‘SUMMER FASHION YATRA’ KICKS OFF, YOUNG FASHION DESIGNERS BRING THEIR CREATIONS

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Chandigarh 10^th May:-- A two day lifestyle exhibition -- Summer Fashion Yatra 2014, got off to a stylish start at Panchkula's Hotel Welcom Bella Vista. Over 30 fashion designers, accessories specialists & Home Décor houses are displaying their products for this season.

Ms Anjali Makin & Rakesh Makin of M/S Sparkle Event & Management, said that the company has brought the exhibition to tri-city, we have tried to make the two day exhibition a one stop shop for all type of summer fashion be it casual, formal or wedding. We are happy to say the response has been good. This exhibition will set a benchmark and we are hopeful of carrying forward this trend for the future as well. The idea is shoppers can survey and buy fashion apparel, accessories and home décor items under one roof. The exhibition opened a new vista for fashion & lifestyle products' enthusiasts as they got the finest collection of apparels, Jewels, Home Furnishings, Interiors, Foot Wear, and other exciting items from designers who have come from not just tri-city but also from parts of North India, Kolkata and Mumbai. Panache Mumbai has brought Pakistani suits, formal wear and designer dress material, Azara, Delhi is here with its designer wear suits, Posh Amritsar has showcased Western wear, Shikha Monga has brought her line 'Manshaa'. Her collections boast of pretty pastels & bright colours. The range of Jumpsuits, Palazzo sets in georgette are breathtaking. Shikha's designs are embellished with unique enhancements like 3 D hand sequin embroidery, beadwork, Dabka, Gota and Zari for summer weddings. A young Fashion Designer Karishma who owns the Kimz label is showcasing an exquisite summer collection which is inclusive of Bollywood designs. Nidhi Studio is present with a range which has pleasing hues of peaches and yellows with loads of subtle gold, making the designs tasteful & appealing.  A major attraction is imitation jewellery specialist Beaming Strings- an export brand of copper based exquisite fashion jewelry decked up with American Diamonds. The brand made a debut in North India through Fashion Yatra Exhibition. The brand has showcased enticing rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings. Enliven Diva's Amit Kashyap has brought his astonishing range of tiffany lamps and lights, mother of pearl objects, artefacts, bed spreads, designer  cushion covers and home décor items. Zeneeze decor is providing complete solutions for your home and office.  The USP of Summer Fashion Yatra is that it has got a group of young fashion designers together on one platform. These creative designers are offering gowns, sarees, blouses, designer suits, anarkalis, lehngas, shararas, kurtis, western wear & much more. So come out and glamorize your wardrobe at 'Summer Fashion Yatra', The exhibition is on till May 11 from 11.30 AM till 8.30 PM.

 

 

Ashmah International school Celebrates Mother’s Day

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Mohali 10^th May:-- Ashmah International School celebrated Mother's Day today with great zest and enthusiasm. The mothers were welcomed with flowers. Keeping in mind mother's health Ashmah International School invited Dietician and Gynaecologist from Indus Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali to give some good tips to the mothers.  Students also stage various activities on the stage at the moments.

Apart from this, a Salad making competition and games like one minute game, tombola, and hoopla dance; newspaper dance was organized for the mothers .The whole day was full of fun and frolic. Mothers enjoyed a lot. Prizes were given to the winners.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Roopinder Ghuman advised mothers to be the friend and the guide to their children in the real sense of word and to win their confidence not only on the basis of the strength of their social relationship but also by becoming a role model for the minds which is very sensitive and receptive.

The Director, Mr. J S Kesar, IAS, Financial Commissioner (Retd) urged children to  thank their mothers for  innumerable sacrifices they did, giving  their best at all times and for instilling the belief that you are capable of achieving whatever you  want. Thank you is very small word in front of mothers who not just help to dream, but help to realize them step by step. He further added that life wouldn't be so beautiful if it was without mothers.

