New guidelines for learners licence
Chandigarh: The learner licence in Haryana will only be issued to those persons who will successfully pass the Screen Test Aid for learner Driving licence (STAll) from February 1, 2014. Transport Commissioner Sumita Misra said this test would help in minimising the risk of accidents, due to lack of driving knowledge, traffic sense and common traffic rules. large number of accidents occur, causing casualty and loss of property due to lack of proper driving sense. All Deputy Commissioners in the State have been directed to ensure that all licencing authorities would issue learner licence to only those persons who would successfully pass the STAll test.
Haryana FDA seals illegal drug sale joints
Chandigarh: Under its campaign to check the misuse of medicines as intoxicants in Haryana, Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) department has so far sealed more than 200 licensed as well as unlicensed sale premises for violating various provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945. Haryana Health Minister Rao Narender Singh said that drug licenses of 200 chemist shops have either been cancelled or suspended. As many as 25 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 have also been registered with the police at Dabwali, Ratia, Yamunanagar, Sirsa, Kalanwali etc for having stocked Narcotic and Psychotropic drug formulations in huge quantities for sale without holding any license under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Akshay Urja Bhawan conferred five stars Chandigarh: Association for Development and Research of Sustainable Habitats (ADaRSH) has conferred five-star GRIHA rating award upon Akshay Urja Bhawan the building of Haryana Department of Renewable Energy and HAREDA situated at Panchkula during the GRIHA Summit 2014 held recently at New Delhi. Director, Haryana Renewable Energy Department and HAREDA Amneet P Kumar received the GRIHA plaque for five-star rating from Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi, who was the chief guest of the Summit.
State level Voters Day on January 25
Shimla: Principal Secretary, Elections and Chief Electoral Officer, Narender Chauhan said that State National Voters Day would be celebrated at Gaiety Theatre Shimla on January 25. He said that the aim of observing this Day was to enhance participation of citizens in the democratic electoral process. Chauhan was addressing a meeting on Monday organised for reviewing the preparations of the function. He said that the Election Commission of India has decided to celebrate January 25 as its Foundation Day as the National Voters Day every year.
Senior citizens attend Cardiac Ailments talk
Chandigarh: Over 150 members of the Mohali Senior Citizens’ Association attended a talk on ‘Cardiac Ailments among the Elderly’ during a special free session organized at Fortis Hospital Mohali on Monday. Addressing the audience, Dr RK Jaswal – Director (Interventional Cardiology), Fortis Hospital, Mohali elaborated on ways to avoid cardiac disease and also advised the elderly to take special care of their heart during winter. Giving special advice to the senior citizens, which would be easy for everyone to implement, Dr. Jaswal said, “You can bring warmth to these cold months by holding laughter sessions, bond over meditation classes and learn yoga together.” He also motivated the senior citizens to go for regular walks. “Make a support group and go for a morning or evening walk. In winter, make sure you don’t take this walk too early or too late in the day. Go after the sun is up.”
Binatone launches Digital Baby Monitors
Chandigarh: BINATONE, a leading consumer electronics brand and an Official licensee for Motorola Digital Baby Monitors, Pet monitors and Home Security products announced the launch of Baby Monitors in 3 different variants: Motorola Digital Audio Baby Monitor, Motorola Digital Video Baby Monitor and Motorola Blink 1 Remote Digital Video Baby Monitor. The innovative baby monitors are designed for today’s tech-savvy parents, making it easy for them to keep their baby safe and secure. The new baby monitors are priced from Rs4,990 to Rs15,990 and are currently available at major baby product stores including all Mom&Me and Mothercare stores. Commenting on the launch, Mr. S.P. Singh, Country Head, Binatone said: “If there’s one area parents don’t want to compromise on, it’s in the health and safety of their children.”Over 150 senior citizens attend Special Free Session held by Fortis.
Diesel launches Mega Chief Collection
Chandigarh: Diesel has introduced new bold chronographs in stainless steel to dial in the festivities of New year in their signature Mega Chief collection. The designs powered by quality quartz movement are accentuated by details that pop out effortlessly — a piece of art that go beyond the call of duty other than telling time. Aggressive styling inspired by Naval and Aviation gauges, are the hallmark of the Mega Chief collection.
India’s first Financial Well Being Index
Chandigarh: Principal Retirement Advisors (India) as part of the Principal Financial Group, USA, has introduced the Principal Financial Well Being Index in India with an aim to gauge the financial well being of Indian households / workers. The study has been conducted along with its research partner — Nielsen Company in the last quarter of 2013.The study has managed to capture the perceptions and concerns of the Indian Households about economy, household spending, savings and investment attitude and other related trends for the Indian Households.