प्राचीन कला केंद्र द्वारा मोहाली परिसर में सूफियाना संगीत संध्या का भव्य आयोजन

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Mohali, May 29, 2026:-भारतीय शास्त्रीय कला के प्रचार-प्रसार, संरक्षण एवं संवर्धन के लिए समर्पित संस्था प्राचीन कला केंद्र पिछले सात दशकों से निरंतर कला एवं संस्कृति की सेवा में सक्रिय रूप से कार्यरत है। अपनी अथक मेहनत और समर्पित प्रयासों के माध्यम से केंद्र कला के क्षेत्र में नई ऊँचाइयाँ स्थापित कर रहा है।

इसी श्रृंखला के अंतर्गत केंद्र द्वारा अपने मोहाली परिसर स्थित डॉ. शोभा कोसर ऑडिटोरियम में सूफियाना कलामों से सजी एक विशेष संगीत संध्या का आयोजन किया गया।

इस अवसर पर डॉ. शोभा कोसर, रजिस्ट्रार, प्राचीन कला केंद्र तथा  एस. चौधरी, अध्यक्ष, सीनियर सिटीजन एसोसिएशन विशेष रूप से उपस्थित रहे। कार्यक्रम में शहर के बहुमुखी एवं प्रतिभाशाली कलाकार डॉ. जसबीर सिंह ने अपनी शानदार प्रस्तुति से समां बांध दिया।

कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ हज़रत सुल्तान बाहू के प्रसिद्ध कलाम “अलिफ अल्लाह” से हुआ, जिसने वातावरण को आध्यात्मिक रंग में रंग दिया। इसके पश्चात बाबा बुल्ले शाह का प्रसिद्ध कलाम “भावें तू जान ना जान वे” प्रस्तुत किया गया, जिसे दर्शकों ने खूब सराहा।

इसके बाद डॉ. जसबीर सिंह ने मशहूर सूफी कवि शाह हुसैन के सुंदर कलाम “माए नी मैं किनूं आखां” की भावपूर्ण प्रस्तुति देकर श्रोताओं को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया। कार्यक्रम में आगे उन्होंने मियां मोहम्मद बख्श के सूफियाना कलाम “सैफ-उल-मलूक” को भी अत्यंत प्रभावशाली ढंग से प्रस्तुत किया।

संगीतमय शाम को आगे बढ़ाते हुए उन्होंने लोकप्रिय लोक एवं सूफी गीत “मैं जाना जोगी दे नाल” सहित अनेक प्रसिद्ध सूफी और लोक गीत प्रस्तुत किए, जिन पर दर्शकों ने तालियों की गड़गड़ाहट से कलाकार का उत्साहवर्धन किया।

कार्यक्रम के अंत में डॉ. जसबीर सिंह को उनकी उत्कृष्ट प्रस्तुति एवं कला के क्षेत्र में योगदान के लिए प्राचीन कला केंद्र द्वारा “सुरमणि सम्मान” से सम्मानित किया गया।

इस अवसर पर कलाकार का रहमत सिद्धू ने तबले पर, गुरदीप सिंह ने बांसुरी पर तथा अमन कुमार ने सारंगी पर  शानदार साथ दिया। वहीं अनीकेत और वरिंदर विक्की ने बैक वोकल सपोर्ट प्रदान किया। सभी संगत कलाकारों को भी स्मृति चिन्ह देकर सम्मानित किया गया।

यह सूफियाना संध्या श्रोताओं के लिए एक अविस्मरणीय अनुभव बन गई और एक बार फिर प्राचीन कला केंद्र की भारतीय सांस्कृतिक विरासत के संरक्षण एवं संवर्धन के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता को सशक्त रूप से स्थापित कर गई।

For the Quarter Ended March 2026, IndiGo Reported a Net Loss of INR 25,369 Million

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Chandigarh , May 29, 2026:- InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (“IndiGo”) today reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 results.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period last year (on a consolidated basis)

·      Capacity increased by 3.4% to 43.6 billion ASKs, despite disruptions arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

·      Passengers declined marginally by 1.1% to 31.6 million.

