Salary to be disbursed on March 30
Shimla: A Spokesperson of the State Government said on Thursday that the salary for the month of March, 2013 of the Government employees and those pensioners, whose pension was drawn from the Treasuries and Sub-Treasuries of Himachal Pradesh, would be drawn and disbursed on March 30 as March 31 is Sunday and April 1 is a Gazetted Holiday.
RANIKE TO INAUGURATE FISH FARMING FAIR
Chandigarh: To encourage the farmers to adopt crop diversification and initiate dairy farming along with fisheries, the Animal Husbandry department in collaboration with National fisheries Board Amritsar would organise a State level Fish Farming Fair on March 23. A spokesman of the department said that Gulzar Singh Ranike Animal Husbandry Minister would inaugurate the fair at Amritsar and Chief Parliamentary Secretary Animal Husbandry Department; Des Raj Dhugga would be the Chief Guest on the occasion.
Elections of CREDAI Punjab Chapter held
Chandigarh: The Punjab Chapter of Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) announced that for the third consecutive term, Anil Chopra, CMD, St. Soldier Group, Jalandhar, Sardar Kulwant Singh, CMD, Janta Group and Amardeep Singh Hira CMD, Shiwalik Group have been re-elected unanimously as the Chairman, President and Gen. Secretary respectively for the year 2013-15. All 6 Chapter Associations of Punjab participated in the elections which were held at Hotel Shivalik View, Chandigarh.
Steelbird launches helmet with shutter
Chandigarh: Steelbird Helmets are already a big hit for its innovative designs, curves, and sturdiness. After Carbon Fibre, Steelbird R & D Team has designed a helmet which is perfect for summer and keep you head cool while you are on ride. The helmet has been designed with a provision of on top ventilation with a small shutter. So if you feel your head and hairs are sticky with scorching heat and humid just pull the shutter and a cool fresh breeze will enter through ventilation points into helmets and give a relax feeling during driving.
Urban Shanties stressed for solid waste issue
Chandigarh: A Sanitation Campaign was organized by the Sanitation and Pest Control Wing of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh on Thursday in Barail Village. Cleaning Staffs of Sanitation Wing of Municipal Corporation made an impressive rally by carrying placards depicting the message for the residents to cooperate in maintaining the sanitation. Such cleanliness Drives are done to bring change in the mind set of the individuals and particularly with regard to public behavior in keeping their premises and surroundings clean.
MC removes 60 sign boards
Chandigarh: The enforcement wing of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh on Thursday removed 60 sign boards/hoardings under section 5 of the Chandigarh Advertisement Control Order 1954 displayed by shopkeepers in the market area of Sector 36 here for violating the provisions of the Advertisement Control Order. The defaulters had been asked to remove the hoardings and Advertisements themselves failing which, the same have been removed at the cost of owner/occupier and the material/articles used for the said advertisement/sky/signs have been confiscated.
WV Raman now Assistant Coach of Kings XI
Chandigarh: Kings XI Punjab announced the appointment of WV Raman as the Team Assistant Coach on Thursday. Col Arvinder Singh, COO, Kings XI Punjab said, “We are pleased to have WV Raman as the Assistant Coach of our team for IPl 2013. Given his vast experience as an ex – Indian player and his coaching stints over the years, I am certain that he shall bring another dimension to our Coaching Staff and help our players perform to the best of their abilities. We wish him all the best for the upcoming IPl Season.”
Aviva Wealth Builder launched
Chandigarh: Aviva life Insurance on Wednesday announced the launch of Aviva Wealth Builder, a traditional endowment plan, which guarantees double the premiums paid on maturity. This plan offers the twin benefit of protection and investment. It also provides customer the flexibility to choose the premium payment term (single or yearly) and significantly reduces the issuance time by exempting the health check-up.
Kabaddi fever hits Punjab
Chandigarh: Idea Cellular returns with its exclusive Kabaddi Tournament – ‘Idea Shaan-e-Punjab Kabaddi and GatkhaCup’ to be inaugurated in the State that is renowned for its sporting talents and has produced many legendary sportsmen and star players. Acknowledging this spirit and harnessing the talent spread across the state, Idea Cellular in association with Punjab Sports Department brings back another year of the successful tournament.
World Sparrow Day celebrated
Chandigarh: World sparrow day was celebrated on Thursday in PGI’s Nivedita Crèche. An inspiring cultural program highlighting various issues related to house sparrow was conducted by children. The chief guest for the function was Dr YK Chawla, director PGI and the Guest of honor Dr Prasad, the evolutionary biologist from ISER who informed about the varieties of sparrow present in the tricity.