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City Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla reviews Chhath Puja preparations at Sector 42 Lake, assures full support to Purvanchal community

Kirron Kher laid foundation stone of strengthening of Sewerage System at Karsan Colony

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Kirron Kher laid foundation stone of strengthening of Sewerage System at Karsan Colony

Chandigarh, November 12:- Smt. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, Chandigarh laid the foundation stone of the work  Strengthening/Rehabilitation  of Sewerage System at Karsan Colony,  Sector 52, here today in presence of Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor, Smt. Chanderawati Shukla, area councilor, Sh. Shailendra Singh, Chief Engineer, other councilors & officers of MCC and local residents.

While addressing the gathering, the Member Parliament said that the sewer connection of each house shall be made independently with newly laid Municipal sewer and the blockage of sewerage system shall be solved permanently and residents will get clean potable water.

The Mayor informed about the scheme that the work shall be completed within 12 Months at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.47 crores, which is going to be executed for replacement of existing Sewer.

Kirron Kher laid foundation stone of strengthening of Sewerage System at Karsan Colony

He said that this rehabilitation colony was established in the year 1990. The population in the colony has now increased manifolds as compared to population in 1990. The sewer system is running over capacity and frequent blockage of sewer system causes contamination of portable water supply as well as creates unhealthy conditions some times for the residents due to overflowing of sewers on the roads.

The Mayor said that the system needs to be strengthened for its smooth functioning. A new sewerage system of length 14.0 KMs is being laid of different sizes from 150 mm to 400 mm. He also informed that the estimate for the work augmentation of water supply scheme amounting to Rs.4.48 Crores is also under process and shall be implemented shortly.

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City Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla reviews Chhath Puja preparations at Sector 42 Lake, assures full support to Purvanchal community

Mayor flags off 4 vehicles to lift segregated MSW from Sector 17

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Chandigarh, November 11:- Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor of Chandigarh today flagged off 4 vehicles to carry out the Municipal Solid Waste in segregated manner from Sector 17 A,B,C&D.

Sh. S.K. Jain, Additional Commissioner, Sh. Shakti Parkash Devshali, chairman, Sanitation Committee, Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, area councilor, other councilors, Smt. Heera Negi, Dr. Amrit Pal Singh Warring, Medical Officer of Health, office bearers of Chandigarh Beopar Mandal and shopkeeper of Sector 17 Market were also present during the launch.

The Mayor informed that the 4 vehicles will collect the MSW in segregated manner i.e. wet and dry separately in different cabins from two Sehaj Safai Kendras. Earlier, the MCC use to lift these 6 bins at two times and 2 tractor trolleys were deployed extra for carrying out this work. Now with the help of these 4 vehicles, the MCC will lift approximately 8-10 tonnes of MSW on daily basis in segregated manner, the Mayor added.

The Mayor said that 55 vehicles having capacity of 3.2 cubic meter have been deployed to use for the 13 villages recently transferred to the Municipal Corporation and achieved nearly 100 percent segregation mark.

He said that similarly, these types of vehicles will be used for the unattended areas of the city which are not being catered by private waste collectors. Segregation in market areas of sectors from 9, 23 & 24 will also be started soon.

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City Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla reviews Chhath Puja preparations at Sector 42 Lake, assures full support to Purvanchal community

Two days Kirtan Samagam ends at Sector 34

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Chandigarh, November 10:- The two days Kirtan Samagam organised by the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today ends at Sector 34 with the concluding “Kirtan” by Hajuri Raagis from Golden Temple, Amritsar.

The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh organised this two days Kirtan Samagam to commemorate 550th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji during which documentary based on the “Udaasis” life and events of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji has been showcased in four separate pandals to spread the real message of peace and oneness of humanity.

Prominent Kirtan Jathas including Bhai Amrik Singh Ji, Granthi from Gurudwara sector 34, Chandigarh, Bhai Gurkirat Singh Ji, Hazuri Raagi, Gyani Harpal Singh Ji, Kathawachak and Bhai Karnail Singh, Hazuri Raagi from Sri Darbar Sahib, Golden Temple, Amritsar performed on the concluding day.