 

Haryana Government Procures 62.15 Lakh MT of Wheat

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Chandigarh 09^th May:-- In Haryana, more than 62.17 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of wheat has so far arrived in various mandis during the current procurement season.

 The official spokesman of the Food and Supplies Department said that the government agencies have procured 62.15 lakh MT of wheat whereas, 2029 MT of wheat have been purchased by traders. He said that HAFED has purchased highest 23.84 lakh MT of wheat followed by 17.31 lakh MT purchased by Food and Supplies Department. Similarly, Agro Industries Corporation has purchased 5.54 lakh MT, Haryana Warehousing Corporation 6.12 lakh MT, CONFED 1.53 lakh MT and Food Corporation of India had procured 7.79 lakh MT of wheat during current procurement season so far. He further said that district Sirsa is leading in the wheat arrival where 8.56 lakh MT of wheat has arrived in the mandis, followed by Fatehabad with 6.68 lakh MT. Similarly, 6.47 lakh MT wheat arrived in Karnal, 5.94 lakh MT in Jind, 5.90 lakh MT in district Kaithal, 4.45 lakh MT in Kurukshetra, 4.35 lakh MT of wheat in Hisar, 3.24 lakh MT in Sonepat, 2.48 lakh MT in Panipat, 2.11 lakh MT in Rohtak, 2.09 lakh MT in Bhiwani, 2.09 lakh MT in Ambala, 2.03 lakh MT in Palwal, 1.97 lakh MT in Yamunanagar, 1.16 lakh MT in Jhajjar,  89,958 MT in Faridabad, 49,689 MT in Mewat, 43,603 MT in Gurgaon, 29,203 MT in Rewari, 26,410 MT in Panchkula and 20,780 MT wheat arrived in various mandis in Narnaul. He said that farmers have been asked to bring dry and properly cleaned wheat in the mandis so that they might not face any difficulty while selling their produce.

 

Haryana Govt. Raises The Retirement Age of Anganwadi Workers & Helpers

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Chandigarh 09^th May:-- Haryana Government has raised the retirement age of anganwadi workers and helpers from 60 to 65 years.While stating this here today, a spokesman of Women and Child Development Department said that this decision would benefit over 51,400 workers and helpers associated with 25,962 anganwadi centres across the state. He said that all the anganwadi workers and helpers, after 60 years of work, would have to submit fitness certificate issued by District Medical Board headed by Civil Surgeon. He said that government had also increased the honorarium of anganwadi workers from Rs.5000 to Rs.7500 per month and that of anganwadi helpers from Rs.2500 to Rs.3500 per month. Similarly, the honorarium of mini anganwadi worker had been increased from Rs.3250 to Rs.4000 per month.

 

BMW Experience Tour 2014:BMW Presents Sheer Driving Pleasure in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh 08^th May:-- BMW India demonstrated the dynamism, versatility and high performance of its entire product portfolio with the BMW Experience Tour 2014 in Chandigarh at Exhibition Ground, Sector 34. Chandigarh is the fourth city to host the 12 city tour. The BMW Experience Tour 2014 showcased the complete range of sedans and SAVs (Sports Activity Vehicle) demonstrating the superior driving dynamics on a specially designed test course.

The Tour will reach 12 cities across the nation including Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chandigarh, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Kolkata. With BMW X ramps and obstacles like articulation humps, steep hill and Incline, the event will provide customers an opportunity to experience the superiority of the BMW X range with the BMW X6, the BMW X5 and the BMW X3, under the expert guidance of BMW trainers. The BMW xDrive is an intelligent all-wheel drive system that monitors the driving situation constantly and distributes drive power smoothly between the axles where it is needed the most. In India, the intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system is standard in the BMW X3, the BMW X5 and BMW X6.

 The event will provide customers the unique opportunity to experience the thrill of BMW M cars. BMW M Automobiles are produced by BMW Motorsport GmbH (a subsidiary of BMW AG). Sophisticated technology, individuality and safety - the BMW M range offers an unmatched experience of exclusive, high-performance driving.

