audience of 40 individuals and highlighted the significance of world breast feeding week with a background of history in 1991 and the need of promote breast feeding.  He told that breast feeding is a complete food for the new born till the age of 6 months.

Dr Har Ashish Jindal started with birth of a child to a newly wed is an occasion of happiness and we should celebrate the life by giving the breast milk of the mother to the new borne as early as possible irrespective of the mode of delivery. He emphasized on the breast milk being a complete food for the baby. The first yellow milk i.,e colostrum is essential for the new borne as it has essential elements that enhances the immunity. The sign of proper attachment were also told to the audience. The differences in the cow milk, buffalo milk and breast milk were also highlighted but breast milk was still emphasized as the best food for the baby.

Dr. Shruthi Rajan emphasized upon that breast milk is ready to use, non-contaminated and economical food for the new borne. She also told that the breast milk builds up the immunity and reduces the chances of getting respiratory infections, allergies and skin infection. She also urged that breast feeding enhances the emotional bond between the mother and newborn. Furthermore, the continuation of breast feeding after 6 months is also essential but with addition of simple food such as pulses, rice and mashed banana.

 The audiences were   enthusiastic and asked question on the need of water during first 6 months. It was told that breast milk is a complete food and has the ability to address the issue of thirst as well. Therefore, breast feeding is the foundation of new life and should be encouraged without any stigma and hesitancy around the world.

Trends Teej & Rakhi Special Lifestyle Exhibition Starts at Kisan Bhawan

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Chandigarh 04^th August:- Trends Teej & Rakhi Special Lifestyle Exhibition has got off to a glamourous start at Kisan Bhawan, till Monday August 6, 2018.  With the festivals of Teej & Rakhi approaching, a special showcase keeping in mind these important festivals has been curated by the experienced professionals on board Trends. Pankaj Jain, who is a partner in Sunrise Events, the company under who's banner Trends Exhibitions are organised, said that it is a matter of great pride for all of us at Trends that we have successfully put up our Exhibitions' 21st Edition in Chandigarh, in form of the Teej & Rakhi special, which  is a treasure trove for festival shoppers. Designers from Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur  and other places have launched limited edition festival collections here. In all we have already done over 100 Trends Lifestyle Exhibitions since inception.

Pankaj Jain added that our Unique Selling Proposition, USP, is that we strive to provide quality products at reasonable prices on a single platform. Trends Teej & Rakhi Lifestyle Exhibition  also aims to achieve this objective. The exhibition gives fashion conscious residents of tricity, a golden opportunity to update their wardrobes & homes with the latest designer wear & lifestyle products, as the very latest is available here.

The Teej & Rakhi special exhibition has opened to a huge crowd. The reason: There is something for everyone here. Different genres of products include-- trendy designer wear, bridal couture, Indo Western wear, jewellery, fashion accessories, footwear, furniture, home decor etc. & all are available  under one roof. There are over 60 stalls that have been put up at the trendy Lifestyle Exhibition.

In Designer & Bridal Wear there are label's like Delhi's Libas Creations Katyayani Kreations , The Vintage Line, Indiana,  Libas Creations ,Razaa etc. Jaipur's Sachi's collection, Shimona's Couture , Malika's collection, Kimz, The Sixth Sense, Mishthi's Closet by Pooja Kundra, Fab lady, Pari creation, Style loft by Sanjana,  Majaajan, Sabina's Haute Couture, Minna's Closet, Tanvi creation are there among others.

In Ethnic clothing & Handlooms; Mrignaini , Ethnic Edge, Nazam & Ethnic trends are there. The famous Lucknowi Chikan can be chosen from Lucknowi Chikan by Sameer. In Phulkari, Patiala's Supriti Phulkari is available. Jaipuri Kurties are there by Shuddhi. Great Handloom products are available  at 'Your Cloth House' and 'Me & U'.

