Mata Sahib Kaur School Holds Investiture Ceremony

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Mohali 06^th May:-- An investiture ceremony was organised by Mata Sahib Kaur  School  to nominate students for various appointments in the school. The function began with the School Song. The newly elected members of the council were conferred the badges and flags by the Principal Ranjit kaur. Lovepreet Kaur appointed as Head Girl & Maninder Singh appointed as Head Boy. It was a proud moment for the newly elected members of the student council as they marched while the school band played on the ceremonial tune. A prayer service was conducted by the Principal Ranjit Kaur, who also administered the oath to the office-bearers. The new Head Boy and Head Girl led the house cabinets and prefects on to the stage where they pledged to carry out their responsibilities.

Principal Ranjit Kaur while congratulating the badge holders encouraged them to shoulder their duties with 'loyalty, truth and honour'. She inspired the students and encouraged them to excel in their future endeavours. She inspired the students to develop the qualities of leadership in themselves and stressed upon the need of assuming responsibilities by each one in the best interest of the school.

 

Harshdeep of Shemrock School Bags First Rank in International Olympiad of English Language

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Mohali 06^th May:-- Harshdeep Singh Sohi Student of Shemrock Senior Secondary School, Mohali made school proud by winning the First Rank at the international level .He scored 83.222 marks and won a prize of 51000 Rs/-.Which would be awarded him at Delhi in the month of August/September at the moment of third level competition. Apart from the prize money, he has become eligible to participate in the third level competition to be held in Delhi in August/September. 2 winners of the 3rd level participants will be sent for educational excursion abroad. He has participated in International Olympiad Of English Language (iOEL 2014, Second level) at the international level and one of its class 12 student,  Besides ,Harshdeep, Aalampreet Singh,Aseem Malhotra, Nivandeep Singh Dhillon, and Aashish Goyal also bagged positions amongst the first ten students at the state level in this competition .

While speaking at the moment Principal of the school S.K.Sharma said that the International Olympiad of English Language (iOEL) is a test of competence and knowledge in English Language. It is held annually at the national and international levels and this competition is based on CBSE, ICSE and the State Boards syllabus. He further added that such competition has performance-enhancing effects and push kids to do better.

 

Power Supply To Partially Effect In Mohali Phase 1 on Wednesday

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Mohali 06^th May:--The power supply to the Phase-1 of Muhali, and nearby areas shall be effected partially on wednesday,due to urgent maintenance work of 11 KV Sec-55 feeder running from 66 KV Sub Stn. Phase-1, Mohali, from 09-50 hrs. to 17-00 hrs.

 

Every Single Grain of Wheat Arrives in Market Will Be Procured:1 Lacs 8 Thousand Metric Ton Wheat is Expected For This Season: Sidhu

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Mohali 06^th May:-- The Deputy Commissioner Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu today said that the Every single grain of wheat arrived in the market will be procured & the value of patience & hard work done by the farmers will be provided to them on top priority. He further  said that relevant measures have been taken to facilitate the farmers & for procurement of wheat in the market, So as to facilitate the procurement process & to ensure timely payment to the farmers.

Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu said that wheat stock estimated for this season is approximately 1 lacs 8 thousand metric ton. He said that procurement of wheat is being done in 12 grain markets in the district and 90 thousand 874 metric ton wheat has been procured so far. Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu further explained that 18 thousand 675 metric ton wheat has been procured from Banur market, 1768 metric ton from Dera Bassi market, 13 thousand 953 metric ton from Lalru Mandi market, 2062 metric ton from Samgoli market, from Jarout 1907 metric ton, from Amlala 469 metric ton, from Kharar 14 thousand 557 metric ton, from Daun Majra market 1607 metric ton, from Bhago majra 474 metric ton, from Kurali market 23 thousand 174 metric ton and from Khijrabad market 7713 metric ton what has been procured. Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu said that various Govt. procurement agencies have procured 82 thousand 630 metric wheat from various markets in the district, whereas dealers have procured 8244 metric ton wheat. He said that govt. procurement agency Pungrain has procured 14360 metric ton, Punsup has procured 11725 metric ton, Punjab state ware House Corporation has procured 12595 metric ton, Punjab Agro has procured 10464 metric ton, & FCI has procured 11098 metric ton wheat so far.

 

GROOMING A PANACEA FOR DOGS IN SUMMERS:EXPERT:

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Chandigarh 05^th May:-- Tricity especially Chandigarh has a large population of Dog lovers who keep dog pets of varied breeds in their homes. The breeds which find place in the hearts and homes of this Dog loving clientele ranges from Rottweiler's, German Shepherds, Labradors to Spaniels and so on. These breeds may be many but all these pets have one thing in common, a fur & long hair. This shiny coat on the dogs creates problems during summers. Therefore with the harsh summer gaining momentum worries for pet owners too is on the rise. Summer brings along with it not only discomfort for the pets but also heat related issues for man's best friend. But there is welcome advice in the offing.

