E-auction of two mines on Dec 26
Chandigarh: After getting environment clearance certificate from Ministry of Environment, the Punjab Government has decided to e-auction two sand mines of Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur on December 26. The reserve price of one mine at Digana khurd in Hoshiarpur district is Rs3.10 crore and the reserve price of another mine at village Sangowal Tehsil Phillaur in Jalandhar district is Rs2 crore. Detailed information regarding E-auction could be downloaded from official website www.pbindustries.gov.in
5,000 youths of Sirsa to get training
Chandigarh: Addressing a function organised by British Council and Confederation of Indian Industry at CMK College at Sirsa, MP from Sirsa Ashok Tanwar said that 5,000 youth of Sirsa district would be imparted training in Work Place English Course during next year to make them well versed in English language. Vocational Education and English Skill Training Project is being run by British Council with the assistance of European Union in Sirsa. Tanwar added that Haryana was among the two districts in the country which have been selected by the British Council for this pilot project and at present this course was being conducted in 18 institutes of the district.
One held for trying to steal oil
Chandigarh: Haryana police have arrested one Sandeep alias Kaliya, a resident of district Jhunjhunu, a member of a gang from Banipur Chowk for trying to steal oil from the oil pipe line near village Hansawas in district Rewari on the complaint of Manager Narender Kumar. The accused along with his other accomplices had tried to breach the oil pipe line near village Hansawas but the home guard patrolling the site got this information who in turn informed the management of the Company.
2 held for rape and abduction of a minor girl
Gurgaon: The Haryana Police has arrested two accused Nitesh alias Sonu of village Kapdiwas and Sanjay alias Sanju, of village Bhauda Kalan, district Gurgaon for rape and abduction of a minor girl.
Nine schools in Basketball tournament
Panchkula: The 8th Chand Trehan Memorial Basketball Tournament is being organised by Holy Child School, Morni Road, Panchkula from December 17 to 19 on their School Campus. The tournament is being played for Boys and Girls categories. Nine schools — Satluj Public School, Panchkula, Alpine School, Pinjore, Gurukul School, Panchkula, St. Soldier School , Panchkula, Strawberry Field, Chandigarh, St. Teresa Convent School, Panchkula, Dikshant International School, Zirakpur, Manav Mangal School, Panchkula, Saupins School, Panchkula are participating in this three-day long tournament. The tournament is being played on knock out basis.
Vice-Prez of Chinese University visited lPU
Jalandhar: Vice-President of Beijing Union University (BUU) China, Prof Bao Hong had recently led a 5-member delegation to lovely Professional University. The delegation met senior officials of lPU and discussed about next plan for scholarship & collaborative programs, and also met 16 Chinese students who are already studying at lPU. Prof Bao and lPU Vice-Chancellor Dr Ramesh Kanwar discussed many other potential opportunities than the existing ones between two universities. A ‘Memorandum of Meeting’ (MoM) was also signed between the representatives of both the Chinese and Indian Universities (BUU & lPU). The purpose is to provide a basic framework for an arrangement to carry out various academic, co-curricular and study exchange programs for students and faculty of both universities.
SBI life launches Flexi Smart Plus
Chandigarh: SBI life Insurance has launched the “SBI life - Flexi Smart Plus” insurance plan. The product is designed to protect and cater to the savings needs of multiple customer segments with low risk appetite. Atanu Sen, MD & CEO of SBI life Insurance said: “the Flexi Smart Plus plan, further strengthens our product offering by catering to customers who are looking to create wealth, while protecting their loved ones. At the same time, it assures guaranteed returns which make the product unique.” Flexi Smart Plus has two Protection options to choose from; A: Gold option, which gives higher of policy account value, sum assured, or 105 per cent of total premiums paid on death; and B: Platinum option which gives higher of policy account value plus sum assured, or 105 per cent of total premium paid on death.
JK Tyre opens Showroom in jalandhar
Jalandhar: JK Tyre & Industries limited has launched a brand new Steel Wheels showroom in Jalandhar. The Steel Wheels showroom will be a one-stop shop with tyre solutions and will offer a complete umbrella of tyre-specific services. Spread over an area of 1000 square feet, the new showroom showcases JK Tyre’s new retail identity for its exclusive stores. The ambience of the store is designed in a manner that makes buying new tyres a true experience for consumers. The display and information kiosk help consumers choose the most suitable product for their vehicle. The new showroom will also sell alloys and accessories. The Steel Wheels in Jalandhar is first of its kind in North India.
interactive session for Business indiviuals
Mohali: A high-powered team of immigration and settlement experts from World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services (WWICS) on Monday organised a seminar exclusively for High Net-worth Individuals to steer them for effortlessly setting up their business or investing in two of the world’s leading economies- USA and Canada. The event was held at WWICS Head office in Mohali with a footfall of over 500 business persons and investors. The panel of experts included lt Col BS Sandhu (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, WWICS Group, Sandeep Chauhan, general manager, Business Immigration and Daniel J. Wycklendt, chief operating officer, FirstPathway Partners, USA. The experts provided customised solutions to get permanent residency and Green Card in the aforementioned countries. Col Sandhu said, “lot of people want to settle abroad but are unaware of the correct path. The purpose of these seminars is to make aspirants aware of the opportunities abroad and the legal way to immigrate to the countries of their choice.”
Ambulance flagged off
Kurukshetra: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda flagged off an ambulance, the first of its kind which is well equipped with life saving instruments and medicines here. A key of the ambulance van was handed over to the local health authorities of lNJP Hospital at on the banks of Brahma Sarover on the closing of Kurukshetra Utsav Gita Jayanti Smaroh here. Deputy Commissioner cum President District Red Cross Society Nikhil Gajraj, who made efforts for the ambulance van, said that this will serve the people round the clock and provide services to medical cases pertaining to accidents and child delivery and also serve children below the age of 5 in emergency. He said funds for this ambulance service was collected by local residents of the area.