Baba Sri Chand birth anniversary: Capt greets people
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has greeted the people of Punjab on the birth anniversary of Baba Sri Chand, the elder son of Guru Nanak Dev and founder of the ascetic sect of Udasis. In his message, Amarinder Singh said that Baba Sri Chand, the great mystic saint, led humanity on the path of spirituality to achieve the ultimate goal of salvation. The Chief Minister exhorted the people to cherish the underlying spirit of Baba Sri Chand's philosophy and follow his teachings.
One caught while talking bribe
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught Sushil Kumar, Clerk posted in the office of Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Ambala City, red handed while accepting illegal gratification of Rs 5,000 from Sankalp Kumar, a resident of Mohinder Nagar, Ambala City in lieu of registration of his marriage case. A spokesman said that a case has been registered against the accused under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act in the Bureau’s Police Station, Ambala. Further investigation is in progress.
Minister issues directions
Chandigarh: Haryana Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Minister, Rao Narbir Singh said that with a view to ensure quality of construction works being carried out, the government has decided to run a special campaign to identify and blacklist contractors who use low-quality raw material. The Minister directed the Technical Adviser of the Department to carry out field visit and take samples of material being used in construction work for investigation. He also directed to take samples of materials being used in four-laning of National Highway-71 from Masani Barrage to Rewari, Rewari rest house and overbridge being constructed on National Highway-8 over Sahibi river for testing.
Programme to be held for distributing compensation
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to conduct programme to distribute amounts of compensation to people in different villages of district Gurugram, whose land was acquired for various development projects, from September 1 to 7. A spokesman said that the corporation had acquired about 246 acres for different development projects in January this year. The farmers and companies would be provided the amount of compensation directly into their bank accounts after they sign the documents provided by the respective teams. The land owners would have to bring along two photographs, copies of Aadhaar card or voter ID card and details such as name of bank and bank account number.
Transfer of IAS officers in Haryana
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has given additional charge of Chief Administrator, Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Shrine Board (SMSDSB), Gurugram to IAS officer, Vinay Pratap Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram and CEO-cum-Secretary, Haryana Smartgram Development Authority, with immediate effect. Sameer Pal Srow, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad and Director and Special Secretary, Haryana Hospitality Department has been given the additional charge of Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Faridabad against a vacant post.