In Jewellery there is great variety; Ludhiana's- Rehmat by Sonnu Ahuja, Chandigarh 's- Silver point, Delhi's- Rising Papillon, all have put up stalls. Jaipur's  Craftmansion has brought beautiful handmade jewellery. In Footwear &  Bags: Shop in Style & Eye catchers are attracting attention. In Accessories - Rozy's Wedding Accessories is making a mark and so is Glam Accessories. In Kids wear: 'Baby Bug' is there. In Garden decor : Trendy Life Style & Aditi's Creation's Fiberglass Planters have put up their wares. In Home decor: Karigiri  & R Creations are making a major impact.

मोगा के किसानो ने कांग्रेसी नेताओं और जिला प्रशासन पर अवैध माइनिंग में मिलीभगत के लगाए आरोप: मोगा जिले में ठेकेदार बेख़ौफ़ हो कर रहे अवैध माइनिंग

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- जिला मोगा के अंतर्गत आती तहसील धर्मकोट के जमींदारों ने क्षेत्र में धड़ल्ले से चल रही अवैध माइनिंग के लिए कांग्रेसी नेताओं और प्रशासन की खनन माफिया से मिलीभगत के आरोप लगाते हुए राज्य के मुख्यमंत्री को पत्र लिखकर शिकायत की है और इस संबंध में ठोस कार्रवाई की गुहार लगाई है। 

चंडीगढ़ प्रेस क्लब में आज आयोजित पत्रकार् वार्ता में जमींदार फुम्मन सिंह , जमींदार साधू सिंह और जमींदार गुरप्रीत सिंह ने कहा कि पंजाब राज्य में पिछली सरकार से लेकर अब तक की सरकार अवैध माइनिंग के दोष एक दूसरे पर लगाती रही है और दोष लगाए भी जा रहे है। जब कि कैप्टन सरकार और उनके मंत्रियों की ओर से बड़े बड़े दावे किए जा रहे है कि अब राज्य में कहीं भी अवैध माइनिंग नही हो रही और न ही होने दी जाएगी।यह सब पिछली सरकार के दौर में ही हो रहा था। उन्होंने कहा कि सरकार के दावों की पोल खोलती ताजा मिसाल उनके एरिया में भी देखी जा सकती है। उनकी तहसील धर्मकोट चौकी कमालके के अधीन आते गांव चक सिंघपुरा की लगभग 8 एकड़ रकबे में कांग्रेसी नेताओं और प्रशासन की देखरेख में ठेकेदार प्रकाश सिंह पुत्र जागीर सिंह द्वारा अवैध माइनिंग की जा रही है। जब कि ठेकेदार प्रकाश सिंह को सरकार की तरफ से चिमन सिंह की जमीन से 0.75 हेक्टेयर रकबा माइनिंग के लिए अलाट किया किया गया है ,  जिसका खसरा नंबर 11/7 मिन( 6-16) , 15 (8-0) है। पर ठेकेदार प्रकाश सिंह ने सरकार द्वारा अलाट रकबे में से अब तक आधे रकबे में ही कानूनी तौर पर माइनिंग की है। ठेकेदार ने  अलाट हुए रकबे को छोड़ कर उसके साथ लगती जमीन जो कि दिलावर सिंह पुत्र फुमन सिंह पुत्र दीवान सिंह और सरवन सिंह के नाम है , पर अवैध रूप से बिना उनके संज्ञान मे लाये माइनिंग शुरू कर दी है।इस नाजायज माइनिंग से रोजाना 200-250 टिप्पर और 100-150 ट्राली , जो कि चैन माउंटेड ( पोप लेन) मशीनों से की जाती है। जिससे सरकार को 25-30 लाख रुपये का नुकसान हो रहा है। 

