Inbrief

Workshop on amendments in TCP eules held

Shimla: A workshop on Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 and Rules, 2014 as applicable to promoter and colonisers was organised here on Friday by the Town and Country Planning Department (TCP) which was attended by the executive officers of urban local bodies, Tehsildars of the Revenue Department and field officers of the TCP. Presiding over the workshop, Additional Chief Secretary, Town and Country Planning, Manish Nanda said the State Government was encouraging planned and systematic urban and rural growth in a comprehensive manner with special emphasis on checking haphazard constructions.

Rotational irrigation programme announced

Chandigarh: Punjab Irrigation Department has announced the rotational programme for irrigation for the current Kharif season through canal water from July 4 to 11. The channels of Sirhind canal system would run on the priority basis from Abohar Branch, Patiala feeder, Bathinda Branch ,Bist Doab Canal and  Sidhwan Branch  and respectively. Ghaggar link and its off taking channels i.e. Ghaggar Branch and Patiala Minor in Group ‘B’  being in the first preference will run to their indent. Balance water supplies available will be utilized in direct distributaries of Bhakra Main line in group ‘A’ respectively.

GADVASU signs MoU

ludhiana: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Unati Co-operative Society to create Self-Help Groups (SHG) and use the machinery for bamboo making products and preparation of fodder blocks for the benefit of Kandi area of Punjab. GADVASU established one of its regional research and training centre in village Bhatoli near Talwara. According to this MoU GADVASU will provide all the know-how and coordination: whereas Unati Co-operative Society will operate, process, manufacturer and market the products with the help of SHG on participatory basis.

Events organised for DIW

Chandigarh: In pursuance of Digital India Week (DIW), various events were organised at different places including Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and Post Offices. STPI Mohali organized a conference at  Infosys ltd Campus in Chandigarh on Friday. The event was inaugurated by chief guest Vivek Atray, Panchkula Deputy Commissioner in the presence of Additional Director and Center Head Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Mohali. The event was attended by 35 top executives of IT companies of the tricity.

IGE to be held from September 18 

Chandigarh: The second edition of India Gadget Expo (IGE) to be held in Hyderabad between September 18 to 21 at HITEX Convention Centre was announced by KT Ramarao, Minister for IT and Panchayati Raj affairs, Government of Telangana. India Gadget Expo is country’s premier international gadget show which serves as a platform to showcase innovative gadgets and technologies. IGE will bring together major stakeholders of the tech community comprising of technology providers, gadget manufacturers, technology innovators, bureaucrats, government officials, entrepreneurs and startups. The expo will showcase around 1000+ gadgets from 300+ manufacturers from 12 countries including Israel, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan to name a few.

Strengthening work of road

Chandigarh: As a part of the process of re-carpeting work of road between Sector 24 and 37, here, the vehicular traffic will be partly diverted from July 1 to 15 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The general public is being informed, so as to avoid any kind of inconvenience and discomfort. 

Bachchans named as ‘Yummy Parents’

Chandigarh: In a survey conducted by Nielsen amongst recent moms and dads and mothers-to-be and fathers-to-be, 72% new and expecting mothers and fathers mentioned Aishwarya Rai as the Yummiest Mummy in Bollywood now. The survey was conducted in Chandigarh and 10 other cities of India. In its second year, the Yummy Mummy survey also reveals that 77% new and expecting mothers and fathers mentioned Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai  as the ‘Yummy Parents’ of Bollywood; only goes to say that Abhishek Bachchan is standing out as a role model for young fathers and fathers-to-be.