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Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Clarify your stand on SYL water for  Haryana

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Shiromani Akali Dal today asked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to clear his stand on his own Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak’s demand for SYL water for Haryana even as the party asked the CM that before calling opposition parties for a debate he should hold a debate with his Haryana AAP unit on SYL canal issue.

Addressing a press conference here today, SAD Legal Wing President Arshdeep Singh Kler said the Punjab CM first provided Ministerial Kothi No. 964 to Haryana AAP unit team for demanding construction of SYL canal and ensuring water supply for Haryana and now he is silent on statement of his own Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Sandeep Pathak who has publicly advocated supply of SYL water for Haryana. He asked CM on how a Punjab Rajya Sabha MP can demand water for Haryana from SYL and why he was silent on the issue ?

Advocate Kler said that Bhagwant Mann should demand immediate suspension of the MP from the party while forwarding his case to Rajya Sabha secretariat for his suspension and subsequently declaring his seat vacant for opposing Punjab’s rights in the country.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Lokpal Punjab inaugurates Institute of Fashion & Communication Technology 

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Justice Vinod K. Sharma, Lokpal Punjab, inaugurated the Institute of Fashion & Communication Technology (IFCT) at the Rayat Bahra University (RBU)located in Mohali district. IFCT, is a fashion institute started by The Lifestyle Journalist Magazine, and has been set up in collaboration with RBU  as an industry-academia project. The institute has been established  to provide top class fashion education integrated with latest industry practices to students.

“These days even children  have a sense of style and show  keen interest in this area.  We had limited career choices during our student days but now there are multiple career options. The fashion industry in particular is growing at a fast pace. The  students at IFCT have a bright career ahead ,” said Justice Vinod K. Sharma during his speech. He encouraged the students to work hard and carve a niche for themselves.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Mohali branch of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) inaugurated

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Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)’s new branch at Phase 2, Mohali was inaugurated by  Rahul Priyadarshi, Head of Direct Credit vertical of SIDBI on Monday. During the inauguration, Rahul Priyadarshi said that SIDBI has been committed for the last 33 years for the upliftment of MSMEs units and will continue to make every possible effort in this direction. On this occasion,  Balbir Singh, Regional Incharge, Manoj Sharma, Branch Incharge and many industrialists were also present.  Balbir Singh said that through the new branch in Mohali, we will reach every MSME unit and provide them financial assistance and become a partner in their development. Manoj Sharma thanked all the industrialists present and assured of prompt loan disbursement and services. The new branch of SIDBI in Mohali will provide maximum benefits of financial services to the MSMEs industrial units present in Mohali, Kurali, Dera Bassi and nearby areas.
On the day of inauguration, Mohali branch by the hand of Rahul Priyadarshi distributed loan sanction certificates to 5 units amounting to Rs.1193.84 lakh to following units viz. Rs.300 lakh to JLPL Infrastructures, Mohali, Rs.103.84 lakh to M/s Santech Industries, Mohali, Rs.315 lakh to M/s Mahalaxmi Packaging, Baddi, Rs.45 lakh to M/s Lakshmi Ferro Cast and `430.00 lakh to M/s C K Alloys, Mandi Gobindgarh.
Chandigarh

Sardar Bhagwant Singh Memorial Basketball Trophy: VHS Mohali defeats Shivalik School in U-17 Girls

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On day 3 of the ongoing 9th Edition of Sardar Bhagwant Singh Memorial Basketball Trophy (BSMBT) while competing in the girls (U-17) category, Vivek High School, Mohali registered a remarkable win over Shivalik School, Mohali, 26-6. Phalgun scored 8 points to become the highest scorer for Vivek High School, Mohali.  In the boys (U-17) category, Saupin’s School, Chandigarh defeated Shemrock School, Mohali by a huge margin 30-14.

Meanwhile in the boys (U-14) category, Saupin’s School, Mohali registered a win over Manav Mangal School, Mohali by a close margin, 19-16. Vivek High School, Mohali made a convincing win over Doon International School, Mohali, 21-15. With 5 points, Ansh was the top scorer from Vivek High School, Mohali.

In the girls (U-14) category Shemrock School, Mohali defeated Ashmah School, Chandigarh, 7-2.  Doon International School, Mohali drubbed Guru Harkrishan School, Chandigarh by a huge margin, 18-6. Adity from Doon International School, scored 10 points and was the top scorer for her team.

In the boys (U-12) category, Vivek High School, Mohali defeated Delhi Public School, Chandigarh, 7-4. Yadavindra Public School, Mohali won against Police Public School, Mohali, 11-5. In another match of the same category, St. Peter’s School, Chandigarh registered a win over Shivalik Public, Mohali, 14-7.

