Badnore greets people on Parkash Utsav
Chandigarh: Extending greetings to the people of Punjab and Chandigarh on the auspicious Gurpurv of Guru Nanak Dev, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, VP Singh Badnore said Guru Nanak’s philosophy sought Sarbat Da Bhalla (welfare of all) and his message was relevant to the whole world, transcending all boundaries. He said Guru Nanak was born at a time when society was ridden with the prejudices of caste, creed, social inequalities, discrimination against women and ill-gotten wealth. He added Guru’ teachings were especially relevant today in this complex and materialistic world.
Amarinder greets people on Parkash Purb
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has extended greetings to people around the world on the auspicious occasion of 548th Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. The Chief Minister said, “Guru Nanak Dev’s universal message of love, compassion, equality, peace and brotherhood is not restricted to a particular caste, colour, creed, religion or region but transcends the barriers of time and space, thus making it relevant till eternity.” He appealed to the people to imbibe the spirit of service and humility as preached by the Great Guru and work towards the creation of a peaceful, prosperous and harmonious society by following the legacy of Guru Nanak Dev.
Haryana issues clarification
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued clarification regarding minimum educational qualification for recruitment of Group-D posts in various departments and public sector undertakings in the State. A spokesman said the departments or public sector undertakings who didn’t have even ‘Middle Pass’ as a qualification need to make amendments in their service rules to prescribe minimum qualification as ‘Middle Pass’. Those who have qualification for Group-D posts higher than ‘Middle Pass’ may continue to retain the same, said he.
Haryana directs IAS and HCS
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has directed all IAS and HCS officers to provide their contact details in the leave application while taking casual or earned leave. A spokesman said it had been noticed that certain officers also left the station while being on casual or earned leave. In the absence of any contact, difficulty has been experienced to get in touch with such offices during their leave period. All officers have been directed to provide details like address, mobile number and email in the leave application so that they might be contacted in case of any requirement or emergent situation.
Haryana announces paid holiday for HP voters
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has notified November 9, the day of poll for the general election to Himachal Pradesh, as paid holiday for its staff who are enrolled as voters in Himachal Pradesh, to enable them exercise their franchise. Such employees can avail special casual leave, paid, on that day. A spokesman said that the holiday would be observed under section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 and section 135-B of Representation of the People Act in all Haryana government offices, boards and corporations and educational institutes in respect of those staff of the state government who are registered voters in Himachal Pradesh.
applications to confer state awards invited
Chandigarh: Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Department has invited applications to confer State Awards for year 2017-18 to the persons with disabilities or institutions or individuals for their outstanding work in the field of welfare of disabled. A spokesman said the awards would be given under the categories best disabled employee, employer award, best Individual, best institution, barrier-free environment for government, public sector undertaking, private institutions including industry or trade and creative award. The last date for submitting application is November 15.
70 Kwp solar plant inaugurated
Chandigarh: A 70 kWp Rooftop Solar Power Plant was inaugurated at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 38 (West) by Siddhanta Das, IFS, Director General of Forests & Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Govt of India. He appreciated the lead taken by Chandigarh in installing Solar Rooftop Plants on Govt. buildings but desired that in future more emphasis shall be given to promote its use by Private individual as well on their rooftop. Santosh Kumar, Director (Science & Technology & Renewable Energy), UT, Chandigarh informed that 70 kWp Rooftop SPV Power Plant has been installed by CREST and the total cost of the project is Rs 68.26 lakh which includes operation & maintenance charge for 10 years.
Directory under ICPS released
Chandigarh: Haryana Women and Child Development Minister Kavita Jain released the directory prepared under Integrated Child Protection Scheme. Jain said that this directory would facilitate rehabilitation of all needy children in the state in timely and effective manner. The directory included addresses, phone numbers, e-mail Ids of Deputy Commissioners, Chairman, Members, officers and employees of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, State Child Protection Society, District Child Protection Units, Child Welfare Committees, Juvenile Justice Boards, Child Care Institutions, Observation Homes and Special Homes, Specialised Adoption Agencies among others.
PGI OPDs closed on November 4
Chandigarh: All OPDs in PGI shall remain closed on November 4 on account of Guru Nanak Dev’s birthday, a gazetted holiday. Emergency services will function as usual.
CM made several announcements: OSD
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has announced a number of development works for the people of Guhla assembly constituency, including construction of stadium at Cheeka, financial grant of Rs 13.50 crore for various works in rural areas and upgradation of Sub-Centre Arnauli to Primary Health Centre, said Amajit Singh, Officer on Special Duty to Chief Minister. He said that as per the demand of the area people, the Chief Minister had made these and others announcements to further enhance the infrastructure of Guhla assembly in district Kaithal.
1731 confered degrees
Patiala: As many as 1731 degrees were awarded at Thapar University, Patiala 31st convocation. These includes 73 PhD degrees, 693 Masters in Engineering, Sciences, Humanities and Management and 961 Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering. Gautam Thapar, president Thapar University, presided over the function and awarded medals.
Vigilance awareness workshop held
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Vigilance has conducted Vigilance awareness workshop in the Office of Principal Director of Audit (Central) Chandigarh, Govt. Model Senior Secondary School Sector 10 and Gram Sabha Village Kishangarh on the theme “My vision- Corruption free India”. Sukhraj Katewa, Officer on Special Duty, Vigilance UT, Chandigarh was the chief guest of the workshop where he delivered lectures to aware the concerned officers/officials, students and general public.
IDBI Bank registers higher operating profit
Chandigarh: IDBI Bank has cut its net loss sharply to Rs 198 crore in the second quarter, against Rs 853 crore in the preceding quarter. Kumar Neel lohit, CGM & Zonal Head, Chandigarh Zone, on Friday said that as a part of turnaround strategy, the Bank has initiated ‘Project Nishchay - Resolve to succeed’ in partnership with ‘The Boston Consulting Group’ (BCG). The bank is looking at multi pronged strategy which entails Revenue maximization, Cost efficiency, Manpower planning and Asset utilization.