·      Yield decreased by 2.2% to INR 5.20 and load factor decreased by 1.7pts to 85.8%

·      Revenue from Operations increased by 1.3% to INR 224,384 million

·      Fuel CASK reduced by 4.8% to INR 1.53

·      CASK ex fuel ex fx increased by 7.3% to INR 3.15

·      EBITDAR excluding forex impact of INR 64,354 million (28.7% EBITDAR margin), compared to EBITDAR excluding forex impact of INR 68,618 million (31.0% EBITDAR margin)

·      EBITDAR of INR 22,278 million (9.9% EBITDAR margin), compared to EBITDAR of INR 69,482 million (31.4% EBITDAR margin)

·      Net profit excluding impact of exceptional items and forex amounted to INR 19,206 million compared to net profit excluding impact of exceptional items and forex of INR 29,811 million

·      Net loss of INR 25,369 million, compared to net profit of INR 30,675 million

 

For the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to year ended March 31, 2025 (on a consolidated basis)

·      Capacity increased by 9.5% to 172.4 billion

·      Passengers increased by 4.0% to 123.4 million against a seat growth of 5.2%

·      Yield decreased by 1.7% to INR 5.06 and load factor decreased by 1.6pts to 84.4%

·      Revenue from Operations increased by 5.1% to INR 849,619 million

·      Fuel CASK reduced by 11.5% to INR 1.47

·      CASK ex fuel ex fx increased by 3.8% to INR 3.00.

·      EBITDAR excluding forex impact of INR 231,889 million (27.3% EBITDAR margin), compared to EBITDAR excluding forex impact of INR 228,612 million (28.3% EBITDAR margin)

·      EBITDAR of INR 150,892 million (17.8% EBITDAR margin), compared to EBITDAR of INR 212,520 million (26.3% EBITDAR margin)

·      Net profit excluding impact of exceptional items and forex amounted to INR 75,025 million compared to net profit excluding impact of exceptional items and forex of INR 88,676 million

·      Net loss of INR 23,936 million, compared to net profit of INR 72,584 million

·      Basic earnings per share of negative INR 61.88

 

 

Profitability Metrics

 

Particulars (INR mn)

Quarter ended

Mar’26

Mar’25

Change

EBITDAR

22,278

69,482

-67.9%

EBITDAR excluding foreign exchange*

64,354

68,618

-6.2%

PBT

(23,517)

31,694

-174.2%

PAT

(25,369)

30,675

-182.7%

Profit excluding foreign exchange*

16,707

29,811

-44.0%

Profit excluding foreign exchange and exceptional items

19,206

29,811

-35.6%

* Net of gain on forex hedging INR 6,153 million and loss of INR 502 million for quarter ended Mar’26 and Mar’25 respectively

 

Particulars (INR mn)

Full year

Mar’26

Mar’25

Change

EBITDAR

150,892

212,520

-29.0%

EBITDAR excluding foreign exchange*

231,889

228,612

+1.4%

PBT

(19,605)

75,934

-125.8%

PAT

(23,936)

72,584

-133.0%

Profit excluding foreign exchange*

57,061

88,676

-35.7%

Profit excluding foreign exchange and exceptional items

75,025

88,676

-15.4%

* Net of gain on forex hedging INR 8,760 million and INR 87 million for year ended Mar’26 and Mar’25 respectively

 

 

Operational Metrics*

 

Particulars

Quarter ended

Mar’26

Mar’25

Change

ASK (billion)

43.6

42.1

+3.4%

RPK (billion)

37.4

36.8

+1.5%

Load Factor

85.8%

87.4%

-1.7 pts

Passengers (million)

31.6

31.9

-1.1%

*Include non-scheduled operations

 

Particulars

Full year

Mar’26

Mar’25

Change

ASK (billion)

172.4

157.5

+9.5%

RPK (billion)

145.5

135.4

+7.5%

Load Factor

84.4%

86.0%

-1.6 pts

Passengers (million)

123.4

118.6

+4.0%

*Include non-scheduled operations

Rahul Bhatia, MD, said that FY26 was marked by an exceptionally challenging operating environment, which materially impacted our profitability. Despite these conditions, the underlying performance of the business remained resilient.During the year, our capacity grew by 9.5% and total income increased by over 6%. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange and exceptional items, IndiGo delivered a profit of INR 75 billion. He added that we continue to maintain a strong balance sheet with substantial liquidity, demonstrating resilience through prolonged periods of volatility. I would like to thank our 123 million customers for placing their trust in us, and our 69,000 dedicated IndiGo team members for their extraordinary professionalism. While the near term remains volatile, we remain firmly focused on disciplined execution, cost efficiency, and long-term value creation.

Revenue and Cost Comparisons

Total income for the quarter ended March 2026 was INR 238,307 million, an increase of 3.2% over the same period last year. For the quarter, our passenger ticket revenues were INR 194,258 million, a decrease of 0.7% and ancillary revenues were INR 23,515 million, an increase of 9.2% compared to the same period last year.

