SIT, 3 helplines to curb illegal mining in Punjab
Chandigarh: To curb illegal mining in the State, Punjab Government has constituted special investigation team (SIT) besides setting up three 24X7 help lines to enable citizens to report cases of illegal mining immediately. Spokesperson said that the IG Bathinda range Nirmal Singh Dhillon would be chairperson of SIT, with Ropar SSP Indermohan Singh, Industries Joint Director Vishav Bandhu as its members. Help line for SIT chairperson is 0164-2240180, and FAX number 0164-2219501, two other help lines are 97794-64099 and FAX number 01881-228874 (Ropar SSP) and telephone number 0172-2701226 (Director, Mining).
New restaurant Ten Towns opened
Chandigarh: Ten Towns, a new restaurant, formally opened its doors for the foodies of Tricity at Madhya Marg, Sector 26 Chandigarh. The restaurant is inspired by the concept of forming an innovative & random menu from the cuisines of any ten different towns of the Mediterranean world at a given moment — Italy, Turkey, lebanon, Morocco and Greece. local spice flavours are blended with the main recipes to satisfy the local taste buds. Spread over 1,000 sq feet which attends 40 guests in a single sitting, the primary attraction is a live wood-fired oven that can reach the 400-450 degrees required to cook all the ingredients of the pizza — the crust, cheese, sauce, topping and olive oil — at exactly the same time. The chefs have extensive experience in Mediterranean cuisine and have worked in many fine dining restaurants countrywide serving Italian, lebanese and Turkish cuisines. Gaurav Sogi, Director, Ten Towns, said, “We have maintained the same highest standards of using the best ingredients, the purest of spices and the highest standards of service to bring to our customers the same taste and hospitality”
Sandhu removed from inquiry officers’ panel
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Friday removed IAS officer Surinderjit Singh Sandhu from the panel of inquiry officers with immediate effect after the officer filed a request to remove himself from the inquiry panel. Considering his request, the government has ordered to take back his name from inquiry panel constituted to conduct inquiries against government officials under the Punjab Civil Services (Punishment and appeal) Rule 1970.
Haryana school timings to be changed
Chandigarh: Haryana Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal has announced to change the timings for all schools from May 27 to 31 due to intense heat wave prevailing in the State. Bhukkal said that classes in all schools would be held from 7 am to 11.30 am from May 27 to 31. She said all district education officers and district elementary education Officers have been asked to ensure compliance of these orders which would remain effective up to May 31.
PSHRC seeks inquiry report from DGP Prisons
Chandigarh: Punjab State Human Rights Commission on Friday called for a report from Director General of Police (Prisons), Punjab, regarding the sickness of jail inmates in Faridkot Jail. The five-member Commission, headed by Justice Baldev Singh, has asked the top cop to submit the report by August 8, the next date of hearing. Commission took suo motu cognisance of a news report stating that 70 per cent of the jail inmates in Faridkot jail are ill.
HSEB to provide photocopy of answer sheets
Bhiwani: Haryana School Education Board, Bhiwani, has approved a policy to provide photocopy of answer sheets to examinees. Spokesperson said that now examinee could seek photocopy of answer sheet within 60 days of announcement of result with fee of Rs500. Thereafter, if answer sheets have not been sold out or have not been collected as stack, in that case, Secretary would have special power and he can order to supply copy of answer sheet. Copy of answer sheet would be provided within three days after getting request. In ace any discrepancy is pointed out within 15 days of the receipt of copies, the Secrecy or re-evaluation branch would rectify the same without charging any further fee from applicant or examinee.
Punjabseeks Training options from IAS officers
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has sought options from IAS officers in the State for one-week orientation program to be conducted at different training centers in the country. Spokesperson said that the Centre’s Personnel Public Grievances and Pension Department has circulated a letter for training programs of IAS officers of 1983-2007 batch. Punjab Government has asked IAS officers of the state to send reply on time duly mentioning their options for one-week in-service training program so that their nominations could be sent to Centre.
Govt servants can also disclose info under RTI
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has amended Secretariat instructions to enable the Government servants to communicate to any person or organisation full and accurate official information, which can be disclosed under the Right to Information Act, 2005, in performance of his duties in good faith. However, this cannot be construed as permitting communication of classified information in an unauthorized manner or for improper gains to a Government servant or others, stated a circular issued by Chief Secretary’s office. The amendment has been made in compliance of second Administrative Reforms Commission, Government of India first report.
Army undertaking ‘Panchjanya’ in Punjab
Chandigarh: Army’s Western Command is currently carrying out ‘Panchjanya’, a major exercise in Punjab, aimed at validating battle readiness and operational effectiveness of both Army and Air Force as part of its ‘Integrated Theatre Battle’ concept. The exercise, which began on May 21, will continue till Saturday. During the exercise, the Rising Star Corps fielded a sufficient number of troops and all major equipment and executed battle maneuvers both by day and night and trained on state of the art weapon systems and equipment. The exercise envisaged swift lethal operations seamlessly integrated with the Air Force. Application of operational and logistics concepts in a networked environment were practised during the exercise.
Punjabto strengthen governance reforms dept
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has initiated a massive exercise to strengthen Governance Reforms Department to give a big push to governance reforms and given its nod to recruit 34 highly trained professionals on varied posts. Spokesperson said that out of total 34 posts, 31 would be filled on regular basis and remaining three on contractual. Two system manager, four assistant managers, three technical assistants, and 22 district technical co-coordinators would be on regular posts, whereas three posts of research officers to be filled on contractual basis. Candidates could apply online only by logging on to department’s website — dgr.applyforexam.com. Online registration would start on May 28, and last date for submission of application is June 28.
Home Decor Show all set to mesmerise city
Chandigarh: Home Decor Show, a premier exhibition for modern and contemporary designer furniture, has started on Friday, till Monday at Chandigarh’s Kisan Bhawan from 10 am to 9 pm. With the best premium and branded products which will lure you in for four days, the Home Decor show presents home décor items to expensive furniture; you will get them all at this mega spread. Around 100 stalls are spread over a sprawling air-conditioned area of 600 square metre.
300 examined at free eye, dental camp
Patiala: Steelmans Public School, affiliated to CBSE, organised a free eye and dental checkup medical camp for the school students and staff on Friday. Patiala Eye Hospital’s team of doctors and assistants headed by Dr Sukhdip Singh Boparai examined more than 300 students by computerised machines and free medicines were distributed by Jasbir Dhindsa, school president. Some students were advised to visit Patiala Eye Hospital for advance checking, free of cost. School staff included peons and attendants were checked and distributed free spectacles.