Punjab Governor greets people on Holi
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore extended warm greetings to the people of Punjab and Chandigarh on the eve of Holi. In his message, the Governor said the festival of Holi symbolsis the victory of good over evil.
Himachal Guv, CM felicitate people on Holi
Shimla: Himachal Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur have felicitated the people of the State on the occasion of Holi festival. Acharya Devvrat said that Holi, the festival of colours had its own significance and identity. He said that the festival would further strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and would go a long way in promoting the unity and integrity of the country.
Mayor seeks President’s intervention
Chandigarh: Davesh Moudgil, Mayor Chandigarh, has sought the intervention of President Ram Nath Kovind in the matter of release of grant-in-aid to the Municipal Corporation of its 30 per cent share, as per the recommendation of Fourth Delhi Finance Commission and also in the matter of release of 17.5 per cent share of Chandigarh Administration in view of the recommendation of Third Delhi Finance Commission. Moudgil called on President in Punjab Raj Bhavan on February 27.
Himachal CM congratulates women, men Kabaddi teams
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur congratulated State Kabaddi women team for winning gold medal and Men Kabaddi team for winning bronze medal in National level Kabaddi Competition which was held in Andhra Pradesh from February 25 to 28. In finals, Women Kabaddi team won the gold medal by defeating Haryana by 47-35. Similarly, in men section Himachal defeated Punjab to bag bronze. Thakur said that State Government was committed to create basic infrastructure for boosting sports activities. He said that State Government was providing all basic facilities to encourage budding players to exhibit their skill and talent in respective games.
Board of Finance meeting at PU
Chandigarh: The meeting of Board of Finance(BoF), Panjab University (PU) held here, in which Punjab Government agreed to release the previous arrears of Rs 17.94 crore in three installments of Rs 6 crore each, starting from 2018-19 in addition to their annual contribution.
SJVN declares dividend of Rs 785.95 cr
Shimla: On account of its financial performance for the year 2017-18 public sector, SJVN limited has declared an interim dividend of Rs 785.95 (at 1.90 rupees per share) to its shareholders. SJVN limited has paid interim dividend of Rs 504.75 crore to the Govt. of India holding 64.3% equity in the Company. last year company paid dividend of Rs 1137.57 crore to its shareholders. The dividend cheque was handed over to the Union Minister of State for Power, RK Singh by Nand lal Sharma, CMD, SJVN limited at New Delhi.
AYUSH University to be one-of-its-kind: Vij
Chandigarh: Haryana Health MinisterAnil Vij said that the Shri Krishna AYUSH University, Kurukshetra, is going to be one-of-its-kind University where international level medical education and system of AYUSH medicine would be promoted. Vij was interacting with newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University, Dr. Baldev Kumar, who called on the Minister here. Dr. Baldev said that he would work according to the expectations of the State Government to enhance dignity of Ayurveda.