SC COMMISSION TAKES SUO MOTU ON YOUNGSTER’s death
Chandigarh: The Punjab Scheduled Castes Commission has taken a suo motu notice of the news published in newspapers in past days and Government Medical College, Amritsar regarding death of a youth of schedule caste in suspicious conditions who was pursuing post graduation. The Commission has sought a detailed report of the incident from ADCP Crime within 30 days. Rajesh Bagha, Chairman of Scheduled Casts Commission Punjab said as per the news report published, that a student of post graduation (Surgery Department) in Government Medical College, Amritsar, Sahil Grewal, aged 25, was found dead in mysterious conditions. This student reached in a stasis situation to the Medical ward of Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, who died in few hours. Bagha said that based on this news item, the Commission has taken suo motu notice of the incident and sought a detailed report from ADCP Crime.
TOURISM MAlAYSIA lEADS SAlES MISSION TO INDIA
Chandigarh: As part of its efforts to raise awareness on Malaysia as a destination of choice, Tourism Malaysia has embarked on a Sales Mission to India and Sri lanka. The 9-day sales mission covers the Indian cities of Chandigarh, lucknow, Bengaluru, Kochi, and Colombo in Sri lanka. leading the Malaysian delegation is Dato’ Daljit Singh, who is the Indian Community Relations Advisor to the Minister of Tourism & Culture Malaysia and a member of Tourism Malaysia Board of Directors. He is accompanied by senior officials from the Tourism board. The delegation also comprises 57 representatives from travel agents, tour operators, hotels, resorts, and airlines. The South Asian market is important to Malaysia, contributing 1.3 million tourists in 2014. India remained its top 10 arrivals in the same year, ranking sixth with a total of 770,108 tourists, while Sri lanka recorded 61,670 tourists. In 2015, Malaysia welcomed 722,141 Indians and 51,337 Sri lankans to the country.
RAIl UNDER BRIDGE DEDICATED TO lT COl AB TARAPORE
Chandigarh: In an earnest endeavour to bestow due honour and accord a befitting recognition to the sacrifice rendered by gallantry awardees of the Army, Rail under bridge at Chandimandir Military Station was dedicated in memory of lt Col AB Tarapore, gallant Commanding Officer of 17 HORSE who laid down his life while capturing Phillora on 16th September 1965. He was awarded highest wartime medal “Param Vir Chakra” in recognition of his supreme sacrifice in face of the enemy. In the dedication ceremony, the bridge was dedicated by lt Gen KJ Singh, GOC-in-C, Western Command in presence of lt Gen Gurdeep Singh, Chief of Staff, HQ Western Command and all ranks of Chandimandir Military Station.
HEAlTH DEPT INSPECTS PACKAGED DRINKING WATER
Chandigarh: A joint team of Food Safety Administration, Chandigarh Health Department, Chandigarh on Thursday inspected the distributors of Carbonated Drinking water (Cold Drink) and packaged drinking water in Dariya, Makhan Majra & Industrial Area and samples of sweetened Carbonated water and Mineral water were taken for analysis & examination. The distributors were also instructed to keep record of the articles as per date/ batch Number and Best before Date in order to follow the policy according to which the goods received earlier are dispatched earlier and the expiry goods are clearly segregated from the fresh food articles.
PU SET TO HOST 7TH ROSE FESTIVAl
Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh is all set to host the 7th Panjab University Rose Festival from February 26. UT Advisor Vijay Kumar Dev and PU Vice Chancellor Prof Arun Kumar Grover would inaugurate the Rose Festival. Studded with 274 rose beds and 3,467 rose plants, PU Rose Garden is ready to welcome the visitors and rose lovers. 13 new Rose varieties have been added this year. The Rose Festival will have series of cultural functions and competitions. On the first day of the festival, there would be Rock Band performance by Jatin, Punjabi songs by Aman Dhillon and Ashish Sardana, which would be followed by Fashion Show by the students of University Institute of Fashion Technology(UIFT). On February 27, there would be laughter Show by Suresh Albela, Punjabi Actor and Comedian Rana Ranbir and Jagdeep Bheema. Noted bollywood Singer Gajender Phogat would perform on February 28 in the Star Night. He has sung more than 1,000 songs in three Indian languages including the ‘Mata Ka Email’ for Guddu Rangeela movie.
Dy CM CONDOlES DEath OF EX-MP TARlOCHAN SINGH TUR
Chandigarh: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal has condoled the sad demise of ex-Akali MP Jathedar Tarlochan Singh Tur (69) who passed away at Amritsar. In a condolence message, the Deputy CM described Jathedar Tur as a leader of masses, seasoned politician, true parliamentarian and above all a fine human being with the rare qualities of head and heart. Badal has prayed to almighty to grant eternal peace to departed soul and courage to bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
BBMB Wins 15th CPSU Cricket Tournament
Chandigarh: Bhakra Beas Management Board won CPSU Cricket Tournament by defeating Power Grid Corporation of India. This tournament was organised by PGCIl at Indore. Nine Teams namely BBMB, DVC, NHPC, CEA, PGCIl, THDC, NEEPCO, Ministry of Power & PFC participated in this tournament. league matches were played amongst teams during first four days. Final match was played between BBMB and PGCIl. BBMB won trophy by defeating PGCIl by 40 runs. Bakhshish Chand of the winner team was declared man of the tournament. General Manager of PGCIl gave away prizes to the winner & runner-ups.