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City Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla reviews Chhath Puja preparations at Sector 42 Lake, assures full support to Purvanchal community

STATUS, E-ASSESSMENT AND OPEN SOURCE RESOURCES FOR MOOCS DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSED IN THE WORKSHOP

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Chandigarh November 9, 2019

The day six of the workshop was devoted to the status of MOOCs, e-assessment, Open source resources for MOOCs. The seven days workshop on Designing and development of MOOCs is being organised by the Centre of Academic Leadership and Education Management (CALEM) and Swayam Cell, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

 Prof. Jatinder Grover, CALEM Coordinator, PU, and Dr. Vishal Sharma, SWAYAM Coordinator PU introduced the theme and topics to the participants attending seven days workshop on designing and development of MOOCs.

The first academic session was devoted to the Status of MOOCs through the perspective of Statistics by Prof. Ravi K. Mahajan from Department of Statistics, USOL, P.U. Prof. Mahajan took the participants on the journey of various MOOC platforms available and the courses offered by them. The characteristics of the SLM (Self Learning Mode) and SIM
(Self Instructional Mode) were shared with the participants. He stressed on the quality of the educational content and transferring that into e-content (script/ video production/ audio content/animations). He also stressed on the quality multimedia presentations using visual and graphical presentations for engaging the learners undertaking MOOCs. He also gave the historical background of video productions/e-content for UGC Countrywide classroom, undertaken by USOL in the past.

 The second academic session was devoted to the E-assessment of MOOCs by Prof. Uma Kanjilal from IGNOU. She explained in detail the concept of xMOOC (traditional, Linear and having centralized repository) and cMOOC (Non-linear and social networked learning). Besides, that various component of MOOCs and intricacies of E-assessment of MOOCs
were also discussed. The recognition of credits marks earned through MOOCs was discussed. She also explained the modalities of transfer of credits across universities for the MOOCs.

Dr. Amit Deogar from NITTTR, Chandigarh discussed the various Open source resources (OER) for MOOCs Development. The enlightened the participants the freedom of using open source softwares and website distrowatch.com for downloading many Open source softwares. He also shared if we start using the Open source softwares we can save crores of rupees and will help our economy. He also highlighted the importance of BOSS (the operating system) developed by the CDAC.  He shared the problem of Software Piracy and concept of a Common Creative License.

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City Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla reviews Chhath Puja preparations at Sector 42 Lake, assures full support to Purvanchal community

Expert lecture held at UIET

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Chandigarh November 9, 2019

Dr Gnansekaran N., Assistant professor, NIT Surathkal, Karnataka delivered a lecture on “Hybrid Optimization for Engineering applications” at Information Technology department of UIET, PANJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH on dated 07, Nov, 2019. He emphasized on the importance of Optimization methods for solving engineering problems.
Key optimization algorithms like Genetic Algorithm, Particle Swarm Optimization were also covered by him. He took engineering examples to teach optimization methods. Many times it is difficult to select one optimization algorithm for a particular problem, combining two methods may give better solution. Research papers were discussed by the
speaker to show that hybrid optimization is the key to find optimal solution.This lecture was organized by Mr Sukhvir Singh, Assistant Professor and Dr Krishan Kumar, Professor under the guidance of Dr Savita Gupta, Director, UIET. Almost 80 persons attended this lecture including faculty members, research scholars, master’s students and undergraduate students.

City Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla reviews Chhath Puja preparations at Sector 42 Lake, assures full support to Purvanchal community

2nd day of NATIONAL MEDIATION AND NEGOTIATION COMPETITION AT UILS

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Chandigarh November 9, 2019


 The final leg of the ‘2nd  Justice A. S. Anand Mediation and Negotiation Competition, 2019, organised by the
University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University took place on Saturday. The day commenced with the Semi Final rounds, in which the Top 4 teams ranked highest in the Quarter Finals confronted each other in a forty- five minute mediation session. The rounds were graced by distinguished advocates and senior mediators of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The participating teams showcased their absolute best, and gave each other a run for their money.

               The ‘Top 2’ teams qualified for the much awaited Finals and had the privilege to then compete in the presence of Honourable Justice Sudhir Mittal and Senior Advocate Atul Lakhanpal of Punjab and Haryana High Court. The proposition was based on an international dispute between the CEO’s of two leading technology companies of the world, along with their respective government authorities.The rounds were truly illustrative of the momentum that the field of arbitration
and mediation has gained in today’s time. The team from NLSUI,

Bangalore won the ‘Best Negotiating Pair’ award and the mediator from Rayat Bahara University was adjudged the ‘Best Mediator’.

