Himachal CM hails PM’s announcement
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has hailed the announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha for constituting ‘Sri Ram Janambhumi Tirtha Kshetra Trust’ for construction of magnificent temple of Lord Rama at Ayodhya. He said, this would help in fulfilling the religious sentiments of crores of people of the country and abroad. Jai Ram Thakur said, this Trust would be constituted with 15 members, out of which one would be from Dalit community. The decision was in accordance with the verdict of the Supreme Court which had paved the way for construction of glorious temple.
Himachal Governor visits CM Helpline office
Shimla: Himachal Governor Bandaru Dattatraya appreciated the initiative of the State Government to launch ‘Mukhyamantri Sewa Sankalp Helpline-1100’ which is a good step towards public welfare. He said, within a short period, this helpline has proved to be successful in redressal of the public grievances. The Governor visited the CM helpline office at ISBT Tutikandi here
to know about this new initiative. The office staff gave him detailed information regarding the CM Helpline. He appreciated the IT and said good use of modern technology was being done to redress public grievances.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Session from Feb 20
Chandigarh: The 15th Punjab Vidhan Sabha has been summoned by the Governor of Punjab to meet for its Eleventh Session on Thursday, February 20 at 11.00 am in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Hall, Vidhan Bhawan, Chandigarh, said Shashi Lakhanpal Mishra, Secretary, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Secretariat.
Punjab Vigilance nabs ASI for taking bribe
Chandigarh: Punjab State Vigilance Bureau has nabbed an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) red handed while accepting bribe of ` 20,000 and booked another ASI along with a property dealer. A spokesperson said ASI Satpal posted at Police Division-1, Jalandhar city has been arrested in bribery case. ASI Surinder
Kumar posted at Control Room Jalandhar and a property dealer Lakhwinder Singh has also been booked who were working as middlemen on the complaint of Sumit Wadwa of Maqsudan, Jalandhar. The complainant informed the Bureau that ASI Satpal was demanding bribe of ` 2,50,000 for amicable settlement with another party which want to dispossess him from his purchased house.
Haryana Edu. Minister visits SGGS College
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of Education, Forests & Tourism, Kanwarpal Gujjar visited Guru Nanak Sacred Forest at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26 here. He lauded the efforts of the College for its commendable contribution towards environment sustainability by establishing a mini urban forest on the campus. The College is planting 550 saplings of 37 native species in an area of about 200 sq. yards. Gujjar appreciated the efforts of the College in tackling the global issues of climate change and loss of biodiversity through this initiative.
Govt Officials to be awarded in Haryana
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has constituted a committee under Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management and Consolidation Department to decide the criteria for selection of officers and officials to be awarded on the Good Governance Day. A spokesman said, the committee would include Secretary, Power Department, Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department, Secretary, Education Department, Secretary, Town and Country Planning Department as its members and Secretary, General Administration as its Member Secretary.
9th OYA Autocross, Motocross
challenge Chandigarh: Autocross is back with its 9th edition. Old Yadavindrian Association (OYA) made the announcement of organising the 9th OYA Autocross, motocross and off-roading challenge 2020 (four wheelers, two wheelers and 4x4 vehicles) at PUDA ground, phase-VIII, Mohali from February 8-9. The event is being organised by OYA under approval and permit of FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India). In this year’s edition, Autocross, will be conducted at the same time in different areas with more space in a bigger and better manner.
Marsplay Creator Con in Chd on Feb 9
Chandigarh: The first-ever “Marsplay Creator Con” will begin in Chandigarh on February 9 at Punjab Engineering College (PEC). Marsplay Creator Con is a one of a kind event for bloggers and content creators of Chandigarh. Industry experts and regional personalities as guests like Former Youtube India Head, Amit Agrawal, Radio Mirchi RJ, Mirchi Ashi, Celebrity Influencers, Aashna Malani and Shivaditya Barjatya, Blogger & TVF Talent, Rubby Singh, Fitness Coach Mukti Gautam among others have been roped in for the event. The event is effort to provide a platform for young content creators to showcase their talent, network and connect with celebrity influencers and industry experts to gain real-time knowledge and skills.
YMCA to give consultancy services
Chandigarh: JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad would soon extend its consultancy services to the industry for calibration of electrical instruments. The University signed an MoU with Belz Instruments Private Limited to impart training to students and faculty members for instrument calibration. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dinesh Kumar said, the tie-up with Belz Instruments would help the University in its capacity building process in terms of acquiring skill and Calibration training to fetch consultancy project in the related field.
‘ZAKHMI’ to hit screens on Feb 7
Amritsar: Binnu Dhillon production and Omjee Star Studios announced the releasing date of their upcoming Punjabi movie ‘ZAKHMI’ in Amritsar. The movie will release on February 7 in India and worldwide. Starcast of the movie along with lead characters Dev Kharaud, Anchal Singh were present at the occasion. Dhillon said “The advancements in Punjabi films are raising the levels of good cinema and subjects in the Punjabi film industry.”
‘The Great Indian Book Tour’ inaugurated
Chandigarh: ‘The Great Indian Book Tour’ in collaboration with Spartan Poker and Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran is organizing a three days Book fair cum Book launch programme. The authors from across India would come to interact with the book lovers during the event. Lt. Gen. J.S. Cheema inaugurated the event on Wednesday at CGC Landran. Addressing the book lovers, he said youth has a great energy that need to be channelized in a better way to make India world leader. He asked the audience to read good books to be informed about the happenings in various fields of society.
Vivek Atray to inaugurate Ed-Expo 2020
Chandigarh: Former bureaucrat and noted motivational speaker Vivek Atray will inaugurate two-day long Ed Expo 2020, an exhibition which will house representatives of more than 100 educational insinuations from home and abroad on February 7 and 8 at Exhibition Ground, Sector 34 here. Dishant Garg and Gaurav Sachdeva of ‘The Trade Fair Company’ said the expo is a unique concept of career seminar cum educational fair.
The Ed Expo 2020 will provide face to face interaction between the institutions authorities and students in a friendly and informal atmosphere. The entry to Ed Expo 2020 is free wherein students and parents will be imparted with free pre-counseling and guidance sessions.
