UHBVN to resolve consumers’ grievances
Panchkula: Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam’s Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) chairman, along with its members, would take the proceedings of the Forum in the office of XEN ‘OP’ Division Panchkula to redress the grievances or to hear complaint of the consumers and to entertain new complaints from 11 am to 2 pm on dated September 12.
Hry police arrests two in two separate NDPS cases
Chandigarh: In two separate cases, Haryana Police’s Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) have nabbed two accused in drug peddling case in Sirsa and recovered 3.690 kilograms of ganja and 24.27 gram heroin from their possession. Spokesperson said that CIA officials have arrested Sirsa’s JJ Colony resident Vijay with 3.690 kg ganja, while second arrest of Rajkumar was made by CIA sleuths during patrolling with 24.27 gram heroin. Both accused have been arrested under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
No case of artificial ripening detected in mandis
Chandigarh: In a statewide check for quality fruits and vegetables, 22 teams of District Mandi Officers checked Punjab’s main fruit and vegetable markets, and checked nearly 9,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables that arrived on Friday in the mandis. No case, whatsoever, of artificial ripening was found in any of the mandis, informed Mission Tandrust Punjab director KS Pannu, adding that fruits ripened with calcium carbide are known to be carcinogenic. A series of surprise checks coupled with awareness seminars and training sessions on ethical ripening were held.
Over 4,000 benefitted from PGIMER’s welfare fund
Chandigarh: As many as 4,115 people have been benefitted from the PGIMER’s poor patient welfare fund in which Rs 1.42 crore (1,42,06,083) have been donated by the people in past two fiscal years. The PGIMER’s authorities on Friday conveyed its thanks to the regular donor including BS Bhullar, who has donated Rs 21 lakhs, Vardhaman Group for donating Rs 25 lakhs, Harbans Kaur for Rs 10 lakh doination, among others. The donations are accepted either through cheque (in favour of Director PGIMER) or cash at the poor patient cell near the main reception, Nehru Hospital under section 80G of the income tax act.
Taco Bell launches first store in Mohali
Mohali: Taco Bell, the Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand is all set to open its doors for consumers in Mohali. Located in VR Mall, the brand’s all-new 1810 square feet outlet has a capacity to seat 64 people and will be open from 11 am till 11 pm through the week. Gaurav Burman, Director, said, We are delighted to continue the expansion of Taco Bell in India with the launch of the new Mohali outlet.
‘Himalayan Spiti Escape’ Expedition from Sep 8
Chandigarh: This edition of CEAT Himalayan Spiti Escape’, will start from Chandigarh on September 8 and will be led by legendary off-roader, Hari Singh. The picturesque expedition begins at Chandigarh and focuses on the Lahul-Spiti region of the Himalayas. Over the course of 10 days, participants will explore the scenic route from Chandigarh to Shimla, Narkanda, Sangla Valley, Nako, Tabo and Kaza before returning to Chandigarh via Manali. The participants will experience the thrill of off-roading at an altitude of 14000 feet.
NITTTR celebrates its 51st annual day
Chandigarh: All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi (AICTE) chairman Professor Anil D Sahasrabudhe on Friday said that we should create a support system for students, including more internship programme or skill programme,, to hone the student skills. He emphasised to bring students into start-up culture and bring students a platform where they can convert their bright ideas into innovation. He was addressing the media on the occasion of National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) 51st Annual Day at the NITTTR campus in Sector 26. He said that AICTE is not just a ‘regulator’ but also a ‘facilitator’ committed to improving the quality of technical education.
Haryana to start Jagriti Yojna
Chandigarh: Haryana Women Development Corporation will start the Jagriti Yojna to create awareness among rural and urban women and involve them in the schemes implemented at local level under which 7350 women will be benefitted. Spokesperson said that the main objective of the Jagriti Yojana is to ensure involvement of women in the schemes being run at the local level. Under this scheme, one day awareness camps would be set up at districts and block levels.
College representatives to get training in PFMS
Chandigarh: Haryana Higher Education Department will provide training for Public Financial Management System to the representatives of the colleges in Panchkula on September 13. Spokesperson said that the Department gives stipend to the welfare of Scheduled Caste students pursuing higher education in the Government colleges under Consolidated Stipend Scheme. This amount will be transferred online in the accounts of students through DBT. For this, Principals of the Government colleges and a Data Entry Operator of the colleges of district Rewari, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Mahendergarh, Mewat, Palwal and Sirsa would be provided training.