Raids on petrol pumps in Haryana
Chandigarh: In surprise raids at 15 petrol pumps by the Weights and Measure wing of Food and Supplies department, Haryana, three petrol pumps were challaned for various irregularities in Kurukshetra district. An official spokesman said that the Weight and Measures wing of Food and Supplies Department served notices on the traders to get their weighing and measuring instruments verified and stamped. He said that regular raids were being conducted on petrol pumps, gas agencies and other shops. During special camp at Pehowa, the weighing and measuring instruments of 915 shopkeepers were verified and stamped. Verification fee of over Rs 2.82 lakh had been collected from these shopkeepers. He said that the inspection team from the Department would inspect shops of two traders, two petrol pumps, two sweet shops, two jewellers, two gas agencies, Kiryana store and vegetable sellers, cloth merchants every month.
Hooda sends relief to Uttarakhand
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has expressed shock at the tragic loss in Uttarakhand State due to unprecedented rains and has sent “a small contribution of Rs 10 crore” from Chief Minister's Relief Fund for carrying on relief operation. In a written communication addressed to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Vijay Bahuguna, the Haryana Chief Minister said that he believed that the relief operation has been mounted on a massive scale. “Personally and on behalf of the people of Haryana, I express sorrow at this tragic hour and also share your concern,” added Hooda.
Integrated Village Information, Services System
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has, on pilot basis, started Integrated Village Information and Services System in Barwala block in district Panchkula to provide various services to the people at their door-steps in the State. A spokesman of Information Technology Department said that to ensure smooth functioning of this system, Haryana Chief Secretary, P.K. Chaudhery inaugurated Haryana e-Sewa Kendra in Barwala on Thursday. Through this Haryana e-Sewa Kendra, services of departments like Revenue, Health, Treasuries and Accounts and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam would be provided so that the people do not have to visit the departments.
Punjabappoints Inspectors in Health Dept
Chandigarh: In order to streamline the working of the health department, Punjab Government has appointed all those persons who are holding the post of District Ayurvedic and Unani Officers or exercising the administrative and DDO powers of district Ayurvedic and Unani officers to be inspectors for the areas specified under the act. A spokesperson of the Punjab Government said that notification in this regard has been issued.
Campaign to replace defective meters
Chandigarh: Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN), Devender Singh said that a massive campaign would be launched to replace all defective electricity meters in the State. He was addressing a meeting of senior officers of the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam held to review operational activities of the Nigam. Singh directed the officers, including Chief General Manager and General Managers of the Operations Wing, to start the campaign to replace defective meters in a strategic manner and complete it by the end of October, 2013. He said that to introduce the system of automatic meter reading, meters with modem facility would be installed at the premises of all consumers, other than agriculture consumers, having 10 kilowatt or more load.
Public Holiday on June 23 for Mandi by-poll
Shimla: Himachal Government has declared June 23 as a public holiday under section 135-B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to employees in any business trade, Industrial undertaking or any other establishment in view of the by-election for Mandi Parliamentary constituency, so that they may be entitled to exercise their franchise. A spokesman said that no deduction of wages of any such person shall be made on account of holiday under the section. This public holiday would be applicable within the area of Mandi parliamentary constituency.
Titan Eye Plus launches new sunglasses
Chandigarh: ‘Titan Glares’ - the range of sunglasses designed for today's fashionable and trendy range of styles for consumer whose desires are in line with the latest global trends has been launched in the city. The all new ‘Titan Glares’ sunglass range has a good mix of colorful, trendy and elegant designs. The range is inspired by the hottest international trends and tailored to suit the Indian face shapes and skin tones.
First Junior Golf tournament starts at CGA
Chandigarh:The First tournament of CGA Junior Circuit 2013 got off to an enthusiastic start on the lush greens of Panchkula Golf Course at Panchkulaon on Thursday. 73 golfers teed off and the young golfers then fervently got down to the task of playing the course which was in excellent condition. The first day’s results were quite interesting. Among the girls, the category-wise leaders are--
Category E -- Myra Jawanda, Category D - Vasundhara Thaira, Category C - Precious Kelson, Category B - Sonell Malik,
Category A - Tavleen Batra.
Among the boys, the leading scorers are:
Category E - Manjot Singh, Category D- Arnav Jain,
Category C - Aadil Bedi, Category B - Jaiveer Singh Sandhu and Category A - Harsh Gangwar.
Prize distribution will take place on June 21 at CGA Golf Range.
Haryana acid attack victim gets Rs 20 lakh
Chandigarh: Opening its purse for a girl volleyball player, who became the victim of an acid attack in Haryana's Rohtak town last year, the State Government on Thursday decided to give Rs 20 lakh for her plastic surgery at a Delhi hospital. Women and Child Development Minister Geeta Bhukkal said the State level panel set up under the Relief and Rehabilitation of Women Acid Victims scheme, which met here Thursday, decided to release an immediate relief of Rs 20 lakh to Ritu Saini for her plastic surgery. Bhukkal said that any further assistance, if required for the treatment, would also be given to Saini. She has been advised to undergo plastic surgery by the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, for which the cost would be around Rs.20 lakh. Saini was attacked in Rohtak town May last year by two youths who threw acid on her. Police said the assailants were hired by a cousin of the victim, who liked her, to throw acid on her. The duo has been arrested.
Punjab forms panel for Baba Jewan Singh Memorial
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has constituted a 10-members concept committee for preparing concept papers of Baba Jewan Singh (Bhai Jaita Ji) Memorial at Sri Anandpur Sahib. A spokesman of the Punjab Government said that the committee comprised Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha Charanjit Singh Atwal, Sarwan Singh Phillaur, Minister, Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Punjab, Guljar Singh Ranike, Avtar Singh Makkar, President SGPC, Jaspal Singh Vice Chancellor Punjabi University Patiala, Prof. Kirpal Singh Badungar, Prof Prithipal Singh Kapoor,Dr. Kirpal Singh, Dr. J.S.Grewal, Prof Indu Banga Punjabi University as members whereas Principal Secretary and Director Cultural Affairs were convener and co-convener of the committee respectively.
New surgical procedure for chronic back pain
Chandigarh: For the first time in PGIMER Chandigarh, Dr Babita Ghai, consultant pain clinic (Department of Anaesthesia) has performed a new minimally invasive procedure for those suffering from refractory chronic back and leg pain. The procedure is performed as an outpatient procedure and takes 20 to 30 minutes and patient can go home 3-4 hours after this procedure.The cost of equipment used for this procedure is around Rs 50,000 which needs to be purchased by patient or can be reimbursed for those who receive medical benefits from Government.