Haryana to install CCTV cameras in godowns
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for Food and Supplies, Karan Dev Kamboj on Wednesday said CCTV cameras would be installed in godowns throughout the State to curb the theft of foodgrains. He directed the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department to implement this scheme within next 15 days. All District Food and Supplies Controllers have been directed to take necessary action in this regard. Kamboj said complaints had been received regarding theft of foodgrains from godowns in the State therefore a decision has been taken to install CCTV cameras in godowns to prevent such occurrence. The Minister directed the officers to arrange tarpaulin to save foodgrains from getting damaged.
Peshawar ATTACK: Haryana school OBSERVEs SIlENCE
Panchkula: A two-minute silence was observed at Sarthak School, Panchkula for the students who were killed in terrorist attack at Army School in Peshawar, Pakistan. Haryana Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma was also present on this occasion. Sharma said the entire world has come together to strongly condemn the shameful incident. He said the terrorists attack was not against the children of Pakistan but against humanity.
KABADDI Players mourn DEATH of PESHAWAR KIDS
Amritsar: Kabbadi players on Wednesday demonstrated their solidarity with the aggrieved families during league matches of 5th World Kabbadi Cup and observed two-minute silence to mourn the brutal killings of school kids by terrorists in Peshawar, Pakistan. During introduction session with players of Pakistan and Argentina here, Baljit Singh Jalalusma MlA, Veer Singh lopoke, Chairman district planning board and former minister Capt Balbir Singh Bath observed silence for 2 minutes along with players and audience to mourn this heinous act and prayed almighty to grant peace to the departed souls. The players of Pakistan Kabbadi team demonstrated their anguish by wearing black bands while playing their match with Argentina.
Haryana Cabinet meeting on Dec 23
Chandigarh: Haryana Cabinet will meet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar at Committee Room, 4th Floor, Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh on December 23 at 4 pm.
Congress mourns killing of school children
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress mourned the ghastly and barbaric killing of more than 130 school children in Peshawar by terrorists. Congress leaders paid tribute by lighting candles in Congress Bhawan Chandigarh. Fateh Jang Singh Bajwa, General Secretary PPCC, said that this act of terrorism is the worst in the recent history. Everybody is shocked and dismayed at the barbaric act which needs to be condemned at all levels.
ladli scheme to be implemented effectively
Chandigarh: To deal with problem of declining sex ratio in the State, Haryana Government will implement the ladli scheme more effectively. Presiding over a divisional level review meeting at Ambala on Wednesday, Additional Chief Secretary of Women and Child Development Department, RP Chandra said that suggestions have been invited from regional staff of Women and Child Development Department for amendment in this scheme which would be launched within this financial year.
Haryana Govt engages 40 lawyers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has engaged 40 advocates in the office of the Advocate General, Haryana. Four advocates have been engaged as Additional Advocate General, 19 as Deputy Advocate General and 17 as Assistant Advocate General. Advocates who have been designated as Additional Advocate General are Ajay Jain, Ashish Yadav, Deepak Sabharwal and Hitesh Pandit. The 19 designated Deputy Advocate General are Ashok Kumar Pashrija, Sushil Gautam, Naresh Kumar Sharma, lal Chand Yadav, Sidarth Sanwalia, Naveen Kumar, Dhanpat Rai Singla, Baljinder Singh Virk, Surinder Pal Singh, Surender Singh Pannu, Jasbir Singh Thol, Pradeep Prakash Chahar, Ajay Sharma, Ashwani Kumar Saini, Raj Kumar Yadav, Anil Kumar Chahal, Rath Tilak Redhu, Gurdas Singh Salwara and Kirti Singh Dalal.
Punjab issues fresh instructions on lTC
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines regarding lTC. Those employees who did not avail lTC during the year 2010 to 13 and who have got permission from their departments for the extension of lTC till December 31, 2014 have been granted the facility to avail lTC. A spokesman said that considering these kind of cases as special case these officers and employees have been granted extension for one more year till December 31, 2015 for availing the facility of lTC.
Speaker of British Columbia calls on Atwal
Chandigarh: The Speaker of British Columbia, Raj Chouhan on Wednesday called on Charanjit Singh Atwal, Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha, at Punjab Vidhan Sabha Secretariat. Chouhan had a constructive discussion with Atwal on whole range of issues laying stress on promoting relations between the two countries. During the meeting, Atwal emphasised the idea of investment opportunities for Non-Resident Indians, especially for Canada settled Punjabi community, by promising them ideal atmosphere.
Oxemberg opens its first store in Mohali
Mohali: Oxemberg has announced the launch of its first exclusive outlet in Phase 7, Mohali. The new outlet will host various styles and designs to suit the consumer’s needs. The collection includes formals, semi-formals and casual wear from Oxemberg. Jasvinder Arora, GM-Retail, Siyaram Silk Mills ltd said, “We are glad to enter Mohali with the launch of our first exclusive outlet. Following the Mohali store launch, we are in the process of planning more number of stores in geographies like Chandigarh, ludhiana, Patiala, Jalandhar, Ambala, Karnal, Rohtak and Amritsar”.
Radio Mirchi honours Gurdas Mann
Jalandhar: Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM brought together the Punjabi music industry to celebrate the first edition of Mirchi Music Awards Punjabi. Hosted by Jazzy B and Surveen Chawla, the awards witnessed performances by Diljit Dosanjh, Gippy Grewal, Master Saleem, Badshah, Dr. Zeus, Jassi Gill, Jazzy B, Mafia Mundeer and many more.
Gurdas Mann was honoured with the coveted title of living legend of Punjab for his outstanding contribution to the Punjabi Music Industry. Ustad Puran Shah Koti was honoured with the ‘lifetime Achievement Award’. The premier edition of Mirchi Music Awards Punjabi, presented awards by selecting from more than 1800 Punjabi songs judged by more than 35 jury members.
Malaysia Airlines announces limited Period Offer
Chandigarh: With Christmas just around the corner, deals are still available on Malaysia’s carrier. There are direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Kochi to popular Malaysian destinations like Penang, langkawi, Krabi and Phuket. Bookings on December 20 and 21 are for travel till March 31, 2015.
Khattar approves extension of Metro project
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar on Wednesday gave in-principal approval for the extension of Metro Rail Project from YMCA Chowk, Faridabad to Ballabhgarh. Besides this, he also directed to explore the possibilities of Faridabad-Gurgaon Metro link project. He was presiding over the review meeting on various projects of Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation. The Chief Minister was informed during the meeting that the total estimated cost of Ballabhgarh Metro Rail link Project is `600 crore. Of the total cost, the State share of `470 crore and Centre Government share of `130 crore has been proposed. He was also informed that a sum of `10 crore has been released by the State Government for the project to Delhi-Metro Rail link Nigam and a Detailed Project Report proposed to be sent to Centre Government in this regard.