Bank of Baroda opens 100th branch in Chandigarh region

Chandigarh region gets 100th branch of Bank of Baroda

Chandigarh, January 16
Bank of Baroda today opened its 100th branch in Chandigarh Region in sector 26, grain market, Chandigarh.
Chief Guest at the occasion, Ajit M Saran financial commissioner and principal secretary to Government of Haryana, inaugurated the branch.
In his address to the gathering, Saran congratulated Bank of Baroda for carving yet another landmark in the chapter of Indian banking. “Bank of Baroda is a common man’s bank that is serving people economically aiming at all around development,” he said.
R.K. Bakshi, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, was the guest of honor and presided over the function. He accompanied Saran in inaugurating the branch.
Talking at the occasion RK Bakshi, Executive Director said that the Bank of Baroda has featured among 50 India’s Most Valuable Brands (2009) by a leading global brand valuation firm, Brand Finance.
“The bank also features in the elite club of nine banking and finance companies in the list. Bank of Baroda has achieved 34th position as against its 39th position last year. The brand is now valued at 466 US million $, close to 11 percent increase from last year. The Brand Finance IMVB study indicates that as long as brands continue to reinvent and deliver good value for money, they will do well,” Bakshi remarked.
In his welcome address DGM S.K. Goyal highlighted performance of Chandigarh Region. He said that this newly opened branch would provide all modern day facilities to the people.
“It is linked with core banking solutions and has state-of-art technology. The ambience of bank has redefined the customer convenience in Bank of Baroda. At BOB, we do not have only financial targets, rather our jobs are defined by the social commitments entrusted on us,” he said.
He added that region’s total deposits have increased from Rs.3689 crores as on 31.03.09 to Rs.4257 crores as on December 31, 2009, registering a growth of 15.40 percent. Region’s advances have increased from Rs.2624.47 crores to Rs.2883.81 crores during the same period registering a growth of 10.15 percent.
S.K. Bhargava, General manager (north zone) mentioned that Chandigarh region has always been a great contributor in the business growth of the bank.

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New age Schooling comes to Jalandhar

The Millennium School will offer world class education to city students.

Jalandhar, January 15: Jalandhar will now be home to The Millennium School, part of a countrywide chain of Schools which are establishing a new benchmark in school education sector.
Announcing this initiative here today, Mr M.K. Bhandari, Chief Trustee and Chairman of the erstwhile VM Educational Trust and Aslesha Thakur, Director, The Millennium Schools told media that The Millennium School (TMS), Jalandhar will incorporate the existing campus of Ambika Modern School.
Mr. Bhandari said that this initiative had opened world class education opportunity for students at Jalandhar. TMS Jalandhar is a part of countrywide chain of schools leveraging Millennium Learning System (MLS), India’s first fully integrated learning delivery system for schools.
“The school will incorporate a unique blend of global best practices in education and inherent strengths of Indian education system with added advantage of this learning system,” he revealed.
He added that Jalandhar would now be witness to rare combination of academic excellence, exceptional teachers trained on MLS, unique talent development program and technology in every classroom.
“Our each classroom will be equipped with large digital interactive boards and high quality media content, using Smart_Class system for learning and governance through technology,” he added.
Mrs. Aslesha Thakur, Director, The Millennium Schools said that focus of TMS is to help students to become self-directed, tech-smart and lifelong learners in this age of rapid globalization. “Our vision is to unleash inherent potential and talent of each child, create future citizens who are confident, optimistic with a commitment to personal excellence and nurture lifelong learners who will be leaders of tomorrow,” she said.
The school will have all modern sports facilities and well-equipped studios for dance, drama, music, art and craft. The state-of the-art labs would be other unique highlights of the school. Apart from this, it will have well equipped library and laboratories and an infirmary with as well.

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Army day celebrations: Latest hi-tech arms, weapons showcased at CGI

Army showcases battle ornaments at CGI
Army educates masses at CGI
Civilians bask in Army’s glory at CGI

