Plan to strengthen power system in HARYANA
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has started execution of Rs 2,000 crore plan to strengthen power distribution system in the State during next two years so as to give reliable and qualitative power supply to all categories of consumers, said Kiran Choudhry, Excise, Taxation and Public Health Minister while addressing a gathering of villagers at Baganwala after inaugurating a 33 KV substation constructed at a cost of Rs 2.50 crore. She said the Government will construct 197 new substations of various levels and augment capacity of 163 existing substations during next three years at a cost of Rs 3,100 crore so as to match the capacity of the transmission system to the increasing availability of power in the State.
Punjabdirects depts to send reports regularly
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has directed all departments to submit weekly reports regularly regarding cases related to important decisions and difference of opinion under Rule 21(a) and (b) of Rules of Business. Spokesman said that Financial Commissioners, Principal Secretaries and Administrative Secretaries are directed to submit these weekly reports regularly. These reports are not sent regularly by some departments, added the spokesmen.
list of smugglers should be disclosed: NSCA
Chandigarh: After Punjab’s former DGP (Prisons) Shashi Kant has alleged that political personalities were involved in smuggling of drugs in Punjab, the National Scheduled Castes Alliance (NSCA) has demanded that the list should be made public and an inquiry should be ordered by an independent agency. Kant had alleged that he had presented a list of 125 suspected smugglers to the Home Ministry when he was the DGP (Prisons). “It is unfortunate that a retired DGP has to wait for retirement to come out with the truth that political personalities are involved in smuggling activities. These political leaders are actually using liquor and drugs during elections in Punjab and for that they resort to smuggling,” said NSCA president Paramjit Singh Kainth.
Summer vacation advanced in Gurgaon
Chandigarh: Keeping in view the scorching heat in Gurgaon, Deputy Commissioner PC Meena has advanced the summer vacation of school children in the district. The summer vacations will start from May 27 onwards instead of June 1 in all schools, including Government and private. Meena said that the heat wave could be hazardous to the health of the school going children so the summer vacation has been advanced in district. District education officer has been directed to ensure compliance.
62,000 stadiums to set up across India
Chandigarh: Taking a leaf out of the book of Haryana’s Sports Policy to set up rural sports stadia, the Central Government has decided to construct 60,421 gram panchayat and 1,852 block panchayat stadiums in 28 States and four UTs under the Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA). Rs 692.72 crore has been provided for this purpose and work on the project will begin next month, said Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Jitendra Singh, while speaking at two-day Conference of Sports Ministers and Secretaries of States and Union Territories in New Delhi on Sunday.
Booklet on Haryana sports success released
New Delhi: Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday released a booklet — Success Stories of Haryana Sports — published by Sports and Youth Affairs Department of Haryana Government, in the presence of the Haryana Minister of State for Sports Sukhbir Kataria.
Haryana appoints officer on special duty
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has appointed Randhir Singh, Special Senior Secretary to Minister (retd) as officer on special duty (residence) to Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
HRTC vice-chairman calls on Assam CM
Shimla: A delegation of Himachal Welfare Association headed by vice chairman HRTC Kewal Singh Pathania called on Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gagoi in Guwahati and discussed various issues of Himachalis settled in northeastern States. Pathania demanded suitable land for constructing Himachal Bhawan in Guwahati so as the large number of north Indian particularly Himachalis who come to north eastern states for pilgrimage and other purposes could be provided boarding lodging facilities of their choice in the Bhawan. He also invited Assam CM to visit the Himachal Pradesh and he accepted the invitation.
Golf Tournament to be held at The British School
Chandigarh: The third Pitch ‘n’ Putt Golf Tournament for sub junior & junior boys & girls will be organised at The British School Golf Academy’s 9-Hole Miniature Golf Course, Sector-44 on May 31 and June 1. It would see the participation of young golfers between the age group of 8 to 18 years. Five age groups including ‘A’ group for children between 16-18 years, ‘B’ for 13-15 years, ‘C’ for 11-12 years, ‘D’ below 10 years and ‘F’ is for beginners will participate in the tournament.
Punjabbans transfer of PSPCl officers
Chandigarh: To ensure uninterrupted power supply for the transplantation of the paddy in the State, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday banned the transfers of officers and officials of Punjab State Power Corporation limited (PSPCl) with immediate effect. Spokesperson said that the decision has been taken to provide efficient services to the consumers during ensuing paddy season. Chief Minister categorically said that the ban on these transfers would remain in force till paddy season was over. However, the transfers would be effected only in the case of retirement of any officer or official on superannuation.