Pb releases Rs 575 cr for development projects
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Friday released Rs 575 crore towards pending payments for various development projects and pro-people initiatives. Spokesperson said that Rs 125 crore has been released to Local Government Department to provide civic amenities under urban development projects, and Rs 50 crore to Governance Reforms for providing citizen-centric services in a time-bound manner, along with Rs 200 crore on account of retiral benefits up to July 15, 2018. Rs 200 crore has also been released against power subsidy, in line with the Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh’s vision and commitment.
Haryana CM mourns demise of CS Dhesi’s mother
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal has expressed his grief and sorrow on the sad demise of Savitri Devi, mother of Chief Secretary DS Dhesi, who left for her heavenly abode on Friday. She was 90, and was not keeping well from the past few days. Chief Minister, in his condolence message, expressed his deepest condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed the Almighty that the departed soul might rest in peace. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Principal Secretary, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Rajesh Khullar and Director General Sameer Pal Srow also expressed their deepest condolences.
BBMB received ‘Rajbhasha Kirti’ Award
Chandigarh: Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has received the second prize under boards or autonomous bodies category of Rajbhasha Kirti Awards for excellent implementation of the official language policy during 2017-18 in Region ‘B’. BBMB chairman DK Sharma received the prestigious award from the Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu in a prize distribution ceremony organized at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on Friday. Sharma congratulated the BBMB officers and employees for the achievement, while exhorting them to maximize use of Hindi language in day-to-day official work.
Punjab notifies PBTI as referral lab
Chandigarh: Putting the food safety campaign under Tandrust Punjab Mission on a fast track, Punjab Government on Friday roped in another laboratory for analysis of samples of food articles being collected during state-wide inspections. Informing this, the state Food and Drug Administration commissioner KS Pannu said that Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI) at SAS Nagar (Mohali) has been notified as referral laboratory under Food Safety and Standards Act by FSSAI. “Availability of another lab will facilitate quicker analysis of samples followed by faster action on the defaulters,” he said.
Haryana invites applications from PGT, TGT
Chandigarh: Haryana School Education Department has invited applications from the Post-Graduate teachers (PGTs) and Trained Graduate teachers (TGTs) working in Government Schools, who are willing to work on deputation in 36 Aarohi Model Schools situated in educationally backward blocks of 10 districts against vacant posts, by September 24. Spokesperson said that willing applicants could apply against vacant post by filling up the option of three choices in the prescribed performa. Applications duly filled in should reach in Aarohi Cell, Shiksha Sadan, Panchkula or through email id: aarohicell36gmail.com within 10 days.
Manita Malik posted as additional director
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has changed the designation of Tourism joint director (administration) Manita Malik to Additional Director (administration), Tourism. The orders regarding posting or transfer of Manita Malik, General Manager, Haryana Tourism Development Corporation have been withdrawn. An order to this effect has been issued by the Chief Secretary Office on Friday.
training prog for CWC, JJB members
Chandigarh: Aiming to further spearhead the child care and protection movement in Punjab, Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) and Department of Social Security and Development of Women and Children on Friday organised a one-day training programme for the chairpersons or members of Child Welfare Committees and Juvenile Justice Boards. About 130 participants of government and non-government organizations from all over the state participated in the day-long event. Special Chief Secretary-cum-Director General MGSIPA Karan Bir Singh Sidhu emphasised the need to make mechanism of CWCs and JJBs more effective as well as sensitive in their functioning.
SBI celebrates Rajbhasha Diwas
Chandigarh: The State Bank of India, local head office, Chandigarh, on Friday celebrated Rajbhasha Diwas. GGDSD College, Sector-32, Hindi Department’s head Dr Pratibha Kumari was the chief guest on the occasion who appreciated the SBI’s efforts for doing their work in rajbhasha Hindi. Chandigarh circle’s chief general manager Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh impressed upon the staff to reach out to the customers in their languages. Prizes were distributed amongst 27 staff members for doing their work in Hindi.
GGSCW-26 celebrates Hindi Diwas
Chandigarh: Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, on Friday celebrated Hindi Diwas. The event was coordinated by Hindi Department’s Dr Aradhna Mehtani and presided over by the Principal Dr Jatinder Kaur. On the occasion, students recited poems on the topic ‘Stree Vimash’. The importance of bilingualism was discussed, and it was brought to light that Hindi and English are not opposing languages. The importance of staying connected to one’s roots and one’s mother tongue was illuminated.
HSEB releases date-sheet for half-yearly exams
Chandigarh: Haryana School Education Board (HSEB) on Friday released revised date sheet for half yearly exams, September 2018, for Classes IX to XII of state government schools. The examination will begin from September 20, and end on September 28 for Classes IX and X and on October 3 for Classes XI and XII. Spokesperson said that regular classes would resume for Class I to XII immediately after the end of half yearly exams. Students appearing for state or national or inter-national events or games would be allowed to appear in exams after their return from these events.
RLSP to contest from all seats in Haryana
Chandigarh: The newly-formed Rashtriya Lok Swaraj Party on Friday announced to contest from all seats in Haryana. Its president and former IG Ranbir Singh Sharma, terming the leaders of INLD and Congress party as “rejected” by the people, said that everyone has lost their faith in all political parties. Sharma maintained that Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his predecessor Bhupinder Singh Hooda now could not even win the elections of Mayor, and did not deserve to be MLA. “Rashtriya Lok Swaraj Party is the only alternative for the voters in the state,” he claimed.
World’s oldest barbershop now in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Having groomed the Monarchs of Great Britain for 212 years through nine consecutive reigns, Truefitt & Hill continues the legacy by bringing their sophistication to Chandigarh at Sector 9 by the Lloyds Luxuries Limited. The uber millennials of Chandigarh can now enjoy a traditional hot towel wet shave, haircut, facial, manicure pedicure and simply relax and unwind. Truefitt & Hill also offers a complete grooming range of 150 products for men, including shaving products, fragrances, hair, skin and bath products and shaving accessories.