Badal, Dy CM mourns demise of Mufti
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of Jammu-Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed (79), who passed away at New Delhi, after a brief illness. Badal described Sayeed as a leader of masses, seasoned politician, an able administrator, true Parliamentarian and above all, a fine human being. In his condolence message, Sukhbir Singh Badal said people of J&K would always remember the contribution given by Sayeed as a politician and serving twice as CM of J&K for the welfare of its people and development. He added that Sayeed had done a lot for the nation as Union Home Minister.
Haryana CM mourns Mufti Mohammed’s death
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal, has mourned the death of Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, who breathed his last at AIIMS in New Delhi on Thursday morning. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, including PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, and a son. The Chief Minister said, “Mufti Mohammed Sayeed was a great leader who belonged to the masses. His statesmanship moulded the lives of the people in Jammu and Kashmir. His death leaves a huge void which will never be filled. My heart-felt condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace”.
Haryana transfers five IAS officers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued posting and transfer orders of five IAS officers with immediate effect. Sandeep Garg, Secretary, Home-II Department and Joint Commissioner, Gurdwara Elections has been posted as Secretary, Finance Department against a vacant post. Saket Kumar, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Director, Ayush vice Gulshan Ahuja. Vivek Atray, Director and Special Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department have been given the additional charge of Director, Renewable Energy vice Rajnarayan Kaushik, who has been posted as Additional Secretary, Home-II Department and Joint Commissioner Gurdwara Elections. Dhirendra Khadgata, ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA and Special Officer, APZ, Bhiwani has been given the additional charge of Secretary, Board of School Education, Bhiwani against a vacant post.
Haryana issues guidelines related to ACRs
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued fresh guidelines regarding Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of HCS officers posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) or City Magistrates in the state. A circular issued by General Administration Department to this effect states that the Deputy Commissioner would be the Reporting Authority and Financial Commissioner, Revenue in consultation with Divisional Commissioner concerned would be Reviewing Authority for ACRs of HCS officers posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) or City Magistrates. The Accepted Authority of the ACRs would be the Chief Minister.
MDU V-C appointed
Chandigarh: Haryana Governor and Chancellor of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, Prof Kaptan Singh Solanki has appointed Prof Bijender Kumar Punia, Professor, Business Management, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Vice-Chancellor of MDU, Rohtak for a period of three years or till he attains the age of 68 years.
One caught while taking bribe
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught Balwant Singh, Meter Reader, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), Sisai, district Hisar red-handed while accepting illegal gratification of `5,000 on behalf of Jagdish Chander, Foreman, DHBVN, Sisai, district Hisar from Om Parkash resident of district Hisar in lieu of new electricity connection. A case has been registered under sections 7 and 13 of Prevention of Corruption Act at the Bureau Police Station in Hisar.
Punjab doubles old age, widow and handicap pension
Chandigarh: Giving relief to the beneficiaries of various categories of pension, Punjab Government has doubled the amount of monthly pension for various categories. A spokesperson said that old age pension, widow pension, pension for destitute ladies, handicapped and dependent children has been doubled from `250 pm to `500 pm. This enhanced pension would be given from 1 January 2016. A notification in this regard has been issued by the Social Security, Women and Child Development Department.
Punjab initiates process to fill posts
Chandigarh: In compliance of the Punjab Cabinet decision to fill 1,14000 government posts, the state Social welfare, women and child development department has initiated the process to fill 631 posts of Group C & D through direct recruitment and invited applications from eligible candidates for 631 posts reserved for physically challenged persons. A spokesperson said that the State Government had decided to give 3 per cent reservation to Handicapped (1 per cent to blinds and partly blind, 1 per centto deaf and dumb, 1 per cent to physically handicapped) in all government jobs. For this recruitment process Directorate, Social welfare and woman and child development has been appointed as nodal agency. January 27, 2016 is the last date to apply for these posts.
lifestyle announces upto 50% off
ludhiana: lifestyle has announced its Sale offering discounts on leading national & international brands. Upto 50 per cent off is being offered on hundreds of national and international brands on products ranging from menswear, kidswear, ladies western & ethnic wear, cosmetics, watches, perfumes, home furnishing & décor and more.
Public holidays declared on Jan 10 and 12
Shimla: Himachal Government has declared public holiday on January 10 and 12 on account of general election of Panchayati Raj Institutions of district Kangra and Municipal Committees in the state. labour Commissioner-cum-Chief Inspector of Factories said here that every person employed in any business, trade, Industrial undertaking or any other establishment and entitled to vote would be granted holiday on these dates. All occupiers/managers of factories/Industrial establishments have been directed to ensure additional paid holiday to the workers working in their factories as per Provision of the Representations of the people Act, 1951 in order to exercise their right of franchise.
Mahindra launches its Premium Pick Up ‘Imperio’
Chandigarh: Mahindra & Mahindra ltd has announced the launch of Imperio, its premium, aspirational pick up in Punjab. Developed to cater to the small and medium businesses transportation needs, the Imperio is expected to enhance the face of the pick-up segment in India with its stylish futuristic design, premium interiors, superior performance and enhanced driving experience. The Imperio is competitively priced at `6.48 lakhs (ex-showroom Chandigarh, for Single cabin BS4 variant). The Imperio has a sculpted aerodynamically designed exterior look with a distinctive front grille, next gen headlamps, stylish bumper, 16 inch (40.64 cm) radial tubeless tyres and metallic colours, lending it premium style, SUV stance and a bold road presence.
PGIMER academic session inaugurated
Chandigarh: Prof Sunil Chandy, Professor of Cardiology and Director, Christian Medical College, Vellore while addressing the new resident doctors at PGIMER apprised about the changes that have come in over last hundred years of healthcare in India. PGIMER’s new academic session began on Thursday. Prof Chandy said that earlier people used to suffer from infectious diseases, today lifestyle diseases are predominant. Malnutrition was killing people in the last century but today abundance is a cause of suffering, he said.