Mild earthquake in Haryana's Sonepat
Chandigarh: Mild tremors were felt in the Delhi-NCR and some other parts of north India after an earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter Scale hit Haryana's Sonepat district and its adjoining areas. According to the India Metrological Department, the earthquake hit Sonepat, which is around 40 KM from the national capital, at 3.37 PM on Sunday. There were no reports of loss of life or damage to property from anywhere.
HP CM meets various personalities
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur met various personalities under Sampark Se Samarthan programme in Shimla on Sunday. He met retired Principal Balwant Vashista and Rekha, former Mayor MC Shimla Narinder Kataria, Vice Chancellor Dr. Tej Partap and noted writer Raja Basin and his wife lndira Basin at their residences. The Chief Minster also presented booklets on achievements of Union Government to them.
Five killed, 2 injured in accident
Chandigarh: Five people were killed and two injured when their car hit a stray animal and then collided with an electric police in in Tohana town of Haryana's Fatehabad district on Sunday. The car first hit a stray animal and then a tree after which it rebounded and dashed into an electric pole, Police said. The victims were in the age group of 18 and 22 years, said police.
Hry to set up smart class rooms in 31 colleges
Chandigarh: With a view to boost digital and smart learning in the colleges of the state, the Haryana Higher Education Departmentin its first phase would set up smart class rooms in 31 colleges of excellence. In each college ten smart class rooms would be set up by the department. A spokesman said that 31 colleges of excellence include Government College, Ambala Cantt., Government College, Bhiwani, Government College for Women, Bhiwani, Government College, Faridabad, Government College for Women, Faridabad, Government College, Tohana, Dronacharya Government College, Gurugram, Government College for Girls, Sector 14, Gurugram, Government College, Sector 9, Gurugram, Government College, Hisar, Government College for Women, Hisar among others.
Haryana Police seizes drugs
Panchkula: Haryana Police have arrested a person from district Fatehabad and seized 215 gram heroin valued around Rs 10 lakh from him . The accused has been identified as Sandeep Kumar of village Kajalheri. A spokesman said that during interrogation, the accused confessed before the police and told that earlier he worked in a Delhi based transport company. He brought seized heroin from Janakpuri in Delhi with the intention to supply it in nearby areas in the district. The police have registered a case against the accused under the NDPS Act at Sadar police station.
Patient counseling centre to be started
Chandigarh: On the occasion of Doctor’s Day, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Chandigarh and Bejon Misra, an international expert in consumer advocacy and founder board member of ‘Patient Safety and Access Initiative of Indian Foundation’ announced to start a patient counselling centre. At the centre, patients can come for any issues related to healthcare services in Chandigarh, including grievances against doctors and hospitals. This will be for the first time in the country that a patient support group in association with leading doctors’ organisation will start this type of service. A blood donation camp was also organised on the occasion, in which over 80 volunteers came forward to donate blood.
PHD chamber to host States’ Conclave – 2018
Chandigarh: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with ‘Invest India’ – Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of Govt of India will organize “States’ Conclave – 2018” which is themed on ‘New India @ Punjab 2022’ on August 24, 2018 at Hotel Taj Palace in New Delhi. Anil Khaitan, President, PHD Chamber along with others met Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to extend the invitation for this prestigious conclave. This event is in continuation to the Chamber working over the decades for the socio-economic development of Indian States with a motto – ‘Strong States Make Strong Nation.’. The conclave will be attended by Industry captains and investors who are engaged in their businesses in Punjab.
SBI celebrates bank day
Chandigarh: State Bank of lndia celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day. The day was celebrated throughout the country by organizing various programmes at different centres At Chandigarh, the Bank Day was celebrated by organizing a cultural evening and a get together of local dignitaries, customers, staff and their families at Tagore theatre, Sector-18 here. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Haryana Governor graced the occasion as the chief guest at the function. The event was made memorable with performances of vocal and instrumental classical music by noted artist Vidushi Sucheta Ganguly and Pandit Gopal Burman. Ganguly is a regular performer on All lndia Radio and Doordarshan.