Administrator Lays Foundation Stone of Block B Building at CHB Office Complex

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Chandigarh 12th December:- V P Singh Badnore, Hon'ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T Chandigarh laid the foundation stone of Block B building at Chandigarh Housing Board Office Complex, Sector 9, Chandigarh today.

The Block B of Chandigarh Housing Board will be a seven storey building sprawled in the area of 1,31,620 sq ft besides the double basement having the area 41, 972 sq ft. The Block B has been conceptualized as the green building targeted for gold rating which includes green design features such as efficient water flow features, onsite STP, rain water harvesting, Solar PV 50 KWp to reduce grid demand. The building would also comprise energy saving features such as energy efficient VRV system, AHU with VFD control, fans with high efficient motors (IE-3 class), CD monitoring based car parking ventilation system, LED energy efficient interior lighting design etc.

A K Sinha, Chairman Chandigarh Housing Board cum Finance Secretary, AK Gupta, Principal Secretary Home, Mandip Singh Brar, Deputy Commissioner, Sanjay Beniwal, DGP, Chandigarh, and other officers of Chandigarh Administration were also present at the event.

India's First Travelling Food Showcase -'The Travelling Kitchen' Comes to Chandigarh

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Chandigarh 12th December:- India's first travelling food showcase "The Travelling Kitchen's - Winter Garden" is all set to kick off in Chandigarh. The Travelling Kitchen, or TTK, is an interactive culinary platform that showcases some of the most celebrated Food & Beverages brands from Tier-1 cities to food enthusiasts from some of the fastest developing cities across the country over the course of 3 days.

The unique food festival concept will be unveiled on 18th January and will be held till 20th of January, 2019 at Chandigarh Golf Academy, Sec 6, Chandigarh. The food festival will be TTK's second edition, the first being held successfully at Jaipur.

Some of the best restaurants from Tier 1 cities with diverse specialities will be brought on a single platform. Food aficionados have reason to rejoice as they will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to savour the best food that India's culinary circuit has to offer. TTK promises to be a gastronomic delight.

 'The Travelling Kitchen' project is created and curated by Quotient Consultancy Services(QCS)–one of the country's most coveted brand management firms with reputed Brand Guru-Bharat Atwal at the helm. Powered by a team of Brand development professionals, the brand dossier of Quotient Consultancy Services spans the arenas of Luxury & Lifestyle, Corporate, Political and Individual entities.

Bharat Atwal, the Founder of The Travelling Kitchen, said that 'The Travelling Kitchen' celebrates the spirit of community by being more than just 'another food festival'. It is a destination comprising fun activities for the family, music & entertainment anchored by the universal love for food showcasing brands and culinary experiences that are either not available in the city or are exclusive to the attendees of the festival.

रॉबर्ट शीहान ने ‘मॉर्टल इंजन्स’ में अपने किरदार के लिये तैयारियों के बारे में की बात

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Chandigarh 11^th December:- परदे पर सही केमेस्ट्री  के साथ बड़े परदे पर किरदारों को पहचान देते हैं। इसी तरह, यूनिवर्सल पिक्चेर्स इंटरनेशनल इंडिया की आगामी फिल्मी 'मॉर्टल इंजन्स ' में टॉम नेट्सवर्दी और हेस्टीर शॉ के बीच एक संतुलित प्रेम कहानी दिखाना जरूरी था। टॉम और हेस्टर का एक-दूसरे के साथ काम करना, अंतत: उनके बीच गहरा कनेक्शन बन जाना और उनके किरदार के आकार लेने को इस फि ल्मन में बड़ी ही खूबसूरती से दिखाया गया है।

इस फिल्म में टॉम नेट्सवर्दी की भूमिका निभा रहे रॉबर्ट शीहान ने इस किरदार के बारे में बताते हुए कहा, ''टॉम और हेस्टर दो ऐसे लोग हैं जोकि नदी के दो किनारों की तरह हैं लेकिन उन्हें मजबूरन साथ रहना पड़ता है। उन दोनों के बीच अनजाना सा प्यार पनप जाता है। हेरा और मेरा काम उस प्रेम कहानी का पता लगाना है। लोगों को इंसानों के साथ भी उतना ही जुडऩा चाहिये जितना कि रोचकता के साथ। इस कहानी में मानवता जुड़ी हुई है।'

