Nur Hossain Sardar smashes seven under 65 on day one

by sportswire4u.blogspot.com

 DIGBOI (ASSAM), NOV 30

 Nur Hossain Sardar of Kolkata smashed an amazing seven under 65 at the Digboi Golf Links to take the lead in round one of the IndianOil XtraPremium Masters Golf 2011. Defending champion Shankar Das, who also hails from Kolkata, fired a five under 67 to be placed second.

Nur Hossain Sardar began with a bogey on the first but got back to level par when he picked up a stroke with a 10 feet putt on the third hole. The 30-year-old from Kolkata made the turn at even par and then turned on the heat on the back nine. Nur Hossain came agonizingly close to making a hole-in-one on the 10^th when his tee shot landed one foot from the hole. Nonetheless, he managed to salvage a birdie on the 10^th and followed that up with another birdie on the 11^th.

 Nur Hossain then hit a purple patch on the last five holes. This phase began with him making a good up and down for birdie on the 14^th. Sardar made it three birdies in a row when he landed his shots within five feet on the 15^th and 16^th holes. The icing on the cake were Nur’s birdie putts from 15 feet and 12 feet on the 17^th and 18^th respectively. He thus ended the day with five straight birdies.

 Nur Hossain said, “I’m delighted with today’s round as this is the best score of my professional career. I hit it with precision and made all the putts. I didn’t chip that well but made up for that with my putting. I read the greens to perfection on the back nine. I hit my putts firmer than usual and that made all the difference. I’ll now look to build on this opening round over the next three days.”

 Defending champion Shankar Das made an eagle, five birdies and two bogeys in his round of 67. Shankar drove the green on two occasions (14^th and third) and sank a 15 feet putt on the 12^th.

 “I was in good hitting form and therefore managed to set up three eagle opportunities. Unfortunately, I could only extract an eagle on one occasion. Nevertheless, it was a fantastic opening round which has raised my hopes of defending my title,” said Shankar.

 Mukesh Kumar of Mhow, a five-time winner at Digboi, was in tied third at two under 70 along with the Lucknow duo of Vijay Kumar and Sanjay Kumar and Maniram Sharma of Karnal, Mithun Perera of Sri Lanka, Kolkata’s Nabin Mandal and Delhi golfer Rudresh Sharma.

 

Aryans College of Education organizes Aids Awareness rally

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

MOHALI, NOV 30

An AIDS awareness rally was organised by volunteers of NSS Unit of Aryans College of Education at Village Nepra. NSS Volunteers of Aryans College of Education raised slogans. The aim of the rally was to create awareness about the challenges and prejudices associated with the disease and encourage masses to join the battle against it. Handouts containing information about AIDS were also distributed among the people.

Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group of College laid emphasis on the significance of such endeavors in battling out the deadly disease.  Dr. Manjula Kataria, Principal, Aryans College of Education called upon all sections of society to actively co-operate in spreading the message “Spread Love, Not AIDS”, “Stop AIDS, keep the promise” and “AIDS ka gyan, bachaye jaan”.

Students and staff members of Aryans participated in the event and the public joined them. Students held placards, banners and red balloons for Aids awareness. The rally received large scale appreciation from the people of Nepra village.

Punjab CM honours Canadian MP

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal honours Canadian MP
Param Gill and his wife who called on Mr. Badal at Chandigarh on
Monday

Dr Raj Bahadur, Dr TS Mahant and Nand Lal honoured

 

 

 

 

 Sarv Kalayankari Society, an NGO of Hamirpur, also felicitates 2360 serving army and para-military personnel

 by Punjabnewswire4 (Balbir)

SUJANPUR TIRA (HP) Nov 27

The Sarv Kalayankari Society, an NGO from Hamirpur, honoured 2360 serving army and para-military personnel of the area comprising 55 panchayats here on Sunday on its annual day function.   Besides, five Himachalis who excelled in their respective fields and brought laurels to the State were also felicitated with Himachal Rattan; Himachal Gaurav; Himachal Khel and Sangeet Awards by the Sarv Kalyankari Society.

                   Prof Raj Bahadur, Director-Principal, GMCH-32, Chandigarh was presented Himachal Rattan for his outstanding contribution in Ortho. Renowned spinal cord injury specialist, has conducted more than 6000 spinal cord operations. Dr T.S. Mahant, Executive Director, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Fortis, Mohali was given Himachal Gaurav for his outstanding track record of having performed over 27,000 open heart surgeries, highest in the country.

