MANSA RAM PARHAR APPOINTED DG OF PSPCl
Chandigarh: Mansa Ram Parhar on Tuesday joined as the Director General of Punjab State Power Corporation limited (PSPCl). A spokesman of PSPCl said that Parhar has remained as Chief Engineer of Operation & Maintenance at Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant lehra Mohabat in 2011-12 and 2012-13. He was also awarded with GHTP lehra Mohabat award for these two consecutive years for his performance. He has expertise in Thermal Generation. While joining as Director General of PSPCl, Parhar thanked Punjab Govt for reposing faith in him and assured that he will work in the best interest of corporation and try to surpass the assigned targets and achieve still higher goals.
PUNJAB INVITES APPlICATIONS FOR 1-YEAR PGDCA
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has invited applications for one-year PGDCA (Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Application) and four months Certificate Course (Certificate Course in computer operation and application). The eligible candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC) category can obtain and submit the application forms free of cost at various Cal-C centres in the State. Gulzar Singh Ranike, Welfare Minister said that the applicant’s total family annual income should be up to Rs3 lakh. He added that for both the courses total 1,500 students from across the State would get free computer education. Total 25 Cal-C centres in 12 districts would provide free education. The eligible candidates can submit their applications till October 27, 2014 in respective Cal-C centres.
FEROZEPUR TOP OF THE HEAP IN PADDY PROCUREMENT
Chandigarh: Ferozepur in Punjab is on top of paddy procurement as total 4,22,069 tonnes of paddy has been procured during this ongoing paddy procurement operations in the State. Jalandhar and Kapurthala remained on second and third positions with the total procurement of 3,31,353 tonnes and 3,23,852 tonnes of paddy respectively. A spokesman said that 35, 38,662 tonnes of paddy has been procured in all the 1,806 purchase centres till last evening. The Government agencies procured 34, 24,136 tonnes (96.8%) and the private agencies procured 1, 14,526 tonnes (3.2%) so far. PUNGRAIN has maintained its lead amongst the Government agencies and had procured the maximum 10,03,484 (29.3%) tonne paddy in the mandis of State whereas MARKFED remained on second number.
HOlY WONDER SCHOOl CElEBRATES A ‘QUIET’ DIWAlI
Chandigarh: The Holy Wonder Smart School, on Tuesday celebrated Diwali with the message of anti-cracker Diwali. During the occasion, students were educated about the ill-effects of burning crackers and advocate the idea of celebrating Diwali with candles, sweets and non-polluting green crackers available in markets. Fancy dress, rangoli making competitions were also organised in the school. The students displayed their creativity by making intricate designs of candles and diyas. Chairman Charan Singh applauded the students for their active participation. The harmful effects of crackers to health and environment were brought to the forefront by chairman Charan Singh.
HOME GUARDS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE MARTYRS
Chandigarh: A Commemoration Parade was organised at Chandigarh Home Guards Headquarters, Sector 17, in memory of the martyred companions. October 21st is the day of remembrance of the martyred companions, who laid down their lives during duty. On this occasion, a two-minute silence was held to salute the memory of Comrades who sacrificed their lives. Deputy Inspector General of Chandigarh Police, AS Cheema, paid homage to their departed comrades at the Martyrs Memorial Site. On October 21, 1959, a police party of Indian police force was attacked by Chinese troops at national frontiers in the ladakh region and 10 CRPF jawans were killed. Since then, this day is celebrated as Martyrdom Day.
ANANDA SPA INSTITUTE’S NEW BATCHES TO BEGIN
Chandigarh: Ananda Spa Institute has announced its new batches for eight-week diploma in Ayurvedic Spa Therapies starting November 1, 2014 and sixteen week Spa Diploma starting November 1. Batches are also available monthly between November and February 2015. Spas and Health Retreats is one of the fast growing businesses globally and there is a huge demand for well-trained spa therapists both in India as well as abroad.