Punjab VB honours 24 whistleblowers
Chandigarh: Aiming to promote crusade against corruption, Punjab Vigilance Bureau honored 24 whistleblowers including two students from Chandigarh University, Gharuan in a function held at Punjab Vigilance Bhawan, Mohali. ADGP-cum-Chief Director Vigilance Bureau BK Uppal said “your whistle blowing act was instrumental in successful prosecution of corrupt public servants in the courts”. He urged them to continue their work with same zeal and spirit in future as well.
Present on next hearing: DPI colleges told
Chandigarh: Taking serious notice of the blatant defiance of the DPI colleges for their continuous absence in six hearings before the SC commission, Chairperson of the commission has issued order for the DPI colleges to be present in person during the next hearing of a case on December 4. The Commission has summoned Director in person due to his blatant defiance of the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission’s orders for not being sending any officer/official in the consecutive six hearing of this case. Tejinder Kaur Chairperson of the Commission said that the Commission has received a complaint from Malagar Singh, General Secretary, Anand Nagar-B Patiala in regard to promotion of junior assistants to Senior Assistants of SC Category employees .
ICICI launches offers to celebrate Guru Nanak jayanti
Chandigarh: ICICI Bank has announces offers for its customers to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is offering up to 55 per cent discount on travel, stay, dining and shopping in Amritsar on its debit and credit cards. The bank is also has offers on various loans such as home, auto, two-wheel and personal for the entire month in Amritsar.
High-Tech Fenesta Windows And Doors launched
Shimla: To tackle extreme weather conditions and heavy downpour, Fenesta has launched a high-tech range of uPVC windows and doors. The range includes improvised version of uPVC windows which provide insulation from Rain, Wind, Noise and Temperature. It blocks cold waves, heavy rains and withstand high-velocity winds of up to 245 kmph without rattling the window panes, Saket Jain, Business Head, said on the official launch.
Man held with 253 gram heroin
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has seized 253 gram of heroin worth Rs 50 lakh from the possession of a person riding a scooty in district Fatehabad. Police has also recovered Rs one lakh cash. A spokesman said, arrested accused has been identified as Kulwant, a resident of Gurunanak Pura Mohalla Fatehabad. The police after interrogation has filed a case against the accused under the NDPS Act in Fatehabad and started searching for the supplier.
3 days annual convention takes off at Christ Church
Chandigarh: 25th Annual Varshik Masihi Sammelan (Annual Convention) took off at Christ Church CNI-Sector-18-A, here. The three-day convention will conclude on November 3. Prakash Masih, Secretary Christ Church CNI-18 Chandigarh, informed, this Annual Convention was instituted in the year 1994 by the then Presbyter-In-Charge Rev. Warris. K. Masih, who is presently the Bishop of Diocese of Delhi.