                    Mr Nand Lal, Principal AG, Delhi was recipient of the Himachal Gaurav award> He is also known for exposing fodder scam in Bihar. Thakur Vikar who won silver medals in weight lifting (junior category) in Asian Games and Commonwealth Games was given Himachal Khel award and little champ of Sa Ra Gama fame runner-up Master Nitin was honoured with Himachal Sangeet award.                       While speaking on the occasion, chief guest, Mr Nand Lal who also runs a charitable trust has appreciated the efforts of the society and assured all support to its social activities.

                      Mr Sukhvinder Rakkra while addressing the huge gathering  of over 17,000, has announced free treatment to BPL families of Himachal Pradesh in his hospital at Jalandhar. He has also announced to give Rs one lakh to the society.  

                         Before the award-giving ceremony, Rajinder Rana, Chairman of the society, underscored the phenomenal contributions made by Himachalis in different walks of life. He spoke in details of successes achieved by the society during its two decades existence.

                         Hamirpur-based Sarv Kalyankari Society was set up by son-of-the-soil Rajinder Rana, two decades ago with only five members to give his passion an outlet. Once nascent organization is now a formidable 3,500 member-strong force and is reckoned as a leading social organization in north India.

          Buoyed up by success of its efforts on the education front, the society decided to widen the ambit of its activities to include healthcare, sports and marriages of poor girls.  

Virasat-E-Khalsa dedicated to humanity

 

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

ANANDPUR SAHIB,  NOV 25

 A golden chapter in the history was scripted today as Five Sikh Head Priests and Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today dedicated Virasat-E-Khalsa, a monumental museum depicting the evolution of Khalsa Panth right from Guru Nanak era to Guru Gobind Singh’s Khalsa Raj, depicting the sacrifices of Sikhs for unity and integrity of the country.

           As the five head priests of five Takhts and Mr. Badal dedicated it to the humanity, religious heads of all religions, representatives of all casts and people from various countries described it a new symbol of humanity depicting universal brotherhood and love.

           Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal honoured the people associated with the project with robe of honour and Sukhbir in his address described Virasat-E-Khalsa as 8^th wonder of the world that is set to put Sri Anandpur Sahib on global tourist map.

           Dedicating Virasat-E-Khalsa to the humanity, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh described it as a important day in the history when the first project of its own kind depicting history and evolution of Khalsa Panth is being inaugurate. He said that the vividly depicted sacrifices of Sikhs in this memorial are set to perpetuate the memory of martyrs.

          Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Parkash Singh Badal thanked Almighty for giving him strength and opportunity to accomplish this monumental task and his humble duty towards Sikh Panth and humanity.

           In an emotionally choked voice Mr. Badal said that, “I am thankful to Waheguru that he made me Chief Minister four times, gave me an opportunity to conceive and complete this monumental project besides monuments dedicated to Chotta Ghallughara, Vadda Ghallughara and victory of Sirhind by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.  These monuments would be guiding force for our future generations that are set to educate them about selfless sacrifices of Sikhs for guarding the unity and integrity of the country”.

           The Chief Minister said that we should view Virasat-E-Khalsa rising above all religions, all parties, all castes as this monument is dedicated to the humanity denoting the message of ‘Sarbatt Da Bhala’ given to us by the first Guru of Sikhs. Lamenting that we are alienating ourselves from the rich religious and cultural heritage and our younger generation was oblivious of selfless sacrifices of Sikhs. He said that we hardly remembered Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, who 12 years after formation of Khalsa Panth was responsible for First Khalsa Raj in India. Describing Baba Banda Singh Bahadur as first martyr of freedom struggle, he said that monument at Chapparchirri to be inaugurated on November 30, 2011 would remind the coming generation about his bravery and selfless sacrifice.

           Mr. Badal said that next five days would be the most important days in the history of the world when such an important historical monuments would be dedicated to the humanity. Mr. Badal said that Vadda Ghallughara memorial at Kup Rahiri, depicting the holocaust of 35000 and Chotta Ghallughara memorial at Kahnuwan Chhumb, dedicated to holocaust of 15000 Sikhs would keep their memories alive for future generation.

           He said that it was God’s grace that gave him strength and power to visualize these projects and translate them into reality. He said that it was on God’s direction that I was able to meet Moshe Safidi during my visit to Israel and could motivate him to plan and construct Virasat-E-Khalsa. He said that I am thankful to the God that I have been able to serve the people of Punjab for Four terms as Chief Minister and accomplish these tasks successfully. He sought forgiveness from the God for any inadvertent mistake committed by him during his lifetime. “I am at the fag end of my life, when I may get a call of the God anytime but I am fully satisfied that with the grace of God I have been able to accomplish these projects and do my humble duty to Khalsa Panth”.

           Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, National President Bhartiya Janata Party, expressed happiness to be associated with the inaugural function of Virasat-E-Khalsa that was depicting 500-year old history of Khalsa Panth. He said that he and his family was associated with Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib Nander and he was indebted to Sardar Badal for associating him with this project. Mr. Gadkari said that being associated with conceptualization of manning concrete projects, I find this a world class project that exceeds your imaginations. He congratulated Mr. Badal for conceptualizing such a project and getting it completed with a record time.

           Spiritual Guru, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, speaking on the occasion, said that every Indian citizen was indebted to Khalsa Panth for countless and selfless sacrifices made by them at alter of freedom of Freedom struggle. He said that this monument Virasat-E-Khalsa is going to connect our future generations with our heritage. He said that our heritage is just like our root, stronger the root stronger would be the civilization. Paying glorious tributes to Sikh Gurus Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that in this era of corruption, the message of universal brotherhood and selfless sacrifices of Sikh Gurus should be propagated every nook and corner of the country.  He said that time has come when every citizen should become ‘Sant-Sipahi’.

           Earlier renowned Bollywood singer Asha Bhonsle, started the function with Shabad Gayan and recited the ‘Mere Sahib, Mere Sahib’. She was emotional as she recalled her association with Takhat Sri Hazoor Sahib, Nander and said that every Maharashtrian family was indebted to Sikh Gurus for blessing them with Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib. She said that though she has sung so many Punjabi songs but it was her maiden visit to Punjab.

 Jaspinder Narula rendered the shabad ‘Deh Shiva Bar Mohe Ehe, Shubh Karman Te Kabhun Nan Taroon’, and it was followed by ardass by Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib’s Jathedar Giani Tarlochan Singh.

As five head priests accompanied by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal pushed the button to unveil the inaugural plaque, the whole sky was filled with fireworks and a glider showered flower petals over the assembled congregation marking the new chapter in the history of Khalsa Panth.  

           After the inaugurating the project the dignitaries were conducted through the galleries of the project depicting the history and evolution of Khalsa Panth in 15 different galleries.

           Besides all cabinet ministers including Mr. Tikshan Sud,  Mr. Avtar Singh Makkar, President SGPC, Mr. Nirmal Singh Kahlon Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Mr. Om Parkash Chautala, Former Chief Minister Haryana, Mr. Navjot Sidhu Member Parliament, Harsimrat Kaur Badal,l Mr. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Members Parliament, Jagat Guru Shankracharaya Jyotirmath Swami Madhav Ashram Ji, Bapu Asa Ram, Mian Mr. Imran Massod, Education Minister Pakistan, Mr. Rai Azizullah, Member Paliament Pakistan, Mr. Vaiko, Member Parliament, Mr. Dalip Sangheri, Agriculture Minister Gujrat, Mr. Moshe Saifdi, Israeli Architect. Mr. N.S. Rai, Executive Director L&T, Ruby Dhala, Former Canadian MP, Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal, Mr. Gurbax Singh Malhi, Former Canadian Minister, Mr. Barjinder Singh Hamdard, Editor Ajit, Mr. Raj Chengappa, Editor In Chief, Tribune Group, Mr. Vipan Pubby, Resident Editor Indian Express, Mr. Manish Tiwari, Editor Daily Post, Youth Akali Dal President, Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Bibi Jagir Kaur former SGPC Chief, Mr. Darbara Singh Guru, Principal Secretary to CM and First Baptised Sikh policeman in Canada Mr. Baljit Singh Dhillon, were also present on the occasion.

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Khalsa College to tie up with Canada in education field

by Punjabnewswire4u

AMRITSAR,  NOV 19

First-turbaned Sikh Canadian Federal Minister Tim Uppal today said that apart from relaxing visas for students, they wanted that their provincial governments work with Indian states, especially Punjab, to forge collaboration in the field of education. He said the two countries’ relations in trade and commerce are on the increase and they wanted that in the field of education and culture the bond is further strengthened.

 Mr Tim was addressing a gathering of intelligentsia at Khalsa College’s main hall, where he promised to facilitate college’s endevour to step out for international collaboration in education. He also said that both, India and Canada, are democratic, multi-linguistic, multi-cultural societies and there is an ample scope for international cooperation between two at the global level.

 Mr Tim however expressed concerns over the `immigration frauds’ by travel agents and how the innocent persons are fleeced. He said that there should not be a `brain drain’ and he was happy that the employment opportunities were on the increase here too for the youth and they should study abroad and then come back here to serve the own country.

 Tim said sports was one sector where there is scope for cooperation and appreciated the efforts of Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal for bringing the sport of kabaddi to the international arena.

