new power regulatory measures ENFORCED
Chandigarh: The Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) will enforce new power regulatory measures for rural domestic consumers with immediate effect. It has been decided to supply power to these consumers from 6.30 pm to 6 am daily. During the day time, electricity will be supplied in two groups to the consumers for two and half hours each. The first group will get power from 11.30 am to 2.00 pm and the second group from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. A spokesman said that the power regulatory measures to the two groups shall be interchanged on weekly basis. These power regulatory measures will be implemented strictly and stringent action will be taken on violation against the responsible person.
One Man Pay Anomaly Commission constituted
Chandigarh: Haryana Finance Department has constituted One Man Pay Anomaly Commission under the chairmanship of G Madhvan, IAS (Retd). A notification to this effect has been issued by the Department. The tenure of the Commission will be of six months, which can be extended upto another six months. Headquarters of the Commission will be at Chandigarh. An officer of the rank of Special Secretary will work as Secretary to the Commission.
applications for dairy training courses invited
Chandigarh: With a view to educate farmers about growing benefits in the dairy profession, Punjab Dairy Development Board (PDDB) has invited applications for Dairy Training Course in five districts. The farmers can get the scientific and modern training at five Dairy Training and Extension Centers in the State — Bija (ludhiana), Chttamli (Ropar), Verka (Amritsar), Gill (Moga) and Abul Khurana (Sri Mukatsar Sahib). The 45-day dairy entrepreneurship training course would start from October 13. The course would be on ‘first come first serve’ basis and selection committee would interview eligible candidates on September 22.
CM condoleS death of scribes’ grandmother
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his deputy Sukhbir Badal on Friday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of lajwanti Devi (85), the grandmother of two senior journalists posted at Bathinda and Sri Muktsar Sahib Rajaydeep and Archit Watts, respectively. Badal, in a condolence message, shared his heart felt sympathies with the members of bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul. Sukhbir, along with Information and Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia also condoled the passing away of lajwanti Devi.
anniversary of ‘Battle of Phillora' commemorated
Chandigarh: The 49th Anniversary of the ‘Battle of Phillora’ fought during 1965 Indo-Pak War was commemorated in a solemn ceremony held on September 11 at the Black Elephant Cenotaph. On this day in 1965, Phillora in Pakistan was captured by valiant troops of the Black Elephant Division and in their memory, the day is commemorated as ‘Phillora Day’. A wreath was laid at the Cenotaph by the General Officer Commanding, Black Elephant Division in homage to the brave martyrs. Veterans, senior officers, JCOs and other ranks were present at the ceremony to honour the brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice as the ceremonial guard reversed arms and the buglers sounded the last Post.
GBG & GDG organiSe success stories event
Chandigarh: Google Business Group, Chandigarh organised an event for Startup Entrepreneurs, in collaboration with Chitkara Innovation Incubator, IT Park Chandigarh, where 15 young entrepreneurs got a chance to present their inspirational stories to the audience. The event saw participation from the Business, Corporate Professionals and CEO’s/COO’s of Startups. These startups will be mominated for the Google Startup Stories contest where they will get mentoring from google experts and ompete with entrepreneurs across the globe. The final nine startups will be videographed and will be showcased on the Google Wall of fame at GooglePlex, USA. Once selected they will also get a chance to travel to Google Mountain View office and win $5000 for their startup.
Pragati Trikha bags role in Bollywood movie
Chandigarh: A veteran amongst her genre of artists, the young second year student of B Com at DAV College, Pragati Trikha is all set to add another feather in her cap by bagging role in Bollywood sequel Tanu Wed Manu II. Excited about her role in the sequel to one of the Bollywood’s hit film, Pragati feels elated to work in the project. Recipient of several prestigious awards and accolades, she has been acting since the age of six making her the only child artist to have achieved such rare feat in North India. Born and brought up in Chandigarh, Pragati has grown with the camera living to love it like a sibling.
Haryana issues posting and transfer orders
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued posting and transfer orders of five police officers with immediate effect. Deepak Gahlawat, Additional Superintend of Police (ASP), Rewari has been posted as ASP, Kurukshetra. Krishan Kumar, Deputy Superintend of Police (DSP), HPA, Madhuban has been posted as DSP, Hathin. Brijinder Singh, DSP, Sirsa and Virender Singh, DSP, Hqrs, Sirsa will swap their places of postings. Vijender Singh, DSP, CID has been given the additional charge of DSP, Yamunanagar.
‘Excel 6010’ Tractor unveiled
Chandigarh: New Holland Fiat India, a subsidiary of CNH Industrial has unveiled its latest tractor – ‘Excel 6010’. Since 1996 with its manufacturing unit at Greater Noida, the company offers a technologically superior range of 32 HP to 90 HP tractors in India. The unveiled model from EXCEl series tractor - 6010 (60 HP) model is fitted with IVECO 8000 series turbocharged engine. The new series tractor offers for the first time a unique combination of all the advanced features which includes Cat Eye headlamps, 12+12 syncro shuttle transmission, a spacious flat deck, suspended pedals, multi-speed PTO, lift-O-Matic with height limiter, lift capacity of up to 2,500 kgs and a 100 litre fuel tank.