Punjab VB arrests DHO, ASI in two different cases
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested Amritsar District Health Officer (DHO) Lakhbir Singh Bhagowalia for misusing his official position and getting illegal gratifications from business establishments. Spokesperson said that the accused DHO was arrested on the basis of information and complaints received from various quarters for getting illegal gratifications. During the investigation, the VB team found that DHO and others have received lakhs of rupees as bribe in lieu of issuing licenses to the owners of hotels and shopkeepers, for taking samples or helping them during checking by health officials. In another case, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pawan Kumar posted at police station Lakho-ke-Bahiram was nabbed red-handed by VB while accepting Rs 8,000 bribe to exclude complainant’s brother's name in a case.
Festival of Gelatos’ starts
Panchkula: A ‘Festival of Gelatos’, kicked off at Welcom Hotel Bella Vista, Sec 5, Panchkula. The festival was formally announced by Manohar Reny Duddi, Executive Chef, Contel (Welcom Hotel Bella Vista) and Vivek Khanna, GM, of the hotel. A live demonstration was given by use of a ‘Pasturomaster’ machine which pasteurizes the base of the gelato and makes it safe for consumption. As many as 16 flavors of gelatos are being showcased at the festival which include flavors like Biscottino, Mango Yuzu, Red Velvet & Whiskey Cream.
PU Exams rescheduled
Chandigarh: Due to Lok Sabha Elections on May 19, all the under-graduate, post-graduate, or professional and other examinations of May 20 have been rescheduled and new dates have been uploaded on the PU official website.
Talk on anxiety, depression among children
Panchkula: An informative talk on ‘Anxiety and Depression among Children’ was held for the parents of senior classes at St Xavier’s School, Panchkula. The talk was held by Dr Parneet Sidhu, Counselling Psychologist, Fortis Hospital, and Dr Hardeep Singh, Senior Consultant- Psychiatry responded to the queries of the audience. Over 90 parents attended the talk.