 

Particulars (INR mn)

Quarter ended

Mar’26

Mar’25

Change

Revenue from operations

224,384

221,519

+1.3%

Other income

13,923

9,456

+47.2%

Total income

238,307

230,975

+3.2%

RASK* (INR)

5.30

5.26

+0.8%

Yield (INR/Km)

5.20

5.32

-2.2%

*Net of finance income of INR 7,374 million and INR 9,509 million for quarter ended Mar’26 and Mar’25 respectively

 

 

Particulars (INR mn)

Full year

Mar’26

Mar’25

Change

Revenue from operations

849,619

808,029

+5.1%

Other income

45,515

32,953

+38.1%

Total income

895,134

840,982

+6.4%

RASK* (INR)

4.99

5.14

-3.0%

Yield (INR/Km)

5.06

5.15

-1.7%

*Net of finance income of INR 35,304 million and INR 31,119 million for year ended Mar’26 and Mar’25 respectively

 

 

Total expenses for the quarter ended March 2026 were INR 259,325 million, an increase of 30.1% over the same quarter last year.

 

Particulars (INR mn)

Quarter ended

Mar’26

Mar’25

Change

Fuel cost

66,503

67,530

-1.5%

Other costs excluding fuel

192,822

131,751

+46.4%

Total cost

259,325

199,281

+30.1%

CASK* (INR)

5.78

4.51

+28.3%

CASK ex fuel* (INR)

4.26

2.90

+46.6%

CASK ex fuel ex forex* (INR)

3.15

2.94

+7.3%

* Net of finance income of INR 7,374 million and INR 9,509 million for quarter ended Mar’26 and Mar’25 respectively

Particulars (INR mn)

Full year

Mar’26

Mar’25

Change

Fuel cost

253,892

261,973

-3.1%

Other costs excluding fuel

642,883

503,075

+27.8%

Total cost

896,775

765,048

+17.2%

CASK* (INR)

5.00

4.66

+7.2%

CASK ex fuel* (INR)

3.52

3.00

+17.6%

CASK ex fuel ex forex* (INR)

3.00

2.89

+3.8%

* Net of finance income of INR 35,304 million and INR 31,119 million for year ended Mar’26 and Mar’25 respectively

 

 

Exceptional items for the quarter ended March 2026 were INR 2,499 million, reflecting an incremental provision for new labour laws, following a reassessment in line with latest developments during the quarter.

 

 

Cash and Debt

As of 31st March 2026

·            IndiGo had a total cash balance of INR 516,506 million comprising INR 362,163 million of free cash and INR 154,343 million of restricted cash.

·            The capitalized operating lease liability was INR 534,608 million. The total debt (including capitalized operating lease liability) was INR 777,492 million.

 

Network and Fleet

·            As of 31st March 2026, fleet of 441 aircraft including 31 A320 CEOs (5 damp lease), 177 A320 NEOs, 172 A321 NEOs (4 damp lease), 1 A321XLR, 46 ATRs, 3 A321 freighters, 5 B737 (damp lease) and 6 B787 (damp lease); a net increase of 1 passenger aircraft during the quarter.

·            IndiGo operated at a peak of 2,241 daily flights during the quarter including non-scheduled flights.

·            During the quarter, provided scheduled services to 97 domestic destinations and 45 international destinations.

 

Operational Performance

 

·            For the period January’26-March’26, IndiGo had a Technical Dispatch Reliability of 99.9%.

·            For the period January’26-March’26, IndiGo had an on-time performance of 79.9% at 10 major airports and flight cancellation rate of 0.6%.

 

Future Capacity Growth

 

·            First quarter of fiscal year 2027 capacity in terms of ASKs is expected to grow around 3-4% as compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.

Awards and Accolades

 

·            IndiGo has been recognized as the ‘Best Aviation Service Provider’ at the prestigious Wings India 2026

·            IndiGo has been honoured with the “Highest Domestic Uplift Airline Cargo for 2025’ award at International Cargo Business Summit 2026

·            IndiGo ranked #1 among India’s Most Sustainable Companies in the Aerospace, Aviation & Defense sector for FY2024-25 at the BW Businessworld IMSC Awards 2026

·            IndiGo was recognized across three prestigious industry platforms for its tailor-made business product, IndiGoStretch

•       TravelPlus Airline Amenity Awards 2026

•       Onboard Hospitality Awards 2026

•       PAX International Readership Award 2026

ACFI Holds Awareness Programme on Sustainable Agriculture Practices in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, May 29, 2026:-Agro Chem Federation of India (ACFI) today organised an awareness and interaction programme for agri dealers and distributors in Punjab and Haryana to strengthen collaboration between the agrochemical industry and channel partners to promote sustainable and scientific farming practices.

