Badal constitutes three member committee
Chandigarh: To put the setting up of Baba Moti Ram Mehra memorial at Fatehgarh Sahib on the fast track, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Friday constituted a three-member committee comprising former SGPC chief Prof Kirpal Singh Badungar and Punjab State Backward Classes commission chairman, Punjabi University, Patiala, vice-chancellor Dr Jaspal Singh and former cabinet Minister Hira Singh Gabria. Spokesperson said that the committee has been mandated to identify five acre land for memorial.
unauthorised colonies to get electricity connection
Chandigarh: Taking a major decision for electricity connection to those living in unauthorised colonies or slums, the Haryana Government’s power department has decided to provide the same on purely temporary basis. The move came to provide basic amenities to all citizens of the state and will also prevent unauthorised use of electricity by such residents. Consumers situated in these areas are required to submit an affidavit and indemnity bond that availability of electric connection is not giving any ownership right of the land etc. No additional charges will be taken from the consumers and the electricity bill will be issued to such consumers in a separate colour.
HPPCl, UJVNl discuss setting up of 660 MW SPV
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation limited (HPPCl) and Uttaranchal Jal Vidyut Nigam limited (UJVNl) on Friday held a meeting to discuss the modalities for the formation of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to execute 660 MW Kishau Multipurpose Project. Discussions were held between senior officers led by Managing Directors of both HPPCl and UJVNl. A consensus has been reached on all issues for formation of the SPV, said HPPCl MD DK Sharma. He said that the formalities for formation and registration of SPV would be completed within three months.
Punjab gets 198 proposals, Rs13,458 cr as investment
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has received record 198 proposals with proposed investment of Rs13,458 crores during last one year after Investment Summit. Besides the key proposals of ITC, Cargill India, Amul, Mahindra Agro, Sonalika Tractors, the state Government’s Bureau of Investment Promotion, under one roof, has granted all regulatory clearances to 96 of the said projects. “Punjab has emerged as one of the most developed states in India in all spheres: agriculture, industry and services that has the best infrastructure in the country and also some of the best people, who are hard working, educated and disciplined. All these factors make Punjab an excellent place for investment,” said an official spokesperson of department.
‘govt’s priority to make drinking water available’
Chandigarh: Haryana Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma on Friday said that the State Government’s priority is to make drinking water available to the people and ensure that canal water reaches tail ends so as to irrigate fields. Sharma, while redressing the grievances of the people in Rathiwas in Mahendergarh district, said that he had implemented many drinking water schemes based on canal water for the entire state when he was Public Health Engineering Minister in 1987. As a result of it, the availability of water at Mahendergarh is better than other districts.
lt Gen Cheema takes over Vajra Corps
Chandigarh: lt Gen Jagbir Singh Cheema has taken over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the prestigious Vajra Corps. He has relieved lt Gen NPS Hira. lt Gen Cheema was
commissioned into the Sikh Regiment in June 1979. An alumnus of National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy, he
has a distinguished career spanning more than 36 years during which he has tenanted critical command, staff and instructional experience across the entire spectrum of conflict to include conventional and sub conventional operations both in the Western and Northern Fronts.
Punjab Government to transfer 14 officers
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Friday issued transfer or posting orders of 10 tehsildars, three naib tehsildars and one District Revenue Officer (DRO) with immediate effect. Tehsildars Jarnail Singh has been posted at Faridkot, Vipan Bhandari at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Amrit lal at Phagwara, Harsimran Singh at Ferozepur, Bhupinder Singh-II at Nihal Singh Wala, Tarsem Singh at Dasua, lakhwinder Singh at Nakodar, Sukhbir Singh Brar at Giddarbaha, RK Jain at Bholath and Jaswant Rai at Jaiton.
Haryana notifies sale of govt stock (securities)
Chandigarh: Haryana Government on Friday notified sale of Government stock (securities) of 10-year tenure for an aggregate amount of Rs1,000 crore (nominal). As per the notification, issued by the Haryana Finance Department, the proceeds of the loan will be utilised to finance State Plan Outlay in connection with the development programmes of the State Government. The auction of Government stock will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India at its Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on August 25.
‘Govt concerned for development, law and order’
SAS Nagar: lok Sabha MP from Sri Anandpur Sahib Prem Singh Chandumajra on Friday maintained that the Government is primarily concerned for the development and setting up law and order in the district, instead of appointing mayor for the city. Chandumajra, addressing the media after a program organised by senior citizen association, said that the persons responsible for disturbing law and order on August 18 will not be absolve irrespective of the party they belongs to. “In this regard, police has been directed to identify defaulters and ensure fair and transparent conduction of Mayor’s election on August 28,” he said.
IDP education organises Australian Edu Fair
Chandigarh: IDP Education India, the leading student placement service provider, organised the Australian Education Fair in Chandigarh on August 20 for students aspiring to pursue higher education in Australia. The fair spreads, across 14 cities, will bring together prominent universities and educational institutes from Australia under one roof. A total of 36 Australian institutions are participating in the fair across India providing a free platform for students to gauge their prospects, apply directly to the institution of their choice and get first hand information on courses, scholarships etc.