Surajkund mela: Screening panel formed
Chandigarh: A screening committee comprising a panel of experts has been constituted to screen the applicants and choose the genuine, deserving and exceptional craftspersons to exhibit handlooms and handicrafts items at the ensuing Surajkund International Crafts Mela at Surajkund, Faridabad to be organised from February 1 to 15. Applications of all craftspersons, who are interested to participate in the Mela, have been invited and the last date of accepting applications is January 9. Managing Director, Haryana Tourism Corporation, Sumita Misra said that Haryana Tourism has introduced a foolproof method to pick the meriting craftspersons with a view to add to the quality of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela.
Misra appointed Chairman & MD of SJVN
Shimla: RN Misra has been appointed Chairman & Managing Director of public sector SJVN limited by the Centre. In addition to his present duties of Director (Civil), Misra will be holding the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director. The post was lying vacant due to superannuation of RP Singh, who retired on December 31, 2014. Misra joined SJVN on May 21, 2010 as Director (Civil). Prior to joining SJVN, Misra was Executive Director with NHPC limited. He has about 35 years experience in power sector and has varied experience in Planning, Project Appraisal, Environmental issues related to Hydro Power Projects, Project Monitoring, Contract Management and Execution of large Hydro Power Projects.
Punjab Milkfed bought 380.57l kg milk in Nov
Chandigarh: Punjab State Co-operative Milk Producers Federation limited (Milkfed) has procured 380.57 lakh kg of Milk from 6,371 societies of the State during November 2014. A spokesman said that daily average milk procurement of the Milkfed was 1,268.6 thousand kg in Punjab. Milkfed was also taking care of animals, especially milch animals. As many as 64,475 sick animals were treated in Punjab through 561 First Aid Centres and 1,763 Veterinary centers of Milkfed.
UT Home Secy selected for EC award
Chandigarh: The Election Commission of India has selected Anil Kumar, UT Home Secretary-cum-Chief Electoral Officer for the special award under theme of ‘Use of Technology’, which shall be conferred on the National Voters’ Day function on January, 25 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This award is to be presented for contribution to conduct election covering all areas including technology and IT application, which shall be based on the evaluation of individual performance.
Hike in uniform rate of drivers on cards
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has been contemplating the hike in the uniform rate of drivers, working under different departments except commercial drivers of Punjab Roadways. Sohan Singh Thandal, Minister for Printing and Stationery Department said that all the departments have been asked to send the consolidated report of the drivers, working in their respective departments. He said the various drivers’ unions have been requesting the Government to increase the rates of uniforms. All the departments have been asked to furnish the consolidated report, including the strength of drivers. The report must also indicate financial liability, he added.
Patwari caught accepting bribe
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau (HSVB) has caught Chand Ram, resident of Jamalpur, Halka Patwari Paposa, Bhiwani red-handed while accepting illegal gratification of Rs1,500 from Randhir Singh, resident of Paposa, Bhiwani for supplying a copy of virasat mutation. A case under Section 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused at Bureau’s Police Station in Hisar.
Haryana to frame ‘Youth Niti’
Chandigarh: Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Anil Vij said that Youth Policy ‘Yuva Niti’ would be framed for the youth of the State after unveiling the Sports Policy-2015. This policy would help in encouraging youth of the State towards creative works. Vij said that ‘Yuva Niti’ would be framed with the consent of renowned scholars of the country. “The youth of Punjab is drawn towards drugs, we would like to channelise the youth of Haryana towards upliftment of the society,” he added. Under this policy, the youth at block, district and State level would be involved in youth programmes.
Nat’l livestock Championship begins today
Sri Muktsar Sahib: Punjab Government’s Animal Husbandry, Fishery and Dairy Development Board will hold National livestock Championship and livestock Expo 2015 from January 8 to January 12 at Sri Muktsar Sahib. At the inaugural ceremony, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal would be chief guest, while Deputy CM Sukbir Badal would preside over the function. On the first day, canine competitions would be held and the winners would be given Rs 5 lakh prize. Besides, the best male calf nukra, best female calf nukra, best male calf Marwari, best female calf Marwari and other competitions of the milk yielding animals would be held.
European Stunt Champion Gibieza visits Ut
Chandigarh: India’s motorbike enthusiasts are in for a treat as the country’s most looked forward motorbike festival India Bike Week (IBW) kicks off an eight city India Bike Week On-Tour with lithuanian Stunt Rider and Red Bull athlete Aras Gibieza. The event in Chandigarh will be held January 14 at North Country Mall. IBW On-Tour is a travelling show that aims to reach out to over 40,000 motorbike fans across eight cities all through the month of January.
PU and UWS to hold research workshop
Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU) Chandigarh and University of Western Sydney (UWS), Australia would jointly hold a research workshop at PU on January 10. The joint research activity is being organised consequent to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between PU and UWS in August 2014. Dean International Students, Prof Ramanjit Kaur Johal informed that there would be two technical sessions on different themes and one general session.