 Mr Tim was honoured by Khalsa College Governing Council President Satyajit Singh Majithia, Honourary Secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina, for his glorious achievements on becoming Minister of State for Democratic Reforms in Canada. Former Minister and MLA Bikram Singh Majithia was also present at the occasion. They all lauded his role for working in favour of strengthening the democratic institutions and how he has emerged as role model for the Punjabi youth world over on achieving the new heights.

 Mr Tim was first elected to Canada’s House of Commons in 2008 and was re-elected in 2011 from the parliamentary seat of Edmonton-Sherwood Park, having sizeable South Indian communities including ever-versatile Sikhs. ``The life is not easy there, it is full of challenges’’, said Tim as he asked the teachers and students to work hard to achieve their goals in life. Earlier Chhina said that they wanted that Khalsa College sign some MoUs with the educational institutions in Canada where the students study for two years here and two years in Canada for the best professional courses.

 To this Mr Tim who was overwhelmed by the reception accorded and the cultural programs presented by the college students, said that Punjab government need to sign the MoUs with the Canadian provinces as the education like in India is a state subject in Canada also. ``But I know Sukhbir and Bikram Majithia have already chalked out a program for such an MoU and once this is signed there would be enough opportunities for the Collegesfor international cooperation in education.

Uppal who was member of Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and served as Acting Chair of the Standing Committee on Health in Canada was born in British Columbia in 1974 and has spent most of his life in Edmonton.  He said he is die hard Kabaddi) fan and thus is presently watching the World Kabaddi Cup matches being played all over Punjab with keen interest as he is here on the invitation of Sukhbir Badal. Those who were present included Khalsa College Governing Council Vice President Charanjit Singh Chadha, Joint Secretaries Gunbir Singh, Sukhdev Singh, Nirmal Singh, Ajmer Singh and Rector Dhaarmvir Singh Jolly.

International Students & Education Day celebrated at Aryans

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

MOHALI, NOV 17

To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, the Students of Aryans Group of Colleges today celebrated International Student’s Day and National Education Day. On the occasion, events including paper presentation, word hunt and quiz were held as part of the programme. To spread awareness regarding child education and education as a right of all irrespective of gender and age students gave presentations. Dr.Anshu kataria, Chairman Aryans Group presided over the event.

During the event, Dr. Kataria addressed the students regarding the significance of higher education. Dr.Kataria asserted on the significance of education as a social development programme and urged the students to work against social evils like female foeticide.

Prof. D. C. Kataria, Dr. Praveen Kataria & Dr .Manjula Kataria & the staff members were also present on this occasion. It is to be mentioned that Aryans 20 acre campus is situated at village Nepra (Banur), near Chandigarh – Patiala highway. . The group is running MBA College, BBA/ BCA College, B.Ed College and Engineering College.

Singapore scholarship for Arjun Brar

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, NOV 17
Alumnus of St. John’s School, Chandigarh Arjun Singh Brar has been selected for Singapore Airlines (SIA) Youth Scholarship-2012.
It may be recalled here that Arjun Singh Brar is the son of Special Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Punjab Mr. Gaggandip Singh Brar. The SIA Youth Scholarship is awarded for two years of
Pre-University studies in selected Singapore Junior Colleges leading to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Advanced’ (GCE ‘A’) Level (or equivalent) certificate.

Punjab Govt announces bonanza for its employees

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, NOV 15

The Punjab Government today notified the bonanza for major section its employees including special Grade Pay to certain categories of employees, increased House Rent for employees posted in  Patiala and Bathinda cities , Special additional increment for Drivers, Group –D employees, All Police Personnel up to the rank of Inspectors, 5% Additional House Rent for employees entitled for rent free accommodation besides increasing the pay scale of multipurpose Health Supervisors ( Male and Female ).

          According to an official spokesman the Government today issued a notification granting special increment to all drivers, Group D employees, Police personnel including Constables , Head Constables, Assistant Sub Inspectors, Sub Inspectors and Inspectors w.e.f. December 1, 2011 to all those who are in the regular service of State Government. The additional increment admissible would be calculated in accordance with Rule-9 of Punjab Civil Service (Revised Pay) Rules – 2009 and the amount of additional increment would be treated as pay for all intents and purposes. The spokesman clarified that date of next annual increment of employees would not be changed and it would be admissible to only those employees who are in regular service before 1^st December 2011. In the case of Police Personnel the additional increment would be admissible only to those police personnel who did not commit an act of indiscipline by way of participation in any strike etc.

