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Chandigarh, April 23:- Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, Mayor, Chandigarh today said that as per the demand of Jain Samaj, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has decided to shut the slaughter house on “Mahavir Jayanti” i.e. 25th April, 2021 (Sunday). In view of the closure, the meat shops will also remain closed on this day. The meat sellers are directed to comply with these orders strictly.Sh. Kailash Jain from Jain Samaj expressed gratitude towards the decision of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh regarding the closure of Slaughter house on the auspicious day of Mahavir Jayanti.

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Chandigarh April 22, 2021

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University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, (UIFT & VD), Panjab University, Chandigarh, organized a webinar titled “Sewing Threads: Technicalities in Selection and Usage on Fashion Products” ,today.

Mr Uday Narayan Bammanwadi, Technical Service Manager with M/s. Guetermann India Private Limited, Gurgaon in his address, talked about the sewing threads – how these are manufactured, what are the types of sewing threads used in the apparel and textile industry and technicalities related to sewing and sewing threads. He differentiated between the spun and core spun sewing threads and elaborated Micro Core Technology (MCT) in thread manufacturing. There are various types of raw material or fibers used in manufacturing of yarn. He also illustrated how PET bottles are recycled to prepare sewing yarn contributing towards sustainable practices.

Puckering is a very common problem encountered during stitching operations on the production floor. He discussed various kinds of Puckering and technical reasons for the problem and showed samples of how correct selection of needle and yarn can lead to no pucker situation. Adjusting feed dog for pucker free situation was also demonstrated. 

Ticket number or yarn thickness and its selection for different fabrics were discussed at length. While stitching, a needle thread is continuously under pressure and has friction with the needle hole and the fabric. Needle temperature is also raised while high speed sewing and lubrication of sewing thread protect it from these extreme temperatures. Lubrication of thread can be during the dyeing stage or it can be done once the thread is manufactured. Mr Uday stressed that dyebath lubrication is better and lend the yarn with such qualities that thread remains intact and can withstand so many pressures and abrasions. 

Earlier, Anu H. Gupta, Chairperson of UIFT & VD welcomed and introduced the key speaker who has more than 26 years of technical experience in the field of Apparel and sewing technology. She said that

correct choice of sewing thread is very important as the selection of needle and thread can immensely reduce the rejects in a garment factory . 

Around 100 participants including Research scholars, students of Fashion Technology and faculty members from various colleges within and outside the city attended the webinar. 

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The speaker answered queries of lot of students like sewing on stretchable fabrics, how GSM of fabric is related to the selection of sewing thread, the needle and machine etc.  Overall, the webinar was very interesting and informative for the researchers and students who will be joining industry in future. 

Chandigarh April 17, 2021

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The SC/ST Cell Panjab University Chandigarh and the Centre for Medical Physics, Panjab University while commemorating the 130th birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar ,organized a special online lecture on Contribution of Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar towards Education for an Egalitarian Society ,today.

Sh. Vijay Sampla, Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) remembered the contributions of Dr. Ambedkar who worked tirelessly for the establishment of an egalitarian society. He stressed upon the role of education to uplift the marginalized sections of the society as advised by Babasaheb throughout his life. He cited the role of ancient literature in the development of modern society and also correlated the contributions of Babasaheb in taking India on the path of progress inclusively. He discussed the role of education for the development of modern society by citing the example of Babasaheb.  Sh. Vijay Sampla expressed his commitment towards work in the capacity of a new responsibility as a Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. He shared his plan to clear approximately 67000 pending cases on priority basis within six months.  He also shared with the participants that the commission has already started an online portal to register different kinds of issues and grievances of the concerned. He appreciated the organizers for the conduct of this webinar to disseminate the ideas of Babasaheb.  

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The Vice Chancellor Prof Raj Kumar shared his views on the ideas of Dr. Ambedkar and urged that one should explore the managerial skills of Ambedkar towards the development of the society. He added that Babasaheb struggled throughout his life for equality, welfare of humanity and  never gave up.

Earlier, Prof. M. C. Sidhu, Coordinator SC/ST Cell welcomed the guest spekers and the participants of the webinar. Speaking on this occasion, he emphasized on the equal opportunities of education for all.

Dr Naresh Kumar, UIET moderated this special lecture . Dr Vivek Kumar, Chairperson, Centre for Medical Physics introduced the chief patron. Dr Navjot, Deptt. of Political Science introduced the keynote speaker. Dr Kamla,  USOL presented a vote of thanks.