Graft case: Punjab VB nabs 15 officers in june
Chandigarh: In its drive against corrupt employees, Punjab vigilance bureau sleuths have arrested 15 officers for allegedly accepting bribe. “15 officials of the Punjab Government were held by the sleuths of vigilance bureau last month for allegedly accepting bribe,” said an official spokesperson. Besides, the Bureau has registered two criminal cases and one case of disproportionate assets in June, he said. He said that all these officers were booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
KU among top-10 varsity’s in India
Kurukshetra: The Kurukshetra University (KU) has been ranked tenth among all the universities in the country by Nielsen survey, which was conducted in association with India Today. “It is a significant achievement for KU. Six out of first ten positions have been won by centrally-funded universities. KU has also bagged the fourth spot among all the State universities of India,” said KU Vice Chancellor lt Gen Dr DDS Sandhu. He added that parameters for rankings were 50 per cent weightage to factual data, while rest 50 per cent weightage was assigned to perceptual data.
BSNl internet service at chandigarh airport
Chandigarh: During the ongoing Digital India week, the Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited (BSNl) — Chandigarh launched 2G and 3G services in the new upcoming international airport at Chandigarh. The 2G, 3G base transceiver stations (BTSs) have been commissioned and high speed internet data as well as good quality of voice has been provided within the campus of airport and all the adjoining areas such as Jhumaeheri, Kandala, Alipur, and Pabhat. BSNl has also started the sale of BSNl SIM in that area.
Haryana transfers 11 IPROs, DIPROs
Chandigarh: Haryana Government on Thursday issued transfer and posting orders of 11 Information and Public Relations Officers (IPROs) and District Information and Public Relations Officers (DIPROs) with immediate effect. Sunita Devi has been posted as IPRO in press section, Dalbir Singh as Mewat DIPRO, Sunil Kumar as Kurukshetra DIPRO, Paru lata as Bhiwani DIPRO, Parveen Kumar as IPRO in press section, Paramjeet Singh Saini as Rewari DIPRO, Avtar Singh as Ambala DIPRO against the vacant posts. Besides, Surender Kumar has been posted as Panchkula DIPRO, Suresh Kanwar as Panipat DIPRO.
CHB’s camp for people’s grievance redressal
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) on Thursday organised a camp in Sector-49 Community Centre for solving problems of residents of Sector 51 in coordination with local Municipal Corporation councilor Harphool Chander Kalyan. Through the camp, it was assured that residents’ problems regarding property matters will be sorted out within a week positively.
ex-servicemen’s widows, wards get free training
Chandigarh: UT Zila Sainik Welfare is organising free computer course for the ex-servicemen, widows and their wards. It is a six-month long course commencing on August 3 at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Industrial area Phase VIII, Mohali. Basics of computers along with various softwares will be taught. Eligibility for attending the course is matric pass and age limit up to 55 years. Eligible and wiling candidates can collect application form from Zila Sainik office or can download it from www.chandigarhsainikwelfare.org to be submitted by July 28.
Honoured on Women’s Day, 10 women thanks Guv
Chandigarh: A delegation of women from Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula on Thursday called on Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki to thank him for honouring them on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Solanki had honoured 10 women in a function organised at Chandigarh who have, despite numerous odds, managed to provide better education to their children and made them successful. Also, incentive amounting to Rs 25,000 each was provided to them. The Governor said that in case of any exigency, they could meet him anytime without any hesitation.
20 more seats for BSC-I in Badli govt college
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to allot 20 more seats for BSc-I (non medical with Chemistry) to Government College, Badli , Jhajjar district from the current academic session (2015-16).
Jaguar land Rover launches branded goods
Chandigarh: Jaguar land Rover India announced the launch of new 2015 lifestyle Collection for both men’s and women’s clothing, gifts, accessories and luggage items. All products have been specifically designed and developed by Jaguar land Rover’s in-house design team in order to create appeal for both Jaguar land Rover owners and enthusiasts alike.