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No respite from Chilly Weather ; Temperature dips to 4 degree ; Cold Wave will continue

SUMIT MALHOTRA
School News Network
Chandigarh, December 30 2019

The chilling winter waves of this season has broken the records with a dip in temperature to 4 degree celsius due to which the residents and commuters find it difficult to commute on roads during morning office hours. The same happens during late evening and at night. The addition of dense fog with cold winds added more trouble this morning with a low visibility. This leads to slow moving traffic and also cause severe accidents on highways. 

Dense fog covered the Sun on Monday. School News photo by Sumit Malhotra

The more difficult situation is being deal by cyclists and rickshaw pullers who has to drive physically to reach their respective destinations. 

Commuters brave dense fog on Zirakpur-Panchkula Highway. School News photo by Sumit Malhotra

As per Meteorological Department Chandigarh, the minimum temperature recorded today was 4 and maximum 11 degree celsius. Moreover the department suspects more cold wave in the coming days with light rain, thunderstorm and hail. Although the much awaited sunshine was enjoyed by residents throughout the day, however the same freezing weather conditions will prevails and people have to brave the  same in coming week.
On the contrary, residents are seen protecting themselves in various ways which not only includes wearing warm clothes but also covering each part of body to confront frosty winds. Moreover people also try to keep themselves warm by sitting/standing besides bonfire.

Below are the pictures which shows how people brave the weather conditions.

In Photos: Gurpurab celebrations in City

School News Network
Zirakpur, November 12 2019

Guru Nanak Jayanti (Birth Anniversary of founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji) is celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month, also known as Kartik Poornima. In photos, Devotees offer prayer to celebrate Gurpurab; Illuminated Gurdwara Bouli Sahib Patshahi Dasvi.

Photos: SUMIT MALHOTRA

Standalone : In Photos : Rain Dips Temperature with rise in Cold Waves

SUMIT MALHOTRA
School News Network
Chandigarh, December 12 2018

The continuous downpour throughout the day dips the temperature, left with shivering cold waves for the residents of city.
School News Photos by SUMIT MALHOTRA

Photo Feature : Nagar Kirtan to mark Gurpurab in Dhakoli, Zirakpur

School News Network
Zirakpur, November 22 2018

An Art of Giving Life to Mud

SUMIT MALHOTRA
School News Network
Chandigarh, September 14 2018

As the season of festivity begins, the artists at Kalibari Temple located in sector 47, Chandigarh started creating Idols of Lord Ganesha while working day and night. The marvellous creation of these artists can be clearly seen in the Idols in which they put life to the mud with combination of colours.

An artist from Kolkata giving final touches to the Idols of Lord Ganesha at Kalibari Temple in Chandigarh.  Photo by Sumit Malhotra

We come from Kolkata specially to design these Idols and when our work finishes, we return back every year, as told by the artists while giving final touches to the art. The main artist and owner of place Khokan Adhikari said that we make the Idols of not only Ganesha but we make all kinds of Idols, also deals in electric jhankis.

An artist giving final touches to the Idols of Lord Ganesha. Photo by Sumit Malhotra 

Speaking further he said, these Idols are made of clay, cement, POP and fiber, but for the purpose of immersion we uses mud and clay only which easily gets dissolve in water during the ritual. When asked about the number, he told that we have yet made more than 250 Idols of Lord Ganesha of different sizes which are being purchased by local residents to celebrate the occasion.

A customer check ahead of purchasing the Idols at Kalibari Temple in Chandigarh.  Photo by Sumit Malhotra

 More will be created as per demand or till day of Ganesha Visarjan, he added.

In Photos : Contemporary Perspective of "Maa Durga" showcased in form of Dance

School News Network
Chandigarh, May 18 2018

Students of Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh performed spectacular dance ballet "Annant Swaroopa", a unique and contemporary perspective of 'Maa Durga' under the direction of eminent Kathak exponent Dr Samira Koser at Tagore Theatre in sector 18 of Chandigarh on Thursday.    
Photos by Sumit Malhotra/School News

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Hailstorm hits Chandigarh City :- A Photo Story

SUMIT MALHOTRA
School News Network
Chandigarh, May 08 2018

The storm which was highly expected didn't hit the city but heavy rainfall with hailstorm was wittnesse by the residents of Chandigarh on Tuesday evening. The heavy downpour lashed the city roads which resulted in water logging in many parts of city.
Below are the images which clearly describes the weather and it's aftermaths.

Thousands participate in "Mirchi Neon Run" in Chandigarh

School News Network
Chandigarh, March 22 2018

Huge number of city residents participate in "Mirchi Neon Run" which was organised by Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM at Circus Ground in Chandigarh. Residents of all age group participated with great enthusiasm. Students from various colleges also took part. Prior to Run, various activities were organised such as awareness program by Chandigarh Traffic Police to wear helmets, a special "No Honking Drive" which is being started by Chandigarh Traffic Police in City was also informed to the youth. Zumba Dance workout which was much enjoyed by all participants present was a warm-up activity. UT Mayor Davesh Moudgil with Punjabi Actor and Singer Ranjit Bawa.

Here are few glimpses which shows the activities and run.    Photos by Sumit Malhotra

Students of Aryans Group of Colleges participates in Mirchi Neon Run in Chandigarh.

City residents participates in Mirchi Neon Run in Chandigarh.

Participants warm up with Zumba Dance prior to Mirchi Neon Run in Chandigarh.

Participants warm up with Zumba Dance prior to Mirchi Neon Run in Chandigarh.

Participants warm up with Zumba Dance prior to Mirchi Neon Run in Chandigarh.

Girls enjoy during Mirchi Neon Run in Chandigarh.

RJ's of Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM participates in activity organised by Chandigarh Traffic Police during Mirchi Neon Run in Chandigarh.

Gippy Grewal fascinate fans with his Hit Punjabi Numbers

School News Network
Chandigarh, March 10 2018

Eminent Punjabi Singer and Actor Gippy Grewal performs during International Women's Day celebrations organised by Chandigarh Tourism and Municipal Corporation at sector 17 Plaza in Chandigarh on Friday. Photos by Sumit Malhotra

Gippy Grewal performs at Plaza in Chandigarh.

Gippy Grewal performs at Plaza in Chandigarh.

Gippy Grewal performs at Plaza in Chandigarh.

Gippy Grewal performs at Plaza in Chandigarh.

Fans enjoy the performance at plaza in Chandigarh.

Fans enjoy the performance at plaza in Chandigarh.

UT Mayor Davesh Moudgil and Chairman Aryans Group of Colleges, Dr Anshu Kataria felicitate Gippy Grewal during the event in Chandigarh.