Congress commemorates Ambedkar’s birthday
Jalandhar: Punjab Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa, accompanied by senior party leaders, on Sunday commemorated the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Dr BR Ambedkar by offering garlands to his statue at Nakodar Chowk. Bajwa later visited Guru Ravidass Bhawan as well. While addressing a meeting, he lauded Dr Ambedkar’s services for the nation-building, stating that he was a visionary and an inter-cultural personality who rose from bottom to highest position. He described him architect of Indian Constitution in which he safeguards the interests of poor and down trodden sections of society.
Haryana procures 7.88 lakh MT wheat
Chandigarh: As many as 7,87,559 metric tonnes (MT) of wheat has so far arrived in the mandis of Haryana during the current procurement season. Food and Supplies Department spokesman said that out of it, 7,87,277 MT wheat has been procured by Government agencies at the minimum support price (MSP) and remaining about 282 MT has also been purchased by private millers and traders. HAFED had procured over 2.48 lakh MT, Food and Supplies Department over two lakh MT, Food Corporation of India over 1.53 lakh MT, Haryana Warehousing Corporation 93,989 MT, Haryana Agro Industries Corporation 40,216 MT and CONFED had purchased 50,379 MT of wheat.
Punjab GOVT PlAN TO INCREASE FOREST COVER
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has devised a comprehensive strategy to increase the forest cover in the state with the plantation of 4.75 crore samplings in the current year 2013-14. State Forest and Wild life Security Minister Surjit Kumar Jayani said that it is a matter of great concern that green cover is fast reducing due to the nefarious activities of the mankind, which has resulted in devastating effect. He said that the state government has taken the matter seriously and decided to enhance the forest cover in the state mobilizing all its resources. He said that for achieving this ambitious target, the Punjab govt. would plant 4.75 crore samplings in the current year, 2013-14.
UT COPS defeat Press Club in cricket match
Chandigarh: A friendly cricket match was played between Chandigarh Police and Chandigarh Press Club at Sector-26 Government Model School ground. UT IGP RP Upadhyaya, DIG Alok Kumar, and two GO’s participated in the match. Chandigarh Police team won the toss and elected to bat first and gave Press Club team the target of 154 runs. Press Club team was all out at the score of 130.
Tosham to be developed as tourist destination
Chandigarh: The historic town of Tosham will soon emerge as a centre of tourist interest as the Archaeology Department has initiated process to bring out a booklet on its history and a photo gallery would also be set up there for the tourists. Official spokesman said that the Joint Director, Archaeology, Hisar, Dr Rajesh Kumar Srivastava led a team to the sacred ponds and places of historical importance adjacent to Baba Mungipa Dham in Tosham and gathered valuable information.
NEW ROlE FOR dR SANANDA bAG AT Max Hospital
Mohali: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, on Sunday announced the appointment of Dr Sananda Bag as consultant urologist and transplant surgeon at the Hospital. In this new role, Dr Sananda Bag will be responsible for providing comprehensive services relating to various Urological and Kidney Transplant surgeries. Dr Bag has more than seven years of rich experience in urology and kidney transplant, and has independently performed about 500 kidney transplants, besides over 200 cases of laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
HARYANA HIKES Grant-IN-AID
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has revised per unit grant-in-aid that is being given to the eligible beneficiaries for construction of houses as per their requirement under Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY). Now it has been enhanced from `45,000 to `70,000 in plain areas and from `48,500 to `75,000 in hilly and difficult areas. Rural Development Department spokesman said that under IAY, state government has spent `46.61 crore in 2012-13. 7,349 houses have been constructed and construction of 10,103 houses is in progress. Out of total constructed houses, 4328 were constructed for members belonging to Scheduled Castes and 957 houses were constructed for minorities.
10 mAJOR ROAD PROJECTS NEARING COMPlETION
Chandigarh: Amritsar district would witness an upgraded road network as the construction on different 72 km long road stretches were in full swing with the cost of `15.32 crore, which would be completed by June this year. Public Works Department Minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon said that works on 10 major road projects started in Amritsar were on the advanced stage of completion. `4,200 crore would be spent on road infrastructure during 2013-14, he added.
