Observe precautions amid unlock: Chief secy
Shimla: Himachal Additional Chief Secretary Health RD Dhiman has urged the people of the state to observe all precautions to combat Coronavirus during unlock period. He said, the process of unlock has started in phased manner and it is important to follow the guidelines issued by the State Government. As the economic and tourism activities would be increasing in the state, therefore it was important to stay alert of this virus for self safety and safety of the society, he said while urging the people not to get afraid of this Coronavirus and to follow the guidelines issued by the Government, maintain self hygiene, keeping physical distance of one meter or three feet from another person, to avoid crowding at one place, cover the mouth with a mask or face cover and do not touch the nose, eyes and mouth.
BBMB celebrates its Raising Day
Chandigarh: Bhakra Beas Management Board was constituted with the merging of Beas Projects to Bhakra Management Board on May 15, 1976. But due to COVID-19 pandemic, BBMB celebrated its 44th Raising Day on July 4 at BBMB, SLDC complex, Chandigarh by following all norms of social distancing. Every year BBMB celebrate its raising day on one of its project stations. DK Sharma, chairman, BBMB congratulated employees for their exceptional diligence and dedication to the cause of nation building. He said, during last year, BBMB has not only exceeded CEA energy generation targets but also satisfactorily catered to water requirement of North India. He also awarded 45 officers and officials of BBMB at Chandigarh with medals and appreciation letters.
Online lecture on sustainable development at PU
Chandigarh: The Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies in collaboration with the Department of Public Administration organized a webinar on the topic “COVID-19 towards a Sustainable Lifestyle”