Jalvehra (Fategarh Sahib), January 15
The headquarter 2 Corps celebrated Army Day amidst the civilians showcasing its battle ornaments and latest hi-tech weapons at Continental Group of Institutes, Jalvehra campus here today.
CGI was decked with metallic beauties showcased with pride by the Indian army and educated civilians on the latest warfare available with army. Civilians had a busy time going through the shining latest tanks, artillery guns, missiles, infantry weapons and other engineering and communication equipments in use.
Chief Guest at the occasion, media advisor to chief minister Punjab, Harcharan Singh Bains said that such exhibitions were needed to bridge gap between army personnel and civilians. “This exhibit has given people an opportunity to know our mighty army more closely,” Bains said. He exhorted efforts of CGI in holding this grand event successfully.
Lt. Col. B.S. Sandhu, Chairman & Managing Director, WWICS Group of Companies welcomed the guests. Sandhu remarked, “Number of youth joining army is on constant decline. The need is to sensitize on honor and job opportunities army brings with it. We also plan to hold army recruitment rallies in its campus in near future to facilitate youngsters to join forces.”
Gen BKN Chibber, Former Governor, Punjab and A.S. Chatha, Former Chief Secretary, Punjab also graced the occasion with their august presence. The gallantry award winners including retired veterans of region were also present.
Later, the chief guest HS Bains and special invitees took a round of the weapons and machines on display and interacted with army personnel on duty.
The army authorities had set up an information kiosk to educate visitors about recruitment prospects and modalities to join army at various ranks. The visitors, especially students from schools and colleges and youth enjoyed tank rides being organized by the Tank Regiments participating in the event.
An equestrian team demonstrated acrobatics by trained horses – an indispensable part of Army. Army dog units held a special dog show that remained centre of attraction. Three Army Pipe bands drawn from different Infantry Battalions added marshal melody to this event.
Fifty war widows of district were honored. Col B S Sandhu, Chairman of the Group Institutes, on behalf of WWICS Group of Companies, honored these widows. A cultural show was also presented on the occasion.

Army day celebrations: Latest hi-tech arms, weapons showcased at CGI
Army showcases battle ornaments at CGI
Army educates masses at CGI
Civilians bask in Army’s glory at CGI
Jalvehra (Fategarh Sahib), January 15
The headquarter 2 Corps celebrated Army Day amidst the civilians showcasing its battle ornaments and latest hi-tech weapons at Continental Group of Institutes, Jalvehra campus here today.
CGI was decked with metallic beauties showcased with pride by the Indian army and educated civilians on the latest warfare available with army. Civilians had a busy time going through the shining latest tanks, artillery guns, missiles, infantry weapons and other engineering and communication equipments in use.
Chief Guest at the occasion, media advisor to chief minister Punjab, Harcharan Singh Bains said that such exhibitions were needed to bridge gap between army personnel and civilians. “This exhibit has given people an opportunity to know our mighty army more closely,” Bains said. He exhorted efforts of CGI in holding this grand event successfully.
Lt. Col. B.S. Sandhu, Chairman & Managing Director, WWICS Group of Companies welcomed the guests. Sandhu remarked, “Number of youth joining army is on constant decline. The need is to sensitize on honor and job opportunities army brings with it. We also plan to hold army recruitment rallies in its campus in near future to facilitate youngsters to join forces.”
Gen BKN Chibber, Former Governor, Punjab and A.S. Chatha, Former Chief Secretary, Punjab also graced the occasion with their august presence. The gallantry award winners including retired veterans of region were also present.
Later, the chief guest HS Bains and special invitees took a round of the weapons and machines on display and interacted with army personnel on duty.
The army authorities had set up an information kiosk to educate visitors about recruitment prospects and modalities to join army at various ranks. The visitors, especially students from schools and colleges and youth enjoyed tank rides being organized by the Tank Regiments participating in the event.
An equestrian team demonstrated acrobatics by trained horses – an indispensable part of Army. Army dog units held a special dog show that remained centre of attraction. Three Army Pipe bands drawn from different Infantry Battalions added marshal melody to this event.
Fifty war widows of district were honored. Col B S Sandhu, Chairman of the Group Institutes, on behalf of WWICS Group of Companies, honored these widows. A cultural show was also presented on the occasion.

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New Zealand – popular study destination for Indian students

New Zealand – popular study destination for Indian students
Peaceful New Zealand an abode for Indian students

