Haryana to have SC cells at dist, thana levels
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to constitute Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes Protection Cells at State, district and Police Station levels. Director General of Police Shriniwas Vashisht said that state-level SC and ST Protection Cell with an Additional Director General level officer assisting him in its day-to-day functioning would be set up at State Police Headquarters at Panchkula. An AGGP-level officer would be responsible for general implementation of provisions contained in Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (POA) Act, 1989, and the Rules, the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
One-time rebate on Property tax till dec 31
Chandigarh: Keeping in view enthusiasm shown by the people for depositing property tax in the State, Haryana Government has decided to extend the period to avail one-time rebate on property tax dues up to December 31, 2013, said Haryana Urban local Bodies Minister Savitri Jindal on Tuesday.
Over 1.33 lakh quintals of sugar PRODUCED
Chandigarh: Cooperative Sugar Mills in Haryana have so far produced over 1.33 lakh quintals of sugar by crushing 22.33 lakh quintals of sugarcane during current crushing season. Spokesman said that highest sugarcane of 4.21 lakh quintals has been crushed by Cooperative Sugar Mill Karnal followed by Rohtak Sugar Mill which has crushed 3.34 lakh quintals of sugarcane. These two sugarmills have produced 31,860 quintals and 19,100 quintals of sugar respectively.
Bajaj Electricals celebrates 75 years
Chandigarh: Bajaj Electricals limited, a consumer durable and lighting company, is celebrating its 75th year in 2013-14. PS Tandon, Consumer Business’s executive director said that Chandigarh has always been a high potential market for the company. “We will continue to expand our network here and introduce new and world class products. We take this opportunity to wish our partners a bright future with us and we are certain that together we will continue to shine on,” he added. Registering sales of Rs 105.22 crore till November 2013, the branch has shown a growth of 23 per cent and a CAGR of 29 per cent, he added.
Youth snatched purse at knife point, arrested
Ambala: A youth identified as love Sharma, resident of Baldev Nagar Ambala City, on Tuesday snatched purse from a girl at knife point near Passport Office on Chandigarh road in Ambala City. The victim raised alarm. When the two bikers saw her crying for help, they chased the youth attempting to flee and handed him over to Baldev Nagar police post nearby. ASI Radhey Shyam said that the purse was containing Rs 1,000 currency notes and other important documents.
Ranbir Kapoor brand ambassadors for Oreo
Chandigarh: Cadbury India has announced Ranbir Kapoor and Karthi as brand ambassadors for Oreo in India. The two brand ambassadors will be introduced through a new campaign – ‘Connect Playfully’, based on the unique relationship shared by siblings. Italy entrepreneurs show interest to forge Chandigarh: Ambassador of Italy to India Daniele Mancini on Tuesday maintained that there is an immense potential in Punjab region for Italian technologies, hi-tech machinery, ultramodern techniques, advanced equipments and technical know how especially in renewable energy and agriculture sector. Interacting with CII members from Punjab and Chandigarh at an interaction organized by CII headquarters, he said that Intaly is particularly keen to forge business ties, joint ventures (JVs), build partnerships and develop other inter-trade mechanisms with the industrialists and farming community from Northern India, especially Punjab and Chandigarh region in these two sectors.
UT police holds workshop
Chandigarh: UT police on Tuesday conducted a workshop for creating awareness and ensuring effective implementation of various provisions of the Act and roles made under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, at Sector-26 Institute of Correctional Administration. An initiative of SSP (Operations) RS Ghumman, the workshop witnessed participation of 40 police officers from Chandigarh Police Department. ICA Deputy Director Dr Upneet lalli gave an overview on Rights of Children and Child Abuse.
Two girlS molested by priest in Jhajjar
Jhajjar: The local police have booked a 55-year-old priest of an ashram located in Fatehpur village here on the charges of molesting two girl children belonging to Schedule caste (SC). The priest was arrested and produced before a local court today, which sent him to judicial custody for 14 days. The incident came to fore when kin of the victims approached the police and lodged a complaint against the accused, identified as Santosh Bharti. In their separate complaints, the kin said the victim girls aged below 8 years had as usual gone to the ashram for playing when the crime was committed. Taking a swift action on the complaints, the police got the victim’s medical test conducted at civil hospital and then arrested the accused after carrying out a raid at the ashram. “We have started investigation after booking the accused under section 354 A (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and SC/ST act on the complaint of the victims’ kin in this regard,” said spokesman of Jhajjar Police.
Three youths killed in road mishaps
Jhajjar: Three youths were killed in two separate mishaps in Jhajjar district during last 24 hours. In the first accident, two youths on a motor-bike were knocked down by a heavy vehicle near Government College in Dujana village Monday night. The youths, identified as Rakesh and Vipin of Bahadurgah town died on the spot while the vehicle driver sped away after the accident. The mishap took place when Rakesh and Vipin were coming back to Bahadurgah from Beri town after attending a wedding function there. In another accident, Rajesh of Bhuravaas village died after his motor-cycle was hit by a car coming from opposite direction between Bhuravaas and ladayan villages under Salhavaas Police Station. The police have booked a case against the car diver, Pradeep of Bhuravaas village, in this regard.
Career Fest held at BTS
Chandigarh: A career Fest was organized for students of classes XI & XII at Banyan Tree School, Sector 48 Chandigarh. Parents associated with professions like medicine , engineering ,charted accountancy, teaching, forensic science and armed forces were invited to guide the students at this crucial phase of their careers. The parents shared their experiences, how to choose and prepare for a particular career, cleared their doubts about various career opportunities and motivated them to achieve their goals in life.