Punjab Governor releases Red Cross flag
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore on Thursday released the Red Cross Flag at Punjab Raj Bhavan. The students of Rayat and Bahra University pinned a flag on the Punjab Governor and other officers in a brief function held in Punjab Raj Bhavan. Badnore advocated for further strengthening the Red Cross activities, especially first aid training, through massive collective efforts. He said that the Indian Red Cross Society has increased the reach of their programmes in a massive way.
Child beggar rescue drive
Chandigarh: The District Child Protection Society, under the aegis of District Magistrate or Collector, Chandigarh Administration, has organized a child beggar rescue drive at traffic light points in Sector 34-35, Elante Mall, traffic lights of Sector 34-33-22, and near Sector-20 Jama Mazjid. Total of six children — three boys and girls each — were rescued in the drive, who have been provided with temporary shelter after filing of DDR and medical checkup with orders of Child Welfare Committee until further enquiry may be conducted to assess the background of children and their families.
4 new Nokia smartphones showcased in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: HMD Global — the home of Nokia phones — on Thursday showcased Nokia 1, new Nokia 6, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco for the Indian market. These award winning new Android One Nokia smartphones were introduced at Mobile World Congress in February earlier this year. Besides showcasing of four new Nokia smartphones, HMD Global also announced launch of Nokia phones shop — an online shop for all Nokia devices and accessories in the country. HMD Global Business Head (North and East) Amit Goyal said that 2017 has been an instrumental year, and in 2018, we will continue to strengthen our presence in the country.
CEAT to inspect drivers’ eye for road safety
Ambala: CEAT, under the aegis of their Travel Safe health check and Netranjali program, will launch a road campaign in Ambala aimed to target approximately 1,000 drivers for free eye check-up services. Besides, it also includes free distribution of spectacles and referral to hospitals for treatment. The camp is scheduled for Main Gol Chowk, Anaj Mandi and Ambala Cantt bus stand. CEAT Tyres limited vice president (marketing) Nitish Bajaj said that we are hoping to decrease number of road casualties by raising awareness on the importance of driver fitness and maintenance of vehicle tyres especially running for long distances.
Cultural organisations asked to apply benefits
Chandigarh: Haryana Additional Chief Secretary for Art and Cultural Affairs, Archives and Archaeology and Museums Departments Dheera Khandelwal has invited organizations engaged in cultural activities to avail benefits under central scheme for creation of cultural infrastructure in the state. Khandelwal said that the Union Ministry of Culture has asked the State Governments and concerned organizations to avail benefits under financial assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes scheme to create new cultural complexes in the form of auditorium, rehearsal halls, training centres and green rooms.
May 13 declared holiday in Haryana for MC polls
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has notified May 13, 2018, as public holiday in the offices, educational and other institutes, Boards and Corporations situated in the jurisdiction of the areas of poll for the general election and bye elections of municipalities. Spokesperson said
that general election of 18 Municipal Committees along with bye election of ward number 20 of Municipal Council, Thanesar (Kurukshetra) and ward number 4 of Municipal Committee Assandh (Karnal) would be held on May 13, and the day will be observed as holiday in the areas where election will be held.
Himachal CM meets BJP President
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur called on BJP National President Amit Shah at New Delhi on Thursday. They discussed matters pertaining to the state in the backdrop of the state government completing 100 days in office