Haryana re-constitutes Committee
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has reconstituted the District Public Relations and Grievances Committees for all the districts in the State. A spokesman said that Finance Minister HS Chatha would preside over the monthly meeting of this Committee at Ambala; Industries Minister Randeep Singh Surjewala at Karnal; Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal at Mahendergarh; Power Minister Capt. Ajay Singh Yadav at Mewat; Public Health Engineering Minister Kiran Choudhry at Hisar; Revenue Minister Mahender Pratap Singh at Palwal; Agriculture Minister Paramvir Singh at Sirsa; Cooperation Minister Satpal Sangwan at Jind and Health Minister Rao Narender Singh at Rohtak.
CM to inaugurate Kisan Mela at Palampur
Shimla: A spokesperson of Himachal Government said that Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh would inaugurate State-level Kisan Mela and Innovative Farmers Meet-2013 at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur on April 20. The two-day Mela would provide a unique opportunity to study the research work done in field of agriculture and to get acquainted with the improved technologies generated for the welfare of farmers, livestock keepers, orchardists among others. The exhibition pertaining to subjects on agriculture, animal husbandry, horticulture, fisheries, etc. and display of technologies developed by innovative farmers, sale of high yielding variety of seeds, demonstrations of improved farm plants, diagnostic services for crops and animals besides cultural events would be the main highlights of the Mela.
Haryana to recruit 1500 drivers
Chandigarh: About 1,500 drivers will be recruited to expand the fleet of Haryana Rodways buses. Haryana General Transport Director Arun Kumar said, for this recruitment, proficiency test would be conducted between April 15 to May 31 at different places namely Panchkula, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Murthal , Gurgaon, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Hisar, Rewari and Jhajjar. The tests would take place on all working days except on holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. The test would include zig-zag test, 8-shape test, dug test and road test and the result would be declared the same evening of the test.
Farmers training camp at ludhiana on April 12
Chandigarh: Punjab Government will organise district level farmers training camp at ludhiana on April 12. A spokesman said that earlier this camp was scheduled to on April 9. The training camps were organised in all districts of the State to educate the farmers regarding the new techniques for the agriculture production for the Kharif season 2013. The spokesperson made an appeal to the farmers to take active part in these camps and get the maximum benefit out of it.
CGRF members to visit various districts
Chandigarh: The members of the Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) of the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam will make extensive tour of the area under the jurisdiction of the Nigam for 12 days during this month to hear grievances of the consumers. A spokesman said the proceedings of the CGRF would be held at Yamunanagar on April 8, Karnal on April 9 and 29, Kaithal on April 11 and 26. They will also visit Jhajjar, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Sonepat, Rohtak, Jind and Panipat on April 10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 22 and 23 respectively.
Haryana issues information for VAT dealers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has notified for the information of VAT dealers and all others that properly issued VAT D3 Outward and ST 38 Inward forms having validity of the financial year 2012-13 will continue to be valid during the current financial year i.e. 2013-14.
One-Time Settlement Scheme extended
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has extended the duration of the One Time Settlement Scheme upto June 30, 2013. The scheme was introduced by Haryana State Cooperative Housing Federation to waive off 75 per cent of the penal interest of all those loanee members who had deposited loan amount in lumpsum and 25 percent of the penal interest by December 31, 2012. Haryana Cooperation Minister Satpal Sangwan said that those who intended to avail the benefit of Scheme should deposit the balance of loan and interest as on November 30, 2011 with interest from November 30, 2011 to the date of payment with 25 per cent penal interest.
CityCAnominated in apex body
Chandigarh: Chandigarh-based CA Yogesh Gera from Aaryaa & Associates, has been nominated to ‘Professional Development Committee' of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi. "Professional Development Committee" is constituted under the Act of Parliament to explore, develop and make available new opportunities for CAs in different sectors, so that the profession of CA can contribute to the growth of business, industry, trade, services, infrastructure, and nation as a whole. The appointment is for the period 2013-14, during which the undersigned will have the opportunity to represent the interests of region in New Delhi.
Vishal Chetna Yatra flagged off
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda described Baba Banda Bahadur as a symbol of both devotion and strength and said that his life is a source of inspiration for all of us even today. Hooda flagged off a Vishal Chetna March Yatra from Rohtak on the completion of 300 years of Dera Baba Banda Bahadur, established at Riyasi in Jammu and Kashmir, where he had spent last years of his life. The Yatra is organized by All India Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Sikh Sampradai and will reach Jammu and Kashmir on April 11, after passing through various places of Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
Tamil nadu Delegates meet Deputy Mayor
Chandigarh: Mythili, chairperson Kancheepuram along with delegation of 25 chairpersons of various committees from different Municipal Corporations in Tamil Nadu, held a meeting with Satish Kainth, Deputy Mayor and other officials of Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh on Friday. Mythili said that the study tour aims to study the best practices of MCC like water supply system, sewerage treatment, sanitation, maintenance of green spaces and solid management etc. The delegation also visited Sukhna lake and various gardens maintained by MCC.
Homage paid to Seafarers who lost their lives
Chandigarh: The “50th National Maritime Day” 2013 to commemorate the maiden voyage of the first Indian Ship SS loyalty from Mumbai to london was observed here. UT Home Secretary Anil Kumar joined the seafarers on behalf of the UT Administration at this poignant and solemn moment. The buglers of the UT Police sounded “last Post” which followed by two minutes silence in the memory of, and as a mark of respect to the departed souls, before the buglers sounded the “Rouse”. Wreaths were laid at the memorial by Home Secretary and Capt MS Kahlon, chairman, Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) Chandigarh Chapter.
MCC Sanitation Committee meeting held
Chandigarh: During a meeting of Sanitation Committee of Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh, the members decided that concrete base will be constructed around the garbage bins provided in various locations in city. The members were of the view that the sanitation staff should also clean the paved area in markets and along various roads. The sanitation wing of MCC arranged a demonstration of a machine used to clean dry leaves from road sides to the Committee members. The demonstration was conducted outside cricket stadium.
GEI conducts education seminar
Chandigarh: Grewal Eye Institute (GEI) conducted a free public education seminar on Diabetic Retinopathy in its premises at SCO 168-169 Sector 9-C here from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The seminar was aimed at raising public awareness of this dreaded disease, the precautions necessary for early detection and the treatments available for Diabetic Retinopathy. The seminar emphasised the critical role that the patient had to play in controlling diabetes resulting in better vision.