16.57 lakh metric tonnes wheat procured
Chandigarh: In Haryana, more than 16.57 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of wheat has so far arrived in various mandis during the current procurement season. A spokesman said that the Government agencies have procured 16,57,354 MT of wheat, whereas 113 MT of wheat have been purchased by traders. Food and Supplies department has purchased highest 5.16 lakh MT of wheat, HAFED 5.14 lakh MT, Haryana Agro Industries Corporation 1.26 lakh MT, Haryana Warehousing Corporation 1.90 lakh MT, CONFED 36,244 MT and Food Corporation of India had procured 2.72 lakh MT of wheat during current procurement season so far. Karnal is leading where 2.80 lakh MT of wheat has arrived in the mandis, followed by Kaithal with 2.34 lakh MT.
conference of chartered accountants held
Chandigarh: The Northern India Regional Council of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on Friday organised a sub-regional conference, which was attended by over 500 chartered accountants from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh at Hotel Taj, Sector 17 here. The converge of the conference were related to service tax, recent development in TDS on overseas payment, companies act and investment in India by NRI/PIO. CA Uma Kant Mehta, chairman, ICAI Chandigarh branch said that conference was aimed to facilitate the members in updating their knowledge and skills in the related trade.
Haryana lokayukta to visit Gurgaon
Chandigarh: Haryana lokayukta, Justice (retd) Pritam Pal will visit Gurgaon on April 19. The lokayukta would visit colony of Mayfield Gardens, Sector 51, Gurgaon, for inspection of complaint registered by chairman, Sheetal Residents Welfare Association, Cdr (Retd) Dharamvir Yadav.
bijli board Engineer to undergo 3 years RI
Chandigarh: The Court of Additional Session Judge, Faridabad, has convicted Junior Engineer (JE), Bijli Board, Faridabad, Rakesh Kumar to undergo three years rigorous imprisonment with fine of `25,000 in a bribe case. A spokesman said that engineer Rakesh was caught red handed while accepting illegal gratification of `4,000 in lieu of giving electricity meter connection. A case under Section 7/13 of Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against him at the Bureau police station at Gurgaon.
Work on Kalpana Chawla College vetted
Chandigarh: Karnal Deputy Commissioner, Balraj Singh inspected the construction work of Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College and directed the concerned officers to complete the ongoing work within the scheduled time. Balraj sought detailed information from the concerned officers about the ongoing construction works in the Hospital and directed them to ensure use of qualitative material in the construction work. He also inspected the drawing of the Medical College.
Sr citizens attend ‘Hernia and its Management’
Mohali: An informative session on Hernia and its management was organised for members of Mohali senior citizens’ association at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. Dr Atul Sharma Joshi, senior consultant-general and laparoscopic surgery, was the speaker for this session that was attended by over 100 members of the association. Dr Joshi shared valuable information on hernia, its causes, symptoms and preventive measures. He added, “Hernias may be present at birth, but the bulge may not be noticeable until later in life. Some patients may have a family history of hernias.”
Exhibition held to mark world heritage day
Kurukshetra: “The World Heritage day offers an opportunity to raise the public awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to protect and conserve it, as well as draw attention to its vulnerability,” said Vice-Chancellor, Kurukshetra University lt Gen Dr DDS Sandhu while inaugurating a two-day exhibition of rare coins, ornaments, dresses and medals at KU Dharohar Haryana Museum on Friday. The exhibition was organised to mark the World Heritage Day. The main attraction of the exhibition was 3,000-year-old jewellery and 2,500-year-old bangles made of stone, sea shells and brass.
Navjot Kaur posted as SDM Sardoolgarh
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has posted PCS Navjot Kaur ACA, GMADA, SAS Nagar as SDM Sardoolgarh vice. Rajdeep Singh Brar, PCS with immediate effect. This order is in compliance of the ECI order dated April 17 as conveyed by the chief Electoral Officer, Punjab.
IAS officer given additional charge
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has given additional charge to an IAS officer with immediate effect. Principal Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs department, Amit Jha has been given additional charge of Principal Secretary, Fisheries and Science and Technology departments in addition to his own duties.
BSNl special prepaid plans for students
Chandigarh: BSNl mobile prepaid student special plan is providing voice, SMS and data services to students at cheap rates. Amid competitive rates, the most popular plan for this segment is the student plan for `97 which facilitates SMS at five paise per SMS and two paise per 10 kb data. This plan also includes 45 minutes on net, 45 minutes off net, 45 MB data with voice call and 20 local SMS free of cost with 180 days validity along with a 15 days long grace period. Chief general manager Punjab telecom circle (Parimandal), GS Julka said that in view of the coming Board and University exams, this special student plan will attract new prepaid student customers as it will meet all their requirements at less expense. Detailed information can be seen at www.punjab.bsnl.co.in.
SOBA car rally to be flagged off
Chandigarh: The annual Scindia School Old Boys Association (SOBA) car rally under the aegis of Motor Sports Federation of India will be flagged off on Saturday from Park Plaza Hotel in Sector 17 here at 8.30 am. The rally was flagged off from Delhi on Friday by Scindia School, President Board of Governors, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, who is also Minister of State for Power. The car rally will culminate in Amritsar on Saturday. Over 75 Scindians and their families from across the country are expected to participate in the rally.
Free medical checkup to be held
Chandigarh: Dharam Paul Sharma, Assistant Registrar of Panjab University and president of Manav Kalyan Parisar (Regd) with the coordination of Hindu Parv Maha Sabha (Regd), Chandigarh, would organise a free medical checkup camp in the memory of Rajinder Kumar lakhanpal, ex-president of Hindu Parv Maha Sabha on his 77th birthday at Shri Radha Krishan Mandir, Sector 40 here from 10 am to 2 pm on April 19. In the medical camp, the checkup including of eye check-up (cataract surgery) dental checkup, clinical tests, deaddiction counselling, among others will be done on first-come, first-served basis.
Raymond unveils Spring-Summer collection
Chandigarh: Raymond has announced the launch of its latest Spring-Summer collection. It offers a new range of summer wool fabrics — a first of its kind collection, designed especially for Indian Summers. The Summer of Wool collection from Raymond offers a smart and comfortable range of fabrics, which includes 100 per cent pure merino wool as well as innovative blends of merino wool combined with natural fibres like cotton and linen, amongst others.