Punjab panel to connect villages with link roads
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has constituted district level committees to connect villages/dhanis/Deras with the link roads in the State. A spokesman said that the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district would be the chairman of the committee while the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development), executive engineer Panchyati Raj and Block Development and Panchyat officers would be the members of the committee. The District Development and Panchyat Officer will be its member secretary. The link roads will be constructed for those villages/Dhanis where Panchyat will provide the land for the roads. The Deras of religious/historical importance will also be cover in this scheme. According to the spokesman, minimum 50 inhabitants are required for that village/Dhani.
Scheduled Castes panel issue notice to Punjab Govt
Chandigarh: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has asked the Punjab Government to celebrate November 26 as “National Constitution Day” so that the students across the State should be made aware about the Constitution of India and the immense contribution of its maker Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar. Chairman, Scheduled Castes Commission, Rajesh Bagha said that the Commission has asked the State Government to hold seminars, debates, quiz contests and other competitions on this day besides honouring the winners by the eminent personalities in every district. He said that this step should be undertaken to ensure that the students have knowledge about the making of the Constitution of the country.
CGRF to conduct hearing of complaints
Chandigarh: As per the guidelines of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, the Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) of Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam has scheduled a meeting at Vidyut Sadan, Vidyut Nagar, Hisar on November 6 at 11 am for hearing the complaints of consumers. A spokesman said that the CGRF would redress grievances or complaints regarding billing, voltage, problems related to meters, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply, efficiency, safety, reliability, non-compliance of the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission orders, etc. However, cases of theft and unauthorised use of electricity, accidents and inquiry related cases would not be considered.
Verka announces new brand identity
Chandigarh: Verka, the flagship brand of MIlKFED, has announced a new brand identity that signifies its growth and transformation, and celebrates the promise of purity over the history of 50 years by the company. The launch was clubbed with the launch of new and improved milk by Verka in tricity. The new branding also introduces along the new Verka writing style, a sun graphic that adds oodles of vibrancy to the visual appeal of the brand. The white sunlight of the morning denotes purity. Verka is the highest selling milk brand in Punjab. Verka’s packed milk has registered a sale of an average 9.64 lakh litres per day (Up to September, 2015).
musical evening to be held for awareness
Chandigarh: Glaucoma Support Group will organise glaucoma educational evening “Glaucoma Musical 2015” at NINE Auditorium, PGIMER, on November 8 from 6 pm onwards, to spread awareness about glaucoma (Kala Motia). The “Glaucoma Musical” will be presented by a popular anchor from Mumbai, Sanjay Gajria, who is a Bollywood actor and a model. Famous fusion music composer and artist Pt Subhash Ghosh will enthrall the audience with melodious fusion music. An international face of Punjabi drama and theatre, Padmashree Dr Neelam Mansingh Chowdhury will grace the occasion as guest of honour while Prof Yogesh Chawla, Director PGIMER will preside over the function as chief guest. The event is free to the public and is likely to attract a big gathering.
National Press Day to be observed on Nov 16
Chandigarh: National Press Day will be observed across the country on November 16 to encourage the media to pursue its duties following the dictum of “freedom with responsibility”. A spokesperson of Punjab Government said that National Press Day is symbolic of press freedom of and ethics in journalism. He said that instructions to all the district administrations have been issued to observe this day to perpetuate the high values of freedom of speech as enshrined in the constitution of India.