Weexcel conducts placement drive at CGC Gharuan

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, DEC 29

Leading SAP education provider and ERP solution development company of India, Weexcel, conducted a Joint Campus Placement Drive for MBA, B Tech and MCA students at Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Gharuan.

As many as 245 students from Thapar University, Patiala, CGC Landran, Gian Jyoti Institute Mohali, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College, Fatehgarh Sahib and Dr IT Institute Banurpar participated in the drive.

The selected students would be placed at a handsome salary package of Rs. 3.5 lakh per annum. Besides, they would also get an opportunity to develop ERP solutions for leading companies of India.

“It would be a great opportunity for the selected students as 25 out of the 40 Largest Indian Companies, 21 of the top 25 brands in India and 24 out of 30 companies in Sensex run on SAP,” said S. Satnam Sandhu, Chairman, CGC.

Mr. Rashpal Dhaliwal, President, CGC Group of Colleges, emphasized the commitment of CGC to ensure ever better placement opportunities for the professionally qualified students from this region as  part of the CGC group’s Corporate Social Responsibility.

Punjab Govt releases holidays for 2012

by  Punjabnewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, DEC 26
       The Punjab government today released a list of 33 holidays for 2012. The government will also observe 20 restricted holidays from which each employee can choose two days to observe as holidays.
       Public Offices will  remain closed for Republic Day (January 26); Basant Panchmi and Satguru Ram Singh’s birthday (January 28); Sri Guru Ravidas’s birthday (February 07); Maha Shivaratri (February 28); Holi (March 08); Shahidi Divas of Bhagat Singh (March 23); Ram Navami (April 01); Mahavir Jayanti (April 05); Good Friday (April 06); Baisakhi (April 13); Dr. B.R.Ambedkar’s Birthday (April 14) ;May Day (May 1); Guru Arjun Dev’s Martyrdom day (May 25); Kabir Jayanti (June 04); Shahid Udham Singh’s martyrdom day (July 31);  Janamashtami (August 10); Independence Day (August 15); Id-ul-Fitr (August 20); Sri Guru Granth Sahib Prakash Utsav ( September 01) Baba Sri Chand’s birthday (September 24); Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji (September 28); Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday (October 2);  Birthday of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji (October 9); Agarsain Jayanti ( October 16); Dussehra (October 24); Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (October 27);  Maharish Valmiki’s birthday (October 29); Diwali (November 13); Vishwakarma day (November 14); Guru Teg Bahadur’s martyrdom day (November 24); Guru Nanak Dev’s birthday (November 28);  and Christmas (December 25).
       Restricted Holidays: New Year Day (January 1); Lohri (January 13); Nirwan Diwas of Bhagwan Adinath Ji (January 22); Janan Divas Mohamad Sahib (February 05); International Women Day (March 8); Hola Mohalla
(March 10); Buddh Purnima (May 06); Nirjala Ekadashi (June 01); Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji (June 29); Birthday of Baba Jiwan Singh Ji (September 5); Anant Chaturdashi (September 29); Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Ji Bahadur (October 16); Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji (October 26); New Punjab Day (November 1); Karva Chauth (November 02); Goverdhan Pooja (November 14) Muharram (November 25) and Jor Mela Fatehgarh Sahib (December 25,26 and 27) are restricted holidays in the Calendary, 2012.
       Public Holidays in the State of Punjab during the Calendar year 2012 within the meaning of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 are Republic Day (January 26); Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji (February 07); Holi (March 08); Bank Holiday/ Ram Naumi (April 1); Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji (May 25); Janmashtami (August 10); Independence Day (August 15);  Idu'I Fitr (August 20); Bank Holiday (September 30); Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi Ji (October 2); Dussehra (October 24); Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji (October 29); Diwali (November 13); Dirthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (November 28) and Christmas day (December 25).

OYA X-travaganza at YPS lawns

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

MOHALI, DEC 25

The Old Yadavindrians Annual Reunion started with the prize distribution of the 3rd OYA JK tyre Auto Moto Cross.  This event has become an annual affair with rallyists coming from all over the country.  The bonhomie and camaraderie in the students was a sight to see. 

Students across batches from the most recent pass outs to the students from the earliest batches spent an excellent evening reminiscencing about the school.  A lot of the faculty, old and new, was also in attendance and seen remembering school days. 

According to one member, it is because you make the best friendships in school and it is with your old schoolmates that you can just be yourself without any pretensions.

