Haryana extends time to file returns
Chandigarh: In order to give relief to those registered dealers who have been affected during the Jat reservation agitation in February, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has approved a proposal of Excise and Taxation Department to extend the time limit for filing of returns for the quarter ending March 31, 2016 under the Haryana Value Added Tax Act, 2003 and under the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 by three months. Finance Minister Capt Abhimanyu said that an affected registered dealer who has lodged a valid claim for compensation within the prescribed period before the appropriate authority designated by the Government for this purpose, may furnish his quarterly return for the quarter ending March 31, 2016 upto July 31, 2016 under the HVAT Act, 2003 and CST Act, 1956.
Punjab Governor greets people on Baisakhi
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Kaptan Singh Solanki has extended greetings to all Punjabis living in country and abroad on the eve of Baisakhi. In a message, Solanki said that Baisakhi has a multi-faceted importance. It marks the ripening of the Rabi harvest, a time of great joy for the farmers to gather the fruits of their hard labour. The Governor said that this auspicious occasion has a special significance in the glorious history of Sikhism, as on this day in 1699, the 10th Guru of Sikhs, Sri Guru Gobind Singh founded the ‘Order of Khalsa’ to fight against the tyranny of the Mughals and to preserve human and secular values, who sacrificed his entire family for this cause.
Haryana declares April 19 as gazetted holiday
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has declared gazetted holiday on April 19 on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti instead of April 20, already notified. A spokesman said that the Chief Minister Manohar lal has approved the proposal on the basis of a representation received from president Vishva Jain Sangathan, Delhi Sanjay Kumar Jain pointing out that the actual date of Mahavir Jayanti is April 19 and not April 20.
4 criminal, 2 Da cases filed against corrupt officers
Chandigarh: To curb corruption in Punjab, the Vigilance Bureau is being making concrete efforts. A spokesman said that during March, 6 cases were registered against corrupt officers who were caught red handed while accepting bribe. The bureau also registered 4 criminal and 2 disproportionate assets cases while the number of vigilance inquiries stands at four. Different courts has convicted accused in 4 cases and 7 challan presented before the courts by Vigilance Bureau.
BBMB power generation surpassed target
Chandigarh: The generation from BBMB power houses has surpassed the CEA (Central Electricity Authority) target by more than 30 percent during the year 2015-16 i.e. low cost green hydro energy generation of 11853 MUs against the target of 9,076 MUs fixed by the CEA. This feat was facilitated by ensuring all time high machine availability of 97.22% as well as optimal water reservoir operations leading to effective utilization of inflows, said a spokesman. All BBMB power houses individually have also surpassed power house wise targets set by CEA. BBMB delivered another sterling performance on transmission front by clocking all time high Transmission System Availability of 99.7% during 2015-16. Another hallmark of BBMB performance was generation of 3,339 MUs at its challenging Dehar Power House (DPH) which is the highest generation since year 2000, he said.
One IPS, four PPS transferred
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has issued posting orders of one IPS and four PPS officers on administrative grounds with immediate effect. Jaspreet Singh Sidhu IPS, has been posted on regular basis as Commandant 6th IR B ladda Kothi on administrative grounds with immediate effect. Gurnam Singh PPS has been transferred to 27th Battalion PAP Jallandhar as Assistant Commandant against a vacant post. Pushkar Sandal PPS has been posted as Assistant Commandant PAP Jallandhar on regular basis while Ravcharan Singh Brar goes as Assistant Inspector General Police /Crime on regular basis and Gagan Ajit Singh has been posted as Assistant Commandant 7th Battalion PAP Jallandhar on regular basis.
Designer Anuj Sharma holds workshop at INIFD
Chandigarh: Internationally acclaimed Fashion Designer Anuj Sharma Collection Button Masala fame, was at Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), campus for two days to guide INIFD student designers on fashion fundas and latest design trends of the Fashion world. Anuj Sharma is on board with INIFD to mentor students through the journey of Gen Next designer at the most coveted fashion event of the Country — lakme Fashion Week. Anuj conducted an exclusive workshop with the INIFD students on draping of knit fabrics, fashion trends, in depth analysis of the fashion industry and finer intricacies of design and retail.
Civil services day to be celebrated
Shimla: Civil Services Day will be celebrated on April 21 throughout Himachal and various programmes will be organised to mark the occasion. Purnima Chauhan, Secretary Administrative Reforms said that transparency and accountability are the main constituents of good governance, while good governance is a pre-condition to achieving human development which is the main concern or mission and the ultimate goal for all States’ programmes and activities. She said State-level function will be held at Shimla. Discussions on priority flagship programmes besides installing exhibition on the achievement of various flagship programmes will be the main attractions of the function.
Tricity students can apply for MSU UG Courses
Chandigarh: As a special benefit to students of the tricity, Missouri State University (MSU), one of the oldest universities of Midwest US has extended its deadline for applying to Undergraduate Courses for the fall (July) 2016 session. The new deadline is April 30. The most sought after undergraduate courses among international students at MSU are Bachelor in Material Sciences, Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Undergraduate Programme in Communication, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship major, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems major, Bachelor of Science in Accounting major and many more.
Juicy Couture launches its new collection
Chandigarh: lifestyle brand Juicy Couture launched the new Spring/Summer 2016 collection at the Elante Mall, Chandigarh store that offers vibrant plethora of looks with bold colours and graphics, flirty feminine designs, and whimsical prints, across lifestyle categories, including a newly introduced footwear range. The Juicy Couture lifestyle assortment offering includes apparel, footwear, handbags, fashion jewellery and accessories with prices ranging from Rs4,000 to Rs30,000 for apparel and from Rs2,000 to Rs29,000 for accessories.
Doaba beat Khalsa in Campus Cricket
Chandigarh: Doaba College from Jalandhar defeated Khalsa College from Chandigarh in the North-Zone Finals of Red Bull Campus Cricket 2016. The city champions battle it out against each other to secure their berth in the National Finals. Doaba College is now among the top two teams from the North zone to enter the National Finals. Competing against the best from across the country, the National winner will represent India in the Red Bull Campus Cricket World Series Championship 2016.
talwar takes over as NAREDCO Chairman
Chandigarh: NAREDCO has appointed Rajeev Talwar as its new Chairman. At the 103rd Governing Council Meeting of National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), Talwar was unanimously elected as its Chairman. Presently, Talwar is a Member of Board of Directors and CEO of DlF limited, India’s largest Real Estate Company.