Warring seeks MSP guarantee as promised to farmers Demands Rs 50-70 cr annual research grant for PAU Seeks debt relief for farmers on pattern of industry loan waiver Reveals, Punjab didn’t get a penny of Rs 1600 cr flood relief Demands withdrawal of the law on stubble burning Chandigarh/New Delhi 18 March ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today demanded that the government of India should bring the law to provide MSP guarantee to the farmers as had been promised to them when they withdrew their 15 month long strike against three farm laws. He also demanded Rs 50 crore to Rs 70 crores annual research grant for the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana to improve the research facilities for better agriculture. The Ludhiana MP made a strong case for providing debt relief to the small and marginal farmers through one time settlement by waiving off their interests. He asked, if the government can waive off loans worth Rs 1...
14th North India Patisserie Competition kicks off at CIHM
17 teams from seven states are participating in three day long event
Chandigarh 10 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : A three-day long 14th North India Patisserie Competition 2026 being organised by Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management (CIHM) and US Highbush Blueberry Council kicks off on Tuesday at CIHM Campus, Sector 42 amidst enthusiastic participation. Recognised as one of North India’s most prestigious pastry competitions, the event showcased young talent, innovation and excellence in contemporary patisserie.
As many as 17 teams, each comprising two students representing leading hotel management and culinary institutes from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The event is offering an engaging platform for aspiring pastry professionals to demonstrate technical expertise, creativity, and artistic finesse.A defining highlight of this edition was the mandatory use of USA Blueberries as the key ingredient across all categories. Participants showcased the versatility of USA Blueberries by incorporating them in various formats including frozen, purée, fruit fillings, freeze-dried and dried blueberries across competition segments such as Theme-Based Decorated Cakes, Plated Desserts, Breads, Petit Fours, Fondant Modelling and a Quiz Competition. Day one witnessed the competitions of Breads and Petit Fours.
The entries were evaluated by a distinguished jury panel comprising Chef Ashian Topno, Regional Head – Pillsbury India; Chef Guru Prakash Singh, Lead Chef & Bakery Application Specialist; Chef Satya Prakash, Executive Chef, Holiday Inn Chandigarh (IHG) and Chef Sandeep Kanoujia, Pastry Chef, Hyatt Regency Chandigarh who commended the participants for their skill, precision, and innovation.
Earlier in the day, Vishal Kalia, Principal, CIHM, Chandigarh and Raj Kapoor, India Representative, USA Blueberries inaugurated the event with the lighting of lamp and welcome address. Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Kalia, Principal, CIHM Chandigarh, said,
“The North India Patisserie Competition has grown into a benchmark event for culinary education in the region.”
Raj Kapoor, India Representative, USA Blueberry, added, “It is inspiring to see young chefs creatively exploring the versatility of USA Blueberries in modern patisserie. Our association with CIHM reflects our continued effort to engage with culinary institutions and promote premium global ingredients within India’s evolving food landscape.” The primary objective of the competition was to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations while providing students hands-on exposure to global ingredients, international benchmarks and contemporary pastry techniques.
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