 The cold winter might was warmed by a huge bonfire which was the initial centre of attraction.  Then the spectacular, Western Dance Group, took every ones breath away. This was followed by the DJ who set the dance floor afire.  In spite of a parallel Dholi keeping another bunch at bay, people had to jostle for a place on the dance floor.

 This was also the 25th year of passing out of the batch of 1986.  This batch was honoured by the Association as has been the tradition.  The batch saw the highest attendance amongst the senior batches with people traveling from all over the country and overseas especially for the occasion.  The batch held its own reunion the previous night at The Taj and managed to trace quite a few of the faculty as well.

 

Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections on January 30

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, DEC 24
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for polls to the Vidhan Sabha, which is as follows.  Date of Poll is 30th January 2012.  Date of counting is 4th March, 2012.
      The total population of Punjab, as per the Census 2011, is 2,77,04,236.  During the period of summary revision, 733832 number of new applications were received for being entered as voter; of these, 723424 were accepted.  After taking into account, newly accepted applications, deletions, and modifications, the total electorate strength at present is 1,74,33,332.
 Public is informed that after the Final Voter List is to be published throughout the State on 2nd
January, 2012, those eligible persons whose name is not present in the voter list will be entitled to get themselves entered as voter after the publication. They may contact their local Booth Level Officer, or
the office of the Electoral Registration Officer, under whose jurisdiction their area of residence falls.  Details are available on website www.ceopunjab.nic.in.
During Vidhan Sabha Elections 2007, total voters turnout was 76% During Lok Sabha Elections 2009, total voters turnout was 70% Election Commission of India has taken some strict steps to ensure free and fair polls, and has put into place detailed expenditure monitoring guidelines. Upon the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, static and mobile surveillance teams will be set up across the State which will ensure random checking of vehicles and remedial action in case of complaints pertaining to expenditure.  The teams will be authorized to search the vehicles for cash, liquor or drugs, if any, upon suspicion or specific information.  Passenger as well as Goods vehicles will be liable to be searched.
In case any cash/jewellery of value above Rs. 1 lakh is found and the person is unable to explain it’s source, it is liable to be seized and handed over to the Income Tax authorities.  Banks have also been instructed to report all suspicious cash transactions above Rs.1 lakh from any account, and these shall be monitored by the Election Department as well as the Income Tax Department. Therefore, all citizens are advised to carry proof of source of all such cash or jewellery with them while travelling.  In case of cash, the source from which it has been obtained as well as documentary proof of the use to which it shall be put must be carried in the vehicle, failing which it shall be liable to be seized.
      All persons travelling by Chartered helicopters and Planes are advised that their baggage shall be checked before take-off, as per existing aviation rules.  This shall apply to both take-off from airports or from private areas in the State. Further, the helicopters or planes would be subject to check and inspection at the place of disembarkation.
      For the redressal of grievances, or queries from voters, a Complaint-cum-Call Centre has been set up in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer.  Toll-free number 1950 has been obtained.  This
centre shall become operational 24 X 7.  Similarly, Help Lines have been set up at all District Headquarters and the offices of the Returning Officers.

Christmas celebrations at Golden Bells

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
MOHALI, DEC 23
Christmas celebrations rocked the ground of Golden Bells Public School in Sector 77,
Mohali. The whole school resembled with the festivity of Christmas.
The day started with the Morning Prayer and a speech on the essence of Christmas
i.e. the birth of Lord Jesus Magis, angles and shepherds.
Later in the day, there was an air of jubilation when the whole school gathered
to enjoy the melodious Christmas carols performed by the angles of the school.
The children rejoiced by seeing the various Santas, who kept moving them and
throwing sweets.
To leash out the creative spirit of students, a tree decoration competition was
organised. Housewise students participated in that. A play was performed by the
students of classes 7th, 8th and 9th which highlighted the importance of
Christmas and message behind the festival i.e. generosity, sacrifice and
jubilations.
Chairman of the school Col. C.S. Bawa (Retd.) lauded the efforts put in by the
students and told them to imbibe the Christmas spirit and messages in their daily
lives also. He wished all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Casual leave of Punjab SSA teachers increased

Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH DEC 17 In order to give reprieve to 13,500 teachers working under the Sarv Sikhya Abhyaan (SSA) and Rashtriya Maadhmik Sikhya Abhyaan (RMSA) across the state, the Punjab government today decided to increase the
number of their annual casual leaves from 10 to 15.
A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Punjab Chief Minister Mr Parkash Singh Badal with a delegation of the Sarv Sikhya Abhyaan/ Rashtriya Maadhmik Sikhya Abhyaan Teacher Union, held at Chief Minister's residence here today.
The delegation led by President Mr Didar Singh and General Secretary Mr Ram Bhajan apprised the Chief
Minister about the problems faced by the teachers due to scant casual leaves. Subsequently Mr Badal decided that the number of casual leaves of these teachers would be enhanced from 10 at present to 15.
On another demand of the Union regarding the regularization of services of these teachers, the Chief Minister told the delegation that the process of regularization is to be undertaken by the Union Government. However he assured the delegation that on its part the Punjab government would pursue the case of these teachers with the Union government for which a Detailed Project Report (DPR) would be sent to the centre government so that budgetary allocation could be made for it.
Regarding the demand of delegation of giving the SSA teachers an option for posting at the nearest station, the Chief Minister said that it would be given due consideration during the annual general transfers of the education department to be held in coming year.
Prominent amongst those present in the meeting included Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr DS Guru, Special Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr Kahan Singh Pannu, Secretary Education Mr Hussan Lal and Director General SSA, Punjab Mr B Purshartha.

Lieut Gen Sujlana an alumni of Punjab Public School

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, DEC 12 
 Lt Gen R S Sujlana is an alumni of Punjab Public School, Nabha and is a recepient of the Schools’ Roll of Honour in 2011. He joined the National Defence Academy in Jul 1967. On commissioning from the Indian Military Academy in Jun 1971 he joined the illustrious Sikh Regiment as a third generation Army Officer and later was selected as Colonel of the Sikh Regiment. His 40 years career in the Army has been outstanding.
 As a young officer he was baptized in battle during the 1971, Indo-Pak War in Jammu and Kashmir. In the years that followed, he gained further operational experience and commanded with distinction 3rd Battalion the SIKH Regiment and 77 Mountain Brigade, both in active Counter Insurgency/ Terrorist Operations. In the higher echelons, he commanded the strategic 24 RAPID and 10 Corps, guarding the nation’s desert frontier.
 Adept at media handling and psychological warfare he was specially selected to hold the sensitive assignment of the official spokesperson of the Army over a prolonged period. He was the pioneer
to introduce and streamline the Right to Information in the Army. He was decorated with ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’ in 2003 for his commendable role during Operation PARAKRAM and later with the ‘Ati Vishisht Seva Medal’ in 2007. He has been an Instructor at the Indian Military Academy and later served most commendably, as the Commandant, of this prestigious and world class Institution. For his exceptional service of a very high order he was awarded the ‘Param Vishisht Seva Medal’ in 2010.
 A graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College, New Delhi, he holds a Masters Degree in Defence studies and M Phil in National Security and Strategic Studies.
He is a keen sportsman and as part of his extra curricular activities his interests are in Philately, Angling and Environment Related  aspects.

Kairon inaugurates winter carnival at Vatika School



Mr. Adaish Pratap Singh Kairon, Food and Civil Supplies and
Information Technology Minister Punjab alongwith Mr. D.S. Guru,
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Punjab going around an
exhibition of products made by deaf and dumb children at VATIKA, the
school of deaf and dumb run by Punjab IAS officers ‘Wives’ Association
in Chandigarh



by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, DEC 10

Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Minister Adaish Pratap Singh Kairon today inaugurated the two-day winter carnival at Vatika High School for the Deaf. The Punjab IAS Officers’ Wives’ Association (PIOWA) organized the Winter Carnival.

      While taking a round at the shopping festival, Mr. Kairon appreciated the efforts of the school management along with the PIOWA. There were about 40 stalls in the carnival offering garden furniture, planters, herbal and medicinal plants, scarves, showls and suits, carpets, daris, home linen, bangles, jewelry etc.

      The food court was the special attraction, where cakes, cookies, chocolates, kheer, saag and makki di roti, kulchas, salads, pickles etc. made by the PIOWA members, were nicely displayed and put on sale.

      Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Renu Subodh Agrawal, President of PIOWA said that the funds raised out of the sale of food court items would be spent exclusively for the education of speech and hearing impaired children of the Vatika School. A colorful cultural program was also presented by the school students.

PIOWA organises two-day workshop at Vatika

Mrs Renu Agrawal President Punjab Ias Officers’ Wives’ Association addressing a press conference in Chandigarh. Dr. Ranjeet Guru, Vice-President is also seen in the picture.