रॉबर्ट शीहान के लिये अपने को-स्टार की तारीफ  करना उतना ही आसान था। 'हिरा ने बहुत ही डूबकर हेस्टर की भूमिका निभायी है।'' रॉबर्ट ने इस फिल्म में हिरा के किरदार के लिये उनकी तारीफ की। '' हिरा में ऑन या ऑफ  स्क्रीन उतनी ही क्षमता है। जब वह आपसे बात कर रही होती है तो वह अपने 'हिरा बीम' में होती हैं। वह बेहद दिलचस्प और करिश्माई व्यक्तित्व वाली इंसान हैं। वह सही मायने में हेस्टर के उस जंगलीपन को बाहर लेकर आयी हैं- एक जंगली योद्धा की तरह, जिसके हाथ में एक धारदार हथियार है।''

इस फिल्म के निर्देशक क्रिस्टिन रिवर्स कहते हैं, ''टॉम और हेस्टंर दो ऐसे लोग हैं जो एक दूसरे पर भरोसा कर सकते हैं और अंतत: जीवनसाथी बन जाते हैं''। वह आगे कहते हैं, 'हेस्टर के लिये टॉम का प्यारर एक सुखद आश्चर्य है और बहुत अस्वााभाविक भी।

 'लॉर्ड ऑफ  रिंग्स' और 'हॉबिट' के फिल्म,मेकसज़् एक बार फिर एक महान एडवेंचर फिल्मय 'मॉटज़्ल इंजन्स ' के लिये एक साथ आये हैं। यह फिल्मस फिलिप रीव की इसी नाम की किताब से ली गयी है, जिसे क्रिस्टिन रिवर्स ने निर्देशित किया है। इस फि ल्मब को एकेडमी अवॉर्ड विजेता टीम-पीटर जैक्सेन, फिलिपा बॉयेंस और फ्रान वॉल्श ने लिखा है। मॉर्टल इंजन्सज' सभ्य्ता के बाद भविष्यि में सौ साल आगे जाती है, जोकि प्रलय जैसी घटना की वजह से तबाह हो गयी थी। एक रहस्यमयी युवा महिला हेस्टर शॉ (हिरा हिल्मर) एकमात्र ऐसी जीवित बची है जोकि लंदन को रोक सकती है। लंदन अब पहियों पर चलने वाला एक हिंसक शहर बन गया है और अपने रास्तेर में आने वाली हर चीज को तबाह करता जा रहा है। जंगली और खतरनाक, अपनी मां की यादों से संचालित होने वाली, हेस्टचर, लंदन से बेदखल टॉम नेट्सवर्दी (रॉबर्ट शीहान) के साथ फोर्स में शामिल हो जाती है, उसके साथ एक खतरनाक डाकू एना फेंग (जिहा) है, जिसके सिर पर इनाम रखा गया है।

Sampurn Agri Ventures Introduces India's First Fully Fermented Paddy Straw Silica Manure

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Kullu 11^th December:- To address the looming soil crisis in India and pave way for sustainable agriculture and livelihood, Sampurn Agri Ventures Pvt. Ltd. introduced the first fully fermented Paddy Straw Silica Manure, during a seminar conducted in Kullu. The event saw attendance of approximately 100 progressive farmers and dealers. 

Addressing the farmer's seminar, Sanjeev Nagpal, Chairman, Sampurn Agri Ventures Pvt. Ltd. said that the initiative is to address the ongoing soil crisis in India. We are currently conducting product demonstrations and inviting our farmer friends for product trials so that they see the effectiveness of the product.

Ultimately the choice of manure will have a big impact on agricultural productivity, sustainability, and also on human health, says a report brought out by a consortium of agriculture institutes.

*World Human Rights Day: Contractual Employees and Outsourcing Workers Holds " Black Flag March " Protest

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Chandigarh 10th December:- The Black Flag March Protest was held to raise their voice by  various Contractual Employees and Outsourcing Workers in U.T.,Chandigarh against the exploitation and discrimination at the hands of Chandigarh administration under the banner of All Contractual Karamchari Sangh as these employees and workers are suffering and is having no Equality,Social Security and Security of tenure in the absence of any Central policy since 20 years.

Karamchari Sangh President Ashok Kumar apprised that the Contractual Employees working on sanctioned posts are not being regularized like neighboring states in the absence of any  policy and Outsourcing Workers are being hired or fired in lieu of Change of tenders or Contractors having no Security.

All Contractual Karamchari Sangh is raising the demands of nearly 20,000, Contractual,Outsourcing and Scheme workers for regularization of contract employees on sanctioned posts and Equality and Security of tenure of these Outsourcing and Schemes workers  repeatedly but no action or initiative either has been taken by Chandigarh administration to resolve the issues nor any meeting was held for welfare of contractual employees and outsourcing workers working since long in various departments of U.T.,Chandigarh.

