CM constitutes committee under CS
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has constituted a high powered committee under the Chief Secretary of the state to monitor the implementation of the state government’s decisions and pro-people welfare initiatives. A spokesperson said that the Implementation committee would be headed by CS with Principal Secretary to Chief Minister (PSCM), Administrative Secretary and Head of the concerned department to monitor the implementation of the state government’s decisions and welfare schemes. Meanwhile, the committee would also hold any erring officer/ official accountable for delay in implementation of these decisions. The Committee would also update Badal with regard to the progress of these decisions every fortnight.
State Celebration to be held on 200th Parkash Purv
Chandigarh: State level celebration would be held to mark the 200th Parkash Purv of Sri Satguru Ram Singh Ji, informed a spokesman. The state level celebration would be held on Basant Panchmi falling on February 12 and a 19- member committee has been constituted for the same. The committee comprises of 14 government representatives including Chief Minister as the chairman and Cabinet Ministers Punjab namely Industries & Commerce Minister, Finance Minister, Tourism & Cultural Affairs Minister, Information & Public Relations Minister and the Irrigation Minister as members. Other government members include Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Avinash Rai Khanna, Prem Singh Chandumara(all MPs), Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary Finance, Vice Chancellor Guru Nanak Dev University, Vice Chancellor Punjabi University, Patiala.
Model code of conduct withdrawn in Haryana
Chandigarh: With the completion of counting of votes of the general election of panchayati raj institutions, the model code of conduct in Haryana has been withdrawn with immediate effect. A spokesman of State Election Commission said that however, officers or officials in-charge of preparation of results, finalization of accounts, completion of formalities and documentation would not be transferred for at least two weeks so that the whole process could be completed smoothly.
Forum to hear grievances of power consumers
Chandigarh: With a view to ensure prompt redressal of grievances of electricity consumers, Members of the Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN), led by chairman of the forum, RK Sharma would conduct extensive field visits in February. A spokesman said that the Forum would hear grievances at Yamunanagar on February 1, Karnal on February 5, Ambala on February 8, Sonepat on February 11, Kurukshetra on February 15, Panipat on February 18, Rohtak on February 23, Kaithal on February 25 and Jhajjar on February 29. This would ensure that consumers from distant places do not require to visit the office of the Forum at Panchkula for redressal of their grievances. The Forum would hear all grievances or complaints pertaining to billing, voltage, meters, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply, efficiency, safety, reliability and non-compliance of the orders of the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Miri-Piri Medical College to be opened soon
Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said that Miri-Piri Medical College in Shahbad would soon be opened after resolving all its issues. The Minister gave this assurance to the president, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Avtar Singh Makkar after a meeting in Amritsar. Vij said that the issues concerning the construction of the college building would soon be resolved at administrative level and thereafter, the construction could be completed and admissions could also be started. He said that the previous Congress government did not let the religious organisation to go ahead with the proposal of the medical college. Vij had also held a meeting with Gurmeet Ram Rahim of Dera Sacha Sauda to set up a medical college and he had agreed to the proposal.
Cabinet meet on Feb 3
Chandigarh: The meeting of Haryana Cabinet, which was scheduled to be held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar lal on February 2, would now be held on February 3 at 11 am at the same venue, that is Committee Room, fourth floor, Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh.
Demands of Anganwadis to be considered: Jain
Chandigarh: Haryana Women and Child Development Minister, Kavita Jain today reiterated the commitment of the State Government for the welfare of its employees and said that the genuine demands of Anganwadi workers would be considered. Jain was interacting with the representatives of the Haryana Anganwadi Workers Association here. She gave a patient hearing to their demands.
Baby show organised
Mohali: Shemrock Senior Secondary school, Sector 69, organised a fun-filled ‘Baby Show’ which showcased the hidden talents and antics of the children. Around 500 parents and tiny tots from tri-city participated in the show. Kids from the age group of 1 to 4 years sashayed down the ramp at the show setting it on fire in their lively and exuberant performances. There were many exciting and fun-loving competitions for the babies at the show. Right from toddlers trot, Sunshine Smile, Sparking Teeth till most attractive baby and talent hunt, the show had a variety of activities for the kids to enjoy with. The most interesting contest of the show was ‘Baby Ramp Walk’, where the enthusiastic Babies were dressed in synchronization.
‘Ship Design & Management Technology Changing fast’
Chandigarh: Shipping industry has considerably improved over last decade. The technology of the ship design is changing continuously. Key to the operation of these ships is Seafarers who are instrumental in running these ships , said Fleet Manager with MTM Maritime Group (MTM), Ashok Gupta, who hails from Chandigarh, while speaking at a presentation on shipping held here for those from the industry and also those keen to take it up as a profession. Active seafarers were invited to watch the presentation on shipping industry. The MTM Group plans starting operations in city in the near future.
UCO bank celebrates Republic day
Chandigarh: UCO bank zonal office, Chandigarh celebrated Republic day with great enthusiasm and fervor. VK Shrivastava, circle head and general manager, Chandigarh unfurled the National Flag at UCO Bank, Sector 17-B here. Guard of Honour was presented by Security Personnels of UCO Bank. Shrivastava congratulated all on the eve of 67th Republic Day and spoke about the scarifies made by the freedom fighters and also reminded about the severe conditions/difficulties under which defence forces working and providing security to us. Staff members from Sector 17-B who worked vigilantly and averting swindling of Rs 6 and arresting fraudster were awarded with appreciation certificate and trophies on this occasion.
Axis bank shortlists 139 students
Mohali: Axis Bank has shortlisted 139 students joining for different branches in Chandigarh and Punjab region at campus hiring in Quest Group of Institutions. The selected students have been given joining for two levels. One is Assistant Manager profile for post graduates and Officer profile for graduate students. Around 380 students were shortlisted in second phase to take the test for these posts. After screening the applications, the students were invited for online test followed by panel interview.
Sahayta observes Int’l Childhood Cancer Day
Chandigarh: Sahayta Charitable Welfare Society celebrated the International Childhood Cancer Day on January 29. The event marked the resilience and strength of little cancer survivors . It was organised in APC, PGI and a seminar was held to discuss the nutritional and emotional needs of children going through cancer. The Indian Dietetics Association joined hands and special emphasis was put on how to improve the children's nutritional status while on chemotherapy and later. Madhu Sharma, Dietician from PGI guided the parents regarding the use of supplements to enable better health.