Elaichi All Set to Plan an Agitation to Promote Sanitation in Sony SAB’s ‘Jijaji Chhat Per Hain’

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Chandigarh 25^th April:- Sony SAB's 'Jijaji Chhat Per Hain' has been dishing out interesting drama and entertainment with Elaichi's amusing escapades with Pancham. The show will soon witness an interesting phase where Pancham instigates Elaichi to do something worthy that will benefit the society at large.

In the process of proving the same to Pancham, the clever Elaichi comes up with a plan and decides to start a sanitation programme in Chandni Chowk.  She begins an agitation against public urination and comes up with a unique idea to trouble Pancham and decides to turn his loo into a public toilet.

Commenting on this hilarious track, Pancham a.k.a. Nikhil Khurana mentioned that the latest track, the show has to offer is very hilarious. We had a gala time shooting for this specific track as we all had a laughter session while shooting this scene. I am sure the audience will enjoy this as much as we did during its making.

 

 

MCC organizes Activities under 3R Theme at Modern Housing Complex Manimajra

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Chandigarh 25^th April:- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh organized a programme under the theme of 3R i.e. Reduce, Reuse & Recycle in association with Resident Welfare Association, Modern Housing Complex, Manimajra.

Davesh Moudgil was the chief guest and he flagged off a cycle rally with a message to create awareness regarding use of bicycle. Anil Garg, Additional Commissioner, Jagtar Singh, area councilor, Colonel Gursewak Singh, President, S.C. Luthra, Sr. Vice President, S.A. Qureshi, General Secretary and other office bearers of RWA and HTBC, Modern Housing Complex, Manimajra and students from neighborhood schools participated in the activities.

The cycle rally goes on 3 Km route started from crossroads adjoining police beat box and passes through gate No.3, GSSS, Manimajra, DC Montessori Smart School, Uppal Marbles, Rajiv Vihar, Duplex Houses and ends near the main market, MHC carrying the message on placards to promote cycling in the city and 3R i.e. Reduce, Reuse & Recycle the waste.

All the officers of MCC and office bearers of RWA peddled down the route along with Mayor and area councilor.

After taking 3R pledge, the Mayor said that all stakeholders must adhere to the 3R principle i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, which will significantly help in waste management and sustainable development.

Reality Show 'Kaun Banega Star -Takkar Hunarbazo Ki' Auditions to Be Held in City

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Chandigarh 25^th April:- Here's a chance for those wanting to showcase their talent in acting & dancing at a national level platform. India's biggest reality show, based on the skills of dancing & acting, 'Kaun Banega Star -Takkar Hunnarbazo Ki' is going to go on air soon. The details of the same were shared with media at a press conference held at Press Club here. It was announced that tricity's Ace Choreographer, Director- Art Of Dance Studio and MTV Fame Artist, Dipesh Sekhri in association with SK Group of Entertainment is going to conduct Chandigarh Auditions of the show on Sunday, 29th April 2018. The auditions will take place at AKSIPS Smart School, Sec 41 B, Chandigarh from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm.

Dipesh Sekhri said that the show which is based on dance and acting will choose participants through two rounds of auditions. The judges for the auditions will be famous  Choreographers and Performers of the Reality Show- Saddam Hussain from Dance India Dance (Zee TV) and Nickita Kumar, Top Contestant of dance reality show- High Fever (&TV). The show will be telecast on E 24 channels in July.

 It is noteworthy that Glambition Productions which is a Delhi based company is producing the show.  Director of the show Liyakat Ali Khan & it's Producer Rakesh Love have authorized tricity's ace choreographer Dipesh Sekhri to conduct auditions in Chandigarh & the region. 

Aradhna Nichani, Director with SK Group of Entertainment which is the company organising the Auditions said that anyone between the age of 4 to 35 , with a passion for acting or dancing can show his or her skills in the auditions and this can open doors to the show which will be running on channel- E24.

Apart from Dipesh & Aradhna those who were present at the press meet included Sarita Tomar, Director, Texas Therapeutics & The 5Tuns, the company which is supporting the event.   Ashwin Pradhan of Dance India Dance Season 1 fame from Solan, Neetu Bamrah, MD of Rudraksha Educational Services from Mohali, which is also supporting the event, Pinky Sandhu a famous Punjabi singer from Chandigarh and Pradeep Bhatia MD of S.K.Cargo and Logistics from Jalandhar who all are supporting Dipesh in his endeavour.

Sarita Tomar said that this platform will really work for all the talented students from schools, Colleges, universities and dance studio & acting studios from not just tricity but the region as well. The opportunity should be utilised well by the talented artists.

