Over Rs 11 lakh donated to HP COVID-19 fund
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was presented cheque of Rs 11,05,100 on behalf of officers and officials of Municipal Corporation Shimla by Mayor Shimla Satya Kaundal towards ‘HP COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund’ here. The Chief Minister thanked for this noble gesture and made a fervent appeal to the people for generous donation towards this fund so that needy people could be benefitted from this fund. Deputy Mayor Shailender Chauhan, Commissioner Pankaj Rai and Joint Commissioner Ajit Bhardwaj were also present on the occasion.
PSPCL records annual generation of 4939 MUs
Patiala: With good dam level at the beginning of the season, rains and optimum operation of own Hydro plants,PSPCL has generated 4939 MUs in the year 2019-20 and have surpassed its previous highest record generation of 4936 MUs since formation of PSPCL by own Hydro Plants achieved in the year 2011-12. PSPCL Chairman cum Managing Director Er Baldev Singh Sran said, PSPCL own hydro plants have generated 31% more energy i.e. 1174 MUs more this year than the target of 3765 MUs fixed by the Central Electricity Authority of India by generating all time second highest ever generation of 4939 million units (MUs) in FY 2019-20, he said.
HP pcB extends EXPIRY dates to June 30
Shimla: Due to the lockdown and curfew in Himachal Pradesh due to the recent outbreak of the pandemic novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it has been decided that validity period of Consent to Establish, Consent to Operate, Renewal of Consent to operate under Water Act 1974 / Air Act 1981 or both, Authorization, Registration which comes under the domain of Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board and having expiry on March 31 will be extended up to June 30, said an official spokesman.
PGIMER launches helpline
Chandigarh: PGIMER has started a helpline for public to address their queries related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) including mental health related issues, said a spokesman. This is working from 9 AM to 5 PM seven days a week. The number is 0172-2755444 (it has 4 lines). No telephonic advise for treatment will be given on this helpline and this helpline should not be used for any emergency situations, the spokesman added.
PU to process March salary on time
Chandigarh: The Panjab University has been able to process the payment of salary and pension for its employees for the month of March which will be credited to the bank accounts of respective beneficiaries on the 1st working day of April, i.e, 3rd April, informed Vikram Nayyar, Finance Development Officer. He informed that even the salary of temp/daily wage employees (the usual due date of which is 7th of the month) has been processed with the regular staff. All project staff bills, which have been received till March 31, have also been processed. There are around 5000 employees and 1800 pensioners.