Sodhi congratulates PB GUV on winning medal
Chandigarh: Punjab Sports Minister, Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Wednesday congratulated Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore on bagging the silver medal in the 28th All India GV Mavalankar Shooting championship held in the MP shooting academy in Bhopal. Personally congratulating the Governor at Raj Bhawan, Rana Sodhi termed it as a stupendous achievement which would boost the sporting culture in the State thus inspiring budding sportspersons to aim for the sky. Sodhi said that being a shooter himself, he understands fully the great significance this marvelous achievement holds.
Goa press accredition panel meets DIPR Punjab
Chandigarh: A delegation of the Goa Press Accreditation Committee (GPAC) met the Punjab Government's Director Public Relations, Anindita Mitra to discuss various issues related to accredited journalists. Views were exchanged on various issues regarding facilities being provided to accredited journalists by the Directorate of Public Relations such as medical facilities, insurance, parking, bus and rail travel facility. Mitra opined that such type of interactions between two or more government departments should take place on a regular basis. An informal interaction was also held between the accredited journalists of Punjab and Goa at Punjab Bhawan. The delegation, which came to Punjab on September 25 would round off its visit on September 28 after viewing the historic Retreat Ceremony in Amritsar.
361 types of sports items to be purchased
Chandigarh: Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anil Vij said that to fulfill the requirement of the sportspersons, 361 types of different sports items amounting to Rs 50 crore would be purchased by the State Government. Vij has directed to purchase sports items including Hammer, High Jump Crossbar, Javelin, Shot put, Stopwatch, Toe Board, Badminton Racket, Badminton Net, Boxing gloves, Head Guard, Punching Pad and gloves, Basket Ball, Cricket Balls, Batting Leg guard, Footballs etc. With the purchase of these items, the sportspersons would be able to concentrate more on achieving the medals for Haryana. The Government not only has made new sports policy but also released a calendar of reward money and service for sportspersons on the basis of their eligibility, he added.
YMCA observing ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’
Chandigarh: To spread awareness about cleanliness and hygiene, JC Bose (erstwhile YMCA) University of Science and Technology, YMCA Faridabad is observing “Swachhta Hi Seva” (Cleanliness is service) fortnight campaign from September 15 to October 2 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 4th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Under the campaign, the cleanliness drive is being carried out in the University premises and neighbouring areas by the NSS wing.
Connect Broadband rolls-out Loyalty Program
Chandigarh: Connect Broadband has announced “Connect Rewards”, program for its patrons in Punjab to recognize and appreciate its new and existing customers for every spend they make on the broadband service. Connect customers can benefit from the Rewards programme simply by paying their bills online, activating E bill services, Payment of bill on or before due date, registering on Connect App, Plan Up-gradation, Wi-Fi migration, purchase of VAS services, the company said. Arvind Jalota, Chief Business Officer, said, “Our customers are our priority and with this loyalty programme we want to understand what really matters to our service users. We want to connect with them through celebratory moments like Birthdays and likewise include them in our milestones.”
Ban e-cigarette in UT, urges NGO
Chandigarh: City based NGO Citizen Awareness Group and Consumer Voice has raised the concerned over mounting trend over e-cigarette and has urged UT Administrator and Health Secretary to ban the sale of e-cigarette on the grounds of Punjab. The letter by NGOs mentions about the recent advisory issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare dated August 28, 2018 asking all states and UTs to ban the sale of E-cigarettes.