PSPCl Sports meet gets underway
Patiala: Punjab State Power Corporation limited (PSPCl) is playing a very important role in the economic progress of the State, said GS Bachi, Director Administration PSPCl while inaugurating the 39th All India Electricity Sports Control Board Kabaddi, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding tournaments. Bachi said that around 450 sportspersons from 21 States of the nation are participating in these tournaments. He assured that PSPCl will make untiring efforts for the upliftment of sportspersons. He added that PSPCl has played a major role in the field of sports and produced many national and International players of repute which has brought glory not only for PSPCl but also for Punjab and India. He appreciated the efforts of the organising committee for the comfortable stay of the sports persons who has come from different States of the country.
Forum of regulators visits Bhakra-Nangal
Chandigarh: The Forum of Regulators (Electricity-FOR), the apex national body for harmonisation of regulations in the power sector all over the country, visited Bhakra-Nangal Project on Saturday. Constituted under the Indian Electricity Act-2003, the Forum comprises chairpersons of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs). During the visit, the delegation comprising more than 25 members were shown around the Bhakra Dam and its power houses by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) chairman AB Agrawal. The BBMB’s emphasis on impeccable maintenance, housekeeping and safety was appreciated.
central bank holds blood donation camp
Chandigarh: Central Bank of India in collaboration with Anti Corruption and Anti Crime Organisation held a blood donation camp here on Sunday. The camp was inaugurated by Jagdish Singh Diwan, national president of Anti Corruption and Anti Crime Organisation. A team of doctors led by Dr Suchet Sachdev, assistant professor from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research conducted the blood donation camp. In this camp, 157 persons registered for donation of blood. 117 persons were found suitable for blood donation and donated the blood.
Aryans Job Fest to be held today
Chandigarh: 48 companies will participate in Aryans Job Fest, organised by Aryans Group of Colleges to recruit the students of northern region for 849 vacancies. Apart from the Tricity, thousands of students from north India are expected to participate in the fest, said Dr Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges. Tejinder Kaur, Training and Placement Officer, Aryans Group said that in this fest, job opportunities would be available for B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, Diploma etc. The details of the companies including the eligibility criteria, number of vacancies, package, job profile etc. are already available on the Aryans website i.e., www.aryans.edu.in. She added that students need to carry 10 copies of their resumés and passport size photograph with them.
CMA celebrates 47th Foundation Day
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) celebrated its 47th Foundation Day on Sunday at PHD Chamber, Sector 31 here. On this occasion, workshops namely Growing Talent through New Model of Higher Education by Gurmeet Singh, chairman of Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Bathinda and on How to control Stress by Col Gursewak Singh were organised. AK Gandhi, President, CMA presided over the event. Gurmeet Singh with multifarious experience in the education sector, justified his subject that new model of higher education was indeed instrumental in growing talent in our country.
Harley-Davidson kicks off 2nd hog rally
Chandigarh: Thousands of Harley-Davidson motorcycles took to the streets of Goa again when the India Harley Owners Group (HOG) rally returned to the city. The rumble of motorcycle engines echoed as more than 1,000 HOG members from 13 chapters in India bound by passion for motorcycling and the freedom of the open road got together when the brotherhood beckoned. The new Harley-Davidson Street 750 was unveiled at the event, receiving a thundering response from owners and enthusiasts. Anoop Prakash, managing director, Harley-Davidson India, said, “In just its second year, India National HOG rally was hugely successful with more than 1,000 proud Harley owners riding together from across the country.”
HSSC invites applications to fill 8,672 slots
Chandigarh: Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has invited online applications from eligible candidates to fill up 8,672 vacancies of different categories of posts in various Departments, Boards and Corporations in the State. A spokesman said that out of the total vacancies advertised, 6,783 posts would be of clerks, 297 of steno-typist (Hindi), 349 of steno-typist (English), 311 of steno-typist of both languages, 23 posts of junior scale stenographer (JSS) English,12 of JSS Hindi, 85 of JSS both languages, 13 of senior scale stenographer (SSS) English, two of SSS Hindi, 54 of SSS both languages, 379 posts of drivers for light transport vehicles, 341 of drivers for heavy transport vehicles, 13 of tractor drivers for Urban local Bodies Department, four of tractor drivers in Horticulture Department and six posts of drivers in Rajya Sainik Board. The closing date for receipt of online applications would be February 19 and fee prescribed for each category could be deposited up to February 21 through online generated fee challan in any branch of State Bank of Patiala before the due date.