               The valedictory ceremony was also marked by the launch of the book “on The Electoral System: Democracy, Laws and Issues” edited by Prof. Rattan Singh and Dr. Shruti Bedi, which was released by Justice Sudhir Mittal. The event was a great success and it helped promote the idea of mediation as an alternate remedy for dispute resolution, now and in the near future.

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*यादविन्द्रा गार्डन में 4 से 6 जुलाई तक लगेगा मैंगो मेला*

Researchers expatiate on Japanese Encephalitis

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Chandigarh November 9, 2019

International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) -Asia Pacific Regional Committee (APRC) supported school on the theme
‘Blood-Brain-Barrier: From Basic Physiology to Neurological Disorders finally ended on a good note. The day started with an informative lecture from Prof. Sunit Kumar Singh, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi. He talked about the epidemic of Japanese Encephalitis in Gorakhpur and also discussed the possible strategies that can inhibit the associated neuro-inflammatory conditions during the infection. He also highlighted the possible role of microRNAs as a treatment strategy for virus associated encephalitis.

Dr. Rajnish Kumar, faculty, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, talked about the possibility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the research area of neuroscience. AI is a branch of computer science that we are using on daily basis on our mobile phones and this technology can be used for understanding neural connections. AI is used to create models and help in understanding brain and related disorders.

The day ended with a valedictory ceremony where participants expressed their heartfelt emotions and shared their experience of their stay in “The City Beautiful.” The IBRO School 2019 ended with the felicitation of participants by Prof. Rajat Sandhir and the organizing team.

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*यादविन्द्रा गार्डन में 4 से 6 जुलाई तक लगेगा मैंगो मेला*

Kirron Kher formally starts two days Kirtan Samagam starts at Sector 34

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Chandigarh, November 9:- Smt. Kirron Kher, Member of Parliament, UT, Chandigarh today formally starts the two days Kirtan Samagam at Sector 34 in presence of Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor, Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, MCC.

The two days Mega Kirtan Samagam is being organized by the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh to commemorate 550th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji on 9th and 10th November, 2019.

While addressing the gathering, Smt. Kher said that each section of society is spreading the eternal message Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji of peace and oneness of humanity. She appreciated the efforts of Municipal Corporation for organizing this function and said that the documentary based on the life and events of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji has been arranged beautifully to be showcased from 12 pm onward on both of the days.

The Mayor said that the MCC has arranged the documentaries based on Udaasis of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji in four separate pandals to spread the real message of peace and oneness of humanity.

Prominent Kirtan Jathas including Bhai Pradeep Singh, Granthi from Gurudwara sector 34, Chandigarh, Bhai Lakhwinder Singh Ji, Hazuri Raagi, Bhai Davinder Singh Ji, Hazuri Raagi and Gyani Kishan Ji, Kathawachak from Sri Darbar Sahib, Golden Temple, Amritsar performed today.

Bhai Amrik Singh Ji, Granthi from Gurudwara sector 34, Chandigarh, Bhai Gurkirat Singh Ji, Hazuri Raagi, Gyani Harpal Singh Ji, Kathawachak and Bhai Karnail Singh, Hazuri Raagi from Sri Darbar Sahib, Golden Temple, Amritsar will perform on 10th November 2019 from 6 pm to 10 pm.

He appealed to the citizens of Chandigarh to get themselves graced with the divine Kirtan Samagam and must watch the documentary. Earlier, a Gatka programme was also performed by artists.

Other prominent persons also present during the occasion including Sh. Sanjay Tandon, president, BJP, Chandigarh, Sh. Hardeep Singh, Senior Deputy Mayor & chairman, implementation committee, Smt. Ravinder Kaur Gujral, area councilor, other councilors and officers of MCC.

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City Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla reviews Chhath Puja preparations at Sector 42 Lake, assures full support to Purvanchal community

Jattha of devotees planted sapling at PU

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Chandigarh November 8, 2019

Jattha of 20 devotees of National Integrated Forum  of artitists and activists (NIFAA) supported by Shiromani Gatka Fedration of India (SGFI) visited Panjab University today carrying soil from Shri Nankana Sahib, Pakistan and holy water (Jal) from Shri Panja Sahib, Pakistan as a part of Guru Nanak Sadbhawna Yatra to celebrate 550th Parkash (Birth) Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji. They planted trees near Shri Gurudwara Sahib Sector-14 in the presence of Prof. Karamjit Singh, Registrar, Prof. Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examinations, Mrs Renuka B.Salwan, Director of Public Relatuions, Mr. Anil Thakur, Horticulture Division. The soil and holy water (Jal) which they were carrying was mixed while planting the saplings.

