Virbhadra greets Ram Nath Kovind
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Tuesday congratulated Ram Nath Kovind on being sworn in as the 14th President of India. “It is a matter of great pride for the nation to see Kovind rise to the highest office of the country,” said Virbhadra adding that the President’s office will be enriched with his vast experience and he will lead the country to new horizons of progress besides upholding the rich traditions of the Indian Constitution.
Yamunanagar-Paonta Sahib road is highway
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has declared Yamunanagar-Jagadhari-Chhachhrauli-Paonta Sahib road a State Highway (SH-6A) from 1.20 kilometre to 4.90 km falling in Municipal Corporation (MC) limit of Yamunanagar town from Fountain Chowk to Aggarsain Chowk as ‘other district road’. Spokesperson, saying that a notification has been issued in this regard, said that road stretch of this SH-6A from 4.90 kms to 49.180 kms from MC limit to Paonta Sahib has already been declared as national highway (NH-73A) and from 0 km to 1.20 km is MC road being looked after by Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar.
Suman assumes charge as HSCW chairperson
Chandigarh: Haryana State Commission for Women’s newly-appointed chairperson Pratibha Suman on Tuesday assumed charge of her post in the presence of Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kanwar Pal and various Ministers of the state, including Women and Child Development Minister Kavita Jain. Suman said that she was committed towards development, empowerment, safety and security of women and girls. She also assured that she and her team would ensure that women who are victims of crimes get speedy justice.
Death of former DPRO mourned
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh’ Information and Public Relations Department’s Director RS Negi and officials have expressed deep grief over the demise of former District Public Relations Officer Sukhdev Chand, who passed away on Tuesday after brief illness at his native village Kutheda-Jaswalan in Una district. They prayed to the Almighty for peace of the departed soul and expressed deep sympathies with the bereaved family members.
Inaugural function at GGSCW-26
Chandigarh: The inaugural function of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector-26, Chandigarh, was held on Tuesday to seek blessings of the almighty for the new session 2017-18. Shabad Kirtan was recited on the occasion by the college students. Principal Dr Charanjeet Kaur Sohi formally welcomed the new students and elucidated the college motto ‘Shubh Karman Te Kabhun Na Taron’. She urged them to follow the path of self-righteousness and never to deviate from the chosen path of truth. She also highlighted the achievements of the college and motivated the students to strive for excellence in all academic as well as extracurricular activities.
Women farmers interest in goat farming
ludhiana: The Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), ludhiana, has organized one week ‘Specialized Goat farming’ training programme from July 18 to 24. Course coordinators - Dr Rajesh Kasrija and Dr Khushpreet Singh - iInformed that a total of 25 trainees, including seven women trainees from different parts of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh have participated in this training programme. Technical knowledge on latest nutritional and health management, housing, effective first aid management, vaccination, deworming, breed improvement, value addition of milk, reproductive and seasonal management were provided.
Dental protocol ‘Fast & Fixed’ discussed
Mohali: Department of Dentistry, Max Hospital held workshop to showcase a latest paradigm changing dental treatment protocol -- ‘Fast & Fixed’. The Workshop was organised at the initiative of Dr Gaurav Malik, Director, Dentistry, Max Hospital who was also the Organising Chairman of the workshop. It is is a ‘graftless’ solution for patients’ having teeth with root caries & grossly decayed teeth -- also referred to as damaged residual dentition & was showcased through a live surgery at the Dental OPD which was beamed real time for workshop delegates. The surgery was done by renowned dental implantologist Dr. Praful Bali.
Pennsylvania State varsity delegation at PU
Chandigarh: A delegation comprising of 10 faculty members and students from Pennsylvania State University, PA visited Panjab University, Chandigarh on Tuesday. Dr. Prakash Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of History and Asian Studies, PSU, appreciated the endeavour of PU and said that they will look forward for MoUs in student and faculty exchange programmes. He also highlighted the connection of PU and PennState University through 1950s to 70s, urging the visiting group of students to experience India’s rich diversity and complexity and ask questions. Prof. Meenakshi Malhotra, DUI and hoped that sharing of knowledge and experiences will benefit all. Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dean International Students highlighted that the purpose of this visit is to explore the possibility of initiating students exchange programme, faculty exchange programme and mutual research initiatives.