Gurmukh Walia, who's company JSA Immigration is helping out by supporting the event, said that much of the talent is wasted because it is not recognised on time and by right people. This time, we have both i.e. talented judges & the opportune time --i.e the auditions. He don't think that there could be of a better chance than this for the budding artists.

Neetu Bamrah, MD, Rudraksha Educational Services said that the region has got a lot of talent & the artists from this area try their best & are hard working. We expect a lot of people for the auditions this Sunday.

So come Sunday and tricity's talented dancers & actors have a great chance of showing their skills in front of eminent judges from the Entertainment Industry, which will surely open the door to a bright future for the contestants.

 On the spot registration will also be done at the venue of auditions in AKSIPS Smart School, sec 42, Chandigarh and one can get prior registration too done by visiting the school. One can visit facebook pages of Dipesh Sekhri & Kaun Banega Star Takkar Hunarbazo ki for more information.

 

Civil Dispensary, Sec-49 Celebrates World Malaria Day

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Chandigarh 25^th April:- On occasion of World Malaria Day, Civil Dispensary, sec 49 run by Deptt. Of Community Medicine, PGIMER conducted awareness generation session in Economically Weaker Society (EWS) of sector 49 under guidance of Dr Madhu Gupta, Faculty –in-charge of the dispensary. Dr Bashar, Senior resident, Community Medicine, PGIMER delivered the health talk to the audience and told about the various aspects of the disease like its symptoms, its causative organism and ways to prevent it. He specifically emphasized on the need of maintaining cleanliness in and around their houses as the causative organism, the female Anopheles, breeds in dirty water like that of drains and emphasized on the use of bed nets and wearing of full sleeve cloths during evening. Ms. Veda, Staff Nurse, Civil dispensary told about the need of early identification of diseases and seeking medical care. A total of 30 participants attended the session and were benefited from it.

A painting competition was also held based on the theme of prevention of malaria and other vector borne diseases among school children of government Model School, sector 49.

Ola- Ola Sets Up Industry First 'Safety Council'

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Chandigarh 25^th April:- As a part of its continuous endeavour of creating a robust mobility ecosystem, Ola, India's leading and one of the world's largest ride-sharing companies has set up a first-of-its-kind, Safety Council. Bringing together organisations and individual achievers from various sectors viz. urban transport, climate change, women's safety, security management, traffic management, and emergency management services, Ola's Safety Council would be a first for the ride-sharing industry, globally.

Aligned on the vision to create a safe, inclusive, and sustainable mobility by building and maintaining safety of the mobility ecosystem, Ola Safety Council will bring together members' knowledge, data, technology, and local networks and will focus on areas that will make the greatest impact. The council will also work alongside policy makers, state transport authorities, traffic police departments, and other relevant stakeholders to create solutions that enhance ride and road safety on Ola as well as the ecosystem at large.

Speaking on the formation of Safety Council, Nitesh Prakash, Sr Director, Operations at Ola said that ola as a safety first organisation, is proud to partner with eminent experts who have done exceptional work in public safety. Given the rich experience of safety experts backed by Ola's tech prowess and country wide reach, the industry first Council will further strengthen the mobility safety ecosystem in the country. The intent is to galvanize public-private partnerships through multi-stakeholder approach, bringing in measurable impact.

चंडीगढ़ कार डीलर्स ने राम दरबार में कार बाजार न लगाने का लिया फैसला: अपराधिक एरिया होने कि वजह से कार डीलर्स ने लिया फैसला

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Chandigarh 24^th April:- चंडीगढ़ कार डीलर एसोसिएशन आज कार डीलर्स कि हुई एक अहम् बैठक में निकट भविष्य में रामदरबार में प्रत्येक रविवार को लगने वाले कार बाजार को नगर निगम द्वारा सुनिश्चित किये गए स्थान पर कार बाजार न लगाने का फैसला किया है। ऐसा उन्होंने कार डीलर्स की सुरक्षा को लेकर किया है ।

