Rohtak STF arrests notorious criminal
Chandigarh: In a major break-through, a team of Special Task Force (STF), Rohtak, has arrested a notorious criminal, carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, from near Bohar canal in Rohtak. Spokesperson said that arrested accused was identified as Sandeep alias Sonu, a resident of Mokhra village in Rohtak. A country-made pistol and one live cartridge were also recovered from his possession. Rohtak STF team received an information that Sandeep was roaming near Bohar canal with an intention to commit a criminal offence. Acting swiftly, police team immediately rushed to the spot and arrested him along with illegal weapon.
PU faculty Dr Dhingra awarded
Chandigarh: Panjab University’s University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences’ Pharmaceutical Chemistry’s assistant professor Dr Neelima Dhingra has been conferred upon with “Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa Gold Medal Award-2018” for her outstanding achievement in education and research. The award, carrying a gold medal, trophy and a certificate, was given by Global Economic Progress and Research Association, Tamil Nadu Government on December 22 at Chennai. There were 25 awardee from different States and categories, and Dr Dhingra was selected from Punjab for her contributions in the field of Science.
NSS CAMP at PU
Chandigarh: During the seven-day NSS camp, Dr Kanwal Vilku, who is the only Indian woman who has spent winters on the Antarctica, addressed the NSS volunteers at Panjab University campus. Dr Vilku was honoured by the former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in New Delhi on the occasion of foundation day celebrations of the Department of Ocean Development on July 27, 2004. She stormed the male bastion at the age of 52 and spent 16 months from December 1999 on Antarctica with a group of 24 scientists conducting experiments. She shared her experiences of her journey and the hardships faced her during that time.
matribhasha satyagrahis in Ayushman Bharat
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to include ‘Matribhasha Satyagrahis’ of Hindi Andolan of 1957 in the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Spokesperson said that a proposal to this effect has been approved by the Chief Minister Manohar Lal. At present, there are 200 such Matribhasha Satyagrahis across the state, said the spokesperson adding that the State Government is already implementing a scheme under which Matribhasha Satyagrahis themselves or their widows, are getting monthly pension of Rs 10,000.
Haryana police seizes 376 boxes of liquor
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has seized 376 boxes (4,512 bottles) of illicit liquor being smuggled in a truck in Fatehabad district. The driver of the truck had also been arrested who had been identified as Laxman, a resident of Rania in Sirsa district. Spokesperson said that on a tip off, a police team, along with officials of Excise Department, signalled a suspect truck to stop at a naka laid on Ratia road bypass bridge. Seeing the police, driver tried to flee away by stopping the truck on roadside, but the police team immediately nabbed him. On searching, 350 boxes of country-made liquor and 26 boxes of Indian made foreign liquor were seized from the vehicle. Case under Excise Act had been registered against the accused.
PFC member visits schools
Chandigarh: To check the implementation of mid-day meal scheme in Punjab, the State Food Commission member Jasvinder Kumar visited five schools of Ropar and three of Hoshiarpur district. Kumar found some minor irregularities in the implementation of MDM scheme in schools and anganwadis and order to rectify the same soon. She ordered that keeping the nutrition part in mind, salad should be introduced every day in menu. Schools should be encouraged to grow their own vegetables and from waste to make manure.
Parida meets Administrator
Chandigarh: The new Advisor to the Administrator of Chandigarh Manoj Parida who joined office on Wednesday met Governor of Punjab and Administrator Chandigarh, V.P. Singh Badnore at Punjab Raj Bhawan. Earlier, Parimal Rai, the previous Administrator was transferred as chief secretary of Goa.