Chandigarh, January 14
New Zealand has emerged as one of the most popular and safe study destinations for Indian students. The country has earned this distinction owing to its low rate of violence, decrease in military spending and election of a conaservative coalition government last year
Liz Batra, owner of IEGC- International Education Guidance and Care Chandigarh and Paramdip Singh – Director special projects at Waiariki Institute of Technology, a government institute in Rotorua said this while addressing media persons here today.
Talking about the New Zealand’s Student Visa policy, Liz said that the country has a transparent pathway from study to work to permanent residence.
Liz had been promoting New Zealand as a study destination since 2002. It was her company’s transparent and dedicated services that have earned them the Top Performing New Zealand Specialist Agent award from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise consistently for last 4 years. The award was granted on the basis of maximum number of successful student visa approvals. In 2009, Liz Batra also got the No. 1 Agent award from Waiariki Institute of Technology, Rotorua.
During her tête-à-tête with the media, Liz added that New Zealand has been voted the most peaceful country in world according to 2009 Global Peace Index Report.
Liz added that most of her students have found New Zealand very safe and high quality education destination. “Education system in NZ is competency based and students learn intricacies of subjects in practical and applied way. The main focus of institutes like Waiariki is to equip students with skills,” she said.
Paramdip Singh said that “We have 235 Indian students at our Waiariki campus and they are doing 20 hours per week part time jobs as well as studying full time in a very friendly and safe environment,” he revealed.
IEGC, being fully acquainted with all New Zealand universities / institutions, smoothly and effortlessly guide students through entire admission and visa process. Also, all personalized counseling and detailed information students receive from IEGC is absolutely free.
It even assists students with accommodation arrangements in New Zealand. “This can be a terrifying task for student that consumes tremendous energy and patience. Based on the student’s budget and further individual needs, precise accommodation is selected and suggested to them,” Liz said.
“At IEGC helping hand is extended to students even after they are settled in respective New Zealand Institution and try to assist them with problems they are facing,” Liz Batra added.

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VIVA brings health, beauty care at your doorstep

VIVA brings health, beauty care at your doorstep

Chandigarh, January 11

Surya Pharmaceuticals – a renowned name in national and international pharma market – has forayed into retail sector with its chain of stores VIVA - Your Family Chemist, opened across Delhi, Chandigarh and Mohali.

VIVA stores are already serving Delhi population with a strong network of 15 stores. Placed strategically in conventional and neighborhood markets, VIVA stores have now entered the Tri-city beginning with five outlets in one go. Three in sector 35, 37 and 40 of Chandigarh and two VIVA stores in Mohali phase X and sector 71.

GM State Bank of India, Ms Sudha Malhotra inaugurated the VIVA stores today. She congratulated Surya Pharmaceuticals for taking this initiative of providing genuine medicines, health care and beauty products nearer home.

Rajiv Goyal Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Surya Pharmaceutical Ltd said that all Viva outlets are centrally air-conditioned, and stringently follow the ‘cold chain’ requirements that of maintaining specific temperatures – for specialized medicines, vaccinations, and injections. Besides providing a unique assortment of health goods & services along with a promise of genuine medicines at all times, these stores operate from 8 am to 11 PM everyday seven days a week and focus on providing a different customer experience. Right from the moment a customer steps in, he/she treated to an experience that matches the best global standards. Manned by licensed pharmacists and informed customer care executives to address all customer queries and assist them in the buying process, VIVA also offers free home delivery services.

Goyal revealed that according to World Health Organization (WHO) 35 percent of the world’s spurious drugs are produced in India. "Buying medicines only from reputed, well-established organized chemists is one way to strangle the spurious drug industry and VIVA is one sincere effort towards it,” Goyal asserted.

Keeping in mind the need of changing urban lifestyle VIVA also houses medicine support systems, vitamins minerals and supplements. It has an array of hair care, skin care, baby and child care, oral care, men and women care products and diet and nutrition supplements to choose from.
Through its mix of branded medicines and generic products, along with a wide range of FMCG and FMHG products Viva is a one-stop shop for all health and prevention needs for the society at large

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Rayat-Bahra group to hold placement drive with Infosys

Rayat-Bahra group to hold placement drive with Infosys
Infosys to hold placement drive at Rayat-Bahra

Kharar, January 11
The global IT giant, Infosys Technologies Limited would be holding a placement drive at Ryat-Bahra Center of Bio-Excellence, Kharar on January 15.
Infosys is holding this placement drive for students of Rayat-Bahra group under its campus recruitment programme 2009- 2010. The company would be recruiting systems engineer with a gross pay package of Rs 3.25 lacs per annum.
S Gurvinder Singh Bahra, the vice-chairman Rayat-Bahra group said that it was a matter of pride for the group that IT giant like Infosys was recruiting students from its campus. He said that during the training period, the selected students would be offered Rs 2.7 lac per annum.
After allocation of business units the students of BE/ B Tech/ MCA/ MSc selected would be offered Rs Rs. 3.25 lacs per annum, while those from ME/ MTech would be offered Rs. 3.50 lacs per annum.
The company would also be offering 15 percent training performance incentive to the selected candidates undergoing training with it. MCA / MSc / ME/ M Tech students minimum 60 percent marks in X and XII and 65 percent in post graduation are allowed to appear. Engineers BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech as well as MCA and M Sc from twenty- one enlisted disciplines are also eligible to appear for the placement drive.

