Pbi varsity announces admission schedule
Chandigarh: Punjabi University, Patiala, has announced the admission schedule for ‘Diploma in Gatka Coaching’ course from the ongoing academic session. The course will be conducted by the varsity’s Sports Sciences Department in association with World Gatka Federation as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two. Aspirants could submit their applications online till June 23 for one-year diploma.
Solanki releases collection of poems
Chandigarh: Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki on Wednesday released a collection of poems ‘Soz-o-saaz-e-Zindagi’ written by late HS Nama at Haryana Raj Bhawan. The event was organised by Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi. lauding Nama’s achievements, Solanki said it was an honour to be hosting a literary event of this level at Raj Bhawan. Prof Solanki appreciated the role of the Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi in promoting literature and language in the city.
Idea launches state-of-the-art service centre
Chandigarh: Continuing in its efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by providing best brand and service experience, leading telecom operator in Punjab Idea Cellular on Wednesday inaugurated a new service centre at Mohali. This follows the successful launch of new service centre in Chandigarh. Part of a national rollout, these new revamped service centres feature various customer friendly attributes such as a fixed service terminal enabling 24x7 bill payments and recharges, queue management systems, express service desks, 3G experience zones and many more improved services.
Agro officials held for bribe
Chandigarh: Special team of flying squad on Wednesday laid traps at two different places in the State and nabbed Punjab Agro District Manager and Patwari, Revenue, red handed while accepting bribe. Spokesperson said in the first case, Punjab Agro, Mohali and Ropar, district manager Ashok Kumar Garg was nabbed on the allegations that he was demanding Rs10,000 bribe for filing a departmental notice served to the complainant by his department. In second matter, Patwari, Revenue Halqa latheri, Ropar, Sulakhan Singh was caught red handed for demanding Rs20,000 as bribe in a case of division of land of complainant’s aunt who was having dispute with her son.
Atwal is member of standing committee
Chandigarh: Senior Parliamentarian and Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Charnjit Singh Atwal has been nominated as a member of the Standing Committee of the All India Presiding Officer’s Conference by the lok Sabha Speaker and All India Presiding Officer’s Conference chairperson Sumitra Mahajan. Atwal is also the senior most presiding officer of India. He has been actively participating in all the conferences and meetings of the All India Presiding Officers Conference.
100 villages to get total facelift
Chandigarh: Over 100 villages of Punjab are all set to become rural model villages with Punjab Government selecting them for total infrastructure upgradation under Prime Minister Adarsh Gram Yojna. Punjab Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Sikander Singh Maluka said 50 villages of Hoshiarpur district and 50 villages of Sri Mukatsar Sahib district had been selected under the scheme. A grant of Rs20 lakh will be released in 2015-16 to each village where more than 50 per cent population belongs to Scheduled Castes.
ICICI bank inaugurates 14 new branches
Chandigarh: ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, has inaugurated 14 new branches recently in Haryana. The branches, offering round-the-clock ATM facilities as well, are located one each at Gharunda, Indri, Nissing, Bharara, Gannaur, Ismailabad, Narwana, ladwa, Rania, Jakhal, Karnal, Rohtak, Kaithal and Uklana Mandi. These branches will remain open from 9 am to 6 pm on Monday to Friday and from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday.
Punjab SC panel helps 552 students
Chandigarh: Prompt and timely intervention of the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Caste has helped 552 SC students in getting their fee refunded, which has been obtained by the several educational institutions flouting norms. Commission chairman Rajesh Bagha said taking a suo motu notice of reports, the Commission had sought a detailed report from the Principal of GKS, Government College, Tanda Urmur regarding the non-implementation of the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme in which the Principals have deposed that they have refunded the admission fee of 552 students and assured that the fee of the remaining five per cent students would also be refunded soon.
Birla Sun life set for its expansion
Chandigarh: Birla Sun life Asset Management Company limited is strengthening its foothold in Chandigarh. The fund house intends to increase its market share by showcasing its products and processes to prospective investors and distributors. BSlAMC aims at capturing a large piece of Chandigarh’s market share by focusing on three pillars of its success — clarity, commitment and consistency.
Tuscan Food Festival from Jun 1 to 14
Chandigarh: To give residents of Chandigarh a chance to get soaked in the rich culinary culture of ‘Tuscany’, Oregano at JW Marriott is organising a 15-day Tuscan Food Festival from June 1 to 14. ‘Tuscany’ region in Italy is renowned for its awesome food and great wines. The ongoing even is giving the city residents a chance to taste authentic Italian ‘Tuscan’ dishes and wines being served by their Italian Expat Chef Alessio Banchero.
World Anti-Terrorism Day observed
ludhiana: The NSS Cell of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, ludhiana, on Wednesday observed World
Anti-Terrorism Day-2015 in the campus for spreading the message of global peace and non-violence. NSS volunteers, along with NSS coordinator Dr Syed Shabih Hassan, observed a two-minute silence to express grief over the damage caused by terrorism world-wide and to oppose violence and promote peace among people and also work for the communal or social harmony collectively.
SGGS College-26 releases prospectus
Chandigarh: Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector-26, (SGGS College-26) Chandigarh, on Wednesday released the college prospectus for the upcoming session 2015-16. Prospectus was released by Sikh Education Society secretary Col (Retd) JS Bala, along with college principal Prof SS Dhillon. Containing in-depth information about courses offered, faculty profile and infrastructure, the prospectus is available at Rs500 in the College. The online forms can also be downloaded from the College website — www.sggscollegechandigarh.in — and can be submitted with a draft of Rs500.