7 Punjab IPS officers transferred
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Monday issued posting and transfer orders of the seven IPS officers with immediate effect. Dinkar Gupta, IPS, ADGP/Security and additional charge of ADGP/law & Order has been given further additional charge of ADGP/Provisioning. Besides this, Gaurav Yadav, IGP/Counter Intelligence has been given additional charge of IGP-cum-Director, SSG, Punjab, Chandigarh and Special Protection Unit, Praveen Kumar Sinha has been posted as IGP/Provisioning, Pramod Ban as IGP/Security, Punjab, Chandigarh and additional charge of IGP-cum-Commissioner of Police, ludhiana, SK Singh as DIG/IRB, Punjab, Patiala, Nilabh Kishore, as DIG/Investigation and Cyber Crime, Punjab , Chandigarh and Mukhwinder Singh Chhina, IPS as DIG/Security.
Motor Union delegation meets transport Min
Chandigarh: A delegation of Punjab Motor Union under the leadership of Avtar Henry on Monday met Transport Minister Ajit Singh Kohar and submitted a memorandum of demands. Delegation demanded the relaxation in Motor Vehicle Tax, exemption in diesel VAT, 50 per cent deduction in Bus Stand fees with their other demands. Kohar said SAD-BJP Government was committed to protect the interests of all the sections of the society. The Minister thanked the private bus operators of the union and assured them that their demands would be resolved on priority basis.
Wreath-laying ceremony at War Memorial
Chandigarh: On the occasion of Golden Jubilee of 1965 Indo-Pak war, a wreath-laying ceremony was conducted at War Memorial, Air Force Station, Chandigarh on Monday. Wreath was laid by Air Commodore SK Indoria, Air Officer Commanding, 12 Wing, Air Force. Air Commodore Indoria said that it was time to reminisce the sacrifices and bravery of those who took part to commemorate this momentous occasion. He added that during 1965 War, the 12 Wing, Air Force participated in the war from early Aug 1965 till end of Sep 1965 by providing the air transport support role. Both the transport squadron were heavily involved in mobilisation of ground forces from central India to North and Western sector. The only helicopter unit of the station was carrying out continuous detachments from bases in Rajasthan and Gujrat sector. A brief presentation on Air Force Role in 1965 War was given by 12 Wing, Air Force. Few veterans shared their experiences with Air Force personnel during high tea. The celebration ceremony ended with presentation of mementos to all veterans.
DIC official caught taking bribe
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested a Function Manager of District Industrial Centre (DIC), while accepting bribe of Rs 5,000. An official spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau said that Ranjodh Singh, Functional Manager DIC, Moga was caught on the complaint of Major Singh of District Moga. The complainant alleged that Ranjodh was demanding bribe of Rs 10,000 for not paying the royalty in a mining activity done by him. He accused that the first instalment of the bribe to the tune of Rs 5,000 was already paid to him and the second installment was to be paid on Monday. On the tip off, a trap was laid by the team of Vigilance Bureau and the accused was caught red-handed while receiving the bribe.
Action to remove illegal encroachments
SAS Nagar: The Deputy Commissioner of SAS Nagar, Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu, said strict action will be taken to remove illegal encroachments from common lands in SAS Nagar district. During a meeting with officers of revenue department to review the work of removing illegal encroachments form the common lands in district SAS Nagar, Sidhu directed the officers that strict action should be taken for the pending cases of illegal encroachments as the defaulters do not bother for the warrants issued to them. Besides, he also directed the officers of revenue departments to perform their duties with transparency so that general public should not face any problem while getting records and registration of their lands.
Culinary Workshop at Ambedkar Institute
Chandigarh: A four-day culinary development workshop, under Management Development Programme, began at the Dr Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition, on Monday. The workshop is being organised in association with Indian Culinary Forum and Indian Federation of Culinary association as a part of silver jubilee celebrations at the Institute premises. Renowned chefs from the country will take part in the workshop. On the first day, Chef Shashank Khanna (Senior CDP) le Méridien, New Delhi, demonstrated on bakery and confectionery where around 500 participants, including students and faculty from various colleges of Northern India, attended.
NHRC’s Open Hearing camp rescheduled
Chandigarh: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has rescheduled its three-day Open Hearing Camp at Chandigarh from October 29-31 to November 26-28. The camp will be organised to consider the pending cases and to discuss important human rights issues relating to the States of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Union Territory of Chandigarh. This open hearing camp aims to ensure speedy disposal of cases targeting towards better protection and promotion of human rights.
Bajaj launches KTM RC series of sports bikes
Chandigarh: Bajaj Auto announced the launch of KTM RC series of supersport motorcycles, the RC 390 and the RC 200. With more than 240 World Championship titles, KTM-Europe’s No 1 Motorcycle Brand comes from a rich world of motorcycle racing and all KTM motorcycles are built with direct race experience fed into them.
Amit Nandi, sr vice president, Bajaj Probiking, said, “KTM has grown by 120 per cent in the current financial year. With the RC’s we expect KTM to be by far the fastest growing motorcycle brand in India.”
Dell kicks off ‘Halla Bol’ campaign
Chandigarh: Dell India has announced the Dell “Halla Bol” campaign aimed at engaging and energising the consumer retail channel on Dell’s consumer range of products and services. This retail program is designed to directly engage with the retail channel to help them get the most out of the upcoming festive season. The programme also strives to empower partners with additional sales support to maximise their profitability and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
FashionAndYou, FTV celebrate Fashion Nights
Chandigarh: Fashionandyou.com, in collaboration with FTV celebrated the launch of Fashion Nights with a party at Chandigarh’s F-Bar. Fashion Nights will unveil fresh and fashionable party wear range every Friday at 6 pm on the flash sales website.
‘Obesity and osteoarthritis are related’
Amritsar: Dr Avtar Singh (chief Orthopaedics Surgeon Bone & Joint Replacement specialist) at Amandeep Hospital in Amritsar said that research had found a strong association between obesity and osteoarthritis. Excess weight puts stress on joints, causing them to break down, and inflammation associated with obesity adds to the damage.