Bajwa condemns terror attack near Wagah border
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress President Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack near the Wagah Border in Pakistan in which more than 50 innocent persons lost their lives. In a statement, Bajwa said terrorism needed to be confronted unitedly by all the countries as it was a menace that threatened the entire world.
New Volvo service between Chandigarh to Jaipur
Chandigarh: Haryana Roadways has started a new Volvo Bus service from Chandigarh to Jaipur via Narnaul covering 545 kms. The bus would start from Chandigarh at 7:40 am and would reach Jaipur at 8:30 pm. The same bus would start for Chandigarh at 8:20 am and would reach Chandigarh at 8:50 pm. The fare from Chandigarh to Jaipur would be Rs820.
Chander is Chairman Haryana Gau Sewa Ayog
Chandigarh: Haryana Government on Monday appointed R P Chander, Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department as Chairman, Haryana Gau Sewa Ayog, Panchkula in addition to his present duties.
Haryana min Bikram Singh exhorts officers
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for Cooperation Bikram Singh Yadav on Monday exhorted the officers to discharge their duties with utmost dedication and sincerity so as to achieve the desired results. Presiding over the first meeting the senior officers of Cooperation Department on Monday, Yadav said that massive mandate given to BJP in assembly elections is a clear message that people wanted change. “Now it is our turn to shoulder the responsibility as per aspirations of the people.” He said. The Minister made it clear that any laxity would not be tolerated as the key objective is to meet the losses of cooperative institutes and make them financially sound. Any new decision should be taken to benefit the common man, he added. It was informed in the meeting that National Cooperative Week is being celebrated every year from November 14 to 20. State level cooperative day function is also organised to highlighting the achievements of this sector.
Dhankar conducts surprise check
Chandigarh: Haryana Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Om Parkash Dhankar on Monday made surprise check in Irrigation branch situated at Haryana Civil Secretariat at 9.15 a.m. During inspection, eight officials including Superintendent, Assistant and Clerk found absent from duty. Show cause notices have been served to these employees. The Minister said work culture should be changed and efforts of state government were to carry out better work in the interest of people of the state.
Kabaddi Championship kickstarts
Chandigarh: The 41st Inter Services Kabaddi Championship 2014-15 was opened by Maj Gen PP Singh, Major General General Staff (MGGS) Army Supply Corps (ASC) HQ Western Command, Chandimandir at 3 Base Repair Depot (3BRD), Air Force Station, Chandigarh. This is for the first time that the Kabaddi Championship is being conducted at Chandigarh. The four teams-- Army Red, Army Green, Navy and Air Force are taking part in this championship. The coaches and players of international and national repute are taking part in this championship. Balwan Singh, Dronacharya Awardee who is the current coach of Indian Men kabaddi team which won gold medal in the recently concluded Asian Games, Ram Mehar Singh Arjuna awardee former captain of Indian team, Asian games gold medalist and the Indian team observer, Indian team campers were the main attraction of the championship. Surjit, the current Asian games medalist from Navy, Deepak & Manish kumar from Air Force and Suraj Desai from Army are playing from their respective teams. Match-I was played between Air Force and Army Red, Air Force beat Army Red by 03 points. Match-II was played between Navy and Army Green, Navy beat Army Green by 13 points.
New York University’s delegation in PU
Chandigarh: Hofstra University, New York has evinced interest in having collaborations with Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh. A delegation from Hofstra University, New York visited PU on Monday. The delegation led by Provost and Senior VP for Academic Affairs Dr Herman A. Berliner met PU Vice Chancellor Arun Kumar Grover and other Deans of the University. Hofstra University was founded in 1935 and is located at Hempstead, long Island, 25 miles east of NYC (USA). Former National Minority Commission Chairperson and PU Fellow Sardar Tarlochan Singh also accompanied the Hofstra delegation, The two sides discussed the areas of mutual interest so that the two leading Universities could be benefited. The US University delegation also invited PU VC Grover and PU delegation to visit their University.
Pb to recruit 461 food & Supply inspectors
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Monday re-initiated a recruitment drive in Food and Civil Supplies department Punjab to recruit 461 food and Supplies inspectors in the department. DS Grewal, Secretary Food and Civil Supplies Department, said that the department would re-conduct the second stage written test for the 461 inspectors on December 7. The High Court had set-aside the written test conducted earlier and had directed the department to make amendments in the second stage of the written test. The government has also lowered the pass percentage for the SC/ST category candidates from 35% to 30%.
BSNl offers ISD calls to Nepal at Rs6.50/minute
Chandigarh: State owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited (BSNl) has launched a special Tariff Voucher for the pre-paid mobile consumers, to make ISD calls to Nepal at a cheaper price. As per the voucher, consumers can recharge with STV Rs18 and avail the benefits of making calls to Nepal at the cost of Rs6.50 per minute for 30 days. GS Julka, Chief General Manager of BSNl Punjab circle Chandigarh, said that without this voucher, calls to Nepal would cost Rs10 per minute.
Theft of cables hits BSNl services
Chandigarh: After a major theft at the BSNl duct manhole of Sector-29, the services of BSNl in Sector-29 and Sector-30 have been affected. A spokesperson said that unknown persons stole two 1200 pair cable and one 800 pair from the BSNl manhole, due to which the services are affected. Meanwhile the BSNl higher authorities have approached local police officials of Industrial Area Phase-I for investigating the case and to take action against culprits.
Suvidha Centers prove beneficial for public
Mohali: The newly launched Suvidha Centres, initiated for the facilitation of public of SAS Nagar, seem to be proving beneficial for the common people. Deputy Commissioner of SAS Nagar, Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu said that approximate 60979 applications have been received so far. Out of which timely services have been provided in 5880 cases. Sidhu added that in these service centers, services like Attestation for arm license, renewal of arm license, application for beneficiary certificates for senior citizen, handicaps and widows, Character verification, Handicap free bus pass verification, Marriage certificate, Domicile, Driving license, approval for loud speakers and many other services are being provided.
Committees of Faridkot, Kotakpura get Chairman
Chandigarh: New Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and members have been nominated in two market committees of Faridkot and Kotakpura in Faridkot district. A spokesperson of the CM office, said Punjab Chief Minister, cleared the file in this effect and the formal orders would be issued shortly. As per the orders Gujtej Singh Gill and Gagandip Singh Sukhija have been nominated as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of Faridkot Market Committee whereas Jaspal Singh Maur and Sham Sundar Mehngi have been nominated as the Chairman and Vice Chairman of Kotakpura Market Committee.