Three convicted in bribe cases
Chandigarh: In two separate cases, three Government officials, who were caught red handed while accepting bribe ranging from Rs4,000 to Rs20,000 by Haryana State Vigilance Bureau, have been convicted by various Courts. A spokesperson said that Bansidhar, Registry Clerk, Tehsil Office, Kalayat in Kaithal was caught accepting bribe of Rs20,000 on behalf of Narender Rana, Naib Tehsildar, Kalayat in Kaithal from Bijender Singh, resident of Kurar in lieu of registration of complainant’s land. In another case, Mahabir Singh, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Police Post Kansala in Rohtak was caught taking bribe of Rs4,000 from Birender resident of village Paksma in Rohtak in lieu of effecting a compromise, has been convicted to undergo two years rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs7,000.
Haryana designates three officials
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has designated three officials of Cooperation Department as First Appellate Authority, State Public Information Officer and Assistant State Public Information Officer and they would provide information of Cooperation Department to the citizens under the RTI Act- 2005.
PUTIA delegation meets Union Minister Vijay Sampla
Chandigarh: A delegation of Punjab Unaided Technical Institutions Association (PUTIA) met Union Minister Vijay Sampla under the leadership of PUTIA president Dr JS Dhaliwal and vice president, PUTIA, Dr Anshu Kataria at PHD Chamber here. The delegation presented him the memorandum and requested him for the release of balance fee of SC/ST scholarship in Punjab and demanded him the release of OBC payment which is not being paid yet.
Gaur re-designated as Special Duty Officer to Haryana CM
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has re-designated Bhupeshwar Dayal Gaur as Officer on Special Duty to Haryana Chief Minister from Officer on Special Duty (Grievances). Neelam Pradeep Kasni, Secretary to Governor, Commissioner Ambala Division, Ambala has been given an additional charge of Commissioner, Hisar Division, Hisar during the leave period of DPS Nagal.
UGC Training School for Medicos at PU
Chandigarh: UGC Training School for Pharmacy professionals commenced at University Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (UIPS), Panjab University (PU) here. The prestigious 15th UGC training school programme is being conducted on the theme of “Emerging Tools and Techniques in Pharma Research and Innovation”.
Haryanvi Hasya Natak competition held
Chandigarh: Haryana Kala Parishad organised second Haryanvi laghu Hasya Natak competition 2014-15 at Kurukshetra. A spokesperson said that the chief guest on the occasion was the vice-chancellor, Kurukshetra University lt Gen (retd) DDS Sandhu who distributed cash prizes to the winning teams of skit performance.
Rotational Irrigation for rabi season
Chandigarh: Punjab Irrigation Department has announced the rotational programme for irrigation for current Rabi season through canal water from February 10 to 17. The channels of Sirhind Canal System would run on the priority basis from Patiala feeder, Abohar Branch, Bathinda Branch, Bist Doab Canal and Sidhwan Branch respectively. A spokesman said that Ghaggar link and its off taking channels i.e. Ghaggar Branch and Patiala Minor in Group 'B' being in the first preference will run to their indent. Balance water supplies available will be utilized in direct distributaries of Bhakra Main line in group 'A' respectively.
Bakery competition organised
Chandigarh: A bakery competition was organised for the students of Dr Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Sector 42 here where student Jashan Arora stood first. The students of the college were judged by the eminent judges from the culinary milieu on their artistry, presentation and for the taste of their creations by Chef Vikesh Singh, Pastry Chef from JW Marriott and Chef Akhtar, Pastry Chef from The lalit, Chandigarh.
Maharishi Dayanand’s b’day celebrations
Chandigarh: Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati’s 91st birthday will be celebrated by Kendriya Arya Sabha at Arya Samaj, Sector 7 here. Regarding this a special meeting was held at Arya Samaj Sector 7 here. A grand Shobha Yatra will be held on February 13 to mark the occasion, which will start from Arya Samaj and pass through Sectors 7, 8,9,17, 18, 21 and 22.