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, DEC 9
         Punjab IAS Officers' Wives' Association PIOWA in collaboration With Vatika, a school for the deaf, is organizing a two- day winter Carnival from December 10 in the school premises.
         Disclosing this here today, Mrs. Renu Agrawal, President PIOWA said that Mr. Adesh Partap Singh Kairon, Cabinet Minister, Punjab will be the Chief Guest at the opening of Carnival on the 10th of December. Adding further,  she said that the main attractions of the winter Carnival would be pottery from Abohar, jutties from Muktsar, carpets and durries from Amritsar, woolens from Ludhiana etc.
         Mrs. Agrawal also said that the funds generated out of this two -day carnival would be spent exclusively on the school children. The hearing aids and all the material required for the children would be
provided to them free of cost.
PIOWA in association with Vatika School had also organized a workshop in which a teacher of hearing impaired school of Canada imparted training to the teachers of Vatika School. A 10- day mind workshop was also organized in the school, said Mrs. Agrawal.

CMS-IOB organises MSME in India-- challenge and opportunities

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, DEC 6

Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) in association with Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) today organized "MSME In India – Challenges & opportunities”. Sh.A.K.Bansal, Executive Director(ED), Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) was the chief guest. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges  & President, CMA & Mr. Naval Gupta, Chief Regional Manager (CRM) presided over the event. Hundreds of Industrialist/Entrepreneurs/Professionals/Academicians attended this event.
The event was supported byAryans Group of Colleges (AGC), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Institute of Chartered accountants of India (ICAI).Many eminent speakers/entrepreneurs including Mr. Vikram Hans, Chairman, CII, Sh. J.N. Vohra (CMA), CA Kapil Sebherwal Chairman (ICAI) were also present on the occassion.
While Addressing the media , A K Bansal, Executive Director(ED), Indian Overseas Bank said that MSME's are the fountain head of several innovations in manufacturing and service sectors, the major link in the supply chain to corporate and the PSUs. It is therefore important to empower MSME segment in order to increase its contribution towards the Indian economy, he further added.
By promoting MSMEs, the smaller towns of India will be developed giving direct and indirect employment to lakhs of people. He also said that in order to facilitate MSME segment the banks have already announced so many schemes. Further to facilitate this segment the bank also has plans to open 3 specialised branches in Kaithal and Panipat (Haryana) and Mandi Gobindgarh (Punjab) in a time span of two months, informed Bansal.
MSME is already a big customer of bank and after the opening of these specialised branches the growth rate of bank’ business would also further increase. On the same hand it is noteworthy that MSME faces a number of problems in absence of availability of suitable technology, low production capacity, effective marketing strategy, identification of new markets, and easy finance from banks which becomes a constraint on their modernization and expansion. The specialised branches of bank would look try to resovle the challenge of industry, lamented Bansal.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Anshu Kataria, President CMA, said that Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role for the growth of Indian economy by contributing approximately 45% of industrial output, and 40% of exports. Despite its commendable contribution to the Nation's economy, MSME Sector does not get the required support from the concerned Government Departments, Banks, Financial Institutions and Corporate, which makes them handicap in achieving their objective.
“In order to empower the MSME Sector to become the growth engine of Indian economy, it is necessary to support the MSMEs, and educate them to make optimum utilization of the resources, both human and economic, in order to achieve success. For this purpose it is also important that Investors, Industrialists, Government and Financial Institutions should come together to help micro industry in achievinving the objective of competitiveness”, added Kataria.
Members of Executive Committee of CMA including Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, Ms. Madhulika Kak, Er. M.L. Garg, Mr. Ashok Verma,Col. Gulshan Sharma,Dr. Aneet Kaur,Dr. Niraj Pasricha , Mr. J.N. Vohra, Mr. A.K. Gandhi ,Mr. Vivek Goyal ,Dr. T.L. Kaushal, Mr. Balwant Gurunay, Mr. Jagtaran Singh Nayyar, Lt. Col Karamjit Singh ,Mr. A.S. Tanda, Col M.G.S. Khurana, Mr. T.S. Chhabra, Mr. H.S. Bhatti ,Mr. G.S. Bedi, Mr. Anil Kohli ,Mr. Vikram Hans ,Mr. Gurdip Singh Deep, Mr. K. Sachdeva ,Mr. P.K. Verma, Brig. Saranjit Singh Sahney, Dr. P.K. Vasudeva ,Sh. Charanjit Singh Sahney, Dr. P.K. Vasudeva , Mr. Charanjit Singh , Mr. B.M. Gulati ,Mr. A.K. Babbar, Mr. H.S. Malik were also present on the occasion.

