Nayab Singh thanks Chief Minister
Chandigarh: Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Minister of State for Mines, Geology and Renewable Energy has expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister Manohar lal for taking the initiative of signing an MoU with Applied Material Inc., a leading global company known for providing material engineering solutions, during his foreign tour. Saini said that the MoU would provide a platform for stepping up the use of solar energy in the state and facilitate skill development. In order to meet the ever increasing demand for energy, the State Government has been formulating various schemes to popularize the use of non-conventional and renewable sources. The MoU signed during the foreign tour of the Chief Minister would prove to be a decisive step in the direction of promoting the use of solar energy and making more energy available in the state, Saini said.
235 Engineer Regiment celebrates golden jubilee
Chandigarh: The three-day Golden Jubilee celebrations of 235 Engineer Regiment, Zirakhpur concluded on Monday. The Regiment was raised 50 years ago at Roorkee under the able stewardship of lt Col P N Gupta. The momentous occasion was celebrated over a period of three days from September 12 to 14 and was attended by a large number of serving and veteran officers, JCOs and Jawans with their families. The celebrations commenced with traditional Golden Jubilee Dinner at officers mess, where the Regiment was presented with a Silver Salver on behalf of Western Command. A variety of entertainment programme including popular folk dances of Bhangra/Gidha and musical extravaganza was organised for all ranks and their families.
FIITJEE students shine in NTSE Stage-II
Chandigarh: Students from FIITJEE Chandigarh Centers demonstrated outstanding Scholastic Brilliance in National Talent Search Exam (NTSE 2015) conducted by the NCERT. The stage-I exam was held on November 2 and stage-II exam was held on May 10. The NTSE stage II examination is one of India’s most difficult and high profile Science competition for young children and a total of 774 students from across the country participated in Stage-II after qualifying the Stage-I. It was another proud day for FIITJEE Chandigarh Centers, with all of 10 students having passed out with flying colors in the national level exam
Hindi Day celebrated in PGImer
Chandigarh: Hindi Day was celebrated in PGIMER by South Indian doctors who have been trying to learn Hindi and Punjabi to communicate with patients in a better way. The senior residents of PGI have incorporated the local languages in their everyday communication with patients so that better treatment is given to the needy patients. PGI has more than 750 South Indian doctors who are serving in a sincere way. Panditrao, assistant professor in Government college has been teaching the doctors Hindi and Punjabi. Panditrao himself is a south Indian but has learned Punjabi and Hindi so well that he has penned down 12 books in Punjabi and Hindi.
Heritage Flying Expedition flagged off
Chandigarh: To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the 1965 Indo-Pak war, a “Heritage Flying Expedition” in a vintage Pushpak aircraft is being conducted by Sapta Shakti Command. This expedition was flagged off on Monday by lieutenant General DR Soni. General Officer Commanding, Chetak Corps from Bathinda. The aim of this Heritage Flying expedition is to honour the martyrs who had laid down their lives during the Indo-Pak War of 1965. The expedition will also spread awareness among the present generation as regards to the type of aircraft and difficulties under which our predecessors flew. The expedition commenced from Bathinda and will fly all along the Western border from Naliya in Kutch, Gujarat to Jaurian in Jammu and Kashmir. The expedition will culminate at Jaipur on September 22 and a total of 3,000 km will be flown in the vintage aircraft.
HMT ltd to focus on export of tractors
Pinjore: HMT limited will focus on export of tractors to SAARC countries as it entered into Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with Bhiwani-based
M/s Jaya Motors Pvt limited, a Merchant Exporter. The MOU was inked by HMT’s General Marketing Manager, JP Srivastava and M/s Jaya Motors Pvt limited Managing Director Sandeep Sheoran in the presence of HMT’s Executive Director, Col. KP Mishra on Monday. Col KP Mishra said, “ HMT has taken the initiative to appoint merchant exporters to explore markets abroad and M/s Jaya Motors Pvt. limited is its first merchant exporter. HMT manufactures tractors in 25 to 65 HP range and are these tractors are ideally suited to meet the requirements of farmers in SAARC countries since soil and weather conditions are quite similar
to Indian conditions. HMT tractors are fitted with features in accordance with
the requirements in the export market.”
D.Ed course 4th semester practical exam from Sept 18
Chandigarh: Haryana School Education Board will conduct the practical examination of the fourth semester of D.Ed course (regular) from September 18 to September 26 in their respective educational institutions. A spokesman said that the respective candidates of practical exams could get their instructions letter and pre- printed marks list from their Head of the institutions or their designated officers by September 17 at 11am from the office of District Education Officer in their respective districts.
workshop to be held for agriculture officers
Chandigarh: Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University (CCSHAU), Hisar will hold a two-day State level Agriculture Officers Workshop-Rabi on September 18 and September 19. During the workshop, recommendations which are to be implemented on the crops in the coming Rabi season will be finalised. A spokesman of the University said that the vice-chancellor of the University, Dr KS Khokhar would be the chief guest of the workshop while Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture, Mr Dhanpat Singh would preside over the inauguration function of the workshop. As many as 450 Agriculture scientists and officers of Agriculture Department and workers will participate in the workshop.
PGI Doctor wins APlAR 2015 – Best Paper Award
Chandigarh: Dr Shefali Khanna Sharma Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, PGIMER has been awarded Best Paper Award by Asia Pacific league of Associations for Rheumatology (APlAR) for her work “Efficacy Of Sulfsalazine In Ankylosing Spondylitis (Axial Disease), Randomised, Placebo Controlled Study.” She was honored by APlAR President Kevin Pile during the17thAPlAR Congress, held in Chennai, along with a cash Prize of $1000. Dr Shefali has also been awarded membership of the prestigious society “National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), which is an honor bestowed as an acknowledgement of her achievements in the field of rheumatology.
Six-day-long hindi festival ‘UTKARSH’15 ends
Kurukshetra: Six-day-long Hindi festival ‘UTKARSH'15’ was concluded on Monday. Many events took place during the fest including Nukkad Natak, Bhangra Night, Star Night performance by Swastik-The Band, Singing and dancing competitions.
Skoda Auto introduces ‘Octavia Anniversary Edition’
Chandigarh: Skoda Auto has introduced the ‘Octavia Anniversary Edition’ at an attractive price starting at Rs15.75 lakh. The new edition will introduce the revolutionary ‘Smartlink connectivity’ for the first time in the Indian market. The ‘Octavia Anniversary Edition’ will also have additional features like rear view camera, keyless entry and engine start stop, rear side airbags and gearshift controls on the steering wheel. With the introduction of the two rear side airbags, the Octavia range will now have 8 Airbags giving it class leading safety content.
Industrial visit organised for engineering students
Mohali: CGC Jhanjeri organised an industrial visit for engineering students to Ultratech Concrete Plant. This Multinational Company is manufacturing concrete and other raw material for building construction. Baljinderpal Singh, Asst. Manager and Devinder Kumar, Quality Control Incharge explained the process of manufacturing ready mix concrete through a well prepared presentation. The students visited concrete labs and the entire plant possessing latest machines which are generally not available in any college.
Holy Wonder School celebrated Parents Day
Mohali: The Holy Wonder Smart school celebrated Parents Day at its campus showing their love and affection to their grandparents, where students and their maternal and paternal parents made their presence felt by mixing up with students. Director Ashwin Arora said that what children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance, they give unconditional love, patience, comfort and lessons in life. lucky ones get chance to stay with their grandparents, said he.