PPCB inspects bullet motorcycle Rally
Mohali: Just a few minutes before a Bullet motorcycle rally was about to start at 6 am on Sunday, a joint team of Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) officials and traffic police officers reached the venue to check any violation. A fun rally was organised by a group of bullet motorcycle riders, from Mohali to Patiala, wherein about 60 bike-riders participated. A PPCB team was deployed to check any cracker sound emitting silencer fitted with the bullet motorcycle which has been banned by the Board vide its September 2017 order. The team found no violation of silencers, and advised the riders to comply with the ban order in letter and spirit.
Promo run for marathon held
Chandigarh: With the 1st International Chandigarh Marathon scheduled to be held on December 10, a promo run was held by Sports 13, the company which is organising the marathon in association with Chandigarh Administration. The promo run saw as many as 300 runners taking part in it. There were two categories under which the run - Fun Maza Run and Competitive. The Fun Maza Run covered a distance of 5 kms and Competitive Race 10 Kms. Mementos were also given to runners who got 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the Competitive category. A 3-day marathon expo will take place prior to the main event at leisure Valley, Sector 10 here on December 7-8.
A 2-day special marathon clinic will also be organised by Asian Gold Medalist Dr Sunita Godara.
Bajaj Awards to be presented by Arun Jaitley
Chandigarh: The 40th edition of Annual Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation Awards, scheduled on October 28 will felicitate achievers in the fields of humanitarian activities and Gandhian constructive programme. These awards are presented every year in honor of the birth anniversary of Jamnalal Bajaj and to globally propagate his ideals. This year, the chief guest will be Arun Jaitley, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs. The acclaimed winners will be felicitated at a special function in Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba, Mumbai. Each award category consists of a Citation, a Trophy and a Cash Prize of Rs 10,00,000.
Steelbird launches “SBA-2” Helmets
Chandigarh: Steelbird Hi-Tech India limited, Asia’s Helmet manufacturer has taken a step forward with “SBA-2 helmets” designed especially for the ultra protection of the riders. The biggest USP of this model is its visor. SBA-2 boasts of the longest visor in the helmet industry. The model is designed in Italy BY the most adept designers. Synergizing superior quality, effective performance and advanced technology”SBA-2” helmets offers inventive characteristics and unmatched international safety standards.
Sanjay Tandon flags-off Walkathon
Chandigarh: The city president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sanjay Tandon, flagged- off Walkathon to promote clean city, save water and pollution free environment. The initiative was taken by Swami Gurukirpanand & Swami Umeshanand, of Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan from Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Sector-32 here. While speaking on the occasion, he said, “We all are inhabitants of this mother earth and everyone is a stakeholder. Each person can contributing towards keeping the city clean, save water and protecting the environment”. Sanjay Tandon was accompanied by Justice KC Puri (retd), UT Home Secretary Anurag Aggarwal, Mayor Asha Jaiswal and Baldev Raj Mahajan Advocate General Haryana.