Six IPS officers transferred in Haryana
Chandigarh: Haryana Government on Monday issued postings and transfers order of six IPS officers and one Haryana police services officer with immediate effect. Sibash Kabiraj, SP, Yamunanagar, has been posted as SP, Commando along with the charge of AIG, Traffic Karnal in place of Ashok Kumar who goes as SP, Railways. Y. Puran Kumar, SP, Kurukshestra, designate, becomes SP, Yamunanagar. Rakesh Kumar Arya, SP, Palwal has been posted SP, Kurukshetra. Shashank Anand, SP, Railways, designate, will be new SP, Karnal vice Abhishek Garg who has been appointed DCP, Ballabhgarh along with additional charge of DCP, Crime, Faridabad vice Jagat Singh Hooda who goes as SP, Palwal.
Toll-free service for cattle rearers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has started a toll free service for cattle rearers to improve the livestock breed through artificial insemination in the state. The service in public-private partnership mode was inaugurated by the Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, PK Das, at the call centre of J.K. Trust in Ambala Cantt on Monday. The call centre would provide round-the-clock artificial insemination facility at toll free number 18001800088 to the cattle rearers at their doorstep in the state. The Trust has set up 1,145 centres along with three regional centres at Panipat, Hisar and Sohna. The employee who would provide the service at every centre has been named ‘Gopal’.
DlF City Centre Mall celebrates 5th birthday
Chandigarh: DlF City Centre Mall has turned five. As part of the festivity, a cake cutting ceremony was held by Caroline Dangwal, Mall Manager, in the presence of shoppers. The band ‘Kalkii’ played Hindi rock and entertained the audience with a blend of Sufi & Bollywood on groovy beats. The celebration was a precursor to month long fun filled Anniversary Month celebrations named ‘Have the ride of your life’. The bonanza which will be on till 31st May will see a series of events throughout May. The major attraction will be a Mega lucky Draw for a super-low Harley Davidson bike.
Mahindra’s 25 HP tractor launched
Chandigarh: Mahindra & Mahindra ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) launched the new Mahindra 255 DI Power Plus in Punjab. It is a powerful, reliable, fuel efficient and versatile new age tractor with a Double Cylinder Water Cooled Engine. The Tractor has a Higher Draw Bar Pull hence offering best in class pulling capacity with optimum fuel consumption. This leads to superlative performance in both agri and haulage use.With its better pulling capacity and gradability, the Mahindra 255DI Power Plus caters to the needs of farmers for cultivation, harvesting and water pumping, and to fleet owners for commercial haulage. The tractor is useful for commercial work to remove sand from river beds and stone from quarries where pulling the trailer up the gradient is required. Many farmers with higher land holding and higher HP tractors use the tractor for secondary work.
Awareness drive at Fortis Hospital in Mohali
Mohali: A flash mob erupted in the OPD and IPD lobbies of Fortis Hospital, Mohali on Monday and spread a unique message of environment hygiene and cleanliness. The flash mob comprised around 100 employees of Fortis, including doctors, technicians and nurses who were part of the Sparkle Premier league (SPl) that the hospital is organising these days. In a well co-ordinated and choreographed move, the team performed a dance number highlighting the steps in maintaining hand hygiene and cleanliness to the patients, visitors and staff present there.
lifestyle launches latest Spring summer collection
Chandigarh: lifestyle, a shopping destination for fashion & gracious living, has unveiled its latest Spring Summer'13 collection. The collection is fashionable as it merges classy, youthful, and sophisticated styles keeping in view the refined dressing sensibilities of a true global fashionistas and debonair men. The collection highlights Neon, tropical and nautical trends. Code is an interpretation of the trends that define the current cosmopolitan society. Choices for women range from chic dresses, skirts, trousers etc with lace to tropical prints. The Code men's collection speaks of modernity, new lines, lightness and colour. It expresses a refined, detailed sense of elegance for cosmopolitan men accustomed to traveling.
Cookie Man opens outlet in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Steeped in Australian tradition and baked using recipes that have been perfected over 50 years, Cookie Man has opened its first outlet in Chandigarh at City Emporium Mall. It has an extensive range of cookies to delight every palate. From crisp, crunchy cookies to cream-filled cookies, and chocolate-dipped indulgences, the Store has something for everyone. In addition, the store has the entire product range from Cookie Man including brownies, ice creams, puffs, doughnuts and muffins. The store serves beverages as well.
Vice Chancellor’s term extended
Chandigarh: Dr KS Khokhar, Vice-Chancellor of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) has got an extension of another term. A decision to this effect has been taken in a meeting of Board of Management (BoM) of the university held under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Haryana, P.K. Chaudhary. The board has decided to extend the term of Dr. Khokhar till he attains the age of 68 years and now he would remain in position till July 15, 2016.
Belgiumextends visa service
Chandigarh: The State of Belgium and VFS Global specialist for diplomatic missions and Governments, commenced their visa application services for Belgium in Chandigarh on Monday with the opening of the Belgian Visa Application Centre. Pierre Vaesen, Ambassador of Belgium in New Delhi inaugurated the new centre located at Sector 8-C, Madhya Marg. In continuation to the decision of extending such services to six new locations across India, apart from the 3 locations already functioning, this strategic move is aimed at offering new services, facilities and benefits to visa applicants, and boost tourism, trade and investments, and bilateral ties with India.
National Capacity Development Workshop at PGI
Chandigarh: Ninth National Capacity Development Workshop for District level Managers on Reproductive and Child Health Planning was inaugurated on Monday at School of Public Health PGIMER, Chandigarh. The workshop is of eight days duration and is organized in collaboration with UNICEF New Delhi. 31participants from Assam, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tripura are attending this workshop. Dr Rajesh Kumar, Prof and Head of PGIMER School of Public Health, Chandigarh said that this workshop is a platform for all of us to share our experiences.
TVS Apache crosses one million mark
Chandigarh: TVS Motor Company’s iconic brand TVS Apache has crossed the one million mark in sales. launched in 2006, the Apache was an instant hit, winning every major automobile award and was rated the best motorcycle in the Indian market. Over the years, the racing derived TVS Apache has become the most sought after motorcycle in its category and is a well-established brand in more than 20 countries globally. With a cult like following and a massive fan base the Apache is a brand name in itself and is a classic case study for continuous refinement and consumer specific product innovation.