Manesar declared new police district
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has declared Manesar as a new police district of the State to further strengthen the law and order situation in the area, keep a check on the incident of crime and road accidents and provide better administration to the people of district Gurugram. Spokepserson said that Chief Minister Manohar lal has approved a proposal in this regard besides approving the requisite staff for newly declared police district on which an annual expenditure of over Rs 3.85 crore would be incurred. Declaring Manesar as new Police District would not only help in keeping a tab on the incident of crime and road accidents in the area, but also facilitate the Government in providing better administration to the people of district Gurugram, added the spokesperson.
Punjab RERA issues circular regarding registration
Chandigarh: Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority on Friday made it clear that registration fee regarding open, common or utility areas, which are part of the real estate project particularly in case of project having mixed land use, would be levied at the rate applicable to the area that these were to service. In a circular issued by RERA, it has been further clarified that a given area purely within a residential part of a mixed use project would be charged at the residential rate. However, if the common area or utilities were to service entire project, covering all components thereof, and not a particular category of land use, the lowest rate applicable to the project would be applied.
British Council launches free IElTS preparation app
Amritsar: British Council has launched two free tools for improving English language for IElTS preparation and imparting user-friendly techniques of reading, writing, speaking and listening- IElTS Prep App — an interactive mobile application, and Understanding IElTS course — a free online course. The IElTS Prep App focuses on providing guidance for listening and speaking tests along with modules on vocabulary and grammar with special IElTS test tips. The app is available for both Android as well as iOS users and is a great alternative to bundles of hard copy preparation materials.
Haryana VB catches four officers taking bribe
Chandigarh: The Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught four officials of different departments red-handed while accepting illegal gratification ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh and registered cases against them under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 during the month of December 2017. Spokesperson said that Assistant Superintendent, Bhondsi Jail in Gurugram, Kirpa Ram was caught red handed while accepting illegal gratification of Rs 1.50 lakh. While Haryana Roadways Department, Sirsa, driver Kismat Singh and Surajkund Police Station sub-inspector Suresh Kumar were caught red handed while accepting bribe of Rs 50,000 each, Superintendent posted in Registrar Office, Firm and Society, Hisar, Krishan Kumar was caught red handed while accepting bribe of Rs 25,000.
Budget lacks visionary approach for education: Chaudhary
Chandigarh: Punjab Education Minister Aruna Chaudhary on Friday termed the Union Budget as the one completely lacking visionary approach especially with regard to the educational sector. She said that Punjab has got a raw deal in budget as the novel and path breaking initiatives undertaken by the State Government to bolster educational sphere would suffer for want of support from the Union Government. The fact that education field as a whole has got just 6.68 percent increase over the last budget lays bare the Centre’s intentions and raises an important query that how it would manage the newly proposed Ekalavya Model Residential Schools with such a paltry increase.
Youth Cong workers protest against Budget
Jalandhar: Youth Congress’s Jalandhar Cantonment unit on Friday burnt the effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley protesting against the Union Budget 2018-19 presented a day before. Youth Congress Jalandhar Cantt president Angad Dutta said that government failed to provide jobs to youth even after four years, and there was nothing for the middle class and traders in the budget. “Four years have gone, still they are promising farmers a fair price. They even did not mention farm debt waver. Government also failed to implement the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission,” he said.
Brahmakumaris organising 14-day Shivratri prog
Mohali: Brahma Kumaris ‘Mohali-Ropar circle has planned to celebrate the festival of Shivaratri — the divine incarnation of supreme God Father Shiva — with great zeal, devotion, love and enthusiasm in 14-day long programmes including prabhat pheris, spiritual discourses, divine songs, meditation, flag-hoisting, Shiv Darshan exhibitions, public programmes, religious leaders seminars, jhankis, among others. The celebrations will begin from January 31 to February 13 under the guidance of Brahma Kumari Premlata, the director Rajyoga Centres of Mohali-Ropar circle.
Rajasthani Food fest starts at WelcomHotel Bella Vista
Panchkula: A Rajasthani Food Festival ‘Rangeelo Rajasthan’, offering authentic food from the land of Maharajas, has started at WelcomHotel Bella Vista, Sector-5 from Friday, and would continue till February 11. The festival is unique as the menu has been crafted and prepared by a Maestro of Rajasthani food, Chef Hanuman Pratap Singh, who has come all the way from WelcomHotel Jodhpur and has prepared the sumptuous recipes with ingredients exclusively found in the barren areas of Rajasthan.
OnePlus announces Buyback Programme
Chandigarh: OnePlus smartphone company on Friday introduced its official ‘BuyBack Program’ on the e-store oneplusstore.in in partnership with Cashify. The program allows users to upgrade their existing device to the latest OnePlus device with the assurance of the best exchange value. As a part of this program, customers can get instant cash for their used smartphones.
Glamzone unisex salon now in Zirakpur
Zirakpur: Glamzone Unisex Beauty salon will also be in Zirakpur, other than Chandigarh’s Sector-21, Sector-32, Sector-27, Sector-35, providing international environment and professional services to their customers. Famous beauty therapist and hair artist Anil Kumar, Sarfraz, Mayur and Sameer tells about latest hair trends. Schwarzkopf professional India's PPS director Najeeb Ur Rehman and Schwarzkopf professional India's technical head Nitin Manchanda and famous beauty therapists and hair artist in detail will tell about hair colour and hairstyle. With this partnership now in Chandigarh with Schwarzkopf professional's products, services of this will be available at Glamzone Unisex Beauty salon.