उन्होंने बताया कि फुमन सिंह, साधु सिंह और गुरप्रीत सिंह की जमीन भी इस माइनिंग किये गए रकबे के साथ लगती है , और उनको डर है कि ठेकेदार द्वारा उनकी जमीन में भी अवैध माइनिंग की जाएगी। उनका कहना है की वो अपनी जमीन में माइनिंग नही होने देना चाहते लेकिन ठेकेदार से उन्हें धमकियां मिल रही है। उन्होंने बताया कि इस बारे में उन्होंने डिप्टी कमिश्नर , एस एस पी और एस डी एम को भी लिखित शिकायत दी थी , पर उनकी शिकायत पर कोई कार्रवाई नही हुई। सिर्फ एस डी एम ने उनकी शिकायत का संज्ञान लेते हुए खानापूर्ति के लिए मौके पर फोटोज भी खींची , पर कोई हल नही निकाला। बल्कि उन्हें ही जान से मार दिए जाने की धमकियां मिल रही है। उन्होंने बताया कि इस संबंध में उन्होंने राज्य के मुख्यमंत्री को लिखित शिकायत की है। पर इसपर भी कोई कार्रवाई नही हो पाई। जिससे आहत होकर आज उन्होंने अपनी बात मीडिया के आगे रखना सही समझा।उन्होंने गुहार लगाते हुए सरकार से मांग की कि  ठेकेदार प्रकाश सिंह पर कार्रवाई की जाए और एरिया में हो रही अवैध माइनिंग को रोका जाए , जिससे सरकारी खजाने को होने वाले और नुकसान को रोका जा सके। 

उन्होंने कहा कि अगर सरकार द्वारा भी कोई कार्रवाई न कि गयी तो मजबूरन उन्हें सड़कें जाम कर अपना रोष जाहिर करना पड़ेगा। जिसकी जिम्मेवारी पूरी तरह से सरकार कि होगी ।

Chandigarh Gets Its First Pardhan Mantri Kausual Vikas Yojna Centre at EDC

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- In sync with the vision of Government of India, Chandigarh  skill development mission (CSDM)  in association with SPIC under the aegis of Department of Information Technology launched its first Pardhan  Mantri Kausual Vikas Yojna(PMKVY) Centre  of Chandigarh  in EDC Building in Chandigarh Technology Park today under  PMKVY scheme which is a flagship skill development program of Government.    The Centre was inaugurated by Arjun Sharma , Director Information Technology, Chandigarh Administration in the presence of senior  officials of  Chandigarh administration with launch of its first batch of PMKVY trainees.

On this occasion Arjun Sharma , Director Information Technology interacted with trainees  and highlighted the benefits  of the PMKVY courses and encouraged them to take the course  seriously. He also assured that placement assistant would be provided to all trainees on the completion of their training.  He further said  that this initiative will bridge the gap between skilled manpower requirement and availability of skilled manpower.  

SPIC Centre of Excellence will be operating the training partner under Skill India which is located in the EDC building  built on 1.5 acre plot  in the heart of  Chandigarh Technology Park which is hub of IT industries.  This is a first start of the Art  PMKVY Centre in the region which will offer  all the ultra modern amenities  like;  spacious smart classrooms, plush seminar hall & conference room to  the  trainees registered under PMKVY and SPIC being playing pivotal role in implementation of e-governance , creating talent pool for IT industry & promoting  IT , this  centre will only caters to the IT trainings under PMKVY.   This centre will offer training in Data Entry Operator, CRM domestic ( Non-Voice) & Junior  Software Developer courses to the trainees which  are industry driven courses with  focus  on employment and to create aspirational value for skill development training.  The centre will provide free of cost IT skill training to the students passing out from schools, school dropouts, Unemployed youth, Women and other disadvantaged groups. Training aspirants can register themselves for skill training under PMKVY at www.utcsdm.org  portal.  

After the completion of the training, centre would link the aptitude, aspiration, and knowledge of the skilled trainee it creates with employment opportunities and demands in the market. Every effort thereby needs to be made by the PMKVY training centre bto provide placement opportunities to candidates, trained and certified under the Scheme.

Chandigarh Skill Development Mission has been set up by Department of Technical Education,  Chandigarh Administration  in line with National Skill Development Mission and guidelines issued by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will play a key role in  formulating and steer various skill development schemes. The Mission will bring necessary synergy, oversight and effective coordination in the implementation of various skill development schemes across the Departments.

