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...
ICI Noida emerges overall champion at 14th North India Patisserie Competition 2026Vivek Atray felicitated the winners
Chandigarh 12 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The three-day 14th North India Patisserie Competition 2026 concluded at the Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management (CIHM), Sector 42 with Indian Culinary Institute (ICI) Noida being crowned the Overall Winner. Organised by CIHM in association with US Highbush Blueberry Council, the event witnessed participation from 17 teams representing leading hotel management institutes across seven states of North India.
The Closing and Prize Distribution Ceremony was graced by Vivek Atray (Ex-IAS), eminent motivational speaker who felicitated the winners in the presence of CIHM Principal Vishal Kalia. Addressing the budding chefs, he lauded their passion, discipline and pursuit of excellence, encouraging them to continuously innovate and uphold the highest professional standards. A defining highlight of this edition was the mandatory incorporation of USA Blueberries across all categories. Participants showcased exceptional versatility by creatively using blueberries in frozen, purée, fruit fillings, freeze-dried and dried formats, elevating both flavour profiles and visual appeal.In the Bread Competition, ICI Noida secured the top position, followed by IHM Shimla in second place and IHM Pusa in third. In the Petit Fours category, ICI Noida once again emerged victorious with IHM Yamunanagar finishing second and IHM Pusa third. The Plated Desserts competition saw ICI Noida clinch the title while Chitkara University secured the second position and IHM Kurukshetra stood third. In the Cake Competition, IHM Pusa took the top honours, Chandigarh University was declared runner-up and ICI Noida finished third. The Quiz Competition was won by IHM Pusa followed by ICI Noida in second place and Chandigarh University in third. In the Fondant Modelling Competition, IHM Shimla secured first place, Chitkara University finished second and CGC Landran claimed the third position.
In the Overall Championship standings, ICI Noida lifted the winner’s trophy, IHM Pusa finished second and IHM Shimla secured third place. The competition was judged by an esteemed 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).
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