Sikander Singh, the founder member of Panchkula Kennel Club & the Rottweiler Club of India and who successfully runs a state-of-the-art Pet Shop called "Planet Pets" in the Tri-city at MDC, Sector 5, Panchkula has some tips for the Dog lovers, so that their pets remain at ease through the summer. Sikandar has trained in Thailand and is now Asia's top Rottweiler breeder. He has travelled all over the world and seen how well dogs are groomed and kept in these countries. Citizens of the Tricity know Sikander and trust his judgment in pet welfare.

 Sikander said that you may think that your dog is well groomed, but you should look carefully because fleas and ticks maybe hiding within his coat in nooks and crannies. You should step up the effort in the summer heat to bathe or shower your pet and then groom him more frequently, because of the intense heat. Your dog deserves cool treatment and refreshing him with a water spray and grooming adds to his comfort level. Remember he is carrying around a full coat of hair and therefore it is important to keep that hair neat and tangle free. Sikander feels that summers are usually an unhealthy season for dogs as lot of health issues crop up. There is also the question of skin related problems which statistically form 50% of all dog health problems. In this too grooming and bathing helps.   Sikander conducted a grooming session in which it was revealed that the more frequently you groom your dog, the more effectively you can check for fleas, ticks or any other kind of skin irritation that requires attention. Once an abrasion is detected it must be attended to. Sikander Singh further states, that summer is a season of ticks and fleas and if not taken care of they tend to lead to health related issues i.e. Tick Fever which could lead to the demise of the dog.  If the pet is not groomed well, some viral infection from dogs may even pass off to humans also.

 

Oakridge School Organises Fresher Day Party

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Mohali 05^th May:-- Oakridge International School organized a fresher party to welcome the newly admitted students. The auspicious day began with the lighting of the lamp and garlanding of Goddess. A cultural extravaganza was organized to mark this event.

The students staged various performances like dancing, singing ,skits, mono acting, group dance ,mimicking their favorite person, weaving magic with their words to entertain new comers and teachers .The energetic and enthusiastic show were Giddha & Bhangra .Later,Master and Miss Fresher were also selected among the participants.

Principal of the School Pranjala Dass welcomed the freshers & urged them to instil the values of inquisitiveness, toil, discipline, courage, altruism and patience in them. She further motivated them to remain committed to the path of truthfulness. She emphasized that there is no short cut to hard work to succeed   professionally. She further added that Oakridge School not only imparts international level IBM pattern but also encourages students to take part in extracurricular activities and various indoor and outdoor sports for the overall development of the students.

 

EMBARK ON AN EXCITING CULINARY JOURNEY WITH THE NEWLY LAUNCHED ITALIAN MENU AT JW MARRIOTT

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Chandigarh 05^th May:-- Oregano at JW Marriott, known for its exotic mix of traditional style cooking infused with fresh herbs and spices now expands its boundaries to bring to its patrons the all new Italian dishes & signature recipes from different parts of Italy. Savor the homemade and mother recipes exquisitely crafted by Chef Antonello Cancedda, and beat the heat with his all new and fresh summer menu.  Oregano will throw its doors open to all for the new Al-a-Carte menu from May 2014.  The menu features a detailed course-wise collection of authentic recipes fine-tuned over time, resulting in a contemporary presentation of traditional dishes. The delectable new menu rolls an array of Italian dishes from different regions of Italy like Sicily, Liguria, Geneva Palermo, Roma that are sure to leave you asking for more.

Speaking about the new menu Chef Antonello Cancedda, Italian Chef, Oregano, JW Marriott said,that the new menu is fresh that will beckon your attention on a summer evening, I have introduced a lot of fresh vegetarian dishes this season. I have incorporated dishes like Cima Alla Genovese which is stuffed with stuffed chicken with mortadella, grean peas, marjoram and served with salad. I have also introduced my mother style recipe from Liguria, Canneloni Di Verdure which is vegetable green canneloni with assorted vegetable capponata. Tortelli di gamberi is also from the same part of the country, it is shrimps and ricotta ravioli. You can also create your own pasta and LE Nostre Bruschette.

According to Chef Pallav Singhal, Executive Chef, JW Marriott Chandigarh said,that the new menu is a well conceived and cleverly executed result of fine-tuning, experimenting, and pushing the envelope to achieve a masterful rendering, in short it is a fantastic menu! It was a very determined effort to match imagination with experience. I call it the rejuvenation menu, as one will feel healthier and better after eating the dishes we selected for italian dining experience at marriott. The starters include dishes like bocconcini di mozzarella impanata con verdurine which are buffalo mozzarella fritters with crispy vegetables, arrabbiata dip, antipasto misto nel piatto con salumi it is an oregano selection of antipasti with cold cuts. ossobuco alla milanese which is a braised lamb shank, saffron risotto is an exquisite main course selection. cannoli  siciliani e gelato di pistacchio is primarily sicilian cookies stuffed with homemade ricotta cheese and candied fruit, pistachio ice cream and parfait di mandorle almond pafait with hot chocolate sauce are some of chef's old mother recipes.

