Shoolini University signs MoU with Chinese University
Solan: Recognising the demand for Yoga experts internationally, Shoolini University has signed an MoU with China’s reputed varsity, Yunnan Minzu University under an exchange-program, which shall commence around the International Yoga Day, on June 21this year.
The MoU was signed in New Delhi where a Shoolini University delegation was led by Vice Chancellor Prof PK Khosla. With an aim to spread India’s traditional knowledge worldwide and introduce the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi – a form of martial arts that has profound benefits on one’s mental and physical fitness - Shoolini University shall be sending a five-member delegation headed by Prof. himself to Yunnan Minzu University. Under this exchange program, the students from the Chinese varsity shall be studying at Shoolini for one semester.
Dermatology Dept brings laurels to PGIMER
Chandigarh: The recently concluded 46th national conference of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and leprologists (IADVl), DERMACON 2018 at Kochi, Kerala was a special event for the PGIMER Department of Dermatology as the resident doctors made the Department and Institute proud. The team of Dr. Vishal Thakur and Dr. Afra TP, final year, junior residents won the prestigious IADVl-GSK National Quiz for post-graduates (IGNQPP). The quiz was a keenly contested competition amongst 17 participating teams from all over India. Dr. Sheetanshu Kumar, Senior Resident of the same department was awarded the prestigious Dr B V Satyanarayana Memorial Award for the Best Thesis for the year 2017 for his work on Pemphigus Vulgaris.
Panchkula colleges, schools to host road safety awareness workshops
Panchkula: Citizens Awareness Group with support from Consumer VOICE, Delhi will organize annual road safety week on the theme 5 Days 5 Pledges- for road safety from February 1 to 7. As a part of the awareness campaign, workshops have been planned in Panchkula schools and colleges. Surinder Verma, chairman, Citizens Awareness Group said “In the state of Haryana alone 11,234 road crashes, 10,531 injuries and 5,024 road fatalities took place in the year 2016 as per the report released by MoRTH. We are educating and spreading awareness on this crucial issue of road safety among the youths.” Vivek Atray, former Panchkula Deputy Commissioner said, “Road Safety is a major concern for each citizen. Particularly in Panchkula and surrounding areas where there is a tendency to flout traffic rules. Prioritising road safety in each person's mind is the key.”
99 couples tie knot at Nirankari mass marriages
Chandigarh: Sant Nirankari Mission on Saturday organized mass marriage where 99 couples tied their nuptial knot in the presence of Satguru Mata Savinder Hardev Ji Maharaj and large number of devotees at Kharghar in Mumbai. While 40 bridegrooms and 41 brides belonged to Mumbai, 44 bridegrooms and 46 brides came from other parts of Maharashtra. Besides, 14 bridegrooms and 11 brides belonged to various states of India including Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chandigarh, etc. One couple has come from USA.
Cricket Ground & Academy unveiled
Zirakpur: With a vision to promote sports among school children, Dikshant School has unveiled a Cricket Ground & Academy at its Dikshant Global School, VIP Road premises. The cricket academy was inaugurated by the famous film maker and screen writer, Abhinav Kashyap, whom the world knows for his blockbusters- Dabangg and Besharam. Invited as the chief guest Kashyap announced the start of ceremony after the ribbon cutting.
IDP Education to organize education fair
Jalandhar: IDP Education India will organize the UK, Canada & New Zealand education fair in Jalandhar at Country & suites on February 10, from 1 pm – 5 pm for students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad. The fair spread across 20 cities will bring together prominent universities and educational institutes from UK, Canada & New Zealand under one roof. The fair will kick start on February 10 at Jalandhar and conclude in Nagpur on March 5. In addition to Jalandhar and Nagpur, the fair will be organized in cities of Chandigarh ludhiana, Gurgaon, Delhi among others.
Think Tank SUVICHAR holds seminar
Chandigarh: Think Tank SUVICHAR organised a seminar at Gurukul Global School on the topic “Making India a Sports Super Power.” Seminar was organised for the students of classes VIII to XI. SUVICHAR is a forum of Thought leaders having an experience and an insight of various sectors that are an integral part of our society's functioning. General VP Malik, PVSM, AVSM, former Army Chief, was the chief guest on the occasion. He motivated students to adopt at least one sport for their all-round development.
Special 10th anniversary edition of ‘I Too Had a love Story' launched
Chandigarh: landmark bookstores will celebrate ten years of ‘I Too Had a love Story' written by author Ravinder Singh. A special 10th anniversary edition was also launched at landmark Elante Mall. The edition was released by the author himself. On this occasion, not only can fans bought the book but also got a chance to interact with the author. 'I Too Had a love Story' is an English autobiographical novel written by Ravinder Singh, first published in 2008.
IDBI exhibits improved performance
Chandigarh: The state-run lender IDBI bank Q3 standalone loss narrowed down to Rs 1,524.31 crore against Rs 2,255 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal. Net interest income (NII) for the quarter under review more than doubled to Rs 1,665.51 crore. For the December quarter 2016, it stood at Rs 813.25 crore. Operating profit (OP) increased by 680% to Rs 1, 420 crore for QE Dec 2017 from Rs .182 crore for QE Dec 2016. Kumar Neel lohit, CGM & Zonal Head, Chandigarh Zone, said “It is the mission of the bank to continuously strive to delight customers with our excellent service and comprehensive suite of best-in-class financial solutions. The bank has been ranked number 1 in customer experience by Forrester Research Inc which was released in December 2017”
Sukhbir hails Gill, Abhishek as ambassadors of Punjab's glory
Chandigarh: Hailing Shubhman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and the members of under 19 World Cup winning Indian cricket team, SAD president and Punjab’s former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal on Sunday described them as “ambassadors of Punjab and of the glory of its youth throughout the world”.
Sukhbir also congratulated Gill, the highest run-getter for India in the World Cup with 372 runs, for being selected in the ICC World XI saying that this was truly a proud moment for Punjab.
He has also sent felicitations to Delhi’s Manjot Kalra, who hails from a Punjabi family originally from Ferozepur, and to Chandigarh’s Arshdeep Singh, who is originally from Kharar in Punjab.
In separate letters to the parents of Gill and Abhishek, Sukhbir said that not only Punjab, “but the entire country is proud of the outstanding talent which the young boys from the state have showcased before the world throughout this championship and of the significant role which they played in India's cup winning performance”.