Guru Nanak Sadbhawna Yatra is being organised in four phases on the routes travelled by Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in his lifetime to spread his message of peace, hormony and goodwill amongst all humans. This yatra started from the birth place of Shri GuruNanak Dev Ji in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan and travelled through Pakistan, Iraq, Afganistan, India, Nepal, Bangla Desh and Sri Lanka. On this route, NIFAA has planned to plant 55000 saplings at 100 important places throughout the routes adding the holy water (Jal) and the soil in each plant. In return, they are also collecting soil from all places of travel for putting the same in the saplings which they will plant at Kartarpur Sahib, Pakistan and Sultanpur Lodhi, India as symbol of peace and harmony.

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*यादविन्द्रा गार्डन में 4 से 6 जुलाई तक लगेगा मैंगो मेला*

श्री गुरू नानक देव जी के 550वें प्रकाश पर्व के मद्देनजऱ पंजाब सरकार द्वारा पवित्र नगरी सुल्तानापुर लोधी में करवाए जा रहे

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श्री गुरू नानक देव जी के 550वें प्रकाश पर्व के मद्देनजऱ पंजाब सरकार द्वारा पवित्र नगरी सुल्तानापुर लोधी में करवाए जा रहे समागम के दौरान मुख्य पंडाल गुरू नानक दरबार में आज चौथे दिन भी प्रसिद्ध कीर्तनकारों, कथाकारों और ढाडी जत्थों ने गुरमत संगीत के द्वारा संगत को गुर इतिहास से अवगत करवाया । मुख्य पंडाल में लगातार चल रहे गुरमत संगीत के मद्देनजऱ भारी संख्या में संगत मुख्य पंडाल गुरू नानक दरबार की तरफ रूख कर रही है और जैसे- जैसे गुरू नानक देव जी के प्रकाश पर्व वाला दिन (12 नवंबर) नज़दीक आ रहा है, संगत की संख्या बढ़ती जा रही है। इस दौरान स्वास्थ व  परिवार कल्याण मंत्री पंजाब श्री बलबीर सिंह सिद्धू और खेल मंत्री पंजाब राणा गुरमीत सिंह सोढी ने भी श्रद्धालू के तौर पर मुख्य पंडाल में उपस्थिती दी।

आज लगातार चौथे दिन मुख्य पंडाल गुुरू नानक दरबार में कीर्तनी जत्थों, कथाकारों और ढाडी जत्थों ने रूहानी गुरमत संगीत के द्वारा समय बांधा । इस अवसर पर भाई हरबंस सिंह नामधारी ने कीर्तन के द्वारा संगतों को गुरू कीर्तन सुनाकर लोगों को भक्तिरस के साथ जोड़ा, तत्पश्चात भाई सविन्दर सिंह ने कीर्तन के द्वारा उपस्थिती दी। भाई दविन्दर सिंह हजूरी रागी श्री दरबार साहिब ने मुख्य पंडाल में उपस्थित संगत को गुरबाणी कीर्तन सुनाकर  शब्द गुरू के साथ जोड़ा और भाई अमरजीत सिंह ने आसा दी वार का कीर्तन किया। इसके उपरांत भाई जसपाल सिंह के जत्थे ने बाबा नानक के जीवन वृतांत को ढाडी वारों के द्वारा पेश किया और भाई हरप्रीत सिंह के जत्थे ने भी काव्य पाठ वारों के द्वारा संगतों को निहाल किया । श्री भैनी साहिब से आए बच्चों के कीर्तनी जत्थे और पंजाबी यूनिवर्सिटी पटियाला के डॉ. अलंकार सिंह ने रागबद्ध कीर्तन करके संगतों को निहाल कर दिया, जबकि कथावाचक जसविन्दर सिंह ने कथा विचार के साथ समय बाँधा। इस अवसर पर मंच संचालन करते हुए भाई जसविन्दर सिंह ने गुरू साहिब के 550वें प्रकाश पर्व को कीमती और सौभाग्यशाली बताते हुए मुख्य पंडाल में उपस्थित संगत को गुरू साहिब के किरत करो, नाम जपो, वंड छको के उपदेशों पर अमल करने का निमंत्रण दिया।

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