 

World Hand Hygiene Day-2014 Celebrates

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Chandigarh 05^th May:-- World Hand Hygiene Day-2014 was successfully celebrated today by Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, PGI both at Civil Dispensary and at schools in Sector-38 , Chandigarh. World Health Organization's (WHO) theme for the year 2014 is "Clean Care is Safer Care". This celebration was organized by Dr. Ravneet Kaur, Assistant Professor, Dr.Kathirvel.S, Senior Resident of Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, PGI, Chandigarh.

This celebration was started with painting and slogan writing competition among school children of both at Government Model High School and Shri Guru Harkrishan Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-38-D on 1st and 2nd May, 2014 respectively. Dr. JS Thakur, Additional Professor (Community Medicine) and Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal, Assistant Professor (Environmental Health) were the chief guest for the celebration. They emphasized on the importance and the need for hand hygiene and its preventive effect on controlling infection and saving lives. Two trained (on hand hygiene) students each from these schools demonstrated in front of all students how to wash the hands and steps involved in maintaining hand hygiene. Students of both schools actively participated and practiced hand hygiene after demonstration. Children were shown short movies on hand hygiene (Both in English and Hindi) including hand hygiene dance. The celebration ended with prize distribution to the winners of painting and slogan writing competition.

As part of the celebration, all health workers of Civil Dispensary were given training by Dr. Kathirvel. S (Senior Resident) on hand hygiene including "WHO's 5 moments on Hand Hygiene" and types of hand washing to be practiced at outpatient care level. Mode and chain of transmission of infection and steps taken to break the chain by practicing hand hygiene was emphasized through short movies.  It was followed by practice of hand wash on the spot by all workers inside Civil Dispensary, Sector-38.

 

Mercedes-Benz India Inaugurates Punjab's Largest Luxury Car Dealership

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Mohali 05^th May:-- Pursuing it's Year of Excellence strategy in creating benchmark in modern luxury, Mercedes-Benz India today inaugurated Punjab's largest luxury car dealership in Mohali. Punjab Motors Mohali also earns the distinction of being Mohali's first ever luxury car dealership in Mohali. The new state-of-the-art 3S facility of Panjab Motors located in Phase-1, Industrial Area, Mohali; was inaugurated by Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Raj Naresh Singh, Managing Director, Panjab Motors.

With the inauguration of Punjab's largest and Mohali's first ever luxury car dealership, Mercedes-Benz not only reiterates it's excellence in providing luxury car experience to it's customers in newer markets, but also underscores the Three Pointed Star's dominance in creating the most qualitative and dense network reach by any luxury car maker in India.  

Eberhard Kern, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented: "2014 is Mercedes-Benz's Year of Excellence where creating benchmark in modern luxury is our key objective. We are amidst one of the most exciting growth phase in the Indian luxury automotive market today as we are the fastest growing luxury car brand in the country. Mercedes-Benz has sold the highest numbers of cars in our history in India, last year. Brand Mercedes-Benz India also received tremendous impetus as it was 'India's Most Awarded Luxury Car Manufacturer'. We have an exciting year ahead as of us as we prepare to launch several fascinating new products for our discerning customers. Mercedes-Benz India also has the most qualitative network reach and we are committed to extend our brand promise of 'Best or nothing' to our customers. Our strategy of 'Year of Excellence' for the Indian market is on the right track and is paying off. Eberhard Kern further added, that with the inauguration of Panjab Motors Mohali, we have now moved even closer to delight our esteemed customers and to fascinate them with modern luxury. Panjab Motors Mohali's state of the art facility, the magnificent and luxurious ambience befitting a luxury car showroom and an outstanding service, will ensure that we extend the Mercedes-Benz experience to the automobile aficionados of this region. Facilities like Panjab Motors make us bullish in our outlook for the luxury car market in India and we are confident that Panjab Motors' with their proven track record and thorough market expertise will create new standards in luxury car retail and customer service in this key market. Emerging markets like Chandigarh Tricity are future growth engines for Mercedes-Benz and we continue to see more affluent customers with high aspirational level and global lifestyle in this market, prefer to own a Three Pointed Star. Created over a span of seven months, this sprawling Panjab Motors Mohali's new 3S facility is spread over a massive area of 55,000+ sq. ft. including the well-structured showroom and the workshop. Located in Mohali's key Industrial Area, the 3S facility has been established with an investment of Rs. 160 million (16 Crores). The new 3S facility has been conceived to offer an exciting 'Mercedes-Benz experience' to customers. These facilities are: drive-in valet service, a luxurious customer lounge, plush Cafe Mercedes along with 11 cars on display. The accessories and wheel configurator, engaging audio-visual presentation, boutique collection and special play area for children are some of the highlights of the new facility. The other facilities that can be availed by the customers are finance and insurance solutions, a dedicated boutique for accessories and lifestyle merchandise and drivers lounge.Equipped with high quality Mercedes-Benz equipment and trained manpower, the top-notch service centre of Panjab Motors has been built at par with the brand's global benchmark having 15 productive bays that can service up to 560 cars a month and this will allow round the clock support. The service centre of Panjab Motors Mohali is equipped to undertake general repairs, accident jobs, body paint, spares and maintenance work. Panjab Motors Mohali employs more than 50 hand-picked personnel who are well-trained and dedicated to ensure the customers have an enriched car ownership experience.

