Hry to give ‘Guard of Honour’ to freedom fighters
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to pay Guard of Honour on the demise of freedom fighters and their widows. A letter to this effect was issued to all the Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Sub-Divisional Officers and they have also been directed to inform the concerned police stations about their demise so that the proper arrangements are made well in time to pay Guard of Honour to their mortal remains.
Kumar releases book
Chandigarh: Suresh Kumar, the Chief Principal Secretary to Punjab Chief Minister, on Wednesday released a book ‘Research Advancements in Digital Age: A Multidisciplinary Approach’, co-authored by Dr Gunmala Suri and Dr Rupinder Bir Kaur. lauding the initiative, Kumar said that the book would be helpful to faculty, research scholars, students and digital professionals to comprehend swift transition of citizens across the globe into digital citizens. The book gives a detailed account of research undertaken in both public and private sector to focus on rapid strides in digitization.
BSNl introduces STV-118
Chandigarh: Maintaining its tradition, telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited (BSNl) has introduced data special tariff voucher (STV) at the rate of Rs 118 for prepaid mobile customers which gives unlimited voice (local/STD) in home local service area and national roaming except Delhi and Mumbai, along with personalized ring back tone and one GB data with validity of 28 days on PAN India basis. BSNl’s chief general manager (telecom), Punjab Circle, SK Gupta said that this special tariff voucher is combo STV and gives unlimited calling for BSNl network to those customers who are using limited data. Details in this regard may be seen at our website www.bsnl.co.in.
NIT Kurukshetra sixth among 31 NITs in India
Kurukshetra: The National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, has secured sixth position among 31 NITs across the country in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)-2018. The institute has marked an excellent improvement from its previous year’s 12th position. The 43rd overall position among engineering institutions is again a quantum jump from the previous year’s 60th position. This year, over 4,000 institutions participated in the NIRF Rankings-2018 which is adjudged on the basis of teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practices, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity, and perception.
MCC removes encroachments, issues 154 challans
Chandigarh: The enforcement wing of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) on Wednesday removed encroachments and illegal vendors sitting on MCC land from Sector 15, 19, 22 and Sector 48 motor market inner and adjoining areas of these markets. During the special anti-encroachment drive, 154 challans were issued to the violators. On the directions of Municipal Commissioner Jitender Yadav, enforcement teams removed and impounded one food van from parking, opposite bus stand, sector-17 under the supervision of Joint Commissioner Tejdeep Singh Saini, assisted by sub inspectors of MCC enforcement wing. The drives were carried peacefully and no untoward incident took place.
‘Subedar Joginder Singh’ team at Mohali Cinepolis
Mohali: Cinépolis, India’s first international and world’s second largest movie theatre circuit, on Wednesday organised a meet and greet session with the star cast of ‘Subedar Joginder Singh’ at the recently launched Mohali theatre. The lead actors including Gippy Grewal, Aditi Sharma, Kulwinder Billa, Rajvir Jawanda and Jaggi Singh were present to engage with the fans at the newly launched iconic Cinépolis multiplex, Bestech Square Mall, Mohali. The newly inaugurated five-screen multiplex in Mohali has a total seating capacity of 1140 seats and is scheduled to run 25 shows per day. For the first time in Mohali, theatre offers an exceptional RealD 3D technology and 100 per cent digital projection.
Himachal Governor hosts State dinner
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvrat hosted the ‘State Dinner’ to the legislatures of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session at Raj Bhawan on Tuesday evening. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, along with his wife Dr Sadhna Thakur, were present on the occasion. The Governor welcomed all the members of HP legislative Assembly for attending the programme in Raj Bhavan, and urged them to work for the development of the State. He also urged all the members to work especially for water conservation in their respective constituencies as scarcity of potable water would be the major cause of concern in coming days.
37 sportsperson to participate in CWG
Chandigarh: Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said that a contingent of 37 sportspersons from Haryana, including 20 male and 17 female, is participating in the 21st Commonwealth Games being organized at Gold Coast in Australia from April 4 to 15, 2018. Vij said that State players were participating in 11 events namely wrestling, boxing, shooting, hockey, cycling, athletics, basketball, gymnastics, weightlifting and para-power lifting. He said that a total of 221 players are participating in these games across the country including 118 males and 103 females.
JW Marriott comes up with food truck concept
Chandigarh: JW Marriott here on Wednesday launched a ‘food truck' to cater to varied gastronomical preferences of the city's populace. The newly launched food truck at JW Marriott Chandigarh serves an exquisite menu that offers a mix of Indian, oriental, western and Italian comfort food, claimed Naveen Handa, the Executive Chef at the hotel, while speaking on the sidelines of the event. launched in an alfresco set-up, the food truck is an inventive open-air destination for tri-city residents, offering luxurious air-conditioned cabanas and condos around the truck.
GOC-in-C Army Training Command calls on CM
Shimla: lt. Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command, called on Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at here on Wednesday. It was a courtesy call. The Chief Minister welcomed the lt. General by presenting him a Himachali cap and shawl. Urban Development, Town and Country Planning and Housing Minister Sarveen Chaudhary, Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Manisha Nanda were also present on the occasion.