Bathinda
Doctors’ Day today: The Doctors’ Day, observed on July 1 every year, holds a special significance for medical practitioners in India as on this day, they commemorate the birth anniversary of eminent physician and patriot Dr BC Roy, who was born on July 1, 1882. He also died on July 1. This special day is an ideal opportunity to remind people of the critical role doctors play in their lives. The day is also significant for doctors themselves as it provides them with an opportunity to revitalise and rededicate them to the practice of medicine. Dr Amrit Sethi, an ophthalmologist, informed that this year, the day is dedicated to give a new lease of life to the sacrosanct bond of a doctor with his patient by recognising the rights of the patients for complete transparency in the treatment.
CHANDIGARH
Agarwal assumes charge as Chief Secy: Subodh Chander Agarwal, a 1975 batch IAS officer, assumed charge as Punjab’s new Chief Secretary. He replaces Ramesh Inder Singh, who relinquished office on Monday. Taking over, Agarwal said he, with his team of administrative officers, would work for the welfare of the state with devotion. He would continue work done by Ramesh Inder Singh and give priority to make good connection between people and the government.
Jalandhar
Jalandhar based scientist designs prototype:Raj Seth, a Jalandhar based scientist and researcher at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, York University, Toronto, Canada has contributed in designing and developing a model prototype of 20 km inflatable space tower. The space tower is 15 km in height, and it could go further up to an altitude of 20 km. The scientist expressed his desire to collaborate with the Indian Space agencies in materializing the design prototype into reality in future.
Bodybuilding machine
launched:The city-based free of cost Natha Bagichi
Akhara, behind the Central Jail, has launched a state-of-the-art bodybuilding machine. The machine was inaugurated by Ustad Mangal Pahalwan who said children, youths and aged people could avail the facility.
The akhara is equipped with traditional massage and exercise facilities.
Ludhiana
Engg college to start
new courses:The Ludhiana College of Engineering and Technology (LCET), Katani Kalan, will be starting BBA and BCA courses from this session.
To promote technical education in the region, the college has also started Classes XI and XII (non- medical) at LCET Senior Secondary School.
A counseling cell has also been set up in the institute for the students.
Dr JS Sohal, director of the institute, said: “The inclination for these courses is increasing in the region. Many institutes offer these courses, but students should be careful while choosing the institute.”
MOGA
2 drown in sacred pool: Two youths drowned while taking bath in a sacred pool on the premises of Baba Mallan Shah Dera situated on the Baghapurana road near here on Tuesday. Sucha Singh and Rajesh Kumar, along with two other boys, came to the dera at noon. There is a myth among the locals that the water in the pool is sacred and heals skin diseases. Sucha and Rajesh, who were suffering from skin diseases, jumped into the pool, but the water level was deep and they got drowned. The bodies have been sent to the district hospital for a post-mortem examination.
PATIALA
Exam schedule revised: Punjabi University has revised the schedule for MEd (regular) entrance exam keeping in view the interests of students. The earlier date for MEd. entrance test was July 12. Now this test will be held on July 25. Students who are interested in applying for this course can apply with Rs 1,000 late fee till July 6 and with Rs 1,500 late fee till July 12.
MEd entrance test on July 25:Punjabi University has postponed the date of the MEd entrance exam keeping in view the interests of students. The test, which was scheduled to be held on July 12, would now be held on July 25.
The interested students could apply for the course with submission of late fee of Rs 1,000 till July 6 and with the late fee of Rs 1,500 till July 12.
Ropar
12 selected in placement drive:Twelve students of IET Bhaddal have been selected by HCL Infosystems Limited in a campus placement drive held on the campus premises.
TPO, Dr JS Kanwar, said two representatives from the company visited the institute to select the students.
As many as 52 students were shortlisted for the selection. Twentyfive students were selected after the first round and 12 students cleared the second round.