PNB Opens Its First Centralized Loan Processing Centre in Haryana

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Chandigarh 03rd August:-Punjab National Bank in line with EASE (Enhanced Access & Service Excellence) initiative of Govt. of India under responsible & responsive banking opened its first Centralized Loan Processing Centre (CLPC) of Haryana at Bank Square, Chandigarh, which was inaugurated by Sunil Mehta, CEO & MD, Punjab National Bank today amidst old and esteemed customers of the bank, PNB’s Branch Heads of all its branches of Chandigarh & Panchkula, other Staff & general public.  The inaugural function was also participated by Alok Srivastava, Zonal Manager, PNB, Chandigarh & Haryana Zone, K.B. Singh, Deputy Zonal Manager, PNB, Chandigarh & Haryana Zone, S.K. Bajaj, Circle Head, PNB, Chandigarh Circle & Senior Officers of PNB.

While speaking on the occasion Sunil Mehta said that under the comprehensive transformation exercise ‘PARIVARTAN’ vision of the bank, the model & frame work for Centralized Loan Processing Centre (CLPC) has been conceptualized at PNB which is in line with the Govt. of India’s EASE Programme wherein the emphasis has been laid on strict segregation of Pre & Post sanction roles & responsibilities for enhanced accountability.  Sunil Mehta further said that credit assessment, lending & monitoring is the significant business activity of the banking industry and in this direction, our bank has created CLPC to ensure improved TAT, Qualitative Credit Assessment and efficient monitoring for enhancing higher productivity in credit dispensation. Sunil Mehta added  that the CLPC will work as an independent support & work outlet comprising of Credit Processing Cell and Credit Monitoring Cell with the prime responsibility of Pre-Sanction Appraisal, Sanction and Effective Post-Sanction follow-up/monitoring of loan accounts above Rs. 50.00 lakh. CLPC will receive the leads from the branch offices linked with it and with CLPC Chandigarh all PNB branches of Chandigarh and Panchkula will be linked. 

Sunil Mehta also visited Institute for Blind, Sector 26, Chandigarh and give away dresses to the students of Blind School under CSR activity of the Bank.  While addressing the school children at a small function organized at the school Shri Mehta assured them of all possible help from PNB for their education as well as other possible requirements.

Sunil Mehta also addressed the Town Hall meeting of PNB Staff and officers at Chandigarh and sensitized & motivated them.  He discussed plan and strategies of the bank and action plan to achieve this within stipulated time period.

Sunil Mehta said that PNB’s customers always have their high faith in their Bank which we shall keep intact with our hard work, best efforts, honesty and sincerity. We will have to put best efforts to reduce NPAs, to increase CASA (Current Accounts, Saving Accounts), improve recovery and to educate our customers about the benefits of digital transactions.

AIHM Hosts its Fresher's Party-2018

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, a leading institute of Hotel Management (an autonomous body under Ministry of Tourism, Govt. Of India) hosted its Fresher’s Party 2018, in welcome of the fresh batch of B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration and the Diploma in Food Production on 3rd August, 2018  in the College Campus. The theme of the event was Bollywood v/s Hollywood which was being depicted at every nook and corner of college auditorium. The senior students welcomed their fresh inmates by offering them a grand gala cultural event.

On this occasion a plethora of cultural activities which included song and dance performances were organized followed by a welcome speech by Arvind Varma, the Principal-Incharge of the Institute, in which he said that it is a life transforming journey for you all and we want each one to leave an impression of infallibility on the walls of this institute.

The event gradually gained momentum in the congenial and cheerful ambience, which was inspired by famous movies and actors amongst the high spirited newcomers. The mesmerizing dance and band performances evidently brightened up the auditorium with the sounds of cheer and applause. They also flaunted their stylish moves on a ramp walk for judging Mr. & Ms. Fresher’s 2018.

The cultural event was concluded by the striking Bhangra performance that cheered the crowd. The function was followed by cake cutting ceremony and Hi-Tea based on Marvels vs DC theme at the students dining hall. The event concluded with every newcomer carrying a feeling of happiness within them. The show revealed the tireless efforts of all the students in exhibiting this programme.

