Guvs, CMs condole first lady’s demise
Chandigarh: The Governors and the Chief Ministers of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Suvra Mukherjee, the first lady and wife of President Pranab Mukherjee. Governor of Haryana, Punjab and UT Administrator Kaptan Singh Solanki and CM Manohar lal Khattar expressed their heartfelt condolences to the President and his family in this moment of bereavement. HP Governor Acharya Devvrat and CM Virbhadra Singh also expressed their grief. Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal, along with Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal, and Cabinet Minister Bikram Majithia also condoles the sad demise. Badal described Suvra Mukherjee as ‘multi-faceted personality with the rare qualities of head and heart’, who played a pro-active role in the promotion of Indian art and culture at the national as well as international level being a highly talented painter and a vocalist. Punjab Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa and state BJP chief Kamal Sharma have also expressed deep sadness.
Punjab to observe Sadbhavana Diwas on Aug 20
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has decided to observe ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’ throughout the State on August 20. Spokesperson said that pledge would be administered to all the Government employees to promote national integration and communal harmony among people of all religions, languages and regions. He said that the idea behind observing ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’ is to eschew violence and to promote goodwill among the people.
Polythene free-26 Mandi
Chandigarh: Continuing with ‘Polythene free-26 Mandi’ drive, under the directions of SDM (East) Danish Ashraf, a joint team of Food and Supply and Sanitation inspectors made surprise checks in Sector 26 Sabzi Mandi, Bapu Dham Colony and Apni Mandi at Sector 29. The drive, started a week ago, is leaving good impact as the use of polythene has been reduced to great extend. Today, only 25 kg of polythene carry bags have been seized from three places against the earlier figure of 3.60 quintals and 18.40 quintals, respectively. Besides, 19 challans have been issued to dhaba owners, rehri owners, vegetable vendors for garbage and instantiation.
Punjab SC Commission to hear grievances
Chandigarh: The newly-appointed non-official member of Punjab State Scheduled Caste Commission Babu Singh Panjawa would listen to the grievances on working days in his office. Spokesperson said that aggrieved parties or persons could reach at third floor of the Civil Secretariat from 11 am to 4 pm, and the Commission would listen to all the grievances sympathetically.
Punjab dismisses agriculture devp officer
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Tuesday dismissed Agriculture Development Officer, Shalinder Singh, under the Punjab Civil Services Rules (Punishment and Appeal) 1970 for absence from his duty for a long period. The state Agriculture director Mangal Singh Sandhu said that ADO Shalinder Singh had been absent from his duty and did not even reply to the charge sheet issued to him. He said that retired IAS CS Talwar was appointed as an inquiry officer, who also proved allegations against Shalinder Singh. Besides, department has also got permission from PPSC for his dismissal, he added.
Punjab to appoint two SICs, invites pleas
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has invited applications for the appointment of two vacant posts of State Information Commissioners in the state Information Commission under the provision contained in Section 15(5) and (6) of RTI Act, 2005. Spokesperson said that the State Information Commissioners should be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance. Applicant should not be a MP or MlA of any State or UT or hold any other office of profit or connected with any political party or carrying on any business or pursuing any profession.
workshop for NSS leaders on social harmony
Chandigarh: To promote integrity and unity in the society as a part of Centre’s initiative, Regional Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Regional Centre, Chandigarh, under the aegis of Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has organized a TOT on Social Harmony and National Unity. Five-day workshop, on the theme of ‘Social Harmony and National Unity’, kicked off on Tuesday with the participation of over 40 NSS trainers from across north India. The workshop will conclude on August 21.
47 volunteers donate blood at MGSIPA
Chandigarh: The management development centre of Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) Chandigarh on Tuesday organised a Blood Donation Camp in association with Government Medical College and Hospital-32. As total of 47 donors including 30 newly-recruited officers from Central Secretariat Services, Government of India and 17 faculty or staff of MGSIPA donated blood. MDC head Prof Sanjeev Chaddha informed that the event was held to sensitize officer trainees, faculty and staff members towards their social responsibilities and to promote safe blood movement through collaboration endeavors.
CSIR-CSIO conducts a contact programme
Chandigarh: The CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation is organising a ‘Motivational Contact Program for Talented School Students of Punjab’ for high school meritorious students from the state during August 17 to 21 in association with Punjab State Council for Science and Technology (PSCST). The programme was organized to inculcate scientific temper among young students with a vision to incline their interest towards basic sciences. The five-day programme is lined up to have guest lectures, scientific talks, lab visits, hands on session and a quiz competition. Thirty-one students, accompanied by their teachers, from Moga, Muktsar and Faridkot districts, attended the programme.
Power shutdown due to maintenance work
Mohali: Due to urgent maintenance work of 66 KV Mullanpur sub-station and Seonk and all 11 KV feeder running from it, the power supply to Nayagaon, Kansal, Mullanpur, Dadhmesh Nagar, Ratwara and all villages of Mullanpur sub division and nearby areas will be effected partially from 9 am to 11 am on Wednesday.
DWA meeting held at GADVASU
ludhiana: A meeting of Dairy Welfare Association (DWA) was organised at the campus of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) wherein around 120 dairy farmers from different corners of the State participated. DWA coordinator Parminder Singh said that two technical lectures were delivered by university experts — Dr Ajeet Kumar on quality of semen which is being employed for inseminating our dairy animals, and Dr Raman Narang related to the characteristics of bull whose semen is to be used which are to be kept in mind while getting one’s animals inseminated at the time of breeding.
Additional block inaugurated at AIHM-42
Chandigarh: Dr Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, a premier Institute under Union Ministry of Tourism, took an eminent step forward towards commencing an additional block of the Institute on Tuesday. Advisor to UT Administrator Vijay Kumar Dev was the chief guest on the occasion and inaugurated the building. New block, spawned upon an area of 11,306 square feet and comprising of three floors along with basement, is added to cater the needs for supplementing space for classrooms and laboratories arising from increased intake of students due to 27 per cent reservations for OBC candidates.
Nirankaris observe spiritual liberation day
Chandigarh: The followers of Sant Nirankari Mission, all over India and across the world, remembered their great saints who dedicated their lives for spiritual liberation of the mankind, and observed the day as ‘Mukti Parv’ or the Spiritual liberation Day. A mammoth gathering of devotees from the capital city and its adjoining states of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh congregated to take part in the main Samagam at Delhi despite rains.