iTI to name after Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa
Chandigarh: In tribute to late Padma Shri and Darbar Sahib’s former Hazoori Ragi Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Monday announced to name the upcoming ITI at Lohian (Shahkot) after him. Bhai Khalsa had passed away due to coronavirus on April 2 at Amritsar. Capt Amarinder, in condolence message to the family on Sunday, said that he was deeply saddened over the untimely demise of the great Ragi, who was an expert in all Ragas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The Chief Minister prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
Pb Info panel announce contribution to CMRF
Chandigarh: Responding to Punjab Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh’s appeal and considering unprecedented damage caused to State’s economy by coronavirus pandemic, the Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners of Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) have voluntarily decided to contribute 30 percent of their basic pay for next three months (starting April 2020) to Punjab Chief Minister’s Relief Fund-Covid 19.
Burger King manager, customer booked
Chandigarh: Burger King manager Rahul Sharma and customer Rajat Mathur who placed order in Chandigarh, have been booked and arrested by Chandigarh police for violating curfew orders in view of Covid-19. Spokesperson said that while patrolling in NAC Mani Majra area, the police team stopped Burger Kings’ delivery boy who informed that he was going to deliver the same to MHC. After verification, a case under section 188 of IPC was registered against Rajat for violating curfew orders regarding prohibiting eatable non-essential items through delivery boy despite curfew orders.
PU MDS Counseling Schedule issued
Chandigarh: Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) First Year admission schedule for Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, for the session 2020-21 has been resumed in consonance with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s notification from April 20, 2020, informed Institute’s principal-cum-profession Dr Jagat Bhushan. The schedule approved by the Ministry specifies this round of admissions to be completed by May 4, 2020, he said adding that schedule and all other details for MDS admissions in dental institute has been intimated on website — http://dentalsciences.puchd.ac.in.
UIHTM organises first national webinar
Chandigarh: University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management (UIHTM), Panjab University, Chandigarh, has organized first National Webinar on Corona and Covid-19: Impact, innovation and planning for post crisis, said UIHTM director Anish Slath. PU Dean University Instructions Prof Shankar Ji Jha, in his inaugural address, emphasized that entire hospitality and tourism industry is under lockdown and it is the responsibility of all academician and policy makers to join hand and deliberate upon causes, consequences and future course of action.
Cong demands streamlining of ration supply Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Congress president Pardeep Chhabra on Monday said that inspite of UT Administration’s best efforts, there are many issues being faced by city residents in getting adequate ration supply which needs to be streamlined. Chhabra said that he received reports and feedback from residents of various areas including Dhanas, Mauli Jagran, and southern sectors like Sector 49, that government scheme’s beneficiaries are facing lots of issues in getting ration. Even valid ration card holders have complained that they are facing problems. It is important that Administration enables door-to-door ration supply.
NGO gives food, safety kits to daily wagers
Chandigarh: With Covid-19 spreading in Chandigarh, a city based NGO, I Am Still Human (IASH), has come to the forefront to help underprivileged like daily wage earners, people living on footpaths, slums and physically challenged people on streets. IASH has collaborated with Big Rox – an MNC, Eduvelocity, and The Catalysts PR. IASH’s young team has been working tirelessly for past 20 days to provide succour to underprivileged by already distributing free of cost food kits to over 1200 needy families, more than 25,000 masks and beyond 18,000 sanitizers.
Infosys donates sanitisers, masks to Police
Chandigarh: For supporting Chandigarh Police in its fight against Covid-19, Infosys Foundation on Monday donated 200 hand sanitizers (500 ml) and 10,000 face mask (three ply) to Chandigarh Police. UT DGP Sanjay Baniwal, DIG (Traffic and Security) Shashank Anand, SSP Nilambari Jagadale, among others, along with Infosys Foundation’s vice president and Chandigarh Center Head and Suresh Shenoy, Lalit Singla, Trustees of Arpan, Chandigarh, were present.
DLF gives safety materials to Mohali Admn
Chandigarh: DLF Foundation has handed over 5000 masks, 3000 gloves, 500 bottles of sanitiser, thermal guns, PPE suits to the District Administration in Mohali. It also distributed over 500 packets of dry rations to migrant labour in Hyde Park in Mohali. These dry rations comprising of Atta, Rice, Pulses, Oil, Sugar, Potatoes and Onions were packed by over 120 DLF COVID Warriors from Club5, DLF Golf Club, Construction sites, DLF Offices and Ridge Valley School.