first parkash purab: Capt greets people
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Sunday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of the first parkash purab of Guru Granth Sahib, the installation of Guru Granth Sahib in Sri Harmandir Sahib in 1604, with a call to imbibe the values ingrained in the holy text. Underlining the importance of disseminating message and philosophy of Guru Granth Sahib in every nook and corner of the world, Capt Amarinder said that Guru Granth Sahib not only enlightens humanity on every aspect of life but also imbibe the spirit of oneness of God, harmony, love, peace and compassion amongst one and all. He called upon the people to seek inspiration from the ‘living guru’ and the healing virtues it contains, particularly in today’s world which is full of sufferings and problems.
Punjab distributes 34L free saplings
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has initiated ‘Ghar Ghar Hariyali’ campaign to ensure a clean and green environment for posterity and under the same, 34 lakh saplings of different types have been distributed free to the people of the State. The state Forest Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot on Sunday said that as per ‘i-Hariyali’ app, 3.40 lakh orders have been booked, while 14 lakh saplings have been disbursed free of cost during the course of three months through the app. The Minister said that ‘i-Hariyali’ mobile app, which was inituially for android-based phones, has also been started for Apple mobile phone.
Six people killed, one injured
Chandigarh: Six people were killed when their car hit a road divider, then a tree and finally crashed into a truck on Jaipur-Delhi national highway in Rewari district of Haryana on Sunday morning. The accident occurred when the driver of the car lost control over the vehicle, police said. A woman was admitted to PGIMS, Rohtak, in a grievously injured condition. The deceased included two women and a child. They were traveling from Jaipur to Delhi when the incident took place, police said.
PGIMER organises symposium
Chandigarh: With the aim to sensitize the medical community on causes, prevalence and prevention of low back pain (LBP), PGIMER Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care organized a symposium on “Recent Advances in LBP” at Nehru Hospital. The symposium was inaugurated by Prof. Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER. Prof Babita Ghai, consultant pain clinic PGIMER emphasized on the importance of discussing LBP in current scenerio as LBP is the most leading cause of disability worldwide including India. She briefed the delegates about pain management services at PGIMER. The pain clinic at present caters to a volume of 4000 patients annually with 80-85% of these patients being LBP patients. It was a multidisciplinary symposium and was attended by around 50 delegates. The highlight of the scientific program was self management and patient education about postures, exercises, and stressed on importance of being physically active.
World physiotherapy day celebrated
Chandigarh: World physiotherapy day was celebrated in the advanced eye center by the PGIMER physiotherapists. An awareness program was held on ' Role of Physiotherapy in Intensive care unit and role of exercises in diabetes, by the speakers Dr Lokesh and Dr Sandeep Kaur. Dr Shyam, HOD cardiovascular surgery also gave a motivational speech to the participants.
Aditya Birla opens its branch in Hissar
Hissar: Aditya Birla Sun Life MF has expanded its services with opening its full-service branch in Hissar. The branch will play a key role in deepening mutual fund penetration in Haryana. “Company is also launching branches in Karnal and Rohtak in Haryana. There has been a steady rise in retail interest for MF from Haryana. We are certain that our presence in Rohtak will help us tap the potential of this market,” said A Balasubramanian, CEO of the company.
Migrant labour dies
Shimla: A migrant labourer from UP's Saharanpur died after falling into a gorge in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, police said. The deceased, Meharban, was working in a road construction project, they added. The victim sustained severe head injuries from the fall, following which he was taken to the JNU Medical College. Preliminary investigation did not indicate any foul play behind the incident, police said, adding that inquest proceedings under section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) was initiated in this regard.
International Grandparents’ Day celebrated
Chandigarh: While grandparents pamper their grandchildren throughout the year, Elante Mall took the International Grandparents’ Day as an opportunity to pamper grandparents by setting aside “A Grand Date” for them in a heart-warming gesture. In a one-of-its-kind celebrations on Grandparents’ Day on Sunday, Elante Mall went all out to make grandparents feel special by holding a special cake-cutting ceremony for them and their grandchildren, which was followed by fun games at Smaash and a lavish lunch. Elante Mall Executive Director Mr Anil Malhotra said, “This is a small gesture intended to underline the importance of grandparents in a family. The idea behind holding this event is to give grandparents and grandkids an opportunity to bond and spend quality time together.”
85 clerks appointed
Chandigarh: On the recommendation of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission, Haryana School Education Department has appointed 85 clerks of economic backward person in general category (EBPGC) and issued their posting orders, which is available on its website http://www.schooleducationharyana.gov.in/. A spokesman said that the candidate would have to qualify the State Eligibility Test in Computer Appreciation and applications (SETC) within the probation period of two years, extendable by one year in case of direct recruitment. The candidate appointed against the aforesaid categories of posts in the group 'C' would not be entitled to earn any increment in his pay scale till he or she qualifies the said test. The appointees should report for duty to their respective offices within 15 days with relevant documents, failing which the offer would be cancelled, he added.
Haryana enhances remuneration rate
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has enhanced the rate of remuneration payable to the staff engaged by the Central Committee of Examinations Haryana in conducting the Departmental Examinations. According to revised rates of remuneration, Secretary, Central Committee of Examinations would be paid Rs 6,000 (whole exam), Rs 2,000 per session to Observer (IAS Officer), Rs 3,000 per paper to examiner for setting one question paper, Rs 60 per copy (subject to minimum Rs 500) to examiner for evaluating answer book. Under Secretary Exam or Centre In-charge would be given Rs 2,500 per day, Research Officer or Superintendent or Supervisor Rs 1,400 per day, Invigilator (Assistant or Senior or Junior Scale Stenographer) Rs 1,200 per day.