HPHC employees take pledge of integrity
Chandigarh: The employees of Haryana Police Housing Corporation on Friday took oath to maintain integrity and transparency and eradicate corruption in all spheres of life or daily activities in the wake of Vigilance Awareness Week (from October 23 to November 3). All senior officers were present on the occasion and observed that corruption is one of the factors inhibiting governance and preventive vigilance can play a prominent role in ensuring good governance.
Badnore flags off gift of Diwali for jawans
Chandigarh: Rotarians of Rotary District 3080 sent 5,000 kg of sweets for jawans on Indian borders. Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore on Friday flagged off the two truckloads containing 5,000 boxes for jawans at Punjab Raj Bhavan. “This is a commendable gesture of Rotarians to remember Army Jawans who guard our borders day and night so that we can live in peace,” said Badnore. The consignment is being airlifted by Indian Air Force for further distribution to army units at Siachin and Ladakh borders, said former world president of Rotary International Rajendra K Saboo.
BSNL mega offer of free SIM, other benefits
Chandigarh: BSNL has launched mega offer “free SIM and benefits of STV 399” at Rs 100 only from CSCs for new and Port-In customers on producing BSNL coupon printed on domestic LPG bills of IOCL or HPCL under GSM prepaid mobile services. Presently, the coupon will be available in seven states including Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir at LPG dealers. Customers will get unlimited voice, data, SMS and personalized ring back tone (PRBT) with unlimited song change option, even during national roaming including Delhi and Mumbai at just Rs 100 with a validity of 74 days similar benefits of STV399.
PEDA organises state energy conservation awards
Chandigarh: Conferring the State level Award for Excellence in Energy Conservation to ten industrialists, representatives of the establishments and organizations on Friday, Punjab Power Minister GS Kangar said that the State sincerely recognizes industries and establishments that have taken special efforts to promote energy efficiency and adoption of clean and innovative technologies in industrial and other sectors. He emphasized on the need of energy conservation and energy efficiency in the State to meet the gap between power’s demand and supply.
Punjab food labs equipped with GC machines
Chandigarh: Issuing a warning to the adulterators of desi ghee makers and sellers, Punjab Food Safety Commissioner KS Pannu on Friday said that they cannot go scot-free as the State Government, with an investment of crores of rupees, has now equipped the Food Safety labs at Kharar and Mohali with high-tech GC Machines. Pannu said that relevant machines have been procured on priority, while warning of strict action against those indulging in the practice of manufacturing and sale of such material.
Pb declares holiday on Vishwakarma Diwas
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has declared gazetted holiday on the occasion of Vishwakarma Diwas on November 8, Thursday. Spokesperson said that the Government has issued a notification in this regard and all the offices of Punjab government, Boards or Corporations and other Government or Educational institutes would remain closed on Vishwakarma Diwas. The holiday was earlier included in the state's list of restricted holidays.
BSC, for hearing impaired, opened in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Sivantos India Private Limited has launched its BestSound Centre — Balajee Hearing Solutions in Chandigarh’s Sector 16 — providing a complete quality hearing care solutions for hearing loss. The Centre was inaugurated in the presence of Dr K Rajalakshmi, Prof in Audiology, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore. “This new hearing aid solution allows hearing healthcare professionals to better meet the modern user’s demanding schedule, strengthening their relationship with their patients,” said Suvatos’ CEO Avinash Pawar.
Durga Shakti app available for iOS too
Panchkula: Haryana Police’s Durga Shakti App, for safety of women and girls, is now available on iOS App Store and can be downloaded by iPhone users free of cost. Earlier, it was available on android platform. Informing this, DGP (Headquarters) KK Mishra said that the app was launched with the objective to provide immediate police help to women in case of any emergent situation, and the police is making all out efforts to use technology for better policing. He urged the women and girls to download the App from Google Play Store as well as from iOS App Store.