Record generation by BBMB in July
Chandigarh: In July this year, electricity generation from BBMB stations remained 1587 MUs surpassing the previous highest of 1542 MUs (in July, 1988). This all time high generation is 38 percent more than Central Electricity Authority of India’s targeted value for July, 2013. The summed up power produced in April-July, 2013 attained a pointer at 4570 MUs - an all time high in last 15 years. Officials said relentless efforts, deep dedication and efficient approach of BBMB acting at right time has made this landmark achievement, that too in Golden Jubilee Year of Bhakra Dam.
Out-of-court settlement scheme extended
Chandigarh: On persistent demand of consumers, the Haryana Power Distribution Corporations (Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitrarn Nigam and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam) have decided to extend the “Out of Court Settlement Scheme” for two months up to September 30. Chairman and Managing Director, DHBVN and UHBVN, Devender Singh on Thursday said the Discoms had offered this attractive scheme to the consumers in view to avoid prolonged litigation and to settle long pending court cases.
Amarinder condoles Giani’s death
Chandigarh: Former Punjab Chief Minister and permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee Capt Amarinder Singh Thursday condoled the sad and untimely death of Giani Tarlochan Singh, Jathedar Takhat Keshgarh Sahib. In a condolence message, Capt Amarinder said, with his untimely death the Sikh community had lost a great scholar who was dedicated to the Sikh panth. Besides, he added, Giani Ji was a great human being.
Food Quest launches two restaurants
Chandigarh: Fine dining restaurants, Food Quest, on Thursday announced the launch of two restaurants Sole Mio and Ni Hao at 3rd Floor, the Food Court, Elante Mall, Chandigarh. The restaurants will serve authentic Italian and Chinese delicacies. Food lovers will be especially happy with the menus at the restaurants as a number of new, delicious items have been added, while retaining the all-time favourites of Food Quest. The Sole Mio brand is a concept based on the most authentic food from Italy. With its first outlet in Chandigarh, Sole Mio has created a distinguished taste for those who love Italian delicacies.
KVS launches travelling photo exhibition
Chandigarh: As part of the ongoing year long activities of its Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) on Thursday launched the third of its 14 travelling photo exhibitions at Chaudhary Devi lal Memorial Centre for learning, Sector-28, Chandigarh. The travelling photo exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. Arun Kumar Grover, Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, in the presence of S. Vijaya Kumar, Joint Commissioner (Administration), KVS Headquarters, New Delhi. The exhibition, planned in 14 cities in India, will showcase the journey of KVS from 20 schools to 1093 Vidyalayas along with its pace setting initiatives and innovative practices for quality education of school children and capacity building of its teachers and staff. These exhibitions about growth and evolution of KVS will spread awareness about contribution of Kendriya Vidyalayas in the field of school education.
Haryana to delete objectionable words
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to delete the objectionable words from annexure ‘B’ of Scheduled Castes lists. Now, these words will not be used in the Scheduled Caste Certificates. Haryana Chief Secretary said that the objectionable words from Sr. No.2 to Sr. No.9 in annexure ‘2’ would be deleted as they have lost their relevance. He said that while issuing Scheduled Caste Certificate, instead of the words given in the above annexure, the words ‘Balmiki’ and ‘Chamar’ would be used. He said that these words are being used since the time Haryana was formed and have been a big obstacle in connecting these people to main stream and towards changing the view of the society towards them.