National Consumer Day in Ludhiana on December 24

Sunday:Dec 22, 2019, 7:07 PM

Cabinet Minister B.B. Ashu to be the Chief Guest

Anindita Mitra takes stock of the arrangements

Anindita Mitra is Department Director of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs

Ludhiana: 22nd December 2019: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

On the occasion of National Consumer Day, a state-level function would be organised by the Punjab government in the Dr Manmohan Singh Auditorium of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana on December 24, 2019. Punjab Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Mr Bharat Bhushan Ashu would be the chief guest on the occasion.

Punjab Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department Director Mrs Anindita Mitra today visited the city and took stock of the ongoing arrangements. She was also accompanied by MC Councillor Mrs Mamta Ashu.

While providing information, Mrs Anindita Mitra informed that this function is being organised by the Punjab government for creating awareness amongst the consumers of Punjab state about their rights as well as about Consumer Protection Act 2019. She informed that a large number of consumers have been invited for this programme.

Mrs Mitra informed that the function would start at 10 am on December 24, 2019, and the subject experts would educate the masses about their rights under the Consumer Protection Act 2019. She informed that this programme would be presided over by Mr KAP Sinha, Secretary, Punjab Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department.

While taking stock of the arrangements, Mrs Mitra asked all the concerned officials to ensure that this function is successful. Prominent among those present on the occasion included Deputy Director Miss Sona Thind, DFSC’s Mr Sukhwinder Singh and Mrs Geeta Bishambu, DPRO Mr Prabhdeep Singh Nathowal, besides several others.

Farmers from Australia visited PAU

Friday: 6th Dec 2019, 4:36 PM

They also visited research farms of PAU

Ludhiana: 6th December 2019: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

A delegation of nine farmers from Australia visited Punjab Agricultural University to learn about latest agricultural technologies. They visited Skill Development Centre (SDC), research farms and various departments of PAU.

Dr Kiran Grover, senior extension specialist, highlighted the activities and training, conducted by the SDC for the farmers, farm women and the rural youth.

Dr Lavleesh Garg, extension specialist, informed about Punjab Agri-Business Incubators (PABI) project.

Earlier, Dr TS Riar, Associate Director (Skill Development), PAU, welcomed the visiting farmers and presented them a set of PAU publications.  

Meanwhile, the monthly training camp of PAU Flower Growers Club was held at PAU today in which 50 farmers participated. Dr Ranjit Singh and Dr Pankaj Kumar, floriculture experts, educated the farmers about the disease management in gladiolus.

Sardar Gurvinder Singh Sohi, President of the Club, proposed the vote of thanks.

Shri Prakash Javadekar at IFFI 2019 Opening Ceremony

Posted On: 20 NOV 2019 6:58PM by PIB Delhi

Single window system will attract more international filmmakers to India

IFFI 2019 will showcase more than 200 films from 76 countries
Russia to be the focus country

The Director of film ‘Commitment’ Semih Kaplanoglu, the Director of film ‘Coda’ Claude Lalonde along with Actress Kubra Kip and Ece Yuksel interacting with Media, at the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 22, 2019.

Goa: 20th November 2019: (PIB)::

Director of film ‘Son Rise’ Vibha Bakshi being felicitated,
during the 50th International Film Festival of India
(IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 21, 2019

In the luminous presence of two stalwarts of Indian cinema – Shri Amitabh Bachchan and Shri Rajinikanth, the golden jubilee edition of the International Film Festival of India got off to a mesmeric start at Panaji, Goa.  Ending the long wait of cinephiles across the world, 50th International Film Festival of India kick started in all its glitz and glamour.

At a grand ceremony hosted by the master of entertainment Shri Karan Johar, the great doyen of Indian cinema Shri Amitabh Bachchan and the ‘Thalaiva’ of Indian film industry Shri Rajinikanth flagged off the extravaganza and announced the festival open, in the presence of Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar and other official dignitaries. Shri Rajinikanth was conferred the 'Icon Of Golden Jubilee Award' for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, a first time award beginning with the 50th edition. One of French cinema's defining faces actress Ms. Isabelle Anne Madeleine Huppert was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award. 