The programme, themed “Strengthening Dealer Industry Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture”, touched on issues such as responsible product use, farmer awareness, stewardship initiatives, and safe agricultural practices amid evolving regulatory expectations.

The programme was organised in Chandigarh on Friday by ACFI, a non-profit organisation representing the Indian agrochemical industry.

Kalyan Goswami, Director General, ACFI, said that agri dealers and distributors serve as the first point of interaction for farmers and therefore play a critical role in guiding farming communities towards scientific and judicious use of agrochemicals. The event focussed on building farmer trust through responsible advisory practices, addressing misinformation around pesticide usage, strengthening coordination between industry and distribution networks, and improving farmer education at the grassroots level.

The programme also deliberated on best practices for responsible agri-input retailing, preventing counterfeit products, enhancing productivity while ensuring environmental safety, and encouraging informed decision-making at the farm level.

Attended by agri dealers, distributors, retailers, field-level advisors and sales and marketing professionals from across the agricultural value chain, the industry and channel partners vowed to play a stronger role in promoting the safe, scientific, and responsible use of agrochemicals while supporting Indian agriculture and farmers' welfare.

He added that stronger collaboration has become increasingly important to support long-term agricultural sustainability, improve awareness on safe usage practices and strengthen compliance with evolving stewardship and regulatory frameworks.

The programme additionally focused on knowledge sharing, technical training, and the adoption of modern agricultural practices aimed at improving productivity while balancing environmental responsibility and user safety.

Sanjay Chaudhary from Indogulf Cropsciences Ltd., Dr M Irfan from Bharat Certis Agrisciences Ltd, and Dharam Kumar Bansal, Vice President, Agri Inputs Dealers Association (Regd.) Punjab were the other dignitaries who, besides bursting the myth on pesticide usage, also addressed the need to promote sustainable agriculture and the role of dealers in promoting scientific use of agrochemicals.

सुपर फिटनेस सेंटर की डांस प्रतियोगिता में बच्चों से लेकर युवाओं ने दिखाई प्रतिभा

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Chandigarh, May 28, 2026:-सेक्टर-45 स्थित सुपर फिटनेस सेंटर  में बुधवार को रंगारंग डांस प्रतियोगिता का भव्य आयोजन किया गया। सेंटर के डायरेक्टर एवं भाजपा चंडीगढ़ उत्तराखंड सेल के चेयरमैन भूपेंद्र शर्मा के नेतृत्व में आयोजित इस कार्यक्रम में 5 वर्ष से लेकर 60 वर्ष तक के बच्चों, युवाओं और वरिष्ठ नागरिकों ने उत्साहपूर्वक भाग लिया और वेस्टर्न डांस पर अपनी शानदार प्रस्तुतियों से दर्शकों का मन मोह लिया।

कार्यक्रम में प्रतिभागियों ने ऊर्जा, आत्मविश्वास और रचनात्मकता से भरपूर प्रस्तुतियां देकर खूब वाहवाही बटोरी। पूरे आयोजन के दौरान दर्शकों में विशेष उत्साह देखने को मिला। प्रतियोगिता का निर्णायक मंडल बॉलीवुड अभिनेत्री रजनी बजाज ने संभाला, जिन्होंने प्रतिभागियों के प्रदर्शन की सराहना करते हुए उन्हें आगे बढ़ने के लिए प्रेरित किया।

इस अवसर पर भाजपा चंडीगढ़ के प्रदेश अध्यक्ष जितेंद्र पाल मल्होत्रा, भाजपा, चंडीगढ़ के वरिष्ठ नेता रामवीर भट्टी, भाजपा चंडीगढ़ की नेता मोनिका बी सूद तथा मीनाक्षी विशेष रूप से उपस्थित रहीं। अतिथियों ने प्रतिभागियों का उत्साहवर्धन करते हुए ऐसे आयोजनों को समाज में सकारात्मक ऊर्जा और सांस्कृतिक प्रतिभा को मंच देने वाला बताया।

कार्यक्रम के अंत में उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन करने वाले प्रतिभागियों को मोमेंटो एवं प्रशस्ति पत्र देकर सम्मानित किया गया। साथ ही सभी प्रतिभागियों को भी प्रशस्ति पत्र देकर उनका हौसला बढ़ाया गया।

