No PUNJAB DY CM’s SANGAT DARSHAN today
Chandigarh: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal will not hold "Sangat Darshan" at Punjab Bhawan Chandigarh on Wednesday, September 3, due to public holiday on account of Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji.
PUNJAB govt APPOINTS PANEl of INVESTIGATION officers
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has appointed a panel of investigation officers for investigation under Rules 1970 Punjab Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal). A Communiqué has already been issued to all heads of the departments in this regard. A spokesman of Punjab Government said that the panel of retired officers included SS Talwar (Retd IAS), BR Bansal, Retd Additional District and Session Judge, BC Gupta, Retd PSS and Amarjit Singh Kataria, Retd Additional District and Session Judge.
WOMEN panel gets 5 Non-official members
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has nominated five non-official members of Haryana State Commission for Women. An official spokesman said that a notification in this regard has been issued. The newly nominated members are Mrs Bala Dhankar, Mrs Chander Kanta Ganotra, Mrs Pooja Sharma, Mrs Raj Bala and Mrs Parvesh Rana. He said that Mrs Raja Bala and Mrs Parvesh Rana have been nominated for the second time. The Government had filled up the vacancies of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson in May this year. Now, the Commission would be able to work more efficiently and discharge its functions more effectively to safeguard the interest of women, he added.
ORIENTATION FOR NEWlY QUAlIFIED caS ORGANISED
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Branch of ‘The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India’ (ICAI) on Tuesday organised an orientation programme for the newly qualified Chartered Accountants. It was organised to empower these new CAs with the involvement of deliverables from top management in Corporate world and face to face with them to understand the expectations of industry. Over 150 newly qualified CAs from North India attended the program. In his welcome addressing, Uma Kant Mehta, Chairman, ICAI, Chandigarh Branch stressed upon that Industry looks for is not only a good academic record but also a person with a good attitude, all-round personality and good communication skills. Sanjay Tandon, Chairman and Managing Director of Competent Group of Industries stressed upon the need of CA expertise in current economic scenario. “Accounting system is very crucial for the promotion of the economy. We need to be trusted and work with a positive attitude. And this could be the reason why Indian CAs have emerged as complete business solution providers and are recognized globally,” he said.
Harcharan holds additional charge of DRT
Chandigarh: Union Ministry of Finance, has assigned additional Charge of Debts Recovery Tribunal -1, having jurisdiction States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh to Harcharn Singh, Presiding judge, Debts Recovery Tribunal - Punjab. With this new assignment Singh will now look after and adjudicate the cases of the State of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and union Territory of Chandigarh.
Patwari gets TWO-year jail for bRIBEry
Chandigarh: The Court of Additional Session Judge, RN Bharti, Faridabad has convicted Bijender, Patwari, District Revenue Office, Faridabad to undergo two years of imprisonment and fine of `10,000 in a bribe case. A spokesman of the State Vigilance Bureau, Haryana said that a case had been registered against him under Prevention of Corruption Act.
Blood Donation at Haryana Secretariat on Sept 18
Chandigarh: A Blood Donation Camp will be organised by the Blood Bank Society, Chandigarh at Haryana Civil Secretariat on September 18 from 10 am onwards. Haryana Chief Secretary, Shakuntla Jakhu has urged all the Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Managing Directors of Boards and Corporations located at Chandigarh and Panchkula to personally take interest in the blood camp and motivate at least 10 officers or officials for this noble cause.
Norton flags off ‘Security on Wheels' Chandigarh: Norton by Symantec has launched ‘Security on Wheels' campaign, an initiative to promote online safety among Indian consumers. As part of this initiative, a customized Norton Van will visit 13 cities across North India over 41 days. Ritesh Chopra, Country Manager, said, “While Indian consumers are getting more internet and smartphone savvy, their online habits do not indicate an increase in their security awareness levels. According to the Norton Report 2013, 62 percent of online adults have been victims of cyber crime and or negative online situation last year. With the 'Security on Wheels' initiative, we wish to connect with the Indian consumers, educate them on the changing threat landscape and empower them to keep their information safe."
MCM Photography club celebrates 3rd Anniversary
Chandigarh: A workshop on Fundamentals of Photography was organised by MCM Photography Club to induct new members and familiarise them with the basics of photography. The workshop which also marked the 3rd anniversary of the club was addressed by Navneet Saxena, a city based professional photographer who discussed the camera, its parts and working, different types of lenses, camera accessories, rules of composition etc. The lecture was followed by an intriguing workshop wherein the students applied their knowledge in scrutinizing the technical and creative details of the photographs shown to them. Dr. Puneet Bedi, Principal of the college said “Photography is what gives you a stationary moment of thought in this fast paced world. I am glad so many students are coming forward and embracing this passion.
HP sanctions export of surplus stock of fuel wood
Shimla: Himachal Forest Minister Thakur Singh Bharmouri on Tuesday said the State Government had given sanction to State Forest Corporation for export of surplus stock of fuel wood outside the State. Bharmaouri said that after catering to the need of fuel wood in tribal areas of the State besides various departments and domestic consumers, corporation will be able to export surplus fuel wood after fulfilling codal formalities. Forest Corporation had been demanding for the same since long. Vice chairman of the Corporation Kewal Singh Pathania thanked the Forest Minister and said that the step will help in enhancing the income of the corporation.
Teachers’ Day as Black Day in KU
Kurukshetra: A meeting of Executive Council (EC) Kurukshetra University Teachers’ Association was held in KUTA office under the leadership of President of KUTA. It was unanimously decided to observe the Teachers’ Day on September 5, 2014 as black day. The University teachers have expressed resentment over the biased and discriminatory attitude of the Haryana Government They have criticised the state government for not adopting the UGC- MHRD notification and granting the benefit in the age of superannuation from 60 to 65 years. KUTA Secretary Dr. Avnesh Verma said that on teachers day, they will wear black badges and the struggle will continue. Dr Anil Gupta President KUTA said no teacher will participate in any official function organized by the University Administration. On this occasion.