Guv stresses on studies in archaeological science
Shimla: Himachal Governor Urmila Singh, who is also the Chancellor of H.P. University, on Monday stressed upon the need for conducting studies in archaeological science in order to have a better knowledge of rich traditional heritage of the State and for preserving it for future generations. She was presiding over the 25th meeting of University Court. The Governor said that the State had its unique cultural identity and its artifacts, monuments and museums were historic and famous across the country. She said that every district of the State had its own rich traditions including the tribal areas whose exotic culture and lifestyle attracted people across the globe. She said that cultural diversity of the State needed to be protected and archeological studies should be conducted to have a better understanding besides preserving these ancient crafts and traditions for posterity.
KurukshetraUniversityorganises lecture
Kurukshetra: Department of Political Science of Kurukshetra University organised a lecture titled ‘America’s Shifting Policy towards Asia’ under foreign policy lecture series on Monday. The keynote speaker of the occasion was Donald Kirk, famous author, journalist and a scholar from Washington D.C. Vice Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, lt. Gen. (Dr) D.D.S. Sandhu presided over the lecture. In his presidential address, Dr Sandhu said that the recently emerging strategic circumstances in Asia, in particular Middle-East are cause of worry for the world. Therefore it is the need of the hour that America should concentrate on the region in positive manner, he added.
Repair work to affect water supply in chandigarh
Chandigarh: The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh on Monday announced that water supply will be affected in various parts of City due to urgent repair of damaged 1200mm pipe line of Phase III & IV, From Kajauli Water Works. A contingent plan for supply of drinking water has been made to the city from Tuesday to Saturday. The most affected areas of low pressure water supply will be sectors 12, PGI, 14 to 18, 20, 21-A, 22 A&B, 25, 26 Industrial Area Phase-I, II, Burail, Ram Darbar and Colony No 5.
Gurgaon top in rate of realiSation of power revenue
Chandigarh: Gurgaon has ranked on top in Haryana in the rate of realisation of power revenue as it touched the figure of hundred per cent during the month of July this year. Stating this on Monday in a meeting with senior officers, Chairman and Managing Director, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHVBN) Devender Singh said that the revenue received during July this year has been highest in Operation Circle Gurgaon which is Rs360.41 crore followed by Faridabad Rs 236.03 crore, Hisar Rs78.86 crore, and Rewari Rs52.84 crore.
Restricted Entry at High court
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday said the entry for litigants and the general public in court complex will be allowed only after checking visitors ‘Radio Frequency Identification Cards (RFID)’ from now onwards. A spokesman of High court said that the decision was taken due to security reasons and RFID Cards shall be issued to the litigants and general public at the gate pass counter on the production of Government approved identification like Aadhar Card, Voter Card, Driving license and Identity Card.
Govt bid to improve drinking water supply
Chandigarh: Punjab Government will cover 15,170 habitations for supply of 70 liter per capita safe drinking water per day in the State in the coming two years. Virsa Singh Valtoha, Chief Parliament Secretary, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation said that 5,000 habitations would be covered under safe water drinking scheme and State proposes to cover all the habitations with 70 lpcd by the end of 12th plan. The plan allocation for the water supply and sanitation has been increased by 35 percent in the annual plan 2013-14. Valtoha said that it would be strictly ensured that the presence of uranium and heavy metals in the drinking water should not exceed than the set parameters.