Baba Bakala renamed as Baba Bakala Sahib
Chandigarh: Taking a significant decision, the Punjab Government has renamed the existing historic town Baba Bakala of Amritsar district as Baba Bakala Sahib with immediate effect. A notification in this regard has been issued. It may be mentioned that Baba Bakala Sahib was closely associated with the ninth guru of Sikhs, Guru Teg Bahadur, who meditated here for 20 years.
Rs 20 lakh for Haryana’s budding gymnast
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has given financial assistance of Rs 2.50 lakh to budding gymnastic player and Ambala Cantt resident Yogeshwar Singh. On his behalf, sub-divisional magistrate Vinay Pratap Singh handed over Rs 20 lakh cheque to Yogeshwar’s father Bhopal Singh, and congratulated the player for his achievements and wished him a bright future. Presently, Yogeshwar is representing Indian Gymnastic Team in World School Sports Championship in Brazil from November 28 to December 4.
Punjab eases norms for GP fund payments
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has given relaxation in norms for GP fund payments to its officers and employees. Spokesman of the Finance Department on Wednesday said that approvals for refundable, non refundable advances for officers or employees and final payments of GP funds to retired employees have been enhanced till March 2014, which was earlier fixed for three months. He said that instructions in this regard have already been sent to the heads of all the departments, divisional and commissioners, and all district treasury officers.
Dhariwal new halt for Pathankot-Delhi Express
Gurdaspur: Pathankot-Delhi Express train was flagged off by Punjab Congress chief Partap Singh Bajwa at Dhariwal Railway station—the train’s new halt, on Wednesday. Bajwa said that he would take up the issue of construction of second platform and basic amenities at the Dhariwal Railway station with the Railway Ministry. He said that would also take up the issue of an unmanned Railway crossing. Bajwa said that he earlier got Qadian-Beas Rail line approved but project could not be executed because SAD-BJP Government did not acquire land for it.
Haryana eradicates foot and mouth disease
Chandigarh: Haryana achieved another landmark by becoming a leading State in the country in completely eradicating mouth and foot disease of cattle. Spokesman said that the State Government has taken various steps for the development of livestock in the State. livestock Development Board has been constituted for the promotion of animal husbandry, along with the Cattle Welfare Board to prevent atrocities on animals. During 2012-13, Haryana stood second in country with milk availability of 747 grams per capita per day against the national average of 285 gram per capita per day, he added.
General Health Check-Up Conducted At BTS
Chandigarh: A general health check-up of students from classes Pre- Nursery to 5th was conducted by doctors from Max Super Speciality City Hospital on 4th December in Banyan Tree School, Sector 48, campus during school hours. Doctors also checked for any congenital heart disease among the children. A leading gynecologist provided solutions to the queries of senior female students and staff members. Parents were also invited to avail this facility. BTS management has been organising such medical check ups to ensure the mental and physical well-being of the students.
AND limited Edition Dress Festival is back
Chandigarh: AND Dress Festival is back with a collection of trendy & stylish dresses with the 3rd edition of the Festival starting from December 5 across all its outlets. From a range of haute styles to an intense color palette, each dress of the ‘AND limited Edition Dress Festival’ is aimed to compliment every woman’s personality, giving them a distinct identity and making a unique style statement.
John Players launches Casual Wear range
Chandigarh: John Players has launched its latest casual wear collection. This will add a more relaxed and contemporary touch to your wardrobe. It comes in travel inspired appealing hues of peaches, pinks, greys, beiges, whites, olives and blues. You can pick your choice in stripes, checks, and solids in linen and slub for a signature style statement as well. ‘Unwinders’ offers an assortment of linen shirts, photo print t-shirts, kurta styled shirts, hoodies cotton linen trousers, that help you ease up and unwind any time of the day.
‘Eradicate female foeticide in Kurukshetra’
Kurukshetra: Motivating people against female foeticide in Kurukshetra, Deputy Commissioner Nikhil Gajraj said that there is need to eradicate this menace from society. Addressing the oath taking ceremony to stand against female foeticide, organised by Health Department at Seth Banarsi Dass College of Education, on Tuesday, he said that society must learn to respect them as women are no less than men in any segment of life.
Anandpur redressal panel gets Non-official members
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has nominated non-official members of district redressal grievances committee of sub-division Sri Anandpur Sahib of Roopnagar district. A notification has already been issued in this regard. Spokesman said that the non-official members are from recognised political parties and communities of Sri Anandpur Sahib including Inderjit Singh Arora from SAD (B), Tarsem lal from BJP, Prem Singh from Congress, Nirmal Singh from BSP, Avtar Singh NCP, Comrade Gita Ram from CPI (M), among others.
Applications invited for reserved 168 MOs posts
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has invited applications for 168 posts of medical officers (HCMS-II) reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates of Haryana under Special Scheduled Caste Drive by December 16. Spokesperson said that reservation benefit would be admissible to state’s bonafide residents only and SC certificate issued by competent authority under latest Government instructions would only be accepted. Preference would be given to candidates having post-graduate degree or diploma and experience of service in rural area.
80 women participate in Max Hospital health talk
Panchkula: As many as 80 women, including school teachers, took part in a health talk on ‘Safe late pregnancies’ organised by Max Super Speciality Hospital (MSSH), Mohali, at Hans Raj Public School on Wednesday. Dr Seema Wadhwa, senior consultant, obstetrics and gynaecology at Max dispelled many myths about late pregnancies. She said that today’s women were delaying childbearing until later in life for variety of reasons including career choices, financial status, late marriage and remarriage. Whatever may be the reasons, but pregnancy after 40 was a happy reality today.
Bajwa stresses on IT education for students
Gurdaspur: Punjab Congress chief and Gurdaspur MP Partap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday, while presiding over Doaba Public School’s annual function, gave Rs 10 lakh grant from his MP lAD fund to school management. He stressed for moral education to the children, saying that teachers had a major role in shaping the character of children. He also asked students to focus on job-oriented courses and specially make efforts to join IT courses. IT has lot of potential for jobs, and the school management should utilise grant for providing basic infrastructure for IT courses and other vocational subjects, he added.
Ford brings unique customer retail event
Chandigarh: Raising the bar in retail experience and customer convenience, Ford India is back this December with its extremely popular year-end customer sales connect campaign – ‘Midnight Surprise’. On December 5, Ford dealerships across the country will be operational from 8 am through midnight with exciting offers and assured gifts on every booking. All customers who book a Ford Figo, Classic, Fiesta or Endeavour on December 5 will also be eligible for assured gifts including lED TVs, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.