PSPCl’s new fuel cost adjustment surcharge
Patiala: Punjab State Power Corporation limited (PSPCl) has levied charges of 3 paise per unit with effect from January 1, 2014 as fuel cost adjustment surcharge, in order to compensate the additional burden incurred on account of increased rates of fuel for its own Thermal Power plants. This fuel cost adjustment surcharge has been levied for 3 months with effect from January 1 upto March 31, 2014 in the light of the instructions of PSERC and on account of additional increase of peak surcharge from 12 to 15 percent by the Railways. A spokesperson said that PSPCl will generate a revenue of Rs 23.89 crores from about 62 lakh consumers of all categories viz: Domestic, NRS, Industrial, bulk supply, Railways tractions etc. as fuel cost adjustment surcharge.
Punjab Agriculture Summit 2014 from feb
SAS Nagar: Deputy Commissioner SAS Nagar, Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu said that necessary arrangements will be done for Progressive Punjab Agriculture Summit 2014, to be held from February 16 to 19 at historical village Chaparchiri of SAS Nagar. The arrangements will be done to facilitate the foreign delegates and reputed persons coming from different states. Sidhu directed the concerned officers to be accountable and responsible towards their assigned duty. Negligence towards any lapse in duty will not be acceptable, he said while directing the officers to ensure the cleanliness of ground near Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Jangi Yaadgaar. He directed the officials of PWD and GMADA to start the renovation work of link roads on top priority.
Punjab govt promotes Rakesh Aggrawal
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has promoted 1999 batch Punjab cadre IPS officer Rakesh Aggrawal, who is presently on central deputation, in the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police in the pay scale of Rs 37,400-67000 + Grade Pay of Rs 8900 w.e.f.1-1-2013. A spokesman of Home department said that orders have already been issued in this regard.
Desh Bhagat University holds ‘Uniquest-13’
Jalandhar: Desh Bhagat University organised inter school youth festival “Uniquest-13”, a mega youth festival for school students of the region in Desh Bhagat Yadgar Hall, Jalandhar. The program included competitions in 25 events relating to the fields of singing, dancing, acting, modeling, painting, cartoon making, collage making, clay modeling, Giddha, Bhangra and creative writing etc. Teams from more than 15 senior secondary schools participated in different competitions and exhibited their talents. In all, over 250 budding artists enthralled the audience with their performance. Though all the events had their share of admirers and fans, events like skits, dance, choreography and modeling remained the main focus of attraction and drew large crowds.
Blankets, fruits distributed to poor
Chandigarh: Sri Sathya Sai Sewa Organisation distributed blankets and fruits to poor and needy patients at PGIMER’s old Nehru Sarai. The blankets were handed over by the Medical Superintendent of PGIMER Anil Kumar Gupta. Gupta assured full help to needy patients at PGIMER. RB Saxena, retd engineer in chief, Jl Handoo, convener PGIMER Sri Sathya Sai Sewa Organisation and RD Sharma, patronwere also present on the occasion and thanked Gupta for his support.
Punjab nominates 23 non-official members
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has nominated non-official members of District Redressal Grievances Committee of sub-division Sultanpur lodhi of Kapurthala. A notification has already been issued in this regard. A spokesman said that 23 non official have been nominated from recognized political parties and communities of sub-division Sultanpur lodhi of Kapurthala. The nominated non official members were Jathedar Gurdip Singh Bhago Raian from SAD (B); Rakesh Kumar Nittu from BJP; Manu Bhadari from INC; Tarsem Singh Dola from BSP among others.
CM mourns glass technologist’s death
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia mourned the demise of renowned glass technologist Sharan Jagdish Singh Itten (80), father-in-law of Jangveer Singh, Media advisor to Deputy CM. Itten passed away after a brief illness. Itten, who worked with several multinationals, was known as a glass technologist of international stature. He had set up several glass plants on turnkey basis for various Indian companies. He also worked on honorary basis for several organisations including UNIDO.