Vigilance nabs Punjab Roadways GM in graft case
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Wednesday nabbed general manager of Punjab Roadways red-handed while receiving bribe of Rs 15,000. An official of the Vigilance Bureau said Sukhdeep Singh who was posted as general manager, Punjab Roadways, Depot Moga, was apprehended on the complaint of Khush Karan Singh, a resident of Bathinda. The complainant alleged that GM was demanding bribe from him and his partners for granting them the permission to run their bus under Moga Depot under Kilometer Scheme and to further extend the kilometre limit of the bus. He alleged that GM was demanding Rs 20,000 bribe for this purpose. Acting on the tip off, a Vigilance team headed raided the office of the GM and caught him with bribe money.
BSNl festive offers for prepaid customers
Chandigarh: Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited (BSNl) Punjab has brought out new festive promotional offers in the market for its prepaid mobile customers which are valid for 90 days from August 14. Under this, full talk value is provided for top up of Rs 100, Rs 150, Rs 250 and Rs 350. For additional talk value, Rs 575 for Rs 550 and Rs 790 for Rs 750 is also being given. Additionally, in Punjab circle full talk value for Rs 200 top up and Rs 550 talk value for Rs 500 is also being provided, which is valid till September 25. Some popular and selected Data STVs with three time additional validity are being offered through festive promotional offer at all India level. BSNl Punjab chief general manager GS Julka said this was a festive gift for prepaid mobile customers to mark Independence Day, Rakshabandhan, Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali.
Haryana Revenue official caught taking bribe
Chandigarh: A Haryana revenue official has been caught while allegedly accepting bribe for registering a land mutation. Anil Kumar posted as ‘patwari’ at Sohna in Gurgaon was caught by the Haryana Vigilance Bureau while accepting Rs 20,000, according to a statement of the bureau. He was nabbed on the basis of a complaint filed by a Gurgaon resident. A case was registered against the accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act and investigation is in progress.
CCSHAU bags Best Centre award
Chandigarh: Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) has been conferred the Best Centre Award for its outstanding contribution in research and development of rapeseed-mustard crops. KS Khokhar, Vice-Chancellor of CCSHAU said at the annual group meeting of All India Rapeseed-Mustard Research Workers in West Bengal, the Best Performing Centre Award for the year 2012-13 was presented to the university by Swapan Kumar Datta, Deputy Director General (Crop Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). SS Siwach, Director of Research said All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Rapeseed-Mustard was in operation in the university since 1967. Over the years, the university has significantly contributed by developing a number of high yielding and disease varieties of these crops at the national as well as state level besides developing their improved production technologies.
Haryana imposes ban on transfers
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government on Wednesday imposed complete ban on the transfer of employees of all Government departments, Boards and Corporations with immediate effect.
Progress on Guru Ravidas Memorial reviewed
Chandigarh: A meeting to review the progress of the setting up of Guru Ravidass Memorial at village Khuralgarh was held under the chairmanship of Sohan Singh Thandal, Cultural Affairs and Tourism Minister, Punjab. During the meeting the concept paper prepared by the concept committee was deliberated upon. The Minister was apprised that 10 acres have been acquired and land measuring 3 acres were available with the Panchayat of the village Khuralgarh, District Hoshiarpur. Thandal said since the Guru Ravidass Memorial would be world class monument so approach roads from three sides may also be strengthened for easy access of the visitors.
Trunk Show of Varanasi Weaves on Aug 29-30
Chandigarh: Taj’s in-house lifestyle store Taj Khazana, will present its collection of Varanasi weaves in an exclusive ‘Trunk Show’ at Taj Chandigarh. Taj Khazana will have a collection of hand-woven saris, salwar dress material and dupattas. The event is scheduled for August 29-30 at The Banquet Taj, Chandigarh. Some Classic designs that will be on display include Jamawar and Jaangla.
Army Commander meets Haryana Governor
Chandigarh: lt Gen KJ Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, made a courtesy call on Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki at Haryana Raj Bhavan on Wednesday. They discussed issues of mutual interest concerning Haryana.
Sector 34-35, 43-44 roads to remain closed
Chandigarh: Engineering department UT Chandigarh has informed that the part of stretch from Jn 34, Road dividing sector 34-35 to Jn 59, Road dividing sector 43-44 will remain closed one side from 28 August to 2nd September due to re-carpeting of road.