Students to be provided TEXTbooks classwise
Chandigarh: Haryana Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal said that with the commencement of new academic session,students of all Government schools in Haryana would beprovided with textbooks classwise. Earlier books used to be provided subject wise which led to delay in their distribution. Arrangement has been made to ensure distribution of booksin a well-planned manner so that the students do not face any difficulty related to study material during the current academic session, she said.
plan to BOOST power DISTRIBUTION system
Rewari: Haryana Government has an ambitious plan to strengthen power transmission and distribution system at a cost of `240 crore in district Rewari, said Power Minister Capt Ajay Singh Yadav while addressing a gathering of villagers at Kharkhara after laying foundation stone of a 33 KV substation to be constructed at a cost of `2.60 crore.
PepsiCo takes Punjab farmers to see IPl match
Chandigarh: PepsiCo India will add to cheer and fervour for its farmer friends by taking them to watch a Pepsi IPl match in Mohali. The company is arranging for over 100 farmers from Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Rajasthan to watch the Pepsi IPl matches live at the stadiums. Of these, 20 farmers from Punjab will be the first to experience this fantastic opportunity as they get to cheer for their home team — Kings XI Punjab against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mohali on April 16. Presently, the company has been working with over 24,000 farmers across nine states.
Haryana aims to produce 71.15 lakh tones milk
Chandigarh: In Haryana, the capita per day availability of milk is 708 grams as against the national average of 281 grams. During the year 2013-14, a target has been set to produce 71.15 lakh tonnes of milk. Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department spokesman said that target has also been set to setup 600 more high-tech dairy and mini units, produce 43000 lakh eggs and 13.80 lakh kg of wool during the same period. He said that with a view to make Haryana one of the largest milk producers in the country, as many as 615 hi-tech dairy units have been set up to provide hygienic and clean milk using modern technologies.
Aryans chairman Dr Anshu Kataria honoured
Mohali: Punjabi Virsa Youth Club, Muktsar, and Nehru Youth Club honored Muktsar born Dr Anshu Kataria in their Annual Function for his great achievements in the field of education at an early age. On this occasion, in addition to other dignitaries, Gidderbaha MlA Amrinder Raja Warring, SAD Muktsar district president Manjeet Singh Barkandi, Punjabi Virsa Youth Club president Shaminder Thakur, and BJP Muktsar president Ravinder Kataria were also present.
ACC launches ‘ACC Gold’
Dharamshala: ACC limited, India’s foremost cement manufacturer and pioneer in cement and concrete technology, launched ‘ACC Gold’, a premium, value-added and multi-application cement in Dharamshala on Sunday. It is one of its kind, specially formulated, pre-homogenized cement with significant water repellent properties which leads to lesser water penetration and thereby gives freedom from seepage. Concrete made from ‘ACC Gold’ is denser and thereby structures have lesser permeability compared to structures made with ordinary cement.
Chandgothia associates announces mega Baisakhi offers
Chandigarh: On the occasion of Baisakhi and its first anniversary of operation, the city-based Chandgothia Associates is giving big offers on its services and products at ongoing Baisakhi Fest 2013 at Himachal Bhawan, Sector 28. It includes 10 per cent off on Ezipp battery-operated bike, Power Bank potable mobile charger available at Rs 1099 against MRP of Rs 1499, car loans are being offered without any pre-payment charges in event of closure of loan earlier than agreed term.
Kamdhenu Plywood on market expansion in Punjab
ludhiana: Kamdhenu is now expanding its trademark Plywood in Punjab market. looking at the extensive usage of plywood in modern furnishing, Kamdhenu Group is expected to gain high consumer base and secure a commendable place in the Indian households. It has been able to win substantial market share its excellent strength and unmatched durability. There are a number of Kamdhenu dealers and distributors dealing with the plywood with better accessibility to the customer base.
Quest Group awarded as ‘best emerging engineering college’ of North India.
Mohali: Quest Group of Institutions has been awarded as the Best Emerging Engineering College of North India, 2013, by Time Research, which was held at Delhi. Quest group chairman DS Sekhon, vice-chairmen JPS Dhaliwal and HPS Kanda got the privilege to receive the award based on comprehensive market research study and opinion surveys conducted at all-India level. The Award was focused on education sector and challenges and opportunities in this field like world-class education, modern gizmos, best results, and placements.
Over 300 students participate in Canadian Education Fair
Chandigarh: As many as 21 Canadian institutes of higher learning came together under the banner of ‘Study in Canada Mega Education Fair and Admissions Workshop’ which took place in Hotel Taj on Sunday. The fair was brought to Chandigarh by Charms Education and Immigration Services Private limited. Top officials from Capilano University, Seneca College, Conestoga College, North Island College and many more interacted real-time with students desirous of going to Canada for a higher education. Over 300 students visited the fair.