इस मौके पर भूपेंद्र शर्मा ने कहा कि ऐसे आयोजन केवल मनोरंजन का माध्यम नहीं होते, बल्कि बच्चों, युवाओं को अपनी प्रतिभा दिखाने का एक सशक्त मंच प्रदान करते हैं। हमारा प्रयास है कि समाज के हर वर्ग को फिटनेस, कला और सांस्कृतिक गतिविधियों से जोड़ा जाए, ताकि उनमें आत्मविश्वास और सकारात्मक सोच का विकास हो। उन्होंने आगे कहा कि भविष्य में भी सुपर फिटनेस सेंटर द्वारा इस प्रकार के सामाजिक एवं सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम आयोजित किए जाते रहेंगे।

पार्षद हरदीप सिंह बुटेरला से कृष्णा मार्केट वेलफेयर एसोसिएशन के प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने की मुलाकात

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Chandigarh, May 28, 2026:-कृष्णा मार्केट वेलफेयर एसोसिएशन, सेक्टर 41-सी के पदाधिकारियों और दुकानदारों के एक प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने आज क्षेत्र के पार्षद हरदीप सिंह बुटेरला से मुलाकात की। प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने मार्केट की पहले पूरी की गई मांगों के लिए धन्यवाद किया और एक नया ज्ञापन पत्र भी उन्हें सौंपा।

प्रतिनिधिमंडल द्वारा सौंपे गए ज्ञापन पत्र में मार्केट में फैंसी लाइटें और हाई-मास्ट लाइटें लगवाने की मांग की गई।

पार्षद हरदीप सिंह बुटेरला ने एसोसिएशन के पदाधिकारियों और दुकानदारों को आश्वासन दिया कि जिस तरह पहले वाली मांगें पूरी की गई थीं, उसी तरह लाइटों से जुड़ी इस मांग को पूरा करने के लिए भी पूरे प्रयास किए जाएंगे।

Conduct of SCUBA Diving Camp for NCC Cadets of Chandigarh Group

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Chandigarh, May 28, 2026:-1 Naval Unit Chandigarh under the aegis of NCC Group Chandigarh is organising a 4 Day SCUBA DIVING Camp for a total of 200 Cadets of Chandigarh Group from 25 to 28 May 26. 

The camp was inaugurated by Brig VS Chauhan, Group Commander, Chandigarh Group on 25 May 26. The camp aims to provide the cadets with comprehensive training exposure to underwater diving activity. 

In addition a Felicitation ceremony for Outstanding Achievers of the Group was also conducted, wherein cadets from all 4 Battalions were felicitated for their stellar performances at various NCC competitions and events.

Paras Health Panchkula Successfully Performs Advanced Endoscopic Surgery to Repair Rare Recurrent Brain Fluid Leak

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Panchkula, May 28, 2026:-Paras Health Panchkula has successfully treated a 56-year-old man suffering from a rare recurrent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak using a minimally invasive transnasal endoscopic surgical approach. The complex procedure helped prevent the risk of severe brain infection and ensured faster recovery without any external cuts.

The patient had been experiencing clear watery discharge from his right nostril for the past 3–4 months, which worsened whenever he bent forward — a common but often overlooked symptom of CSF rhinorrhoea, a condition where the protective brain fluid leaks through the nose due to a defect in the skull base.

Notably, the patient had previously undergone surgery nearly 8–9 months ago for a similar leak near the front part of the skull, which had healed successfully. However, further investigations revealed that increased pressure inside the skull had caused another weak area to develop a leak.

Advanced imaging investigations, including HRCT PNS and MRI Brain with MR Cisternography, identified a small defect in the lateral wall of the sphenoid sinus — a deep sinus located behind the nose — along with protrusion of the brain lining through the opening.

The team of specialists at Paras Health Panchkula performed a transnasal endoscopic repair, a highly advanced minimally invasive technique carried out entirely through the nasal passages. During the procedure, surgeons carefully accessed the deep-seated defect, repositioned the leaking tissue, and repaired the opening using the patient’s own tissue along with specialized graft material to strengthen healing.

Following the surgery, the patient was monitored with a temporary lumbar drain for 72 hours to reduce pressure on the repaired site. He recovered well without any further leakage or complications.

