Justice Garg is chairman NRI Commission
Chandigarh: Justice Rakesh Kumar Garg (retd.) has been appointed as the Chairman of the Punjab State Commission for NRIs for a period of three years. A spokesperson of the Government said that Justice Garg has also taken over his new assignment.
Punjab wins ‘Progressive Marketing’ award
Chandigarh: The Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board has won yet another award for ‘Most Progressive Trade Marketing’ at the annual India Travel Awards (North) held on December 20 at Greater Noida. The award was presented by lalit Panwar, Union Secretary Tourism, to Basanta Raj Kumar, Executive Director and Razit Bhandari, Marketing Head Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB). The entire focus for past one year was to plan and execute a cost-effective marketing plan which brought in many innovative ideas to promote tourism. PHTPB’s marketing efforts to reach out to travel trade has been successful. The strategic part was to utilise the limited resources available for marketing the State.
ASI caught red-handed accepting bribe
Chandigarh: The Vigilance Bureau has nabbed an ASI red-handed while accepting bribe of Rs8,000. A spokesperson said that ASI Balwinder Singh posted at city police station, Rajpura, Patiala was nabbed on the complaint of Vinod Chowdhary, son of Bhagwan Dass Chowdhary. The complainant alleged that he was facing a court case and the challan of this case was yet to be filed. He complained that the ASI was demanding bribe from him for making a feeble challan in his favour. Acting on the tip-off, a team of Vigilance Bureau laid a trap and apprehended the ASI red-handed with the bribe money.
HSCERT issues competitions’ directions
Chandigarh: Haryana State Council of Education Research and Training (HSCERT) has directed the principals of all district education and training centres of the State to organise various competitions under National Population Education Project by January 31. A spokesman said that competitions like speech, debates, poster-making, essay writing, modelling, role play and cultural dance would be organised under National Population Education Project. The topics of competitions would be Female Foeticide, Drugs de-addiction, AIDS and HIV, Environment, Women Empowerment, attraction towards opposite sex and challenges of adolescence. For more information about these competitions, one can contact on 8750708000.
Elante Mall organises ‘Fun Fiesta’ for kids
Chandigarh: The region’s favourite hangout for shopping and merrymaking, Elante Mall has organised a ‘Fun Fiesta – Kids Carnival’ from January 3 to 11, giving enthusiastic kids from the city a never-before chance to experience the life of Barbie through lots of interesting activities. Elante has created four zones for Barbie lovers which opened on January 3 and will have finale of kids competition on January 11.
Harley-Davidson India completes five years
Chandigarh: Harley-Davidson India has completes five successful years in the country with more than 8,000 motorcycles on Indian roads since it commenced retail operations in July 2010. To celebrate its India’s journey, thousands of Harley owners from around India are expected to make their way to Goa in February. United by a common bond and shared passion for freedom, and adventure, they will gather to celebrate Harley-Davidson India's fifth anniversary and participate in the third India HOG Rally at India Bike Week.
BJP releases list of district incharges
Chandigarh: In the run-up to the civic body elections in Punjab next month, Punjab BJP president Kamal Sharma has released the list of the district-wise incharge. The appointees have been asked to get active in their respective districts. They have also been instructed to establish a connect between BJP activists and the common people, apart from coordinating with its alliance partner SAD.
Punjab names members of Gurdwara panels
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has nominated the members of different committees of five Gurdwaras under powers conferred by sub-section 3 of section 88 of Sikh Gurdwara Act 1925. A spokesp-erson said that in respect of Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Dasmi, village KamalPur, Tehsil Sunam, district Sangrur; Jagwinder Singh, Manjeet Singh, Sucha Singh, Jarnail Singh and Yog Singh (Ramdasia Sikh) have been nominated as members whereas Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Naumi and Dasmi, village Hasanpur (Kabulpur), Tehsil Rajpura, district Patiala Committee; Karam Singh, Swarn Singh, Jatinderpal Singh, Mani Singh, Gurcharan Singh have been nominated.
Two accused convicted in a bribe case
Chandigarh: The Court of Additional Session Judge, Narnaul, has convicted two accused Ram Chander and Mahender Singh for imprisonment of two years and one year with fine of Rs20,000 and Rs10,000 respectively. A spokesman said that Ram Chander, Radiographer, Civil Hospital, Mahendergarh and Mahender Singh (Tout), Narnual were caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs10,000 from complainant Rampal resident of village Mundsa, district Jhajjar. He said that earlier a case against both the accused was registered on the basis of enquiry and raid conducted by the Bureau.
Photo electoral roll revised
Chandigarh: The photo electoral rolls of Chandigarh parliamentary constituency have been revised with reference to 1, January, 2015 as the qualifying date after inviting claims and objections and in accordance with the provisions of Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. A copy of the photo roll had finally been published on January 1, 2015 and will be available for inspection in the election department, Chandigarh or on the website www.ceochandigarh.nic.in. The prepared EPIC will be distributed to the newly-registered electors on January, 25 i.e, National Voters Day at their nearest polling stations.