Haryana Discoms recover Rs 100 crore
Chandigarh: Under an intensified campaign to recover defaulting amount, Haryana Discoms (Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam) have recovered Rs 100 crore from the connected defaulters during the last two weeks. The campaign was launched on October 13 last. A spokesman said that over Rs 65 crore from urban area consumers and about Rs 35 crore from rural area consumers have been recovered by the special teams constituted for recovery of the arrears electricity bills all over the State.
SBI organises blood donation camp
Chandigarh: State Bank of India (SBI) in association with SBI ladies Club, Chandigarh organised a blood donation camp at its local Head Office, Sector-17 here. Camp was inaugurated by NK Chari, deputy managing director, SBI Chandigarh circle. Chari becomes the first donor of the camp and he mentioned that the SBI, being alive to the problems of the community has always risen to the occasion more than 15 times in the past also and has liberally contributed to the cause of community welfare. More than 150 donors donated blood at the camp. A memento was also presented by the bank to donors.
Haryana engages EESl for saving power
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to engage Energy Efficiency Services ltd. (EESl) as energy service company for saving power by way of improving the efficiency of agricultural pump sets. Haryana Power Minister Captain Ajay Singh Yadav said that on pilot project basis, the company would install energy efficient pump sets on their own expenditure on tube wells of farmers in Rohtak and Kurukshetra which would save upto 20 percent of power. The agency will partner with Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam as energy service company for this project. later, its scope would be extended to all over the state in a phased manner after examining results of the project.
ICICI bank organises coin exchange Mela at Manimajra
Chandigarh: ICICI Bank organised a coin exchange Mela on October 24 at its branch in SCO-36, Pocket 1 at NAC Manimajra under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India.
The Coin Mela was inaugurated by Sanjay Bhatia, Deputy General Manager, Reserve Bank of India (Chandigarh). PK lamba, Treasurer of the Reserve Bank of India (Chandigarh) also graced the occasion. The Coin Mela is organised to offer a free facility of exchanging currency notes with coins to the general public.
Emaar MGF launches scheme for “Exclusive Plots” at ‘Mohali Hills’
Chandigarh: Emaar MGF land ltd launched “Exclusive Plots” at ‘Mohali Hills’, its world class gated project in Mohali. Available in sizes 250, 300, 400 and 500 sq yards, these plots are part of the company’s 3,000-acre integrated township. According to their latest offer, buyers have to make payment of only 25% within 2 months of booking and pay remaining 75% at the time of possession. Unlike other schemes, it does not require customers to take a bank loan or pay EMIs. Strategically located, the master-planned community is on the main landran–Banur road (200 ft wide road).
DHBVN issues direction
Chandigarh: Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has issued instructions for dealing electricity theft cases maximum within four to five days time. A spokesperson said that earlier, it used to take more than 30 days while deciding the suspected theft cases. Now the decision has been taken for speedily deciding the suspected theft cases, he added. He said that the senior most officer of the checking team would issue two notices at site to the consumer. If some circuit or any device is found fitted with the meter then it would be treated as theft case and the benefit of 75 percent and above consumption pattern would not be considered.
laborers to be given 10 percent more wages under MGNREGA
Chandigarh: Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA), the laborers working five kms away from the village will be given 10 percent more wages, said Additional Deputy Commissioner of Sirsa, Shiv Prasad Sharma while redressing the grievances of laborers working at village Dhani Bhrokhan in Sirsa. He apprised the laborers about the works being carried out under MGNREGA. He said that in the district about 95,000 job cards have been made and many people have been benefited. About Rs 25 crore has been spent under the scheme during the current financial year.
ITTR girl students to conduct a survey
Chandigarh: The girl students of Institute of Teacher Training and Research (ITTR) of Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalya, Sonipat would conduct a survey of students in the age group of 3 to 16 years in district Sonipat and Panipat regarding their understanding of basic education and arithmetic skills. In this regard, a two days workshop was organized in ITTR. A spokesman said that experts from ‘Asar’ an NGO, gave detailed information to girl students about the survey method and apprised them of important things that needs to be kept in mind while conducting survey. He said that randomly survey would be conducted in 30 villages each of both districts.
leverage Australian capabilities for energy efficiency in North India: Watkinson
Chandigarh: Sharing that Australia has high expertise in energy efficiency capabilities, Nicola Watkinson, Minister Commercial and Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner, South Asia, from Australian Trade Commission said, “We would love to collaborate with India, specially the north India to bring in high rate of energy efficiency and conservation in this part.” Watkinson was speaking during an interactive session on “Energy Efficiency” organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with Australian Trade Commission, Austrade.