Commenting on the case, Dr. Gaurav Sharma – Neurosurgery said that cerebrospinal fluid leaks are serious conditions that should never be ignored, as they can increase the risk of life-threatening brain infections like meningitis. In this patient’s case, the challenge was the recurrence of the leak at a different location due to raised intracranial pressure. Using advanced transnasal endoscopic techniques, we were able to safely access the defect through the nose, repair the leak precisely, and help the patient recover without the need for any external incision. Early diagnosis and timely treatment play a crucial role in preventing complications.

Adding further, Dr. Pankaj Mittal said that this successful case reflects the advanced clinical expertise and multidisciplinary approach available at Paras Health Panchkula. With modern minimally invasive technologies and experienced specialists, we are able to manage highly complex neurosurgical and ENT conditions with excellent patient outcomes. Our focus remains on delivering advanced healthcare solutions closer to patients in the region.

Doctors further highlighted that recurrent CSF leaks may occur in different parts of the skull base if the underlying issue of raised intracranial pressure is not addressed. Long-term management therefore also focuses on controlling brain pressure to prevent recurrence.

This successful case underscores the growing expertise in advanced minimally invasive neurosurgical and ENT procedures available at Paras Health Panchkula, enabling patients to access highly specialized care closer to home.

Brookfield International School NCC Cadets Shine at CATC Camp, Bring Laurels to the School

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Kurali, May 28, 2026:-The first batch of NCC Army Wing cadets of Brookfield International School delivered an outstanding performance at the ‘CATC-87’ Camp organized by 26 Punjab Battalion NCC, Mohali, under the leadership of CTO Anku Yadav. The camp was held at NCC Academy, Ropar. For the school cadets, the camp proved to be much more than a competition. It became a valuable journey of learning discipline, teamwork, leadership, self-confidence, and the true spirit of NCC. Competing among 18 renowned institutions participating in the camp, the Brookfield cadets displayed immense dedication, determination, and exemplary team spirit.

Through their relentless hard work, excellent coordination, and never-give-up attitude, the Brookfield NCC contingent secured remarkable achievements in various competitions. The cadets won third position in the Drill Competition, third position in the Inter-School Volleyball Competition, third position in Cultural Activities, and an impressive third overall position among the 18 participating institutions in the camp.

School President Manav Singla, while sharing his views, said that these remarkable achievements reflect the commitment, discipline, and team spirit of the young cadets, who have laid the foundation of a strong and proud NCC legacy at Brookfield International School. He further stated that the school management wholeheartedly congratulated all the cadets for their excellent performance and for bringing pride to the institution.

He added that this success would remain a memorable milestone in the school’s history and would serve as a source of inspiration for future NCC cadets.

Learning Paths School Wins 1st Kabir Bajwa Memorial Table Tennis Tournament

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Mohali, May 28, 2026:-The three-day 1st Kabir Bajwa Memorial Table Tennis Tournament 2026 concluded with highly thrilling and fiercely contested final matches at the sports complex of Shaimrock Senior Secondary School, Sector 69, Mohali. The final day of the tournament witnessed a tremendous clash among young paddlers competing for the title, where the players mesmerized the audience with their exceptional agility, precise technique, and high-speed rallies on the court. In this prestigious memorial tournament, teams from 7 renowned schools of the Tricity and surrounding regions—Learning Paths School, Shaimrock School Mohali, Manav Rachna Mohali, Vivek High School Chandigarh, Amity School Mohali, St. Joseph’s Chandigarh, and Paragon School Sector-71—vied for the championship trophy.

In the Under-14 (Boys) final, players from Learning Paths School displayed outstanding aggressive gameplay to defeat Vivek High School Chandigarh in a one-sided 3-0 match, clinching the first 'Kabir Bajwa Memorial' championship trophy. Meanwhile, in the Under-12 (Girls) category, the host Shaimrock School Mohali girls showcased brilliant coordination on court to secure a magnificent victory by defeating Paragon School 3-0.

The Under-12 (Boys) match played between Shaimrock School and Vivek School was a closely fought battle. Riding on their superior services, Vivek School won the match 3-1. In the play-off for the third position in the Under-14 (Boys) category, Vivek School defeated Shaimrock School 3-0 to secure the bronze medal.

Throughout the tournament, the performance of the host Shaimrock School players remained remarkably consistent and stellar. Registering a strong presence in every category, the school secured the 'Overall Runner-Up' (second position) in both the Under-12 Girls and Under-14 Girls categories, while bagging the third spot in the Under-12 Boys division. During the closing ceremony, Shaimrock School Chairman A. S. Bajwa honored the winning players with magnificent trophies and certificates. Sports experts lauded the successful organization of the event, stating that the 'Kabir Bajwa Memorial Tournament' will emerge as a massive platform for budding table tennis stars in the times to come.