          Fulfilling the long pending demand of the Employees working Patiala and Bathinda cities, the Punjab Government had decided to classify Patiala and Bathinda as category B cities and employees posted in these two cities would be entitled to House Rent Allowance at the rate of 20% of the basic pay w.e.f. December 1, 2011.

          The spokesman added that Punjab Government employees who are working in the posts having pay scales in Pay Band –1,2 and 3 have been given Special Grade Pay of Rs. 150 w.e.f. 1^st December 2011.

In a major decision the Punjab Government today revised the pay scales of Multipurpose Health Supervisors from Pay band 5910-20200+ GP 3000 with initial pay 11470 to 10300- 34800+ GP 3200 with initial pay of 13500 w.e.f. 1^st December 2011.

The spokesman added that Punjab Government today also notified additional House Rent Allowance of 5% of pay to such Government employees who have not been allotted Government accommodation but were entitled to rent free accommodation. This allowance would be in addition to normal house rent allowance admissible at the place of posting. This is subject to the condition that residence hired by the employee is in close proximity to his place of posting or at a place as may be special permitted by the authorities. It would be applicable from  December 1, 2011.

Golden Bells celebrate Children's Day

 

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
MOHALI, NOV 14
The students of Golden Bells Public School, Sector-77, Mohali celebrated Children’s Day with great enthusiasm and exuberance. The teachers and students delivered inspiring speeches to encourage children to follow teachings of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Tiny tots inspired everyone by dressing themselves up in the attire of Chacha Nehru and enjoyed different fun games.
The students of all the classes from class 1st – 12th participated whole heartedly in different kinds of fun races like frog race, bag packing race, back race, lemon spoon race, relay race, sack race, one leg race, hurdle race etc. and bagged prizes. A quiz was organised for the students of class 8th-10th on the
life of Chacha Nehru.
Not only this, boys of class 9th & 10th had a gala time playing football match.
All the spectators were cheering for their favourite teams. Boys of class 8th- 10th played Ball Badminton. There was a competition between the students of class 10+1 & 10+2 with class 10th for Tug of War.
At the end, Chairman of the school, Col. C.S. Bawa (Retd.) gave away prizes to the winners. He encouraged the students to become responsible citizens as wished by Chacha Nehru and to follow the path shown by him. Free refreshment was given to the children by management and staff.

Mr SK Sharma, MD NRHM, Punjab honoring the artists who presented a
skit on female foeticide at Parivar Kalyan Bhawan, Sector 34,
Chandigarh.

 by sportswire4u.blogspot.com (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH,  NOV 11
Health and Family Welfare Department, Punjab in collaboration with RRC Mamta-HIMC (NGO) &  National Rural Health Mission, Punjab held a workshop on “ Consultative meet on Gender Equity and the right to the survival of the Girl Child”. The workshop was inaugurated by Mr. S. K. Sharma, Mission Director, NRHM Punjab.
 Dr. Satwant Bhalla, Director Health Services, Family Welfare was also present on the occasion. The
workshop was attended by 125 participants representing NGOs from all the district of Punjab and Student of Nursing College.
Mr. S.K. Sharma in his key note address appreciated the efforts of department of health and NGO's in checking the menace of female foeticide . He said that multi dimensional strategy should be adopted
to reduce the bias against the girl child. He suggested that NGO's can play very effective role to combat the menace of Female Foeticide. Dr. Satwant Bhalla, Director, Family Welfare stated that Government has launched number of schemes such as Balri Raksha Yojna, prize money to panchayat's showing positive trends in sex-ratio.
She further stress that Government is soon launching a Website “SadiBeti.com” on which people can send their complaints, feedback regarding PNDT violations. Dr. Mandeep Walia, Coordinator RRC Mamta,  stated that although sex-ratio of Punjab is improving (It had risen from 872 in 2001 and
893 in 2011 but still there is need to work on the gender issues so that this improvement trend can be maintained . A skit by students of Saraswati college of Nursing, District Mohali was presented on the
occasion which depicted the problem of female foeticide.
The other speakers present on the occasion were Mr. Sabu George (National Level Social Activist), Dr. R. S. Parmar (President IMA), Dr. G. S. Cheema (Deputy Director PNDT Punjab), Mrs Jaswinder Kaur, Mass Media Officer, Health, Mr. Shivinder Singh Sehdev (PRO, Department of Health and
Family Welfare), Ms. Monika Munjal Singh (CRRID), Dr. Meenu Lakhanpal (State NGO coordinator, NRHM Punjab), Dr. Raman Kalia (Principal Saraswati college of Nursing).  The workshop concluded on the note that all the stake holders including Government, Media, Indian Medical Association, community can together play a very positive role in eliminating the menace of Female Foeticide.

