‘No beneficiary be deprived under Food Security Act’
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has directed the officers of Food and Supplies Department to ensure distribution of wheat, dal and sugar to eligible beneficiaries under the Food Security Act from July 1, 2014. Hooda, while presiding over a meeting to review the implementation of Act, said that separate instructions would be issued to the depot holders in this regard. These items would not be distributed separately and these would be given in one go from July 1 for the convenience of the beneficiaries. He directed the officers to ensure the implementation of Food Security Act in letter and spirit so that each eligible beneficiary gets his or her full share of ration.
Punjab declares paid holiday on April 30
Chandigarh: As per two different notifications of labour Department Punjab, April 30 would be a weekly paid holiday in the State. A spokesperson said that to enable workers working in factories and shops and commercial establishments situated in Punjab, to exercise their democratic right in the lok Sabha elections 2014, to be held on April 30, Punjab labour department has declared that April 30 (Wednesday) would be the weekly paid holiday for all factories, shops and commercial establishments where Wednesday is not observed as weekly off within the State in lieu of their normal weekly holiday.
City needs permanent administrative body
Chandigarh: The city’s growth required holistic view of the challenges including its satellite cities of Panchkula and Mohali, and future planning should be inclusive of them, said experts participating in the ‘Visioning Chandigarh’ conclave-cum-workshop organised by Taleem College of International Studies and the Institute for Competitiveness India. The city’s senior lawyer, Manmohan lal Sarin said the city needed a permanent administrative body to take care of its future planned growth instead of ‘accidental development’ which was harming the eco-system and putting unnecessary pressure on the city’s resources.
Kings XI Punjab rearing to go with 14 sponsors
Chandigarh: Starting the upcoming IPl season on a positive note, Kings XI Punjab has announced Tata Motors Prima as their title sponsor. The franchisee has also on board Trip Factory, McDowells, Britannia, Pepsi, Flying Machine, Prayag Bath Fittings, Frontline Securities, RN Sports and Amazon as their new sponsors, while it continues its existing relationship with Arise India, ACC Cement, Kingfisher and TK Sports for this year. Fraser Castellino, COO, Kings XI Punjab said, “I am pleased to have Tata Motors Prima as our title sponsor and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with them.”
National award for PGIMER Neuroscience lab
Chandigarh: PGIMER Neuroscience Research laboratory (NRl) has won the prestigious 2014 QCI-Dl Shah Quality National Award from Quality Council of India (QCI). The award was presented at the 9th National Quality Conclave at le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi in a glittering ceremony chaired by Padma Shri Kasturirangan along with other members of Planning Commission and QCI. This award was given under the category of ‘Research” making it the first ever research lab in the country to have been recognised for voluntarily implementing the international standards of research usually reserved for USFDA or OECD approved drug testing facilities. The award was received by Dr Akshay Anand, Associate Prof, Avijit Banik and Shweta Modgil at the conclave.
Two ADGPs promoted as DGPs
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has promoted Rajinder Singh, 1982 batch IPS officer and SK Sharma, 1983 batch IPS officer in the rank of Director General of Police in the pay scale of HAG + `75,500-80,000 with immediate effect.
CM Hooda releases calendar
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda released the calendar of Haryana Cultural Affairs department. The title of the calendar is Pinjore — The Paradise Garden and it has beautiful pictures of fully decked up famous Pinjore Garden clicked during night. On this occasion, Principal Secretary, Haryana Cultural Affairs department, Vijai Vardhan, Director General, Information, Public Relations and Cultural Affairs Department, Sudhir Rajpal were present.
Governor extends wishes on Good Friday
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil has greeted the people of Punjab and Chandigarh, specially Christian brethren on the sacred occasion of Good Friday. Governor said the “Good Friday symbolised supreme and selfless sacrifice of Jesus Christ for strengthening the bonds of friendship, brotherhood and love amongst mankind. “On this sacred occasion, let all of us rededicate ourselves to the noble ideals of peace, harmony and brotherhood amongst different sections of our society,” he added.
Sameer Malik Heart Care Foundation Fund
Chandigarh: Heart Care Foundation of India has announced opening of applications for ‘Sameer Malik Heart Care Foundation Fund’. A one-of- its-kind initiative under the Foundation, the fund aims at providing technical and financial assistance to over 400 patients in a year who are suffering from heart related ailments and cannot otherwise afford treatment. Raghu Kataria, a philanthropist from Dubai, has sponsored a majority of the fund in memory of his late nephew, Sameer Malik.
prabhjot singh to be dhi brand ambassador
Chandigarh: Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) is all set to officially announce Prabhjot Singh — Indian hockey player and Arjuna award winner as its brand ambassador. The promoters of DHI India Kamayani Kanwar from the Apollo Group and Dr Viral Desai, Medical Director and promoter of DHI India will be present at the event here to discuss about DHI and its contribution in the field of hair restoration. DHI is an organised system of hair transplant that applies advanced science through its research and experience,