A Book on Unsung Hero of India's Freedom Struggle Dr Thakar Singh Ikolaha Presented to Governor Punjab

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Chandigarh, May 28, 2026:-Rtn Hassan Singh Mejie, the great grandson of freedom fighter and philosopher, Dr. Thakar Singh Ikolaha, presented his biography to the Governor of Punjab Shri Gulab Chand Kataria at Punjab Lok Bhawan yesterday. 

Hassan Mejie informed the Governor Punjab about India’s most extraordinary yet unsung freedom fighter, who expressed keen interest in the story. 

A physician, statesman, and revolutionary, Dr. Thakar Singh was the first Secretary General of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and a former President of the Shiromani Akali Dal. 

His life reads like a forgotten chapter of history: arrested multiple times by colonial authorities for his unflinching commitment to India’s independence, he carried the struggle far beyond Punjab’s borders.

During his years in exile, Dr. Thakar Singh's residence in Canton, China, became a clandestine hub of the international freedom movement. It was here that revolutionaries including Ras Behari Bose, Raja Mohinder Partap Singh, and prominent Chinese freedom fighters and philosophers met regularly — strategizing, sheltering, and sustaining the dream of a free India. 

The house stood as a rare bridge between India’s independence movement and the wider Asian anti-colonial struggle.

The biography draws on rare letters, archives of Imperial Library in London, UK, SGPC records, newspaper clippings, and historic documents to reconstruct the life of a man who shaped institutions, defied empires, and yet remained absent from popular memory.

It traces his journey from village physician to political architect, from prison cells to international diplomacy, and restores his place among the pantheon of freedom fighters who chose conscience over comfort.

His great grandson Hassan Singh Mejie, said that this is not just Dr. Thakar Singh’s story,  he said that it is the story of countless unsung heroes whose sacrifices were foundational to 1947. 

He added that by remembering him, we remember what the freedom struggle actually cost — and who paid for it. 

The book explores themes of sacrifice, faith in action, transnational resistance, and the Sikh contribution to India’s independence. 

Hassan Singh Mejie is a leading businessman with operations in India, Dubai and UK, and a philanthropist managing a social enterprise Mehar Baba Charitable Trust, serving the 200 villages in Fatehgarh District of Punjab since 1998.

ईद के अवसर पर वरिष्ठ कांग्रेस नेता एस ए खान के घर पहुंचे नगर सांसद मनीष तिवारी और एच एस लक्की परिवार और मुस्लिम भाईचारे को दी ईद की मुबारकबाद

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Chandigarh, May 28, 2026:-ईद उल अजुहा का त्यौहार मुस्लिम समुदाय में आज बड़े ही हर्षोल्लास और उत्साह के साथ मनाया गया।  मुस्लिम समुदाय के लोगों ने एक दूसरे को गले लग ईद की मुबारकबाद दी ।

वहीं इस अवसर पर चंडीगढ़ के सांसद मनीष तिवारी चंडीगढ़ कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ नेता एस ए खान के गृह निवास पहुंचे और परिवार और मुस्लिम भाईचारे को ईद की मुबारकबाद दी। इस अवसर पर चंडीगढ़ कांग्रेस के प्रदेश अध्यक्ष हरमोहिंदर सिंह लक्की भी उपस्थित थे। 

सांसद मनीष तिवारी ने कहा कि ईद उल अजुहा इस्लाम धर्म में यह दूसरा सबसे बड़ा और प्रमुख त्योहार है। मुस्लिम समुदाय की परंपरा के अनुसार यह त्योहार पैगंबर इब्राहिम द्वारा अल्लाह के प्रति अपनी अटूट आस्था और आज्ञाकारिता में अपने बेटे की कुर्बानी देने की तत्परता की याद में मनाया जाता है। इस दिन मुसलमान अल्लाह की राह में जानवरों की कुर्बानी (बलिदान) देते हैं।

चंडीगढ़ कांग्रेस के प्रदेश अध्यक्ष हरमोहिंदर सिंह लक्की ने कहा कि ईद- उल-अजहा (जिसे बकरीद भी कहते हैं) इस्लाम धर्म का एक प्रमुख और पवित्र त्योहार है, जिसे 'कुर्बानी का पर्व' माना जाता है। यह त्योहार पैगंबर इब्राहिम की अल्लाह के प्रति अटूट आस्था, भक्ति और उनकी उस कुर्बानी की याद में मनाया जाता है, जिसमें वे अपने बेटे इस्माइल को कुर्बान करने के लिए तैयार हो गए थे।

