IGP asks SPs to tighten security
Chandigarh: Inspector General of Police, Rohtak Range, Anil Rao has issued directions to all Range Superintendents of Police (SPs) of his range for strict security measures in view of ensuing Independence Day celebrations. A spokesman said, all the Range SPs have been directed to ensure that all SHOs would enquire about foreigners in their respective areas. Besides, explosive substances and stocks of arms sellers would also be checked during the drive. Activities of those who were arrested in terrorist attack would also be monitored. All the SPs have also been asked to chalk out a special plan to handle any emergency situation in their respective areas.
Punjabextends tobacco ban
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has decided to grant extension in the period of notification for another year to ban the sale, storage, manufacture and distribution of tobacco product ‘gutkha’ and ‘pan masala’ in the state. Spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal had cleared the file thereby approving the proposal of the state Health and Family Welfare department for banning the Gutkha and Pan Masala for one more year in the larger interest of public health. Government had issued notification in this regard on September 5, 2012, and was to end on September 9, 2013.
SlDC receives award
Patiala: Punjab State load Dispatch Centre (SlDC) which operates under Punjab State Transmission Corporation ltd. (PSTCl) has received runner up award for “Best Performing SlDC in NR” during IPPAI Power Awards 2013 ceremony held at Panaji, Goa. This category of award relating to performance of SlDCs ( State load Dispatch Centre) in the country has been instituted for the first time considering the importance of secured grid operations in the country in today’s unified national grid scenario. The awards in various categories were given away by Devendra Chaudhry, Additional Secretary Power, Union Ministry of Power, to recognise the contribution of individuals/organizations like state power entities, independent power producers (IPPs), Indian states and State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERCs) who have significantly contributed to the development of power sector in India.
Appointment of information commissioners
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has invited applications for the post of three Information Commissioners in the State Information Commission latest by September 3. A spokesman said, the persons applying for Information Commissioners should be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance. The Information Commissioners should not be a MP or MlA or hold any other office of profit or connected with any political party or carrying on any business or pursuing any profession.
Two IAS, two PCS officers transferred
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Wednesday issued posting and transfer orders of two IAS and two PCS officers with immediate effect. Government’s official spokesperson said that IAS officers Harbhupinder Singh and Harkesh Singh Sidhu have been posted as state labour Commissioner and Special Secretary labour, respectively. PCS officers Bakhtawar Singh and Ravinder Singh-2 are being given the charge of SDM lehra in addition SDM Moonak, and SDM Khadur Sahib, respectively.
UKenvoy calls on majithia
Chandigarh: British Deputy High Commissioner David lelliott on Wednesday called on Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Bikram Singh Majthia and discussed in detail the various issues regarding close cooperation in fields of education, health, skill development, ecology and renewable energy. lelliot discussed various MoUs signed between UK varsities and IIT Ropar for long-term collaboration in research as well as teaching programs. He informed that British Council would soon initiate joint venture with two Community Colleges of the state at Jalandhar and Bathinda.
IIIT to be set up at Haroli in Una district
Shimla: Industries, labour and Employment and Public Relations Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said, Union Government has approved setting up of Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIT) in Saloh village in Haroli tehsil of Una district. He said that the State Government had been requesting the Union Government for setting up an IIT in the district for providing world class education facilities to the youth of the State nearer to their home. The Centre had approved 60 acres of land in Saloh village for setting up this prestigious institution.
Satpal, renu give Rs 51 lakh to Hooda
Chandigarh: Haryana Cooperation and Housing Minister Satpal Sangwan and Chairperson Haryana Housing Board Renu S Nagar Poswal has presented a cheque of Rs 51 lakh to Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda for the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The amount is presented to help those who have been affected in Uttarakhand devastation.
Hooda approves IGU ordinance
Chandigarh: Haryana Power Minister Capt. Ajay Singh Yadav has expressed his gratitude towards Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda for bringing up ordinance for setting up of Indira Gandhi University in Mirpur at district Rewari. The ordinance has been given approval in the Cabinet Meeting. Yadav who is also MlA from Rewari said that this is a historic decision as the setting up of this University would not only benefit the children of Rewari but also belonging to adjoining districts.
Publicise policies in right perspective: DIPR
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Director, Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Rajender Singh said that departmental functionaries should ensure optimum use of traditional publicity media and video shows for publicising the public welfare schemes and policies of the Government in all gram panchayats of the State. In meeting of the department, he said, audio-visual media was a powerful medium of publicity and video shows could be used even more effectively for generating awareness about the public welfare oriented policies and programmes of the Government upto grass-root level.