Gang of highway robbers busted in Moga
Moga: Four people, including two women, allegedly involved in several cases of robbery, were Friday arrested along with 400 grams of intoxicant in their possession, police said here. The gang tried to rob an old woman by offering her lift in their vehicle on Moga-ludhiana road. The woman, however, raised an alarm following which bystanders caught hold of the four and handed them over to the police, an official said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the gang had committed several robberies on the highways using the same modus operandi, he said.The four accused have been booked under relevant Sections of IPC.
Cancer institute at aiims, jhajjar a big step
Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister, Rao Narender Singh Friday said that National Cancer Institute (NCI) to be set up at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-II campus, Badhsa in Jhajjar district of Haryana is a big step in the direction of prevention, treatment, education and research in cancer. He said that the credit for this goes to MP Deepender Singh Hooda who has been trying for this institute for a long time. He said NCI would be second big Institute of National level in health sector to be set up in Haryana which would directly benefit Haryana along with other neighboring states. The Health Minister said that out of the total population of 2.53 crore, the total number of cancer patients in Haryana were about 60,000 to 70,000 and every year 80 to 90 new patients over one lakh people get included in such patients.
DBT transactions of Rs 17.47 cr carried out
Shimla: More than 20,000 Direct Benefit Transfers (BDT) transactions amounting to Rs 17.47 crore has been successfully carried out in Himachal Pradesh where the benefit of the subsidy is made directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. Presiding over the 130th State level Bankers Committee meeting here today organised by UCO Bank, Acting Chief Secretary, P Mitra hoped that by January, 2014 DBTl programme in the State would be rolled out comfortably as sufficient number of Aadhaar were seeded in the bank accounts of lPG consumers in 11 selected districts of the State.
He said that the State Government has liberalised the eligibility criteria under Skill Development Allowance Scheme for educated unemployed youth. Rs 1,000 per month to each eligible candidate and Rs 1,500 to youth having 50 per cent disability were being provided under the Scheme. Further educational qualification has been brought down to 8th standard in order to enlarge the scope of scheme, he added. Mitra said that during the quarter ended on September 2013, 28 new branches have been added by the banks and based on the census 2011 data, the State has per branch population coverage of 4019 which was a good indicator of availability of banking services and one of the best averages in the country.
CPI to fight communal forces
MOGA: Senior Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Joginder Dayal Friday said that the left parties were determined to fight “communal forces” in the country. “We are committed to fight the communal forces and keep them at bay,” Dayal, a member of the National Council of CPI, told reporters here. He criticised the SAD-BJP Government in Punjab for its “anti-people policies”, and said the Sanja Morcha, a front comprising various political parties, is determined to fight against these policies. He also attacked the Shiromani Akali Dal for supporting BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, alleging that he was “anti-minorities”. Dayal said it was not correct that there was a “Modi wave” in the country as was being portrayed by the BJP and its allies, including the SAD. Replying to a question, he said that the Sanja Morcha has decided to field candidates in all the 13 lok Sabha seat in lok Sabha elections.
Panjab varsity Convocation in March
Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh has announced that the 63rd Annual Convocation of PU will be held on March 9, 2014 in the University Gymnasium at PU Campus.
NSS Camp at Khalsa College concludes
Mohali: Week-long NSS camp Friday concluded at Khalsa College in Phase 3A here. The NSS volunteers were involved in various social activities in which they participated with enthusiasm. Also during the celebrations those students who had excelled in various disciplines were given commendation certificates. College Principal Dr Harish Kumari said the camp had started on December 20. She said the camp took off in the presence of Dr Baldev Singh, retired professor of Government and Mohali College Commerce department Prof Ashwani Kumar congratulated the volunteers and informed them about the importance of the camp. NSS volunteers visited the village Mataur and carried out a survey on women literacy. They also carried out an awareness campaign with women telling them about the importance of education and also heard their grievances.
24x7 Free Roadside Assistance Program by chevy
Chandigarh: General Motors India Friday launched 24x7 Free Roadside Assistance Program for customers who buy new Chevrolet vehicles from January 2014. The initiative has been specifically designed to enhance the ownership experience of customers and provide round-the-clock hassle free support in case of an emergency anywhere in India. “With the launch of the roadside assistance program, we are taking the ownership experience a step further by ensuring complete peace of mind and comfort. The initiative includes special care for our customers in the event of vehicle immobilisation such as free taxi provision and towing facility anywhere in India,” said P Balendran, Vice President, General Motors India.