Snatching: Minor among 2 nailed
Chandigarh: Two persons, including a juvenile, have been apprehended in a snatching case. According to the police, complainant Jitendera Singh Negi, a resident of Sector 22, reported that two persons snatched his mobile phone and Rs1,000 near his house on March 8. The police were informed and later, an 18-year-old youth, Jasbir Singh, of Sector 56 and a 17-year-old boy were apprehended. A case has been registered at the Sector 17 police station. TNS
Body found on railway tracks
Mohali: An unidentified body was found lying on the Kharar-Chandigarh railway tracks near Saidpur village in the district on Tuesday morning. Railway police officials said the deceased appeared to be a middle-aged man and probably a migrant labourer. The body, which is beyond recognition, has been kept in the mortuary of the Kharar Civil Hospital for the next 72 hours. A few passers-by had spotted the body and informed the PCR wing, who intimated the Kharar railway police post. TNS
NSS celebrates Women’s Day
Chandigarh: National Service Scheme (NSS), in collaboration with the department of computer science and applications, celebrated Women’s Day by organising an online event comprising a special talk on “Right of Women as per Criminal Laws and Labour Laws” by Advocate Palak Gupta. Dr Anuj Kumar, coordinator of the event, insisted that such activities were essential at the university level, to make the younger generation aware of their rights and safety. TNS
Webinar on Union Budget
Chandigarh: University Institute of Applied Management Sciences organised a webinar on “Union Budget 2021-22”. Dr Nishi Sharma, Associate Professor, UIAMS, said the paperless Budget 2021-22 was very much crucial as this year, the Centre had a formidable task to achieve a fine balance between addressing economic meltdown and maintaining deficit. Prof Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, PU, said the Budget emphasised strengthening not only manufacturing, financial, healthcare but also digitisation in India. TNS
Women’s Day celebrated
Chandigarh: HLP Galleria’s Queens Street organised “Business Queens Awards” to felicitate women entrepreneurs on Women’s Day. The evening programme progressed under the esteemed presence of Guest of Honour Mugdha Godse, celebrity RJ Meenakshi, Ashika Jain, ADC of Mohali; and Harveen Sarao, SP, Punjab Police. “We are privileged to honor the women who have achieved a great name and success with their hard work and dedication,” said Pardeep Bansal, Director, HLP Group. TNS
PRCI AMEYAA Award for Saryu
Chandigarh: Saryu D Madra, placed as Consultant (IEC/Media) with ROTTO PGIMER, has been selected for PRCI AMEYAA Award 2021 by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI). The award has been announced by the PRCI Governing Council for Women Achievers on the occasion of Women’s Day. Saryu has been selected for the award for her contribution to the domains of public relations, communication as also to the PRCI & YCC movement. TNS
Housing project launched
Mohali: The third phase of Riverdale Aerovista project in Mohali situated next to G Block of Aerocity was launched recently. The project, which is part of the Riverdale group’s Aerovista project in Mohali, has introduced both flats and villas in the ‘Spanish Revival Architecture’ style. Sanjeev Jindal, CEO of Riverdale Group, said: “We are committed to providing the best class in the residential sector around the tricity.” The prices for units range from Rs40 lakh to Rs50 lakh. TNS
