PIMACON conference held
Chandigarh: Punjab chapter of Indian Medical Association held its annual academic conference in the form of mega-event PIMACON at Sri Muktsar Sahib on January 3 and 4. The day two of PIMACON witnessed great enthusiasm amongst doctors from across the State. Distinguished medical faculty comprising Dr Subhash Gupta from Apollo Hospital, Dr GS Wander of DMC ludhiana, Dr Baldev Singh Aulakh, member of medical council of India amongst a galaxy of renowned medical teachers updated the knowledge of doctors by discussing numerous topics. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal presided over the award function as chief guest.
‘24th Aryans Job Fest’ on January 21
Mohali: Aryans Group of Colleges will organise its ‘24th Aryans Job Fest’ on January 21 at its campus. More than 20 big and small companies are expected to participate in the Fest. The list of the companies and other details including job requirement, eligibility, package, posting etc. will be uploaded on Aryans website www.aryans.edu.in and students can get registered themselves on the website. Dr Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group said that thousands of candidates from North India are expected to participate in the fest. In this fest, job opportunities would be available for BTech, MBA, BBA, BCA, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, Diploma, ITI etc.
GAPIO to hold annual conference
Chandigarh: The 5th annual conference of Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO) will be held on January 10 and 11 at Hotel JW Marriott here. The theme of this two-day conference is ‘Healthcare Challenges in India’ and over 70 renowned national and international faculties from India, USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore and Dubai have confirmed participation in this conference. The conference will have dedicated clinical and non-clinical sessions on Cardiac Sciences, Gastroenterology and liver Transplantation, Diabetes, Pediatrics, Neurosciences, Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation and Oncology apart from various non-clinical sessions.
Knowledge is power, says Virbhadra
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh while presiding over the annual get-together function, Jashan’ of Nankhari Students Welfare Association here said that such events provide a platform for recreational activities, besides strengthening the bonds of brotherhood. He said that one should remember that ‘Knowledge is Power’ and nothing else but absolute and inclusive knowledge helps a person in achieving the targets set in life. Education is a tool for advancement and the state government was committed to open educational institutions in the far-off areas of the state, he added.
Haryana Police arrests accused
Chandigarh: Haryana Police, Sadar Police Station, Sonipat district have arrested the alleged accused who broke the ATM machine with arms. Those arrested are Manish, Sandeep, Bijender, Surender and Bijender of Panipat. A spokesman said that an FIR had been registered on the basis of the details given by ATM security guard of State Bank of India, Rathdhana Road, leharara. He stated that three youths with their faces covered entered the ATM booth, broke the machine and CCTV camera and fled away with his two mobile phones.