Philipp von Sahr, President BMW Group India, said, that with the BMW Experience Tour across India, BMW India is happy to give customers an opportunity to experience the exhilarating superiority of the BMW cars in a challenging and exciting environment. This is one of a kind event being organized at such a scale in India. With this unique initiative, we wish to take a step closer to our customers and bring as many customers to the BMW fold and make them experience BMW and Sheer Driving Pleasure.

 

 

Lawrence School Learns Skills of Making Pottery.

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Mohali 08^th May:-- Lawrence senior secondary School today organized a workshop of making pots, different earthenware and utensil of mud, where students participated and try to learn traditional technique of pottery i.e. how to make toys and other accessory of decoration with clay as well as mud. Later, they learned how to dry common clay pot in a gas kiln also. The kiln was made up of fire bricks, ceramic bricks & ceramic blanket to maintain the temperature. There is a meter that indicates the temperature. The children learned how to place the pots on the slabs and the bricks which are called furniture in the kiln.

While speaking on this moment Principal Veena Malhotra said we are running towards technology and virtual world and are forgetting our traditional arts as well as culture. History has witnessed that if any civilization has forgotten its culture then has to confront dire consequences so it was an effort of the school to bring its students close to the art of their tradition and culture to inspire them to enhance their creative skills  .

 

Indo Global College Organises Placement Drive

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Mohali 08^th May:-- Indo Global organised a placement drive for its final year Engineering and MBA students. 34 students from Engineering and Management streams has been selected by McNewton, Enbake Consulting Private Limited, Ingersoll Rand AdiUshma Engineers, Burn Gym, Solitaire Infosys, and PNB Met Life. The salary offered is ranged from Rs.2.4 lacs to Rs. 3 lacs per annum, with additional perks and allowances to incentivise their performance. The selected students are given offer letters with joining dates in the first week of June immediately after completion of their final examinations.

The placement drive was commenced after giving the students a detailed presentation on the company profile, their career path, selection process, and job profile and salary package. The selection process for the engineers consisted of both technical and personal interviews whereas the MBA marketing students with convincing skills in group discussions were selected for final round of interviews. After a thorough elimination and selection process the final list was declared. The participating students also had an interactive session with them wherein they cleared their doubts on various issues like location, job profile, growth prospects, salary package etc.

Sukhdev Kumar Singla, Chairman of Indo Global Colleges congratulated the students who secured job offers .He encouraged them to prepare well to succeed and enter their professional life on a winning note.

 

PHD Holds Seminar On “Energy Conservation in Sugar Industry”

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Chandigarh 08^th May:-- Reiterating that energy saved is energy produced, Dalip Sharma, Director PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, that it is high time that we cultivate energy saving habits. Environment and energy conservation, and sustainability is a challenge requiring policy programmes, technological development and behavioral change to go hand in hand. Dalip Sharma was speaking during the one day seminar on "Energy Conservation in Sugar Industry" at PHD House here today.

Dalip Sharma, Director PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, that with India's energy demand expected to more than double by 2030, there is a pressing need to develop innovative ways to develop energy saving habits as reflexes.

Stressing on the need for training to the cane managers, Rajender Kumar, Additional Director, State co-ordinator, Chandigarh said, that energy conservation assumes special significance due to limited sources of primary energy in our country and our heavy dependence on imports to meet the demand. Laying stress on the cultivation of simple energy saving habits including use of natural resources efficiently, Rajender Kumar said, that the biggest challenge ahead of all of us is to change the mindset of the people.

Laying stress on the energy audits, A K Malik, Advisor Technical to the Sugar Federation, Haryana said, that the rising costs of energy and the shortfall in their supply are forcing industry to adopt enegy conservation. Energy audit and management are the two important functions in introducing any energy conservation programme in Sugar mill. Energy audit ascertains the efficiency of energy use in different equipments, process and system by monitoring the energy flow and managements help to implement the necessary measures in reducing energy losses and improving energy usage.

The experts disseminated information on energy efficiency, fuel conservation, environmental concerns, water issues and concerns, global warming, biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, carbon footprint, renewable energy, and strategic initiatives.

 

 

Two Bodies Donates To PGI

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Chandigarh 08^th May:-- The Department of Anatomy,PGI, today receive bodies Madan Mohan Saroop of Chandigarh and Smt. Swaraj Mehra of Haryana. Both the bodies will now benefit generations of medical students and research at PGI. The department is grateful to their families and appreciates them for their noble gesture.

 

Fashion Yatra To Showcase Summer Apparel & Designer Wear

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Chandigarh 07^th May:-- With the onset of summers; apparel that keeps one in cool comfort, is trendy & of course designer is generally in demand by the fashion savvy residents of the tricity. With the idea of catering to such a clientele, exhibition specialists Sparkle, will be bringing a two day extravaganza -- Summer Fashion Yatra 2014 at Welcom Bella Vista, Panchkula from May 10-11.

Ms Anjali Makin & Rakesh Makin of Sparkle Event& Management, said, that they have tried to make the two day exhibition a one stop shop for all type of Summer fashion be it casual, formal or even wedding. I am sure the exhibition will be trend setting. Over 30 exhibitors will present their fashion apparel, accessories and home décor items.

To offer a sneak peek into what fashionistas can expect to lay their hands on during the exhibition, a media interaction was organized in which models showcased some of the summer designer wear that will be available. Fashion Designer Shikha who owns the label 'Manshaa' said, that they will be bringing our exclusive designer brand's Indian wear with western cuts for the modern woman. She added that our range will have suits, kurtis, sarees, gowns, tops, jumpsuits, Palazzo sets in georgette, cotton, linen, organza and net in pretty pastels, bright colours and popular neons. What's more, these are embellished with unique enhancements like 3 D hand sequin embroidery, patchwork, Dori work, beadwork, Dabka, Gota and Zari work for summer weddings.

 Not just apparel, Summer Fashion Yatra will also present varied options for making your home's interiors more-plush. Umesh Jain who owns Zeneeze decor was also present at the press meet. Zeeneeze décor provides complete solutions for your home and offices decors.

 

Panchkula Resident Donate Body To PGI

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Chandigarh 07^th May:-- The Department of Anatomy, PGI, Chandigarh feels proud to receive the body of  resident of Panchkula Smt. Swaraj Mehra,. She was an educationist for LIFE AND AFTER. Progressive and broad minded whose body will now benefit generations of medical students and research at PGI. The department is grateful to her family and admires them for this noble gesture.

 

 

General Public Not To Be Bothere Due To IPL Cricket Matches: Thind

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Mohali 07^th May:--Mohali District police has made special arrangements to ensure to facilitate the general public and proper traffic management, in view of the IPL Cricket matches to be held on 21, 22 & 25 May at Mohali. This was stated by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Parveen Kumar Thind while he was addressing a meeting with the officers concerned held at District Administrative Complex, for ensuring proper arrangement in view of IPL cricket matches.

 Parveen Kumar Thind said directed the managers of Kings IX Punjab team, to coordinate the concerned departments so that timely NOCs could be issued. He said that during matches strict compliance of Tobacco Control Act should be ensured, as Punjab Govt. has declared the district SAS Nagar as Smack Free District. Parveen Kumar Thind directed the Additional Civil Surgeon Dr. J.K.Bansal to form a team of doctors comprising two doctors and to ensure the implementation of Tobacco Control Act. Parveen Kumar Thind directed the SP (City) Swarndeep Singh to prepare a traffic route plan for proper management of traffic during matches and arrangement for proper parking of vehicle should be ensured. During this, he directed the additional Commissioner (Technical) Municipal Corporation, B.D.Singla to maintain proper cleanliness & proper lighting arrangement in the city. He also directed the officials present during meeting to perform their assigned duties with full dedication & honesty.