Vigilance Bureau nabs Patwari
Chandigarh: Vigilance Bureau, Punjab on Wednesday nabbed a Patwari red-handed with bribe money of Rs 10,000. A spokesperson of the bureau said that Jaswant Singh, former sarpanch of village lohgarh, district Mansa complained that Patwari Darshan Singh posted at Revenue Circle, Khiali Chaihalanwali and having additional charge of Ranjitgarh Bandar and lohgarh, was demanding Rs 20,000 for mutation of land and the deal was matured for Rs 10,000. Acting on the tip of the complainant, Mansa Vigilance Bureau team, led by DSP Paramjeet Singh, laid a trap and nabbed Darshan Singh red-handed, while accepting money from the complainant. A case under section 7 and 13 (2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 has been registered against Darshan at Vigilance Bureau Police Station, Bathinda.
Hooda to address Panchayati Raj sammelan
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda would address the State-level panchayati raj sammelan at Karnal on July 21. Director General of Panchayat Department, Nitin Yadav said Panches, Sarpanches, members of block samiti and zila parishad from all over the State would participate in this State-level panchayati raj sammelan. About 40, 000 people are expected to participate in the programme. All arrangements have been made to make the programme a success.
Zira made head of Kisan & Khet Majdoor Cell
Chandigarh: Inderjit Singh Zira, Former Minister and two-time MlA, was appointed as Chairman of Kisan and Khet Majdoor Cell of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee by Partap Singh bajwa president PPCC, on Wednesday. Zira was handed over his responsibilities by AICC general secretary Shakeel Ahmad at Punjab Congress Bhawan.
Two IPS officers transferred in Punjab
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government transferred two IPS officers with immediate effect on Wednesday. Arun Kumar Oraon has been transferred and posted as IGP/EOW, Crime, Punjab, Chandigarh and Surinder Singh has been posted as IGP/GRP, Patiala.
Health awareness camp held at Dhanas
Chandigarh: A health awareness camp and workshop was organised at a dispensary at Rehabilitation Colony, Dhanas on Wednesday. The workshop was organised by Malaria wing of the Health Department, UT, as a part of observance of July as Anti-Dengue Month. During the camp, Dr Vandana Gupta, Medical Superintendant GMSH-16, appealed to the community and health workers, to work in tandem to nullify the breeding of Aedes to prevent dengue. Vandana also flagged-off various teams for checking of coolers, anti-larval activities, anti-adult activities and for mega announcement for general awareness of public.
Multi-level parkings at HUDA sectors soon
Chandigarh: The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has planned to provide multi-level parking facilities in the residential sectors of HUDA in the State. The decision was taken on Wednesday, during an Interactive Session, presided over by the Haryana Chief Secretary, SC Choudhary with the members of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and entrepreneurs in New Delhi.
Notifications to remit stamp duty in Haryana
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government, on Wednesday, issued notification to remit the stamp duty in whole chargeable under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, on the instruments pertaining to transfer of immovable property within family by an owner during his lifetime to any of the blood relations and between spouses. While stating this, an official spokesman said the State Government has taken this decision with the objective of reducing litigation among siblings and for empowering women.
Ensure Court notices disposal on time: Haryana
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has issued directions to ensure that each notice and summons, received from the court, is disposed of within specific time. The concerned officers and official have also been directed to attend the courts on the date fixed along with complete records of the case. An official spokesman on Wednesday said that the officials have been notified to submit their affidavits, replies and written statements in the Courts at least three working days prior to the date fixed for court hearings.
Notifications over use of Red light beacon
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has issued notifications regarding the use of beacon on the top front of vehicles carrying dignitaries and senior officers on Wednesday. A spokesman of Transport Department said that those who have been authorised to use red light with flasher included the Governor, Chief Minister, former Governors, Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Speaker of Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board, former CMs, leader of Opposition, judges of Punjab and Haryana High Court and lokayukta. Similarly, those who have been authorised to use red light without the flasher included State Election Commissioner, Deputy Speaker of Vidhan Sabha, Ministers of State, Advocate General, Chief Secretary, Deputy Ministers and Chairman, Haryana Public Service Commission
Shree Raj Mahal’s new range of Bangles
Chandigarh: Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers has launched luxury collection of bangles. This range of bangles include classic and contemporary designs of desirable gold & diamond bangles, cuffs.
0.04% Outstanding Claims Ratio for max
Chandigarh: Max life Insurance has announced a milestone achievement of 0.04% Outstanding Claims Ratio in the FY 2013-14. This is amongst the best performance in claims management in the Indian life Insurance Sector. In absolute numbers, this means that as on March 31, 2014, Max was left with just four outstanding claims. Max also achieved average claims settlement turnaround time of just 6 days against 30 days permissible as per the regulations.