Punjab approves bridge on Beas
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has approved a high-level bridge on the river Beas crossing Sultanpur lodhi-Chohla Sahib Road with the cost of `76.83 crores to further strengthen the road network of Doaba and Majha regions. PWD Minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon said that after identifying the critical bottlenecks hindering smooth flow of traffic through a study, the Government has approved this high level bridge. The construction on this project would start soon, he added. Dhillon said that in 2012, SAD-BJP Government had constructed 33 ROBs and RUBs with the cost of `564.95 crores in its previous tenure.
Badal pays rich tribute to Uttamjit Kaur
New Delhi: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday paid rich tributes to late Uttamjit Kaur, wife of former chairman of National Minorities Commission and former MP Tarlochan Singh, on her Bhog and Antim Ardaas (last prayers). Besides Badal, people from different walks of life — be it political, social or religious — paid their homage to the departed soul at a function held at lakhi Shah Vanjaara Hall in Gurudwara Sri Rakabganj Sahib in New Delhi. BJP national president Rajnath Singh, senior BJP leader lK Advani, and many other dignitaries were also present murder accused arrested BY Haryana Police Chandigarh: Under a special ongoing campaign to arrest the antisocial elements, proclaimed offenders, bail jumpers and most wanted criminals, Haryana Police has succeeded in arresting an accused in Sonepat and recovered from his possession unauthorised weapons and motor cycle used in committing crime. The accused has been identified as Bhagat Singh alias Bhagta of village Purkhas in Sonipat. A spokesman said that the police had announced a reward of `one lakh on the arrest of this accused. Police has registered a case under various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Police Station, Mohana in Sonipat and further investigation was in progress.
Governor calls for fight against drugs
Shimla: Himachal Governor Urmila Singh has called for renewed commitment and action in fight against drugs and substance abuse. Speaking after giving away prizes to the winners of International Day against Drug Abuse Half Marathon organised by Police Department, she said that youth should be made aware of drug abuse and it was every individual’s responsibility to spread awareness. She said, marathon had been instrumental in drawing attention of the people and motivating them to be a part of the event so as to contribute towards the social cause.
Over 200 doctors attend CME at Max Hospital
Chandigarh/Mohali: Over 200 doctors from region attended a Neurosurgery continuing medical education (CME) conducted by Max Super Speciality Hospital Mohali in association with Indian Medical Association at latter’s complex in Sector 35 here. The CME focused on minimally invasive techniques in spine surgery and their benefits over the conventional techniques. Endoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus which has proven to have a far greater success rate than the conventional VP shunts, was also discussed in the conference. Dr Prakash Singh MCh, senior consultant, Neurosurgery shared his experiences on ‘Endoscopic pituitary and Endoscopic hydrocephalus surgery’.
HP Governor visits painting exhibition
Shimla: HP Governor Urmila Singh visited the painting exhibition of Vatsala Khera titled ‘ Symphony of Colors’ at Gaiety theatre on Sunday. Governor evinced keen interest in the artistic creations and complimented Vatsala for her creative imagination and wished her success in endeavour in times to come. She said that art was a powerful mode of communication through which artists share their inner thoughts, emotions and dreams.
Haryana invites applications
Chandigarh: Haryana Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department has invited applications from eligible students belonging to Scheduled Castes under the Post Matric scholarship scheme for 2013-14. All students belonging to Scheduled Castes studying from post matric classes upto Post graduate classes whose parents’ annual income from all sources did not exceed `2.50 lakh are eligible. To avail the benefit of tuition fee and other allowances, the eligible students could submit their forms on the link given on the website of the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes department www.haryanascbc.gov.in . The link for online submission of forms would be available from July 15 to October 31.
Police arrests accused
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has arrested Ram Singh alias Ram Chand of village Salarpur in Karnal on charge of attempting sexual assault and threaten to kill if the victim informed anyone about the incident. A spokesman of Police Department said that a 38 year-old woman in her complaint to Police Station Kunjpura, Karnal alleged that the accused Ram Singh forcibly entered into her house and beat her and attempted sexual assault on her. She said that the accused also threatened to kill her in case she informed anyone about this incident.
No new B Ed College in Punjab till State Govt issues NOC
Mohali: The affiliation to around 30 upcoming B.Ed Colleges would not be granted till Punjab Government issues NOC (No Objection Certificate) to these colleges, said Dr Jamshid Ali Khan, Dean, College Development Council, Punjabi University, Patiala. Speaking at the inauguration of “Aryans Admission cum Job Fair II”, he mentioned that from 2013-14, Punjabi University has added new concept of ‘single faculty college’. Under this land requirement has been reduced to 1.6 acre from 5 acre.