khattar expresses grief over somnath’s demise
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of former lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who passed away on Monday at Kolkata. Manohar lal described Chatterjee as a seasoned politician, who was a firm believer of democracy. The void created by his death would never be filled. Chatterjee's always spoke boldly on the political issues concerning the nation and advocated strongly for the welfare of poor people, he said. The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed the almighty to give strength to the family to bear this loss.
Himachal CM mourns demise of ex-ls Speaker
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has expressed deep grief over the demise of former lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee who breathed his last on Monday at a hospital in Kolkata. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said that Chatterjee was a seasoned and distinguished parliamentarian and as Speaker he worked by rising above the party lines. He has expressed his deep sympathies with the bereaved family members and prayed to the Almighty to give peace to the departed soul.
9 players from Punjab in Indian Rowing squad
Chandigarh: The players from Punjab form a large number of the Indian sports contingent going to take part in Jakarta Asian Games. In the rowing team (men) 7 players from Punjab have been included while the women's team has 2 players. The performance of the players from Punjab has been exceptional in rowing during the recent past. Punjab Sports Minister, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi has extended best wishes to the rowing team and expressed confidence that the players would win medals and earn laurels for Punjab and the country. He said that the government is making wholehearted efforts to restore pristine glory of Punjab in sports so as to see the state again at the top position. In the future, rowing would also come to be identified with Punjab players just as Athletics, Hockey and Shooting, he added.
Guv appoints V-C for sanskrit varsity
Chandigarh: Haryana Governor, Kaptan Singh Solanki, who is the Chancellor of the Maharishi Balmiki Sanskrit University, Kaithal, has appointed Dr Sriyansh Dwivedi as the vice-chancellor, Maharishi Balmiki Sanskrit University, Kaithal for a period of three years. The Governor has also appointed Dr Ritu Bajaj, Registrar, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat as Registrar, Haryana Vishwakarma Skill University, Dudhola in Palwal, with immediate effect.
Australian Education Fair in city
Chandigarh: IDP Education India organized Australian education fair on August 12 in Chandigarh, for students aspiring to pursue higher education in Australia. The fair was attended by around 500 students in Chandigarh. Piyush Kumar Regional Director South Asia - IDP Education said, “The Australian Education Fair is unique in terms of the options it provides to each seeker, to apply directly to the institution of his/her choice and receive first-hand information on courses, scholarships instantly. This time we have over 40 Australian institutions participating in the fair.
Send your Tribute to the Troops
Chandigarh: On Independence Day, work and play Café/ Bar hangout, Social will share your expression of gratitude with the soldiers of the country. Just walk in at the nearest Social on or before 15th August, Pick up a Postcard, and Pen down your Tribute for these amazing men & women. The campaign #SocialToSoldiers, encourages patrons to write a personal note expressing their thanks to the troops, at all Social outlets across India. In partnership with letter writing collective ‘Battees’, the initiative aims to revive the power of the written word, as well as bring awareness to how much we owe to the people who leave their homes for months and endure tough conditions for the sake of the nation.