Conference on ‘Potential of plastics industry’
Chandigarh: The third conference on Potential of Plastics Industry in North India will be held in Hotel Mount View, Chandigarh on Tuesday. It will be inaugurated by JS Sandhu, Agriculture Commissioner to Government of India. The day-long conference is being organised jointly by FICCI and Department of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India and various industry organisations. DP Reddy, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab and Rajinder Gupta, Chairman, FICCI Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh Advisory Council will also address the inaugural session. A knowledge paper on Potential of Plastics in Northern Indian with special focus on Plasticulture and food processing will be released on the occasion.
special sessions courts in punjab districts
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has constituted special sessions courts in each district for trial of offences under National Investigation Agency Act, 2008. A spokesperson of the Home Affairs and Justice Department of Punjab Government said courts of Sessions Judge and First Additional Sessions Judge have been constituted with the concurrence of Punjab and Haryana High Court.
UT ignores private healthcare in Master Plan
Chandigarh: Medicos legal Action Group (MlAG) has expressed disappointment at the provisions given for health sector in Chandigarh Master Plan 2031. The group has stated that it was unfortunate that despite objections to the draft Master Plan having been submitted, private healthcare sector has been completely ignored. Dr Neeraj Nagpal Convenor of MlAG said that the nursing home sites provided in the four sectors was done in 1999 and now that revised Master Plan was being made it as an opportunity which has been missed. “Similar lack of vision shown in 1996 when Mohali offered hospital sites and this had led to situation where our satellite city today boasts of many large private hospitals which cater to needs of even Chandigarh residents”, he said. MlAG said the administration still has not considered it prudent to encourage private sector to grow in the city so that some of the load can be taken off from PGIMER and GMCH.
Arunvir Vashista appointed Additional Judge
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Monday appointed Arunvir Vashista, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Jalandhar as Additional Judge, Designated Court, Kapurthala at Jalandhar. Vashista would replace Harpreet Kaur Randhawa who has been transferred.
Pollution Control Board a ‘Nodal Agency’
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has declared Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) as ‘nodal agency’ to act as a Secretariat for the ‘State level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)’ and ‘State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC)’. A spokesman of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment said PPCB would provide all Secretarial, Financial and logistic support including accommodation, transportation and such other facilities to the Committee(s) for performing all statutory functions. Besides this, sitting fee, travel allowances/dearness allowance to the Chairman and Members of the SEIAA and SEAC would also be paid by the Punjab Pollution Control Board as per rules.
Punjab announces ‘Parakaram Padak’ award
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Monday declared ‘Parakaram Padak’ awards for internal security operations. The notification has been issued in this regard. A spokesperson of Home Affairs & Justice Department said Punjab Government would grant monetary benefit to the awardees of ‘Parakaram Padak’ who received non-grievous injuries in any type of operation or counter insurgency operation or on internal security operations. They would be granted one time monetary benefit of Rs 25,000 with ‘Parakaram Padak’. He said that those receiving grievous injury would be awarded Rs 50,000 with ‘Parakaram Padak’ to boost the morale of police officer/officials in general and police force in particular.
Skagen launches Klassik Men’s Collection
Chandigarh: The Skagen Klassik has rejuvenated its Gent’s Collection by introducing simple and minimalistic two hand timepieces in saddle leather. It will incorporate inspiration from the natural elements of everyday Danish life and classic designer touch that highlights the new men’s collection and the latest lifestyle trends of the season. This minimal look features and classic touch to detailing create a persona that is simple yet refined.
Juice bar at mini secretariat inaugurated
Chandigarh: Sanjay Kumar Principal Secretary General Administration Punjab inaugurated the newly opened Punjab Agro Juice bar at Mini Secretariat Punjab on Monday. Speaking at the occasion Sanjay Kumar said that such Juice bar would be opened at main civil secretariat Punjab soon. He said that Punjab Agro is providing quality products at reasonable prices to the people. Punjab Government has set more than 60 juice bars in various parts of the country which include states of Uttar Pardesh, Haryana, Gujrat, Punjab and UT Chandigarh etc.
Haryana Chief Secretary blows a fuse!
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary, SC Choudhary has directed all those working in the Haryana Civil Secretariat to ensure that all the electric points should be switched off while leaving the office. In a circular issued here on Monday, the Chief Secretary has mentioned that during inspection of Haryana Civil Secretariat building, it was found that in office hour’s tube lights, computer points, fans, wall fans, air conditioners and desert coolers etc were not being switched off when not needed in some of the branches and offices. He said that being a very serious matter which can cause fire incident, it should be ensured that all the electric points should be switched off while leaving the office. Neglecting this direction, branch in-charge would be held responsible, he added.
Haryana goes soft on striking employees
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided that the strike period between February 11 to February 28, 2014 of Junior Engineers of Engineering Department, Public Sector Undertakings, Boards and Corporations would be considered as leave of Kind Due. An official spokesman said that the Government has also decided to regularize the strike period between January 25 to 27, 2011 of the drivers serving in various government departments, boards and corporation as leave of kind due and no punishable action will be taken
against them.
Toshiba launches Ultra HD 4K laptop
Chandigarh: Toshiba India, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan, launched the all new range of laptops, packed with the best technology, great features and exemplary looks, making it the ‘greatest of all’ laptop range on Monday. The new range includes the world’s first Ultra HD 4K laptop with touch screen for an immersive experience; new Satellite l Series laptops that are ‘loaded like nothing Else; the new Satellite S Series laptops that feature a profile which ‘Redefines Slim Design’ and a new range of ‘Thin and light’ ultra portable laptops.
Ford Fiesta gets a facelift
Chandigarh: Ford India introduced the 2014 Ford Fiesta on Monday with a new look, plush interiors and several segment-first features. Redefining expectations from a premium sedan, the stylish new 2014 Fiesta will be available in three trims — Ambiente, Trend and Titanium, all powered by the proven 1.5 l Duratorq diesel engine which is tuned to deliver razor-sharp performance, addictive drivability and outstanding fuel efficiency of 25.01 km/l.