FIR against micro-observers absent in training
Chandigarh: District Electoral Officer, Sirsa Anshuj Singh on Wednesday said FIR would be registered against those Micro Observers who were absent during training programme. He said 21 Micro Observers were absent in the training programme held at CMK College, Sirsa on Wednesday. He said that directions have been issued to register FIRs against them under section 134 and 128 of Representation of People Act 1951.
Haryana tightens security ahead of polls
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has made tight security arrangements to prevent smuggling of liquor and intrusion of anti social elements during General Elections in districts adjoining Rajasthan border in the State. District Election Officer, Bhiwani, Ashok Kumar Meena said that police would keep close vigil on illicit liquor and movement of cash and criminals in areas adjoining border during elections and 11 nakas have been set up at border areas adjoining Rajasthan and thorough checking of vehicles, passengers and their luggage is being carried out. He said that Haryana Police is in constant touch with Rajasthan Police and their Administrative Officers involved in election duty at district Churu, Jhunjhunu and Rajgarh of Rajasthan which is in close proximity to Haryana. Meena said that 4,400 citizens residing in six parliamentary constituencies including Bawani Khera of district Bhiwani have licensed arms in their possession out of which 3,700 have deposited their arms at nearest police stations.
Signature campaign held for voter awareness
Mohali: A signature campaign for voter awareness was organised on Wednesday by District Electoral Officer–cum-Deputy Commissioner, Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu. During the campaign, Sidhu asked the general public to take oath to cast their votes to strengthen democracy in the country. Voters of Dera Bassi, Kharar and SAS Nagar constituency should ensure exercising their votes without any fear and greed for lok Sabha elections to be held on 30 April, added Sidhu. There was 67 per cent polling during previous lok Sabha elections and a target of 85 per cent polling has been fixed.
Punjabi film Inqulab to release on April 4
Chandigarh: The forthcoming Punjabi movie Inqulab initiates war against the drug industry, which has become the worst enemy of young Punjabis. Slated to be released in theaters on April 4, Gaurav Sharma has directed Inqulab, which is story of one man’s effort against wrong and injustice. Interacting with media persons on Wednesday, Sharma said that the movie is based on a youngster (played by Rajinder Marshal) who is a revolutionary against the people willing to set up a factory of drugs in his village. The story traces his journey in fight against these goons and the way he shields his family. Karnail Singh Marshal and Sonu Marshal have produced the movie. Star Cast of the movie includes Rajinder Marshal, Akshita Vasudeva, Amritpal Singh Billa, Naginder Gakher, Chander Kalra, Renu, Dilawar Sidhu, Gurjant Jatana And Jazzy lahoria.
ICAI oragnises interactive session with Bansal
Chandigarh: Congress candidate from Chandigarh, Pawan Kumar Bansal, addressed an interactive session of chartered accountants and other professionals, banking industry, traders’ association and resident welfare association. Bansal said Chandigarh could be the financial hub considering its strategic location and CAs can have a bright future. He also assured the CAs about the setting up of Centre of Excellence for CA fraternity in the region. Organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the session served a platform for CAs and related professionals to share their concerns in trade and brought this to the knowledge of Bansal.
SPS Apollo Celebrates Autism awareness Day
ludhiana: SPS Apollo Hospitals celebrated seventh annual World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on Wednesday. Public awareness programme was conducted in the form of Painting competition for staff and lecture by specialists was delivered. Dr Gurpreet Singh Kochar, Sr. Consultant and peadiatric neurologist stressed that public awareness is essential to understand the millions of people with autism who go to schools, shops, public offices and on public transport every day. It is also the first step towards greater support from Governments to uphold their rights as citizens with a disability. But still, majority of people are not aware about this complex disability. Autism is often missed and mislabelled as mental retardation, hearing impairment or cerebral palsy due to lack of awareness. ASD is almost 5 times more common among boys (1 in 42) than among girls (1 in 189). Children with autism have problems with social interaction, making friends, sharing the needs and joys and they live in their own world. The language/ speech is delayed and they have poor conversational skills like initiating a talk or asking questions.
Axis Bank launches ‘Asha Home loans’
Chandigarh: Axis Bank announced the launch of ‘Asha Home loan’, a 30 years home loan product for first time home buyers in the lower income segment seeking affordable EMIs. This is for customers with family incomes of `8,000-10,000 per month and above. The customers can pool their family income instead of depending on their individual income only. The product offers loans as small as `1 lakh and upto `15 lakh in small towns and upto `25 lakh in larger towns.
Haryana Schools to remain shut from April 5-14
Chandigarh: The Director, Haryana Education Department has announced that all Government, Government-aided and private schools will remain closed from April 5 to April 14. The school will now open on April 15.
‘Over 10l metric ton wheat to be procured’
Mohali: Deputy Commissioner, Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu said that around 10 lakh 7 thousand 267 metric ton wheat is expected to be procured from district SAS Nagar this season. During a meeting with officials of procurement agencies on Wednesday, Sidhu said that wheat will be procured from 12 main markets of the district. He also directed the officers to ensure requisite arrangements for procurement of wheat. The procurement from markets will be done by various Government agencies including Pungrain, Punsup, Punjab Agro, Markfed, Warehouse and FCI. Meanwhile requisite staff has been deputed for the same.
‘liver cirrhosis leading cause of morbidity’
Mohali: ‘FibroScan 502 Touch’ facility, a non-invasive and completely safe and accurate device for diagnosing liver steatosis (fatty liver) and liver cirrhosis has been introduced at Fortis Hospital Mohali. The facility was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Director-Principal of Government Medical College & Hospital, Sector 32, Dr. Atul Sachdev along with Dr. Arvind Sahni, the Director-Gastroenterology, Fortis Hospital Mohali. Dr Sahni said, “liver cirrhosis is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Globally, it’s considered the leading cause of liver failure and the leading indication of liver transplantation. Unfortunately, due to lack of awareness and late detection, liver disease is increasing at an alarming rate.
8 IAS officers to monitor wheat procurement
Chandigarh: To supervise smooth procurement of wheat in Punjab, the State Government on Wednesday deputed eight senior IAS officers to monitor the entire procurement process. A spokesman of the Chief Minister’s Office said A Venuprasad has been allotted Jalandhar, Kapurthala and ludhiana districts, Hussan lal has been allotted Sri Muktsar Sahib and Faridkot districts, Ajit Singh Pannu has been allotted Patiala, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib and Barnala districts, Ashok Gupta has been allotted SAS Nagar and Rupnagar districts, VK Sharma has been allotted Ferozepur, Fazilka and Moga districts, DK Tiwari IAS has been allotted Bathinda and Mansa districts, R. Venkatratnam
has been allotted Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Pathankot districts whereas Vikas Partap has been allotted SBS Nagar and Hoshiarpur districts.