On World Human Rights Day this Black Flag March was held peacefully to stop exploitation and discrimination of qualified youth and intelligentsia at the hands of Chandigarh administration and Contractors and also to secure the future of born  children or citizens of U.T ,Chandigarh as administration is violating the fundamental rights and human rights in this insecure systems.

Karamchari Sangh Chairman Bipin Sher Singh said that if the demands of Contractual and Outsourcing System are not met the Sangh will held "Symbolic Rally "  at Sansad Marg, New Delhi to raise their demands to reach at Prime Minister and Home Minister in the coming Loksabha Session.

Mahindra Raises the Bar for Safety of Vehicles in India

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Chandigarh 10th December:- Mahindra & Mahindra, part of the USD 20.7 million Mahindra Group, today announced that its newly launched passenger vehicle, Marazzo has been certified with a strong 4 star rating by Global NCAP for Adult Occupation Protection. The Mahindra Marazzo with standard double airbags, ABS, seat belt reminders (SBR) for driver and ISOFIX anchorages achieved this rating.

The model offers good protection for both adult head and neck, marginal protection for the driver chest and adequate protection for passenger chest. The area of the knees showed good protection.

Commenting on this achievement, Rajan Wadhera, President, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. mentioned that this is a proud moment for Mahindra as the 4 star rating for Adult Occupation Protection reiterates our commitment towards safety. We have designed the Marazzo with many new safety features to ensure a safe ride for our customers. With Safety being at the forefront for all our vehicles, he is sure that this recognition will spur us to achieve higher safety parameters for our entire range of vehicles.

92.7 Big FM Associates With Robinhood Army for #Nokhalipet Campaign to Fight Against Malnutrition

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Chandigarh 10th December:- Marking the Human Rights Day, 92.7 BIG FM, one of India's largest radio networks  in association  with Robin Hood Army for its social initiative - #NoKhaliPet with MJ Nitin. Through this campaign, the radio station aimed to feed 1 lakh underprivileged people across India. Spread over 9 days, the campaign started on December 3rd across its 59 stations and culminated on the day of Human Rights Day, i.e. 10th December. The radio network revisited its special No Khali Pet original song during this period, to highlight their endeavor towards creating a hunger-free India. The theme of the song 'Khali pet rahega toh, kaise desh chalega re' was creatively selected keeping the core essence of the campaign.

The radio station through this campaign reached out to its listeners encouraging them to partake in the attempt to create a hunger-free nation. The listeners became a part of the campaign and contributed their bit by sending information to the Robin Hood Army on their Facebook page regarding excess food in hotels, banquets, caterers, wedding to collect extra food and utlize the same. The campaign also saw wholehearted donations of raw grains, legumes and pulses by the listeners and tricity residents. BIG MJs from 59 radio stations visited the local chapter of Robin Hood Army, engaged with listeners who have been working towards this cause in the city.

Commenting on the entire campaign, BIG spokesperson said that we have always been at the forefront of creating campaigns not only for the entertainment of our listeners but also those which gives impetus to the growth in our society. This hard-hitting campaign aims to reinforce the reality of the prevalent challenge and encourage our listeners to make a difference. We hope thousands of listeners will associate with this campaign while working towards a common goal of taking a step towards hunger-free India.

Brand Factory Invites Zirakpur to Experience ‘Free Shopping Weekend’: Shop for Over 200 Plus Original Brands for Free

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Zirakpur 10th December:- Brand Factory, India's leading fashion discount chain, a part of Future Lifestyle Fashions announces 'Free Shopping Weekend'for the first time in Zirakpur. Starting from 12^th to 16^th December, Free Shopping Weekend is one of the mega shopping event of 2018. Customers can shop worth Rs. 5000 and pay only Rs. 2000 and even get that back through gift vouchers worth Rs. 1200, apparel worth Rs. 500 and Rs. 300 cashback in Future Pay wallet, making shopping FREE.

Customers can grab the latest styles in ethnic wear, formal wear, leisure wear, accessories, footwear and also luggage from 200 plus National and International original brands. The list includes some of the most loved brands like Lee Cooper, Levis, ONLY, PEPE, Srishti, Adidas, Reebok, Skechers, Fila, American Tourister, V.I.P, Holii, Lavie, Caprese and much more. Get a complete makeover from head to toe with top brands for FREE.

