Haryana govt issues banking policy
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued a banking policy regarding selection of banks for conducting business and could increase the number of already empanelled banks by adding more private banks. This policy aims at ensuring uniformity and transparency in conducting government business. A spokesman said that at present, 26 public sector banks, six private banks and two regional rural banks are empanelled to transact Government business. It has been decided that all these banks would continue to be empanelled for transacting Government business. Specific order in respect of more banks to be empanelled would be issued by the Department of Institutional Finance and Credit Control (IFCC) from time to time, he added.
CM inaugurates new blocks at MDU
Rohtak: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed Mathematics Block and Psychology Block at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) here and congratulated the University for its developmental strides, and expressed the hope that this university will emerge as a Centre of Academic Excellence. Earlier, the MDU Vice-Chancellor HS Chahal while welcoming the Chief Minister re-iterated his commitment for accelerated development of the varsity. He also expressed the gratitude to the CM for taking keen interest in the development of University.
Mahindra swaraj hosts jet toy olympics
Mohali: Mahindra Swaraj, a division of Mahindra & Mahindra ltd, has hosted Chandigarh Region’s Jet Toy Olympics at The Millennium School, Sector 67, Mohali which was well participated by over 200 students from the schools hailing from Tri City. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 47 here emerged as the champions while Saupins School, Sector 32 stood runner up in the jet toy category whereas Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 47 also won the title in skimmer category. Both schools will represent the region to participate in the National Olympics to be conducted by SAE INDIA in Bengaluru from December 21-23, 2013. The winners were felicitated by Jatinder Gujral, Vice President (Manufacturing) Mahindra Swaraj, Mohali.
Dena bank disburses Rs 501 crore loans
Panchkula: Dena Bank has started a farmers health plan, under which by paying an annual premium of Rs 10, the farmers’ family could avail health benefits up to Rs 30,000, said bank’s chairman-cum-managing director Ashvani Kumar while addressing the one-day mega credit camp. During the event, the bank distributed loan approval letters worth Rs 501 crore to the applicants for their different needs of setting up industries and building house, among others. Customers from Haryana, Himachal and Chandigarh participated in the camp.
Body recovered from drain near police post 4
Ambala: Police recovered body of a youth identified as Bunty, a resident of Kalal Majri Ambala City from a drain near police post 4 in Ambala City. Deceased’s family told that the deceased, only brother of four sisters was missing from Friday night and the family was searching for him and lodged a complaint with the police. Balwant Rai in-charge police post 4 said that a post-mortem of the body was conducted at the civil hospital on Sunday by a panel of three doctors to find out the reason for the death and the examination report is still awaited.
City MP extends Gurpurab wishes
Chandigarh: The local MP Pawan Kumar Bansal has extended his greetings to the people of Chandigarh on the occasion of Gurpurab. He visited Sector 19 gurudwara where he paid obeisance and interacted with the devotees here. Guru Nanak’s message of universal harmony, unity and human concord is ever relevant and eternal, said Bansal, adding, “let us on this day resolve to follow the path laid down by him.” The MP while speaking on the occasion hailed the teachings of Guru Nanak of peace and unity saying they are relevant in today’s world. “A society without discrimination and distinction, the vision of Guru Nanak, is the vision towards which we should strive,” Bansal said.
Information security quiz organised
Chandigarh: The UT Administration organised an Information Security Quiz at various colleges in and around Chandigarh, with the finalé being held at Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (CCET), Sector 26. This quiz is a part of a series of events leading up to the mega IT conclave, Destination IT@North to be held on November 20-21. Over a dozen colleges participated in the event with more than 300 students participating in the quiz.
Fair by Sacred Heart alumni at c’garh club
Chandigarh: The alumni association of the local Sacred Heart ex-students will put up a fair on November 24 at Chandigarh Club, Sector 1 here from 11 am to 5 pm. The exhibit is being put by women entrepreneurs most of who are ex-students of Sacred Heart School. Through this fete, students wish to create a visibility for Sacred Heart Ex-Students’ Association and promote ventures of apparel, interiors, handicrafts, chocolates, cakes, etc. by women.
CMA conducts lecture on Money Management
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) organised a lecture on Money Management at University Business School (UBS), Panjab University (PU). Dr (Prof) AK Sehjpal, retired Vice Chancellor, Baddi University was the keynote speaker on the occasion. The audience for the lecture came from all walks of life such as Professionals, Army Officers, University Professors, etc. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sehjpal explained the basic concepts of earning, spending and saving. He explained the concept of money and its importance in each phase of life. He also gave valuable tips regarding saving money.
ACE Seminar on HIV/AIDS: Myths & Facts
Mohali: Aryans College of Education organised a national seminar on HIV/AIDS: Myths & Facts at its campus. Dr Surinderjit Kaur Bawa, Professor, Department of Education, Punjabi University, Patiala was the chief guest on the occasion. The event was presided over by Dr Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges. More than 150 delegates from nearby Schools and Colleges actively participated in the seminar. Around 30 experts and professors presented their papers on different topics related to HIV and AIDS.
Oxizone’s merry fitness contest to trim flab
Chandigarh: On the occasion of its anniversary, one-of-its-kind fitness centre Oxizone Fitness and Spa at Sector 38 Chandigarh and Zirakpur is organising Merry Fitness Contest wherein those shedding extra pounds healthily with exercising and diet control will be awarded prizes worth Rs 50,000. Founded by a medico Dr Simer Kaur having wide experience in sports and giving fitness a vision of health & well being thereby reducing the chances of lifestyle diseases at early age — Oxizone has the rare combination of gym and health clubs with facilities like hot yoga, fitness books library, child care centre all under one roof so that parents can workout easily at Oxizone.
Gun, 25 live cartridges filched from residence
Hoshiarpur: Thieves sneaked into a house at Pota village in Hoshiarpur district and decamped with a double barrel gun and 25 live cartridges, besides cash and other valuables. House owner Bhagwan Singh had gone to attend a marriage function along with his family when the theft took place on Saturday night, the police said. The burglars also took away some cash and jewellery. Singh informed the matter to the police upon his return and a case of theft was registered, they said.