CHB to sell 154 vacant units through e-tender

CHB to sell 154 vacant units through e-tender

The Chandigarh Housing Board is going to sell 154 vacant units through e-tender. Of the total units, there are about 53 residential units on freehold basis, two commercial units on freehold basis and 99 commercial units on leasehold basis. The bids will start from August 16 and will close on September 6 (10 am). The e-Tender process is open for all the citizens of India as well as NRIs/PIOs above 18 years of age. Those already possessing property (residential or commercial) can also participate in the e-tender.
According to the board, the reserve price of 17 residential units in Indira Colony, Mani Majra, has been reduced by 15 per cent in comparison with last tender details. The reserve prices of as many as 98 commercial units on leasehold basis have been reduced by 15 per cent as well.
The built-up dwelling units will be allotted to the highest eligible bidder, quoting above the reserve price of the unit. GST will not be applicable on the consideration/premium of the unit.
“All willing participants may visit the official website of the Chandigarh Housing Board http://www.chbonline.in to understand the detailed procedure for submission of earnest money deposit (EMD) and e-bids. The terms and conditions and the detailed list mentioning localities/sectors of the built-up units and reserve price can be downloaded from the official website of the Chandigarh Housing Board,” a statement issued said.
In order to submit the e-bids, one is required to get themselves registered at https://etenders.chd.nic.in. A valid e-mail id, mobile number and digital signature are the basic requirements to participate in the e-tender process.
“Bidders are free to revise their bid amount (increase or decrease) for any number of times, till closure of the e-tender process. The whole process is transparent and fair. The number of e-bids submitted and the identity of bidder remain confidential till the opening of e-bids. Even officers of the CHB and National Informatics Centre (NIC) cannot find out such details prior to opening of e-bids,” it was added.
Stickers have been put up at the built-up units for better identification and site offices have been provided at different sectors/location to facilitate inspection by prospective
bidders.
The location of each unit is available on Google Maps, and addresses of site offices and contact details of officials are available on http://www.chbonline.in.

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CCRYN and PGI collaborate: Yoga centre to fund research in the discipline

CCRYN and PGI collaborate: Yoga centre to fund research in the discipline

Central Council for Research established CCRYN-Collaborative Centre for Mind-Body Interventions through yoga in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), Delhi and PGI as a Collaborative Research Centre at the institute. The research projects in yoga are a joint effort between CCRYN and PGI.
While CCRYN will fund the projects, PGI will provide the institutional approval, expertise and study subjects besides office space for housing research personnel on its campus.
MP Kirron Kher dedicated supplementary funds of approximately Rs 1 crore out of MPLADS for the development of the yoga centre at PGI. Dr Vivek Lal, Director, PGI, stated that this grant will help PGI generate rigorous evidence for various yoga intervention studies and promote holistic medicine. He complimented Dr Akshay Anand, Professor In-Charge of the Yoga Centre for his efforts.
The Collaborative Yoga Research Centre has already recruited two research officers and yoga therapists to hold daily sessions for the health care workers and also provide free yoga classes for patients’ attendants besides select patients that are referred by doctors. The MPLADS grant will be used to acquire state of art analytical and naturopathy equipment for future research projects.Best of Express PremiumUPSC Key-June 10, 2022: Why are ‘Fast Radio Burst’ or ‘Hasdeo Aranya’ and...PremiumTMC leader or BJP MLA: Curious case of Mukul Roy gets curiouserPremiumJanhit Mein Jaari movie review: This brave Bollywood film about condoms e...PremiumAn 8-km elevated road, 3 ‘finger bridges’ to ghats: UP govt comes up with...Premium

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Mayor kicks off ‘plogging’ in city parks: Pick up trash as you jog

Mayor kicks off ‘plogging’ in city parks: Pick up trash as you jog

Commemorating environment week, Chandigarh Mayor Sarbjit Kaur kick-started the initiative of plogging at Mani Majra area during which a group of local residents, officials of the municipal corporation and around 20-25 fitness enthusiasts, carrying jute bags, jogged and picked up trash along their way inside the garden and road berms.
Speaking on the initiative, the mayor said that plogging is a new concept that is trending in the city and is an environment friendly exercise mashup that combines jogging with picking up trash.
While jogging helps people stay fit, collecting trash from the gardens and road sides help keep the environment fit, she added.

