Sarvesh Kaushal As Principal Secy Irrigation
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has transferred and posted Principal Secretary Freedom Fighters, Sarvesh Kaushal as Principal Secretary Irrigation in place of Karan Bir Singh Sidhu who has proceeded on Central deputation.
Mahindra Two Wheelers Unveils Centuro bike
Chandigarh: Mahindra Two Wheelers unveiled its all new Mahindra Centuro motorcycle in Chandigarh. The Centuro will be available at a price of Rs 45,000/- (ex-showroom Chandigarh) and incorporates the Mahindra brand DNA of Performance, Features and Reliability. With this unveil, the company also reaffirms its commitment to the North Indian market, including Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Viren Popli, Executive Vice President – Mahindra Two Wheelers said, “We are delighted to unveil Mahindra’s all new Centuro in Chandigarh. This new model is among the most advanced 110cc motorcycles in the country, with several first-to-market features many of which have never been seen before in this segment.”
Haryana issues posting orders of 3 IPS officers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued posting and transfer orders of three IPS officers with immediate effect. Yash Pal Singal, Additional Director General Police, State Vigilance Bureau has been posted as Director General Prisons (in the rank of ADGP) against a vacant post. Bharti Arora, Deputy Commissioner Police, Traffic Gurgaon has been posted as Joint Commissioner Police, Traffic Gurgaon. Raj Shree Singh, Comdt., 3rd Bn.HAP, Hisar becomes SP, State Crime Bureau, Gurgaon.
Bharat Scouts and Guides meeting to be held
Chandigarh: A Meeting of State Council of Haryana State Bharat Scouts and Guides will be held under the chairmanship of Haryana Governor, Jagannath Pahadia who is also the President of the Association at Raj Bhavan on August 6. Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda will also be present in the meeting. The State Executive Committee of the Haryana State Bharat Scouts and Guides Association would also be held on August 5 under the chairmanship of Dr. K.K. Khandelwal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister who is also State Chief Commissioner of the Association.
Journalist jangveer as media Advisor to Dy CM
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Friday appointed journalist with The Tribune, Jangveer Singh as Media Advisor to the Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal in the rank of Minister of State with immediate effect. A spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said the detailed terms and conditions of Jangveer Singh’s appointment would be issued shortly. Singh has a long innings in journalism. He earlier served UNI in Chandigarh for four years besides having served in The Tribune for 16 years.
NCC naval wing camp started
Chandigarh: A 10-day Annual training camp of naval wing NCC cadets started on Thursday at NCC Academy Ropar, Punjab. A total of 332 naval wing NCC cadets including 75 girl cadets from various schools of Chandigarh are taking part in the camp organised by 1 Chd Naval Unit NCC, Chandigarh. Commander U S Thakur camp Commandant said these cadets will be given exposure in living and training together as per the laid down syllabus to inculcate the spirit of camaraderie and develop the art of leadership.
Bournvita Quiz Contest Turns 40, Back on Air
Chandigarh: Bournvita Quiz Contest – India’s favourite quiz show accredited for illuminating the lives of millions of households across generations will be back on air this August, to commemorate its 40th anniversary. By launching the first-of-its-kind ‘second screen’ concept for a quiz show in India, BQC will widen its reach even further and enable anyone with internet access & smart phone to play along lIVE during the show! Viewers can tune in every Sunday at 9.30 am, starting August 04 on Colors, general entertainment channel.
Young Authors’ Hunt receives 5,000 stories
Chandigarh: Max life Insurance declared the closure of first round of its igenius Young Authors’ Hunt. More than 50,000 children registered for Young Author’s Hunt, of which 5,000 children submitted stories with complete details and registration formalities. The igenius Young Authors’ Hunt aims to promote the writing talent of young Indians and will culminate in a book of stories. Eminent authors, Ruskin Bond and Chetan Bhagat, form a part of the expert jury members, while the editorial support is provided by Rupa Publications India.
HP CM inaugurates Data Centre of State bank
Shimla: Chief minister Virbhadra Singh inaugurated the ultra modern data centre of Himachal Pradesh state co-operative bank (HPSCB) at the training institute of the bank, at Shangti-Summerhill, here on Friday. He said that with this the state cooperative bank had joined the group of elite banks already having this sophisticated facility.