Haryana Govt to give land to advocates
Karnal: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar on Wednesday said the Government would consider giving some of the land to advocates which would become vacant after shifting of existing Karnal bus stand. The bus stand is being shifted to some other place. Addressing the advocates during a function organized by Bar Association at Karnal, Khattar exhorted them to help in providing easy and affordable justice to all especially the poor people. Those who settle disputes among plaintiff and complainant out of the court were successful advocates, he said. The CM also honoured 26 senior advocates on this occasion.
Four new buses of Haryana Roadways
Chandigarh: Haryana Transport Minister Karan Dev Kamboj has directed to introduce four new buses of Haryana Roadways on different routes in the state adding that it would facilitate common people especially girl students studying in schools and colleges. A special bus service has been introduced between Karnal and Kunjpura only for the girl students. Kamboj said other three buses have been introduced between village Mandhar and Karnal, Indri and Chandigarh and Yamunanagar and Gurgaon via village Mandhar.
Tri services training commands conference
Shimla: The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) hosted a two-day Conference of the three services at Headquarters Army Training Command, Shimla, which came to an end on Wednesday. The Conference was jointly chaired by lt Gen Sanjeev Madhok, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ARTRAC, Vice Admiral Surinder Pal Singh Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command and Air Marshal Ramesh Rai, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command, Air Force. This annual conference is a platform for the Armed Forces to brainstorm important Tri Services Training Issues and consolidate the determinants for change of Joint Training Paradigm for the future.
Punjab Vigilance nabs Patwari
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Wednesday nabbed a Patwari red handed while receiving bribe of `7500. Patwari Kuldip Kumar at Revenue area Mehron district Moga was nabbed on the complaint of Ravinder Kumar of village Mehron. The complainant alleged that the patwari was demanding bribe of `10,000 for mutation of land and the deal was struck at `8000. On the tip off by the complainant a team of vigilance bureau laid a trap and patwari Kuldip Kumar was nabbed red handed receiving bribe.
BSNl's National roaming STVs impressing all
Chandigarh: The newly launched national roaming Special Tariff Vouchers (STV) by Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited (BSNl), has received good response from across the country. G.S. Julka, Chief General Manager of Punjab Telcom Circle, said that BSNl had introduced STVs in different denominations of `5, `34, `67 and `92 with validity period of One, Five, 30 and 90 days respectively. He added that as per the plans, outgoing local and STD calls rate is 1.5 paise per second whereas the incoming calls are free. These STVs also provide free incoming calls in Delhi and Mumbai which are under the operational control of MTNl, he added.
Clean India hands over toilets to the village
Chandigarh: The NGO Clean India on Wednesday handed over the newly constructed toilets to the dispensary in Mauli Baidwan on the outskirts of Chandigarh for use of poor patients. Children working for “Clean India”, a voluntary organization under the aegis of “HEART Foundation” got together to construct toilets for this dispensary. Toilets were made with active participation of villagers and with close collaboration of the local Panchayat. Sarpanch and other members of the Panchayat were present on the occasion. At the handing over function of these toilets ,a public health education program to educate children was also organized. Shreya Bali, Class 10th who is a founder member of Clean India spearheaded the entire program. Speaking on this occasion she said that she said that Clean India has pledged to set up series of such facilities in different villages around the Tricity to create awareness about this problem.
Mercedes-Benz in Karnal
Karnal: With the new 3S dealership of Berkeley Motors in Karnal, Mercedes-Benz India now has 67 outlets in 37 cities. located at 117 Km stone, G.T. Road, Karnal, the dealership was inaugurated by Eberhard Kern, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Ranjeev Dahuja, Managing Director, Berkeley Motors limited. Kern said, “With the inauguration of this dealership, we will delight and fascinate our customers in Karnal with modern luxury. This also underlines Mercedes-Benz’s commitment in India and our pledge of extending the luxury automotive experience to the growing customer base in emerging markets”. Built over a period of 18 months with an investment of `20 crore, the outlet is spread over 60,000 sq. ft., and has an 11 car display. The showroom has integrated customer lounge with café Mercedes, kids’ corner, boutique display items and exclusive delivery area. .
Hyundai Motor donates `2 cr to PM’s Relief Fund
Chandigarh: Hyundai Motor India contributed `2 crores to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to support rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations for the people affected by the natural calamities in various parts of the country, a statement said here.
‘3 on 4 urban Indians stock unwanted gifts’
Chandigarh: Of the people who receive gifts in urban India, one out of every six receives gifts that are of no use to them. A whopping 88% people in Chandigarh keep their unwanted gifts, cluttering their homes with them. This and more was revealed by the Gift Me Not survey done by OlX.in and IMRB International. The survey defines unwanted gifts as the ones that the user doesn't like or find useful. The survey found that 20% re-gift their unwanted gifts, 9% who claimed to give it to charity, 3% who said they sell the gifts they don't like, and 1% who admitted to throwing them away.
Progressive Punjab live stock expo 2015
Chandigarh: The Progressive Punjab live stock Expo-2015 which would be organised from January 8 to 13 at Sri Mukatsar Sahib next year and would be a national event, Gulzar Singh Ranike, Animal Husbandry minister of Punjab said. He presided over a meeting with the senior officers of the department and directed them to organise rapid awareness campaign in order to encourage and motivate people to participate in the event. He said genetically improved breeds of the buffaloes, cows would be showcased at this fare and livestock championship aimed to bring awareness among the farmers to improve livestock breed of various cattle head as viable alternatives for diversification of agriculture would be organised.