‘send pension cases for authorisation’
Chandigarh: The office of Accountant General (A and E) Haryana has asked all the Government departments to send the retiral benefit pension cases — complete in all respect of those employees retired on November 30 and retiring thereafter to the office for expediting proper authorisation of such cases. A spokesman said that consequent upon the reduction of age of superannuation to 58 years for class I, II and III employees and to 60 years of class IV employees by the state government, the general provident fund and pension cases of all such employees are to be sent to this office. GPF final payment cases should invariably contain the details of refundable or non refundable advances drawn during one year before retirement, GPF subscriptions and refunds of advance, if any, during last six months prior to the date of retirement.
Two officials caught red-handed taking bribe
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau (HSVB) has caught red–handed Dr Deepak Taneja and Jai Pal Singh, Assistant office of Director, labour Department, district Panipat while accepting bribe of Rs5,000 from Parmod Kumar, resident of Najafgarh, New Delhi in lieu of correct the record of factory and checking report of labour’s health. A case has been registered against the accused under section 7/13 of Prevention of Corruption Act at Bureau’s Police Station, Rohtak.
apply before dec 20 to visit gurdwaras in Pak
Chandigarh: All the pilgrims who wish to visit the Gurdwaras located in Pakistan on the occasion of Baisakhi festival-2015, should apply latest by December 20. A spokesman said that the interested persons could apply to the office of concerned Deputy Commissioner on prescribed performa at the earliest so that proper arrangements could be made for their pilgrimage to Gurdawaras of Pakistan.
Six govt schools to be developed in Karnal
Chandigarh: To enhance the quality of education in Karnal, the Bharti Foundation would develop six Government primary schools of the district in the first phase. Karnal Deputy Commissioner Dr J Ganesan said that the schools in the district have all the facilities alongwith staff, yet Government schools are lagging behind in terms of education and other activities as compare to model school students. The State Government is committed to overcome this gap, he added. The aim of Foundation is to promote education among students alongwith sports activities and infuse leadership qualities in them. The officers of Education Department also agreed to develop one school each out of every block by Bharti Foundation on trial basis.
hisar municipal panel polls: EC issues schedule
Chandigarh: Haryana State Election Commission has issued programme for the general election of Municipal Committee Uklana district Hisar. State Election Commissioner Dharam Vir said that model code of conduct in the area of Municipal Committee concerned where the elections will be held will come into force from Wednesday. No officer or official connected with the election work will be transferred till the completion of election process. The returning officer would publish notice on December 10 for inviting nominations and nominations papers would be presented from December 16 to 20 between 11 am and 3 pm. The nominations papers would be scrutinised on December 22 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature by a candidate would be December 23 between 11 am and 3 pm. The poll would be held on December 31 between 8 am and 4 pm.
Prof Foster stresses on joint ventures
Chandigarh: “There is an immense potential in the Punjab region for British technologies, hi-tech machinery, ultra modern techniques, advanced equipment and technical knowhow especially in food processing sector, and we are particularly keen to explore the opportunities of forging business ties, Joint Ventures (JVs), build Partnerships and develop other inter trade mechanisms whatsoever with the industrialists and farming community from northern India, especially Punjab and Chandigarh region in the food processing sector”, said Prof Tim J foster, Professor in Food Structure, the University of Nottingham & Director, Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in food, while interacting with CII members from Punjab & Chandigarh at a Roundtable on India – UK Food Processing Technologies organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Sector 31 here.
new guidelines issued for freedom fighters
Chandigarh: The Government of India has issued new guidelines for the freedom fighters regarding their stay at Freedom Fighter Home, Delhi. A spokesman said that the freedom fighters or their daughters getting central samman pension would be eligible to stay at the Freedom Fighter Home. As per the new guidelines from now on, no permanent or long stay would be allowed. If any freedom fighter visits Delhi for medical treatment, he could stay for a period of upto 15 days and maximum upto one month. After this, they would be charged at higher rates. The dependent or daughter of freedom fighter, who is getting central samman pension could stay there for one week. Apart from this, the freedom fighters who visit FFR Division in Delhi for official work would be eligible to stay at the Freedom Fighter Home upto five days.
Training programme for ANMs begins
Chandigarh: The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) under National Health Mission, UT Chandigarh has organised a training programme on for all ANMs at GMSH-16 here (UT) to sensitize them about warning signs, symptoms and early detection, timely referral and better outcome of cancers (Diabetes, Hypertension, CVD’s & Stroke) and reporting formats. During the first day, the ANMs were made aware about the signs & symptoms, prevention early detection, control and management of cancer. The workshop will continue for one week.
BJP delegation meetst UT Transport Secy
Chandigarh: A delegation of youth wing of Chandigarh BJP on Tuesday met UT Transport Secretary Bhawna Garg and submitted a complaint against contractor of ISBT Sector 43 parking. The BJP delegation alleged misuse of parking slips on the part of contractor and said that the contractor is minting money from the city residents by charging against the said norms. The BJP requested the Secretary to take immediate action in the matter.
Axis bank offers customer friendly services
Chandigarh: Axis Bank is offering a complete suite of retail products, both liabilities and retail assets in Punjab. A spokesperson said that the bank has a strong presence in Punjab with network of 275 branches, 5 Asset Service Centers, 506 ATMs and 32 Cash Deposit Machines spread across 22 districts. Over 66% of the branches are located in rural centers, of which 86% had been opened in unbanked locations. The bank has seen a significant rise in business across suite of products in the State.
Emerging Brilliance launches Training prog
Chandigarh: Emerging Brilliance, business and personal development training company based in the United Kingdom announces the launch of its series of training programmes. The first workshop in the series is called ‘Discover Your Brilliance’ and will be held on 21st December 2014 in New Delhi. The other two workshops will be conducted in Mumbai and Kolkata on 14th and 16th December 2014 respectively.