Neha Gaikwad adjudged best rope Malkham player

by Punjabnewswire4u

AMRITSAR, DEC 2

Neha Gaikwad, a student of Khalsa College for Women, has been declared the best player in the Inter-College Rope Malkhamb competition held at Guru Nanak Dev University on Thursday. She logged14.60 points to lay the claim on the title.

According to College Principal Dr. Sukhbir Kaur Mahal college KCW finished runners-up. Dr. Mahal honoured Neha and her teachers and guide Dr. Tejinder Kaur and Sukhdeep Kaur for the achievement. KCW were also runners-up among women colleges in the recently concluded GNDU  Inter-Colleges Athletics Championships.

CMA organizes interactive session on dabetes

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, DEC 2

Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) organized an interactive session on “A way to Healthy you” at Bharti Vidya Bhawan, sector-27B Chandigarh. Dr. K.P. Singh, Senior Consultant, Fortis, Mohali was the key note speaker.   Dr. Anshu Kataria, President, CMA and Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges presided over the event.

 During the session Dr. K.P. Singh shared his concern, reasons, causes and precautions related to diabetes & hypertension among the senior citizens of the region. Highlighting that the burden of Diabetes, he also explained diabetes as “Premature Cardiovascular Disease”.  

Dr.Singh suggested Lifestyle modification including weight control, exercise, cessation of cigarette smoking; strict control of HTN & Lipids and Glycaemic Control & Drug therapy for preventing the dreaded vasculopathy. He further correlated the waist girth & lifespan of individuals for healthy living.

Dr. Aneet, Chairperson Lecture Series, CMA and Dean, Gian Jyoti Group of Institutions felicitated the speaker. Dr. Manoj Kumar,Vice President ,CMA presented momento as a token of love .Vote of thanks was given by Madhulika Kak, General Secretary, CMA.

Cadets of Sainik School are the future of the nation

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

KAPURTHALA, DEC 2

Sainik School, Kapurthala has a glorious past. It has rendered a yeoman service in the field of education to the nation in general and the people of Punjab in particular for the last five decades. The youth of the State, who are known for their diligence  and love for adventure, have benefited immensely from its military- oriented education coupled with a high standard of discipline and vast array of co-curricular activities carried out for their all-round personality development.      

Expressing these views while speaking on the historic occasion of Golden Jubilee Annual Celebrations of the Sainik School, the Punjab Governor, Mr. Shivraj V. Patil said that the school has commendable record of producing more than 750 distinguished officers for the Armed Forces and bagging the coveted Defence Minister’s Trophy for nine times including seven times in succession for sending maximum number of cadets to the National Defence Academy.

Appreciating the performance of the cadets and sincere efforts put in by the staff and the management of the School for imparting an excellent training to them, Mr. Patil said it was a a momentous occasion for all the Saikapians settled across the globe as their alma mater has completed five decades of its glorious existence and dedicated service to the nation and is marching steadily in its pursuit of excellence.

Mr. Patil said, we have to understand the purpose of life parents and teachers should mould the minds of the youth and create desire in their mind to also know about spiritual values and inner knowledge along with education.

Mr. Patil said today our society is facing numerous challenges. Evils like rampant corruption, communal discord and fast erosion of our age-old values are threatening the very basic fabric of our society. In such a scenario, the role of leading educational institutions like the Sainik Schools has become all the more important.

Exhorting students to face the challenges of the outside world with a positive attitude, Mr. Patil said that the focus of students in this competitive age should be to enhance their capabilities and confidence to achieve excellence through commitment, vision, determination and hard work.  He said that we must utilize all resources available at our disposal to explore and develop the potential of our students by stretching their abilities through innovative programmes.

Lauding the number of effective steps have been initiated to improve living standard and training of the cadets. I am sure, with the dedicated efforts of the staff and hard work put in by the cadets, the School will scale still greater heights in the coming years.

Earlier, Mr. Patil placed a wreath at Saikap Smriti Sthal.Mr. Patil also gave away prizes to cadet who excelled in different fields.Mr. Patil also released silver trophy a replica of Sainik School.Col. Satbir Singh, Principal of the School after his welcome address also presented a school report.

Religious songs play and Punjabi Folk Dance Bhangra was also performed by the students in a cultural programme.

Prominent amongst others who spoke on the occasion included Major General S.K. Aggarwal, Chairman Sainik School Management, Col. Satbir Singh, Principal and Commandor Rakesh Dhaal, Headmaster of the School.