Punjab social security dept invites applications
Chandigarh: Punjab Social Security and Women and Child Development Department has invited application from the registered Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) for releasing grant-in-aid under various Centre’s grant-in-aid schemes. Spokesperson said that NGOs working in welfare sector since three years have been asked to apply online by logging on to Centre’s website — www.ngograntsje.gov.in. After online applications, NGOs would have to submit one hard copy of that application before Punjab Social Security and Women and Child Development Department director through their concerned district social security officer or district programme officer by July 31.
All Punjab schools to open today
Chandigarh: All the Government, private, aided, or recognised schools across Punjab would open on July 1, Saturday, after a month-long summer vacations. Spokesperson said that the timings would remain as before, that is from 8 am to 2 pm. The timings were changed before vacations due to scorching heat but now with some respite from the heat wave, the school timings have been reverted back to the earlier ones, spokesperson added.
HP Urban Development Dept’s 11 services go online
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Department has decided to deliver 11 services online to the citizens, including birth, death, marriage registration and certificates, BPl certificates, water supply connection and property tax payment, sewerage connection, NOC for electricity, Non PFA license, permissions of Canopy, dumping and tree felling. The services will be available using e-district application (http://edistrict.hp.gov.in), HP State portal (http://eservices.hp.gov.in) and lok Mitrakendras (http://lmk.gov.in/Sugam).
Narinder Chauhan takes oath as HP CIC
Shimla: Narinder Chauhan and Sushil Chandra Srivastava on Friday took oath of the office of Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioner, respectively, in the presence of Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvrat in a simple but impressive ceremony held at Raj Bhawan. Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was also present on the occasion, as the Chief Secretary VC Pharka conducted the proceedings of the ceremony.
UHBVN CGRF to make extensive visits in July
Chandigarh: The members of the Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam will make extensive visits in July for hearing grievances of the consumers and to entertain new complaints. Spokesperson said that the forum will take all grievances or complaints of consumers like billing problem, voltage complaints, problems in metering, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply, efficiency, safety, reliability, non-compliance of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission orders etc.
Convocation at Indo-Swiss Training Centre
Chandigarh: The 52nd Convocation of Indo-Swiss Training Centre (ISTC) was held on Friday at CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh. Union Defence Ministry’s Bharat Electronics limited general manager PK Changoiwala, who was the chief guest on the occasion, stressed upon the need to encourage hands on training. He encouraged the students to work hard and achieve their aspirations but also to work for the benefit of society. He said that the students should channelise their energy for the service of society.
MicroPort Begins local operations in Punjab
ludhiana: MicroPort has come up with Target Elutent Stent (TES) in Punjab, 3rd generation technology which helps patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Akhilesh Singh, Associate Director, Strategic and Marketing Initiatives India, says “We are very pleased to bring TES to Punjab within 4 months of commencement of our Indian operations. Target Elutent Stent is approved in more than 26 countries for sale and is one of the most premium stents in the market where it is available.” The TES is inserted into the affected coronary arteries and helps in clogging them.
BAlAMURUGAN ASSUMES CHARGE AS SECY TO Guv, PUNJAB
Chandigarh: J.M. Balamurugan, IAS officer of 1994 batch on Friday assumed charge as Secretary to Governor, Punjab in place of M.P. Singh, who hasbeen transferred. He also holds additional charge as Secretary Sports & Youth Affairs in Punjab Government. Balamurugan has worked in different capacities in the Government of Punjab including Secretary, local Government & CEO of Punjab Municipal Infrastructure Development Company, Secretary Finance. Eariler, he had served as Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala and as CEO of Isha Foundation on deputation.
Yadvinder Chauhan retires from I&PR Dept
Shimla: Yadvinder Singh Chauhan, Joint Director on Friday retired from the Government service after serving the Himachal Pradesh Information and Public Relations department in various capacities for over 30 years. A farewell party was organised in his honour in the Directorate of Information & Public Relations, where Director R.S.Negi congratulated Chauhan for rendering valuable services to the department. He said Chauhan contributed a lot for Giriraj weekly and Himprastha magazine of the department for a long time. He played an important role in disseminating the policies and programmes of the State Governments and maintained cordial relations with the media.