CM lays foundation stone of three projects
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal laid foundation stone and also inaugurated three development projects worth Rs 27.45 crore in Gurugram. He inaugurated the Rain Basera (night shelter) for the homeless in Kadipur Village. He also laid the foundation stone of 10 MLD sewage treatment plant to be built in Jahajgarh village and various development works in Municipal Corporation’s Ward-35.
Special screening of CHHAPAAK
Chandigarh: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Department will hold a special screening of movie ‘CHHAPAAK’ on January 11 at INOX Dhillon plaza for acid acctak surviving women. A spokesman said, the main rationale behind the screening is to ensure the safe and secure public places for women besides sensitizing the people in this regard. The department is providing financial assistance of Rs.8000 per month to the women who have been the victims of acid attacks, he added.
Mayor highlights his achievements
Chandigarh: Mayor Rajesh Kalia on Thursday highlighted his achievements during the one year’s tenure. He said, during his tenure the project of ‘Mining of Legacy Waste and Recovery of Land' began at the Dadumajra dumping ground on build operate and transfer basis, the city water supply scheme, phase 5&6 at water works, Sector 39 began, afternoon water supply has been started to the city, agreement of segregation of waste and collection of garbage from households has been signed with door to door waste collectors, vendors have been shifted/rehabilitated successfully under the provisions of Vendors Act to the designated areas and rejuvenated the places including Sector 17 plaza, sector 22 market area, sector 19 and other parts of city among others.
Lecture workshop organised in CSIO
Chandigarh: The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) organized a Science academies' lecture workshop on "Materials Engineering for Sustainable Environment and Energy (MESEE)". The objective of the lecture workshop was to update and enlighten the concepts in material physics, chemistry and engineering for graduate, under-graduate, doctoral students and young faculty. The special focal theme of the workshop was on application of materials for sustainable solutions for environment (monitoring) and energy (renewable energy).
PTC launches New Year campaign theme
Chandigarh: PTC Network launched its New Year campaign theme 19 Nahi 20. It has announced that it will be going global with its talent hunt initiatives. Through their mobile app, PTC PLAY, a technology has been developed with which anyone sitting anywhere in the world will be able to take part real time in all its talent hunts like Voice of Punjab, Miss PTC Punjabi, Mr Punjab and more. Another first in the world is the daily live 360 degrees Virtual Reality telecast of Gurbani Kirtan from Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar.
Eco-friendly Lohri
Chandigarh: This Lohri, Vodafone Idea will be distributing Biomass briquettes, to enable the residents of tricity to celebrate the festival with reduced smoke levels. Biomass is an organic and renewable source of energy. The use of briquettes based on biomass reduces the amount of CO2 and sulphur released in the atmosphere. Vodafone’s eco-friendly Lohri campaign is in line with the company’s larger objective of reducing carbon footprint. With the use of these biomass briquettes, the people of Tricity (Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula) can substantially contribute to a smoke free environment and can celebrate this auspicious festival in an eco-friendly way.
Royal Enfield launches BS VI cc 350
Chandigarh: Royal Enfield has announced the launch of the new Bharat Stage VI compliant Classic 350, the first motorcycle under the company's Unit Construction Engine (UCE) platform to transition to the new regulatory emission norms. The motorcycles will be available starting at Rs. 1,65,025 (Ex-showroom). Vinod Dasari, CEO of Royal Enfield said BS VI emission norms not just ensures cleaner technology and sustainable mobility but also puts the Indian automotive sector ahead of its global counterparts.
Docs to attend ‘Oral Anti-platelet Therapy’
Chandigarh: Around 100 physicians including eminent cardiologists across region including from PGIMER will attend a conference on ‘Oral Antiplatelet Therapy’ at Hyatt hotel here. The conference is being organized by Ojas Hospital’s Jyotiragamaya Academic Foundation. Various aspects of antiplatelet therapy would be discussed by prominent cardiologists of region at the conference.
Three injured in scuffle at Sector 17 parking
Chandigarh: Three MC employees deployed at Sector 17 parking here were injured on Thursday when they were attacked by a sharp weapon by two youth at the site. They were reportedly attacked by the two youth, who were stopped due to the lack of parking space at the site. The two were nabbed by the police later and investigation began in the matter. Following the incident, high drama was witnessed at Sector 17 Police Station as the MC parking employees gathered outside to protest against the police. MC employee Dalbir Singh, one of the victims said we were attacked by a sharp weapon. While two employees received hand injuries, one received injuries on face.