Punjab Guv, CM, Dy CM greets people on Vaisakhi
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, and his deputy Sukhbir Badal on Friday felicitated Punjabis across the globe on the occasion of Vaisakhi, symbolizing spirit of Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat, besides unity in diversity. In his message, Patil said that Baisakhi has a multi-faceted importance as it marks the ripening of Rabi harvest, a time of great joy for the farmers to gather the fruits of their hard labour. Badal reminded the people of centuries old glorious cultural heritage when in 1699, Sikhs’ tenth master Guru Gobind Singh created ‘Order of Khalsa’ at Sri Anandpur Sahib by baptizing ‘Panj Pyaras (beloved ones), belonging to different castes, thereby carving out an egalitarian society. Sukhbir also reminded massacre of hundreds of innocent Punjabis at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, on this day in 1919. All exhorted people to celebrate this festival collectively.
e-Vidhan Sabha Project: HP Speaker calls on Sibal
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Brij Biharilal Butail called on Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal and said that Central Government had agreed to release `8.58 crore for e-Vidhan Sabha Project of Himachal Pradesh during April, 2013. “The online constituency management component of this project would be launched by President Pranab Mukherjee on May 24 during his ensuing visit to the state. The complete e-Vidhan Sabha project would be launched in September 2013 during the Golden Jubilee function of Vidhan Sabha,” he added.
State pharmacists association to stage protest
Chandigarh: Condemning the vindictive attitude of State Director Health and Family Welfare Dr Ashok Nayyar against the pharmacists, Punjab State Pharmacists Association on Friday decided to stage protest on April 14 at Amritsar on lawrence Road in front of his nursing home. State convener Ravinder luthra said that Dr Nayyar has adopted anti-pharmacist attitude. “On one hand, he is putting pharmacists in dye-mashing cadre by misguiding Secretary Health and Punjab Government, while on the other, demanding proposals from Civil Surgeons for increase in posts according to their requirement to the extent of 700 posts,” he added.
HP Health minister meet Ajit singh to reopen airports
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Health minister Kaul Singh Thakur called on Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh in New Delhi on Friday and requested him to restore air services at all airports of the state. Thakur apprised the Union Minister that the tourism industry in the state was badly affected due to termination of air services and requested him to initiate efforts for restoration of air services during ensuing summer season. He urged the Centre to hire small choppers for the state and restore air traffic on all three airports — Shimla, Kullu and Dharamshala.
Guv flags off mammography cancer van
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil on Friday flagged off Mobile Mammography Breast Cancer Unit of Sector-32 Government Medical College and Hospital from Punjab Raj Bhawan. Patil said this initiative would deliver potentially life-saving technology to communities that would otherwise have little or no access to advanced breast-cancer screening. GMCH-32 director Dr Raj Bahadur said that van has in-built facilities for mammography, taking sample for FNAC and automatic processor for development of mammography films, along with a dedicated team of medical persons.
Two-day e-Governance training for UT officials
Chandigarh: Two-day specialised e-Governance Training Programme, organized by the UT Department of Information Technology in collaboration with National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIElIT), Chandigarh, was held for the officials of various departments of Chandigarh Administration. Aim of the programme was to acquaint participants with structured approach for e-Governance initiatives, different phases of e-Governance project lifecycle, e-government and e-business services, to realign service delivery with citizen focus and to improve transparency, accountability in government. Around 30 participants from various departments attended the training.
BMl canal to remain close till April 23
Chandigarh: Bhakra Main line (BMl) canal would remain close from till April 23 for installation of CCTV cameras in the Canal on the upper side of Khanauri Head. Official spokesperson of the Irrigation Department said that notification in this regard, under rule 63 of rules framed under the Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (Act VIII of 1873), has been issued. The decision to close canal for shorter span has been taken keeping in view the congenial weather condition and having due regard to the status of crops, he added.
