Hry Police seizes counterfeit currency
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has seized counterfeit currency amounting to Rs one lakh from two persons in Sirsa. A spokesperson said, a joint team of Crime Investigation Agency and Sirsa Police on a tip off had seized 168 currency notes in denomination of 500 and 8 notes in denomination of 2000 from two people. Arrested accused were identified as Baljit alias Bagga, a resident of Kirti Nagar Sirsa and Babbu of district Mansa, Punjab. A case has been registered in the matter and further investigation is underway.
MCC approves Rs 1,471 cr draft budget
Chandigarh: The Finance and Contract Committee of Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh in its meeting held approved the budget estimates of Rs 444 crore under Capital Head and Rs 1027.00 crore under the Revenue Head for the financial year 2020-21. The meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Raj Bala Malik, city Mayor.
Heritage Conservation Cell writes to Centre
Chandigarh: A member of Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Cell and city based lawyer, Ajay Jagga has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking assistance for protection of heritage items. He said, “Chandigarh is possessing huge number of heritage items and we are looking for the protection and preservation of the same. During budget speech, it is proposed to establish an Indian Institute of Heritage and Conservation under Ministry of Culture which shall have the status of a deemed University to start with. I request you to keep Chandigarh in the list of cities which needs help of Centre in preservation and protection of its heritage, he added.
PCR vehicles notified as emergency vehicles
Chandigarh: PCR vehicles of Chandigarh Police have been notified as emergency vehicles in the union territory of Chandigarh. An order issued by Administration stated, “The UT Administrator is pleased to specify PCR vehicles of Chandigarh Police as an emergency vehicles with immediate effect”.