Power Dept appoints new officials
Chandigarh: Haryana Power Department has appointed Naresh Sardana, chief engineer, UHBVN as Director Technical, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Ajmer Gill, Chief Engineer, UHBVN as Director Technical, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam limited with immediate effect. Both these officers have vast experience on technical posts in the Haryana Power Utilities, said an official spokesman.
PGIMER to observe World Kidney day
Chandigarh: On the occasion of World Kidney Day on the second Thursday of March, PGIMER Department of Nephrology will organise a ‘Voluntary Screening Camp for Kidney Disease’ on March 10-11 in New OPD, PGIMER. Free basic medical examination and blood and urine tests will be done in this camp. The Department will also organize ‘Kidney Disease Public Interaction Forum’ in the evening of March 10 in lecture theatre 1 in Nehru Hospital, PGIMER. Public lectures with special emphasis on kidney disease, its risk factors, complications and kidney transplantation will be delivered by experts in their respective fields. The mission of World Kidney Day is to raise awareness about importance of kidneys in our overall health, and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.
Vodafone organises Nukkad Natak
Chandigarh: To encourage gender equality and promote the message of women empowerment among youth, Vodafone Punjab Circle on Wednesday organised a Nukkad Natak and Flash Mob at Student Centre, Panjab University. The activities were based on the#HEFORSHE program that Vodafone is supporting globally. The Nukkad Natak and Flash Mob were a part of the ongoing ‘International Women’s Week’ celebrations at Vodafone India from March 7-11.
head constable nabbed for accepting Rs5,000 bribe
Chandigarh: Vigilance Bureau has nabbed a head constable Satnam Singh while accepting a bribe of Rs5,000. A spokesman of Vigilance Bureau said that case number 19 dated February 8, 2016 was registered against complainant Darshan Singh , son of Dharam Singh at Thana laduwal of ludhiana. This case was being investigated by the accused Head Constable posted at Chownki Hambrha. During the course of investigations, Head Constable Satnam Singh demanded bribe of Rs 10, 000 to turn the case in his favour. A trap was laid by Vigilance Bureau on the complaint of Darshan Singh and the Head Constable was caught red handed while accepting bribe of Rs 5,000. A case has also been registered in Vigilance Bureau ludhiana for further investigations.
Haryana Cabinet to meet today
Chandigarh: Haryana Cabinet will meet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar lal, at Committee Room, fourth floor, Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh on March 10, said an official spokesperson.
EPF tax roll-back Cong’s win: Kiran Choudhry
Chandigarh: Kiran Choudhry, leader of the Haryana Congress legislature Party (ClP) has termed the BJP Government at the Centre as a ‘typical roll-back Government’ which first takes anti-people decisions and then rolls them back under pressure, and hailed the withdrawal of tax on EPF withdrawals as a victory of the Congress.
Rs34k cr transactions in axis bank in 9 months
Amritsar: Axis Bank has announced that its 17 million strong retail customer base has conducted Rs 34,460 crore worth of transactions in the first 9 months of FY16 through its mobile platform, as compared to Rs 7,689 crore during the corresponding period last fiscal, thereby reflecting a strong preference shift towards digital banking. 48% of financial transactions by individual customers during the first nine months of the financial year have been through digital channels, as compared to 41% during the corresponding period last year. The bank further expects more than 20% rise in the transactions through the digital banking platform during FY16 - 17.
Elante gifts a Harley to lucky winner
Chandigarh: Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Sector 20 here won Harley Davidson motorcycle worth Rs 4.5 lakh as Bumper Prize at Elante shopping extravaganza. Attracted by the chance to win the bumper prize, a classic Harley Davidson motorbike, visitors came in droves to shop at the ‘Shop and Win' Festival 2016, which was on from February 5 to 14, so as to qualify for the grand prize. Winner Kuldeep’s happiness knew no bounds when the coupon bearing his name was drawn from a box containing over 8000 entries on Wednesday. I could not believe my ears when the result was announced. It is a dream come true for me and my family,” said an ecstatic Kuldeep.
FIAT to organise nationwide loyalty camp
Chandigarh: FIAT Chrysler Automobiles India will organize a nationwide loyalty camp for all Fiat customers at exclusive dealerships from March 9 - 12. This four days long activation will mainly focus on long-standing Fiat customers. The privileged customers of FIAT will enjoy a variety of benefits through the Fiat loyalty camps.
women’s day Celebration at YPS Branch Patiala
Chandigarh: International women’s day was celebrated by YPS Branch of State Bank of Patiala which is an all women Branch. Shruti Gupta limca Book of records holder for the Kathak Dance at the highest altitude of 17,198 feet who was the guest of honour also presented a performance of Kathak Nritya. Vijaysher Singh, Dy. Manager, from regional office State Bank of Patiala Region was the Chief guest. Appreciation for deposit mobilisation was awarded to Harpeet Kaur, Head Cashier. The certificate was awarded by the Bank and presented by the chief guest for her meritorious service at the YPS Branch. The function was organized and anchored by the Branch Manager Poonam Sethi.
NAVEEN SONI CHAIRMAN OF ICAI, CHANDIGARH BRANCH
Chandigarh: Naveen Soni will be the new Chairman of The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI), Chandigarh Branch who was elected during the election held at CA Bhawan, Sector 35 Chandigarh. ICAI which is a statuary body formed by the Act of Parliament safeguards the interests of over 2000 CA professionals and around 12000 aspiring CA students from tricity His newly formed managing committee would be strengthened by Amitoj Singh Kamboj as Vice Chairman, Brij Bhushan Sharma as General Secretary and Sourav Goyal as Treasurer. Other members elected in the executive body include Parmod Vats, Sahil Singla, Pushpinder Duggal and Mastan Singh Chambyal. The entire executive body will govern for three years from 2016-17 to 2018-19. Naveen Soni has been serving CA profession from last 23 years and also law graduate had been served ICAI, Chandigarh Branch in various capacities as Vice Chairman and Secretary.
Airtel lets use pre-paid data on post-paid plans
Chandigarh: Some customers on corporate Internet plans are unable to access mobile internet on their connections, as their (respective) company policy does not allow it or limits the use of mobile data under their plans. This, in several cases, forces customers to use two SIMs or even two mobile devices for their individual data needs. Airtel’s ‘Prepaid on Postpaid’ plan offers a very simple and flexible solution to these customers by offering prepaid data packs on top of their respective postpaid corporate plans. Any customers on a Airtel corporate plan can do a simple prepaid data recharge number and start using data. This prepaid recharge can be done from any prepaid retail channel or online on mobile phone.