Inauguration of Academic Session 2018-19 Held at NIPER

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- If the homework is not done, the taste of the recipe will be never be tasty; Take wise decisions in your initial years of your academics; something try differently with your heart and soul to find out your own ways of success in your life. Develop your personality as disciplined person, timely commitment breaks any barriers these were the remarkable words of Dr. Sanjit Singh Lamba; the Managing Director of Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd., Visakhapatnam,; who was the chief guest of  today at NIPER’s Inauguration of Academic Session 2018-19. In short,  a thought provoking & an eye opener lecture was delivered by Dr. Lamba to the newly joined Masters & PhDs students of NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar.

The event was organized at NIPER’s convention centre with a warm welcome of the dignitaries and lamp lighting followed by “Saraswati Vandana”.  A welcome note delivered by The Director NIPER, Prof. NIPER Director, Prof. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally. In his welcome address,  he briefed the audience about NIPER background and the achievements of the NIPER students & staff. He explained that the curriculum is interdisciplinary and the students are exposed to sophisticated instruments required in the pharmaceutical industry. He informed that our aim is also to act as a nucleus of academia-industry interaction, and for that, we have a number of service centers which cater to the needs of the pharma industry. It is my belief that academic institutes and teachers, in particular, have a crucial role to play in bridging the gap between the trained manpower that academic institutes generate and the demands of the pharma sector. I believe that NIPER S.A.S. Nagar will be able to fulfill this promise.

Dean, NIPER, Prof. P.V. Bharatam introduced the Chief Guest to the audience. He briefed about the academia and industrial profile of Dr. Sanjit Singh Lamba.

Dr. Sanjit Singh Lamba delivered the lecture on “Indian Pharmaceutical Industry, Changing times. “The agenda of the lecture includes Snapshot of India Pharmaceutical Industry, Road of Opportunities, Challenges,  an overview of Eisai India were discussed. He stated that India Indian Pharma Market is a leading Pharma producer and one of the highest exports among fastest growing industries of the world. There is a rapid growth in healthcare sector. India has contributed not just to the health outcomes in India but also globally. 60%+ of global vaccine production, 30%+ Annual UNICEF supply globally are some of them. We continue to drive availability of high  quality drugs at low costs. Under the Position in Infrastructure & Capabilities Production costs for commodity generics continue to be low in India—the country ranks lowest in conversion costs, 50% lower than the US or UK and other developed countries. India has strong capabilities in generics R&D. However, many instances of quality issues related to products manufactured in India have surfaced. Drug quality is one of the major challenges been faced by the industry & has been reported extensively in the public domain. Under the “Make in India”. He informed about the philosophy of the Eisai Group’s corporate to give first thought to patients and their families and to increasing the benefits health care provides. At the end of his lecture he advised students to establish yourself, remain flexible/adjustable and do not be rigid specially .He congratulated all the NIPER students to get the opportunity to work in globally recognized the best Academia institution The NIPER S.A.S. Nagar, that has set a bench mark to the pharmaceutical education.

The Director NIPER honored the chief guest with a memento.

IFC Invests $25 Million in Mahindra Rural Housing Finance for Housing Loans to Rural Poor

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is investing INR 1.6 billion ($25 million) in Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Ltd. (MRHFL), one of the largest finance companies, focused on rural housing. MRHFL will use the proceeds to give loans to low-income borrowers in villages.

The demand for affordable homes in India is rising at an unprecedented pace due to economic growth and urbanization. The National Real Estate Development Council estimates the housing shortage in the country to touch 114 million units by 2022, of which 68 million will be in the rural areas.

MRHFL has 85 percent of its portfolio in the rural areas with an average loan size of only $1,200, and demonstrates its ability to serve economically weak segments in a commercially sustainable way. Its customers include farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, and salaried workers in the unorganized sector, who often do not have documentary evidence of income and lack a proven credit history.

Ramesh Iyer, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, Mahindra Finance, said that MRHFL is the pioneer of rural housing finance in India. Most of the housing finance in rural areas is for incremental construction or completion of homes and lack of appropriately designed product options is a key challenge. We identified this need and built an innovative business model around it.  There is great potential for growth in this segment. This association with IFC will help us capitalize on these opportunities, while making a huge social impact.

