Salaries in Haryana through RTGS
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has decided that the salaries of all contractual employees of all departments, boards and corporations, societies and autonomous bodies funded by Government including universities whether engaged directly or through outsourcing agencies should be paid or got paid through RTGS in their respective Aadhar Seeded bank accounts. A notification to this effect was issued by the Finance Department on Thursday.
Over 15 lakh quintal sugar produced
Chandigarh: The cooperative sugar mills in Haryana have so far produced over 15.66 lakh quintals of sugar by crushing 167.89 lakh quintals of sugarcane. Haryana Minister of State for Cooperation, Bikram Singh Yadav on Thursday said that during the current crushing season, Cooperative Sugar Mill, Shahabad has so far crushed a maximum of 31.31 lakh quintals of sugarcane and produced over 3.26 lakh quintals of sugar, followed by Cooperative Sugar Mill, Rohtak which has produced over 1.86 lakh quintals of sugar. Similarly, Cooperative Sugar Mill, Gohana has produced over 1.49 lakh quintals of sugar, Cooperative Sugar Mill, Meham produced over 1.32 lakh quintals of sugar, Sugar Mill Karnal over 1.58 lakh quintals of sugar and Sugar Mill, Kaithal has produced over 1.47 lakh quintals of sugar, said he. The Minister added that Cooperative Sugar Mill Jind has crushed 11.34 lakh quintals of sugarcane and has produced 99,985 quintals of sugar and Cooperative Sugar Mill Palwal has produced 97,440 quintals of sugar.
CITY SCHOOlS HOlD ‘COMBAT EXAM STRESS’ SESSIONS
Chandigarh: Counseling sessions for class 10 students on “Combat the exam stress” were held at St. John’s High School, Sector 26 and Guru Nanak School, Sector 36 on Thursday. The sessions were conducted by Verka, in association with Mind Plus. Ravinder Kala, Director, Counselling and therapies division at Mindplus conducted the session. He said “In recent years staggering figures about students suffering from examination related stress is common phenomenon, especially with the approaching board exams. Exams are like mental marathon in which endurance is important, Nutritionists emphasize on importance of eating healthy during this stressful time. There are many super food that have calming effect on the body. A protein called lactium found in milk is one such food”, said Amarjit Singh Sidhu, Chairman, MIlKFED. Verka also distributed flavored milk to the students.
ENACTUS TARGETS OVER 50 CORPORATE PARTNERS IN INDIA
Chandigarh: Enactus an international non-profit organization of students has announced plans to reach out to over 50 corporate partners in India in 2016 from the current 30 partners which include leading companies such as KPMG, Walmart, Cargill, HDFC, HSBC, Mahindra, Coca Cola, Unilever, Tata Group, HP, Syntel, Zensar and others. Around the world Enactus is supported by over 400 major corporations. In India, with more than 3,000 active students participating in the Enactus team in over 97 college campuses, Enactus India is ranked third in size in the Enactus Global network of 36 country operations.
MAHAVASTU FORAYS INTO CHANDIGARH AND lUDHIANA
Chandigarh: Vastu Consultancy ‘MahaVastu’ has announced its foray into Chandigarh and ludhiana to cater to the growing demand for Vastu accurate spaces by the real estate industry, corporates and individuals for their homes and offices. With a strong client base across the globe, MahaVastu is gearing up to add 240 franchisees within the next two years across the world. Currently there are 12 centres and plans are on to add 60 more this year.
RAKHRA STRESSES ON NEED TO PROMOTE PUNJABI lANGUAGE
Chandigarh: To promote Punjabi language Surjit Singh Rakhra, Higher Education Minister, Punjab visited literature centre of language department, Delhi. A spokesperson of Punjab Government said that Rakhra gave directions to hold exhibitions in Pragati Maidan and Gurudwaras for sale of departmental publications, so that the continuous efforts to promote Punjabi language are taken forward in an earnest manner. Rakhra also advised to organise seminars in association with Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, so that the maximum aid for organising these seminars can be demanded. The minister instructed for writing to headquarters for printing of Mahankosh and other religious books and also directed for renovation of the offices at the earliest.
CHANDIGARH MP opens ROOFTOP SOlAR POWERPlANT
Chandigarh: Kirron Kher, Member of Parliament, Chandigarh inaugurated 10 kWp Grid tied Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant at Government High School, Sarangpur on Thursday. The function was also attended by Santosh Kumar, Director (Science & Tech), Birendra Choudhary, Deputy Conservator of Forests and other Senior officers of Chandigarh Administration. Kher appreciated the efforts taken by Chandigarh Administration in developing Chandigarh as Model Solar City thereby installing Rooftop solar plants on 128 Govt. buildings of total capacity of 6.2 MW.
INt’l CONFERENCE ON NANO SCIENCE STARTS AT PU
Chandigarh: International Conference on Nano Science Technology ‘NanoSciTech 2016’ started at Panjab University (PU) on Thursday. The three day conference is being organized on the theme of “Improving Quality of life using Nanotechnology: Potential Role of Polymers”. The inaugural address was delivered by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali Director Narayanasami Sathyamurthy. He deliberated on the global health crisis and the key role of nanotechnology and nanomedicine as an emerging field for diverse biomedical applications. He appreciated the conference name “NanoSciTech” accentuating an amalgamation of Science and Technology for application of nanotechnology-based materials in diverse areas.
ACADEMIC FEST AT PU DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Chandigarh: The Physics Association of Department of Physics, Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, would host its annual academic fest “VORTEX 2016” on February 19th and 20th. A number of academic competitions, special experimental events, special lectures and discussions would be organized as a part of the event. Screening of films in science would also form a part of the event. The winners would be awarded with certificates and cash prizes. To popularize this two day event, a Marathon race was organized on Thursday.
ACS of Canada initiates India2Canada programme
Chandigarh: Canadian’s reputed not-for-profit Abbotsford Community Services (ACS) opened its centre here on Thursday in the Elante Office building. Supported by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, ACS had been providing immigrant settlement services since the late 70s and is a key immigrant serving agency in the Fraser Valley, a popular destination for Indian immigrants, Manpreet Grewal, Director, Multicultural and Immigrant Integration Services, ACS, Canada, said. Christopher Gibbins, Consul General of Canadian High Commission in Chandigarh, inaugurated the India2Canada programme of ACS and commending ACS for its service to Indian immigrants. He said that the programme is funded by the Canadian government with the sheer objective that every immigrant should feel important and wanted in our country. Punjab State Commission for NRIs’ Chairman Justice (retd) Rakesh Garg said that there has always been a keen interest of Panjabis to go abroad, especially to Canada and settle there. The services of ACS would be boon for them to integrate themselves in the new culture.
Free Wi-Fi zone at Chandigarh Rose Festival
Chandigarh: Connect Broadband will provide free Wi-Fi at Chandigarh Rose Festival to be held from 19th -21st February at Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, Sector 16, Chandigarh. To attract more visitors to the festival and to promote the festival’s reach, a free Wi-Fi hotspot has been set up at the venue.