No restriction on public to hoist tricolour
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has issued instructions to all the Commissioners of Divisions and Deputy Commissioner for the celebrations of Republic Day. An official spokesperson of the State Government said on Friday that Governor of Punjab would unfurl the National Flag at Patiala in the State level function. After inspecting the parade, he would participate in the ‘At home’ function at Patiala.
Kolianwali rewarded for commitment to SAD
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday felicitated the newly appointed chairman of Punjab Agro Food Grains Corporation Jathedar Dyal Singh Kolianwali on occasion of the assumption of charge at its office. The Chief Minister said that Jathedar Kolianwali has been rewarded for his unflinching trust, loyalty and honesty besides rendering relentless services to strengthen the party at the grassroot level.
Punjab to recruit 670 dpe teachers
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has invited applications for the recruitment of 670 DPE Masters and lecturer Physical Education in the Education Department. A spokesperson of the Punjab Government said that, 645 posts of DPE Masters and 25 posts of lecturer Physical Education to be filled by the education department on contract basis. The recruitment process would start from January 27.
Maintain accounts of IAS/PCS officers
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has issued instructions to all the departments to maintain the accounts of IAS and PCS officers as per New restructured Defined Contributory Pension scheme (NDCP). The accounts of those officers, who have joined the Government service on or after January 1, 2004, would be maintained under new Restructured Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NDCP).
PNB gets new executive director
Chandigarh: KV Brahmaji Rao has been appointed as Executive Director, Punjab National Bank by Ministry of Finance, Government of India on January 22. Prior to joining Punjab National Bank, Rao was General Manager, Vijaya Bank and served the bank for over 3 decades. He held several distinguished positions in the bank’s hierarchy mostly as the Branch Head of bank’s branches at various centers including in Metros of Mumbai and Delhi. He also served as Regional Head before being elevated as General Manager of Bangalore Region, Planning and Development and the Credit Retail and MSME verticals.
Two Haryana civil officers transferred
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has transferred two Haryana Civil Services Officers with immediate effect. KK Kalson, General Manager, Haryana Tourism has been posted as Additional Secretary, Planning against a vacant post. Jagdeep Dhanda , Additional State Transport Controller has been given additional charge of General Manager, Haryana Tourism Corporation.
Governor to give away PVC voter ID cards
Chandigarh: Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia will give away PVC Electoral Photo Identity Cards (PVC EPIC) to new voters in a State level function to be held at Gurgaon on the occasion of National Voters’ Day on January 25. Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana, Shrikant Walgad said that Chief Secretary, SC Choudhary will be the special guest on this occasion. He said that the National Voters’ Day will be celebrated throughout the State up to booth level.