Jan Dhan: Punjab opens 20 lakh bank accounts
Chandigarh: Under the Prime Minister’s ‘Jan Dhan’ scheme, the Punjab Government has opened 20 lakh bank accounts, and is expecting to achieve the fixed target up to November 2014. State Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa said that the state Government has mobilized all its resources to sensitize the public to open bank accounts. Up to September 30, 14,745 camps have been organized across the state and 19,76,150 accounts have already been opened, he said. He added, after accessing feasibility and necessity, Aadhar Card machines have also been installed in various regions. “The bank accounts for unbanked households would be opened soon,” he said.
11 officers caught in graft cases by Punjab VB
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau has been successful in nabbing 11 officers red-handed while receiving the bribe in the month of September. Besides, the Bureau has also completed vigilance inquiry in seven different cases and the challans have also been filed subsequently. Spokesperson said that during September, 11 officers or officials were caught red-handed accepting bribe and cases under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, were registered against all these officers. During September, the Bureau has registered five criminal cases whereas five other cases of disproportionate assets were registered against government officers. VB has also initiated fresh vigilance inquiries in 19 different cases.
Joshi releases Moudgil’s ‘Kachchi Kaani’
Chandigarh: Punjab local Bodies Minister Anil Joshi on Wednesday released Moninder Moudgil’s first book of Punjabi poems — Kachchi Kaani (The Nascent Pen) — at his residence in a simple and graceful ceremony attended by scholars of repute, friends and family members. Hailing the book as a significant contribution to Punjabi literature and language, Joshi felicitated the poet-Moninder Moudgil for “highlighting the civilization crisis of our times and dealing with such issues as class, caste, or religious differences, economic, social and cultural inequalities and injustice”.
lecture on ‘Innovations in University Environments’
Chandigarh: Noted scientist and DAE Homi Bhabha Chair Professor, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Prof Srikumar Banerjee on Wednesday said that unprecedented rise in number of students, interconnected network of knowledge, integration of world economy, social cultural and economic plurality of students and emergence of new problems like energy, environment and sustainable growth are the new challenges in the University system. Prof Banerjee was delivering the third PU Foundation Day Public lecture at main PU Auditorium on the topic of ‘Innovations in University Environments’.
Officers told to ensure basic amenities in anganwadis
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has decided to provide adequate ration to anganwadi centres besides providing basic amenities like safe clean place, drinking water facilities and clean toilets in these centres. Social Security Minister Surjit Kumar Jyani, while addressing a meeting of department’s senior officers, said that the tenders for purchase of food and rations for anganwadi centres would be floated at district levels instead of state level in order to provide timely and fresh food items to the children. The Minister has also asked the officers to work at the ground level and keep a repeated check on the functioning of anganwadi centres.
Orra unveils Diwali offers
Chandigarh: Orra, jewellery retail chain, has come out with special offers till October 27, 2014. Take home 18kt gold jewellery set with Belgian diamonds, and walk away with assured 24 carat gold or silver coins absolutely free on diamond jewellery purchases above Rs5,000.
Titan Eyeplus launches new collection for men
ludhiana: Titan Eyeplus has introduced ‘Adreno’ — a collection of fashionable frames designed for men with a sporty attitude that is high on the style quotient. Priced between Rs2,495 and Rs3,750, this collection is designed keeping in mind the latest trends, comfort and durability.