DTOs not to charge excess amount
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Monday issued directives to the District Transport Officers (DTOs) in the State to take immediate action against dealers charging ‘excess amount’ at the time of vehicle registration. The directions were issued by the state Transport Minister Ajit Singh Kohar. “It has come to our notice that some dealers were charging excess amount at the time of vehicle registration,” he said. He said that the DTOs had been directed to ensure that all vehicle dealers should display rate list of fixed tax rates in their offices. “Strict action would be taken if any vehicle dealer is found charging more than the fixed rate for vehicle registration,” he said.
Cleanliness drive in PU
Chandigarh: Keeping the spirit of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh on Monday re-launched the massive cleanliness drive at PU Campus in the new academic session, 2015-16. PU NSS and NCC cadets undertook a cleanliness drive in the PU Campus. The department of Horticulture also actively participated in the day long drive which is part of the continuous series of cleanliness and awareness drive at PU campus. The NSS volunteers from the NSS unit of PU conducted cleanliness drive near Gandhi Bhawan area at Panjab University Campus. The volunteers cleaned the Students Center, Gandhi Bhawan Pool, and lawns of Arts block 1 to 4. PU NSS Director and PU Fellow Dr. Yograj Angrish, Prof. I.D. Gaur, Centre for Social Work Dr. Gaurav Gaur and NSS Program Officer Jeesu Jaskanwar Singh addressed the NSS volunteers and motivated the volunteers to keep their campus clean.
Chandigarh Police organises painting competition
Chandigarh: The UT Police, Chandigarh in association with HDFC Bank organised a painting competition in Government Model High School, Sector 26 manned by Chandigarh Police. In this competition 100 students participated, out of which 7 students were selected on the basis of concept and presentation and were awarded prizes by Kiran Sibal, Branch Manager, HDFC Bank, Sector 22. Selected paintings shall be displayed in the school library. This activity was a success and was appreciated by the school staff, management, student and their wards. It was the first initiative of its kind, taken up in the school premises for the benefit of the children of Police personnel. On this occasion, Shekhar Chander, Principal, Govt. Model School Sector 26, school staff and Kiran Sibal and her staff were present.
Bank of India holds Blood Donation camp
Chandigarh: Bank of India, Chandigarh Zone on the eve Bank’s 110th Foundation Day organized a Blood Donation and free health checkup Camp at their Zonal Office in Sector-31A Chandigarh on Monday.The camp was inaugurated by Bhupinder Singh, Zonal Manager, Chandigarh Zone and K N Verma, Deputy Zonal Manager. More than 150 people gathered for blood donation and health checkup camp. A lamp was also lightened by Singh and he also encouraged the donors & appreciated the volunteers.
VIDEO CONFERENCE TO REVIEW PENDING STATE lEGISlATION
Chandigarh: On the directions of the government of India, a video conference would be held on September 9 in Punjab to review pending state legislation. A spokesman of the government said that instructions have been issued to all the heads of departments to send details regarding the pending state legislation to the General Coordination Branch of the General Administration department at the earliest so that the same could be discussed in the Video Conference to be held on September 9. He said that the Video Conference would be chaired by the Secretary Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs. Union Home Minister has asked the Secretary (Border Management), to organize a video conference with the representatives of State Governments. The Secretary was also asked to convene a meeting with the representatives of Central Ministries/Departments from which comments are still awaited.
Chairman of BBMB addresses CBIP Workshop
Chandigarh: A workshop on Water logging and Soil Salinity in Irrigated Agriculture was organized by Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) on 3-4 September, 2015 at Hotel J.W. Marriott, Chandigarh. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, Irrigation Minister, Govt. of Punjab was the Chief Guest on this occasion. A.B. Agrawal, Chairman, BBMB while addressing the delegates from all over the country underlined the need to take immediate steps to mitigate the problems of Water logging and Soil Salinity.
ICICI Academy for Skills holds convocation
Chandigarh: ICICI Academy for Skills (ICICI Academy), an institute set up by the ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth to create sustainable livelihood for the youth, on Friday organized a convocation ceremony for the first batch of students at its centre in Zirakpur, Punjab. Chief Guest Daljit Singh Cheema, Education Minister, Government of Punjab conferred certificates to 95 young women who had completed their training course in ‘Retail Sales’ and ‘Office Administration’ at ICICI Academy’s Zirakpur centre. All students have been offered placements across sectors like Telecommunications and ITES. Zirakpur is one of the nine academic centres exclusively dedicated to training of women. These centres offer courses of 12 weeks duration in ‘Retail Sales’ and ‘Office Administration’ for women who have completed class X. The Zirakpur centre has a capacity to train around 880 students a year. Since its inception in October 2013, ICICI Academy has set up a total of 20 centres across the country to provide relevant and practical training to the underprivileged youth in various disciplines including selling skills, office administration and web designing. The students are also trained in specific life skills such as communication, finance, etiquette and grooming which help them adapt to an organised work environment.
ludhiana girl to take part in lakme Salon Bridal Show
ludhiana: lakme Salon gave soon to be bride, Raagini Kanwal, from ludhiana once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk the ramp of the glitzy lakmé Fashion Week. Raagini got the opportunity to glide down the ramp at the lakmé Salon Bridal Show by Neeta lulla which was a co-created bridal showcase. Before the show, lakmé Salon had announced lakmé Salon Bridal Hunt on its website. By simply participating in the “Know–Your-Bridal-Style” Quiz and answering nine simple questions, every to-be-bride would know what bridal style suits them best and three lucky brides-to-be from all over the country stood a chance to walk the ramp. Raagini Kanwal said, “I was completely star struck at the lakmé Salon Bridal Show, being amongst top models and fashion designers. I could have never imagined wearing a Neeta lulla outfit and getting first hand beauty tips from her and the lakmé Salon Bridal Stylist team.”