Speaking about the 'Free Shopping Weekend', Sapan Sharma, Store Manager, Brand Factory said that in a short span of time, Brand Factory's offering of year-round discounts on original brands has made it a popular shopping destination in Zirakpur. He shared further that millions of people across the country have enjoyed the experience of 'Free Shopping Weekend' in our previous two seasons and we are now delighted to introduce this for the first time in Zirakpur. You can choose from denim to footwear, dresses to salwar suits, blazers to kurtas and handbag to luggage and restyle your entire wardrobe for FREE.

Giving each customer a chance to shop with ease, the Free Shopping Weekend is India's only wide-reaching ticketed shopping event. The tickets need to be pre-booked at a minimal cost of Rs.250 (Premium Passes for two: for early entry to the store from 8 am onwards) and Rs.100 (Classic passes for two: for entry post 11 am).Customers can book their redeemable tickets on brandfactoryonline.com, insider.inor by visiting the nearest Brand Factory store. You can redeem the value of your ticket on your next purchase during 18^th to 31^st December 2018. Book your tickets to the country's mega shopping event soon.

परवीन रजवाल को मिला बेस्ट अचीवर-2018 अवार्ड

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New Delhi 10th December:- दिल्ली हैबिटैट सेंटर में ज्ञान कलश की ओर से एस्ट्रो कॉन्फ्रेंस मीटिंग रखी गयी, इस कॉन्फ्रेंस में कई नामी अस्ट्रोलॉजर्स, मॉडल्स, एक्ट्रेस बुलाये गए जहा पर अस्ट्रोलॉजर्स ने अपनी प्रेजेंटेशन दी, ओर एस्ट्रोलॉजी, वास्तु, ओर औरा स्कैनर के बारे में बताया। वही पर मॉडल्स ओर एक्ट्रेस ने रैंप वॉक करके इस शाम को ओर मजेदार बनाया, इन्ही के साथ साथ अस्ट्रोलॉजर्स ने भी रैंप वॉक किया।

चंडीगढ़ से आये परवीन रजवाल को बेस्ट अचीवर अवार्ड से सम्मानित किया गया। ज्ञान कलश की ओर से यह पहला अस्ट्रो इवेंट था, जो कि काफी सक्सेसफुल रहा।

बरनाला के असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर के पहले काव्य संग्रह "पहला पन्ना" का विमोचन

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Chandigarh 08^th December:- पंजाब के शहर बरनाला में आर्यभट्ट ग्रुप ऑफ इंस्टिट्यूशन मे असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर के पद पर कार्यरत प्रोफेसर चतीन्द्र सिंह रूपाल ने अपने पहले काव्य संग्रह "पहला पन्ना" का आज अनावरण किया। उनकी इस पुस्तक को बतौर मुख्य अतिथि मौजूद विख्यात पंजाबी लेखक निन्दर घुगियानवी ने रिलीज करते हुए पब्लिक को समर्पित किया ।

चंडीगढ़ प्रेस क्लब में आयोजित कार्यक्रम के दौरान चतीन्द्र सिंह रूपाल ने कहा कि उन्हें लिखने का शौक बचपन से ही था। फुर्सत के पलों में वो कुछ न कुछ लिखते रहते थे। लिखने का उनका ये सबब कब जुनून बन गया, पता ही नही चला। उन्होंने बताया कि 70 कविताओ वाले 80 पन्नों के इस काव्य संग्रह में ज़िन्दगी के हर पहलू को छुआ गया है। इनमे से कुछ कविताएं तो उनके अपने जीवन से जुड़ी हुई है। उन्होंने बताया कि बुक के पब्लिशर्स "सूरजां दे वारिस" है। उन्होंने कहा की उनकी इस बुक के छपने में उनके दो दोस्तों अमनदीप सिंह गिल और जसविंदर सिंह का अहम योगदान है, वो तहेदिल से उनका आभार जताते है ।

मुख्य अतिथि निन्दर घुगियानवी ने चतीन्द्र सिंह को उनके पहले काव्य संग्रह के लिए शुभकामनाएं दी और भविष्य में इसी तरह से कलम के माध्यम से समाज को कुछ न कुछ देते रहने के लिए प्रेरित किया।

 

Ankit Tiwari Unveils His Single 'Naina' at VR Punjab

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Chandigarh 08^th December:- Ankit Tiwari known for composing the music for Bollywood movie 'Do Dooni Chaar'(2010) & singer of chartbusters like Aashiqui 2's 'Sunn Raha Hai', the immensely popular 'Galliyan' from Ek Villian,  'Dil Cheez Tujhe De Di' from Airlift et al, unveiled his latest single 'Naina', in a press meet held at the Splash outlet in VR Punjab here.

