5th Panchkula District Shastrang Championship Concludes Successfully

 

Panchkula, August 24, 2025:

The 5th Panchkula District Shastrang Championship was successfully held on 23rd and 24th August 2025 at Shastrang, SCO-193, 2nd Floor, Sector-16, Panchkula. The two-day championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 100 young athletes across various schools of Panchkula.

"We are thrilled by the energy and talent showcased by the young athletes during the championship. Each year, the level of competition and spirit of sportsmanship continues to grow. Our aim is not only to promote Shastrang as a martial art but also to instill the values of discipline, self-confidence, and respect among the youth," said  Grandmaster Mr. Bikram Singh Thapa, 9th Degree Black Belt.

Participants competed in multiple age categories – Under-10, Under-14, Under-17, Under-19, Under-22, and Above-22 (Boys & Girls) – across a variety of events including Target Drill, Defence Drill, Air Shield Combat, Combat Combo, and Speed Combat.

The medal ceremony, held on the evening of 24th August, was graced by Shri Anurag Aggarwal, IAS, additional Chief Secretary to Government, Haryana, PW (B&R) and Architecture Department, Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation & Water Resources, and Advisor, Haryana Saraswati Heritage Board, as the Chief Guest.

Addressing the young athletes, Shri Aggarwal commended their dedication and highlighted the importance of learning self-defence skills in today’s world. He encouraged parents to actively support their children's interest in martial arts and emphasized its role in fostering discipline, confidence, and physical fitness.

Around 100 young participants competed in the U-10, U-14, U-17, U-19, U-22 & A-22 (Boys & Girls) categories, representing various schools of Panchkula. The championship featured the following events: Target Drill, Defence Drill, Air Shield Combat, Combat Combo, and Speed Combat.

The results of the championship are as follows:

In the Target Drill Boys category, Rishik Gupta (Shastrang) and Saurav Kumar (Lohia) secured 1st place in their respective Under 10 and Under 14 weight classes. Sarthak Bhardwaj (Shastrang) also won 1st in the Under 14, 52 & Above class. For Under 17, Anas Salmani (MRA) and Shivam Sharma (Shastrang) were 1st in their weight classes. Garv Khosla (Shastrang) won 1st in the Under 22, 66-69 weight class, and Kamal (Shastrang) was 1st in the Above 22, 72-75 weight class.

In Defense Drill Boys, Rishik Gupta (Shastrang) was 1st in the Under 10, 24-28 weight class. Ibhav (Valley) and Inder Prasad (Shastrang) secured 1st place in their Under 14 and Under 17 categories, respectively.

For Air Shield Combat, Aariv Sharma (Shastrang) was 1st in the Under 17, 60 & Above category. Kunal (Shastrang) and Ravi Kumar (Shastrang) also achieved 1st place in their Under 19 and Above 22 weight classes.

In the Target Drill Girls category, Aradhita Grover (Shastrang) and Shambhavi Sood (Shastrang) placed 1st in their Under 10 weight classes. Reet Arora (Shastang), Shanaya (Xavier), Amaira Grover (Shastrang), and Ananya Rana (Shastrang) all secured 1st place in their respective Under 14 and Under 17 categories. Kanchan (Shastrang) won 1st in the Under 19, 42-45 weight class.

In Defense Drill Girls, Anaysha Chauhan (Shastrang), Alankrita Singh (Shastrang), Tanishi Bhardwaj (Shastrang), and Deeya Patwal (Shastrang) all achieved 1st place in their respective Under 10, Under 14, and Under 17 weight classes.

Anjali Kumari (Shastrang) was 1st in the Air Shield Combat Girls, Above 22, 51-54 weight class.

In Speed Combat Girls, Manasvi (Shastrang) was 1st in the Under 10, 8-10 weight class.

In Combat Combo Girls, Shambhavi (Shastrang) was 1st in the Under 10, 8-10 weight class.

‘Woodesign Creators’ unveils expansive designer furniture showroom

Mohali, August 21, 2025: ‘Woodesign Creators’, an expansive designer furniture showroom, has been unveiled in Mohali on the Lakhnaur Pind Road, Industrial Area, Sector 75. The showroom offers everything from heritage handcrafted furniture to modern office and residential designs. At the ‘Woodesign Creators’ furniture showroom in Mohali a huge space has been dedicated to an impressive and well-curated furniture display.

The venture is part of a new vertical of the well-known Vinod Furniture of Nabha, Punjab, also popularly called Vinod Furniture ‘Nabha Wale’. The Jindal family that runs the furniture showroom in Nabha, has 50 years of experience in the business. This family of 'furniture industry entrepreneurs' has now brought its knowhow in furniture design, manufacturing and sales to tricity, by establishing ‘Woodesign Creators’ in Mohali.  