 

​Priority Should Be Given For Serving General Public in Govt. Offices: Sidhu

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Mohali 05^th May:-- Priority will be given to the general public for their works relating to govt. offices. Officers & staff in govt. offices should have a positive mental attitude towards general public, instead of harassing them. This was stated by Deputy Commissioner Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu while he was presiding over a special meeting with officers concerned at District Administrative Complex.  He said that officers & staff of govt. offices are accountable to the general public.

 Deputy Commissioner said that each & every official should perform his duty with full dedication & honesty. He said that before forwarding any file in front of him, it must contain a self explanatory note as per rules, along with comments of the dealing officer, so that the matter could be resolved timely. He directed the officers to change their work habits & said that for quick disposal of any case every officer should perform his duty with full dedication & all staff members should act as a team. He further said that corruption at any level will not be tolerable. He said that as such no case of grafting has came to his notice so far, but still if noticed in future than strict legal action against the defaulter will be initiated. He specially directed the officers & staff members of the DC office & said that in administration & other important woks of the district, this office plays a very prominent role. As such, staff & officers of this office should perform with dedication & honesty & to be an example for others.  

 Deputy Commissioner said that he in person will conduct sudden checking of office branches every week. He directed the officials to maintain the relevant record properly & keeping it in appropriate manner. He also directed the officials to intimate timely about the resources required, if any. So that timely action in this regard could be taken. He also directed the officers to be in time. Deputy Commissioner said that every branch head will be the in charge of his branch & will also be accountable, for absentees under him. He also directed to not to leave the office during lunch break.

 

Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar Hits Theatres, Premiere Held At Jalandhar

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Chandigarh 02^nd May:-- The premiere of long awaited Gurdas Maan and Neeru Bajwa starrer Punjabi Movie "Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar" (DVPV) was held at PVR Cinemas in MBD Mall, Jalandhar. The venue had been decorated to match any Bollywood function with red carpets, flower arrangements, buntings and props. Arrival of the lead actor Gurdas Maan along with the leading lady Neeru Bajwa brought about an air of excitement among fans who had gathered outside the venue to glimpse their favourite stars. The special invitees at the premier were leading citizens of Jalandhar, civil servants, members of the media and of the film industry.

 

Gurdas Maan said a few words to the media, that it is a great moment for me as also the leading lady and the remainder cast, the producers and director of this magnum opus, to be here this evening at the Premiere of Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar. The story is so good that we are hopeful of its success at the box office. A smiling Neeru Bajwa concurred his views.

 

According to Sumeet Singh, MD, Unisys Infosolutions, the company which has the sole rights of the film, said that they have tied up 500 shows of the film across India. Not just Punjab but we are also having shows of DVPV in Delhi, Haryana, Nagpur, Pune and Mumbai among other cities. The International territories that will show the movie are Australia, Canada and UK.  

 

At the end of the premiere Harmeet Singh a local resident of Jalandhar said, that the film was beautiful. It was a most satisfying experience to see such a technologically advanced Punjabi movie, it was such a pleasure watching a complete Punjabi family entertainer after a long time.  Another Punjabi movie enthusias Shelly said that the story is interesting, the acting by the artistes is natural. There is no vulgarity in dialogues in fact these are very clean and healthy. One can watch the movie as a whole family with grandparents, parents and children sitting together.

 

The positive response by members of the audience who watched the premiere points to the fact that Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar is slated to be a block buster.

 

 

 

Power Shutdown In Some Parts Falls Under Mohali Division

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Mohali 02^nd May:-- Power supply to Phase-10, Phase-11, Sec.48-C, Ind.Area Phase-9 and nearby areas shall be effected partially, on Saturday from 10 am. to 11-30 am. and 13 pm.to 14-30 pm,due to urgent maintenance work of  66 KV S/S  Phase-9 and all 11kv feeder.