Capt mourns death of noted Dr Chugh
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh condoled the death of noted nephrologist Dr Kirpal Singh Chugh, known in India as the ‘Father of Nephrology’, who died of cancer on Sunday at the age of 85. The Chief Minister, in his condolence message, conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul. Describing Dr Chugh as an eminent teacher, thorough researcher and clinician and, above all, an exceptional human being, he said Chugh’s contribution to nephrology, globally, had made him an icon in the field of medicine.
Haryana police bust gang stealing phones
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has busted a gang with the arrest of five persons who used to steal items like mobile phones, laptops, i-pads, and cameras from cars. Another person, whom they used to sell stolen items, has also been arrested from Delhi. The police recovered 30 mobile phones, 11 laptops, six hard discs, nine i-pads, four cameras, 20 mouses, five watches, 11 laptop chargers and Rs 8,000 in cash from his possession.
HSIDC invites online applications
Chandigarh: Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructural Development Corporation (HSIIDC) has invited online applications for allotment of industrial plots on leasehold basis for setting up food processing industry in Barhi Mega Food Park with October 17 as the last date. Spokesperson said that 52 plots in various sizes would be allotted including eight of 4300 square meter, one each of 3500 and 1350 square meter, 27 of 1800 square meter, five of 1012.5 square meter and 12 of 450 square meter.
Virat on deputation to Chandigarh Admn
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has placed the services of HCS officer Virat, the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) secretary and Haryana Khadi and Village Industries Board secretary at the disposal of Chandigarh Administration with immediate effect.
HPSCARD donates Rs 15 lakh to CM relief fund
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (HPSCARD) chairman Pandit Shiv lal presented Rs 15 lakh cheque to the Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh towards Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Besides, he also presented a dividend of Rs 15 lakh to the Government. Bank managing director YPS Verma was also present along-with other officers of the Bank.
City boy debuts with a Punjabi number
Chandigarh: City-based singer Aakash Chawla released his first Punjabi number ‘Perfect Piece’ by AK Productions at Chandigarh Press Club. The video, which will soon be available on prominent Punjabi music TV channels, has been directed by Bobby Bajwa, famous singer and director, while it has been produced by Rakesh Puri, who were also present at the release function. The song will be released on Punjabi television channels from September 30 onwards.
Bikano launches new Diwali product ranges
Chandigarh: Bikano has launched their Diwali products with19 types of beautiful gift packs besides 10-12 types of special sweets. Sanjeev Gupta, DGM sales and Ajay Aggarwal, VP (Sales), Bikano Foods Pvt ltd said that the special thing about these products is that their shelf-life is 4-6 months old. “Every year, special Diwali business meetings are organised in various cities before Diwali, in which all businessmen associated with Bikano are invited so that all traders have all the information about Diwali gifts packs & new launched products”, they said.
Punjab announces rotational irrigation prog
Chandigarh: Punjab Irrigation Department announced rotational programme for irrigation for the Kharif season through canal water from September 19 to 26. The channels of Sirhind Canal System would run on the priority basis from Bist Doab Canal, Sidhwan Branch, Bathinda Branch, Abohar Branch and Patiala Feeder respectively. Spokesperson said that direct distributaries of BMl in group ‘A’ will run to their indent. Balance water supplies available will be utilized in Ghaggar Branch and Patiala Minor in Group ‘B’ respectively.