CM, Dy CM greet people on Kabir Jayanti
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal, Revenue Minister Bikram Majithia, and the state Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday extended warm greetings to the people of the State on the eve of Kabir Jayanti. They called upon them to follow the teachings of great saint of Bhakti Movement who preached the message of oneness of God, love, peace and universal brotherhood. Badal, in his message, described Bhagat Kabir’s ideology as a beckon to redeem destiny of mankind from the pangs of agony in this materialistic world.
Haryana books two SIs of food department
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has registered a case against two sub-inspectors — Rinku and Yogesh — of the Food & Civil Supplies Department under Section 409 and 420 of the criminal procedure code (CrPC) for allegedly sprinkling water on wheat sacks lying in a godown at Indri in Karnal district. A case was registered on the complaint of District Food and Supplies Controller Nishant Rathi. Food and Supplies Minister Karan Dev Kamboj said the sub-inspectors had been suspended after registration of case against them. He made it clear that no corrupt officer or official would be spared.
term of Khadi Board’s vice-chairman extended
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Monday granted extension to the vice-chairman of the Punjab Khadi and Village Industries Board, Geetesh Gupta. The official spokesperson said the extension has been granted for a period of one year from March 5, 2015 to March 4, 2016.
Four accused held in sarpanch murder case
Chandigarh: Haryana Police on Monday arrested four accused allegedly involved in the murder of sarpanch Hariprakash of Gadhmirkpur village in Sonipat district. The official spokesperson of the Police Department said those arrested include Dinesh, Ranbir, Randhir and Sudama who were involved in killing the sarpanch. “On May 25, deceased’s wife Saroj had registered a complaint in police station Rai that some people of village on grounds of political rivalry murdered her husband. Taking swift action, police team nabbed four accused from Nathupur Chowk, GT Road and have been sent to jail on the directions of the court.
shori presents books to HP university VC
Shimla: The Chief Post Master General of Himachal Pradesh Circle, Major General AK Shori on Monday presented two books written by him to the Himachal Pradesh University vice-chancellor Prof AND Bajpai. The books are Seven Shades of Rama and Indian Rajarshi and Greek Philosopher King. Prof Bajpai congratulated and thanked Major General Shori for authoring these books.
pal invites Dhull in Committee on Govt Assurances
Chandigarh: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kanwar Pal on Monday nominated MlA Parminder Singh Dhull as special invitee to serve on the Committee on Government Assurances with effect from June 1, 2015, for the remaining period of the year.
50% subsidy on hybrid seeds in Mohali
SAS Nagar: During the crop season, hybrid seeds worth `3 crore would be provided to the farmers at subsidised cost of `1.50 crore in Mohali district. “A total of 1,800 quintals hybrid maize seed at 50 per cent subsidised cost will be made available for the farmers,” said Mohali Deputy Commissioner Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu. He said the seeds would be available at the office of Agriculture Development Officer and its distribution has already been started. Requisite arrangements have been done for ensuring availability of seeds to the farmers, he said.
Haryana Vigilance nabs constable for graft
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau (VB) has caught constable Vikash Kumar red-handed while accepting illegal gratification of `50,000 from Bahadurgarh-resident Jai Bhagwan in lieu of threatening to register a fake case under Arms Act against his son. A case had been registered against the accused under Section 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act at VB Police Station, Rohtak.
KU’s former dean is new Sri Sri varsity VC
Kurukshetra: Former Dean and Professor of Kurukshetra University Nand lal has been appointed vice-chancellor of Sri Sri University situated in Cuttack, Odisha. lal has an eminent track as scientist of international repute and use to teach in Department of Geophysics in Kurukshetra University. “Sri Sri University is working as a multi-faculty university and managed by a trust led by Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar of Art of living from Bangalore.
HCAH conducts career opportunity workshop
Chandigarh: Health Care at Home (HCAH), a leading ultra-quality home care services provider, on Monday conducted a career opportunity workshop in “home healthcare” for the aspiring students of Chitakara University. The workshop was aimed at raising awareness among students about home healthcare as an emerging trend in India, and the prospect of making a career in the field. As healthcare at home plans to hire around 2,250 people by 2017, this is just the beginning of the mass sign up.
1,000 entrepreneurs take part in Startup Jalsa
Panchkula: The second day of the on-going Startup Jalsa, organised by the Ideaz Factory, began with an interesting session reverse pitch wherein the investor pitched for themselves to fund seekers. Besides giving an overview of their business operations, they apprised young entrepreneurs, what value proposition they offer, the differentiating factors and how their support can make a business idea a success. Startup Jalsa, a three-day event took off on Sunday, has witnessed participation of more than 1,000 entrepreneurs from across the country.
Nirankari samagam on June 4
Panchkula: Sant Nirakari Sabha would hold a mega congregation on June 4, where its head Baba Hardev Singh will address the gathering from 6 pm to 9.30 pm in an open ground near Shalimar Mall,
Sector 5, Panchkula. Member in-charge, North India Branches, Joginder Kaur said that thousands of devotees from Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh will attend the congregation to reiterate their faith in spiritual unity in the diversity.
NIIFT Mohali Anukama on June 2
Chandigarh: A total of 40 models will showcase NIIFT, Mohali students’ collections in the annual fashion show Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT), Mohali - Anukama 15 at Tagore theatre on June 2. KS Brar, Director, NIIFT, said like every year, this year too, the students of NIIFT will organise ‘Anukama 15’, where institute is set to feature 55 hands-on beautiful collections created by the students of Fashion Design Department , NIIFT Mohali and ludhiana. Each student has individually worked on a theme and would present five ensembles related to that theme on this occasion through the media of colors, materials, finishes and techniques, etc, added Brar. Madan Mohan Mittal, Minister, Industries and Commerce, Technical Education and Industrial Training, Punjab will be the chief guest on the occasion. larbi Reffouh, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco will be the guest of honour.