The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting,  Shri Prakash Javadekar while speaking at the inaugural ceremony said that single window system introduced by the government will attract more international filmmakers to shoot their films in India. “ India has lots of scenic and beautiful shooting sites for national and international films but shooting at these locations requires around 15-20 permissions. Government is now preparing for single window arrangement which will take care of all the permissions and it will benefit places like Goa, Leh-Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar,” he said. 

Shri Javadekar pointed out that films, IT and music are India’s soft power and we have to take it forward. “Every film and character leaves a long lasting imprint on our mind and it has the power to change our thoughts and mood” he said. He added that the audience for Indian films is growing by leaps and bounds and people across the world really like to watch Indian movies even in China. 

“Many good films of the world will be showcased in this film festival and it will be a tribute to former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar,'' the Minister said.  He mentioned about a film in the festival which has been made by local artists of Goa based on the lives of visually impaired people.

Receiving the 'Icon Of Golden Jubilee Award, Shri Rajinikanth expressed his happiness to receive the prestigious award from Shri Amitabh Bachchan. He dedicated the award to all the producers, directors and technicians who worked in his films, his fans and people of Tamil Nadu. 

Shri Amitabh Bachchan expressing his happiness in being honoured stated, “I have no words to express my gratitude to IFFI for honouring me and having a retrospective of my films.”

Earlier, walking the Red Carpet of IFFI 50,  Shri Amitabh Bachchan said, “ Films have always been an integral part of our social life. To have a festival of this magnitude in Goa  exposes the Goans to what happens in the international world and also gives them an opportunity to meet and mix with people”. 

The Secretary Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Shri Amit Khare mentioned the noteworthy highlights of this year’s festival and noted the tremendous change in the last 50 editions from a participation of 23 countries in 1952, to 76 countries this year. 

The Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said that the IFFI package this year is an interesting mix of leisure and entertainment. “ IFFI bridges the gap between India and international film industry and provides the opportunity to explore the cinema,” he said.  “We should not forget the objectives of cinema as the mirror of our time and the reflection of our society,'' he added.

Lights and luminaries of film industry such as world known Cinematographer and Chairman of IFFI International Jury John Bailey; Indian film maker, and Chairman of Indian jury Shri Priyadarshan and other jury members of Indian and International jury, Maria Lemesheva, Head of Russian delegation, graced the opening ceremony. A host of celebrities sashayed the red carpet, adding to the pomp and gaiety of the function. 

As the festival glitters in its golden glory, former Goa Chief Minister late Manohar Parikkar, the man who made IFFI synonymous with Goa, was given a befitting tribute at the opening ceremony by  screening a short film depicting his contribution to IFFI. Legends of Indian film industry Shri Ramesh Sippy, Shri N. Chandra and Shir P.C. Sreeram were honoured at the inaugural ceremony. 

The inaugural ceremony of the festival also saw various senior official dignitaries such as Union Minister for AYUSH Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Babul Supriyo, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Shri Amit Khare, Prasar Bharati Chairman Shri A. Suryaprakash,  Central Board of Film Certification Chairman Shri Prasoon Joshi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Festival Director Shri Chaitanya Prasad, and Vice Chairman Entertainment Society of Goa.  Shri Subhash Phal Desai. 

Shri Prakash Javadekar released the commemorative postage stamp of 50th IFFI at the function. The inaugural ceremony also witnessed some enthralling audio visual performances which kept the audience spellbound through the evening. Noted music singer and composer Shankar Mahadevan and his band won the hearts with a spectacular performance that put the cinelovers and spectators in a frenzy. When rhymes and rhythms from different parts of  India juxtaposed with the beats of international sounds, it was a treat for the audience.

The festival opened with the Italian film ‘Despite the Fog’ directed by Goran Paskaljevic. The cast and crew of the film also participated in the screening. Around 7000 delegates are participating in the golden edition of IFFI. 

