Free traveling for ex-MlAs, spouses in Punjab
Chandigarh: Former MlAs and their spouses will be provided free traveling facility in Air Conditioned HVAC Buses of Punjab Roadways and PRTC. A spokesperson said that Chief Minister Parkash Badal has cleared the file in this regard.
Punjab seeks applications for PPSC members
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has invited applications from eminent persons of impeccable integrity, high caliber and vast administrative experience to fill-up three vacancies, one official and two non official members of Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). A spokesman said that applicant could either forward her/his name or recommend another person’s name with necessary details. The last date for submitting the applications to the office of Secretary to Punjab Government, Department of Personnel Room No.-6, 6th floor, Punjab Civil Secretariat-1, Sector-1, here by July 25 by 5 pm.
Ranike directs welfare dept to clear pendency
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has directed all officers of Welfare Department to clear total pendency of backlog of work at headquarter, district as well as Tehsil levels across the state within one fortnight. In a communiqué, Gulzar Singh Ranike, SC/BC Welfare Minister directed that no case, file and work should be pending for more than four working days. He said that in case of delay, the concerned officer would be held accountable and would face strict disciplinary action.
Div Commissioners appointed as Commissioners
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has appointed all the divisional commissioners in the state as Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement within their respective jurisdiction under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Rehabilitation Act, 2013. A spokesman said that the state government has also appointed all the Deputy Commissioners in the state as Administrator for Rehabilitation and Resettlement within their respective jurisdiction under the Act.
Haryana transfers IPS officers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has transferred two IPS officers with immediate effect. Shrikant Jadhav, IGP, State Crime Record Bureau, Madhuban has been transferred as Inspector General of Police (IGP), Telecom and Rakesh Arya, SP, Telecom with additional charge of Assistant Inspector General of Police, Administration has been transferred as Superintendent Police (SP), PTC, Sunaria.
Deposit fee for Haj Pilgrimage by July 19
Chandigarh: Haryana Haj Committee has asked the pilgrims residing in the state and who intend to undertake Haj Pilgrimage-2014 to deposit the required fee in the account of Haj Committee, India, Mumbai as per the their category of accommodation by July 19. Those pilgrims who would go to Saudi Arab through Delhi Airport would have to submit amount for foreign currency in addition to Rs 81,000 already deposited by them. He said that for Green Category, they would have to deposit Rs 1,13, 500 per person and for Ajijiya Category, they would be required to deposit Rs 82,800 per person.
Road closed for recarpetting
Chandigarh: A spokesperson of the UT Administration said that the vehicular traffic on road from Tribune Chowk to Hallomajra light point will remain closed from July 5 to July 15 due to recarpetting of road.
VC praises Bharat Ratna Gulzari lal Nanda
Kurukshetra: “Bharat Ratna Gulzari lal Nanda was a man of unflinching integrity who always believed in simple living and had a genuine concern for the poor and downtrodden of the country,” said Kurukshetra University Vice Chancellor lt Gen Dr DDS Sandhu while speaking at the birth anniversary function of Nanda at Gulzari lal Nanda Centre of Ethics and Philosophy of KU on Friday. He said that Nanda’s philosophy and life teachings are relevant today and students and citizens of the country can learn great lessons from it.
Chandigarh literati 2014 from Nov 7 to 9
Chandigarh: Chandigarh literary Society (ClS) will organize literati 2014 on November 7 to 9 at Sukhna lake, Chandigarh. ClS Chairperson Sumita Misra informed that last year literati had about 30 participating authors from across the country.
Precious stone collection launched
Chandigarh: Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers has introduced the Precious Coloured Stone collection to celebrate the splendour of diamond jewellery in a kaleidoscope of colours and designs.
Tanishq presents Mia 5 collection
Chandigarh: After the success of earlier collections by Mia, Tanishq has now introduced Mia 5 — fifth in series which adds different colours at work like yellow, mint green, sky blue, purple. The collection has pieces which are trendy, lightweight, stylish, lighter on pocket and also available online.