Briefly: Benith new chief of Mohali MC

T Benith, a 2018-batch IAS officer, replaced Navjot Kaur as the Mohali Municipal Corporation Commissioner. Benith was earlier posted as Additional Secretary, Coordination, and Staff Officer to Chief Secretary. Navjot Kaur, a 2006-batch PCS officer, had joined the MC in March 2022. TNS

SARAS Mela from October 16

Mohali: Preparations have begun for the first SARAS Mela of the district, which will be held at the Sector 88 ground from October 16 to 27. Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain convened a preparatory meeting of various nodal officers deputed for the event, which will have over 300 stalls supporting rural producers/artisans, showcasing a diverse range of products that can benefit residents. Besides, renowned Bollywood and Punjabi singers and artistes would perform daily in the evening. TNS

PU prof holds radio session

Chandigarh: PU professor Dr Manish Dev Sharma, a faculty member in physics and electronics, had an interactive session on ‘sustainable development’ at All India Radio, Akashvani Kendra, Jalandhar, on Thursday. TNS

Bank services for lawyers

Chandigarh: Punjab National Bank, in association with the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, has introduced tailor-made banking products and services to cater to the distinct financial needs of legal professionals. The bank launched a zero balance current account for advocates. In addition, the bank has introduced a group term insurance plan for them. TNS

Kho Kho trials tomorrow

Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Kho Kho Association will organise trials to select a local sub-junior (boys and girls) teams on September 14 (4 pm) at Sri Guru Gobind Singh Senior Secondary School, Sector 26. TNS