Conference on gender imbalance

Chandigarh: A national conference on gender imbalance was organised at GGDSD College. The chief guest on the occasion was Justice Rajesh Tandon, Chairman, Law Commission, Uttarakhand. TNS

Biomedical sciences

Chandigarh: A national conference on ‘Promotion of biomedical sciences among the young’ concluded at PGIMER. More than 50 participants presented innovative solutions for healthcare problems. Biomedicathon-2020 focused on nurturing creativity and entrepreneurship spirit among the young healthcare enthusiasts from academia and industry. TNS

Dancing to good health

Chandigarh: Children, youth and middle-aged people organised a mega dance and fitness marathon, ‘Fit India’, at the community hall of Panjab University here on Sunday. Damp events organised the activity, along with 4ever Dance & Fitness Studio. Dipesh Sekhri, Director of Damp Events, said: “We organised the event as our contribution to PM’s Fit India movement. A unique blend of dance and fitness was the theme of the marathon. We will be organising ‘Fit India’ dance and fitness marathon every year.” TNS

Verka booth at PU soon

Chandigarh: At Panjab University (PU), a committee has been formed to look into the wants of the students of the South Campus. A Verka booth and multi-purpose playground near Boys’ Hostel No. 8 have been the long-pending demand of various student representatives. University Vice-Chancellor Prof Raj Kumar has constituted the committee to open new eateries. TNS

Kavi sammelan at Tagore Theatre

Chandigarh: A Kavi Sammelan was held to mark the birth anniversary of litterateurs Jai Shanker Parsad and Gopal Das Neeraj at Tagore Theatre. OC