50th anniversary of battle of Phillora celebrated
Chandigarh: The Black Elephant Division celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the ‘Battle of Phillora’ fought in 1965 Indo Pak War. It was commemorated in a solemn ceremony held on Friday at the Black Elephant Cenotaph. On this day in 1965, Phillora in Pakistan was captured by valiant troops of the Black Elephant Division and in their memory, the day is commemorated as ‘Phillora Day’. The battle was intense with over 400 tanks slugging it out in a limited area of 50 square kilometers. A total of 174 enemy tanks were destroyed by the Indian Army with five Officers and 64 other ranks of the Black Elephant Division making the supreme sacrifice. lt Col AB Tarapore, was awarded the Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous), the country’s highest gallantry award. In addition, the formation was awarded four Maha Vir Chakras and three Vir Chakras. A wreath was laid at the Cenotaph by the General Officer Commanding, Black Elephant Division, in homage to the brave martyrs.
Haryana Discoms to replace iron poles
Chandigarh: To ensure safe, accident free and uninterrupted electricity to its consumers, the Haryana Power Distribution Companies (UHBVN & DHBVN) has given instructions in all its operation circles to replace all the existing iron poles which pose danger or may cause accident to human and animal life with concrete poles with proper insulation. Nitin Yadav, Managing Director, UHBVN on Friday said that the Nigam has launched such campaigns in previous years also to replace the existing iron poles which are dangerous to the human and animal life with concrete poles. So far the Discoms have already replaced 14,203 such iron poles throughout the State. He said that the Nigam has observed a lots of people getting unauthorized connections by stretching their connections on wooden ballis or iron poles at their own level which may cause danger to their lives. He appealed the consumers to get their connections regularized so as to avoid any mishappening. The consumers have been asked to approach the sub division office for regularizing their connections and they may inform the Nigam for replacement of poles which are dangerous on toll free number 18001801550 (for the consumers of UHBVN ) and the consumers of DHBVN on toll free number 18001804334.
Amendment in Haryana Urban local Bodies notification
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has amended the Haryana Government, Urban local Bodies Department (Committees), notification dated October 11, 2013. As per the amendment, interest at the rate of 1.5 per cent per month or part would be charged in case of late payment of property tax, but one-time waiver of interest on the arrears of property tax pending since 2010-11 and 2014-15 would be allowed to all tax payers, if their arrears are paid up to September 30, 2015. A one- time rebate of 30 per cent would be allowed to those property owners who clear all the property tax dues and arrears for the years 2010-11 to 2012-13 up to September 30, 2015. Those who have already deposited the tax, the excess amount, if any, would be adjusted against their future property tax liabilities, without any interest, provided they clear all the dues, including the property tax for the year 2015-16 up to September 30, 2015. Similarly, a rebate of 10 per cent would be admissible to those assesses who pay their total tax for the assessment year by July 31 of that assessment year. For the year 2015-16, a rebate of 10 per cent would be admissible to those assesses who deposit the due tax up to September 30, 2015.
Haryana signs MoU for setting up bio-refinery project
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abjit Mercantile Private limited for setting up a bio-refinery project to produce bio-diesel. As per MoU, a project with capital outlay of Rs 1470 crore (US$ 225 million) will be set up jointly with the world leaders, who will not only invest in the equity but also provide complete technical know-how on turn-key basis. The company will also invest Rs. 160 crore for setting up a state of the art Research and Development facilities. This project will be first of its kind project in Asia. A spokesperson of Haryana Government said that the MoU was signed in the context of Government’s objective to reduce dependence on imported crude oil in order to enhance the country’s energy security and to utilize the bio waste of Haryana as well as to boost the rural economy. This will also generate employment opportunities for the youth. Abjit Mercantile Private limited is one of the most credible international traders of raw materials, agriculture produce and dry bulk commodities, he said.
CAIT supports Modi’s views on smart city
Chandigarh: Harish Garg president of Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Chandigarh chapter has supported the views of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on making Chandigarh smart city and empowering the people by digital revolution. Garg in statement said CAIT will participate in making the city smart as appealed by the Prime Minister. He said that the digital revolution started by the Prime Minister will also empower the common man and traders. Garg said that CAIT will seek the views of traders for the smart city and submit to the administration. He also thanked the prime minister for starting the Mudra bank for the traders.
DSK Benelli launches exclusive showroom in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: DSK Motowheels has launched an exclusive showroom for the Italian superbiking brand Benelli in Chandigarh. The showroom is situated at City Emporium Mall, Industrial Area, Phase 1, showcasing the entire range of DSK Benelli superbikes available in India. The showroom houses the sporty-looking Tornado Naked Tre, or TNT superbikes that encompass the TNT 300 - In-line two-cylinder 300cc engine.
Hike launches over 250 spl stickers for Punjab
Chandigarh: Hike messenger announced launch of new sticker packs, making it the largest repository of stickers. The messaging application offers a diverse catalogue of over 5000 stickers in more than 30 local Indian languages. Especially for Punjab, Hike has introduced 14 sticker packs with more than 250 stickers in Punjabi ranging from love stickers for couples, Friendship stickers, Popular Punjabi Cinema characters& many more.