GMCH-32 OPD timings changed from May 15
Chandigarh: From May 15, the Sector 32 Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH-32) will observe the summer timings till July 14. As per the new timings, the OPD registration timings are from 7 am to 10 am, while the OPD timings would be from 8 am to 2 pm. The emergency services will be available round-the-clock.
Union Health Ministry appreciates Haryana
Chandigarh: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has appreciated Haryana Govt for its outstanding performance during the previous fiscal year in undertaking health sector reforms, timely use of funds and adherence to conditionalities imposed by the Centre’s Department of Expenditure. In a letter addressed to Chief Secretary SC Choudhary, Union Department of Health and Family Welfare Secretary lov Verma has congratulated Haryana Health Department.
Power cut in Phase-I due to maintenance work
Mohali: Due to urgent maintenance work of 11 KV Sector-55 feeder running from 66 KV Sub station Phase-I, Mohali, power supply to Phase-I, and nearby areas shall be effected partially, from 9.50 am to 5 pm on May 7, that is Wednesday.
Haryana gets first ethanol plant
Chandigarh: Haryana’s first Ethanol Plant has become operational from Tuesday in the Aswani unit of Panipat Cooperative Sugar Mills limited. About Rs2.5 crore has been spent on setting up this plant having a capacity of over 45,000 liters. Cooperative Sugar Mills spokesman said that based on ultramodern technique, this plant has been set up with cooperation of an American Company, Geo Cam. The plant has been inaugurated by Panipat Cooperative Sugar Mills chairperson and Panipat Deputy Commissioner Ajit Balaji, he added. He said that ethanol produced in the plant would be sold to Petroleum Oil Companies, which would give an estimated profit of Rs3 crore per year.
Mohali DC assures timely payment to farmers
Mohali: Deputy Commissioner Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu on Tuesday said that relevant measures have been taken to facilitate the farmers and for procurement of wheat in the market, so as to facilitate the procurement process and to ensure timely payment to the farmers. Sidhu said that wheat stock estimated for this season is approximately 1.08 lakh metric tonne. “Wheat procurement is being done in 12 grain markets in the district and 90,874 metric tonne wheat has been procured so far,” he said. He said that various government procurement agencies have procured 82,630 metric tonne wheat whereas dealers have procured 8244 metric tonne.
4-day Gurbaani impact study at PU from may 9
Chandigarh: Four-day “Gurbani Impact Study Programme” will be held from May 9-12 under the Major Research Project titled Application of Teachings of Guru Granth Sahib Sahib in solving Human Problems of Modern Age in the Panjab University Campus. Project’s principal investigator Prof Jaspal Kaur Kaang, also the chairperson of PU’s Department of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, is conducting the programme with the co-operation of Sarb Rog Ka Aukhad Naam Mission, Chandigarh. Dr Kaang said that proper guidance for meditating on ‘Naam Simran’ and understanding meanings of Gurbaani will be given during the programme. Discourses and interaction will also be included and impact on participants will be monitored and studied in case of each individual participant.
Japanese body to help Kurukshetra varsity
Kurukshetra: All transportation means which are kept in Kurukshetra University, Dharohar Haryana Museum will be documented by Research Institute of Humanity and Nature Kita-Ku Kyota Japan. KUK Vice-Chancellor lG Dr DDS Sandhu has given green signal for documentation project of transportation means of Haryana. Dharohar Haryana Museum curator Dr Mahasingh Poonia added that under guidance of Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology the Research Institute RIHN will document Transportation means likes Rath, Bhel, Tam-Tam, Manjholi, Palki, Bailgadi of Haryana.
Haryana tourism complex to open doors
Chandigarh: Surkhab Tourist Complex, Sirsa, constructed by Haryana Tourism Development Corporation at a cost of Rs4 crore will be thrown open to public on May 11. Official spokesman said that this Tourist Complex would be launched jointly by Sirsa District Administration, and Haryana Tourism Development Corporation. He said that the building of Tourist Complex has been constructed by Haryana Tourism Corporation at a cost of Rs4 crore and this would have all facilities of a hotel and restaurant. During the first week of its launching, the visitors would be given 10 per cent discount on all type of services related to hotel, restaurant and bar.
Vehicular traffic to remain closed on nh-5
Chandigarh: The vehicular traffic on National Highway-5 from Junction 54 (New Grain Market Chowk, Sector 39) to junction 57 (furniture market chowk Sectors 54, 53, 41, 42) Sectors 39, 40, 41 side will remain closed from May 7 to 22 due to recarpeting of road.
Govt employee gets a year RI for bribe
Hisar: The Court of Special Judge, Hisar, has convicted Seema Devi, a steno-typist posted at Hisar labour Commission, to undergo one-year rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs1,000 in a bribe case. Haryana Vigilance Bureau spokesman said that Seema Devi was caught red-handed while accepting an illegal gratification of Rs3,000 from complainant Jantri Devi, A Hisar-resident, in lieu of issue of cheque. A case under Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against her at the Bureau Police Station at Hisar, he added.
Two-day Industry-Academia Interface at KU
Kurukshetra: Department of Business Administration of the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, organised a two-day Industry-Academia Interface on Monday. Experts from various premier academic institutions such as Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore; IIT Roorkee as well as from Multinational Organizations like Roca Bathroom Products Private limited and banks like Axis Bank joined the program and shared their valuable thoughts with the budding managers. IIM Indore’s Professor VK Gupta, in the morning session, stressed the importance of sound financial decisions in today’s competitive world, and emphasised that young professionals with their dedication and practical knowledge can contribute in financial area to succeed in the global environment.
KIXP joins hands with Kalinga Institute
Chandigarh: With an intent to bring a smile on the faces of many children from tribal belt of Odisha and to request everyone to come together and work for their betterment, Kings XI Punjab has associated with Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, to bring a total of 300 children to watch its home matches in Cuttack on May 7 and May 11. These children will get a chance to interact with their favorite cricketers who in turn hope to inspire them to work towards brighter future. “We are happy to be able to provide a platform to these kids from Odisha to interact with their favorite cricketers and host them at Cuttack stadium,” said KIXP’s promoters.
AIPSBOU president gs Khera retires
Chandigarh: All India Punjab and Sind Bank Officers’ Union (AIPSBOU) on Tuesday organised a function on the eve of retirement of union president GS Khera, and was attended by large number of officers. Speakers highlighted Khera’s contribution. Appreciating his role and sacrificing spirit, speakers stressed that the period of suppression and repression was greatly challenged by him. He exposed Rs135 crore contract of core banking solution with Satyam Computers and the scam of huge amount of the commission to the higher officials of the bank through AVIVA Insurance for which even CVC has taken a stern action and has ordered to withdraw the commission already paid to the officials, said Union senior vice president Parminder Singh.