VB nabs jr engineer for accepting Rs 9,000 bribe
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has caught a Junior Engineer of the Punjab State Power Corporation limited red-handed with the bribe money of Rs 9,000 for releasing electricity connection. Spokesperson said that complainant Dhindsa village resident Bhura Singh had complained that he approached Moonak sub-division JE Harbans Singh for releasing electricity connection for installation of motor, but he demanded Rs 10,000 as illegal gratification. After negotiation, JE agreed to take Rs 9,000 for the work. A trap was laid by Sangrur VB team headed by DSP Pritipal Singh and JE was arrested red handed.
Air Marshal on three-day visit to AF station
Chandigarh: Air Marshal SS Soman, AOC-in-C, Western Air Command, Indian Air Force arrived at Chandigarh’s Air Force Station on three-day visit. It was his first visit to the Station after taking over as AOC-in-C, Western Air Command, Indian Air Force. During his visit, Air Marshal Soman inspected the Guard of Honour, and was given a presentation about various operational and administrative activities at the station. He also reviewed operational and training preparedness of various units based at station. He took stock of the maintenance activities being carried out at the station and appreciated the commendable job done by the team 12 Wing.
PCMS calls for nationwide strike on march 6
Chandigarh: PCMS Association on Wednesday condemned the attack on doctors in Uttar Pradesh while supporting the nationwide call for strike on March 6 given by the Indian Medical Association and other bodies of doctors. The association appealed all doctors to protest against the violence against doctors and wear black bands as a mark of protest on March 6. The attack on doctors in UP has crossed all limits of lawlessness and thus is a fit case for President’s rule. Association maintained that similar acts are being noticed everyday in Punjab at the hands of Punjab police and goons of Akali Dal the way they ruthlessly treat various sections of the employees and protesting masses.
Tata announces new 3G data plan in Haryana
Hisar: Keeping in mind the promise of providing new and innovative product and services to customers, Tata Docomo on Wednesday announced the launch of new revolutionary 3G data product for its new and potential pre-pay customers across Haryana and Punjab by launching 3G Mile to 2G Kyon le campaign by providing 3G data at the price of 2G. Rs 154 recharge will provide 1 GB 3G data for 30 days.
‘HealthCare At Home’ comes to Chandigarh
Chandigarh: HealthCare at Home (HCAH), a new facility that offers world class healthcare services in the comfort of home, has now come to Chandigarh. It has made at-home world class medical care with utmost convenience a reality in India, changing the face of healthcare delivery forever. The new joint venture Company - HealthCare At Home is a result of the coming together of the Burman family, promoters of India's leading natural health care products maker Dabur India ltd, with Dr Gareth Jones and Charles Walsh, the founders of the UK-based Healthcare At Home, to introduce the concept of managed at-home healthcare services in India.