BBMB surpasses CEA power generation target
Chandigarh: Generation from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) power houses, during last nine months ending December 2014, has surpassed the CEA target by 14 per cent, that is low cost green hydro energy generation of 8684 MUs against the target of 7613 MUs. The splendid feat was facilitated by highly motivated manpower coupled with optimal maintenance practices and water reservoir operations leading to effective utilisation of inflows. Even individual power plants, Bhakra, Dehar and Pong, have also equaled or exceeded plant-wise targets set by CEA. During last four years also, 2010-2014, BBMB delivered excellent performance, annual energy generation being 10-26 per cent higher than CEA target.
Affixation of HSRP for CH01-AB series Announced
Chandigarh: Registering and licensing Authority (RlA), Chandigarh, has started the process for affixing of high security registration plates (HSRP) on vehicles having registering number “CH01-AB”. Spokesperson said that vehicle owners having registration number of “CH01-AB” series can apply for affixation of HSRP within one month from January 1, 2015, otherwise they will be challaned after stipulated time limit. UT Traffic Police is already undertaking challaning drive against citizens who are yet to get mandatory HSRP affixed on their vehicles. So far, challans have been issued for the series including AP, AM, AN, AV, AU, AT, AS, AR, AW, AQ among others.
Badal condoles demise of Baba Hansaliwale
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, his deputy and SAD president Sukhbir Badal, State Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Sant Baba Ajit Singh Hansaliwale, who passed away at Hansali in Fatehgarh district on Thursday evening. Badal, in a condolence message, recalled his valuable services for the promotion of Sikhism besides propagating the message of love, compassion and brotherhood. Sukhbir described him as an eminent social reformer. Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia said that in Baba’s demise, a void has been created in the socio-religious sphere which was difficult to be filled. Bajwa said Baba was a picture of humility who preached compassion and brotherhood.
Panjab University announces holiday on Jan 7
Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, on Friday notified the change in holiday on account of birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. PU spokesperson informed that the holiday to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh would be observed in the PU and its affiliated college on January 7, 2015, instead of January 5. The earlier notification of holiday for January 5 has been cancelled, he added.
Entries for literary and Printing Awards invited
Chandigarh: Punjab language department has invited entries from prominent publishing houses, media houses and freelance authors for their books published during January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2014, for the ‘Best literary and Printing Awards-2014’. Higher Education and language Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra said that awards would be conferred for total 21 different categories, and prizes would be given for the books published in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Sanskrit language. The awards were instituted to encourage the authors and to popularize book reading culture, he said adding that the interested contenders may send their entries to the language Department, Patiala, till April 30, 2015.
Jagatpura bridge to open soon
SAS Nagar: The construction work for high-level bridge worth over Rs3.41 crore, being constructed over Mohali runnel, at Jagatpura village in SAS Nagar district is expected to be completed soon, said Deputy Commissioner Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu while reviewing the progress of construction work being done at the site. He said that the bridge, 182.43 feet long and 42 feet wide, will facilitate the traffic of not only Jagatpura-Bakarpura road but also to the nearby 30 villages. Sidhu said that work is 95 per cent completd and remaining five percent will also be completed very soon.
Varinder Nominated in freedom fighter category
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has nominated Varinder Iqbal Singh, resident of Khera Kotli village, tehsil Dasuya, Hoshiarpur district in the freedom fighter category in the list number 8 of sub-divisional grievance redressal committee, Dasuya, Hoshiarpur district, due to the demise of Santokh Singh, Khera Kotli village, tehsil Dasuya, said a Government spokesperson.
NSS camp starts at Panjab University
Chandigarh: A seven-day NSS camp started on Friday at Panjab University (PU) campus. The theme of the camp is ‘Clean and Green India’. As many as 300 students have enrolled for the camp. PU Dean Student Welfare Prof Navdeep Goyal inaugurated the camp, and motivated the volunteers for democratic living and empathy for fellow human beings. NSS campus coordinator Jatinder Grover told students to contribute their time towards social service. The students participated enthusiastically in the cleanliness drive at Students’ Center in PU campus, besides participating in the icebreaking session.
Punjab team to participate in National Youth Fest
Chandigarh: Punjab Youth Services director Tejinder Singh Dhaliwal has declared that the team of 100 youth from Punjab will participate in 19th National Youth Festival which is being held at Guwahati (Assam) from January 8 to 12. They will participate and compete in 18 competitive items such as folk dance, folk song, harmonium, classical vocal, classical dance etc. These teams are selected from the best teams of different universities of the state. Besides, they will also present giddha and martial arts in non-competitive section. Such festivals give chance to youth for displaying their talent at national level and promote the spirit of national integration, he said.
Punjabi entertainment industry goes online!
Chandigarh: Punjabi entertainment world has got a new identity with the launching of its biggest online portal on Friday by the renowned stars including singer-actor Harbhajan Maan, singer Pammi Bai, actress Gurleen Chopra, actor Harish Verma. Information related to old and new artists of Punjabi entertainment industry and all other aspects have been put together into website — www.pollyway.com. Pollway Punjabi Film Awards, which would be conferred through online voting, were also announced on the occasion. The award ceremony would be held in February.
Vashisht discusses Importance of plants
Kurukshetra: In the ongoing multidisciplinary refresher course in the Institute of Environmental Studies of Kurukshetra University, Prof BD Vashisht from Botany Department on Friday described about the importance and value of ornamental, medicinal plants present in the University premises. He showed many local medicinal plants like ashwagandha, amla, bajardanti. In the beginning of a new year, a tree plantation camp was orgnaised in the vicinity of the Institute. On the occasion, Prof Vashisht emphasised the importance of trees in the sustainability of our environment and existence of life on the earth.
Discovery Science to telecast ‘Manufactured’
Chandigarh: Discovery Science’s new series manufactured tells the real story behind the creation of the products people use every day. Manufactured will premiere on January 12th and will air every Monday to Friday at 10 pm on Discovery Science. Each episode of Manufactured will tell the stories of the making of three great products. The opening of the series leads to an interview with the inventor and the history behind the product. From there, the story moves on to designs and prototypes, and finally to the factory floor where the workers narrate the tale of the making, while the viewers watch the product being made.