BBMB surpasses power generation target
Chandigarh: Generation from BBMB Power Houses during last six months ending September, 2014 has surpassed the CEA (Central Electricity Authority) target by 14 per cent i.e. low cost green hydro energy generation of 6,408 MUs against the target of 5,627 MUs. This feat was facilitated by highly-motivated manpower coupled with optimal maintenance practices and water reservoir operations leading to effective utilisation of inflows, said a statement from BBMB. It said even individual plants i.e. Bhakra, Dehar & Pong have also exceeded plant-wise targets set by CEA. During the last four years, BBMB delivered excellent performance, annual energy generation being 10-26 per cent higher than CEA target besides winning numerous awards including three prestigious Silver/Bronze Shields from Ministry of Power, GOI for its Pong Power House inspite of ageing plant & depleting manpower.
Vigilance nabs Constable in graft case
Chandigarh: Vigilance Bureau, Punjab on Wednesday nabbed a constable red-handed while receiving bribe of Rs 10,000. A spokesperson of the Bureau said that Constable Bhupinder Singh posted at Police Station Bugha, District Fatehgarh Sahib was apprehended on the complaint of Kulwinder Singh of village Gallwatti, District Patiala. The complainant alleged that the constable was demanding bribe for cancellation of a case in which both the parties had already entered into mutual agreement. The spokesperson said that the complainant tipped off the police about the transaction of bribe. Acting on the tip-off, Vigilance Bureau caught the constable accepting bribe.
Building Inspector gets 4-yr jail for graft
Chandigarh: The court of Additional Session Judge, Kurukshetra Arun Kumar Singla has convicted Dinesh Kumar, Building Inspector, Municipal Committee, Pehowa in Kurukshetra to undergo four-year rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 15,000 in a bribe case. A spokesperson of State Vigilance Bureau, Haryana said that the accused Dinesh Kumar was caught red handed while accepting bribe of Rs 15,000 from complainant Sandeep Kumar, a resident of village Katwal in Sonipat in lieu of refund of security money of tower. A case was registered against the accused under Section 7/13 of Prevention of Corruption Act at Bureau’s police station at Ambala. Dinesh Kumar has also been dismissed from service from Municipal Committee, Pehowa.
BDPOs asked to visit villages twice a week
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government issued instructions to the Block Development and Panchayat Officers to visit the villages under their command area twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday, to review the development works and submit their reports. Sikandar Singh Maluka, Rural Development and Panchayat Minister, Punjab said Punjab Government was committed to implement the development schemes meant for the villages, so that they do not lag behind. The role of Block Development and Panchayat Officers assumed great significance. Even if they visit the villages just twice a week, they can solve many problems of the panchayats which are to be addressed at their level. The Minister said instructions have been issued to all the Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners not to schedule any meeting with the Block Development and Panchayat Officers on Tuesday and Thursday.
Bagha calls upon NGOs to coach SC students
Chandigarh: The chairman of Punjab Schedule Caste Commission Rajesh Bagha on Wednesday called upon NGOs to come forward to provide quality education to poor students belonging to oppressed classes and provide them specialised coaching to enable them to crack All India Competitive examinations. He said that it was imperative to focus on this area as 30 per cent Punjab youths belong to SCs.
‘Alcohol, Sugar major cause of obesity’
Mohali: A recent pan-India health study revealed that more than 27 per cent of patients with one or more cardiovascular risks and high levels of bad cholesterol, while 42.8 per cent have elevated blood triglycerides. Growing menace of obesity and poor lifestyle habits are also behind the heart diseases. Dr. Jasminder Singh, senior physician, Mohali Heart and Medical Centre explains, “Needless to say, challenges are multifaceted in curbing the burden of cardio vascular diseases in India. Cedentary lifestyles, wrong eating patterns, lack of regular physical activity and noncompliance to therapy when diagnosed with dyslipidemia have led to a steep rise in the number of people suffering from such diseases.” The study supported by Ranbaxy laboratories covered a total of 46,919 patients from 212 cities across India with one or more cardiovascular risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, family history of chronic heart disease, smokers and age above 50 years. “Excess calories, alcohol, or sugar in your body are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells in the body,” said Dr Sachin Verma, consultant physician. The study also revealed that 28 percent of the people have elevated cholesterol and 41 per cent had low levels of good cholesterol.
Guv appeals to people to join in Swachchh Bharat
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Governor Urmila Singh on Wednesday urged the people of the State to participate vigorously in ‘Mission Swachchh Bharat’ being launched on 2nd October on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The Governor said that proper directions had been issued in this regard for effective implementation of the programme. She said that under the Mission, besides taking the pledge, cleanliness campaign would be launched at State and district level. She urged the people to make the cleanliness a regular habit in life which would go a long way in making the country ‘Swachchh Bharat’
Tanishq announces Festive Gold Collection
Chandigarh: Jewellery brand Tanishq has announced the availability of a range of gold jewellery for the festive season. Starting from a weight of two grams, the collection celebrates freedom of choice and value. Tanishq is also offering gold coins on every gold purchase of 10gms and above and diamond jewellery purchase of Rs 10,000 and above.
New generation Scorpio launched
Chandigarh: Mahindra & Mahindra ltd unveiled the New Generation Scorpio in Chandigarh. It has built on a new platform and comes with contemporary, more aggressive exterior styling, luxurious blue-grey interiors and advanced technology features. Competitively priced at Rs 8.38 lakh, the New Generation Scorpio promises to take the Scorpio to the next level. The new cushion suspension technology and anti-roll technology will improve its handling significantly. It’s contemporary, more aggressive exteriors and premium interiors give it a new dimension. Pravin Shah, Chief Executive, Automotive Division & International Operations, M& M said, “Over the years we have regularly updated the product to ensure that the brand stays relevant.”