TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR RETUNING OFFICERS
Chandigarh: As a part of the series of training programmes for the officers of the civil service in Punjab, the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab in collaboration with India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management, (IIIDEM) New Delhi and the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab organized the 13th In-Service Training Programme. Over 80 young officers, belonging to the IAS and the PCS attended the programme. The focus of the programme was to equip the trainee officers and re-orient the serving officers on election processes ahead of the coming general assembly elections in Punjab. In his inaugural address, Punjab Chief Secretary, Sarvesh Kaushal asked the officers to equip themselves fully with the up-to-date rules, procedures and guidelines issued by the Election Commission so that there should be no mistake at any level during the electoral process. V K Singh, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab described the paradigm shift in preparation of electoral rolls and the benefits that are offered by creating database of electoral rolls in the country.
HP INDUSTRY MIN CAllS FOR RESOlUTION OF TRUCK FARES
Baddi: Aiming to harness the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) while enhancing their competitiveness, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised an MSME Conclave at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh on Friday. Minister for Industries labour & Employment, Government of Himachal Pradesh, Mukesh Agnihotri, said, “Unjustifiably high rates and other undesirable practices of the Truck Union are creating lot of trouble to Industries in Himachal Pradesh, therefore, all possible support will be offered and the issue will be resolved at the earliest. To create a healthy business climate in the state a separate MSME policy will be formed soon.” He said “9 clusters will be formed in the state, including Pharma and Packaging cluster in Baddi. All the budgetary announcements will be notified within 1 month such as reduction of entry tax. The focus would be on the infrastructural development of Baddi to develop it into the model industrial town of the country. The process of four laning of Pinjore - Nalagarh highway will be accelerated”.
Rs 5.72 CR approved FOR WElFARE CENTRE in Haryana
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has approved a sum of over Rs 5.72 crore for construction of a Welfare Centre in Police lines, Yamunanagar, a NGO Hostel in Police lines, Kurukshetra and first floor of Sadar Police Station, in Karnal. A spokesman of Home Department said that proposals to this effect have been approved by Chief Minister Manohar lal.
BlOOD DONATION CAMP AT BESTECH BUSINESS TOWERS
Mohali: TT Consultants a leading firm engaged in providing IP and Patent Research Services having offices in Mohali, Gurgaon, USA, Taiwan in association with PGI Chandigarh organised a Blood Donation Camp in Bestech Business Towers, Sector 66, Mohali with collaboration of other business units. All Business Unit Heads & representatives were present at the inauguration ceremony. Total 100 blood units were collected by the PGI Team during this Blood Donation Camp.
CHANDIGARH holdS CAMP FOR disabled people
Chandigarh: The Department of Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, Chandigarh Administration with AlIMCO organized a camp for Person with Disability at Aasha Kiran, Sector 46 on Friday. In the camp 190 Persons with Disability were registered who were identified during the survey conducted by the Department from the month of March to July. After registration these 190 beneficiaries were assessed by the technical officers of the AlIMCO for the requirement of aids and appliances of these beneficiaries.
Business failure no more a stigma: Wadhera
ludhiana: Unlike in the past, a failure in business is accepted now as there is no stigma attached to it. Since parents today are more flexible, you should not be scared of failures in your pursuit of excellence. Nothing happens without a reason . Try to find a why of everything. This was stated by ludhiana Management Association (lMA) Senior Vice-President Kamal Wadhera while addressing a gathering of business school students at Panjab University Regional Centre here this afternoon. He gave them some useful tips and strategies to be successful entrepreneurs in life. Exhorting the future entrepreneurs to ‘go where the eco-system is’ and learn from the ‘whys’ of life, Wadhera said that in order to be successful in the business arena one should remain positive and be prepared for uncertainties in life. “Anyone whose primary agenda is money-making, can’t be a successful entrepreneur. Though some people find it difficult to take a plunge, with money being a stumbling block, I would advise you guys to stay away from credit cards and live within your means”.
lIC ties up with Axis Bank to offer products in banks
Chandigarh: life Insurance Corporation of signed an MoU with Axis Bank to distribute lIC’s multiple life insurance products to their customers on bank counters. This is one of the largest such partnerships after the recent IRDA regulations issued on open architecture framework for banks. In the preliminary phase, the bank will distribute lIC’s life insurance products across its branches in West Bengal, Bangalore and Haryana– Panchkula. Additionally, the bank will also provide post sales services such as premium collection and renewal of policies.
Bikano to contribute Rs 1K cr to Bikanervala Groups
Chandigarh: Bikano has already crossed the turnover of Rs 550 crore. With the increasing demand of the packaged sweets, namkeens, savouries, papad, syrup’s and many more, the brand ‘Bikano’ aims to achieve Rs 1,000 crore in next three yrs. Bikano’s products are now being patronised by Multinational Companies, Modern Hyper Markets, CSD Network, Indian Railways and Airlines in addition to numerous retail stores.
Crystal launches Bavistin to improve paddy yield
Chandigarh: Crystal Crop Protection Pvt ltd has launched fungicide product “Bavistin” which is a crop-protecting, yield- enhancing and profit-product. Touted as a boon for Punjab farmers, Bavistin, as a seed treatment is widely used on many cereals, pulses, and oilseeds all of which grow widely in the state. It is also used for controlling diseases as a foliar spray in rice, fruits and vegetables. Its treated crop acreage is estimated around 70 lac acres.
Piping ceremony of DSPs held
Chandigarh: A piping ceremony was held on Friday in the Multi Purpose Hall of Police lines, Sector-26, Chandigarh for the four newly promoted DSPs of Chandigarh Police--Yashpal Sharma, Nitya Nand, Jaswinder Singh and Uday Pal Singh. Tajender Singh luthra, Inspector General Police was the chief guest of the function. A.S Cheema, DIG, Sukhchain Singh Gill, SSP, Eish Singhal, SP/Traffic & Security and Ravi Kumar Singh, SP/Operations and other senior police officials were present on the occasion.
Sunny leaone visits Zirakpur
Zirakpur: Sunny leone visited Walmart Wholesale store in Zirakpur to promote lust deodorant and Forever fragrance brands. Tajender Pal Singh, General Manager, Personal Care, Walmart India; Member of Best Price Mukesh Bansal and Zirakpur Best Price Store Manager Prakash Dawani were present.