Heroes of Saragarhi Battle remembered
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore remembered the heroes of Saragarhi Battle and paid homage to all the soldiers of 36 Sikh Regiment who relentlessly fought and laid down their lives while fighting a tribal attack in the North West Frontier Province on September 12, 1897. In a message issued on the eve of Saragarhi Day, the Governor said that the Military History needs to be revived for the coming generations so as to make them aware of the immense contribution of the Punjabis in exhibiting indomitable courage while protecting the borders of our country. The battle of Saragarhi stands out as an iconic moment in India’s military history which speaks volumes of the valour of the soldiers, said Badnore.
Education Dept allots stations to 525 teachers
SAS Nagar (Mohali): Punjab Education Department has allotted stations as per merit to the 525 newly recruited teachers of master cadre. The appointment letters to these teachers were handed over by the Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh at Mohali during ‘Ghar Ghar Rozgar’ job fair recently. Addressing the newly recruited teachers on Monday, Secretary of the Department, Krishan Kumar said that consistent efforts are being made to further uplift the standard of education in the government schools of the state under the guidance of the Chief Minister and in accordance with the directions of Education Minister Aruna Chaudhary. He said that the recruitment of teachers on the vacant posts is a part of the process.
Panel on anti profiteering under GST
Chandigarh: The Union Government has constituted standing committee on Anti profiteering under GST. The members of the standing committee are Ashima Brar, Excise and Taxation Commissioner Haryana, H. Rajesh Prasad, Commissioner (Sales Tax) NCT of Delhi, Hamanshu Gupta, Principal Commissioner, GST, Delhi North CBEC and OP Dadhich, Principal Commissioner, Customs (Preventive), Delhi. A notification to this effect has been issued by the Director General of Safegaurds (Central Board of Excise and Customs).
IDP Education India holds Education Fair
ludhiana: IDP Education India organised UK, USA, Canada and New Zealand Education Fair in ludhiana at Hyatt Regency for students aspiring to pursue their higher education abroad. IDP Education Fair in ludhiana had university & institution representatives & faculties came together to meet Indian students looking forward to study in these countries. Over 500 students attended the event. IDP’s Education Fair offered students the opportunity to explore various study options available across these four countries.
IIT Ropar to hold 15-day ‘Hindi Pakhwada’
Ropar: On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar will organize a 15-day ‘Hindi Pakhwada’. The programme to be organised between September 14 to 28 will include various competitions like debates, quiz competitions, poetry recitation, essay competitions and much more for faculty, students and officials. The Pakhwada is being organised to celebrate the ‘Hindi’ language, to create awareness about its importance and to increase its use in daily life. This program will be inaugurated on September 12 at the main campus and the NIElIT campus of IIT Ropar.
5 Cooperative Sugar Mills to be honoured
Chandigarh: Five Cooperative Sugar Mills of Haryana have been selected for various efficiency awards for 2016-17 by the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories ltd. Minister of State for Cooperation, Manish Kumar Grover said that Shahbad Cooperative Sugar Mills has been awarded the Best Cooperative Sugar Factory (in the other Recovery Area). Karnal Cooperative Sugar Mills got first prize for cane development, whereas Panipat Cooperative Sugar Mills has been awarded second prize for cane development. He said that HAFED Sugar Mill Assandh bagged first prize for financial management, whereas Kaithal Cooperative Sugar Mills has been awarded second prize for technical efficiency. These awards would be given on September 27.
IPS given additional charge
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has given Sanjay Kumar, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Security, the additional charge of IGP, Traffic, Karnal, with immediate effect.
Paras Bliss hospital saves 2 premature babies
Chandigarh: The team of Paras Bliss Hospital, Panchkula saved two premature babies recently giving their parents ultimate joy. In one of the two cases, a baby boy was born in Ambala, preterm after just 30 weeks of gestation and the delivery was further complicated by the passage of stool inside the uterus which the baby aspirated. The baby was managed well by Paras Bliss despite odds. In the second case, a premature baby boy in Una in Himachal Pradesh was born at 30 weeks of gestation and weighing just 1.4 kg. The baby already had a cardio respiratory arrest at its primary center. The heart rate of the baby was fluctuating and blood pressure was not recordable and in front of the team the baby again had a cardio respiratory arrest. However, the baby was revived.
Grasim launches its Festive Collection 2017
ludhiana: Men’s lifestyle brand Grasim launched its Festive Collection 2017 here in the presence of S. Krishnamoorthy (MD, GBTl) and Manish Shukla (Head OTC - Sales & Marketing). It was attended by key channel partners lead by Hans Raj Gautam (Agent) and Rakesh Jain. The company said it has lined up very aggressive plans for growth in the over the counter Domestic market both in product offering which will extend to fine cotton suiting and shirtings too and in Pan india Brand building said S. Krishnamoorthy.
Workshop on prevention of kidney diseases
Chandigarh: The Department of Dietetics, PGIMER, in association with Nutrition Society of India, Chandigarh Chapter, organized a Continuing Nutrition Education Program on the theme “Prevention and Management of Kidney diseases”. The program was inaugurated by Prof. Rajesh Kumar, Dean (Academic) PGIMER. The renowned speakers from PGIMER and other hospitals, Prof HS Kohli, Prof AK.Mandal deliberated on the co-morbidities related to CKD, preventive strategies to manage kidney stones. About 300 delegates which included doctors, dieticians, nutritionists and dietetics students from tricity as well as from states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi participated in the CNE.
Goyal assumes charge as Director F&C of PSTCl
Patiala: Jatinder Kumar Goyal has assumed the charge as Director Finance and Commercial of PSTCl after Punjab government appointed him for a term of 2 years. Goyal was serving as Chief Financial Officer of PSPCl. He joined PSEB in 1991 as Accounts Officer and during his service he held various important assignments which includes Director of Nabha Power ltd. and Talwandi sabo Power ltd. He played a significant role in various financial reforms for PSPCl and digitalization of salary and Pension of employees of PSPCl.