Guv to preside over Varsity convocation at Hisar
Chandigarh: Haryana Governor, Kaptan Singh Solanki would preside over the first convocation of lala lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, to be held on January 28. A spokesman of the University said that the ceremony would be held at Indira Gandhi Auditorium of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, 11 am onwards. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh, would deliver the Convocation Address. Haryana Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister, OP Dhankar, and Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Kamal Gupta, would be the Guests of Honour on the occasion.
Haryana labour Department conducts Inspections
Chandigarh: The inspectorate staff of labour department, Haryana recently conducted 48 regular inspections of various industrial establishments and launched prosecutions in 148 cases under the Factories Act, 1948. A spokesman of the Department on Friday said 576 industrial disputes were pending and 223 were raised by the workers or their unions, thus raising the total number of disputes to 799. Of these, 78 industrial disputes were got settled by the conciliation officers of the labour Department and 23 disputes were withdrawn by workers or trade unions. The Department conducted 1,469 inspections under various labour laws, detected 149 violations of various kinds and recovered a sum of over `3.11 lakh as fine. As many as 311 prosecutions were launched and 175 convictions were obtained.
IEEMA flags off World Electricity forum
Panchkula: Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), flagged off Elecrama 2016 – World Electricity Forum here on Friday. Haryana has been facing a grim situation as the state-owned power generation and distribution companies have accumulated a massive debt of `38,345 crore in the last 10 years. The state’s power distribution companies —UHBVNl and DHBVNl have remained in losses in all ten years since 2004-05. The poor performance of Haryana Discoms is the direct result of very high transmission and commercial (AT&C) losses and defaulting amount in the most political sensitive districts. The overall AT&C losses in Haryana are in range of 29.46% but in the political sensitive areas these losses are more than 40%. Sanjeev Sardana, Vice President, IEEMA said, “Haryana has demonstrated the political will to proactively address the challenges in power sector such as mounting losses of state electricity boards, power losses and technology upgradation as an important step towards harnessing massive overall growth in the state. With its adoption of UDAY scheme, we are sure that the Haryana will turn around its power sector. IEEMA can help in mitigating losses and bringing in technological innovations.”
Ayush to recruit for 314 posts, says Vij
Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister, Anil Vij on Friday said that AYUSH Department would soon conduct recruitment to 314 different posts of ayurvedic, homeopathy and unani. Vij said that recruitment would be conducted for 102 posts of ayurvedic medical officer, four posts of unani medical officer, 14 posts of homeopathy medical officer, one post of principal for physical education, 138 posts of ayurvedic dispenser, one post of unani dispenser, four posts of homeopathy dispenser, two posts of ayurvedic physician, one post each of unani and resident physician, 16 posts of clerk and 30 posts of Group D.
ICICI Bank inaugurates its 215th branch in Punjab
Chandigarh: ICICI Bank inaugurated a new branch at Urban Estate Market, Phase-2 in Jalandhar, 215th branch of the Bank in the state. The branch also houses a round-the-clock ATM at its premises. Kamal Kishore Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar, inaugurated the branch. The branch will offer a comprehensive range of loans and deposits including saving, current and term deposits; auto, home and gold loans; NRI services along with lockers facilities. ICICI Bank has 215 branches and over 400 ATMs in Punjab.
landline phones and Internet to nodal officers
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has decided to provide landline telephone and internet facility to the officers of various departments of rank of Deputy Director or above, who have been designated as nodal officers for the centrally sponsored welfare schemes, a government spokesman said on Friday. Directions have been issued to all concerned to fill in the requisite performa and deposit the same with the Printing and Stationery Department, Punjab within 10 days so that they may be provided the facility at the earliest, he said.
Micromax launches ergonomic design smartphone
Chandigarh: Micromax has announced the launch of its biggest smartphone ever – the Canvas Fantabulet that sports a 6.98-inch HD IPS screen. With an aim to disrupt India’s popular phablet market, the smartphone is exquisitely designed combining ergonomic and stylish form factor and best-in-class technology features to offer a rich multimedia experience as well as efficient work tool to the consumers.
Ford launches newer version of endeavour
Chandigarh: Set to redefine the SUV segment, Ford launched the all-new Ford Endeavour, its technologically advanced, capable, refined and safe seven-seat SUV in India. “Be it the everyday commute or the most extreme off-road terrain, the All-New Ford Endeavour will be the new benchmark in the Indian SUV segment thanks to its rugged off-road capability, exceptional ride quality and dynamic handling,” said Nigel Harris, president and managing director, Ford India.
SEHAJDHARI SIKH PARTY DISBANDS All WINGS
Chandigarh: Keeping in view the forthcoming elections of SGPC in Sept 2016 and the Vidhan sabha Elections in Feb 2017 the National Executive Council of the Sehajdhari Sikh Party has disbanded all the Wings of the Party like ladies Wing, Youth Wing, Employees Wing and Students Wing. New names and the organizational structure of these wings will be finalized by the National President Paramjeet Singh Ranu and shall be notified shortly by the National Organizing General Secretary very soon.
UNION BANK ORGANISES MUDRA CAMP
Chandigarh: Union Bank of India organised a camp on Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) in Chandigarh, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. During the camp, the Union Bank issued the sanction letter to 509 beneficiaries. The sanction letters under this scheme were given by Deputy General Manager of the Bank, Nitesh Ranjan. The camp was organized by the Bank in Government Industrial Training Institute for Women situated at Sector-11 Chandigarh.
PGI hosts HEAlTH TECHNOlOGY ASSESSMENT event
Chandigarh: First National Conference on Health Technology Assessment was organised at PGIMER, Chandigarh on Friday. The conference was preceded by a four day fellowship program from 18th to 21st January 2016 on 6th International Fellowship on Health Technology Assessment, which had included deliberations on several methodological and applicability issues regarding appraising clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of new medical technologies, devices and programs. More than 40 researchers and academicians from leading public health institutions from public and private sector got benefited from this fellowship program.
PGI CElEBRATES REPUBlIC DAY WITH BlOOD CAMP
Chandigarh: On the occasion of Republic Day, Security Department of PGIMER is organizing 13th Blood Donation Camp on January 23. The Camp will be inaugurated by Anil Vij, Health Minister, Haryana. More than 500 volunteers of various departments of the Institute as well as from places like Kurukshetra, Karnal, Tricity etc., will donate blood in this camp. Donation will start at 9.30 am.