BCCI expresses satisfaction over matches in city
Chandigarh: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed satisfaction over the successful staging of Syed Mustaq Ali T20 trophy matches spread across the two different venues in Chandigarh. BCCI’s match referees during the last 28 matches - Lt Col. Sanjai Verma and Prakash Bhatt feel UT Cricket Association (UTCA) has live up to expectations of standards which fits for hosting of any apex body’s event. “Apart from host, all visiting eight teams also convinced with the arrangement ranging from their practice sessions, stay, transportation and other forms of facilities. Also, ground conditions, players facilities at grounds, pitches and officials arrangements were at par’ said Prakash Bhatt during a banquet hosted for players and officials. “We are confident for more upcoming stagings assigned by BCCI. Our grounds and management at UTCA are capable enough as we have seen many excited matches over the last week at Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. We hope players had a good time and love to play here again” said Sanjay Tandon, President, UTCA.
sappers celebrate their 239th Corps day
Chandigarh: Army's Corps of Engineers, also called the Sappers, celebrated their 239th Corps Day on Monday at the Western Command at Chandi Mandir near here. Major General Sanjeev Jain, Chief Engineer, along with other serving and retired officers laid a wreath at ''Veer Smriti'', Chandi Mandir station and paid homage to the martyrs. The Corps of Engineers, being one of the oldest arms of the Indian Army, has played a significant role in providing combat engineer support during war and development of infrastructure for the armed forces and other defence organizations. "The Sappers continue to remain at the forefront in all spheres, working tirelessly, and have proven to be f'force multiplier for Western Command,” a release said.
Hyatt Hotels in Himachal Pradesh, now
Chandigarh: Hyatt Hotels announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort, in the scenic Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by mountains and lush forests, the resort's signature Hyatt Regency offerings and insightful service will now be available to travellers visiting the region. The hotel's opening marks an important step for the growth of the Hyatt Regency brand in India.
Haryana Police seizes illicit English liquor
Chandigarh: Continuing its crackdown on liquor smuggling, Haryana Police has seized 1450 boxes containing bottles of illicit English liquor from Sirsa district and arrested one person on the charges of liquor smuggling. Spokesperson said that a team of CIA Dabwali police has seized illicit English liquor from nearby Maujgarh village during patrolling and checking.
IRTE, Diageo trains Students in on Road Safety
Chandigarh: Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) and Diageo India announced the launch of the training program - “Towards Responsible Youth”, for students of Maharshi Dayanand University (M.D. University) in Rohtak. This is the second training program conducted to train the university students on road safety. The program was inaugurated in the presence of Rohit Baluja, President, Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE); Vice Chancellor – Professor Rajbir Singh; IG Haryana – Rajshree Singh, and Sangeeta Thakral, Head - CSR & Sustainability, Diageo India.
PUAA to host first ever annual global alumni meet
Chandigarh: Panjab University Alumni Association (PUAA), Chandigarh, is hosting first ever two-day Annual Global Alumni Meet on November 28-29, 2019, at PU Law Auditorium wherein the guest of honours would be the Chief Election Commissioner of India Sunil Arora and the Consul General of Canada in Chandigarh Mia Yen. PU Vice-Chancellor Prof Raj Kumar, who is also PUAA president, along with Dean Alumni Relations and PUAA secretary Prof Deepti Gupta said that there will be academic interactions apart from cultural and award ceremonies.