Punjab PCS officer sent to 14-day judicial remand in graft case
Ludhiana: A court in Ludhiana on Tuesday sent Punjab Civil Service (PCS) officer Narinder Singh Dhaliwal, who was arrested by the state vigilance bureau for allegedly taking bribes, to 14-day judicial remand. The vigilance bureau in the court did not seek further remand of Dhaliwal. Earlier, Dhaliwal was granted three-day police remand in this case. Dhaliwal, who was posted as regional transport authority in Ludhiana, was arrested on January 6 for allegedly taking bribes from transporters for sparing them challans for offending vehicles. The bureau had said that during the investigation of a complaint lodged through the chief minister's anti-corruption helpline on November 18, it was found that Dhaliwal was indulging in collecting bribes through some private persons from different transporters on a monthly basis in Ludhiana for not issuing challans of their vehicles. On Monday, PCS officers proceeded on a mass casual leave for five days in protest against the ''illegal'' arrest of Dhaliwal. According to PCS Officers' Association, Dhaliwal was arrested “illegally, wrongfully and arbitrarily and without due procedure”.
Cold conditions persist in Punjab, Haryana
Chandigarh: Biting cold conditions prevailed at most places in Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday while dense fog reduced visibility in the early hours of the morning. In Punjab, Bathinda shivered at 2.4 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal, according to a meteorological department report. Amritsar recorded a low of 9.2 degrees Celsius and Ludhiana 8.2 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature settled at 7.9 degrees Celsius in Patiala, 10.4 degrees Celsius in Pathankot, 6 degrees Celsius in Faridkot and 6.5 degrees Celsius in Gurdaspur In Haryana, Bhiwani recorded a minimum temperature of 3.8 degrees Celsius. The mercury settled at a low of 8.2 degrees Celsius in Ambala, 4.3 degrees Celsius in Hisar, 8.5 degrees Celsius in Karnal, 5 degrees Celsius in Narnaul, 7.2 degrees Celsius in Rohtak and 4 degrees Celsius in Sirsa. Chandigarh recorded a minimum temperature of 7.8 degrees Celsius.
Preet Kanwal Singh and Gurmeet Khaira join Public Relations Deptt
Chandigarh: After being appointed by the Punjab Public Service Commission, Preet Kanwal Singh and Gurmeet Singh Khaira on Tuesday joined the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab as Joint Director and Deputy Director, respectively.
Hry invites applications for State Awards for 2022-23
Chandigarh: Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Department has invited applications for conferment of State Awards for the year 2022-23 in online mode through its Portal- award.socialjusticehry.gov.in. A spokesperson said that the awards will be given in the field of drug de-addiction under 9 categories (Under the "Scheme of State Awards for Outstanding Services in the Field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse"). The last date for online application is February 14. He informed that only online applications of all eligible institutions, individuals etc. will be accepted through the departmental website.
Miscreants chop off hand of man in Kurukshetra, flee with it
Kurukshetra: In a horrifying incident, around 12 miscreants attacked a man at a hotel, chopped his hands, and reportedly fled away with it. The victim was identified as Jugnu, a resident of Karnal. As per information, the victim was sitting with a girl when around 10-12 miscreants reached there in two vehicles, and attacked Jugnu. The victim was rushed to LNJP hospital from where he was referred to PGI in Chandigarh. SHO Thanesar Sadar police Nirmal Singh said: “Jugnu has stated that he has an old dispute with liqour contractor Sanju following which he was attacked. They chopped his hands. Jugnu was sitting with a girl but she managed to escape. A case has been registered.”
Two vehicles involved in illegal mining seized in Panchkula
Panchkula: The teams led by SDM Panchkula and SDM Kalka have seized two vehicles involved in illegal mining from different places in the district. The team of Mining inspectors, Mining Guard and Police officials headed by SDM Panchkula Mamta Sharma, conducted a joint inspection to keep a check on illegal mining and transportation of minerals. During the inspection, the team signaled a truck full of sand coming from Mattawala toward Panchkula to stop. On seeing the team, the truck driver tried to flee from the spot after parking the vehicle on the roadside. But, acting swiftly, the team managed to catch the truck driver. As the driver failed to produce any valid bill or e-waybill to the inspection team, the truck was impounded at Police Station Chandimandir with the help of local police. Similarly, during the inspection at Pinjore bypass, the joint team stopped a tipper loaded with raw material. In this incident also, the driver failed to produce any valid bill or document. Acting on this, the vehicle was impounded at Amravati Police Station.
Cyrus Gonda pens book on Trishneet Arora
Chandigarh: After personalities like J.R.D Tata & M.S Dhoni, Cyrus Gonda’s Next in Magic of Leadership series is Trishneet Arora – A Cybersecurity Entrepreneur. The book was launched at CII NR Headquarters here on Tuesday. The book narrates Trishneet’s journey from the time he decided to drop out, to his first stint as an entrepreneur and all the way to his journey so far. The book highlights his milestones and failures along with incidents from people who have been a part of this journey with him.
MARKFED to supply quality ration to Anganwaris in Punjab
Chandigarh: For providing quality, nutritious and hygienic food to around 11 lakh beneficiaries in Anganwari centers, Punjab government on Tuesday inked a strategic tie up between Social Security, Women and Child development department and Markfed to supply dry ration. As per this agreement, the Markfed will supply the dry ration in form of besan, wheat flour and other commodities to the department of Social Welfare, Women and Child development to prepare nutritious food to the beneficiaries in Anganwari centres and other places. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that this initiative is aimed at ensuring hygienic and quality food to the children in Anganwaris centre along with the food given to pregnant women, lactating mothers and others. He said that this tie up between Marked and the department will ensure smooth, hassle free and time bound supply of ration to the Anganwaris.