Inbrief

Punjab to upload RTI replies on depT websites

Chandigarh: Punjab Government has directed all the departments to upload information regarding applications seeking information under Right to Information Act, 2005, their replies, appeals filed before first Appellate Authority of the concerned department and its decision on their departmental websites. In a communiqué sent by the Directorate, Governance Reforms, Punjab to all Financial Commissioners/Principal Secretaries/Administrative Secretaries, it has been asked that they should issue detailed directions in this regard to their concerned departments. This decision has been taken in compliance of Supreme Court directions.

CM expresses grief over Sukhdeyi’s demise

Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has expressed grief over the demise of Sukhdeyi, mother-in-law of Agriculture Minister, OP Dhankar. She was 75. 

Over 100 from WWICS donate blood on Canada Day

Mohali: In a move to spread awareness on voluntary blood donation, the World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services (WWICS) celebrated Canada Day by organizing a blood donation camp. Over 100 WWICS employees donated blood at the camp that was organized in collaboration with Baba Sheikh Farid Blood Donors Council, Mohali.

Former Governor Punjab lt Gen B K N Chibber (Retd), who was the chief guest at the occasion, addressed the employees and motivated them for donating blood.

SC/BC students get notebooks

Chandigarh: Complying with the directives of Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes, Punjab Education and Welfare Departments has supplied the notebooks to students belonging to SC/BC categories. The compliance report has also been submitted by the respondent departments, said chairman of Commission Rajesh Bagha. 

Rajwant Singh Mahla assumes charge

Chandigarh: The newly appointed Director of Punjab Khadi and Gram Udyog Board and social activist Rajwant Singh Mahla has assumed charge of his office in the presence of Inderjit Singh, Member Secretary of Khadi Board. Mahla  said that the board has been instrumental in setting up of 244 units and provided loans worth Rs 23 crore from banks and subsidy worth Rs 574.29 lakh from Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). With this initiative, 1340 people have been provided direct and indirect employment, he said.

‘Addl 5% IDC on power to hit Punjab industry’

Chandigarh: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Punjab State Council has expressed shock and displeasure over the imposition of Infrastructure Development Cess (IDC) of 5% on power being consumed by all segments of society, excluding those exempted from paying electricity duty, which has been notified today. CII would request the Government to reconsider its decision for the sake of industry which is already reeling under huge pressure of transportation and input costs. SS Bhogal, chairman, CII Punjab State Council commented that “This sudden decision to impose additional 5% Infrastructure Development cess has come as a rude shock for the industry.”

inspector caught red-handed taking bribe

Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau (VB) has caught Vinod Dubey, Inspector, Food & Supplies Department, Hathin of district Palwal, red-handed while accepting illegal gratification of Rs 10,000 from Jakir Hussain (Ration Depot Holder) resident of village Aalimeo, Hathin in lieu of issue of ration supply again. A case had been registered against both the accused under Section 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act at VB Police Station, Gurgaon.

Dr Bali assumes charge

Chandigarh: Dr Harinder Singh Bali on Thursday assumed charge as Director Family Welfare Punjab. An ENT specialist, Dr Bali started his career with Punjab Civil Medical Services in 1982 as medical officer at Sangrur and later promoted as senior medical officer in 2005. He also served as civil surgeon ludhiana, Sangrur, and Patiala and also as Director ESI.