चंडीगढ़ कार डीलर एसोसिएशन के नव निर्वाचित प्रधान गुलशन कुमार ने यहाँ ज़ारी प्रेस रिलीज़ में कहा कि नगर निगम द्वारा जो कार बाजार के लिए एरिया और स्थान सुनिश्चित किया है, वो सुरक्षा के लिहाज़ से सही नहीं है। क्यों कि हाल ही में इस जगह पर कार पार्किंग को लेकर एक हत्या हुयी थी। दूसरा कार बाजार के दौरान कार डीलर्स के पास कैश भी इकठा होता है, राम दरबार एरिया अपराधिक एरिया भी माना जाता है । जिसकी रिपोर्ट एरिया के एस एच ओ भी अपने उच्च अधिकारियो को दे चुके है कि रामदरबार एरिया सुरक्षित क्षेत्र में नहीं आता।  गुलशन कुमार ने कहा कि इस से पहले कार बाजार हाई प्रोफाइल एरिया में लगता था, यहाँ पर उच्च और मध्यम स्तर के कस्टमर्स आते थे। लेकिन यहाँ पर इनकी आवक खतम हो गयी है, जिस कारण बिज़नेस काफी हद तक परभावित हुआ है। जिस कारण कार डीलर्स के दिल में डर बैठ गया है । इस लिए सभी कार डीलर्स ने एक मत से फैसला लिया है कि रविवार को राम दरबार में कार बाजार नहीं लगाया जायेगा।

Chandigarh Music and Film Festival from April 27: Several Prominent Bollywood Celebrity to Join

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Chandigarh 24^th April:- The Chandigarh Music and Film Festival (CMFF), is proud to announce its 1st year programming line-up from 27^th-29^th April in the tri-city. The festival will feature several prominent Bollywood celebrities including Subhash Ghai, Satish Kaushik, Mahi Gill, Khayali Saharan, and Raza Murad among others. CMFF is providing an opportunity to the people of Chandigarh to experience films as an art and expand participants' worldview through film screenings and filmmaker discussions. Chandigarh University will host the festival for the first 2 days and the final day of the festival will happen at the PVR Cinemas in Elante Mall, Chandigarh. The timings for the same will be from 10 am to 6 pm for all 3 days.

The 3-day festival aims at providing not only a common platform for the cinema of the world to showcase their best film but also understand different film cultures across the globe. This film festival platform also exhibits tremendous potentialities and abilities of youth. The main objective of CMFFis to fulfil the cultural gap of the community of Chandigarh by introducing a Film Festival as per international standards.

Rajesh Sharma, Festival Director - CMFF, who has an experience of more than 25 years in the advertising & film industry, and also been successfully organizing the Dehradun International Film Festival since the last three years said that it was our dream to provide a platform to the young budding filmmakers from the regions of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh to showcase their work to nationally and internationally acclaimed filmmakers and producers as well as the artistically inclined audience of the city.

The Festival Curator,Santanu Ganguly, who has been curator to various national and international film festivals since the last 15 years, said that we are extremely happy to receive the overwhelmed response from the enthusiastic students' community as well as the young filmmakers. Our motto is to showcase nationally and internationally acclaimed and award-winning films to the audience of Chandigarh, and also to improve the cinema sense of the young patrons.

Other known personalities that will grace the occasion by their presence Mukul Dev,  Mukesh Tiwari, Nawab Shah, Satinder Satti, Yash Pal Sharma and Priti Sapru.

Impact Arts is organizing One Day Theatre Festival “ASHARFIYAAN”

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Chandigarh 24^th April:- Impact Arts (regd.) is organizing one day theatre festival "ASHARFIYAAN" on April 26^th at Punjab Kala Bhawan in Randhawa  Auditorium  in which two beautifully written plays of S.Gursharan Singh urf Bhai Manna Singh Ji will be showcased BANJH , directed by : KAMALDEEP KAUR and PURZA PURZA KATT MARE , directed by : VIVEK ROY KHANNA

Play: Purza Purza Katt Mare: is a story of 17-18 century when SIKHs were fighting against the Mughal for freedom. The story takes place in a house where an aged lady, lives with her grandson and brother… suddenly one night a wounded Sikh solider enter their home escaping from Mughal soldiers, and how that old lady helps the Sikh solider to escape and save her grandson and brother but gives her life in return. Reading the verse of GURBANI "PURZA PURZA KATT MARE KABAHU NA CHATTE KHETT" means that SIKHS  are not afraid to give up their lives however not ready to bow down to the evil rulers.

Cast of the play

·         Faujdar : BALWINDER SINGH

·         Budhiaurat : MEGHNA KAUSHAL

·         Anwar : GURJANT SINGH

·         Kartar : NIKHIL MEHTA

·         Baccha : NEHA

·         Sikh soilder : HARMAN SHERGILL

Play: This play is written by Sardar Gursharan Singh the legend of Punjabi theatre. This play shows mentality of typical Indian Society. As our title is BAANJ so it clearly shows the theme of the play. This story revolves around a lady who has no child even after several years of her marriage; her mother-in-law blames her despite of the knowledge about medical report given by doctor, stating man to be the reason of non fertility. Therefore, the story focuses on the social evils like superstations prevailing in our society and how dhongi baba's try to take advantage of these instruments, and male chauvinist approach, with which the protagonist fights for her rights.