वरिष्ठ कांग्रेस नेता एस ए खान ने सांसद मनीष तिवारी और चंडीगढ़ कांग्रेस प्रदेश अध्यक्ष एच एस लक्की का अपने घर आने पर आभार जताया। वही उन्होंने ईद त्यौहार की महत्वत्ता पर रोशनी  डालते हुए कहा कि मुसलमान ईद अल- अजहा को अल्लाह (सुभान अल्लाह) के प्रति इब्राहिम और इस्माइल (अ.स.) के विश्वास, आज्ञाकारिता और भक्ति को याद करने और उस पर विचार करने के लिए मनाते हैं। इब्राहिम अपने प्रिय और प्यारे बेटे की कुर्बानी देने के लिए तैयार थे और इस्माइल अल्लाह (सुभान अल्लाह) की इच्छा के चलते अपनी जान कुर्बान करने को तैयार थे।

राइटर्स फोरम का अनावरण: प्रामाणिक साहित्यिक अभिव्यक्ति और समावेशी रचनात्मक संवाद को बढ़ावा देने का उद्देश्य

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Chandigarh, May 27, 2026:- एक नए साहित्यिक समूह राइटर्स फोरम (डब्ल्यूएफ) का औपचारिक शुभारंभ चंडीगढ़ राजधानी क्षेत्र और उससे आगे के साहित्यिक समुदाय के लिए किया गया। इसका उद्देश्य लेखकों, कवियों, आलोचकों और साहित्य-प्रेमियों के लिए एक समावेशी, बौद्धिक रूप से समृद्ध और लोकतांत्रिक मंच तैयार करना है।

‘जहाँ शब्दों को अपनी आवाज़ मिले, जहाँ लेखक अपने समुदाय से मिलें’ — इस मूल विचार पर स्थापित यह मंच लोकप्रियता या सामाजिक प्रभाव की सीमाओं से परे जाकर प्रामाणिक साहित्यिक अभिव्यक्ति और सार्थक रचनात्मक सहभागिता को बढ़ावा देने का प्रयास करेगा।

यह मंच प्रसिद्ध कवयित्री और लेखिका सुधा अग्रवाल के नेतृत्व में स्थापित किया गया है। प्रेस वार्ता के दौरान उन्होंने कहा कि इस फोरम की स्थापना ऐसे साहित्यिक वातावरण की आवश्यकता से हुई, जहाँ लेखकों का सम्मान उनके विचारों की ईमानदारी और अभिव्यक्ति की शक्ति के आधार पर हो, न कि बाहरी मान्यता या सामाजिक प्रतिष्ठा के आधार पर।

उल्लेखनीय है कि सुधा अग्रवाल का कविता-संग्रह हिरायथ  वर्ष 2023 में टैगोर थिएटर में लॉन्च किया गया था। उनकी कविता-पुस्तक पर आधारित एक पिक्चर सहगल हाउस को द नैरेटर्स आर्ट सोसाइटी द्वारा रूपांतरित भी किया गया।

उन्होंने कहा कि राइटर्स फोरम केवल एक और साहित्यिक समूह नहीं है। यह एक गंभीर प्रयास है — ऐसा रचनात्मक समुदाय बनाने का, जहाँ लेखक निर्भय होकर स्वयं को व्यक्त कर सकें, सार्थक भागीदारी निभा सकें और संवाद तथा पारस्परिक सम्मान के माध्यम से सामूहिक रूप से विकसित हो सकें।

फोरम के उद्देश्यों पर प्रकाश डालते हुए उन्होंने कहा कि यह मंच उभरते लेखकों को आत्मविश्वास और गरिमा के साथ आगे बढ़ने के अवसर प्रदान करेगा, बिना किसी भय या दबाव के अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता को प्रोत्साहित करेगा, मौलिकता और वास्तविक प्रतिभा को संरक्षित करेगा, प्रत्येक सदस्य को नेतृत्व के अवसर देगा और गंभीर सुनवाई तथा सार्थक संवाद के माध्यम से सम्मानजनक साहित्यिक सहभागिता सुनिश्चित करेगा।

उन्होंने आगे कहा कि फ़ोरम का उद्देश्य लोकतांत्रिक सिद्धांतों पर कार्य करना भी है, जहाँ निर्णय सामूहिक रूप से बहुमत की सहमति से लिए जाएँगे ताकि पारदर्शिता और समान भागीदारी सुनिश्चित हो सके।