The 50th International Film Festival of India 2019 will witness over 200 acclaimed films from 76 countries, with Russia as the country of focus. It also includes 26 feature films and 15 non feature films in Indian panorama section. More than 10,000 people and film lovers are expected to participate in the golden jubilee edition.The festival ends on Thursday 28 November, 2019, in Panaji, Goa. (PIB)

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A pledge taking ceremony for saving water

Nov 16, 2019, 3:25 PM

Pledge taken at DD Jain Memorial College, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 16th November 2019: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

As per the appeal done by The Vidya Bharti, Zone Punjab a pledge taking ceremony for saving water was conducted on November 16, 2019 at Devki Devi Jain Memorial College, Ludhiana. This pledge for saving water was conducted in the continuation with the 550th celebration of Parkash Utsav of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji. Assistant Professor Ms. Gunjan Mittal of the Department of Mathematics delivered a lecture on the significance of water on the planet earth. She told the students about many ways how to save this elixir. She further urged the students to save this life giving resource. Then, she administered the pledge on saving water to all the students and staff members who took it enthusiastically in unison.

Nominations starts-No Nomination filed today

Monday: Sep 23, 2019, 7:22 PM

Voters should exercise their right to vote without any fear: DEO

Ludhiana: 23rd September 2019: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

The nominations for the Dakha by-election started today and on day one, no candidate filed their nomination papers. District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Mr Pradeep Kumar Agarwal informed that the candidates can file their nomination papers from 11 am to 3 pm till September 30, 2019. The scrutiny of nomination papers would be done on October 1, 2019, while the withdrawal of nominations can be done till October 3, 2019.

The polling of votes would be done on October 21, 2019, while the counting would be on October 24, 2019. He informed that there are 220 polling stations in Dakha assembly constituency-68, and there are 1,84,306 general voters along with 780 service voters.

He has also directed all department heads to ensure that political slogans, banners or advertisements etc on public properties should be removed immediately (within 24 hours in case of government buildings, within 48 hours on public places and within 72 hours on private properties). He also directed that it should be ensured that no permission should be granted to any candidate/political party for holding election canvassing, propaganda/public meeting from government rest house/dak bangla or any religious place.

Mr Agrawal clarified that candidates can spend a maximum of Rs 28 lakh for this by-election. He also informed that different cells such as flying squad, static surveillance team, expenditure monitoring cell, MCC and complaint cell, have been set up ay district level as well as constituency level. To check paid news in newspapers, a district level MCMC committee has also been set up.

He directed the owners of printing presses to ensure that at the time of printing any election material, name of publisher, name of person who gets it printed, quantity etc should be mentioned on the material without fail. He said that if they fail to comply with these directions, then action under section 127 A(2) of RP Act 1951, would be taken against them.

He also appealed to the public to exercise their right to vote in a free and fair manner without any fear. He also appealed to the political parties and prospective candidates to not use election material made of plastic.

A lecture on “Gender Diversity In Business Organizations”

Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 3:36 PM

Organized by the Anti Women Harassment Cell

Ludhiana: 22nd August 2019: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

A lecture on “Gender Diversity In Business Organizations” was organized by the Anti Women Harassment Cell of Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women, on 22nd August, 2019. Ms. Dipty Chander, President of E-MMA (France) an ‘International Organization, Head Office PARIS’ having 17 Branches in different countries was the resource person. She talked about the situation of women in technology and how to bring more diversity in technology in this field. Greater gender diversity in technology can impact businesses bottom lines as indicated by research studies. It can boost profits and increase productivity.

Dr. (Mrs.) Sarita Bahl, Principal of the college emphasized the importance of such lectures to motivate girl students to set high goals and make a mark in technological world of today.

GCG girls celebrated World Mosquito Day

Aug 22, 2019, 2:31 PM

The students also explained the safety measures

Ludhiana: 22nd August 2019: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

The department of Zoology of Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana celebrated World Mosquito Day under the aegis of Hon'ble Principal Dr. Manju Sahni. Students from B.Sc. (Medical) III acquainted hostlers and workers with various kinds of mosquitoes and their diseases through posters. The students also explained the safety measures related to it. Principal Dr. Manju Sahni appreciated the efforts to run this awareness programme under science society.  College vice principal Mrs. Varinderjit Kaur, Program inchaege Dr. Madhvi Vasisht, Mrs. Kirpal Kaur, Dr. Anita Joshi, Mrs. Kiran Gupta and Mr. Falwinder Verma took part in this awareness campaign.