Schools timings changed in Punjab
Chandigarh: Considering foggy conditions in the state, Punjab Education Department has issued an order to change the timings of all the govt, private, aided and recognised primary, middle, high and senior secondary schools in the state. Education Minister OP Soni said that to ensure that our children are kept safe from intense fog and harsh weather conditions, we have decided to change the school timings with immediate effect. The new timings would be from 10 am to 4 pm for all the primary schools and 10 am to 4:15 pm for all the middle, high and senior secondary schools.
Republic Day to be held in Hoshiarpur
Chandigarh: In a partial modification to the earlier issued schedule of National Flag Hoisting on the occasion of Republic Day, the Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore will now unfurl the National flag at Hoshiarpur at the state level function on the occasion of Republic Day on January 26. A spokesman said now Punjab Governor would hoist the National Flag at Hoshiarpur in place of S.A.S. Nagar whereas Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Rana KP Singh would hoist the flag at SAS Nagar in the place of Hoshiarpur.
Punjab constitutes State Advisory Board
Chandigarh: On the directions of Jails Minister Punjab, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, the State Government has constituted State Advisory Board aimed at the rehabilitation, welfare and redressing grievances as well as reformation of the jail inmates. A spokesperson said that the Principal Secretary Jails would be the chairman of the board while IG Jails would be member secretary. The other members would be the Judicial Secretary or his representative of at least Secretary level, I.G. (Headquarters), Director Technical Education, Director Health Services, Director Social Security and the Chief Engineer PWD.
two IAS officers given additional charges
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of two IAS officers and two HCS Officers with immediate effect. Navraj Sandhu IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department has been given the additional charge of ACS Fisheries Department. Trilok Chand Gupta (IAS), ACS, Power and Employment Departments, Works related to implementation of CM announcements has been given the additional charge of ACS New and Renewable Energy Department.
Town & Country Planner’s Congress to be held
Chandigarh: The Town Planners from across the country would gather at Chandigarh for three days from January 4 to 6 for the 67th National Town & Country Planners Congress. Prof DS Meshram, President, ITPI said that the experts and professionals from various parts of the country will deliberate various issues concerning “Urban Land Policies and City Planning” and share their experiences specifically the successful stories. VP Singh Badnore, Punjab Governor would inaugurate the Congress and deliver inaugural address on January 4.
Syndicate bank ties up with Atyati Tech
Chandigarh: Syndicate Bank has tied up with M/s Atyati Technologies Private Limited, a Fin Tech Company having their own technology platform going by the name of GANASEVA. The Bank is now proposing to use their wide experience in the field of banking for reaching out to hitherto uncovered or under covered MSE beneficiaries with a thrust on women entrepreneurs for providing credit facilities upto Rs 10 lakhs, a spokesman said. The bank has also proposed to have a tie up with M/s SREI Equipment Finance Limited, a leading financier in construction, mining and allied equipments, keeping in view directions of Reserve Bank of India for lending to Priority sector under Co origination model.