Badal felicitates people on Bhagwan Valmiki jayanti
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, his deputy Sukhbir Badal, and the State’s Forest, Wildlife and labour Minister Chunni lal Bhagat on Monday felicitated the people of Punjab on the auspicious occasion of pargat divas of “Karuna Sagar” Bhagwan Valmiki. Badal, in his message, said that Bhagwan Valmiki was the “pitaamah” of Sanskrit language and first poet or Adi Kavi of the world who by his immortal and masterpiece composition “Ramayana” propagated the message of victory of good over evil. Sukhbir emphasised the need of making concerted efforts for propagating Valmiki’s teachings and philosophy with a view to carve out a healthy society based on equality and social justice. Bhagat called upon the people to celebrate this sacred occasion collectively rising above the parochial considerations of caste, colour and creed to strengthen our brotherhood and amity.
Haryana CM extends greetings on Valmiki Jayanti
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal and Cabinet Minister on Monday extended greetings to the people of the State on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. He said that Maharishi Valmiki had highlighted spiritual, domestic, social and political aspects of life through ‘Ramayana’ which he wrote thousands of years ago. The epic is a source of inspiration for all mankind even today, he said. He appealed to the people to emulate high ideals and principles of Maharishi Valmiki and work for the welfare and betterment of the society by following the path shown by him.
Several welfare schemes launched for SCs
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Krishan Kumar on Monday thanked Chief Minister Manohar lal for launching several welfare schemes for the people belonging to Scheduled Castes families and instituting awards in the names of Maharishi Valmiki, Sant Kabir and Sant Ravidas. He also welcomed the Chief Minister’s announcement pertaining to setting up of a Sanskrit University at Mundri village in Kaithal district after the name of Maharishi Valmiki. Extending greetings to the people on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Kumar said that it was commemorated as ‘Samrasta Diwas’ in Kaithal on October 24.
punjab announces rotational irrigation programme
Chandigarh: Punjab Irrigation Department on Monday announced rotational programme for irrigation for the current Kharif season through canal water up to October 31. The channels of Sirhind canal system would run on priority basis from Patiala feeder, Abohar branch, Sidhwan branch, Bathinda branch and Bist Doab canal, Patiala feeder respectively. Spokesperson said that the channels off taking from Ghaggar Branch and Patiala Minor in group ‘B’ being in the first preference will run to their indent. Balance water supplies available will be utilised in direct distributaries of Bhakra Main line in Group A’ respectively.
Traders demand to lower collector rate
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Traders’ Association, Sector-17, on Monday demanded that the UT Administration must reduce collector rates in public interest and the move will add revenue to the exchequer. The demand was discussed in Association’s
emergent meeting. Association president and Chandigarh Beopar Mandal adviser Kamaljit Singh Panchhi said that the UT Administration had increased collector rate in Chandigarh which is unduly high as compared to the market rates as well as collector in the tricity.
Hartek Power bags substation order
Chandigarh: Hartek Power Private limited, one of India’s fastest growing Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies based in Chandigarh, has bagged an order from Azure Power for providing electrification, automation and substation solutions for solar power projects of 113 MW. These projects, spread across five states, including Punjab, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Karnataka, will be executed at a cost of about `35 crore.
Union Bank observes Vigilance Awareness Week
Chandigarh: Union Bank commenced Vigilance Awareness Week as per the guidelines of Central Vigilance Commission on Monday. The theme of observing Vigilance Awareness Week is “Preventive Vigilance as a tool of Good Governance”. The Commission has been laying stress on the efficacy of preventive vigilance in curbing corruption and believes that good governance is about the process for making good decisions and their effective implementation. The staff members of Union Bank took pledge to be transparent and do work with integrity. Nitesh Ranjan, Deputy General Manager, Union Bank, said that we should always be vigilant about
the happenings around us and good governance is all about transparency, accountability, following rule of law and being inclusive, effective & efficient.
CBI celebrates Vigilance awareness week
Chandigarh: Staff members of Central Bank of India took oath on the commencement of Vigilance Awareness Week from 26th October to 31st October 2015. Bank staff posted in local Zonal and Regional Office, Chandigarh took oath for integrity and transparency in all spheres of their activities and would remain vigilant and work towards the growth and reputation of their organization. Praveen Kumar Roy Asstt. General Manager administered the oath in Zonal Office while Birender Walia, Chief Manager in Regional Office. Roy appealed to their staff member to provide value based service to our country men without any fear or favour through our collective efforts.