Today 9 matches were played. The tournament which is an annual affair organised by Vivek High School, Mohali is seeing 25 teams from tricity schools vying for top honours. Seventy-two teams of boys and girls are in the fray in age categories of U-12, U-14 and U-17. The finals of the tourney shall be held over Oct 19 and 20. On Oct 20 a prize distribution ceremony will be held.

Chandigarh, Haryana

German delegation visits Paragon Senior Secondary School

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A German delegation from the Goethe Institute, Germany, New Delhi, including Timothy Strack, South Asia Project Head, PASCH (School Partners for the Future Initiative), and Tanvi Duggal, Project Manager, PASCH, visited Paragon Senior Secondary School, Sector 71, Mohali. Neha Dara, the head of Roundglass organization associated with the Goethe-Institute’s Science Film Festival initiative, the school’s Director Iqbal Singh Shergil, Principal Jasmeet Kaur, and Vice Principal Amarpal Kaur were also present. The delegation was greeted according to Indian traditions.

On this occasion, the students were shown the films ‘No Water No Village’, ‘Bio Acoustics Jungle Babblers with Manjari Jain’ and ‘Bio Acoustics a Series by Roundglass Sustain’ as part of the Science Film Festival, an international event held from 1st October to 20th December to raise awareness about current scientific, technological, and environmental issues. Together with regional partners, the Goethe-Institute promotes scientific literacy. After the screening of the films, a quiz was also organized which was conducted by Neha Dara.

School Director Iqbal Singh Shergill stated in his welcome speech that the PASCH program, which is fully sponsored by the German Federal Republic, has been used by Paragon School to teach German to its students from Class 5th onwards since 2008.

Timothy Strack also visited a German language classroom and spoke to the students in German in order to bolster their morale. During the vote of thanks, Vice Principal Amarpal Kaur expressed her gratitude to the German representatives. The students’ presented a cultural show in the school auditorium.

Principal Jasmeet Kaur stated that the school enthusiastically participates in all initiatives held by the Goethe Institute to promote the German language.

An MoU was also signed to strengthen the partnership between PASCH and Paragon School.

 

Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Sardar Bhagwant Singh Memorial Basketball Trophy-2023 from Oct 14 to 20

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 Tricity’s biggest and now a very much iconic inter school ‘annual sports calendar event’ – Sardar Bhagwant Singh Memorial Basketball Trophy(BSMBT)-2023 – will be held at Sports Complex-42 here from October 14-20, 2023. As many as 72 teams in the categories of both Boys and Girls will be vying for honours in the coveted inter-school basketball tourney.

 

Talking to media persons at a curtain raiser press meet about the BSMBT’ 23 at the Press Club here, HS Mamik, Chairman, Vivek High School, said that this is the tricity’s biggest basketball tournament. Started in 2013. “This tournament is organized every year by Vivek High School   in the memory of my father, Late Sardar Bhagwant Singh,”said Mamik.

 

It is to be noted that Late Sardar Bhagwant Singh believed that true education meant ensuring  children develop holistically. It is also noteworthy that BSMBT was conceptualised and ‘institutionalised’ by Vikramjeet Singh Mamik, Administrator, Vivek High School, to give a fillip to basketball in Tricity.

 

Harbina Randhawa, Principal, Vivek High School, Mohali said that sports have an important role to play in the overall personality development of children. “This tournament is a unique platform for budding basketball players. The week long sporting event will see the participation of bright players from tricity’s schools, giving a boost to their talent.”

 

HS Mamik added that the inter-school championship will have student participants in the age brackets of Under-12, Under-14 and Under-17 Boys and Girls, and the tournament will be played under the rules and regulations of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) on a knock out basis. Twenty-five (25) top schools of the tricity have already registered for the tourney, he said.

 

Vishal Sharma, HOD, Sports Department, Vivek High School, Mohali said, “Over 65 fixtures will take place at the Sec 42 Sports Stadium’s Basketball court and Vivek High School court in Mohali.The Quarter finals are slated for Oct 18 and Semi-finals for Oct 19.  The finals will be 6 in number 2 each –boys and girls for each of the three age brackets and shall be held over Oct 19 and 20.”

 

Jayata Chopra, Cultural Coordinator, Vivek High School, Mohali said, “We have made elaborate arrangements for smooth conduct of the tournament. The opening ceremony will also feature cultural programmes by Vivek students.”