It is pertinent to mention here that recently Rayat-Bahra Group has held campus placement fortnight for the students of B Tech 2010 of its Ropar and Mohali campus.
Companies offering a wide range of job profiles like software engineers, database developers, mechanical engineers, electronic engineers, program engineers etc participated in this drive offering package bracket of Rs. 2 lacs to Rs. 4.0 lacs. Around 300 students of Rayat-Bahra engineering colleges participated in this drive.
Dr. Sandeep Kaura, Assistant Managing Director, Rayat-Bahra said that in first phase of placements for B.Tech 2010 held in September and October 2009, as many as 267 students wree selected in companies like Panasonic Corporation, IBM India, J.K. Technosoft Ltd, Open Access Technology India, Hastie Engineers, Stanley Works and others.

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Rayat-Bahra group to hold placement drive with Infosys
Infosys to hold placement drive at Rayat-Bahra

Kharar, January 11
The global IT giant, Infosys Technologies Limited would be holding a placement drive at Ryat-Bahra Center of Bio-Excellence, Kharar on January 15.
Infosys is holding this placement drive for students of Rayat-Bahra group under its campus recruitment programme 2009- 2010. The company would be recruiting systems engineer with a gross pay package of Rs 3.25 lacs per annum.
S Gurvinder Singh Bahra, the vice-chairman Rayat-Bahra group said that it was a matter of pride for the group that IT giant like Infosys was recruiting students from its campus. He said that during the training period, the selected students would be offered Rs 2.7 lac per annum.
After allocation of business units the students of BE/ B Tech/ MCA/ MSc selected would be offered Rs Rs. 3.25 lacs per annum, while those from ME/ MTech would be offered Rs. 3.50 lacs per annum.
The company would also be offering 15 percent training performance incentive to the selected candidates undergoing training with it. MCA / MSc / ME/ M Tech students minimum 60 percent marks in X and XII and 65 percent in post graduation are allowed to appear. Engineers BE/ B.Tech/ ME/ M.Tech as well as MCA and M Sc from twenty- one enlisted disciplines are also eligible to appear for the placement drive.

It is pertinent to mention here that recently Rayat-Bahra Group has held campus placement fortnight for the students of B Tech 2010 of its Ropar and Mohali campus.
Companies offering a wide range of job profiles like software engineers, database developers, mechanical engineers, electronic engineers, program engineers etc participated in this drive offering package bracket of Rs. 2 lacs to Rs. 4.0 lacs. Around 300 students of Rayat-Bahra engineering colleges participated in this drive.
Dr. Sandeep Kaura, Assistant Managing Director, Rayat-Bahra said that in first phase of placements for B.Tech 2010 held in September and October 2009, as many as 267 students wree selected in companies like Panasonic Corporation, IBM India, J.K. Technosoft Ltd, Open Access Technology India, Hastie Engineers, Stanley Works and others.

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Ashmah International School faculty on learning expedition

Ashmah International School faculty on learning expedition
Ashmah School faculty attends workshop on upcoming challenges

Mohali, January 11
The faculty members of Ashmah international School, Mohali attended workshop preparing them to meet upcoming challenges in education.
Brigadier Jagdev, a renowned expert in academics and trends in teaching technology brushed up the teachers’ knowledge bank giving emphasis on continual learning amongst teachers.
“Teachers should work towards of their professional skills,” he said sharing the findings regarding educational system, innovative techniques and methods to make the system child centered.
The discussion brought out an interesting revelation about children of working mothers having higher stress levels than their home maker counterparts.
“The role of teacher assumes wider dimensions in such a scenario when cut-throat competition has failed to go down well with the students. With this, the stress level among kids is soaring,” Brig Jagdev explained.
He deliberated that apart from teaching teachers are required to bridge emotional gaps in the child caused due to changing family structures and socio-economic constraints.
The workshop aimed at equipping teachers with necessary skills to identify strengths and capacities of each student individually and thereby modifying teaching technique, to suit learner’s personality and potential.
Introducing this concept of tailor-made-teaching, Brigadier Jagdev also emphasized on development of teacher’s personality too and underlined that teachers themselves need to have strong leadership qualities and high motivational and commitment levels to be able to transmit the same to their students.
School director J.S. Kesar exhorted the efforts of principal Roopinder Ghuman in arranging this workshop.
Kesar said that at least three such workshops would be conducted in a year to update knowledge of teacher and enhance their teaching capabilities.
Roopinder Ghuman said workshop proved highly motivating and inspirational for teachers. She thanked Brig Jagdev for the workshop and added that its benefits would percolate down to the students’ level bringing a sea change.

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