Capt condoles passing away of former MP
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh expressed grief over the demise of former Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) Chief and Ex-Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Virendra Kataria (88). Kataria, who breathed his last at AIIMS in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, is survived by a son and a daughter. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister described the former Punjab Rajya Sabha MP (1992-1998) as a committed soldier of the Indian National Congress who, throughout his life, worked tirelessly to strengthen the cause and ideals of the party.
Release of stamp of Prof. RC Paul at PU
Chandigarh: VP Singh Badnore, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator released commemorative postage stamp of Prof. Ram Chand Paul, here in the presence of Anil Kumar, Chief Postmaster General and Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University (PU). Bandore said that Prof. Paul played a pivotal role in the growth of Panjab University in various capacities with distinction and dignity where he worked as Professor and Head of Chemistry Department (1959 - 74), Dean of University Instructions (1965-67) and as Vice-Chancellor (1974-84). He is remembered always for his critical inputs in the development of this university into a first rate academic institution of the country.
BBMB contributed Rs 1.28 cr for martyrs’ kin
Chandigarh: DK Sharma, chairman, BBMB, on behalf of Bhakra Beas Management Board's employees, presented a cheque for Rs 1,28,50,000 in favour of 'Bharat Ke Veer' to Raj Kumar Singh, Minister of State for Power (I/C) for contribution towards families of the martyred soldiers during Pulwama attack in Kashmir recently as a goodwill gesture. Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary, Power, Govt. of India and Tarun Agarwal, Secretary BBMB were also present on this occasion.
Vigilance nabs sub-inspector for taking bribe
Chandigarh: Punjab State Vigilance Bureau nabbed a Sub Inspector red handed for accepting bribe of Rs 1 lakh. A spokesperson said Sub Inspector Rajwant Singh posted at police station SSOC, Fazilka was nabbed red handed while accepting bribe of Rs 1 lakh from complainant Gurlal Singh resident of Dhodrian Wali Gali, Moga district. The complainant had approached the VB and alleged that the accused has been demanding Rs 3 lakh to return his licensed revolver. A case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused at VB police station Ferozepur and further investigation was under progress.
CHIAL wins two awards
Chandigarh: Chandigarh International Airport has been awarded as best airport by size and region in Asia Pacific under 2-5 million passenger category. Also it is awarded as the best airport in "Best Environment and Ambience by Size" under 2-5 million passenger category. Suneel Dutt CEO, CHIAL said, “It’s an extreme privilege to have received this recognition. The Chandigarh International airport will continue to make huge strides in every aspect. This is just the beginning. We are all set to soar to new heights and bring about exceptional developments. It’s an honour for Team CHIAL to work in this direction.”
Nine IAS officers transferred
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of nine IAS officers with immediate effect. Amit Jha goes as ACS, Medical Education & Research Department and Advisor, Haryana Saraswati Heritage Board, Rajeev Arora as Chief Resident Commissioner, Haryana Bhawan New Delhi, Anand Mohan Sharan is posted as Principal Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department, Vijayendra Kumar as Secretary, General Administration Department, Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management-I, Praveen Kumar as Secretary Director General, Science and Technology Department. Sameer Pal Srow is given the additional charge of Secretary & Director General, Urban Local Bodies and Mission Director, State Urban Livelihood Mission and State Urban Development Authority while, Shekhar Vidyarthi goes as Special Secretary & Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department.
Hry Cabinet on March 8
Chandigarh: Haryana Cabinet will meet on March 8 under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal in Haryana Civil Secretariat here, an official spokesman said. The cabinet meeting is likely to the last ahead of ensuing Lok Sabha polls. The previous meeting had held on March 5.
MCM bags national award for innovation
Chandigarh: Bringing recognition to the City Beautiful and adding to its own rich legacy of illustrious achievements, MCM DAV College for Women has bagged 3rd rank in the country in the 'Best Citizen Led Innovations' category during the Swachh City Awards announced at New Delhi under Swachh Sarvekshan 2019. Awarded by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the award comes as a recognition of MCM's unique solid waste management initiative of cultivation of oyster mushrooms from agricultural and kitchen waste in used plastic bottles. Principal Dr Nisha Bhargava said that besides providing a solution to the problems of managing agricultural and plastic waste, and undernourishment, this project is a ingenious means of community engagement and empowerment through affording opportunities of entrepreneurship.
Foundation Stone of PSPCL Grid sub-station
Patiala: Former Union Minister Preneet Kaur on Wednesday laid the Foundation stone of 66 KV Grid Sub Station of PSPCL in village Bhasmara in Patiala District. Gurpreet Singh Kangar, Power Minister, Baldev Singh CMD, PSPCL, R.P. Pandove Director Administration, N.K.Sharma Director, were also present on the occasion.