Haryana CM releases ‘Harigandha’ edition
Chandigarh: To make people aware about preventive measures to be taken regarding COVID-19 pandemic, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal released the 308-309, special joint issue for the months of April-May of monthly magazine 'Harigandha' published by Haryana Sahitya Akademi. He outlined the efficacy and significance of this special issue of 'Harigandha', in which comprehensive information regarding the global pandemic was also highlighted. He said, through this special issue, people will be able to know about the measures to be taken to prevent Coronavirus and other necessary information.
Over 1 lakh apply for water connection under VDS: Pb Min
Chandigarh: Voluntary Disclosure Scheme (VDS) notified by Water Supply and Sanitation Department has received unprecedented response from the consumers. Since the launch of this scheme over 1 lakh applications have already been received, which includes 52913 applications for approval of unapproved connections and 55717 applications for new water connections., said Razia Sultana, Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister.
Nafed, Hafed commence sale of oilseed and pulses
Chandigarh: Electronic agri mandi AgriBazaar is now registered for selling the procurement of India's leading co-operatives Nafed and Hafed. Both these co-operatives commenced sales on a non-exclusive and are accessing the e-mandi platform to reach out to a larger number of millers, processors and corporate buyers. Buyers can register or download the agribazaar app and start buying. Agribazaar has received encouraging response in its first month with over 40,000 MT of buying and selling on the platform of Rs 150 crores value, said a spokesman. Many processors, millers and large corporates already registered on the platform have benefitted, and additional registrations are happening regularly.
Renuka Sondhi placed amongst top 6 artists
Chandigarh: During a recently organized Art competition by New York Art competition called “Inspiration From Isolation” Renuka Sondhi from Model Town, Yamunanagar got a place amongst the top six artists of the world and the only lady artist from India. First she competed and won the daily contest, then the bi-weekly contest and then she came in the top six and was awarded a one year display at Agora Art gallery at Chelsea, New York.
campaign to make villages plastic-free in Hry soon
Chandigarh: While turning the Haryana cleanliness drive into a mass movement, the work of construction of sheds at village-level for solid waste management will be expedited. With this, wet and dry waste can be disposed off separately in the villages, said Mahipal Dhanda, MLA from Panipat (Rural) Assembly Constituency and President of the State Level Task Force of Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin.
Hry Police seizes 11.5 tonnes drugs, arrests 1821 people
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has seized 11.5 tonnes of drugs, arrested1821 people for drug trafficking and possession of drugs while 1343 cases have been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in the first half of the year 2020 under its special campaign to arrest drug smugglers. Director General of Police (DGP), Manoj Yadava said, in all 11,568 kg 680 grams of illegal drugs were confiscated between January and June, this year. Poppy husk was on top on the list of recoveries with 8043.2 kg followed by 3150 kg 96 grams ganja and 243 kg 436 gram opium.
Delegation of PRIA called on Food & Civil Supplies Min
Chandigarh: To mitigate the woes of industrialists, Punjab Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu met a delegation of newly formed Punjab Rice Industry Association (PRIA) here. The delegation demanded immediate changes in new Punjab Customs Policy for Paddy 2020-21 and the levy security (refundable and non-refundable) be returned to Millers. They also raised the issue of entire milling bill related to CMR, green zone classification, Bank Guarantee, usage charges on gunny bags, freight issue on paddy and many more. The Minister Ashu assured the rice millers to consider their legitimate demands sympathetically as per rules.
NABARD, Haryana celebrated 39th Foundation Day
Chandigarh: NABARD, Haryana regional office here celebrated its 39th foundation day on Wednesday. The programme was presided over by Rajiv Mahajan, Chief General Manager, Haryana RO. On this occasion, an e-Chaupal was organized with various beneficiaries and stakeholders of NABARD assisted programmmes and its district level functionaries. Mahajan spoke about various schemes and developmental programmes conducted by NABARD for the last 38 years of its existence.