She said that this activity helps people burn extra calories as they are constantly bending to collect the trash along the route.Best of Express PremiumUPSC Key-June 10, 2022: Why are ‘Fast Radio Burst’ or ‘Hasdeo Aranya’ and...PremiumTMC leader or BJP MLA: Curious case of Mukul Roy gets curiouserPremiumJanhit Mein Jaari movie review: This brave Bollywood film about condoms e...PremiumAn 8-km elevated road, 3 ‘finger bridges’ to ghats: UP govt comes up with...Premium
It also helps to break the monotony of jogging. Unaware of the new initiative and oblivious to what was happening, some morning walkers at Mani Majra were taken by surprise when they saw joggers stopping just to pick up trash, said the mayor.
MC Commissioner Anindita Mitra said that the aim was not to collect huge quantities of trash or clean entire gardens but make these free of garbage.
Commissioner Mitra alsosaid that such activities would be carried out in the city every weekend to start with. She added that later, these activities it will be expanded to all parks where citizens from all parts of the city can join.

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‘Cannot expect customer to carry goods in hands out of showroom’: UT Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to Bata India

‘Cannot expect customer to carry goods in hands out of showroom’: UT Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to Bata India

The UT Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, here on Friday, upheld the penalty of Rs 6,100, imposed by the District Consumer Commission on Bata India stating that “If the appellant (Bata India) claims itself to be responsible and environmentally conscious, then it should have given carry bags to the customers free of cost”… adding that “A consumer is not supposed to take those slippers, without any carry bag, in their hands out of the showroom. A carry bag is must to carry those slippers/goods.” Bata India, in its appeal before the state forum, had argued that they are a responsible corporate concerned towards environmental degradation and that the company added it is actively initiated various steps for the protection of the environment. The company had moved the state commission after being imposed the penalty at the district level.
The district commission, on a complaint filed by Harjas Singh of Mohali, had directed Bata to refund Rs 4, cost of the carry bag, besides Rs 1,100 as compensation for harassment and mental agony and Rs 5,000 as litigation expenses. Bata argued that the district commission failed to appreciate partial costs of paper bags, which were optional for a customer, were being charged in terms of the liberty granted by National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi. It was also added that there was no mandate for manufacturers/ retailers to provide carry bags in addition to primary packaging, without charge. Harjas stated that Bata’s business is footwear and not a whole sale business forcing customers to purchase carry bags.
The State Commission said, “…if the appellant claims itself to be responsible… it should have given the bags free of cost as the price  [is] included in the profit margins”
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GADVASU scientists get patent on buffalo milk protein concentrate

GADVASU scientists get patent on buffalo milk protein concentrate

A team of scientists from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, (GADVASU), Ludhiana, has been granted a patent for the invention of a technology on Buffalo Milk Protein Concentrate.
The inventors of this technology, from the College of Dairy Science and Technology, Dr Sunil Kumar and Kuldeep Dudi said that till now, there was no process for the concentration and drying of buffalo milk protein that can maintain the solubility and other functionality of final powder. Though there was a well-established methodology for the preparation of cow milk based protein concentrate, no such process was available for buffalo milk. It was because of the differences in the ionic and protein environment of buffalo and cattle milk. It was a big challenge and the developed novel technology of the GADVASU suitably addresses the problem by modifying the ionic and protein environment of buffalo milk for the production of highly soluble and functional buffalo milk protein concentrate.
Dr Inderjeet Singh, vice-chancellor GADVASU, said that the developed technology would open newer avenues for industry and will increase the opportunities of value addition of buffalo milk as a premium source for the production of quality protein powders. Hence, it will boost the demand of buffalo milk worldwide. He further stressed that the technology would also help in the enhancement of income and the livelihood of our farmers.
Dr JPS Gill, director of research said that the concentrated protein is from buffalo milk thus, it would be free from any type of protein allergy as seen in most of the other protein concentrates available in the market. He also highlighted that the technology is ready to transfer and easy to replicate at industrial level.Best of Express Premium‘Monetisation’ axed, MeitY’s fresh draft to ‘encourage’ cos to share non-...PremiumSC directions on sex workers: history of the case, and where it stands nowPremiumCruise drug raid case: One officer went rogue, agency looked other wayPremiumHindus and Muslims must give up rigid positions on contested places of wo...Premium
Dr Ramneek, Dean, said that the developed buffalo milk based highly soluble and functional protein concentrate contains both the proteins of milk, i.e. casein and whey protein, thus, considered a potent source of quality protein for the consumers. He revealed that the developed high protein concentrate can also be used for the development of functional food products, high protein food products, nutritional bars, sports products, supplements, etc.

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