PSWC wants separate cops to file women's plaints
Chandigarh: To speed up the investigations in cases of crime against women, Punjab State Women Commission chairperson Manisha Gulati on Friday called on the state DGP Suresh Arora suggesting that separate police employees should be appointed to register complaints of women in every Sanjh Kendra of the state. Gulati said that the DGP has assured that Police department would work in tandem with the Commission to protect women's rights and will take necessary steps. She also suggested erecting informatory boards in the police stations having helpline number and other necessary information to make women aware about their rights.
Most wanted criminal nabbed
Chandigarh: Crime Branch of Faridabad Police has succeeded in arresting a most wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, involved in several cases of murder, attempt to murder, loot and extortion in adjoining districts and states of Faridabad. Haryana Police Department spokesperson said that the accused had been identified as Jagdeep alias Jagga, a native of Palwal. The police had also recovered a .32 bore loaded pistol, four country made pistols and 20 cartridges from his possession. Jagdeep was actively involved in crime for past 10 years and many cases were registered against him in different police stations.
Himachal enhances samman rashi
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Government has enhanced samman rashi of unmarried daughters of the late freedom fighters from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 under Himachal Swatantra Senani Samman Yojna with effect from April 1, 2018. The decision will benefit unmarried daughters of the late freedom fighters in the state. The government is implementing Himachal Swatantra Senani Samman Yojna-1985 for providing financial assistance to living freedom fighters and widows and unmarried daughters of freedom fighters. The state government is also providing free medical facilities to freedom fighters, their widows and unmarried daughters.
Mohali District Chess Championship from May 12
Mohali: Mohali District Chess Association (MDCA) is organizing a two-day Chess Championship-2018 for under-7 , under-13 , under-15 (Boys and Girls) and women category at The British School, Sector 70, Mohali, on May 12 and 13. Only Mohali residents are eligible to take part in the official District Chess Championship. Interested players may get details and request their confirmation online at www.mohalichess.in or can call on 8591289001 and 9888753039 on or before the last date of registration — May 11.
Amit Talwar given additional charge
Chandigarh: UT Administrator, Chandigarh, VP Singh Badnore has assign the ex-office charge as Member Secretary, Chandigarh Right to Service Commission Chandigarh to PCS officer Amit Talwar in addition to his own duties.