After the press conference Ankit Tiwari met up with his fans at the VR Punjab Social Hub. At the Social Hub, VR Punjab a performance of the talented singer was held. Ankit regaled the shoppers with his perfect rendition of 'Naina'. The music magic created, enthralled the audience who enjoyed the lilting tunes of this new release. Later, Ankit also announced a meet & greet contest linked to the release of this new song. 

Jermina Menon, Vice President (Marketing), Virtuous Retail said that at VR Punjab our focus is always on getting our shoppers something special. With the visit of a celebrity like Ankit Tiwari, our shoppers had an exceptional experience and a chance to interact & listen to one of their favourite Bollywood singers at VR Punjab. We will keep organising exciting events that will make visits & shopping a truly rewarding experience.

Ankit Tiwari said that " 'Naina' is getting a great response . As far as my visit to VR Punjab is concerned it was very fulfilling. The visit to Splash, the performance and everything else was really enjoyable. The crowd was quite enthusiastic and for a performer like me, it felt truly encouraging.

It is noteworthy that some other popular songs of this singer who is growing fast in Bollywood playback singing are  'Kuch toh hua hai', Singham Returns, 'Tu hai ki nahi', Roy , 'Tay hai', Rustom and 'Agar tu hota, Baaghi. In 2014, Ankit collaborated with Mohit Suri—Director of the film Aashiqui 2—for Ek Villain, where he composed and sung the song 'Galliyan'. For the track he received another two nominations in Filmfare Awards, winning the Best Male Playback Singer award.

This performance was done in partnership with Splash,   part of the Landmark Group. Splash is the Middle East's leading youth fashion brand and their stores offers a range of Unisex apparel, fashion wear and accessories.

 

 

Governor V. P. Singh Badnore Inaugurates Royal Fables Chandigarh: Globally Acclaimed Regal Platform Comes to the City

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Chandigarh 08^th December:- Royal Fables, a heritage platform that promotes regal, royal India in all its glory held its first exposition in Chandigarh in association with Kanjimull & Sons by Gaurav Khanna at Taj Chandigarh, with a formal inauguration by V.P. Singh Badnore, the honorable Governor of Punjab.

17 Royal exhibitors presented art, fashion, textiles and art objects made in leading palace studios across the nation. Besides handpicked collections by leading designers and labels that keep the rich Indian handmade tradition alive were also showcased.

Anshu Khanna, Founder, Royal Fables said that Governor Punjab, himself a Rajput from the royal family of Badnore, understands the importance of nurturing our heritage and we feel blessed that he inaugurated the show.

She added that this is the milestone year and we are trying to take the regal legacy to smaller cities and towns which are inhabited by luxury seekers and heritage lovers.  Royal Fables is envisaged as that one platform where we showcase the aura of Princely India as recreated by young scions of royal families.

The exposition closed with a talk on the handcraft legacy of Princely India, chaired by Rani Vinita Singh Patiala and moderated by Anshu Khanna. The evening ended to the sounds of live music by Prabhtoj Singh and a regal fashion walk featuring the visiting royal dignitaries who will dress up in their own creations. Many posing as muse to other royal designers. There was also a culinary showcase of royal cuisine led by two siblings Thakur Shivraj Singh of Limdi and Kanwarani Vijaya Singh Nahan who are both chefs at heart and blue blooded by birth.

Gaurav Khanna said that the bond between Kanjimull and Princely India dates back to 1870 when my great grandfather Kanjimull Khanna, started designing personal jewelry for the Royal family of Patiala. Other states of Punjab followed. Slowly our name spread right up to Great Britain and we were designing for the nobles of Britain. It was exciting to present our collection at the Royal Fables at the Taj Chandigarh.

The list of  royal participants who presented collections was prolific and included Princely families from across the nation including:  HH Maharani Radhika Raje Gaekwad of Baroda, Rani Vinita Singh Patiala, Rani Kavita Kumari Sahiba Jodhpur, Rani Uttara Singh of Jodhpur, Princess Nandini Singh of Jhabua, Rajkumari Alkarani Singh Pratapgarh, Rajkumari Richa Rajya Laxmi Danta, Kanwarani Kamini Singh Seohara, R.K. Chandni Singh Seohara, Baisa Pushpita Singh Kharwa, Rani Jaykirti Singh & Namrata Singh, Baria, Thakurani Darshana Kumari of Mandawa, Yaduveer Singh Bera. Rani Madhavi Mandloi Zamindar, Bada Rawala, Indore, Thakurani Madhulika Hada of Koela, Sonal Dayal Sarjolta, BBG Royals and Shivani Singh.