Haryana Govt revises wages
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has decided to revise the wages of contractual employees engaged under Part-I and Part-II of the policy for engaging and outsourcing of services and activities dated April 6. A spokesman said that the wage rate or wage formula mentioned in Part-I of the policy has been revised with effect from June 2014 till date keeping in view a five per cent increase from April 1 of every subsequent year and wages would be paid to the contractual employees on fixed minimum wages of DC rate of relevant district, whichever is higher. The salary or wages of contractual employees engaged under Part-II of the Policy would be fixed as per existing formula that is 50 per cent of initial pay (Pay in Pay Band + Grade Pay + DA) of fresh entrant regular employee after January 1, 2006, subject to minimum of Rs 8100, or on the wages fixed by the Deputy Commissioner concerned, whichever is higher.
Punjab transfers three IAS, three PCS officers
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Monday issued posting and transfer orders of three IAS and three PCS officers with immediate effect. A spokesperson said that among IAS officers, Satish Chandra has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary of local Government; Vikas Pratap as Secretary, Medical Education and Research; and Harpreet Singh Sudan as Patiala SDM. Among PCS officers, Arvind Pal Singh Sandhu has been posted as Khanna ADC, Sukhpreet Singh Sidhu as Nihal Singh Wala SDM and Jyoti Bala as Banga SDM.
AOC-IN-C maintenance command iaf visits 3 Brd
Chandigarh: Air Marshal Pankaj Aneja Vishisht Seva Medal, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force arrived at Chandigarh to visit 3 Base Repair Depot, Air Force. The AOC-in-C and President AFWWA (R) were received by Air Commodore PM Puranik Air Officer Commanding, 3 BRD Air Force and Sanjivni Puranik President AFWWA (local). On his arrival, ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented to the Air Marshal Pankaj Aneja. The Air Marshal will be inspecting 3 BRD, AF from June 6 to 8 to assess the achievements of various divisions of this Depot. He will also inspect the ongoing projects at 3 BRD.
ASI caught while taking bribe
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught Assistant Sub-Inspector, Jagbir Singh, posted at Police Post Azad Nagar, Hisar, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 from Ravinder Kumar,a resident of Kalwas in the same district. A spokesman said that he had accepted the bribe in lieu of removal of section 307 in FIR No. 313/16 registered at Police Station Sadar, Hisar. A case has been registered against him under sections 7 and 13 of Prevention of Corruption Act at Bureau’s Police Station in Hisar.
New TCY App for banks’ GK
ludhiana: TCYonline has launched a new App, called Top Edge, which can prove to be a boon for students preparing for bank exams in the country. This App mainly focuses on the General Knowledge (GK) section of all bank exams, containing valuable information about Exam Notification and Quiz Module. The App is likely to give a top edge to the students in building up their self-confidence when it comes to keeping themselves abreast with the events happening all over the globe. Top Edge is an innovative App that aims to acquaint students with the latest happenings and offers comprehensive daily prep with G.K notes, GK Tests, and latest Exam Notifications.
Tree plantation by State Bank of Patiala
Patiala: On the occasion of World Environment Day, State Bank of Patiala Retail Network-1, Patiala organised Tree Plantation Programme at Environment Park, Patiala. General Manager of State Bank of Patiala Retail network-1 SK Bhandari planted trees and highlighted the significance of trees and spread the message to plant at least one tree for everyone. Dy. General Manager, zonal office Patiala, Chief Manager and other bank Officers, employees and valuable customers participated with all zeal and enthusiasm.