The North Daily

  Chandigarh: A thought-provoking seminar was held here on ‘Net Zero: Alternate Fuel for Marine Propulsion’ under the aegis of the Marine Engineering Division Board of The Institution of Engineers-India (IEI), Punjab and Chandigarh State Centre, in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Engineers India, Chandigarh Chapter, Institution for Innovation Industrial Engineering and Entrepreneurship, Mumbai, Merchant Navy Officers Association (MNOA), Chandigarh and The Company of Master Mariners (India), Chandigarh. Dr. Labh Singh FIE welcomed all dignitaries on Dias and the participants attending the seminar. MNOA Chandigarh president Captain T.S. Bhatia said that the seminar touched upon multiple challenges and opportunities in adopting green fuel in the marine sector. “As India strives to become a net zero emitter by 2070, we mariners too wish to contribute our bit in achieving the goal.” Prof S K Sharma, Prof Emeritus Panjab University, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest, and Prof. (D...

Jammu :  The Jammu round of ASSOCHAM Launchpad - Startup Elevator Pitch Series, an initiative and platform for budding entrepreneurs concluded; thereby calling all startups and entrepreneurs from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) region to bring their technology and business ideas to the most important investors, corporates and industry leaders.   Genetico Research won the series; Co Rover was adjudged first runners up while Sid07 Design attained the second runners up position. Mr. Anil Khaitan, Chairman, ASSOCHAM Startup Council said, “The ASSOCHAM Elevator Pitch event continues to showcase best startups from across different cities in India, proving ASSOCHAM’s dedication towards highlighting most forward-thinking innovators/budding entrepreneurs.” Of over 80 applications received by ASSOCHAM from across J&K, 25 were shortlisted and they got a chance to meet world class mentors, investors, companies having decades of industry experience to help them give a better shape...