Ashok Jindal, Chairman & Managing Director(CMD) of ‘Woodesign Creators’ along with his sons - Sahil and Dikshant Jindal both Directors at  ‘Woodesign Creators’, and his daugher-in-law - Sahil's wife Helly Jindal, shared details about the venture at a press conference held on the occasion of the opening of ‘Woodesign Creators’.

Ashok Jindal, said, “Furniture is often a once-in-a-lifetime investment for families, and our goal is to create pieces that combine durability, artistry, and timeless appeal. Teak wood remains our hallmark, supported by the craftsmanship of highly skilled artisans.”

Ashok Jindal further said, “There is no wood in the world like Indian teak, and no artistry like that of our skilled craftsmen. These advantages make our products competitive for exports, and we are already in discussions to expand into markets such as the US, Canada, Dubai, and Australia.”

Ashok Jindal, added, “We started small, but with consistent hard work and focus on quality, we are now ready to serve customers not just across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the Chandigarh Capital Region, but also to take our vision international."

Director Dikshant Jindal, who has pursued professional training in furniture and interior designing, will lead operations at the Mohali showroom, equipped with his experience and expertise in designing of furniture as also interior designing. The other family members who are part of the business include Ashok Jindal’s wife Anupam Jindal and his other son - Sahil Jindal too. Sahil's wife Helly Jindal is also actively participating in the day to day running of the business.  This makes the enterprise a truly family-driven one.

Dikshant Jindal said, “Our objective is to deliver world-class quality, exquisite designs, and personalized service to customers. We are equally committed to after-sales service, ensuring customer satisfaction remains at the heart of our philosophy.”

On being asked on why Chandigarh capital region was chosen to expand Dikshant said, “’Woodesign Creations’ stands as a symbol of artistic mastery, innovation, and trust, and for these reasons we already have a good customer base of premium clients in the tricity, this was one of the reasons that motivated us to enter Chandigarh region through a well spread out showroom in Mohali.”

Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Made in India’ vision, ‘Woodesign Creators’ is proud to manufacture entirely in India, employing local artisans and designers. Ashok Jindal, a self-professed nationalist, stated that the brand’s ethos reflects his belief in building world-class Indian products for both domestic and global audiences.

The new showroom launch underscores; 'Woodesign Creators’ mission with its rich heritage, forward-looking design capabilities, and strong commitment to excellence, the brand is set to become a benchmark in premium furniture and interior solutions.

India to Participate in 4th Johor President Cup Karate Championship 2025 in Malaysia

The Budo Kai Do Mixed Martial Arts Federation of India is proud to announce that a 24-member Indian contingent will be representing the country at the 4th Johor President Cup Karate Championship 2025, which will be held from 22nd to 24th August 2025 in Johor, Malaysia. The Indian team comprises 18 talented players, accompanied by 5 experienced coaches and 1 team manager, all prepared to showcase their skills and determination at this prestigious international event.

The players representing India include Mohit, Ankit, Sanyog, Ashu, Rohit, Gurleen Singh, Jaswinder Singh, Lovepreet Singh, Kamalpreet Kaur, Amandeep Kaur, and Harsimrat Kaur. Supporting them are the dedicated coaches—Naveen Kumar, Swaran Singh, Yogesh Kumar, Tejinder Pal Singh, and Usha Rani from Nawanshehar—who have played a vital role in preparing the athletes for the competition.

Sharanjeet Singh, President of the Budo Kai Do Mixed Martial Arts Federation of India, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire contingent. He expressed pride in the team's efforts and wished them success, saying, "We are immensely proud of our athletes and coaches. I wish the entire team the very best and hope they bring glory to the nation. Their dedication and hard work will surely make India proud."

The Federation continues to support and develop martial arts across the country, fostering talent and encouraging participation in international platforms to elevate India’s presence in the global martial arts community.

CANARA BANK ORGANIZES A MEGA FINANCIAL INCLUSION SATURATION CAMPAIGN

Chandigarh, 21st August 2025: Canara Bank, Regional Office, Chandigarh organized a Mega Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign today in Kurali, District Mohali. 

The event was graced by Sh. Bhavendra Kumar, Executive Director from Canara Bank, Head Office, Bengaluru, and chief guest Sh. Pankaj Setia, General Manager RBI, Chandigarh and Sh. Manoj Kumar Das, General Manager & Circle Head, Canara Bank, Chandigarh. Sh. Bhavendra Kumar, Executive Director, Canara Bank spoke about the Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign in his address. He also discussed about a Canara Bank Savings Bank Account specially designed for women. He highlighted the active role of Canara Bank in reaching customers and helping them for providing banking services. 

The participants were made aware on PMJDY account opening, enrolments of PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY, Re-KYC of all savings bank accounts where KYC is due. All the dignitaries interacted with the participants. Canara Bank also handed over cheque of worth Rs. 6.00 lakh were also presented to the beneficiaries of PMSBY and PMJJBY. 

