Sukhwant Sarao sworn-in as member PPSC
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Prof Kaptan Singh Solanki on Tuesday administered the oath of office, secrecy and allegiance to Sukhwant Singh Sarao as member of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) at a ceremony held in Punjab Raj Bhawan. An official spokesperson said that the Punjab Chief Secretary, Sarvesh Kaushal sought the permission of the Governor to commence the swearing in ceremony.
3% quota for visually impaired people
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has issued instructions to all departments to ensure 3 per cent quota to visually impaired persons as per apex court directive in all A,B,C and D category posts. Punjab Government has also asked all the heads of the departments to furnish details regarding the filling up of the posts of visually impaired according to the 3 per cent reservation. A spokesperson said that instructions to this effect have been issued to all the heads of the departments.
Punjab GovT transfers one IAS and 6 PCS
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has issued transfer and posting orders for one IAS and 6 PCS officers with immediate effect. Vivek Pratap Singh, IAS has been posted as Secretary Vigilance relieving Vikash Partap, of this additional charge. PCS Tej Partap Singh Phoolka has been posted as Special Secretary, Excise and Taxation; Sunil Bhatia posted at Special Secretary, Revenue; Sandeep Hans services placed at the disposal of the Department of Cooperation for posting as Additional Managing Director, MARKFED; Anita Darshi posted as Assistant Commissioner (General) Moga and in additional Assistant Commissioner (Grievances) Moga; Gurjit Singh posted as Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sultanpur lodhia and Charumita posted as Assistant Commissioner (General) Barnala and in addition Assistant Commissioner (Grievances) Barnala.
Online competitions to be held in schools
Chandigarh: Punjab Government will organise online competitions in all schools of State on the occasion of nationwide ‘Digital India Week’ from July 1 to 7. A spokesperson said that theme of competition will focus on cyber security and cyber wellness. He said that directions has been issued to all principles of schools and district education officers to make the two groups of students of 6th to 8th and 9th to 12th class for online competitions. Participation of all students would be ensured by concerned authorities and as per orders involvement of all private and Government aided schools is compulsory in the online competition.
GP fund, loan statements uploaded online
Chandigarh: Endeavouring to provide efficient, speedier and qualitatively improved service delivery to the Haryana Government employees, Office of the Accountant General (A&E) Haryana, has uploaded the annual GP fund and loan accounts statements for the year 2014-15 on its office websitewww.aghry.nic.in. Karan Singh, Accountant General has advised all the subscribers/loanees to download their statements by using their respective personal identification number (PIN). Those who cannot recollect their respective PIN may obtain the same by clicking on ‘Employee Information’ and then ‘Forget Password’ on the office website by giving details of registered mobile numbers, e-salary code, G.P.F. account number. In case of any difficulty, they may feel free to make use of office online web based grievance redressal system by clicking on ‘’submit complaint’’ at home page, he said.
Dr Hundal passes away
Chandigarh: Dr lachhman Singh Hundal, former professor and HOD of Animal Sciences of Punjab Agricultural University passed away on June 27. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University Teachers’ Association held a condolence meeting to mourn his death. A large number of faculty members attended the meeting and prayed for the departed soul. Dr VK Gandotra, president of teachers’ association told that Dr Hundal was renowned scientists born in 1926 and belonged to Jalbhe village of district Jalandhar. An alumnus of veterinary college, lahore Dr Hundal started his career from Punjab Veterinary college, Hisar. He did his MS and Ph.D from Ohio State of USA. After retirement, he was settled in California, USA. He was survived by his wife, three sons and one daughter.
Full day outreach programme to be held at CII
Chandigarh: CII along with APEDA will organise a full day outreach programme for Agro & Food Processing Industry of the region on Wednesday at CII headquarters, Sector 31, here. The objective of the programme is to sensitize the Agro & Food processing Industry of region with export potential and dissemination of information about the incentives available under the schemes of various departments. Suresh Kumar, Punjab Additional Chief Secretary & Financial Commissioner- Development, would address the inaugural session from 10 – 10:30 along with Krishan Kumar, Chairman, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). There would also be discussions about the problems being faced in implementing policy and procedures of DGFT, Customs and Excise, National Plant Protection Organisation and Export Inspection Council etc.
lonely planet award for Punjab Tourism
Chandigarh: Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board has bagged another award in its kitty with lonely Planet Reader’s Choice Annual Travel Award for Best State for Cultural Destination. The award ceremony took place on June 22 in JW Marriott Hotel, Sahar Airport, Mumbai. The award was received by Basanta Raj Kumar (Executive Director) and Razit Bhandari (marketing head) Punjab Tourism. lonely planet travel Magazine, India reader’s choice travel awards are voted by readers of this premium magazine under various categories in domestic and international heads.
CMA Anil Sharma elected to N India Council of ICAI
Chandigarh: A practicing Cost Accountant from Chandigarh, CMA Anil Sharma has been elected to Northern India Council of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) with 3rd highest votes. He is the only candidate elected from the states of J&K, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh to the regional council. He has delivered many lectures and written articles on GST at national forum. Earlier, Sharma had been Secretary to Chandigarh-Panchkula chapter for three years consecutively. After the appointment he said, “If you work constantly with full determination and honesty, you become an example of inspiration for many new people in the profession.”
mobile-only vacations marketplace launched
Chandigarh: HolidayIQ, country’s travel community and holiday recommendation engine has launched India’s first ever mobile-only vacations marketplace ‘Holidays’, dedicated to activity based leisure travel. The marketplace, incorporated within the HolidayIQ android mobile app, showcases 1000 plus activity based packages and allows travelers to customize their holiday using various filters including: budget, duration, vacation type and activity. The app also provides comprehensive itinerary details within each listed holiday package. The feature has various options ranging from day-activities of just 1 hour to offbeat, all-inclusive holiday packages of up to 15 days, with prices from Rs100 to Rs1.6 lakhs.
Axis Bank launches Secure Plus Debit Card
Chandigarh: Axis Bank has announced the launch of Secure Plus, an EMV chip based debit card that offers best in class security by safeguarding the customer’s wallet - including Axis Bank and other bank cards held by the customers. Customers can now block all the cards in her/his wallet witha single phone call. The new Secure Plus debit card also offers emergency assistance and covers hotel and flight expenses in case of loss of tickets and wallet.
Shabd pre-school organises summer camp
Zirakpur: Shabd Preschool Zirakpur organised Summer Cruise 2015 at their premises. The Cruise was planned in such a way that kids had the flexibility to join a three weeks course any day they want, without any dependency on previous days. Parents were well sensitised in advance about the activities and the list of material required as part of the camp.