Bridging the housing gap in India is a strategic priority for IFC and aligned with the World Bank Group’s twin goals of eliminating extreme poverty and increasing shared prosperity. In recent times, IFC has made available nearly $2 billion, including mobilization, for purchase and construction of affordable homes. According to estimates, every house built creates up to 13.5 direct and indirect jobs.

Arun Kumar Sharma, Chief Investment Officer, IFC, said that there is high demand for affordable housing, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. The supply is beginning to increase. IFC's investment will send a positive signal to investors, increasing confidence and encouraging potential creditors to provide long-term debt to this sector. He added that home ownership helps improve living standards and the housing construction industry is a significant employment generator. Both are critical to IFC’s mission.

Anuj Mehra, Managing Director, Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Ltd. said that MRHFL has extended loans to more than 700,000 households in rural India. We also assist our customers by providing advisory services and financial literacy campaigns. This investment will be a further boost to our mission to expand and reach out to underserved customers in rural markets, thus transforming rural lives.

Library Automation Short Term Course Concludes at SGGSC

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- A 7-Day National Level Short–Term Course on Library Automation and Building Digital Libraries Using Open Source Software for Library Administration and Staff organised by Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha Library of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College (Co-ed), Sector 26, Chandigarh and sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India (GOI) from July 27, 2018 to August 3, 2018 was concluded today by the chief Guest of the event Dr Jatinder Kaur Arora, Director (Executive), Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, sector 26, Chandigarh.

Welcomed by the Principal Dr Jyoti Lamba and Course Convener, Librarian Dr Anita Chhatwal, Dr Jatinder Kaur Arora applauded the initiative to equip the library with open source library software; which can also serve as an economical alternative for limited budget ICT infrastructures. She congratulated all the participants and distributed the certificates.

45 applicants comprising of academic & corporate librarians, information professionals, knowledge managers and researchers and students of information sciences from all over the country like Varanasi, Haridwar, Kolkata, various parts of Punjab and the tri-city attended the course conducted by noted academicians like Dr Auu Gupta, Professor, DCSA, PU Chandigarh; Dr. Neeraj Kumar Singh, Assistant Librarian, PU Chandigarh, Dr Preet Kanwal, Associate Professor, SGGS College 26, Chandigarh; Mukesh Pund, Senior Principal Scientist, Education and Training, CSIR-NISCAIR and Dr Sanjay Burde, Senior Technical Officer (2), CSIR-NISCAIR.

The course was designed as a response to digitisation and globalisation in the current times where effective communication and information sourcing require ICT skills and literacy in all institutions and organisations including the libraries. 

The topics covered in the 7-Day programme ranged from Open Source Software, KOHA, Web 2.0 Applications in the Library, Greenstone Digital Library Software to DSpace and E-Granthalaya. Dr Anita Chhatwal, Librarian, SGGS College was the course convener aided by Coordinator Dr A P Singh and Organising Secretary Dr Kanwaljit Kaur Marwaha.

मुख्यमंत्री कराए विज को मेंटल होस्पिटल में भर्ती: नवीन जयहिंद

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- आम आदमी पार्टी ने हरियाणा में कांवड़ यात्रा निकालकर प्रदेश भाजपा के सभी मंत्रियों को गंगाजल देने का ऐलान किया है। कांवड़ यात्रा के दौरान आज यहां पत्रकारों से बातचीत में हरियाणा की वर्तमान भाजपा सरकार ने पिछले चार साल के दौरान प्रदेश में जातिवाद बढ़ावा देते हुए भाईचारे को बर्बाद करने का काम किया है। भाजपा सरकार के कार्यकाल के दौरान हरियाणा में छत्तीस बिरादरी की एकता समाप्त हो गई है।

नवीन जयहिंद ने कहा कि हरियाणा जब जातिवाद के नाम पर दंगे हो रहे थे और कांग्रेस,भाजपा व इनेलो (इनेलो) के नेता राजनीतिक रोटियां सेकने का काम कर रहे थे उस समय भी आम आदमी पार्टी ने रोहतक से मेरी जाति हिंदुस्तानी कार्यक्रम चलाकर प्रदेश में भाईचारा कायम करने का प्रयास किया है।