CCE Punjab to conduct exams from Nov 21

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, NOV 11
Central Committee of Examination, Punjab is organizing the next departmental examination of certain categories of Officers/Officials from November 21 to November 25,  at local Lajpat Rai Bhawan in two shifts i.e. from 9.00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Punjab Government said that these categories includes Assistant Commissioners/ Extra Assistant Commissioners, I.P.S officers, Civil Judges (Junior Division), Tehsildars/ Revenue Officials, Officers of Forest Department I.F.S., Officers of the Agriculture/ Soil Conservation Services/Horticulture Services, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries department, Wardens/Inspectors of Wild Life Preservation department, Officers/Officials of the department of Jails, Excise and Taxation department, Cooperation, Dairy Development, Block Development and Panchayat Officers, Lady Circle Supervisors of Rural Development and Panchayat Department and Officers of Labour & Employment Departments.
The spokesman further said that those IAS/IPS/PCS (Executive Branch), PCS Judicial) and other officers who intend to appear in the said examination should send their applications to the Additional Secretary to Government Punjab, Department of Personal and Secretary, Central Committee of Examination (PCS Branch), Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh, through their Departments in the prescribed Performa by November 15. No direct application will be entertained under any circumstances.
Incomplete applications will be rejected and no Roll No. will be issued. The candidate, who does not get his Roll No. by November 20 should contact the Central Committee of Examinations, the spokesman added.

CMA organises Seminar on Motivation

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

 CHANDIGARH, NOV 10

Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) today organized a seminar on “Motivation” at Regional Institute of Co-Operative Management (RICM), Sector-32, Chandigarh. Mr. Kanwarjit Singh, Former Director, Human Resource Department, Alan Bel Association, USA was the key note speaker. Dr Anshu Kataria, President,CMA & Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges presided over the event and Dr Niraj Pasricha felicitated the speaker . Dr Aneet Bedi welcome the guest.

While addressing the CMA members and Management students, Karamjit Singh said that the need of ethical and correct, approach to Human Resource procurement and Management. He also gave tips how to remain motivated under trying and changing global scenario of depression and failures.

Vote of thanks was given by Madhulika Kak ,General Secretary,CMA.

35 companies to take part in Aryans Mega Job Fest

 by Punjabnewswire (Balbir)

MOHALI, NOV 6

After 25 Companies, now 10 more companies have confirmed their participation   in  Mega Job Fest to be organized by Aryans Group of Colleges on 8th November(Tuesday), 2011 at the Campus i.e. at Village-Nepra (Banur), Chandigarh-Patiala Highway. Candidates can get register themselves at www.aryans.edu.in.  till 5 pm on Monday, after which registration will be closed. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group told this to the media on Sunday.

Dr. Kataria said that the till Sunday, the total registrations crossed 4,000 from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir.The  registration is going to cross a mark of 5000 on monday . Job opening are available in different sectors like manufacturing, Banking, Insurance Pharmacy, IT, BPO, Hospitality, FMCG, Auto, Telecom and many others where Jobs ranging 800-1000 are available.

It is to be mentioned that that Aryans 20 acre campus is in village Nepra/Thuha, between Banur & Rajpura, Chandigarh –Patiala highway, near Chandigarh. Aryans Group offers B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BBA, BCA and B.Ed.

Dr. Kataria Further added that Aryans group is fully committed for the placement of its students at reputed national and international companies. Aryans group has established its name in terms of placements in such a short span of time of 4 years.  More than 100 companies already visited Aryans Campus.

