DS Dhesi to launch voters’ helpline
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary DS Dhesi will launch the voters' helpline toll-free number 1950, on the occasion of National Voters' Day on January 25 from Ambala city. Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana, Rajiv Ranjan said that through this Voters Helpline Toll-Free Number, the voters would be able to get all updated information, while sitting at home. One can get information by sending an SMS or making a call on ‘1950’. The Election Commission of India has issued the toll-free number 1950 for the convenience of the voters. All information related to voters’ name, address, booth etc would be available on entering Electoral Photo ID Card (EPIC) number, he said.
State level National Voters Day function in Roopnagar
Chandigarh: Punjab State level National Voters day function will be organised in Roopnagar district on January 25, while district level functions would be held across the State at district headquarters. A spokesman said, since 2011, every year, National Voters' Day is being celebrated on the foundation day (25 January) of Election Commission of India and the motive of this initiative is to encourage youngsters to register themselves as voters and to encourage them to take part in the electoral process. The State level function shall be organised at Rayat and Bahra College, Roopnagar in which Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab Karuna Raju will participate as the chief guest. Karan Avtar Singh, Chief Secretary, Punjab would administer oath at Punjab Civil Secretariat-1 at Chandigarh.
MBBS student sets up 'Raajiya's' designer studio
Chandigarh: Rajni Gill Suyach, a young NRI, married in Chandigarh and pursuing her MBBS degree from Rajindera Medical College, Patiala has set up a designer studio with the unveiling of 'Raajiaya's' in Sector 8 inner market.
This is billed as tricity's one-of- a-kind trousseau destination. "I am focusing mainly on trousseau wear. Brides to be and family of the bride can come in and pick out outfits for any occasion. All in one studio. We will also customise cuts and embroideries as per client requirement." said Rajni. The designer studio will showcase designer wear for the wedding season and more.
Two IAS gets additional charge
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has given additional charge to two IAS officers, with immediate effect. G. Anupama, Administrator, Trade Fair Authority of Haryana, New Delhi, Commissioner, Faridabad Division, Faridabad, Special Commissioner, Health and Nutrition, Mewat Area and Chairperson, Mewat Development Agency, Nuh, has been given the additional charge of Chief Administrator, Trade Fair Authority of Haryana, New Delhi. Deepti Umashankar, Principal Secretary, Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department and Commissioner, Ambala Division, Ambala, has been given the additional charge of Principal Secretary, Monitoring and Coordination Department.
MSME conclave to be organized
Chandigarh: A Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) conclave will be organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Karnal on January 25. A spokesman said, the conclave is being organised to inform about various schemes of the State Government and Central Government, and funding institutions for the industry. The introductory remarks in the conclave would be presented by Chairman, Agriculture Sub Committee, Bhushan Goel and Chairman, Haryana State Chapter, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Pranav Gupta would present the welcome address.
Conference on 'Agro-waste to Energy' held
Chandigarh: "New and renewable energy is playing an important role in saving the environment. Keeping this in mind, Punjab Government has taken many initiatives for promoting investment in the renewable and renewable energy sector as the State is facing major problem of agricultural-waste especially paddy straw," said Gurpreet Singh Kangar, Punjab Minister for Power and Energy and New and Renewable Energy Department during a conference on 'waste to energy', which was organised by Punjab Energy Development Agency here.
Indian Academy of Pediatrics gets women’s wing
Chandigarh: Indian Academy of Pediatricians (IAP), Chandigarh Chapter, the official body of more than 200 Pediatricians of tricity, installed its women’s wing at a ceremony held here. Harjinder Kaur, chairperson CCPCR was the Chief Guest and Dr. Rekha Harish, Vice President (North Zone), IAP was guest of honour. Dr. Rekha informed that the women’s wing was started by IAP headquarters in January 2016 and since then, more and more stare branches are launching local Women’s Wings with the main aim of motivating women members to take active role in IAP at all levels.