नवीन जयहिंद ने कहा कि राजनीति से हटकर आप ने छत्तीस बिरादरी की भाईचारा कांवड़ यात्रा शुरू की है। जिसके माध्यम से प्रदेश के लोगों को भाईचारा मजबूत करने का संदेश दिया है। उन्होंने बताया कि इस यात्रा के दौरान प्रदेश में सभी जातियों के लोगों एकजुटता के साथ प्रदेश के कल्याण हेतु कार्य करने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया है। उन्होंने बताया कि भाईचारा कांवड़ यात्रा का समापन 9 अगस्त को महर्षि दयानंद विश्वविद्यालय स्थित राज्यस्तरीय शहीद व स्वतंत्रता सेनानी स्मारक पर होगा । 

नवीन जयहिंद ने विज द्वारा दिए बयान पर कि आप वालों को गंगा में डूब मरना चाहिए पर पलटवार करते हुए कहा कि हम मरने-मारने की बात तो नही करेंगे लेकिन  मुख्यमंत्री उनका इलाज मेंटल होस्पिटल में भर्ती करवाए या फिर आगरा में इनका इलाज करवाए | नवीन जयहिंद ने कहा कि हम इनके अच्छे स्वास्थ्य की गंगा मैया से इनके अच्छे स्वास्थ्य की कामना करते है  व इनको गंगा-जल भेंट करेंगे ताकि उनको कुछ सद्बुद्धि आये |

AAFT Launches its 100 Batch; Student Asks Sanjay Kapoor 100 Questions

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Chandigarh 02nd August:- There is no alternate to hard work, but it has to be in the right direction. Filmmakers can identify passionate people. Your talent needs brushing and polishing at film school, said Actor Sanjay Kapoor while Inaugurating the 100 batch of AAFT at Marwah Studios.

Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios, said that the first private film school of India Asian Academy of Film And Television is create another record on the launching of 100th Batch of AAFT.

On this occasion, students asked more than 100 questions about Sanjay Kapoor and his films.

Uski Nazar Se Bachke Rehna-Aa Rahi Hai ‘Daayan’: Monalisa

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Chandigarh 02nd August:- India is a land of folklores bathed in endless allegories founded across centuries. Stories that talk of the real and the imaginary, of the known and the unknown, of the living and the mystic. One such story deeply entrenched in our psyches is that of Daayans, and their Evil Eye or ‘Buri Nazar’. For centuries Daayans have been dwelling in this land, migrating to places & forms, awaiting reincarnation. And this begs the question-What if Daayans are not just in sleepy towns but in city homes like yours? In bustling streets and crowded malls? And most importantly, how do you know for sure that the person sitting next to you isn’t a Daayan? StarPlus’ offering ‘Nazar’ is a never-seen before supernatural fantasy drama which brings to you, a Daayan in the modern world in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai. The intriguing and fascinating character of the Daayan called Mohana, is played by beautiful Bhojpuri actress Monalisa and she has become TV’s most powerful and hair-raising villain yet. 

Monalisa said that this is her Hindi fiction debut on Television and she is enthralled to play such a differentiated character. Since childhood she has heard so many stories about the existence of Daayans and ‘Buri Nazar’, but never imagined playing one on television. The gripping storyline, the thrill of supernatural incidents in very modern and contemporary settings and the Daayan’s aura are some of the reasons for doing the show. She enjoys playing her and unravelling each of her elements as the show progresses.

Nazar unfolds the tale of a Daayan’s dark energies that are said to surround the Rathore family since generations and how this can affect their lives. According to folklore, Daayans have a long braid or ‘Chhoti’, which contains all their power, they have backward feet (‘Ulte Paer’) and their presence can suck the life out of everything around them. The phrase ‘buri nazar na lage’ is common in Indian households for a reason–a Daayan’s evil eye or ‘Nazar’ possesses the ability to harm an individual and his entire family. People believe that hanging red chilies and lemons (‘nimbu mirchi’) on doorways to houses can protect one from the evil eye.

The show embraces a stellar star cast - Harsh Rajput, Ankur Nayyar, Niyati Fatnani, Smita Bansal, Ashita Dhawan, Ritu Seth in other prominent roles.