 

Asked about the schools participating in the tournament, Mamik said that Vivek High School, Mohali; Vivek High School, Sec 38, Chandigarh; Strawberry Fields High School, Sec 26, Chandigarh; Learning Paths School, Sec 67, Mohali; St. Peters Senior Secondary School, Sec 37, Chandigarh; Police Public School, Jagatpura, Mohali; Saupin’s School, Sector 32, Chandigarh; Manav Mangal Smart School, Phase X, Mohali; and Smart Wonders School, Sec 71, Mohali have confirmed participation.

 

The other participating schools, he said, are Guru Harkrishan Public School, Sec 38, Chandigarh; Ashmah International School, Sec 70, Mohali; Doon International School, Sec 69, Mohali; Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Sec 26, Chandigarh; Shemrock School, Sector 69, Mohali; Delhi Public School, Sec 92,  Mohali; Yadavindra Public School, Sec 51, Mohali; Shivalik Public School, Phase 6, Mohali; Delhi Public School, Sec 40, Chandigarh; St. Kabir Public School, Sec 26, Chandigarh; Gurukul World School, Sec 69, Mohali; Amity International School, Sec 79, Mohali; Paragon Senior Secondary School, Sec 71, Mohali; Shishu Niketan Public School, Sec 43, Chandigarh; Guru Nanak Public School, Sec 36, Chandigarh, and Saupin’s School, Sec 70, Mohali.

 

HS Mamik said that sports are an integral part of the new National Education Policy-2020 and go a long way in character building of our children, teaching them values of togetherness and inclusivity. “Sports also spread knowledge and integrity among youngsters, which is also the motto of Vivek High School,” he summed up.

Chandigarh

No casualties despite massive fire mishap in PGI Chandigar

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A fire incident occurred in the computer room of C-block of Nehru Hospital, PGIMER, Chandigarh around 11:45 PM on 09-10-2023 midnight. The primary reason of fire is guessed to be a short circuit in the computer room. The C-block has dialysis unit, Adult kidney Unit, Renal Transplant unit, Female Medical Ward, Male Medical Ward, Gynae, Maternity, Nursery& Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Bone Marrow Transplant and operation theatres which functions 24×7 throughout the year. As soon as the incident occurred, security officers, fire officers and staff members including faculty, residents, staff nurses and subordinate staff of PGI got into action and all the patients from these area were rescued and shifted to the safer areas.

Prof Vivek Lal Director, PGI along with senior faculty members Medical Superintendent and Administrative Officers reached the spot immediately and Fire wing, Engineering wing of PGIMER swung into action to provide all the needed care and support required for patient care.
The UT administration, UT fire department also reached the spot and contributed in quick & safe evacuation of the patients and their attendants. The smoke and heat spread to the corridors due to which the patients from adjoining areas Advanced Urology Centre, Male Surgical Ward were also shifted to the safer places so as to avoid any sort of suffocation to the patients.

Patients evacuated during fire incident in C block of Nehru Hospital:

1. Total patients evacuated = 424
2. Adults = 351
3. Intensive Care Unit = 34
4. Pregnant females = 80
5. Babies = 56
6. Paediatric = 17

These patients were shifted to 2 different areas of Nehru Hospital and Nehru Hospital Extension Block.

The patients admitted in adjoining wards and corridors were also shifted to other concerned wards or ICUs to avoid any untoward incident, as smoke spread out in the nearby wards. The evacuation was done with in 60 min of the incident and there was no loss to life of patients or staff. Around 2:00 AM all the services related to patient care were grossly restored.

The Director PGI immediately instructed the engineering wing for restoration of the affected area. The tarnished area will require major repair work and functioning of the OTs and other facilities are expected to made functional as soon as possible. At present, alternative arrangements have been made in other area of PGI, Advanced Trauma Centre and Nehru Hospital Extension & OTs.

A 14-member committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of Dean (Academic) Prof Naresh Panda to ascertain the exact cause of fire and working out an action plan so as to avoid any such incidences in future.

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Punjab CM interacts with executive coaches after bonanza of doubling their salaries

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced to give the cash benefits and other incentives to the players who have bagged medals in the recently concluded Asian games very soon after their return to the homeland from China.

Addressing the gathering during interaction with the Executive coaches here today, the Chief Minister said that the earlier governments had not bothered to felicitate the medal winner players but his government will give top priority to this noble cause. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that his government will ensure that the medal winners get the cash incentives and other incentives very soon after their arrival in the country. He said that the single motive is to boost the players for their superb performance in the Asian games concluded at China.

