Haryana panchayat polls: 13,316 nominations received
Chandigarh: As many as 13,316 nominations have been received during the first phase of general elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions in Haryana, scheduled to be held in three phases on January 10, 17 and 24. Haryana State Election Commissioner Rajeev Sharma said that 885 nominations have been received for Member Zila Parishad, of which 530 were filed by men and 355 by women. 1,529 nominations were received for Member Panchayat Samiti, of which 1,010 were filed by men and 519 by women. Similarly, 3,701 nominations have been received for the post of Sarpanches, including those filed by 2,289 men and 1,412 women, and 7,201 for the post of panches, including those filed by 4,407 men and 2,794 women.
NCMEI member Dr Mann calls on Punjab Governor
Chandigarh: National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) member Dr Baltej Singh Mann on Tuesday called on Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Prof Kaptan Singh Solanki at Punjab Raj Bhavan. Discussing various issues at length, the Governor said that it was possible only through education that minorities can join the mainstream, and minority communities should come forward to participate in strong knowledge economies powered by information technology, innovation and education. Dr Mann revealed that NCMEI has issued 11,384 minority status certificates (MSCs) to minority educational institutions.
roadways karamchari dal’s diary, calendar releaseD
Chandigarh: Punjab Transport Minister Ajit Singh Kohar on Tuesday released Punjab Roadways Karamchari Dal Diary and Calendar-2016. After releasing the diary and calendar, Kohar congratulated all the employees of roadways and wish them a very happy and prosperous life in the new year. On the occasion, Dal’s state president Fateh Singh, state general secretary Salwinder Singh Gaghria, other office bearers, various district representatives and senior officers of the Roadways were present.
Punjab transfers one IPS
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Tuesday issued transfer orders of IPS officer Mohnish Chawla with immediate effect. Deputy Inspector General of Police/CI Punjab Chawla has been transferred and posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police (Administration), Commando, Punjab, Bahadurgarh, Patiala, against the vacant post with additional charge of DIG, CI Punjab, on administrative grounds.
Channi calls on Soni, Bhattal
Chandigarh: The Congress legislature Party (ClP) leader Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday called upon Punjab Campaign Committee chairman Ambika Soni, and former chief minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal. Channi discussed the party affairs and present political scenario in his hour-long meeting with Soni. He assured Soni full cooperation in her campaign committee. later, Channi met Bhattal and sought her blessings. He also requested the senior leader to fully guide him, as she has been the ClP leader, Chief Minister and the party president too.
Headmasters Salon launched in Patiala
Patiala: Schwarzkopf Professional India strengthened its presence in Patiala by exclusively tying up with Headmasters Salon Private limited that has launched Headmasters salon on Tuesday in the city. Headmasters managing director Sukhi Gill said: “Our endeavour is to offer best hair-care experience to our consumers in Patiala through this partnership.”
Nadda to inaugurate online registration at PGIMER
Chandigarh: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, who is also the president of the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), will inaugurate the online registration facility on Wednesday. later, he will also inaugurate the tele-evidence facility at Central Registration Department, level–II, Nehru Hospital and Central Sophisticated Instruments Cell in Research Block B, level-II, PGIMER.
Elante holds arts and craft workshop
Chandigarh: Elante Mall, under its New Year Extravaganza, on Tuesday organised seven-day workshop by renowned artist Surinder Shankar Anand for children between the age of two and 12 years where more than 50 kids participated. The main aim of the workshop was to improve the creativity and give the message of environment protection in a fun-filled manner by using ‘Recycled material’.
NSS Camp held at SGGS College
Chandigarh: The NSS unit of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, is organising a seven-day special camp. Over 100 volunteers organised a rally and a household survey on Tuesday under the theme of ‘Youth for Swachh Bharat’. During the event, volunteers visited over 100 households for collecting data regarding certain socio-economic factors including family hygiene and sanitation. Volunteers also interviewed the village sarpanch and sanitation workers. College principal Prof SS Kang extended all out support for the success of the activity.
GADVASU Biotechnologist brings laurels to varsity
ludhiana: Dr Mamta Pandey, PhD student of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University’s School of Animal Biotechnology bagged the prestigious ‘ISVIB- GADVASU Women Scientist Award-2015’ for her outstanding research. She was also conferred ‘Best Paper Award’ in the same year at National Seminar on ‘Transnational Research in Biotechnology for Improving Animal Health and Productivity’ and third Annual Meeting of Society for Veterinary Science and Biotechnology held at Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner, Rajasthan in October 2015.
Cash safe and insured, says Axis Bank
Ferozepur: Axis Bank, in response to Monday’s attempt of cash transfer van's loot, on Tuesday stated that all cash is safe and insured. “The cash van operated by Checkmate (Cash Transfer Agency) was intercepted by some miscreants who started firing on the guards of the van. No customers or employees were hurt during the incident and the entire cash is safe. All necessary medical assistance is being provided to injured guards and we wish them speedy recovery. Bank is cooperating at its fullest to police for the investigation,” stated the official statement.