50% concession in fee to women in Haryana
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to grant 50 per cent concession in fee to women candidates while applying for Government services. A notification to this effect was issued by the Chief Secretary, Haryana on Tuesday.
Haryana cabinet meet on Dec 18
Chandigarh: The Haryana Cabinet will meet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda at Chandigarh onDecember 18 at 3 pm.
Escorts launches Farmtrac Executive Series
Chandigarh: Escorts on Tuesday has announced the launch of its new premium tractor series — The All-New FARMTRAC ‘Executive’ Series. With best-in-class combination of impressive features, modern design, stunning looks, and world-class technologies — this new series is set to revolutionise the high end premium Indian tractor market. Available in 45 HP, 50HP and 60HP, these tractors are designed to cater to the progressive new- age Indian farmer, who are smart, educated and have an entrepreneurial bent of mind. They have adopted farming as a business of their choice and a tractor stands as the symbol of pride for them. Improved capability to perform in extreme dusty condition coupled with revolutionary air-filtering technology enhances the efficiency of the tractors giving customers much more satisfaction.
Spandan 2013 Celebrated at Air Force Station
Chandigarh: Spandan 2013, an annual cultural programme for the year 2013 was organised at No 1 TETTRA School, Air Force Station High Grounds, Chandigarh. Air Vice-Marshal RS Sandhu (Retired) graced the occasion as the chief guest, who was received by Group Captain G Krishnakumar, Station Commander No 1 TETTRA School and Gowri Kumar, President AFWWA (local). The proceedings of the event commenced with lighting of the lamp. The audience witnessed a number of quality cultural programmes presented by station officers, airmen, their families and children. The audience was mesmerised by the talent of the station personnel. The event culminated with the distribution of prizes to the participants by the chief guest.
high-end hearing aids gifted to 24 children
Patiala: A team of Rotarians from Rotary Club of Chandigarh along with renowned audiologist Ritu Choudhary from Chandigarh, gifted high-end hearing aids to 24 children of the Patiala School for Deaf. Hassan Singh Mejie, president of the Rotary Club had launched this project last year with the support of The Rotary Foundation and the partner Rotary Club of Charlotte, USA of Rotary District 7680, to restore the world of sounds amongst children with hearing disorders. “It was by chance that we learnt about the Patiala School for Deaf, and found that many of the children with hearing impairment had been abandoned by their parents, and after preliminary medical examination found that with high-end hearing aids and proper training by an audiologists, some of the children with moderate loss of hearing may be able to listen again and develop their speech faculties”, informed Ritu Choudhary who examined and fitted the devices on children. Most of these children had congenital hearing loss that prevented the development of their vocal cords and speech, that requires patience and continuous training so that they are able to decipher sound and acquire language to speak, Ritu added.
‘Cardiovascular disease major cause of death’
Chandigarh: “The commonest cause of death in many rheumatic diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Arthritis is cardiovascular disease,” stated Dr Ashit Syngle, consultant Rhematology, Fortis Hospital Mohali at an all India meet on “Innovation in Healthcare: Doctors as Designers” organized by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A). Dr Syngle spoke about some of his innovations in rheumatology, including his research and journey to find safe, effective and economical treatments for rheumatic diseases and treatment of cardiovascular morbidity & mortality associated with rheumatic disorders. His creation “Rheumatology Principles & Practice” - a multi-author book with 60 contributors from around the world – and penned especially for the Asia-Pacific, was also a topic of discussion during the meeting.
new branch of Allahabad Bank at Noorwala
Chandigarh: Allahabad Bank inaugurated its 74th Branch under Chandigarh Zone at Noorwala Panipat. Anand Kumar Agarwal, Zonal Head, Chandigarh Zone While Inaugurating the Branch informed that Noorwala Panipat Branch is fully equipped with all state-of-art technology products so as to provide modern Banking facilities to the residents. Agarwal said the bank has decided to increase its presence in Haryana in a big way and will soon open more branches at Hisar Sirsa Road, Rohtak Sheela Bye Pass, Pehowa, Kanina and other strategic locations in the state. Keeping an eye on increasing the overall business, the Bank is also giving priority to enhanced credit flow to the Priority sector and SME Sector, Improved Customer Service by Technology upgradation, expanding CBS platform, introducing tailor-made products to meet emerging need of the customers.
lobana players in Kabbadi World Cup honoured
Chandigarh: Pritam Singh, president of Baba Makhan Shah lobana Foundation, Narangpur on Tuesday honoured international players who belonged to lobana community and played in the 4th Kabbadi World Cup tournament recently. Presenting mementoes and shawls to all the players and coaches, Narangpur said that the players Vicky Ghotra, raider of Canada team, Gurpreet Singh Multani and Gagandeep Ghotra, catchers of the team played well and the lobana community feels proud as the players brought name of lobana community on the world Kabbadi map. Coach of Indian Kabbadi team Harpreet Singh Baba and coach of Canada Kabbadi team Resham Singh Brar were also honoured on the occasion.
Energy Conservation Award to Science City
Chandigarh: Pushpa Gujral Science City was awarded second Prize (General Category) in the National Energy Conservation Award — 2013 function held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on December 16. The award was received by Director General, Dr R S Khandpur from Pranab Mukherjee, President of India in the presence of Minister of Power, Jyotiraditya Scindia. The Science City has received this award in recognition of its achievement to reduce the energy consumption while enhancing its performance with improved energy efficiency. The annual saving achieved is to the tune of Rs12 lakh per year. The energy audit was done by the consultancy group of Punjab State Council for Science and Technology and their recommendations were fully implemented by the Science City.
people install CCTV cameras for safety in hisar
Chandigarh: In Hisar, people of Sabji Mandi Chowki area have set up CCTV cameras at their own expenses for their safety and security in the area. Inaugurating the CCTV camera on Tuesday, Satish Balan, SSP Hisar said that people in this area generally belong to low income group, however, by installing cameras for their safety and security, they have set an example and others should also follow-suit. This will put a curb on the criminal activities and would also help the Police in great extent in nabbing the criminals.
ChandigarhRoads to remain closed
Chandigarh: The portion of Junction 34 roundabout between Sec 34-35, 21-34 and Jn. 59 (intersection of sectors 43, 44, 51 & 52) will remain closed from December 20 to January 20 next year due to re-carpeting /strengthening of road.
Induction Training to new teachers
Chandigarh: Haryana Secondary Education department has decided to impart induction training to newly recruited Post-Graduate Teacher (PGTs) in various subjects. The department has issued appointment letters to newly selected PGTs on December 14, 2013. The induction training would be imparted to those PGTs who have submitted joining report to the concerned District Education Officers, said a spokesman.