Haryana CM congratulates Monal Kukreja
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar lal, has congratulated Monal Kukreja of Haryana for winning two medals, one gold and one silver in World Cup Diamond Kickboxing Competition. In his tweet, Manohar lal has congratulated Monal Kukreja on this big achievement and said that the daughter of Haryana has brought laurels to the state by winning medals at the mega event. Monal has won gold medal in kick light event and Silver Medal in light contact event in 37 kilogram category in World Cup Diamond Kickboxing Competition. The Chief Minister has also wished for the bright future of Monal.
SAD announces first office-bearers’ list
Chandigarh: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has announced the first office-bearers’ list of the Chandigarh unit after making considerable deliberations with Hardeep Singh Butrela, the party head in the union territory. Sukhbir said that all the dedicated and hardworking people including leaders as well as party workers have been honored with big responsibilities. He said that Major Karnail Singh and Kaka Singh have been appointed as patrons of the Chandigarh unit of SAD, while Amar Singh Sector 43, Bara Singh Sector-44, Sunder Singh Sangufa and Gulab Singh Manimajra are made senior vice presidents. Besides, Balwinder Singh Sector 27, Jabarjang Singh, Captain Kulwant Singh and Harcharan Singh Sahni are appointed as vice presidents of the Chandigarh unit.
Pb okays 20 additional posts of sub registrars
Chandigarh: Reaffirming Punjab Government’s commitment to provide hassle-free property registration services to the people, a Spokesperson of Revenue Department informed that 20 additional posts of dedicated Sub Registrars have been approved by the government on the directives of the Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh. In order to provide respite to the public, senior and experienced Tehsildars have been deputed at five stations with heavy registration workload. “To begin with, ludhiana (East), Jalandhar (I), Amritsar, Patiala and Kharar (SAS Nagar) get an additional Sub Registrar each,” he said.
Campaign to mark world Environment Day
Chandigarh: Punjab Amateur Rowing Association has launched a 10-day campaign ‘Save Sukhna’ to mark the World Environment Day-2018. President of the Association, Adaish Pratap Singh Kairon said that it has often been observed that the waters of Sukhna gets polluted with the throwing of non degradable pollutants like metals, plastics and other material causing great harm to the lake as well as the environs. Kairon emphasized that conservation and protection of the environment have always been a matter of concern. During these 15 days, the residents living around the villages of Chandigarh and also the tourists visiting lake would be motivated to keep the lake and its surroundings clean, said he.
Honda commences road safety camp
Chandigarh: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. ltd. has announced the commencement of national road safety summer camp for school children in Chandigarh. Engaging over 4,500 children nationally, the summer camps are being conducted in 8 cities including Chandigarh. Part of Honda’s #HelmetOnlifeOn initiative, in Chandigarh the summer camp will take place at Honda’s traffic training park and over 300 children will be educated on road safety between June 4 and June 30 in the summer camps.
Director IIT Mandi calls on CM
Shimla: Director IIT Mandi Prof. Timothy A. Gonsalves called on Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday. Chief Minister while appreciating several research projects to find solutions to the problems of Himalayan region laid stress on use of advanced technology affordable and ecologically sensitive. He said that over 100 Himachali youth were enrolled in the institution for prestigious IIT degrees. Prof. Timothy apprised the CM about specific initiatives taken by the institute. He said that the faculty has brought in about Rs. 70 crore of sponsored research funding.
Hry CM approves Rs 2.37 cr for road construction
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has accorded administrative approval amounting to Rs 2.37 crore for the construction of road from village Gawahi to Dakrog (Gawahi upto Mohi) in district Panchkula. A spokesman said that the Chief Minister has also accorded administrative approval of Rs 1.63 crore for the widening of road from 12 feet to 18 feet from Shamgarh to village Bhaini Khurd in district Karnal.
Increase in cash limit at Sampark Centers: Bansal
Chandigarh: Former Union Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal asked Chandigarh Administration to raise the cash limit at Sampark Centers to at least Rs 5000 as the people are facing unmitigated difficulty at Sampark Centres because of the low ceiling of Rs 1,000. In a letter to Parimal Rai, Advisor to Administrator, Bansal said “Most of them still do not have a hassle free access to the banks as those belonging to the economically weaker sections of society do not have bank accounts, the Jan DhanYojna notwithstanding. After the recent hikes in electricity and water charges, there is hardly anyone who gets a bill of less than Rs 1000. As a result, they are required to make payment either through cheques or come repeatedly to the Sampark Centres to deposit cash below Rs1000.”
IOA delegation calls on Rana Sodhi
Chandigarh: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) delegation led by president Narindra Batra called on Punjab Sports Minister, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi. Batra congratulated Rana Sodhi on becoming the Sports Minister of Punjab and said that it is an ominous sign for a player of international stature to be made the Sports Minister. Batra, who is also the President of International Hockey Federation (FIH), assured Rana Sodhi that full cooperation and assistance would be extended to Punjab with regard to the Olympic pattern sports and every necessary infrastructure would be made available to the State Government.