Capt greets people on Dussehra, Durga Puja
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Monday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra and Durga Puja with a call to pledge themselves to committing, once again, to upholding these age-old traditions of tolerance and harmony. The values epitomized by these festivals remain a beacon to guide humanity on the path of goodness, and continue to inspire us to promote the ideals of virtuous living, said the Chief Minister while exhorting the people to emulate ideals and traditions promoted by Dussehra and Durga Puja, with their symbolism of the victory of good over evil.
HP Guv, CM felicitate people on Dussehra
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatraya and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday felicitated the people of the State on the pious occasion of Dussehra. The Governor said that Dussehra festival symbolizes victory of good over evil and hoped that the festival would be celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the State. Extending his felicitations, the Chief Minister expressed hope that the festival would bring happiness, peace and prosperity in the lives of the people of the State.
Punjab Speaker greets people on Dussehra
Chandigarh: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Rana KP Singh on Monday greeted the people of the State on the eve of Dussehra, also known as Vijaydashmi. Rana KP said that Dussehra reminds us the universal truth of virtue triumphing over darkness. “The festival is a glorious heritage of the pluralistic ethos of Punjab, which further strengthens the spirit of harmony and tranquillity among various segments of the people,” he said while appealing the people to celebrate the occasion collectively with religious fervour and gaiety rising above the parochial considerations of caste, creed and colour.
PGI OPDs to remain close today
Chandigarh: All OPDs in the PGI shall remain closed on October 8, 2019 (Tuesday), on account of Dussehra, a gazetted holiday. However, the emergency services will function as usual.
Chd Traffic police issues advisory
Chandigarh: In view of the anticipated heavy traffic movement during the Dusshera festival at various places in the city — Parade Ground Sector-17, Sector-34, and Sector-46, the Chandigarh Traffic Police has issued advisory requesting the people to park their vehicles in the authorized parking lots. Besides, the people have been suggested to walk to nearby markets, nearby destinations, etc rather than using a motor vehicle, car pooling, properly parking vehicles at designated lots, among others. A traffic helpline no 1073 was also given in case the vehicle is towed away or clamped for wrong parking.
CII assures to resolve industry issues
Chandigarh: A CII industry delegation participated in a meeting convened by Punjab Commerce and Industry Department, presided by the state Additional Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Monday and assured to take all necessary steps to resolve grievances put forth by Jalandhar industry members and instructed the sectoral representatives to do the needful within specified timelines. It was a follow up meeting called by the State Government to a previous discussion held on September 19, 2019, at Jalandhar. The meeting was primarily focused on the issues of Jalandhar industry such as capping of power tariffs for industry, investment based fees levied by PPCB, processing of incentive cases under FIIP (R) 2013, Labour Laws, providing infrastructure at upcoming industrial areas and many more.
HOX wellness club inaugurated
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator VP Singh Bandore on Monday inaugurated “HOX”, a Wellness Club at Hotel Mountview, Sector 10. It features a wide variety for gym buffs and newcomers alike.
NZ chain’s restaurant launched in Mohali
Mohali: Amardeep Singh — an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) in New Zealand , who owns three restaurants under a popular food chain in New Zealand Ethnic Coriander's Mint (ECM) — has opened his chain in Mohali. He has brought the flavoursome food of ECM’s at his first restaurant outside of New Zealand, which was unveiled at Bestech Square Mall, Mohali.
Seva for 72nd Nirankari Samagam begins
Chandigarh: Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj on Monday inaugurated voluntary sewa for 72nd Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam at Sant Nirankari Spiritual Complex, Samalkha Haryana. The Samagam is scheduled to be held at Sant Nirankari Spiritual Complex near Samalkha on GT Road in Haryana from November 16 to 18.The Samagam is being held at the Mission’s own land for the second time. Approximately 4,000 volunteers, from Chandigarh and tricity, Delhi, Greater Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal and Jammu and Kashmir, would be rendering their services on daily basis at the Samagam venue from Monday onwards.
Woman gangraped by 3 in Sonipat, 1 held
Chandigarh: A married woman was allegedly gangraped by three men and dumped on road at Murthal in Haryana’s Sonipat district. The police has reportedly arrested one accused in the matter. The incident took place early Saturday morning around 3.30 am. As per the complaint, the victim, along with her husband and daughter, were returning home after having dinner at a roadside dhaba in Murthal. On way back, their motorbike ran out of fuel and they started to walk. As the victim was walking slowly behind her husband and daughter, three men in a truck stopped and forcefully grabbed her. They took the victim towards Ballabhgarh in the truck, and took turns raping her. She was later dumped on a road at Murthal.