MHA invites applications
Chandigarh: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has invited applications for providing highest civilian Padma Awards namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. These awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year. A circular has been issued by Haryana Chief Secretary in this regard. As per the circular, the last date of receipt of recommendations for the Padma Awards-2016 to the State Government is August 10. The last date for sending recommendations to Union Ministry of Home Affairs is September 15, 2015. The cutoff date has to be strictly adhered to as it might not be possible to consider the recommendation received after the cutoff date. These awards are given for distinguished services in various fields of activities such as Art, literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc.
Vigilance nabs clerk accepting bribe
Chandigarh: A team of Vigilance Bureau has nabbed a clerk red-handed while accepting bribe of Rs5,500. A spokesperson of Vigilance Bureau said that clerk (Accountant) Sachin, posted at the Block Primary Education Office, Dharamkot-1, Moga has been nabbed on the complaint of Navtej Singh, son of Jagtaran Singh. In his complaint to the Vigilance Bureau, he narrated that his father has retired from the post of Head Teacher and his mother was operated for eye treatment. He alleged that the accused clerk was demanding bribe of Rs5,500 for clearing the medical reimbursement claim of Rs17,000. On the tip off provided by the complainant, a team of Vigilance Bureau had laid a trap and the clerk Sachin was nabbed red while accepting bribe.
Majithia issue directions
Chandigarh: Punjab Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia on Tuesday directed all the deputy commissioners to upload detailed collector rates regarding registration of land on official websites of Revenue department (www.punjabrevenue.nic.in) and Punjab land Records Society (www.plrs.org.in) to facilitate the general public. He said that to ensure full transparency and equip buyers about the exact registration rates, it has been made mandatory to put this vital information along with map of each tehsil on these websites.
Majithia said that this information should be uploaded by June 30, 2015 positively. He said that it has come to his notice that due to online non availability of collector rates, the people were often not clear about these rates and it results in inconvenience to them.
6 PPS transferred
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has issued transfer/posting orders of 6 PPS officers with immediate effect. According to an official spokesman, Dilbagh Singh, PPS has been posted as DSP(Hqrs) Batala; Raviderpal Singh goes as DSP/Investigation Batala; Makhan Singh, as DSP/GRP Patiala, Bal Krishan Singla, PPS as ACP/North Amritsar;
lakhbir Singh, PPS as DSP/36thBn.PAP Bahadurgarh (Patiala) and Gurjit Singh as DSP/Investigation, Faridkot.
Haryana Speaker nominates MlAs
Chandigarh: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker has nominated Ravinder Kumar and Jasbir Deswal, MlAs to serve on the Committee on library as special invitees for the remaining period of the year 2015-16. Mool Chand Sharma, MlA has been nominated to serve on the Committee on local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions as Special Invitee for the remaining period of the year 2015-16. A notification in this regard has been issued by Haryana Vidhan Sabha Secretariat here on Tuesday.
Most wanted criminal arrested
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has succeeded in arresting a most wanted criminal involved in incidents of murder and dacoity from district Sonipat. The arrested accused has been identified as Devender, a resident of village Bhawad in district Sonipat. A reward of Rs 50,000 had been announced for his arrest. A spokesman said that during the search operation to nab the culprits and anti-social elements, the police arrested Devender from Noida at Uttar Pradesh border. He was presented in the Court from where he was sent to four days police remand. Devender was involved in a case of murder registered at Police Station Murthal in 2014. Apart from this, he was also involved in two other incidents of Dacoity and illegal arms. The investigation in the case was in progress.
NIIFT holds ‘SUVYAN-15’
Chandigarh: The Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) at Mohali on Tuesday held its 7th annual design collection show ‘SUVYAN-15’. A spokesperson said that the students of textile design exhibited their creativity in respect of home décor, furnishing products apart from dresses keeping in line with both the national and international trends. The designs exhibited by the students were perfect blend of Indian, Indonesian, Moroccan and African art and fashion forms showcasing the fashion trends in various hues. SR ladhar, IAS, Punjab Director & Secretary, Industries & Commerce and Director General NIIFT, appreciating the herculean effort made by the students said that the students have displayed brilliant designs in accordance with the international standards demanded by the fashion industry.
Hooka bars banned in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
SAS Nagar: Hooka bars are banned to operate in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar. In orders issued by SAS district magistrate Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu, it was stated Hooka Bars are operational in district SAS Nagar which are serving tabacoo molasses containing nicotine, which is highly injurious to health, to people. Section 144 of CrPC is hence invoked to ban such Hooka bars, stated the orders.
CMA to organise Education Summit
Mohali: Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) will organise an Education Summit on its 48th foundation Day on May 27 at PHD Chamber, Sector 31 here. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Haryana Governor will be the chief guest on the occasion. Kirron Kher, MP Chandigarh and Rakesh Verma, Secretary, Technical Education & Industrial Training will be the guest of honour on the occasion. The event will be attended by businessmen, industrialists, professionals, academicians and people from different walks of life. The dignitaries will speak on “Skill Development in India-Challenges and Opportunities”.