In brief: Expo starts in Sector 17

Chandigarh: A four-day ARCHEX Expo, showcasing architectural products, began on Friday at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Organised by Minds Media & Management, the event will feature 250 stalls displaying over 3,000 products in categories like lighting, tiles, plumbing and more. It runs until February 10, with awards for innovative stalls. TNS

Bookings for Mahindra EV

Chandigarh: Mahindra Electric will open bookings for all variants of the XEV 9e and BE 6 SUVs on February 14. Deliveries begin mid-March for Pack Three, with others between June and August 2025. Prices range from Rs 18.90 lakh to Rs 30.50 lakh, excluding charger costs. TNS

Shobha Yatra taken out

Chandigarh: Kendriya Arya Sabha organised a grand Shobha Yatra to celebrate Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati’s 200th birth anniversary and Arya Samaj’s 150th foundation day. Inaugurated by Rahul Talwar, the procession featured tableaux on Vedic traditions, patriotism and Ayurveda. Vedic literature was distributed and a Rishi langar was held. TNS