capt, Speaker pay tributes to Guru Arjan Dev
Chandigarh: Paying his tributes to Guru Arjan Dev on his 413th martyrdom day, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Rana KP Singh on Thursday called upon the people to follow the fifth Sikh Guru’s ideals of humanity, secularism and universal brotherhood, which were far more relevant in the present times. Capt Amarinder, in his message, said that Guru ji’s unparalleled sacrifice was a perpetual source of inspiration for mankind and his spiritual philosophy would continue to guide humanity on the path of dharma (righteousness), and Guru’s contribution to the compilation of Adi Sri Guru Granth Sahiband construction of Sri Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar would always be revered by one and all.
Punjab notifies to transplant paddy from Jun 13
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Thursday issued a notification allowing the farmers from across the State to transplant paddy from June 13. Acceding to the demand of various farmers’ organizations, the State Government on the directive of the Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has taken this decision to pre-pone the date of paddy transplantation from June 20 fixed last year to June 13 this year. The state Agriculture Department’s spokesperson said that this initiative would certainly obviate the farmers from various hardships being faced by them on account of late transplantation of paddy, which often led to higher moisture content at the time of harvesting.
Govt approves Rs 69.48 lakh
Chandigarh: Fulfilling another CM announcement, the Haryana Government has accorded administrative approval to rough cost estimates of Rs 69.48 lakh for providing and fixing of Gutter Beam and Galvailume sheet Railway Under Bridge (RUB) on Jind-Panipat line crossing Rajbaha No. 7 in district Jind. A spokesman said that a proposal to this effect has been approved by the Chief Minister.
Hry Govt. approves upgradation of 12 roads
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has accorded administrative approval to rough cost estimates amounting to Rs 9.36 crore for upgradation of 12 roads by providing widening and strengthening in districts Panchkula, Yamunanagar and Kaithal, a spokesman said. He said that the roads in district Kaithal included 4 km long Kaul to Pabla road, 1.20 km long Kasoli bus stand to Gaggarpur road, 2 km long app. road to Rawanhera, 1.71 km long link road to village Sarakpur, 2.80 km long Kaithal Patiala road village Kangthali to Kakeri road, 3.70 km long Badsui to Tatiana, 1.76 km long Pabnawa to Pabla road among others.
Food Flea Bazaar opened at Elante Mall
Chandigarh: Chandigarh's First Food Flea market has opened at Elante Mall. ‘Bazaar’ is the first concept to have six award winning restaurants under one roof offering world on a plate with multiple cuisines for all generations at Elante, Chandigarh. Bazaar is a home to 6 restaurants under one big restaurant. From Indian to Chinese to Japanese, you name it and you get it. Talking about the ambience, Anirudh Nanda, the architect who beautifully curated the space and gave the design inspiration says, “As the name suggests, "Bazaar is inspired by the European streets and focuses on the culture of eating out together with the community”. You will find Uncle Jack, Hibachi, Wokman, Choti Si Dastaan, Brooks and Peddlers here in Bazaar
Bank of Baroda ED is in town today
Chandigarh: Shanti Lal Jain, Executive Director of India's second largest bank - Bank of Baroda will be in town on Friday. In his one day visit, he will be attending many events. Firstly, he will felicitate the director of PGIMER, Chandigarh – Dr Jagat Ram who is a Padma Shri recipient. Jain will grant an ambulance to the PGIMER under bank's CSR activity. Afterwards, Jain will inaugurate a graffiti wall at Sector 26 here. From there, he will be visiting our senior citizen lounge at sector 22 branch and will have a meeting with senior citizens there. In the last part of his visit, he will be attending a Town Hall meeting, where he will be interacting with the staff of the newly structured zone.
fill form by June 19: law entrance candidates told
Chandigarh: Panjab University spokesperson on Thursday informed that those candidates who had deposited their fee for PU – BA/BCom LLB (Honours) five years Integrated Course Entrance Test- 2019 well in time but could not complete their forms online should contact the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Computer Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh to complete their forms up to June 12, 2019, till 4 pm. Candidates have been asked to bring scanned photograph along with signature in a pen drive along with a fine of Rs 500. Spokesperson made it clear that no further communication in this regard will be entertained.
World Environment Day celebrated
Chandigarh: "The World Environment Day " was celebrated by BSNL Punjab Telecom Women Welfare Organization ( PTWWO) on June 6 here. The programme was started by planting saplings by the General Manager JC Menariya. The PTWWO members planted 90 saplings on the occasion.
Environment Day observed in SBI Housing Complex
Mohali: World Environment Day was celebrated by residents of SBI Officers' Housing Complex, Phase-X Mohali. The programme was presided over by Project Director of Municipal Corporation Puran Chand and Dr. Naresh Bhardwaj with other Staff members. Tips for plastic free environment and wet-dry garbage separation was given to residents of complex. Cycling and race competition for children was also held followed by prize distribution.
market committee secy held for taking bribe
Chandigarh: Punjab State Vigilance Bureau on Thursday nabbed Ludhiana Market Committee secretary Amandeep Singh Sandhu red handed for accepting Rs 30,000 bribe on the complaint of Ludhiana’s Gurkamal Singh. The complainant alleged that Sandhu was demanding Rs 50,000 for favouring him in lieu of fewer reporting in transportation of vegetable laden vehicles but the deal was struck at Rs 30,000. A case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused at VB police station Ludhiana and further investigation was under progress.
WWICS Group engages in tree plantation
Mohali: WWICS Group of Companies has organized a tree plantation event at its asian headquarters in Mohali on the occasion of World Environment Day. Over 50 samplings were planted on the occasion by WWICS chief managing director Lt Col BS Sandhu. The entire staff at WWICS enthusiastically participated in this activity by planting saplings. “At WWICS, we believe that it is the responsibility of each one of us to give back to the earth by doing a little bit for the nature,” said Lt Col BS Sandhu.
HUDCO celebrates World Environment Day
Chandigarh: HUDCO chief general manager M Ravi Kanth on Thursday inaugurated a workshop on “Clearing the Air – Combating Air Pollution in Indian Cities”, organised by HUDCO’s HSMI, to observe the World Environment Day and stressed the need to work for sustainable urban development to improve the air quality. CMD reiterated the Prime Minister’s call to move towards zero defect and zero effect - zero defect in production and zero effect on the environment.
Punjab transfers 14 IAS officers
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Thursday transferred 14 IAS officers with immediate effect. Spokesperson said that Seema Jain has been posted as Principal Secretary, Governance Reforms and Public Grievances and in addition Principal Secretary Higher Education and Languages. Similarly, Dipinder Singh has been posted as Secretary, Elections and in addition Commissioner, Patiala Division, Patiala and in addition Commissioner, Gurudwara Elections, Punjab.