PGIMER OPD to remain closed
Chandigarh: All OPDs in PGI shall remain closed on August 15 on account of Independence Day, a gazetted holiday. Emergency services will function as usual, an official spokesman said.
CM extends greetings on Raksha Bandhan
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal has extended warm greetings and good wishes to people of the state on the eve of 73rd Independence Day and also on the festival of Raksha Bandhan, which is falling on the same day. The Chief Minister said that our country got freedom due to the struggle and sacrifices made by brave freedom fighters. He expressed his gratitude to the martyrs who fought for the country before and after Independence. He also wished the people on the occasion of ‘Raksha Bandhan’ and said that the festival is a symbol of special bond between brothers and sisters.
Haryana to provide free travel to women
Chandigarh: On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Haryana Government has decided to provide free travel facility to all the women of the state and their children up to 15 years of age in the ordinary buses of Haryana State Transport as well as in private buses and buses of cooperative societies under Stage Carriage Scheme. This facility is available from 12 noon on August 14 till 12 midnight of August 15. The facility would be available within the state, including Delhi and Chandigarh. In this regards, directions have been issued to all the depot General Managers.
UT Traffic Police issues advisory for I-Day
Chandigarh: In view of the Independence Day function at Parade Ground Sector 17 here from 6 am onwards, the UT Traffic Police has issued advisory. All buses coming from Haryana, Punjab, HP and other places to ISBT Sector 17, Chandigarh shall be diverted towards ISBT Chowk Sector 17 from Kissan Bhawan Chowk and Piccadilly Chowk via Himalaya Marg and shall enter ISBT Sector 17 from Small Chowk (near Gurdial Singh Petrol Pump). Further, in order to de-congest this area at the time of dispersal, traffic shall be diverted away from ISBT Sector 17 Chowk on Udyog Path by diverting traffic coming from 17/18 Light Point, Aroma Light Point, Sector 18/19/20/21 chowk and Cricket Stadium Chowk for half an hour i.e. from 11:15 am to 12 noon.
functioning of Technical varsity reviewed
Shimla: Himachal Governor Kalraj Mishra during a meeting with Vice Chancellor of the Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur SP Bansal at Raj Bhawan directed to send him the detailed report on functioning of the colleges being run under the University. The Governor also reviewed the progress on courses and programmes of the University and suggested to conduct more courses based on skill development so that the youth could get better employment opportunities as per the demand of the industrial sector. He was of the view that the University should establish incubation centers under the Aspire scheme of the government of India so that the startup India campaign could be implemented more effectively.
CITCO extends patriotic flavor to its patrons
Chandigarh: CITCO extended patriotic flavor to its patrons and public by allowing 15 percent discount on food in its restaurants in Hotel Mountview , Hotel Shivalikview and Hotel Parkview. CITCO Managing Director, Jasvinder Kaur Sidhu said, “CITCO being a tourism entity of Chandigarh always become part of nationalism and celebrations. Our Patrons can pamper their palate with the unique flavors of India brought to life, with impeccable culinary skills of CITCO chefs and their team, she said. CITCO has brought forth a specially curated ala- carte Menu, with our signature dishes to celebrate Independence Day so that food lovers can gorge on a plethora of delectable preparations, she added.
14 Punjab police officials get police medal
Chandigarh: DGP Railways Jasminder Singh will be conferred with President’s police medal for distinguished service on the occasion of Independence Day 2019. In addition to him, 14 more police officers have been selected for Police medals for meritorious services. A spokesperson of Punjab Police said that Gurmeil Singh SP Sri Muktsar Sahib, Rajwinder Singh Sohal AIG Punjab and Jaswinder Singh Tiwana DSP Fatehgarh Sahib would be awarded with Police medals for meritorious services.
Cloudnine Hospital host blood donation camp
Chandigarh: To celebrate the 73rd Independence Day, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Chandigarh in association with Rotary and Blood Bank Society Resource Centre, organised a blood donation camp at the cloudnine hospital premises. The camp was opened to the public from age group of 18 to 65 years of age and individuals who have not donated blood in the last four to six months. Dr Pawan Kumar, Regional Director (North), Cloudnine Group of Hospitals said around 150 units were collected in this drive. After donating the Blood, the Donors were given refreshment, a Donor’s certificate by the Rotary and Blood Bank Society Resource Centre.
VR Punjab extends a freedom stage for students
Chandigarh: VR Punjab, tricity’s largest shopping destination, hosted 45 students from Shishu Niketan School as part of the Independence Day celebrations. The students were invited to perform an inspiring Independence Day pay as VR Punjab extended the Freedom Stage, a platform specially created for this celebration, to the students to express their sentiments and display their acting prowess. The play, centering on Independence Day, evoked patriotic sentiments from the parents as well as the mall patrons who applauded their effort.
Allen joins hands with Hry Education Dept.
Panchkula: A program was held at the campus of Allen Career Institute, Sector 14, Panchkula to initiate the joint venture of Allen with Education Department, Haryana under its ASHA project. Rakesh Gupta, Project director, CM’s Good Governance Associates Program, Haryana presided over the function. In this orientation Program he congratulated the present 50 students of Haryana for being shortlisted for this prestigious program. In the ASHA program, more than 3300 Haryana Government School students of class X who had scored 85% or more marks in their board exams in 2019 appeared in the screening test held on June 14 at various centers of Haryana. 50 students were shortlisted for 100% free coaching for two years for IIT / NEET entrance exams by Allen Career Institute.