Farmers’ Training Camps from March 22
Chandigarh: Punjab Government would organise farmers training camps in all the districts of the State to educate the farmers regarding the new techniques for the agriculture production for the Kharif season.
A spokesman of agriculture department said on Tuesday that in these camps farmers would be sensitised about the new technique of agriculture by the agriculture experts besides problems of farmers regarding the agriculture would also be addressed.
1 cr contributed to CM’s Relief Fund
Shimla: Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was presented a cheque of Rs1 crore towards Chief Minister's Relief Fund on behalf of Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board by Industries and Information and Public Relations Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Tuesday. Bawa Hardeep Singh, Chairman of the Board was also present on the occasion. Agnihotri said that Chief Minister has appealed the people to contribute liberally towards Chief Minister Relief Fund. He said that the clearances by State level Single Window Clearances and Monitoring Authority would now be given within a period of 90 days of receiving the application.
Advanced Training in e-Governance
Chandigarh: In order to enhance transparency, accountability and to ensure hassle-free delivery of citizen services, through effective use of ICT, the Department of Information Technology, Chandigarh Administration is organising advanced training in e-Governance for the officers of various Departments under Chandigarh Administration. The Department of Information Technology through its Society for Promotion of IT in Chandigarh (SPIC) has imparted basic level training on e-Governance to over 100 employees of various departments under Chandigarh Administration. The participants at these trainings include the Principals of Government Schools, officials of National Rural Health Mission (Chandigarh), Transport Department and Engineering Department.
BD India’s new item launched
Chandigarh: BD India announced the launch of BD Emerald PRO Reuse Prevention Syringe in Chandigarh. The Reuse Prevention (RUP) Syringe features a passive locking system, which locks the syringe automatically post injection without any active intervention from the healthcare provider. The BD Reuse Prevention Syringe design incorporates inputs from clinicians around the world. With its focus on patient safety, the RUP syringe also has a breakable plunger for added security.
SumuRR Empowers Women, Saves lives
Chandigarh: Sustainable Urban Mobility with Uncompromised Rural Reach (SUMURR), the program made use of a Ford Endeavour SUV that was designed to handle the most difficult of terrains and traverse areas previously unreachable by four-wheeled vehicles. Ford and the program partners effectively utilized state of art technologies to enable timely maternal and child healthcare access for those living in the tiny villages throughout the region. As a result, SUMURR made safe childbirth deliveries possible for 41 pregnant women; women to make to give birth.
Haryana will soon get 5,000 headmasters
Chandigarh: Haryana Education Minister, Geeta Bhukkal said that in order to meet the shortage of Head Masters in the State, the process to promote teacher is under progress and around 5000 Head Masters would be appointed in various schools of the State. She added that 20,000 dual desks would be provided to Government schools of the State so that no child has to sit on floor and JBT teachers would be recruited in the schools of the State.
FIR against Pareena Infrastructure ordered
Chandigarh: The District Administration, Gurgaon has asked Gurgaon Police to lodge an FIR against M/s Pareena Infrastructure Pvt limited as the developer has made an advertisement for booking of flats and plots on internet without obtaining prior permission from Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana.
Haryana police to keep eye on Eve-teasers
Chandigarh: The Haryana Director General of Police, SN Vashist, has appealed to the people, especially women, girls and their guardians, to reach out to the police for help if anyone tries to sexually exploit, molest, passes lewd remarks or disturbs them by any other means. They should bring it to the notice of the nearest police station without any hesitation. Women helpline number 1091 and women Police Control Room (PCR) had been started in the State to ensure quick police assistance.
HUDA set to provide roof to all
Chandigarh: Committed to providing people with a roof over their head, the Haryana Government has formulated draft ‘Affordable Housing Policy 2013,’ and sought suggestions from the public as well as stakeholders before implementing it. The draft policy aims at encouraging ‘Affordable Housing Projects’ and can have real impact on making housing affordable in the urban areas of the State.
Sportswomen bring laurels to the State
Chandigarh: Women players of Haryana has brought laurels to the State by winning the National Women Sports Festival for the year 2012-13 organized by the Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. Director General, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Sudhir Rajpal said that women players of Haryana has bagged seven gold, two silver and one bronze medals in this competition.