50 PMJJBY, 50 PMSBY and 25 APY enrolments were done on the spot and also 50 PMJDY Accounts were opened of the participants today. The event saw a good number of footfalls of participants.

Other dignitaries present at the Expo were Sh. Rajeev Kumar, Deputy General Manager, Chandigarh, Circle Office, Sh. B Ravi, Regional Head and Deputy General Manager, Chandigarh Regional Office, Canara Bank & Sh. M. K. Bhardwaj, Lead District Manager and Sh. Naveen Kumar AC, Asst. General Manager, Canara Bank.

ASUS strengthens pan India retail strategy with the launch of Hybrid Store in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, 21st August 2025: As a step towards strengthening the brand’s retail footprint across the country, ASUS India, Taiwanese tech giant today announced the launch of Hybrid Store in Ludhiana.The new Hybrid store is spread across 650 sq. ft. and is set to host an extensive range of electronics and computer hardware, including the ASUS flagship products such as Vivobook, Zenbook, Republic of Gamers (ROG) laptops, Gaming Desktops, All-in-One Desktops, and accessories. This is the brand’s 1st Hybrid store located in Ludhianataking the total count to 15 stores in Punjab.

 

Talking about the expansion, Jignesh Bhavsar, National Sales Manager – PC & Gaming Business, ASUS India, said, “We are delighted to announce the expansion of our retail footprint in India.Punjab being a vital market for us, the inauguration of the new brandstore in the promising city, Ludhiana will play a pivotal step towards empowering consumers across different regions of the country with aunique experience of our latest innovation. With a strategic retail expansion approach, we will continue to create more interaction and new touchpoints for our users.”

 

As part of the festive offers, ASUS is rolling out exclusive warranty extension packages and accessory bundles with Laptops starting @ just Rs 99/-.

5th Panchkula District Shastrang Championship 2025-26

Panchkula, August 23, 2025 – The 5th Panchkula District Shastrang Championship 2025-26 is being organized by Shastrang, Panchkula at Shastrang, SCO-193, 2nd Floor, Sector 16, Panchkula, Haryana. The championship aims to promote discipline, confidence, and physical fitness among the youth through the Indian modern martial art of Shastrang.

Around 100 students from various reputed schools of Panchkula will be showcasing their skills and spirit of sportsmanship in this event. The events are Combat Combo, Speed Combat, Target Drill, Defence Drill and Airshield Combat. Participating schools include St. Xavier's High School, Valley Public School, Amravati Vidyalaya, Lohia International School, and many more.

The championship will serve as a platform for young martial artists to demonstrate their dedication, talent, and hard work. It also encourages inter-school bonding and the promotion of self-defense awareness among children.

This tournament is expected to inspire students towards martial arts and motivate them to continue their journey in Shastrang with greater zeal.

"निष्काम कर्म ही सच्ची पूजा है" — समाजसेवी अमिताभ रूंगटा

 श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी पर पुरुषोत्तम दास रूंगटा चैरिटेबल ट्रस्ट ने आयोजित किया 178वां अन्न भंडारा

पंचकूला, 16 अगस्त 2025: श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी के पावन अवसर पर पुरुषोत्तम दास रूंगटा चैरिटेबल ट्रस्ट ने अपना 178वां अन्न भंडारा इंडस्ट्रियल एरिया, फेज-1, पंचकूला में सफलतापूर्वक आयोजित किया। इस अवसर पर ट्रस्ट के पदाधिकारी व सदस्य सेवा भाव से उपस्थित रहे और सैकड़ों लोगों ने प्रसाद स्वरूप भंडारा ग्रहण किया।

ट्रस्ट के संस्थापक अमिताभ रूंगटा ने कहा कि जन्माष्टमी का पर्व भगवान श्रीकृष्ण की शिक्षाओं और आदर्शों को आत्मसात करने का दिन है। उन्होंने भगवान कृष्ण की महिमा का गुणगान करते हुए कहा कि अन्न भंडारा केवल भोजन परोसने का कार्यक्रम नहीं, बल्कि यह सेवा, दया और करुणा का प्रतीक है। रूंगटा ने गीता के उपदेश का उल्लेख करते हुए कहा कि निष्काम कर्म ही सच्ची पूजा है, और जब हम दूसरों की भलाई के लिए काम करते हैं तो वही भगवान की सच्ची आराधना होती है।

उन्होंने बताया कि ऐसे आयोजनों से समाज में आपसी भाईचारा और सहयोग की भावना मज़बूत होती है तथा प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को यह संदेश मिलता है कि सच्ची भक्ति वही है जो दूसरों की सेवा में समर्पित हो।  उन्होंने आगे कहा कि ट्रस्ट का उद्देश्य समाज की सेवा करना और जरूरतमंदों तक सहयोग पहुँचाना है।

इस अवसर पर आयोजकों ने “राधे कृष्ण” के जयकारों के साथ अन्न भंडारा लोगों को परोसा ।