Sec-16 Hospital’s OPD timings changed
Chandigarh: OPD timings of Sector-16 Government Multi-Specialty Hospital and its allied dispensaries including Ayush Dispensaries, Community Health Centre-Manimajara, Community Health Centre, Sector-22, and Poly Clinic, Sector-45, except ESI-29 and ESI-23, UT Secretariat, Punjab and Haryana Secretariat, High Court Dispensaries will 8 am to 2 pm in summers, from April 16, 2013, to October 15, 2013. Timings of ESI Dispensaries-29 and ESI-23, UT Secretariat, Punjab and Haryana Secretariat and High Court Dispensaries will remain as before.
Four-day Vaisakhi Fest at Himachal Bhawan
Chandigarh: A wide variety of Pakistani, Indian Punjabi, Thai and Chinese cuisine served through the windows of a 50 feet wide and seven feet high model of a passenger train is the novelty as a four-day Vaisakhi Fest 2013 opened to a riot of colour and Punjabi dhol beats at Himachal Bhawan on Friday. The festival is a complete lifestyle shopping experience steeped in festivities.
workshop on qualitative research concluded
Chandigarh: Five-day workshop on Qualitative Research, as part of PGIMER’s golden jubilee year, by School of Public Health concluded on April 12. Head of School of Public Health Dr Rajesh Kumar presided over valedictory function, and emphasized on the need of research for the progress and betterment of the society. 32 participants from diverse fields and backgrounds were part of the workshop.
SFAC holds awareness camp
Mohali: Small Farmer Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) brings in its awareness camp on Venture Capital Assistance Scheme (VCAS) which offers assistance (VCA) to agripreneurs in Punjab. The Scheme offers Venture Capital to set up agri-business projects and Project Development Facility (PDF) to assist producer, producer groups or organization, and units in Agri-Export Zones and agriculture graduates in preparation of economically viable Detailed Project Report (DPR). These camps have been conducted in 11 districts of Punjab, including Mohali, ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar.
Abhinet to stage two plays on April 19
Chandigarh: City's oldest theatre group — Abhinet — would be staging two playson April 19 at Tagore Theatre. Directed by Vijay Kapoor, the two plays to be staged are ‘Money Order’ written by Kailash Ahluwalia, and ‘Handi Meat’ inspired by a story written by Naresh Pandit, informed Kamal Arora. These are short plays of 55 minutes and 35 minutes duration respectively and portray varied emotional upheaval that the protagonists go through, director Vijay Kapoor explains. The passes of the show can be collected from Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh.
Driving test not to be held on Apr 15, 16
Chandigarh: On account of renovation of driving track at Children Traffic Park, Sector-23, driving test for regular driving license will not be held on April 15 and 16.
Sampark centres to remain close on April 13
Chandigarh: All Sampark and Gram Sampark centers will remain closed on April 13 — Saturday, on the occasion of Baisakhi.
GlassPalacelaunches Summer Collection 2013
Chandigarh: Glass Palace, exclusive furniture brand of the northern region, on Friday launched its much-awaited ‘Summer Collection 2013' at its Chandigarh showroom in Sector 7. In keeping with its legacy, elegant products at display cover the entire range of ergonomic furniture for an urban home in all its exquisiteness. This is suitable for round the year use too. The entire range of home chairs, recliners, beds, sofas, dining units, wardrobes, mattresses, kids room furniture and wooden cabinets speak of rich quality and elegance.
Ford India announces special offers in Punjab
Chandigarh: Festivities at Ford India kick-started in March with the introduction of limited Figo “Celebration Edition” to mark the third anniversary of India’s most awarded car. Celebrations at Ford India continue throughout this festive month of April as the company goes further to excite its customers in Punjab by introducing special offers on Ford Classic and limited Figo “Celebration Edition” such as zero down payment, exchange bonus and a chance to make great cash savings on the purchase of their favourite Ford cars.
Parx launches its new store in Elante Mall
Chandigarh: Parx from the house of Raymond, has launched its new store at Elante Mall, Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh. The brand extending its retail base further in Chandigarh offers a complete range of casual wear comprising of their latest Spring Summer Collection. Spread over 1255 sq ft, the new Parx store is a shopping destination with its impressive array of fashion collections presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The new Parx collection at the Parx store in Elante Mall emphasizes on the “Summer Blue” collection plays.