‘Wall of Valour’ screened in PU
Chandigarh: The Department of Alumni Relations in Punjab University in association with Centre for Police Administration (CPA) on Friday screened a special screening of noted documentary maker Beenu Rajpoot’s directed ‘Wall of Valour – A tribue to martyrs’ at Evening Studies Department, PU. This 30 minutes screening was well attended by students, professors, police personnel and art critics including PU VC Prof Arun Kumar Grover. The documentary was based on working of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and State Police Forces which differs from the functioning of Indian Army. The film which is made under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs also highlights the misery, agony and more than that, spirits of families of the martyrs. The film describes the gallantry of two policemen who sacrificed for the nation. Firstly, a 23 years of old Shaurya Chakra winner (posthumously) Rocky of 59 BSF who battled against terrorists to save 44 unarmed jawans in Jammu & Kashmir. Secondly a 30 years old Sub Inspector Altaf Ahmed Dar of J&K Police who sacrificed his life during an encounter in Srinagar.
Punjab CM condoles death of ex bureaucrat
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has mourned the death of senior ex-IAS officer Kuldip Singh Janjua. The Chief Minister described the former bureaucrat as an able administrator and distinguished civil servant. The 1965 batch IAS officer had served with dedication and professional commitment in various important posts, including Principal Secretary Food & Civil Supplies, Principal Secretary labour and Employment, Financial Commissioner Revenue, and Financial Commissioner Cooperation at state headquarters, besides being Deputy Commissioner of Jalandhar and Amritsar.
AAP student wing to contest PU student polls
Chandigarh: The student wing of Aam Aadmi Party, (CYSS) will contest the upcoming student elections in Punjab University and colleges of Punjab. AAP state youth wing head and MlA Meet Hayer said that a meeting to finalise the decision of contesting student elections was held under the guidance of state co-president Balbir Singh and other senior leaders. AAP student leaders Amrit Sidhu, Navjot Kaur lambi and Parminder Singh Jaswal attended the meeting.
Meet Hayer said that youth of country is the backbone of AAP and the party will utilize the energy of youngsters in a constructive way.
Gaushala’s cattle to be impounded
Chandigarh: The Municipal Corporation, Panchkula has decided to impound cattle in Gaushala and penalize the owners who let their cattle in the open public place in the MC area Panchkula, with a challan of Rs 5,000, plus Rs 200 per day, for their daily care. A spokesman of MC Panchkula said that the challan would be issued by the Enforcement wing. Those cattle owners who do not pay the challans, the penalty would be added to their house tax.
Training institution rewarded at nat’l level
Chandigarh: The staff training institution of the Punjab State Cooperative Bank at Jalandhar has been awarded the National Honour by the National Federation of State Cooperative Banks, Mumbai for rendering exceptional services. The award was received at Mumbai by the Additional Chief Secretary Cooperation cum Chairman Punjab State Cooperative Bank, DP Reddy, MD SK Batish and Principal of the training institute Dr SS Brar.
Haryana appoints seven non-official members
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has appointed seven non-official members to the Haryana Khadi and Village Industries Board for a period of one year. A spokesman of Industries and Commerce Department said that these non-official members included Madan lal Sharma of Ambala Cantt., Pawan Kumar of Sohna, district Gurugram, Vijay Sharma of Faridabad, Amrender Singh Arora of Karnal, Mahavir Kaushik of Narnaul, Sanjay Singh of Nuh and Jaipal Gupta of Panchkula.
Hry CM to lay foundation stone of synthetic track
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal will lay the foundation stone of 10 lane synthetic track costing Rs 8.02 crore in Tau Devi lal Stadium, Gurugram on July 21. A spokesman said that the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) would be the executing authority of the project and it would be completed in six months time. Detailing on track, he said, a 400 m long running track of 10 lanes, each of 1.2m wide, synthetic athletic material and warm strip or running strip of 14 mm thick would be constructed on flexible pavement (confirming to the standard and norms of International Association of Athletics Federations IAAF). The synthetic track would get approved from IAAF where the international athletic meet could be held, he added.
YES bank partners with Chandigarh smart city
Chandigarh: Yes Bank on Friday announced partnership with Chandigarh Smart City to launch an industry-first ‘Collaboration-as-a –Service’ platform to address urban development challenges. The bank is inviting startups from around the world to collaborate with technology leaders like Bosch and Dell EMC and work on problem statements provided by respective smart cities. As a partner to the programme, PwC has also committed to leading strategic partnerships & advisory and implementation of innovative solutions in the smart cities.
ATM of Andhra Bank inaugurated
Chandigarh: Kul Bhushan Jain, Executive Director of Andhra Bank, inaugurated the off-site ATM of Kharar branch of Andhra Bank in Kendriya Vihar-1, Sunny Enclave, Kharar on Friday. This ATM will cater to the needs of approximately 2500 families of Sunny Enclave and is the 66th ATM of ludhiana Zone of Andhra bank. On inauguration, SVSS Prasad, Circle General Manager of New Delhi and TA Narayanan, Zonal Manager, ludhiana were also present. Jain addressed the residents and other customers and also planted a sapling on this occasion. He also informed about other products of the bank.