Dr Subhash Varma retires from PGIMER
Chandigarh: Dr Subhash Chander Varma, Dean, PGIMER and former Head, Department of Internal Medicine retired on July 31 after more than four decades of service in the premier institute. After obtaining his MBBS degree from Himachal Pradesh Medical College (HPMC), Simla, Dr Varma had joined PGIMER in January 1975 to pursue MD course in internal medicine. He became a faculty member in May 1981, Professor & Head of Internal Medicine in December 1999 and Dean in February 2016. He also served as officiating director of PGIMER from October 2016 to March 2017. In his long association with the PGIMER, Dr Varma has proven invaluable to the Institute, said a spokesman.
CGRF to hear public grievances
Chandigarh: The Members of the Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam will make extensive visits in August for hearing grievances of the consumers and to entertain new complaints. A spokesman said that the proceedings of the CGRF will be held in the circle office at Yamuna Nagar on August 3, Karnal on August 7, Ambala on 10, Sonepat on 16, Panipat on 18, Rohtak on 21, Panchkula on 23, Kurukshetra on August 24, Jhajjar on 29 and Kaithal on 31. The CGRF shall take all grievances/complaints of consumers like billing problem, voltage complaints, problems in metering, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply, efficiency, safety, reliability, non compliance of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission orders etc.
SBI branch at PGIMER
Chandigarh: The newly renovated medical institute branch of State Bank of India was inaugurated by Prof Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER on Monday in the presence of Anil Kishora, chief general manager SBI, Chandigarh circle. Bank branch will extend latest facilities in banking arena including e-Gallery and have better facilities, comfort and ambience for the convenience of its customers, said Kishora. SBI also dedicated 100 specially designed stainless steel trolleys to PGIMER.
New Mexico lt Guv meets TAC Security CEO
Chandigarh: On his trip to India, lt Governor John Sanchez met TAC Security’s Chief Executive Officer Trishneet Arora to discuss global cyber security issues. TAC Security, a Chandigarh based firm is a cyber security consulting partner that specialises in securing the IT infrastructure and assets of some of the leading enterprises globally.
New chairman of AIBKOA elected
Chandigarh: Chandigarh based Kuldeep Kumar Kanduja has been chosen as the new chairman of the All India Brick Kiln Owners Association (AIBKOA) at the 53rd annual general meeting of the association at New Delhi. Khanduja, formerly the chairman of Punjab Brick Kiln Owners Association is associated with the industry from last 45 years. The AGM also witnessed the election of executive body for two years term ie session 2017-19 which was convened by chairman. Devender Bhai Prajapati from Gujarat is elected as president while Vijay Goyal from UP is designated at new general secretary. Manish Gupta from Haryana was elected as Treasurer.
Infosys Chandigarh ends Hackathon 2017
Chandigarh: Infosys Chandigarh Development Centre organised Hackathon 2017 for local school and college students with an objective to provide them with hands-on experience in real-time project environments, industry best practices and frameworks. Over 136 students from 26 educational institutions participated in the two-day event hosted by Infosys at its campus. The winning teams of Hackathon 2017 were felicitated by Anurag Aggarwal, UT Home Secretary. Under the school track, Strawberry Fields High School (Chandigarh) was declared the winner while under the college track, DPS School (Sector 40-C) was declared the winner.
TGI Fridays introduce Vegetarian Food Fest
Chandigarh: TGI Fridays has launched a Vegetarian Food Festival this season, a specially curated menu which has dishes like the Mexican Vegetable Platter — an assortment of cauliflower wings, balsamic grilled mushroom veggie skewers, vegetali tostados, served with garlic bread and New Orleans Corn Cob and had choice of side from Pasta Puttanesca or Onion Rings or Caesar Salad.
Shell lubricants launches new campaign
Chandigarh: Shell lubricants has launched the #WhateverYourRide campaign to celebrate riders' passion.
The campaign seeks to acknowledge fearless riders who dare to conquer everything — from raging desserts and misty valleys to stifling city traffic.