Cast of the play

·         Nikhil Mehta as Bapu Ji

·         Neha Dhiman as Biji

·         Tamanna Bhasin as Bahu

·         Maneesh Sharma  as Sadh

·         Navdeep Bajwa as Various Characters'

एनिमेशन फिल्म "भाई तारू सिंह" का ट्रेलर और पोस्टर रिलीज़

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Chandigarh 24^th April:- विस्माद द्वारा जल्द ही आने वाली एनिमेशन फिल्म "भाई तारू सिंह" का प्रेस कांफ्रेंस किया गया, 2005 में भारत की पहली एनिमेशन "साहिबज़ादे" का निर्देशन और निर्माण भी विस्माद द्वारा किया गया था। एनिमेशन फिल्म भाई तारु सिंह के लेखक और निर्देशक विस्माद के सी.ई.ओ सुखविंदर सिंह है।

इस मौके पर सुखविंदर सिंह ने बताया कि, " विस्माद का असली मकसद एनिमेशन और नए जमाने के डिजिटल माध्यम द्वारा सिक्खों की अमीर विरासत को पेश करना है। उन्होंने बताया वह बहुत खुश हुए कि उनकी पहली फिल्म 2005 में लोगों के बीच लाई गई थी जिसने न ही केवल बच्चों को प्रभावित किया बल्कि उनको विरसे के बहुत सारे पहलुओं से भी अवगत करवाया।

कहानी के बारे में उन्होंने बताया कि भाई तारु सिंह जी के समय में सिक्खों की बहुत मुश्किल घड़ी थी। मुगल शासन जो इस कौम को तबाह करने पर तुला हुआ था सिक्खों के सिर पर इनाम थे और जानवरों की तरह शिकार खेला जाता था।  फिर भी भाई तारु सिंह न ही केवल 24 साल तक जीवित रहे बल्कि पास के गांव में रह रहे हिंदू और मुसलमान लोगों के दिलों में इज्जत भी कमाई।

3D CGI (Computer Graphics Imagery) को छोड़कर फिल्म का ज्यादातर भाग असली है, भाई तारु सिंह जी के दर्शन पर खास ध्यान दिया गया है, जिस कारण भाई तारु सिंह का कैरेक्टर एक असली इंसान जैसा सिनेमा स्क्रीन पर देखने को मिलेगा। फिल्म का बड़ा हिस्सा मोहाली में विस्माद एनिमेशन स्टूडियो में बनाया गया है। कुछ 3D भाग चेन्नई में विस्माद की रचनात्मक टीम की सीधी निगरानी में बनाया गया है।

अगर संगीत की बात करेंगे तो संगीत अतुल शर्मा और टाइगर स्टाइल(UK) से तैयार करवाया गया है और कनवर ग्रेवाल द्वारा गाया गया है।

इससे पहले भी विस्माद द्वारा साहिबजादे(2005), बंदा सिंह बहादुर (2006), सुंदरी: द ब्रेव कौर(2008), भाई तारु सिंह(2010) और भाई सुबेघ सिंह सहबाज़ सिंह (2012) 5 एनिमेशन फिल्मी आ चुकी है।

इस मौके पर विस्माद की समूची टीम भी मौजूद थी।

Open Air Gym Installed at Snehalaya & Ashaiana

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Chandigarh 24^th April:- Today is a great day in the history of CCIs i.e. Snehalaya & Ashaiana, Chandigarh when first ever Open Air Gym was installed and dedicated to the children of homes by Kirron Kher, Member of Parliament, Chandigarh. In the presence of Ms. Harjinder Kaur, Chairperson, Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) and Rajesh Kalia, Area Councilor, MC. The Open Gym includes ten major different types of equipments for the physical growth of children. It is pertinent to mention that after school these children stay indoor all the day and there is no such physical activity so far in CCIs. Looking into the dire need of children involvement to channelize their energy in right direction. Commission requested Hon'ble MP to provide these equipments from her MP LADS fund on mother's day.

She was very kind enough to provide equipment worth Rs. 2.87 Lacs each in both CCIs i.e. Snehalaya and Ashiana for boys and girls respectively. Pritpal Singh, Executive Engineer, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh executed the project and children of snehalaya offered their gratitude by their home made greeting cards. On this occasion children were distributed sweets.

Kirron Kher, Member of Parliament, Chandigarh said that " it is the happiest moment of my life that MP LADS funds have been used for the deprived section of Society particularly the children. She also complemented Commission for bring this to her notice and getting it executed.
Harjinder Kaur, Chairperson, CCPCR thanked the Hon'ble MP for her contribution for this Nobel Cause and said that this is real motherhood gesture which will touch every heart and inspire to contribute in the area. She requested Member parliament, Chandigarh to further get the Vocational Courses started in the CCIs.

On this occasion, Farmila Devi, Councilor Ward No. 6, and staff of CCPCR, District Child Protection Unit, Snehalaya, CWC, and Councilor s were also present.

Airtel-India’s Fastest Network Brings Apple Watch Series 3 to Its Customers

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Chandigarh 24^th April:- Bharti Airtel today announced a partnership with Apple for the India launch of the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). The watch will come enabled with built-in cellular and will be available on Airtel Online Store. Airtel customers can make the most of the Apple Watch Series 3 on India's fastest network – Airtel.

Airtel customers are once again amongst the privileged first few in the world to experience a new technology as they experience the Apple Watch on Airtel's superfast network. Airtel Customers can now use the Apple watch to stay connected seamlessly without worrying about taking their mobiles with them all the time.

Customers can pre-register for the watch on Airtel website at www.airtel.in starting May 4, 2018 and it will be available starting May 11, 2018.

Airtel postpaid customers on any Airtel My Plan or Infinity Plan can get connected on the Apple Watch Series 3 absolutely free of cost with their existing plan. 

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) will have an electronic SIM which will be used with customer's existing Airtel number. iPhones compatible with the Apple Watch Series 3 are : iPhone SE, 6/6 Plus, 6s/6s Plus, 7/7 Plus, 8/8 Plus and iPhone X. The phones will need to be upgraded to iOS version 11.3 or above.

To activate cellular service on the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular), customers first need to update iPhone to iOS 11.3 and watchOS 4.3, then tap Settings on iPhone > General > About and follow the prompt to update to the latest carrier settings.

Stay tuned for more details on the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) and Airtel exclusive offers coming soon. 

Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation Commemorates Manav Ekta Diwas With 83 Blood Donation Camps:412 Units Collected in Blood Donation Camp

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Chandigarh 24^th April:- Addressing the donors and devotees at the Blood Donation Camp organized by Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation at Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan Sector 30 Chandigarh, to commemorate Manav Ekta Diwas, Smt. Alka Badnaur, wife of Chandigarh administrator and Governor of Punjab, said that a unit of blood can help save three to four lives, and one must never be afraid of donating blood, as it doesn't cause any weakness in the body, rather helps improve the circulation of blood in the body and generate new blood. A total of   412 Units were collected in this Blood Donation Camp and 55 women donated blood.

Smt. Alka Badnaur expressed her happiness seeing the enthusiasm and motivation volunteers, to donate blood. She gave commendation letters and blessings to first time donors aged 18 years, including Aseem, Paramjit Kaur, Kuldeep Singh, Sanjana, among others.

Zonal In-charge, K.K Kashyap stated that back in the year 1980, on this day, Satguru Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji Maharaj sacrificed his life for the welfare of the humanity, and in a true tribute to the Satguru, Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj gave a message to the devotees stating 'blood should flow in veins, not in drains'. Adhering to this, in the year 1986, first blood donation camps were organized by Sant Nirankari Mission at all branches of the Nirankari Mandal. And, to this day, in the 5560 camps have been organised, 9, 45,061 units of blood has been collected. A total of 22 camps will be organised in the Chandigarh zone this year.

This Blood Donation Camp was conducted under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Suchet Sachdev from P.G.I. Blood Bank, with a team of 25 members, along with Dr. Simarjit, In-charge Blood Bank, Sector 16 with a team of 15 members. Dr. Sachdev said that in the blood donation camps organised by Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation, the expenses of refreshment are taken care by the foundation, and Nirankari Sewadal contributes selflessly towards the success of the camps. 

Sanyojak Navneet Pathak Ji, while expressing his gratitude to Smt.Alka Badnaur, the doctors' teams,devotees and donors, prayed for blessings and happiness from Satguru Mata Savinder Hardev Ji Maharaj, for one and all.

Also present on the occasion were Smt. Dr. J.K Cheema, Sanyojak Mohali Branch, Sewadal Khetriya Sanchalak Aatam Prakash, Ashok Kumar Sewadal Sanchalak of Sector 30 Area, Mukhi Sector 15, Sohan Singh Banga, Incharge Sector 40, Pawan Kumar and Incharge Sector 45, N.K Gupta along with Sewadal Adhikaris of all areas.