10% more seats in Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra: The Vice-Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, lt Gen Dr DDS Sandhu, has allowed 10 per cent extra seats in bachelor courses in science, commerce, and other job-oriented vocational courses in all Arts, Science and Commerce colleges affiliated to the KU. These seats have been allowed for the session 2014-15 and admissions will be made according to merit. Keeping in view the large number of aspirants who applied for these courses this year, we have increased the seats, to give a chance to maximum students,” said Sandhu.
Int’l disability sports centre at Zirakpur
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Friday signed an MoU with the Government of India to establish an international level centre for disability sports at Dyalpura, in Zirakpur. Awanish Kumar Awasthi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GoI and Parvinder Singh Sarao, Executive Officer, Municipal Council Zirakpur exchanged the files in the presence of NK Sharma, Chief Parliamentary Secretary. The MoU was signed to provide 10 acres of land for establishing an international level centre for disability sports at an approximate cost of more than 100 crores. He said this was a result of the meeting of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal with Thavar Chand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment.
Vigilance Bureau nabs Patwari
Chandigarh: The Vigilance Bureau of Punjab has trapped a patwari with the bribe money of `5,000. Patwari Gurmail Singh posted at Hadana, Tehsil and District Patiala, was nabbed on the complaint of Beant Singh resident of village Udaypur Dewanwala,Tehsil and District Patiala. A complaint against Patwari Gurmail Singh was lodged for demanding bribe of `5,000 for demarcation of land.
Tata Motors launches Revotron lab
Chandigarh: Tata Motors on Friday launched the Revotron lab in Chandigarh at Elante Mall. This is part of the company’s nation-wide campaign to showcase the Revotron engine as a prelude to the launch of its new cars Zest and Bolt. With many segment-leading features in the engine, the campaign seeks to engage with its customers and create brand awareness for India’s first 1.2 litre MPFi Turbocharged petrol engine, the Revotron 1.2T. Navneet Trehan, Regional Manager, North 1, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors said, “The Revotron 1.2T has been developed by us with inputs from renowned global players like AVl, Bosch, Honeywell, Mahle, INA in the area of combustion, boosting, friction and calibration, to deliver class-leading performance. The Revotron 1.2T will power our upcoming cars, the Zest and the Bolt. The Revotron lab has futuristic design with interactive elements for customers to experience dedicated zones, which brings alive the engine benefits in an evocative manner.
Daimler Fin Services completes 3 yrs in India
Chandigarh: Daimler Financial Services India Pvt. ltd. (DFSI), a 100% subsidiary of Daimler AG, celebrates its 3rd anniversary in India. DFSI offers a full range of financing and insurance solutions to dealers & customers of Mercedes-Benz India & Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. It is the only captive financial services provider offering an Operating lease solution to customers in the premium car segment.