Lauding the stellar role of coaches in a player’s life, the Chief Minister said that coaches play an important role in grooming the players for the national and international events. He said that due to the hard work and confidence infused in the players by the coaches they excel in the fields. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is not a political event but it is aimed at felicitating the immense contribution of the coaches in the career of players.

The Chief Minister said that Punjab is blessed with immense talent which has been proved in recent Asian games where players from Punjab had brought various medals. He said that on one hand the credit goes to dedication of players and on other the vanguard role of coaches cannot also be denied. Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated the players and coaches for this rare display of remarkable sportsmanship in the Asian games.

The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to revive the sports culture in the state for which coaches can play a pivotal role. He said that the state government is making concerted efforts for wiping out the menace of drugs from the state for which sports is being encouraged. Bhagwant Singh Mann envisioned that coaches can act as a catalyst in making Punjab a drug free state by promotion of sports.

The Chief Minister also said that due to the strenuous efforts of the state government, the players of state are bringing laurels for the state in the Asian games. He said that the state government is incentivizing the players with cash awards and other facilities to encourage them to perform in national and international events. Bhagwant Singh Mann further said that for the first time in the history of state players are being given financial assistance to prepare for international events.

The Chief Minister said that coaches play an important role in preparing the players for adapting the new techniques in the arena of sports. He said that this helps in ensuring that the players are able to combat the future challenges in the best manner. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is heartening that out of 48 players from state who have participated in the Asian Games, 33 players won a total of 19 medals including eight Gold, six Silver and five Bronze medals adding that this is the biggest tally of Punjab in the history of Asiad during the post independence era.

The Chief Minister said that coaches accomplish a very hard task to produce the gems in the field as this duty has been bestowed on them by God. He said that the state government is committed for the well being of the players and coaches for which stupendous efforts have been made. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction for him that his government has regularised services of more than 12000 teachers and now the salary of the Executive coaches has been almost doubled.

The Chief Minister said that the state government has so far handed over appointment letters to more than 37000 youth adding that now a competition is going on in villages for producing the maximum number of government servants. He said that this is just the beginning as now more than 2.89 lakh jobs will also be provided in the private sector. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is committed to channelizing the unbounded energy of the youth in a positive direction.

The Chief Minister bemoaned that successive state governments in Punjab have ignored the sports due to which the state has suffered a lot. However, he said that his government is working untiringly to restore the pristine glory of sports in the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that his government is making all out efforts to upgrade the sport infrastructure in the state so that world class facilities can be provided to the budding players.

Earlier, the Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer welcomed all the dignitaries on the occasion.

During their address two executive coaches, Nitish Thakur and Jagbir Singh profusely thanked the Chief Minister for enhancing their salaries. They said that this path breaking initiative will go a long way in reviving the sports culture in the state. They expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for acceding to their long pending adding that this will encourage all of them to render their services more diligently and passionately.

 

Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Studio Blackline Hosts a Dynamic Meet-Up of Documentary Filmmakers in Delhi

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Studio Blackline, a trailblazing name in the realm of documentary filmmaking, hosted a highly anticipated professional meet-up of documentary filmmakers in the heart of Delhi.

The event took place at the prestigious Press Club of India, situated on Raisina Hill, and brought together an array of industry stalwarts and rising talents. Studio Blackline, known for its unwavering commitment to documentary storytelling, comprises three distinctive components: Blackline Productions, Blackline Network, and the recently unveiled Blackline Expedition. Each component embodies Studio Blackline’s dedication to nurturing the documentary community and advancing the art of storytelling.

The event, organized under the banner of Blackline Network, marked the initiation of a series of monthly meet-ups scheduled for both Mumbai and Delhi. These gatherings are designed to foster a sense of community among documentary professionals, offering them an informal space to connect, share experiences, and brainstorm new ideas. A highlight of the evening was the official launch of “Documentary Expeditions” by Studio Blackline.

This innovative concept is tailored for travellers with a passion for documentary storytelling. It allows participants to embark on immersive journeys, learning the art of documentary filmmaking while exploring captivating destinations. The inaugural expedition is set in the enchanting landscapes of Goa and is scheduled for January 2024. : The event witnessed the presence of esteemed figures in the documentary industry, including Aditya Seth, President of the Indian Documentary Association, and www.studioblackline.co/productions Black Line Productions Pvt. Ltd. A-301 Antriksh Nature, Sector-52 Noida-201301, Uttar Pradesh Supriya Sobti Gupta, a luminary behind acclaimed documentaries like “A.P. Dhillon” (Amazon Prime), “Bad Boy Billionaires” (Netflix), “Caught Out” (Netflix), and “Mumbai Mafia” (Netflix). Their insights and experiences added significant value to the discussions.