12 Punjab DSPs transferred
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Thursday issued transfer and postings orders of 12 DSPs with immediate effect. Darshan Singh has been posted as DSP 3rd IRB, ludhiana. Similarly, Jaswinder Singh as DSP/Powercom, Patiala, Ravinder Pal Singh as DSP/SPU, Punjab(CM Security), Gurbinder Singh as DSP/Intelligence, Punjab, Sameer Verma as DSP/City, Hoshiarpur, Parminder Singh as ACP/Hqrs., Jalandhar, Ashwani Kumar as DSP/SD Phillaur, lakhwinder Singh as DSP/C.R./Ropar, Hardeep Kumar as DSP/Investigation, SBS Nagar, Harsimrat Singh as DSP/Investigation, SAS Nagar, Gurjot Singh Kaler as DSP/Investigation, Barnala and Amarjit Singh Sandhu as DSP/Traffic, Punjab , Chandigarh.
Badal, Majithia greet working class on May Day
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Information and Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia on Thursday felicitated the labour and working class on the occasion of May Day that symbolises the historic struggle of labour class globally. In a message, Badal called upon the working and labour class to come forward to usher in an era of overall development, peace and prosperity in the State. Realising the significance of this historic day, Badal exhorted the workers to observe May Day not merely from its historical perspective but should take a solemn pledge to safeguard the rights of the labour and working class. Badal paid rich tributes to those who had sacrificed their lives for the struggle to secure genuine service conditions at Chicago in 1886. Majithia extended his warm greetings to the working class of Punjab on the eve of May Day. He further said that people of Punjab always aspired for peaceful and creative labor. He said patriotism and unity of the society is evident in the manner in which Punjabis work together.
Punjab disposes off 70% nri cases: Tota Singh
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has achieved major breakthrough by disposing off nearly 70% cases related to NRI’s in a limited time frame, Punjab NRI’s Affairs Minister Jathedar Tota Singh said while reviewing the status of the pending NRI complaints. He instructed the officers to pull up their socks and dispose off the remaining NRI related complaints. The NRI minister in this meeting which was attended by Rakesh Garg Chairman of NRI Commission, B. Purushartha, Commissioner NRIs and Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary NRIs also instructed the officers to investigate all the civil and criminal cases related to NRIs and solve them at priority. Jathedar Tota singh said that the NRI Sangat Darshan programme a unique initiative of the Punjab government has been very successful. He said that these programmes have provided a platform to the NRIs their they could bring their problems in the notice of the state government at their door steps. He said that the government is committed to the welfare of their NRI brothers and all necessary steps would be taken to ensure the safety of their properties and lives.
5 Year jail to graft case convict
Chandigarh: The court of Additional Sessions Judge, Patiala PS Grewal has awarded 5 year sentence and fine of Rs1,00,000 to Surinder Singh, Reader to SDM, Patran. A spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau said a case under corruption Act was registered against Surinder Singh after he was nabbed red handed by the sleuths of Vigilance Bureau red handed while accepting bribe of Rs10,000. He was charged with the allegation of demanding bribe of Rs10,000 from a person for helping in vacating stay of girdawari. During the hearing of the case, the Court found this person guilty of the crime and sentenced him for 5 year besides fine of Rs1, 00,000.
Hry names 2 officers under Operation Maitri
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has, under ‘Operation Maitri’, nominated ADC Gurgaon, Vinay Partap Singh and SDO (Civil), Ellenabad, Dhirendra Khadgata as members of the advance party to be stationed at Nepal for coordinating the relief material and supplies from the state to the affected people and areas of Nepal. An official spokesman said that they will work under the overall guidance of Additional Chief Secretary, Health, the State Nodal Officer appointed for the relief operations in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake.
Youreka announces summer programme
Chandigarh: Youreka, adventure-based learning organisation has announced the launch of its summer programmes for children from Punjab between 9-17 years of age. These camps will be conducted in the heart of wilderness at Youreka's campsites in Himachal Pradesh. The summer programs in India will be organised from May 16 till June 9 at three distinct campsites in Himachal Pradesh namely Pineforest Trails in village Maheshu in Junga Tehsil, Green River Valley in Sai Ropa (Tirthan) and Soaring Eagles Peaks in village Mohal Tou in Dharamshala.
NSI organises womens’ savings day
Chandigarh: National Saving Institute (NSI), Government of India, Chandigarh organized Womens’ Savings Day on Thursday at Extension Centre of Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Manimajra. Paramjit Kaur landran, Chairperson , Punjab State Women Commission was the Chief Guest on the occasion and Chairman of Jan Shikshan Sansthan, R.C. Nayyar presided over the function. In her address, landran said that habit of savings is helpful to empower women and to boost their self confidence. She said with savings a substantial amount of money can be generated for the development schemes of the country as Small Savings Schemes have a big role in the high rate of development in India. In his presidential address, R.C. Nayyar appealed to the people to invest their hard earned money in the small savings schemes which are totally safe. Bringing out the significance and need of the Womens’ Savings Day, Regional Director, of National Savings Institute, Chandigarh Padam Singh said that prime objective of empowering women is to make them self-reliant. About 200 women participated in the function where they educated about small savings schemes. Publicity material on the theme was also distributed among them.
Badal mourns demise of akali leader
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of senior Akali leader Rajbir Singh Padiala (53) son of late Bachittar Singh Padiala and Bibi Daljit Kaur Padiala, both ex-MlAs, who passed away after prolonged illness. He was survived by his mother, wife, son and daughter. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister described Rajbir Singh Padiala as a disciplined soldier of the Shiromani Akali Dal who worked relentlessly for the welfare of the disadvantaged sections of the society.