‘Follow Guru TegH Bahadur’s teachings’
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil and Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday exhorted the people to follow high ideals of secularism, humanism, compassion, tolerance and the spirit of self-sacrifice as preached and practiced by the Sikhs’ ninth master, Guru Tegh Bahadur. Paying glorious tributes on Guru’s martyrdom day, Patil said that this historic day was a solemn occasion to perpetuate ethos of peace, harmony and national integration as propagated by him. Badal appealed to the people to observe this sacred occasion by displaying spirit of harmony and social cohesion to strengthen the unity and integrity of our country. Deputy Chief Minister and SAD president Sukhbir Badal and Punjab Congress chief also called upon the people to follow ideals of secularism, humanism and spirit of sacrifice as preached and practiced by Hind Di Chaadar.
Punjab to augment 66 kV transmission network
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Sunday initiated work on the augmentation of 66 KV network in the State. In the second phase, important power lines of 66 KV load transmitting power to major cities and villages including industrial units would be further extended. It is aimed at ensuring quality and uninterrupted power supply to all types of existing and perspective electricity consumers of the State. Spokesperson said that work would be executed by Punjab State Power Corporation limited in stipulated time period.
Bagha selected for Guru Ravidass Award
Chandigarh: Punjab Scheduled Caste Commission chairman Rajesh Bagha has been chosen for the coveted Guru Ravidass Ratan National Award-2014. He would be conferred the award by former Chief Justice of India Justice KG Balakrishnan at an impressive function to be organised by Babu Jagjivan Ram Kala Sanskriti and Sahitya Academy at New Delhi on November 25. Spokesperson said the jury of the academy has selected Bagha for his selfless service for the betterment of underprivileged and oppressed sections of the society. The academy has noted that Bagha had done commendable job for releasing the dues of post matric scholarship to the students of SC community.
Creation of monitoring committee notified
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has notified constitution of State-level monitoring committee for the duration of three years to look into reviewing the various aspects for the purpose of implementing National Child labour Welfare Project. Spokesperson of the State labour department said that this Committee had been constituted on the lines of Central Monitoring Committee and Punjab labour Minister Bhagat Chunni lal had been appointed its chairman. He said that the Chief Secretary or Secretary (as the case may be) of the labour Department would be the vice-chairman of the committee.
Workshop of dental surgeons held
Chandigarh: Haryana is the only State to provide the services of dental surgeons at its primary healthcare institutions across the State. Also, it is also probably the only State persisting with the Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Programme, said Dr Kamla Singh, Additional Director General, Health Services, Haryana, after inaugurating a workshop of dental surgeons on Sunday. About 250 dental surgeons from Sonepat, Mewat, Jind, Hisar, Jhajjar, Sirsa, Gurgaon, Rewari, Narnaul, Fatehabad and Bhiwani districts participated in the workshop which was organized to update dental surgeons, and make them aware of the new advancements and technologies so that they could make use of them, said Dr Singh. The department is conducting similar workshops every year to upgrade the skills of in-service doctors so that they could provide better patient care in the health institutions across the state. Another CDE programme has also been planned for November 30 for the remaining 10 districts.
Tandon apprises Shah about membership drive
Chandigarh: A meeting of all the State presidents, State membership in-charge and co-in-charge was held at BJP National headquarters under the chairmanship of party national president Amit Shah, to review the membership maha abhiyan. Chandigarh BJP president Sanjay Tandon while presenting the report of Chandigarh said that the membership campaign as well as drive was in full swing. The workshops at State, District and mandal level were organised. Besides this, the training camps were also organised for morcha and cell activists. The party has appointed district and mandal membership in-charge and co-in-charge. He also presented the campaign material prepared by Chandigarh unit, including the voice message by State president, to encourage others to join BJP.
Dr Sarabjeet singh honoured
Chandigarh: Prof Dr Sarabjeet Singh, an orthodontist of the region has received prestigious Dr PP Jacobs Award for the best scientific paper published for 2013 to 2014 at 49th Indian Orthodontic Conference, held at Kolkata on November 21 from the Governor of West Bengal. This research done on electromyography and bite force comes as a boon and a major relief for patients who show severe grinding of teeth, a problem common in today’s times. This research could throw light on the treatment aspect of patients who experience parafunctional habits, either awake or in sleep that exceed their adaptation capability. Dr Singh, an alumni of PGI Chandigarh is already a recipient of the National Award for Excellence the year 2014 in the field of dentistry.
Gillco Int’l School’s annual day celebrated
Mohali: The annual day of Gillco International School — Melange, showcasing the talent of students from kindergarten to Class VII was celebrated on Sunday at the school campus in Mohali. The cultural evening was well attended by over 500 audiences in the presence of Dr Daljit Singh Cheema, Education Minister, Punjab Government and Ranjit Singh Gill, Chairman of the Gillco Group. The spectacular two-hour event began with the traditional invocation to the almighty through a prayer dance performance. This was followed by the presentation of the annual school report by the Principal, Inderpreet Kaur, highlighting the achievements of the school.