Speaker accepts resignation of 3 MlAs
Chandigarh: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Sharma has accepted resignations of three MlAs. They are Sultan, MlA from Pundri, Krishan lal Panwar, MlA from Israna and Phool Singh, MlA from Guhla Assembly Constituency. With the acceptance of their resignations, the three seats Israna (S.C.) Guhla (S.C.) and Pundri have fallen vacant.
Conference on ‘life: Where all sciences meet’
Chandigarh: Noted Indian Scientist and Professor at IISER, Prof. Somdatta Sinha would deliver the prestigious Panjab University (PU) Colloquium at the SS Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology (UICET) Auditorium, PU on August 22. Prof Somdatta Sinha would speak on the topic of ‘life: Where all Sciences Meet’. She has been one of the first Indian scientists to cross over from Physical sciences to biological systems. She established a group on Theoretical and Computational Biology at the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology, Hyderabad and worked there for several years before moving to the newly established IISER at Mohali.
Tata Motors launches new Sedan Zest
Chandigarh: Tata Motors on Tuesday launched Zest, the sub-four metre compact sedan with a start price of Rs 4.64 lakhs, ex-showroom, Chandigarh, for the petrol Revotron 1.2T model and Rs 5.64 lakhs, ex-showroom, as the start price for the diesel variant. The company also launched an industry first service offering with the 333 Confidence. This programme offers warranty of 3 years or 1 lakhs Kms (whichever is earlier), an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of 3 years/ 45,000 kms (whichever is earlier) and a free 24X7 Roadside Assistance service for 3 years. Zest will come with the Revotron 1.2T, the first engine from the new family of gasoline engines from Tata Motors and will be India’s first Turbocharged Multi-point Fuel Injection (MPFi) Petrol engine. It has been developed in conjunction with global consultancies and suppliers to deliver world-class performance in terms of power, torque and efficiency. The Zest diesel comes with 1.3 litre Quadrajet Diesel engine.
Over 1,500 PU students appear for AMCAT
Patiala: Over 1,500 students from B.Tech and MCA streams hailing from PU on Tuesday appeared for AMCAT in association with Aspiring Minds at Punjabi University, Patiala. AMCAT will assess and benchmark the students’ skills in English comprehension, quantitative ability, logical ability, personality assessment, computer programming and electronics. It has already assessed over 5,00,000 candidates across 25 States and 2,500 colleges. AMCAT takers will get a detailed employability report on their industry fitment, strengths and weaknesses; every student will also receive the AMCAT Employability Certificate which showcases his strengths to companies, and results in relevant interview calls from multiple companies based on the score.
Harley Owners salute spirit of freedom
Chandigarh: Commemorating the 68th year of Indian Independence, Harley owners across India united by their shared passion for freedom, self-expression and adventure took to the open roads to express their patriotism for their country. The “little lhasa” of India, Mcleodganj, came alive as riders from Himalayan Chapter (Chandigarh) and Capital Chapter (Delhi-NCR) rode to the hills of Himachal Pradesh and exercised safe riding as they navigated through the curves and turns of the scenic motorcycle friendly hill town. The ride was flagged off by Sudhir Sharma, Minister of Housing, Urban Development and Town & Country Planning, Himachal Pradesh.
Prof Picard felicitates Dr Harsimran
Mohali: The Father of Orthopilot – a revolution in total knee and hip replacement surgery – legendary surgeon Prof Frederic Picard honored the Director of Joint Replacement at Fortis Hospital Mohali Dr Harsimran Singh, the surgeon who has performed maximum surgeries in India using the orthopilot technique. Known for his innovations in orthopedic treatments he came all the way from Glasgow (UK), Prof Picard appreciated Dr Harsimran’s precision and deft handling of even the most complex of surgeries using technical competency in knee replacement. Approximately 44,000 orthopilot assisted surgeries have been conducted in world of which 7,000 have been done by Dr Harsimran in India alone. Interacting with media after felicitating Dr Harsimran, Prof Picard said that the computer assisted total knee replacement surgeries play major role in countries like India where the prevalence of arthritis is high, even amongst the youngsters, and quality of life is affected to great extent.
175th world Photography day celebrated
Chandigarh: The 175th World Photography Day (WPD) was celebrated here on Tuesday by the Photographer Association. Over 300 photographers participated in the function. An exhibition of local photographers was also organised for photography lovers. They could also interact with photographers to learn about the intricacies of photography. Krishan Kamal a renowned photographer was invited as the chief guest at the function. The Chandigarh Photography Association also honoured 21 photographers for their best work in the field of photography.
Cooperative Bank manager caught taking bribe
Chandigarh: The Vigilance Bureau of Punjab arrested the manager of Primary Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. A spokesperson of the vigilance bureau said that Surinder Garg, Manager at Primary Cooperative Agriculture Devlopment Bank, Sherpur, was nabbed by the team of Vigilance Bureau on the complaint of Amarjit Singh. The complainant reported to VB that Garg was demanding bribe of Rs 1 lakh to sanction his loan worth Rs 10 lakh, which he had applied at Primary Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank.