HP CM releases Gurmeet Bedi's book
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur released a research book based on Astrology "Astrology Ek Vigyan" written by an eminent writer Gurmeet Bedi in Chandigarh. He said, astrology is an ancient science, in which authentic information is given about planetary constellations and celestial bodies by making very precise calculations. He said, the Vedas have been called the sixth eye of astrology. Thakur ongratulated Gurmeet Bedi for doing research on the subject and hoped that he would continue his study and research on the subject in future as well. Bedi is the Deputy Director in the Information and Public Relations Department of Himachal Pradesh and is posted in Press Liaison Office, Chandigarh.
Empowering women is our priority: Chaudhary
Chandigarh: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Aruna Chaudhary handed over appointment letters to newly-appointed 92 Stenographers and Clerks included 41 girl employees. Chaudhary handed over the appointment letters to five girl stenographers and 87 clerks, which included 36 girls of Social Security and expressed hope that the Department's performance will improve further after inclusion of these employees. She exhorted the newly recruited employees to perform their duties with utmost dedication and devotion and don’t hesitate to directly share their ideas for improving the functioning of the department.
46 new PGs registered in UT
Chandigarh: After the UT Estate office’s crackdown on illegal paying guest accommodations in the city, the PG registration has increased in last one week. A total of 46 new PG registrations were made from last week till Monday. 11 of them were made on Monday. This comes after Administration’s decision to launch a special drive against illegal PGs following the death of three girls in a fire tragedy at the Sector 32 two-storey PG accommodation last month. At that time, only 25 PGs were registered in official records of UT Administration.
Haryana Police busts robbers’ gang
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has busted an inter-state robbers’ gang with the arrest of five of its members from district Sonipat. Police has also recovered three country-made pistols, two live cartridges, sharped edged weapon, besides a car from their possession. A spokesperson said, arrested accused were identified as Aman alias Boxer and Sandeep, both resident of Pai (Sonipat), Dinesh alias Rencho and Rahul, both from Rasoolpur (Delhi) and Krishan alias Bacchi, a resident of Bajeetpur (Delhi). About a dozen of cases pertaining to loot, theft and attempt to murder were unearthed with their arrest.
Hooda to lead protest
Chandigarh: Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Leader of Opposition and Haryana former Chief Minister along with Haryana Congress MLAs will lead the protest march from the round-about leading to Haryana Civil Secretariat on Tuesday morning against the non-fulfillment of promises made by the BJP-JJP Government.
Road safety awareness workshop
Chandigarh: A road safety awareness workshop and joint briefing on traffic road safety and emergency number-112 was conducted at Sacred Heart Senior secondary School Sector-26 here by SP Wireless and Communication Roshan Lal, SI Chandermukhi, ASI kuldeep, ASI Bhupinder Singh, HC Jagroop and C. Rajiv for drivers and attendants . A total of 90 school bus drivers and attendants including 10 faculty members were educated about traffic rules and regulations, new motor vehicle Act, newly implemented fines for traffic violations, safety measurements in bus while carrying the children, safety helmet, seat belt, over speeding. 200 pamphlets of road signs and other road safety were distributed among them.
Setback to BJP, LIP in Punjab; many leaders join AAP
Chandigarh: Aam Aadmi Party’s victory in the-recently concluded Delhi Assembly elections has re-enkindled much hope and enthusiasm among the people of Punjab. Among those who joined the party fold from various parts of the state, on Monday, included Krishan Lal, who is currently area in charge of the Lok Insaf Party (LIP) from Malout. Sandeep Gupta (Ludhiana), Kuldip Singh, (Ludhiana) earlier members of the LIP, Natraj Khurana (Ludhiana), Gurprem Sharma (Ludhiana), Ajay Atwal (Ludhiana), Arun Wadhwa (Fazilka), who is presently BJP MC from Fazilka. The members, who joined the AAP, said they were impressed by AAP’s victory in the national capital.
CGRF to listen to public grievances
Chandigarh: The members of the Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam will make extensive visits in the month of March 2020 for hearing grievances of the consumers and to entertain new complaints. A spokesman said, the proceedings of the CGRF will be held in Yamunanagar on March 3, Panchkula on March 5, Kurukshetra on 9th, Karnal on 11th, Ambala on 13th, Rohtak on 16th, Jhajjar on 17th, Kaithal on 18th, Sonipat on 20th, Panipat on 24th and Kurukshetra CGRF office on March 26. The CGRF shall take all grievances of consumers like billing problem, voltage complaints, problems in metering, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply etc.