Punjab Vigilance nabs Patwari in graft case
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Thursday nabbed a Patwari red-handed while accepting bribe of Rs.4000. Patwari Ajit Ram, posted at Revenue Area Malewal, Tehsil Balachaur, district SBS Nagar was caught on the complaint of Harbhaj Ram of village Garle Dhaahan, district SBS Nagar. Harbhaj Ram has lodged a complaint against Patwari Ajit Ram for demanding bribe for demarcation of his land. A spokesperson said that on the tip off, a trap was laid by the Vigilance Bureau Unit, SBS Nagar, which was led by DSP Joginder Pal. The accused Patwari was nabbed red-handed, while receiving bribe of Rs.4000 from the complainant.
PU to organise PU Book Fair from August 25
Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh would host PU Book Fair from August 25 to 29 at the ground in front of the library in PU. The Book Fair is being organized first time at this level by the AC Joshi library. PU librarian Dr Raj Kumar informed that more than 40 reputed national and international Publishers and Distributors such as Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Sage, Wiley, NBT, Karger, British Council, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla, Rampur Raza library, UP, JoVE, etc. have booked their participation in the event, displaying their latest stock. All the five days of Book Fair will be studded with literary, socio-cultural programs involving luminaries drawn from the respective fields. Author interactive session by Chandigarh Sahitya Academy and talks by PGI doctors on eye donation, organ donation, healthy way of living, drug de addiction etc. are the highlights of the several events during the Fair.
Haryana Cabinet meet
Chandigarh: The Haryana Cabinet would meet under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda at 5 pm on August 25.
Gang of motorcycle lifters busted
Chandigarh: The anti auto-theft team of Haryana Police have arrested three members of a gang of motorcycle lifters including a purchaser of stolen vehicles in Karnal and recovered 17 motorcycles and an Activa scooter from their possession. A spokesman of Police Department said that the arrested persons included Jamshed and Fareed, both residents of Odri, Shamli in Uttar Pradesh and Rajkumar alias Nanha, a resident of Gondar. He said acting swiftly, police laid nakas at NDRI chowk, Karnal and attested Jamshed and Fareed with two stolen motorcycles. During remand, both accused confessed having committed the crime of theft and also revealed their involvement in 15 other such cases of crime. They also informed about Rajkumar alias Nanha, who purchased stolen vehicles from them. Police team also nabbed Rajkumar alongwith stolen vehicles.
Haryana FDA manages conviction of 7 persons
Chandigarh: Haryana Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has got seven persons including two chemists, three wholesalers, a manufacturer and an authorised signatory convicted in four cases decided by different courts in the State recently. A spokesman of the FDA said that two chemists of Dabwali have been got convicted by the FDA as they were found guilty under various sections of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) and Drug Act.
Ambuja Cement’s Customer Support’s eyes on Punjab
Chandigarh: Ambuja Cement’s Customer Support Group (CSG) is strengthening its focus in Punjab through technical assistance and value added services for customers, masons and construction professionals including architects, civil Engineers and project managers. It plans to train 18000 masons and 15000 contractors with certified construction courses by 2020 across India. Ambuja Cement has also been instrumental in providing certified courses to 25 masons and 926 contractors in the State till date. The company has also launched its second Ambuja Knowledge Centre (AKC) in ludhiana which regularly organizes technical lectures and workshops for construction professionals by internal technical faculties and by also inviting external technical experts. Yogesh Barot, Head – North, Customer Support Group, said, construction sector is the largest sector after agriculture for employment of unskilled and semi-skilled workers but no formal training is provided to masons in the region.
Property show in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: IndiaProperty.com is all set to announce the 43rd Edition of its flagship property show, Gruhapravesh in Chandigarh on August 23 & 24. The event will showcase over 50 new projects across segments from 20 top builders of the city. The overall footfall count is expected to reach the 5,000 mark and the event is expected to garner a total spot bookings number of Rs.30 crore. Top builders of the city like TDI, Ashiana, Ansal API & Escon Arena will be showcasing their projects at Gruhapravesh 2014.
Himalayan Harley-Davidson’s new address
Chandigarh: Himalayan Harley-Davidson, Chandigarh has relocates to Elante Mall, marking its presence at the heart of the city. The new address spans across 2800 sq. ft. and has an elaborate display section for motorcycles, accessories and merchandise. The dealership will cater to requirements of customers from the tricity area as well as from bordering cities of Jalandhar, ludhiana, and Patiala amongst others.
HP Min for inclusion of HP under Dev Programme
Shimla: Himachal Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dhani Ram Shandil has urged the Government of India to include Himachal Pradesh under Multi Sectoral Development Programme for the welfare of minorities in the State. He raised this demand with Union Minister for Minority Affairs Najma Heptulla at New Delhi. He apprised the Minister that Himachal Pradesh had not been included under this Programme being implemented by the Central Government and as a result of this the minorities in the State were not able to take benefits of this Programme. He said that the State had around 4.5 percent population of minority communities. Shandil also demanded for opening of atleast two residential schools in the State for the children of minority communities so as to facilitate them in getting higher education
Medical Workshop organized
Chandigarh: A workshop on ‘Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)’ was organized at PGIMER, Chandigarh, on Thursday. During the workshop, Dr. Ravul Jindal, Director, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mohali discussed about on symptoms, its risk factors, causes and the treatment options. Dr Jindal said that AAA incidence increases with age and it occurs 4-5 times more frequently in males as compared to females. Up to 50% of patients with untreated aneurysms which are greater than 5.5 cm will die of rupture in a 5-year period. Dr. Jindal also informed about the common symptoms and the tests recommended for correct diagnosis of AAA during the workshop.
HP raises demand for international airport
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has raised the demand for international airport facility and creation of a separate Authority for promotion of tourism activities in a systematic manner in the state. Vice Chairperson of State Tourism Development Board Vijay Singh Mankotia raised these demand while participating in the National Conference of Tourism Ministers organized at New Delhi. He said that Himachal Pradesh was one of the prime tourist destinations in the country and there was need for strengthening the air services. He said that the flights for Shimla, Bhuntar and Kangra were not regular due to which high end tourists were not able to come to the State. He demanded for development of more airstrips and an international airport in the State to cater to the needs of domestic and foreign tourists.