NSS volunteers distribute masks
Chandigarh: NSS volunteers of Shishu Niketan Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 22, distributed masks among visitors to the Sector 22 market. The purpose was to spread awareness about the precautions to be taken during these days while visiting public places. Amita Khorana, Principal, said youngsters of any nation were the most important instrument of bringing about a positive change. TNS
DBU holds online programme
Chandigarh: Desh Bhagat University’s student branch and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers organised an online programme on “Implementing Lean Approaches: Administering Transfiguration Risks” in collaboration with IEEE SPAX of the US. Er SS Bhatia, managing director, The JAVS Mohali, shared his views on “Quality of Life Cycles”. Dr Adil Usman, Associate Member of MP-IDSA, Ministry of Defence, shared the various IEEE opportunities available for student branches. Dr Zora Singh, Chancellor, DBU, talked about the importance of lean principles. TNS
Balwinder made SGFI joint secy
Chandigarh: The School Games Federation of India (SGFI) has appointed Balwinder Singh, Sports Officer, District Education Officer (DEO), Chandigarh, its new joint secretary. He has been elected unanimously by the nominated representatives of all affiliated states/UTs/units of the elective council body of the SGFI. TNS
Sharma Chd Khel Bharti chief
Chandigarh: Khel Bharti (Kreerda Bharti) has appointed Trideep Sharma president of Khel Bharti Chandigarh. He is at present practising law at the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Sharma is a professional taekwondo and tennis player. He has won a number of medals in senior state championships. TNS
Chandigarh Chess Association
Chandigarh: Dr Vipnesh Bhardwaj, honorary secretary, Chandigarh Chess Association, has been elected vice-president of the All-India Chess Federation for the term 2021-23. The elections were held on January 4. The office-bearers of the Chandigarh Chess Association and its members congratulated Bhardwaj. The representatives from 32 state associations participated in these online elections. TNS
