No more annual visits to banks
Chandigarh: As part of a new initiative launched by the Union Government, all pensioners and family pensioners of the armed forces are required to register for Aadhaar-based biometric verification to overcome the need of yearly visit to bank for life certificate verification. All pensioners will accordingly need to register themselves at a camp being organised at Khetrapal Officers’ Institute for Officers and at Jadunath Sainik Institute for JCO/OR at Chandimandir from 26 to 29 November between 9 am to 5 pm. Pensioners will need to carry Aadhaar card, PPO number, telephone number and pension account number. Chandigarh has been chosen as one of the hubs to commence implementation of this novel project.
‘Swaranjali’ by Institute for the Blind
Chandigarh: A cultural programme ‘Swaranjali 2014’ will be presented by the students of the Institute for the Blind, Vatika School for Deaf and Dumb, and students from various other Government and private schools of Chandigarh at Tagore Theatre on November 25. The programme will be organised by Satyug Darshan Sangeet Kala Kendra, Chandigarh in collaboration with Department of Information, Public Relations and Cultural Affairs, Haryana. Swaranjali 2014 would have diverse cultural programme starting from classical vocal, classical South Indian dances, Indian Punjabi folk to Korean folk fan dance.
Cane crushing in Panipat starts
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for Cooperation Bikram Singh Yadav said that Haryana Cooperative Sugar Mills at Panipat started cane crushing from November 19 and so far, 63,000 quintals of cane has been crushed and 2,250 quintals sugar has been produced. He said that Panipat Cooperative Sugar mill was crushing 16,300 quintals of cane in a day.
SI caught red-handed by Haryana Vigilance
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught Suresh Kumar, Sub-Inspector posted at police station Bhupani district Faridabad red-handed while accepting bribe of `5,000. A case under Section 7/13 of Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused.
Doctors discuss ‘matters of the heart’
Chandigarh: Ace Heart & Vascular Institute, Mohali in association with Chandigarh Physician Forum and Punjab Medical Council hosted its 3rd annual conference, ‘Matters of the Heart’ here. This included lectures by a distinguished faculty from North India. Course Director Puneet K Verma drew attention of the medical fraternity to the growing epidemic of cardiovascular diseases in India and the challenges of treating these illnesses. With India now branded as the ‘world capital’ of diabetes, the physician community was educated on the safety profile and effective use of conventional and the new blood sugar-lowering drugs by
Dr Gaganpriya from Ivy Hospital. Dr R Muralidharan from Fortis Hospital, Mohali threw light on the emerging controversies surrounding the use of lipid lowering drugs.
Suneet Singh Tuli feted with ‘award of honour’
Amritsar: Suneet Singh Tuli, President & CEO, DataWind was felicitated by the Chief Khalsa Diwan with ‘Award of Honour’ for his efforts and dedication in creating greater access to education through use of technology at the recently concluded 65th World Sikh Educational conference. Chief Minister, Punjab Prakash Singh Badal, presented the award to him.
Escorts rolls out 4x4 Farmtrac Heritage series
Chandigarh: Escorts showcased the European version of its new Farmtrac 6050 4x4, a part of Heritage tractor series which offers safe haulage operations even in extreme conditions with extra power, style and comfort here. Having a successful foray at Agritechnica, the world’s biggest exhibition for agricultural machinery and equipment, at Hanover, Germany, Escorts Farmtrac Heritage Series is now being offered for the farmers of Punjab.
Veterinary polyclinics at Barnala, fazilka
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has approved the construction of three district-level veterinary polyclinics. Animal Husbandry Minister, Gulzar Singh Ranike, said the State Government would construct three state-of-the-art District level veterinary polyclinics at Barnala, Fazilka and Pathankot to facilitate cattle rearers. A budget of `8.15 crore has been approved for this project. He said this would prove a boon for the progressive farmers in the field of animal husbandry and dairy farming.
Apointment letters to 249 recruits
Chandigarh: The local Bodies Department of Punjab on Monday handed over appointment letters to 249 candidates, recruited in the department on various ranks. Anil Kumar Joshi, local Bodies’ Minister, said among the candidates who were given the job letter included 17 SDOs, 123 JEs, 36 Sanitary Inspectors, 33 Accountants and 36 Draftsman/Head Draftsman. He said with the recruitment of this staff the working of the department would be streamlined and service delivery system would become effective. He expressed satisfaction that with the appointment of Accountants the double entry system would be implemented more efficiently with precision.
Cadila conducts scientific conclave
Chandigarh: Cadila Pharmaceuticals organised the country’s biggest-ever scientific conclave IAMICON 2014 (Indravadan Ambalal Modi Innovation Conclave) in Chandigarh to celebrate Innovation and Excellence in the Pharmaceuticals and life Sciences sector. Covering 50 cities across India, IAMICON 2014 will focus on advances in the treatment of Tuberculosis and Cardiovascular diseases. Dr Durga Devi and Dr Saujatya Chakraborty (DM Cardiology), Gold Medalists from PGI Chandigarh this year, were conferred the ‘Indravadan Ambalal Modi Academic Excellence Award’, which was presented by Chief Guest Dr HK Bali. Dr BS Bhatia was Chairperson for the sessions on ‘Cardiovascular Risk Management’ and ‘Recent Advancements in Tuberculosis’. Conceived to celebrate Innovation and Excellence in the Pharmaceuticals and life Sciences sector, IAMICON will bring together the world’s brightest minds in Medical Science to discuss and disseminate the latest updates in Science and Medicine.