21 cases registered regarding illegal mining
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has taken stringent steps to check illegal mining and illegal transportation of minerals in the State. So far as on April 4, a total of 21 cases have been registered regarding illegal mining and 3 cases have been registered for illegal transportation of illegal mined material, said a spokesperson. 142 cases have been registered under PDPP act (Prevention of damage to Public Property) while 94 people have been arrested and 1 JCB machine, 19 Tractor, 90 Dumpers/Trucks and 42 other vehicles have been impounded. A Total of Rs 1,84,740 fine has been imposed in these cases.
Haryana re-instates two HPS officers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has re-instated two Haryana Police Services officers namely, Satish Kumar and Jagat Singh in service subject to the final outcome of departmental proceedings pending against them with immediate effect. Both were suspended for dereliction of duty during the Jat quota agitation in February last year. On reinstatement, Satish Kumar has been posted as DSP/HVPNl (against newly approved ex-cadre post) while, Jagat Singh has been posted as DSP/HVPNl against Joginder Sharma, DSP whose posting orders will be issued later on.
IAS Tejvir Singh assumes charge as PS
Chandigarh: IAS officer Tejvir Singh on Wednesday assumed charge as Principal Secretary to Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and as Secretary Public Relations. The 1994 batch officer has been given two important assignments by Capt Amarinder Government.
IAS Gurkirat Kirpal Singh assumes charge as DIPR
Chandigarh: IAS officer Gurkirat Kirpal Singh on Wednesday assumed charge as Director, Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Punjab. Already serving as Special Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and in addition Defense Services Secretary, he was given additional charge of DIPR recently. The 2001-batch IPS officer replaced IAS Varun Roojam who was only a few days ago appointed as DIPR by Capt Amarinder Singh’s government.
Haryana to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti as “Ahinsha Divas” every year on April 9 when slaughter houses will remain closed in the State, and there will be a complete ban on the sale of meat, eggs, fish and liquor. Urban local Bodies Minister Kavita Jain said keeping in view the decision taken by the State Government, all deputy commissioners, commissioners of municipal corporations and executive officers and secretaries of municipal councils and committees had been directed to ensure compliance of these instructions in areas under their jurisdiction.
Columbia Asia Hospital organises health talks
Patiala: On the occasion of World Health Day, doctors at Columbia Asia Hospital drew attention to the growing incidence of obesity in the country and its implications of mental well-being. The doctors organised interactive sessions with their patients and their family members to address the growing incidence of obesity induced depression. The hospital also conducted health talks at the DAV and DPS schools to instill in children the need for healthy well-being. The session also offered tips for a healthy lifestyle day to fight against depression which has been a major deterrent in today’s society.
INIFD annual exhibition inaugurated
Chandigarh: The recently crowned Miss Commonwealth Asia Pacific Shweta Raj formally inaugurated INIFD Academy of Interiors Annual Exhibition ‘INIFD STUDIO’ — The Arena of Creativity, Annual INIFD Interiors’ Exhibition showcasing the showcasing creativity, talent and diligence of students. The exhibition will be held from April 7 to10. At INIFD Interiors’ Exhibition 2017, the students of Interior Design will take you through yet another journey of design styles showcasing various predominant eras of design over centuries.
Elante anniversary shopping extravaganza begins
Chandigarh: Elante Mall, the region’s favourite destination for shopping, entertainment and merrymaking, is going all out with its fourth anniversary celebrations by spreading happiness among its valued customers through an exclusive nine-day grand anniversary Shopping Extravaganza, which began on Wednesday. During the extravaganza, customers who spend Rs 3,000 or more on shopping or dining at any of the outlets at Elante can register themselves for the raffle draw by producing the bills. The luckiest of them will take away the bumper prize, a Hyundai Grand i10 car, on the concluding day of the Elante anniversary celebrations on April 13.
Industrial establishments emp to get paid holiday
Shimla: labour Commissioner-cum-Chief Inspector of Factories, Himachal Pradesh has issued directions to all occupiers/Managers of Factories/Industrial establishments, shops and other commercial establishments situated in the areas of 36-Bhoranj (SC) Assembly Constituency to strictly abide by the provisions of Section 135-B of Representation of the People Act,1951, wherein every person employed in any business, industrial or other establishments and entitled to vote in above Assembly Constituency should be granted a paid holiday on the day of Poll. He said, however, this section shall not apply to any elector whose absence may cause danger or substantial loss in respect of the employment in which he is engaged.
Talk on job prospects at GGSCW-26
Chandigarh: The Placement Cell of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Wednesday organized a talk on job prospects and career options for the undergraduates. Medical Transcriptionist or Medical language Specialist as a career option was the main focus. Consultant at Renaissance School of Medical Transcription Anil Oberoi, the speaker for the day, talked about Medical Transcription as a lucrative career option and apprised the students about eligibility and basic skill requirement to join this career. Students found the talk beneficial as they saw it as a great career opportunity for themselves.
Aryans job fest held
Mohali: Continuing its efforts towards placement drives, 42nd Aryans Job Fest was conducted at Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh. Over 114 candidates have got selected by over 24 companies from various sectors including IT, ITES, BPO, Health Care, Banking, Insurance etc participated in the fest. Over 1200 candidates came from various parts of North India in the job fest.