New timing for PU’s Dental Hospital
Chandigarh: Panjab University, Chandigarh has announced new timings for Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital from July 16. The working hours of the dental hospital shall be from 9 am to 5 pm. Earlier, the timing of the working hours was from 8 am to 2 pm. The registration of patients will be done from 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 3 pm.
Incentives for Haryana’s journalists
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday announced introduction of monthly pension scheme and enhancement in insurance amount under Group Insurance for accredited journalists in the State. Hooda, who was at the Meet the Press Programme at Chandigarh Press Club, here on Monday announced that those mediapersons of Haryana who have been accredited for the last 20 years and are above 60 years of age would get a monthly pension of Rs 5,000. Also, under Group Insurance Scheme being implemented for accredited journalists, the insurance amount would be doubled to Rs 5 lakh from the present Rs 2.5 lakh. He also congratulated president of the Press Club, Nanki Hans, secretary general Nalin Acharya and other members on the 34th Foundation Day of the Press Club and announced to give Rs 31 lakh to the Club.
Interactive Eye-Care Sessions organised
Chandigarh: Titan Eyeplus conducted an eye care session on Monday to create greater awareness on vision correction. The workshop was hosted by Balasaheb D Mhaske, Senior Corporate Optometrist and he demonstrated various steps to be undertaken for eye care and also emphasized the need for getting an eye test done every six months. He showcased the wide range of lenses available to suit various lifestyle needs of consumers and also gave advice on how consumers can help themselves retain healthy vision based on suitable nutrition and through simple eye exercises.
Red Cross to conduct course in First-aid
Chandigarh: The Red Cross society, Chandigarh, will conduct one-week training course in first-aid from 21st July. This course is essential for those seeking appointments as Bus conductors in Chandigarh Transport Undertaking. The CTU is in process of hiring 230 bus conductors and drivers through outsource for additional fleet of buses. The basic qualification for attending this course is 10+2.
Speed up departmental probes: Punjab Govt
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has issued notifications to all departments to resolve the inquiries to prevent unnecessary delays in the progress of retirement benefits and promotions of employees facing inquiry. Orders have been issued to all departments to immediately settle all the departmental inquiries. If a chargesheet is issued against any employee, then he/she must respond to the same within 15 days.
Max announces End of Season Sale
Chandigarh: Max, the leading value fashion brand, has announced their end of season Sale. The mega sale will go on till the end of July. Max says it will quench the thirst for guilt free shopping, while ensuring that the wardrobe looks smart and trendy by offering discounts of up to 50 per cent across all segments.
Tommy Hilfiger launches monsoon wear
Chandigarh: Classic white is making its presence felt this monsoon. Moving away from the splash of colours, the season is embracing the achromatic hues. The White Collection presented by Tommy Hilfiger grabs attention with its simple yet bold style, designed to add a refreshing touch and interesting twist to the monsoon wardrobe.
Kumar Rajan new SBI GM, Chandigarh circle
Chandigarh: Kumar Rajan, a Probationary Officer of 1982 batch, on Monday took over as General Manager, Network-3 of the State Bank of India’s Chandigarh Circle. Rajan has 31 years of experience in banking industry, having held various assignments including General Manager ATM implementation and Services and Information Security Department at CBD Belapur Mumbai. Rajan will lead the offices and branches deployed in the States of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.