Pb asks depts to furnish quota backlog info
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Monday directed all departments to immediately submit information on backlog of SC, BC quota cadre wise in a detailed format so that the welfare department could furnish a report. All concerned authorities should ensure the timely submission of information along with details of backlog in the State, said an official spokesperson. He said that the information should be submitted within one week.
Pb VB nabs seven officers for graft in April
Chandigarh: Seven officials of different ranks were arrested by the State vigilance bureau sleuths in Punjab during the month of April. “During the bureau’s anti-graft drive last month, seven officials were arrested for allegedly accepting bribe,” said the official spokesperson. The bureau has started probe into six cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, he said. As many as 13 chargesheets of different graft cases were filed in the courts last month.
CJM imposes fine of Rs10,000 on company
Chandigarh: The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) has imposed a fine of Rs10,000 on Megamani Organic limited Company in Hisar district as its sample failed in quality test. A sample of Cartap Hydrochloride for per cent GR was taken from the firm and sent to laboratory for analysis which was found of low level and after that the Department filed a case against the firm, said an official spokesperson. The Court of CJM has imposed a fine of Rs10,000 on the firm as punishment, he added.
Nando’s announces Espetada carnival
Chandigarh: The South African casual dine restaurant group, Nando’s, on Monday announced the commencement of ‘Espetada Carnival’ at their restaurant in Elante Mall, Chandigarh. The carnival offers Portuguese cuisine delights to the food loving people of tricity. Punjab Franchisee director Manmohan Chadha said: “Our customers are drawn to the magic of Nando’s Way – the magic of our chicken, our culture and our hospitality. But never forget that we are only as good as our customers’ last experience with us.”
Couple killed in Punjab road mishap
Moga: A married couple was killed when the scooter they were riding on collided with a car on late Sunday night. While the wife died on spot in the accident, the husband succumbed to his injuries on way to hospital, said the police officials. A case has been registered in this connection, police said, adding that the car driver is absconding and efforts are on to nab him.
Creative Arts kids shine in Abacus competition
Chandigarh: Of the 57 students from Creative Arts Chandigarh and Panchkula who participated in the National Abacus Competition held at Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi, all have won prizes under various categories. More than 4,000 students participated from across the country. The competition was for three minutes and children were given 70 sums to solve.
PGIMER sees a series of public lectures
Chandigarh: PGIMER’s Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology services of Internal Medicine saw a series of public lectures on various aspects of Systemic lupus Erythematosus as part of the world lupus day. The programme was chaired by Prof BK Sharma, former director, PGIMER and Prof YK Chawla, Director, PGIMER, was also present as the Guest of Honour. Prof Kl Gupta, the coordinator of event, said that there is a dire need to increase awareness about this multi-system disease which usually affects the young females in the reproductive age group and has a potential to involve various organ systems of the body as described earlier. He said the pregnancy outcomes are also adversely affected. Although the disease is not curable it is possible to control it with the effective available treatment.
Speaker nominates eight MlAs
Chandigarh: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Kanwar Pal has nominated eight MlAs as special invitees on different committees with immediate effect for the remaining period of the year 2015-16. Tek Chand Sharma and Balwan Singh have been nominated to serve on the Subject Committee on Public Health, Irrigation, Power and Public Works (Building and Roads). latika Sharma and Kuldip Sharma have been nominated to serve on the Committee on Subordinate legislation. Sukhwinder and Naseem Ahmed have been nominated to serve on the Committee on local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions. Zakir Hussain and Seema Trikha have been nominated to serve on the Committee on Petitions.