Punjab Govt observes Anti-Terrorism Day
Chandigarh: Remembering the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 28th death anniversary, Punjab Government on Tuesday observed the Anti-Terrorism Day. A large gathering of Punjab Secretariat staff members pledged to fight against all forms of terrorism. The pledge was administered by Principal Secretary Planning, General Administration and Coordination Jaspal Singh in the Punjab Civil Secretariat-I premises. Joining Singh, the employees pledged to oppose all forms of terrorism and violence, besides “to uphold and promote peace, social harmony and understanding among all fellow human beings and fight the forces of disruption threatening human lives and values”.
Police to eradicate terrorism, violence
Chandigarh: To make the people aware about terrorism and violence, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta on Tuesday administered oath to the Punjab Police officials at Punjab Police Headquarters to observe the ‘anti-terrorism day’. All police personnel and staff took pledge to make their contribution to end all forms of terrorism and violence in their country and strongly affirm to fight against those who disrupt the lives and values of human beings.
Punjab VB vows to weed out terrorism
SAS Nagar: Aiming to weed out terrorism and violence across the state, Punjab’s Chief Director-cum-ADGP Vigilance Bureau BK Uppal on Tuesday administered pledge to all Vigilance Bureau (VB) officials at VB Headquarters, SAS Nagar where all employees vowed to fight unanimously against those who disturb peace and social harmony of our country. Uppal said that we took pledge to maintain the unity and integrity of our country and to end all forms of terrorism and violence. He added that we will not let divisive forces to disrupt the social fabric of the country.
DGP Crime administers anti-terrorism day pledge
Chandigarh: Anti-Terrorism Day was observed at the Haryana Police Headquarters complex in the presence of Director General of Police, Crime PK Agrawal and other senior officers on Tuesday. Agrawal administered the pledge to a large number of staff members who attended the pledge ceremony “to oppose with our strength, all forms of terrorism and violence. We pledge to uphold and promote peace, social harmony and understanding among all fellow human beings and fight the forces of disruption threatening human lives and values”.
IIT Ropar to introduce new UG, PG courses
Ropar: IIT Ropar is introducing BTech in Mathematics and Computing along with four courses of MTech in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Microelectronics and VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) Design, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering with specialization in Water Resources and Environment Engineering and in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence this summer. IIT Ropar’s Computer Science and Engineering Department’s head Dr Somitra Sanadhya said, “With increasing industry demand for trained manpower in areas like financial technology, artificial intelligence and information security, there is a dire need to have a course like BTech in Mathematics and Computing, which covers fundamental mathematics and its computational applications.”
PSPCL Observes Anti Terrorism Day
Patiala: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited observed Anti-Terrorism Day here at its head quarters. CMD B.S.Sran, R.P.Pandove Director Administration, N.K. Sharma, Director Distibution, S.K.Puri Director, Generation and Jatinder Goyal, director Finance, various HODs, officers and officials were present. Sran said the object behind the observance of this day as anti-terrorism day was to wean people away, particular the youth, from terrorism and violence by highlighting the suffering of the people.
Piaggio strengthens its presence in tri-city
Mohali: Piaggio Vehicles has launched two new dealerships at Mohali and Panchkula. The dealerships were inaugurated by Malind Kapur, Sr. VP Marketing, Commercial Vehicle Business, and will sell the entire range of Piaggio’s commercial vehicles under its flagship brands Ape’ & Porter.
Badnore Unveils book 'Samaj Chintan'
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore on Tuesday unveiled the book titled 'Samaj Chintan' authored by Avinash Rai Khanna, former MP and National Vice President BJP at Punjab Raj Bhavan. Badnore appreciated the sincere effort of Khanna in penning down his memoirs and thoughts based on his real life experiences in the form of a book which will not only inspire the readers but also benefit the society on the whole.
Khanna said the book is primarily a the compilation of his selective life experiences and views written by him on different occasions focused on improving the basic fabric of the society.