CHD ADMiN HOlDS REVIEW MEET ON SMART CITY PROPOSAl
Chandigarh: Senior officials of Chandigarh on Tuesday held a review meeting on smart city proposal under the chairmanship of Parimal Rai, Adviser to the Administrator. A French delegation along with senior officials of the Chandigarh Administration was also present in the meeting. The meeting focused at taking inputs from the delegation and officers that could help in creating a strong and effective smart city proposal which is likely to be submitted before 15th April 2016 to the MoUD. The presentation was shown by AIECOM that encompassed all the information about the proposal.
Jindal Global varsity gets ‘A' grade NAAC rating
Chandigarh: NCR-based OP Jindal Global University (JGU) has been awarded the highest rating accreditation rating of "A Grade" by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), becoming the first state private university in Haryana to achieve this milestone. A university spokesman said It is a remarkable distinction for a university, which is only 6 years old, having been established on 30th September 2009 by the Government of Haryana and duly recognized by the UGC. NAAC is an autonomous body established by the UGC to assess and accredit institutions of higher education in the country and assesses universities on a comprehensive 7-point criteria covering key factors such as infrastructure, emphasis on research and innovation, curriculum and faculty.
IMT students have great potential: Uday Kotak
Chandigarh: IMT Ghaziabad is a world-class management institute and its students have great potential to become future business leaders and drive the Indian economy, said Uday Kotak, Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank at IMT Ghaziabad’s ‘Annual Convocation 2016’ themed as ‘Conquering Conventions’. Kotak graced the event as the Chief Guest in the presence of students, parents and eminent dignitaries from the industry.
Gateforum students shine in Gate 2016
Chandigarh: The results of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE'16) have been announced. From the results obtained so far, Gateforum students Ronika Goswami secured the coveted All India Rank 1 in Chemical Engineering. In all, 11 students of Gateforum secured ranks in the TOP 10 and more than 70 students secured ranks in the TOP 100 this year. Also, 5 of these toppers from Gateforum have scored a perfect 1000 / 1000 in GATE 2016. From Chandigarh, Saurabh kadiyan secured All India Rank 20 in Computer Science Engineering stream.
Spirit of India — Holi on Discovery Channel
Chandigarh: To celebrate the festival of colours, Discovery Channel will premiere 'Spirit of India - Holi', a one hour special programme that will delve into the rituals of this fun filled festival. The programme will showcase the cultural folklore that surrounds Holi, a festival that breaks all social barriers as India comes together every year to celebrate this colourful carnival. Premiering on March 23 at 9 pm, Spirit of India - Holi is part of Discovery Channel's series Spirit of India that offers ode to the festivities across the diverse culture in India.
Pb TO CONTRIBUTE 0.125% OF VERIFIED FCI
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has decided to contribute 0.125% of verified Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) to the Punjab Ancient, Historical Monuments, Archaeological Sites and Cultural Heritage Maintenance Board Fund. The concerned unit shall deposit the amount before the issue of eligibility certificate. This amount shall be deposited in the Education Sports Arts and Culture head of the account opened by the Department of Finance. The notification in this context has been issued.
Pb AND HARYANA Hc GETS FIRST RANK IN ClEANlINESS
Chandigarh: As a part of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan under directions of Ministry of Urban Development, New Delhi, a survey was conducted to carry out an assessment to rate the cleanliness of different office buildings belonging to UT and Central Govt in Chandigarh conducted jointly by Municipal Corporation Chandigarh and Engineering Department of UT Chandigarh. During the assessment total 227 buildings were surveyed and Punjab & Haryana High Court, Sector 1, Punjab & Haryana Assembly Hall Building, Sector 1, Income Tax Bhawan, Sector 17 and Old District Court Complex, Sector 17, Chandigarh have secured 1st rank.
PGI OPDs TO REMAIN ClOSE ON MARCH 24
Chandigarh: All OPDs in PGI shall remain closed on 24th March, 2016 on account of Holi, a gazetted holiday. Emergency services will function as usual.
MC TO ORGANIZE MARTYR’S DAY TODAY
Chandigarh: The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh will organize Martyr’s Day on Wednesday at Terraced Garden, Sector 33, Chandigarh. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, Chandigarh will lay wreath at the Martyr’s Pillar in the Garden. Arun Sood, Mayor of Chandigarh said that MC will honor the widows of Chandigarh Police personnel and Firemen, who sacrificed their life during saving the public along with Veer Naaris from Army personal, who belong to Chandigarh. MC will pay homage to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on the martyrdom anniversary and the martyrs from the defense forces, who belonged to Chandigarh and made supreme sacrifices in various wars or in other military operations for safeguarding the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation.