Punjab Guv, CM, Dy CM greet people on eId
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Shivraj V Patil on Monday greeted the people of Punjab and Chandigarh on the eve of Id-ul-Fitr. In his message, Patil said that the festival marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramzan and brings to the fore the noble instincts in people. Id-ul-Fitr evokes feelings of brotherhood, compassion and sharing in all and strengthens the pluralistic bonds of our composite society. In his message, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal appealed the people to celebrate this joyous festival collectively by rising above parochial considerations of caste, colour, creed and religion. Greeting the Punjabis, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said the festival commemorates brotherhood, amity and the spirit of sharing. It reflects the true spirit of our composite culture. He called upon people to celebrate the festival rising above their religious affiliations. “May the festival strengthen our resolve to promote tolerance and peace and live in harmony,” Badal added.
Punjab amends grievance redressal panels
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Monday partially amended District Grievances Redressal Committees of some districts. Ajit Singh Kohar, Transport Minister has been appointed Chairman of Ropar and Sri Muktsar Sahib District Grievances Redressal Committee, Gulzar Singh Ranike, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister of Tarn Taran, Surjit Singh Rakhara, Water Supply and Sanitation Minister of Fatehgarh Sahib, Saranjit Singh Dhillon, Irrigation Minister of Fazilka, Sohan Singh Thandal, Jail and Tourism Minister of Ferozepur, Daljit Singh Cheema, Education Minister of SBS Nagar and Jathedar Tota Singh as Chairman of District Grievances Redressal Committee of Gurdaspur.
Jaguar XJ drives into Chandigarh, ludhiana
Chandigarh: Jaguar has announced the launch of the 2014 Jaguar XJ in Chandigarh and ludhiana, after its introduction to the Indian market last month. The XJ 3.0l diesel will be available in two derivatives, the Premium luxury and Portfolio and is locally manufactured at its Pune plant. New features in the Jaguar XJ include the upgraded rear seat comfort pack with three massage seat functions, increased rear headroom, electric rear side window blinds, lED reading lights, 25.9 cm (10.2) rear infotainment screens and a new rear business table. Prices for the Jaguar XJ 3.0 Diesel Premium luxury are Rs 92,86,192 (ex-Showroom Chandigarh) & Rs 94.27 lakh
(ex-Showroom ludhiana) and the Jaguar XJ 3.0 Diesel Portfolio starts from Rs 9,945,017 (EX showroom Chandigarh) and Rs 100.96 lakh (ex-showroom ludhiana)
Trilium Mall promises exciting prizes
Amritsar: ‘Shop Karaange Prize Jitaange’ shopping campaign by Trilium Mall Amritsar promises exciting prizes and gives opportunity to shoppers spending up to Rs 2,500 and above to enroll in a lucky draw contest and take home the splendid Mahindra Centro and Hyundai Eon D-lite. The last day of the campaign is August 3.
‘Jis lahore Nahin Dekhya’ staged at Army base
Chandimandir: The State Bank of India, Chandigarh circle on Monday took an initiative to cement its relationship with its largest group of customers, the Indian Army by organising play Jis lahore Nahin Dekhya at Chandimandir. The bank is showcasing the play at 12 Military Stations of Western and Northern Commands for officers and men. This is a presentation by Ank, a production house started by late Dinesh Thakur, eminent film and theatre personality and presently managed by his wife Preeta Mathur. The group presented heart touching story of a Hindu lady in lahore who suffers during Partition in 1947. She resists leaving her own house which then was awarded to a displaced Muslim family. The lady has to combat many attempts made by local antisocial elements but at the end humanity somehow saves her. This play enthralled the Army personnel and touched their humane sentiments. The play will captivate audiences at 12 military stations — Chandimandir, Ambala, Patiala, Hisar, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mamoon, Yol Camp, Nagrota and Udhampur from July 27 to August 9.
submit progress reports: Punjab to depts
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Monday asked all departments to submit the progress reports of the respective departments for the month of June immediately. A spokesman of the Punjab Government said that a decision had been taken in the meeting held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister that all departments would have to submit their monthly progress reports before the CM and Chief Secretary but reports of June have not been received yet. Department of general administration has asked all departments to submit their progress reports of June month within three days so that the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary could review the reports.
Sukhbir to hold Sangat Darshan tomorrow
Chandigarh: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal would hold ‘Sangat Darshan’ on July 30, Wednesday at Punjab Bhawan, Sector 3 Chandigarh, from 11 am onwards. Badal has already directed the State officials to remain present during ‘Sangat Darshan’ for on the spot redressal of grievances.
Diarrhoea Control Fortnight in Haryana
Chandigarh: National Health Mission, Haryana and Health Department launched ‘Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight’ campaign in the State. The campaign was launched by Health Minister Haryana Rao Narender Singh on Monday by distributing ORS packets and showing green flag to the publicity van. The campaign will be held from July 29 to August 8 in the State to bring awareness to general public about the use and advantages of ORS and zinc tablets. The aim of this campaign is to “Achieve zero mortality due to diarrhoea”.
Vigilance nabs AETC driver taking bribe
Chandigarh: Vigilance Bureau (VB), Punjab on Monday nabbed a private driver of Assistant Excise and Taxation Commissioner (Mobile Wing), Patiala, red-handed, while accepting bribe money Rs 20,000 on the complaint of Sukhdev Singh of Sangrur. According to officials of VB, Richhipal alias Jaspal Singh, working as private driver of AETC (Mobile Wing), Patiala, was demanding Rs 20,000 as bribe besides the Government fee for plying his loaded trucks, failing which, he threatened to stop the movement of his trucks and accused Richhipal Singh alias Jaspal Singh was arrested red-handed, while accepting bribe of Rs 20,000 on behalf of Assistant Excise and Taxation Commissioner (Mobile Wing), Patiala.
Haryana Cabinet meet on wednesday
Chandigarh: Haryana Cabinet will meet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on July 30 at 10 am in Chandigarh instead of July 29.
implement RTE Act: Haryana school ed dept
Chandigarh: Haryana School Education Department has issued instructions for effective implementation of Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 and Haryana RTE Rules 2011 for the children of migrant labourers working at the sites of brick kilns, agriculture fields, seasonal industries and construction sites. A provision has been made that such children do not drop out with change of site by their parents and they get admission in appropriate class in the schools in their own village or State or next site.