CM announces 10 % allowance hike for gallantry awardees

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, NOV 6
         Punjab Chief MinisterParkash Singh Badal today announced to constitute a committee, which will decide amount of cash allowance in lieu of land allotment to the Gallantry Awardees of the
state.
       A decision to this effect was taken by Mr. Badal at a meeting with a delegation of ‘The War Decorated India’ (WDI), an association of Param Vir Chakra (PVC), Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), Vir Chakra (VrC) and Military Cross (MC) awardees, led by its president Brig. NS Sandhu, MVC (Retd.)
here at the Chief Minister’s residence late last evening.
       Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s office informed that the committee would be comprised Brig. Kuldip Singh Chandpuri MVC, VSM (Retd.), Brig. AS Brar VrC (Retd.), Secretary Finance and Director, Defence Services Welfare.
       Lauding the role of ex-servicemen in protecting the country during their active career, Mr. Badal said that they spent the prime of their lives for selfless service to the Nation with unflinching loyalty and devotion and now it was the duty of the Government & the society at large to ensure them a life of dignity, self-respect and honour. He announced a grant of Rs. 50 lac to the charitable fund of The War
Decorated India.
       Mr. Badal also announced 10% hike in their existing allowances, besides full allowance payment to the Widows of the Gallantry Awardees. He further added that in case of the death of any unmarried
Gallantry Awardee, this allowance would be given to his parent.
       Mr. Badal also invited all the Gallantry Awardees on the opening ceremony of the historic Chappar Chiri War Memorial in the memory of the first decisive victory of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur over the
Mughals on November 30.
        Prominent amongst others who attended the meeting included Defence Services Welfare Minister, Capt. Balbir Singh Bath, Chief Secretary SC Agrawal, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. DS Guru, Additional Secretary Defence Services Welfare Mr. HS Pabla, Director Information and Public Relations Mr. DS Mangat Director Defence Welfare Col. HP Singh, CMD PESCO Maj. Gen US Sidhu (Retd.), DG, C-PYTE Brig. (Retd.) NJS Aulakh besides, double Maha Vir Chakra awardee Brig.
Sant Singh(Retd.), Vice President of the Association Maj. Gen. Lachhman Singh Lehl (Retd.), PVSM, VrC, Secretary General Capt. Reet MP Singh VrC (Retd.) and Brig. Kuldip Singh Chandpuri MVC, VSM(Retd.).

India serve stern warning to rivals in WC Kabaddi

 by Punjabnewswire

FARIDKOT, NOV 2

Defending champions India, Canada and Australia recorded victories in their respective group A matches in the Rs 4.51 Crore Prize Money 2nd Pearls World Cup Kabaddi here today.

Playing before the home crowd circle kabaddi giants India handed out a 70-18 thrashing to Germany and served a strong warning to the opponents.

In other outings Canada gave a kabaddi lesson to  Afghanistan by routing them by 63-15 and Australia carried too many guns against debutants whom they thrashed Nepal by 68-23.

       Punjab Deputy Chief Minister-cum-Sports Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal witnessed the match and cheered the teams. The Deputy Chief Minister is trying hard to get kabaddi (circle) included in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games.

Sukhbir Badal also announced a grant of Rs one lakh to injured kabaddi player Jaspreet Kaur.

Indian captain Sukhbir Singh Sarawan put up an impressive show as India had established a commanding 32-7 lead in the first half.

Indian raiders Sukhbir Singh Sarawan, Dulla Surkhpuria and Ragi Kheawal scored 9 points each while stopper Ekem Hanoor recorded eight stops.  Mangat Mangi got 5 and Gurvinder 4 stops.

       Earlier, Canada crushed Afganistan by 63-15 points. Canada were leading by 38-4 in the first half.  Canadian raider Lalia scored 8 points whereas stopper Sandeep Gurdaspuria was credited with 8 stops.

        Australia mauled Nepal by 68-23. Australia led by 36–6 at half time. Australia’s four raiders Sony Koinke, Gurpreet Singh, Pindri Badhani and Romi Lalto scored 9 points each whereas Australian catcher Davinder excelled in stopping. He earned 6 stops. Nepal’s raider Naval scored 7 points.

Aryana Group to organise third Mega Job Fest on Nov 8

 by Punjabnewswire (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, NOV 2

Aryans Group of Colleges will organize its third Mega Job Fest on November, 8 2 at the Campus i.e. Aryans Group of Colleges at Village -Nepra (Banur) ,Chandigarh Patiala Highway, where more than 25 leading companies will offer jobs in different streams. Around 2500 students will be participating in this Mega Job Fest. Candidates can get themselves registered by applying online on www.aryans.edu.in. Candidates need to carry 10 copies of their resumes and passport size photograph with them.

While announcing the Mega Job Fest, Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group, said that job opportunities would be available for B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, MCA, M.Tech etc. The fest is not only for Aryans Students but the students from other colleges can also apply. Companies are participating from different sectors like IT, Banking, Pharmacy, Insurance, BPO sector, Electronics and many others.

Dr. Kataria further added that prestigious national & International Companies like  Ameliorate , Aviva India,  Club Mahindra, HDFC, India mart, Outline systems, Standard Yellow Pages, Tech Mahindra, CS Infotech Group, E Nest, Samsung, Lupin,  Jet King, Intellisence Technology, Vodafone, BSS etc. & many of such big names are lined up.

Dr. Kataria added that Aryans group is fully committed for the placement of its students at reputed national and international companies. Aryans group has established its name in terms of placements in such a short span of time of 4 years.  More than 100 companies already visited Aryans Campus.

It is to be mentioned that that Aryans 20 acre campus is in Village Nepra/Thuha, between Banur & Rajpura, Chandigarh –Patiala highway, near Chandigarh. Aryans Group offers B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BBA, BCA and B.Ed.

