NABARD sanctions loan to Punjab
Chandigarh: NABARD has sanctioned RIDF loan of Rs 50 crore for rehabilitation of Bist Doab Canal System in SBS Nagar, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar and Kapurthala districts of Punjab, Naresh Gupta, chief general manager, Punjab Regional Office of NABARD said on Thursday. The project envisages lining of Bist Doab Canal system with the objective to sustain the carrying capacity of the channels. The project would provide better irrigation facilities to the area and would ensure socio-economic benefits to the poor farmers of the state by increasing their agriculture income. It would also reduce electricity bills and cost of diesel for running tubewells.
Haryana sets up panel for lokpal Act
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has constituted a committee for implementation of lokpal and lokayukta Act 2013 under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary. The Committee will submit its recommendations within a period of two months to suggest any amendments, if required in the lokayukta Act 2002. Other members of the committee are Additional Chief Secretary Home Department and Advocate General, Haryana.
badal Greets people on Parkash Utsav
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal greeted people ahead of Parkash Utsav of Guru Ravidas on Thursday. They said Guru Ravidas embodied the spirit of humility and human dignity and the message of Guru Ravidas have been a source of knowledge and wisdom for all.
HP Guv, CM felicitate himachalis
Shimla: Urmila Singh, Governor and Virbhadra Singh, Chief Minister Himachal Pradesh have felicitated the people of the State on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Urmila Singh said that Guru Ravidas preached the message of universal brotherhood, tolerance and love for all. His teachings were more relevant today when communal forces were out to disintegrate the society on narrow considerations. Virbhadra Singh said that Guru Ravidas was very much inclined towards spirituality. He taught to trust in Almighty and devote oneself in the service of mankind.
Bajwa pays respect to guru Ravidas
Chandigarh: Partap Singh Bajwa President Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee on Thursday greeted people of Punjab on eve of Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Ravidas. In a message on this occasion Bajwa said that Guru Ravidas belonged to whole humanity and his teachings have universal approach. He said that there was full chapter on holy verses of Sri Guru Ravidas included in the Guru Granth Sahib.
Titan launches progressive lens Chandigarh:
Titan Eye Plus launched a new range of specialised progressive lenses in its portfolio, designed to suit the viewing comfort of different consumer groups. Some of the latest introductions are Elan Horizon First — for first-time users of progressive lens, Elan Panorama — which provides the widest viewing zone
Central bank’s new branch inaugurated
Chandigarh: Central Bank of India (CBI) has shifted its Sector 37C Chandigarh Branch to more spacious new premises in Sector 37D. The new premises were inaugurated by BK Divakara, Executive Director of Bank, from Corporate Office, Mumbai. He said that Bank is poised to open four more branches in City Beautiful taking the total to 13. Divakara said that Bank will open more branches and it has the target to reach 4,661 branches all over India with at least one branch in every District HQs.
SBI ladies Branch launched
Mohali: State Bank of India, Sector 68, Mohali Branch which came into existence on in Feb 2012 has been converted into ladies Branch with the concept of empowering women.
Hooda to attend function on Ravidas Jayanti
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda will be the Chief Guest in a function to celebrate Guru Ravidass Jayanti at Guru Ravidass Maha Sabha, Sector-20 on February 14.
Tamilnadu beats Karnataka in Kabaddi
Chandigarh: last year’s winner Tamilnadu Postal Circle beat Karnataka Postal Circle in the 1st Semi Final with a big margin of 44 points. On 3rd day of 27th All India Postal Kabaddi Tournament 2013-14 here, last year’s winner team entered in the ground with a full confidence whereas Karnataka Postal Circle players try to stop the margin but in the whole match Tamilnadu Postal Circle maintain the lead over Karnataka Postal Circle. The 2nd Semi Final match was played between last year’s Runner-up Maharashtra Postal Circle and Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle. Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle had maintained its lead in the whole match only once in 1st half Maharashtra Postal Circle made lead of three points finally Andhra Pradesh Circle won the match by one point.
Rotary organises career counselling session
Chandigarh: Rotary Club of Chandigarh in association with Taleem India organised a two-day career counselling session at the Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10 which concluded on Thursday. Over 1,000 children were informed about various career options available today after plus two, informed Hassan Singh Mejie, President of the Club.
SBI ladies Branch launched in Sector 68
Mohali: State Bank of India, Sector 68, Mohali Branch which came into existence on in February 2012 has been converted into ladies Branch with the concept of empowering women. It was inaugurated on Thursday by Paramjit Kaur landaran, Chairperson of Women Commission, Punjab. Madhukar Anand, Regional Manager (Region-I), Punjab and P.K. Srivastava, Chief Manager (Admin) were also present. This is the 3rd Branch in Region-I which has been converted into ladies Branch. All are female employees except one male guard.
two day mentoring programme to be held
Chandigarh: The State legal Services Authority, UT, with the help of Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of Supreme Court of India is organising the Awareness, Referral Coaching and Mentoring Programme on February 15 and 16, 2014 in the District Courts, Chandigarh. In this programme, an Awareness programme for lawyers, law students and journalists shall be conducted in the Bar Room of the District Courts, Sector 43 from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm by the Judicial Officers and Advocate trainers deputed by the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.
Hooda to attend function on Ravidas Jayanti
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda will be the Chief Guest in a function to celebrate Guru Ravidass Jayanti at Guru Ravidass Maha Sabha, Sector-20 on February 14. Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Minister Geeta Bhukkal said that Guru Ravidass propagated the message of brotherhood and tolerance and his teachings are relevant even today.
haryana to implement E-procurement system
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to implement e-Procurement system through single Web Portal for the State Government and its agencies for procurement of goods and stores, works and services to bring uniformity in the procurement processes and enhancing efficiency and transparency in procurement systems.
Interactive Session on seed industry held
Chandigarh: The interactive session titled ‘Seed Industry - Key Growth Driver for Agriculture Sector in India’ was organised by Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company limited (Mahyco) at Hotel Park Plaza in Chandigarh. Dr Gurinder Randhawa, Principal Scientist, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR); Dr Bharat Char, lead-Biotechnology, Mahyco and Ritesh Mishra, lead-Regulatory Affairs, Mahyco were key speakers for this session and focused on the current challenges faced by the agriculture sector, need for technology intervention to increase food production, role of the seed industry in driving agricultural growth and Mahyco’s contribution to the Indian agriculture sector. Dr Gurinder Randhawa from NBPGR shared her views on the key challenges faced by the agriculture sector and the potential offered by GM technology in resolving some of these critical challenges.