HS Chahal appointed as VC MDU
Chandigarh: Haryana Governor and Chancellor of Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, Jagannath Pahadia, exercising powers under Section 9-A of MDU Act, has assigned the duties of Vice Chancellor of MDU to HS Chahal, Vice Chancellor of Deenbandhu ChhotuRam University of Science and Technology, Murthal. Chahal will discharge the duties of VC MDU in addition to his present assignment till the appointment of a regular VC.
Modern Integrated Services Centre inaugurated
Chandigarh: Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Krishna Mohan on Friday inaugurated District level Modern Integrated Services Centre in extension building of mini secretariat, Jhajjar. Through this single window system at this Centre, various Government services would be provided to common people under one roof. Mohan reviewed the services being provided through this centre. He also reviewed the token machine installed in the centre alongwith entire working of the centre.
Haryana Value Added Tax Rules, 2003 amended
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has amended Haryana Value Added Tax Rules, 2003 for making the authorities competent to approve refund arising from a single order. As per amendment, a committee comprising of three senior most Additional Excise and Taxation Commissioners from department side posted at headquarter and the Joint Excise and Taxation Commissioner (Taxation) as the Member Secretary would be competent to approve refund of VAT above Rs 25 lakh. Officer-in-charge of the range would be competent for refund upto Rs 25 lakh. Officer-in-charge of the district would be competent for refund of upto Rs 10 lakh and Excise and Taxation Officer or Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer would be competent for refund of upto Rs 1 lakh.
Excise Dept collects over Rs 19,785.17 cr revenue
Chandigarh: Haryana Excise and Taxation Department has collected revenue of over Rs 19,785.17 crore during the financial year 2012-13 which is 9.45 per cent higher than that of financial year 2011-12. More than Rs 18,077.49 crore was collected in the financial year 2011-12.
434 posts of doctors to be filled in Haryana
Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister Rao Narender Singh said that now there will be no shortage of doctors in the State as the recruitment process of 434 posts of doctors is in progress which will be completed by the end of this month. State Government had decided to provide free treatment facility to the patients suffering from Hepatitis B. He said that Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh would be spent on the treatment of one such patient. In the initial phase, the patients belonging to schedule castes and BPl families would be provided free treatment which would later be extended to other people of the state, he added.
Over 55.60 tonnes of wheat arrives in Mandis
Chandigarh: Over 55, 60,080 tonnes of wheat has so far arrived in the Mandis of Haryana during the current procurement season. The Food and Supplies Department said that out of total, over 55, 54,126 metric tonnes of wheat has been procured by Government agencies at the minimum support price and 5,954 tonnes of wheat has been purchased by the private millers and traders.
drive to check vehicles with tinted glasses launched
Chandigarh: Haryana Transport Department has launched a special drive to suspend certificate of registration of vehicles with tinted glasses or solar films. Drivers and owners of these vehicles have been asked to remove tinted glasses and solar films by May 10, 2013. Transport Commissioner, Sumita Misra said that under the drive, all the enforcement authorities would suspend certificate of registration of vehicles with tinted glasses or solar films. She said that action to cancel the certificate of registration of vehicles, which continue to violate the rules notwithstanding the suspension of registration, would also be taken as per provisions of the Act.
15 Committees of State Assembly constituted
Chandigarh: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Sharma has constituted 15 Committees of the State Assembly for the year 2013-14. Rules Committee has been constituted and Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Sharma has been appointed as its ex-officio chairperson. Apart from this, other committees including House Committee, Committee on Public Accounts, Committee on Public Undertakings ,Estimates Committee , Committee on Subordinate legislation ,Committee on Government Assurances , library Committee ,Committee on Petitions ,Committee on Welfare of SC, ST and BC , Committee on Privileges ,Committee on local Bodies and Panchayati Raj ,Committee on Public Health, Irrigation and Power , Committee on Food and Supplies and Committee on Social Justice, WCD and Welfare of SC.BC has been constituted.
Hooda condoles death of scribe’s father
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has expressed grief over the demise of Ruldu Ram Khanna, father of Salil Khanna, Bureau Chief of New 24 Channel, who passed away Thursday evening. He was 65. Hood conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul might rest in peace.
Mahindra Tractors achieves growth of 38%
Chandigarh: Mahindra & Mahindra ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the USD 15.9 billion Mahindra Group, further reiterated its leadership position in the tractor industry in April 2013 by achieving an impressive 38 per cent growth. “We feel that this is on the back of improved market sentiments. In addition the expectation of a normal monsoon is clearly being seen as a positive indicator” said Rajesh Jejurikar, Chief Executive, Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra ltd. The domestic sales stood at 22196 units, as against 16049 units during April 2012.
DoonSchoolgoes for tech-based language learning
Chandigarh: English Edge, popular for technology based English learning solutions has recently tied-up with the esteemed Doon Public School of Panchkula, Chandigarh. The school has constantly changed and evolved in its pursuit of excellence and this tie-up with English Edge is a step in that direction. Capt. Sanjay Anand, Principal – Doon Public School said, “English language learning is essential for students in this globalised world.
State schools’ Sports Calendar released
Chandigarh: Haryana Secondary Education Department has released Sports Calendar for State School Games for 2013-14. Haryana Education Minister, Geeta Bhukkal said that sports meets in various disciplines and in different age groups would be organised in the State. Apart from providing quality education, State Government is also encouraging students towards sports activities in a big way. The Government had amended Sports Policy for increasing cash awards and incentives to outstanding sportspersons and to provide similar awards and incentives to differently abled sportspersons.