Dazzling opening of World Cup Kabaddi

by Punjabnewswire4u

BATHINDA, NOV 1 

 The scintillating opening ceremony of 2nd Pearls World Cup Kabaddi has set the stage for 20-day long sports extravaganza as 14 countries in the men's section and four  in women's category upped
their ante to put their claim on Rs 4.11 crore prize money kitty.
       As Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan handed over WC baton to the players, the announcement of opening of World Cup Kabaddi by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal set the pace for competition.  The show began with light and sound show with famous satirist Gurpreet Guggi in his trademark lingo giving the background of the traditional game kabaddi and its journey from rural heartlands to Olympics. The countdown video shown on giant screen on all the four sides of stadium gave the background of the game as the aerial fireworks lit the sky.
       The welcome song ‘Jee Aayan Noon’ has resounded the stadium participating teams holding
their national flags started marching in and taking up their positions in front of VVIP gallery.
       The whole Multipurpose Sports Stadium broke with applause as WWE wrestler Khali entered the stadium in open jeep with bhangra, giddha, Jhoomar, Luddi teams of 35 performers in each team trouping in the stadium and making a symmetrical pattern. As Khali moved from team to
team captains of each team were introduced to Khali. Khali led the captains of all teams towards the stage at the same moment Sukhbir Singh Badal appeared on the stage through hydraulic system. As Deputy Chief Minister presented ‘shawals and Phulkaris’ to the captains of playing nations a unique laser beam show lit the whole stadium.
       The dramatic launch of baton with Cold Pyros, Niagara, Fireworks, Laser Show and Intelligent Lighting illuminated the whole stadium as Olympian Pargat Singh, entered the stadium and handed over baton to first athlete of the relay run. The athletes of the relay race handed over baton to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Bollywood icon Shahrukh Khan.

As Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal declared the Games open, a firework dazzled the audience.
The Kabaddi anthem marked the beginning of 2nd World Cup Kabaddi.
Speaking on the occasion Parkash Singh Badal today said that SAD BJP Government has allocated maximum budget to the sports. He said that maximum sports persons have got jobs in the
government sector with Punjab Government issuing strict instructions to ensure to fill the backlog of 3% of sports quota.

Praising Sukhbir Singh Badal  for his passion for sports, the Chief Minister said that he was happy that Sukhbir with his determination has been able to bring traditional game of Punjab kabaddi on the international map.
Addressing the jam packed stadium to a thunderous applause, Sukhbir Singh Badal who is  behind World Cup Kabaddi said that he was happiest person on this earth with his dream getting fructified. He said that during last 2 and half years his Sports Department has been able to complete construction of 13 world class stadiums out of which 6 were flood lit and 7 were hockey stadiums with Olympic standards astroturf.

He said the new scheme of sports department to nurture the budding talent of sports from the
villages and trained them as players of International level has been a great success. He said that 1st sports school at Gudha would be functional very soon and in next plan Punjab Government was
contemplating sports school for every district of the State with compete sports infrastructure, coaches and boarding and residential facility for the trainee players.

He thanked Bollywood icon Shahrukh Khan for agreeing to become Brand Ambassador for traditional sports of kabaddi. He said that he was sure that a film like Chakk De theme on Kabaddi if contemplate  by Shahrukh Khan would give a big impetus this game.

       The opening ceremony concluded with a performance of famous playback singers Sukhwinder Singh, Nachattar Gill, Amarinder Gill and Miss Pooja and reached its crescendo with Shahrukh Khan giving performance on the famous song of Sukhwinder ‘Chak De India. As the show concluded with laser beam show and fireworks, Punjabis all over continent were ready to enjoy the Kabaddi feast for next 20 days.
       Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council of Sri Lanka Mr. Mahiepala Herath appreciated the initiatives of Sukhbir Singh Badal to bring traditional game of kabaddi on International scene. He said that Kabaddi has become quite popular in Sri Lanka and he had requested Sukhbir Singh Badal to provide technical assistance and kabaddi coaches to Sri Lanka. Representatives of Kabaddi Association of Iran , Afghanistan, Nepal, Canada, USA, Turkmanistan, Germany , Norway, Italy
, Pakistan also enjoyed the show.
Cabinet Members including Mr. Tikshan Sud, Mr. Parminder Sing hDhindsa, Capt. Balbir Singh Bath, Members Parliament Mr. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Bibi Paramjit Kaur Gulshan , MLA from different parties and Senior Civil and Police Officers enjoyed the Gala Opening Ceremony of World Cup Kabaddi.