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OBITUARY The Indian National Group of the IABSE express their profound sorrow on the sad demise of Late Shri Parkash Chander Bhasin on the 6th December, 2017 at New Delhi. He was the Secretary and Chairman of the Indian National Group (ING) and was closely associated with various activities of this Group since 1962. He was a member of numerous Technical Committees in India and abroad and also member of the Permanent Committee of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering. Shri Bhasin was a man of great ability. His contribution to the activities of engineering profession and Group, will remain as landmark in the history of this group. Shri Parkash Chander Bhasin was well known for his dedication in the profession. Indian National Group of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering sincerely appreciates his contribution to the Group and deeply mourns his untimely death. The Group prays the almighty God to grant strength and courage to the bereaved family to bear the loss. May his soul rest in peace. The Indian National Group of the IABSE express their profound sorrow on the sad demise of Late Dr CV Kand, Chairman, CV Kand Consultants Pvt Ltd on the 24th December, 2017 at Bangalore. He was an active member of the Indian National Group of the IABSE. The Group prays the almighty God to grant strength and courage to the bereaved family to bear the loss. May his soul rest in peace.
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