Balbir Singh Sidhu launches a sharp attack on the BJP government over the hike in commercial gas cylinder prices The Congress will strongly oppose every anti-people policy that affects people's kitchens S.A.S.Nagar 2 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Senior Congress leader and former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has termed the steep increase in commercial gas cylinder prices by the BJP-led central government as a well-planned conspiracy against small traders and common people, who are considered the backbone of the country's economy. Sidhu said that the significant hike in gas cylinder prices in a single day proves that the BJP government neither cares about small businesses nor about the kitchens of ordinary households. People who are already burdened by inflation, unemployment, and taxes are now being further oppressed by rising gas prices. He stated that this decision is a direct economic blow to thousands of families associated with tea vendors, dhaba owners, hotel ope...
PEC Hosts ENERGY SUMMIT’26: A Hub for Sustainable Innovation and Career Excellence
Chandigarh 27 April ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, hosted ENERGY SUMMIT’26, organised by the SESI PEC Club (Solar Energy Society of India, PEC Chapter). The summit was themed as a “Nexus of Energy, Innovation, and Career Pathways”, focusing on bridging the gap between academic learning, industry innovation, and career development. The programme commenced with a technical sprint, encouraging problem-solving and innovation in the field of sustainable energy.
The event featured expert talks on the Sustainable and Solar Industry, delivered by Jayant Joshi, Senior Analyst at Power Foundation of India, and Adhvit Mittal, Senior Associate at Cognizant and alumnus of IIM Bodh Gaya. The speakers shared insights on emerging technologies and emphasised the importance of aligning engineering skills with global sustainability goals. A Case Hackathon was organised, providing students with an opportunity to work on real-world energy challenges. The competition encouraged innovative and scalable solutions, with a prize pool of ₹6,000 awarded to the winners.
The summit also included a career-focused session titled “The Real Placement Playbook”, conducted by Armaan Singh (Bain & Co), Sehajdeep Singh and Pratham Garg (American Express), Vansh Malhotra (ICICI DSAG), Mohjeet Singh Dhillon (Tata Electronics), and Shubham Soni (Jindal Stainless). The speakers shared insights on placement strategies, resume building, and navigating recruitment processes. The event was convened by Akhilesh Kumar Bhat and co-convened by Vansh Malhotra, with support from sponsors Aashita and Alar Solutions. The programme concluded successfully, providing students with valuable exposure to industry trends, innovation, and career pathways in the energy sector.
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