Haryana Govt to implement RSBY for Domestic Workers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government will implement Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY) for Domestic Workers. A spokesman said that domestic workers covered under this scheme will get the benefit of Smart card based cashless health insurance cover ofRs30,000 per annum for a family of five on family floater basis. All pre-existing diseases to be covered, Hospitalisation expenses, taking care of most of the illnesses, including maternity benefits, Transportation cost of Rs100 per visit with an overall limit of Rs1,000 per annum.
Punjabgovt approves Rs43 cr for water supply
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has approved Rs43 crore for provision of 100 percent water supply and sewerage coverage in emerging cities of Derabassi, lalru, Zirakpur and Banur in current year as an initial step to provide world class civic infrastructure there. NK Sharma, Chief Parliamentary Secretary industries and Commerce said on Thursday that there would be no dearth of funds for the overall development of this area as the State Government was committed to provide quality infrastructure in all the developing towns and cities of Punjab.
Two lakh candidates apply for PSTE
Chandigarh: Punjab Education Department has made comprehensive arrangements for Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test slated for June 9, in which more than 2 lakh candidates would appear at 391 centers set up throughout the State. Punjab Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka on Thursday said that the responsibility for conducting this test has been entrusted to SCERT and 36 Nodal Centers have been set up at district as well as at some subdivisions level to facilitate the candidates. He said that total 2, 07,214 candidates would appear for these tests
Food items to to smart ration card holders
Chandigarh: The UT Department of Food and Supplies has decided to distribute the commodities under TPDS, for May and June 2013, simultaneously, to the registered beneficiaries of all categories who are having smart ration cards, enrolment stamp on manual ration card or ration receipt issued by the Department, for the release of ration commodities from their respective Fair Price Shop. Those beneficiaries, who are yet to get themselves enrolled for smart ration cards, shall visit the Department along with the copy of their manual ration cards, duly stamped by their respective depot holder and the ration receipt would be issued to them for the release of ration commodities.
One-day Training on Nutrition for Adolescent Girls
Chandigarh: Haryana Women and Child Development Department will organise one-day orientation training on nutrition, health and life skill education for the adolescent girls enrolled under Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls. Director General, Women and Child Development Department, Sumita Misra said that the training will be organised with the coordination of Nutrition Board and other line Departments. Initially, it would be organised at block headquarters of Ambala during June. After its successful completion, the training would be replicated in other districts where this scheme is being implemented.
Centre of excellence for fruits at Mangiana
Chandigarh: With the setting up of Center of excellence for fruits at village Mangiana of Sirsa district, it has become an important place on the world map, said a spokesperson of Haryana Government. This Centre will usher a new era of development of this area. The Center has been set up under the Indo-Israel Project and it would give major impetus to the agricultural activities, which will substantially increase the income of the farmers. Besides, the farmers of Sirsa Parliamentary Constituency, the farmers of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan would be benefited from this Center. This area is already ahead in the country in wheat production. It also holds second position in the country in the production of cotton.
Dietician, Chef speak on Benefits of almonds
Chandigarh: Almonds are a powerhouse of nutrition, and a healthy and versatile ingredient to cook with during these summer months! This was demonstrated in an interactive and fun afternoon celebrating health and good taste in Chandigarh as eminent Dietician Shivani Gulati came together with renowned Chef Nikhil Mittal to talk about the multiple health benefits of almonds at The Park Plaza. The dynamic chef showcased the usability of the nut of good health in a live cooking demonstration of easy snacking recipes based on almonds, and delicious ways of incorporating the nut in one’s daily diet.
Grewal Eye Institute gets 3 top honours
Chandigarh: Grewal Eye Institute that holds a JCI accreditation and provides comprehensive services in the field of eye care was recently conferred with three top honours. SPS Grewal received ‘Mother Teresa Sadbhavna Award’ for his contribution to social and economic growth by Union Cabinet Minister of Water Resources Harish Rawat in New Delhi. Seychelles Ambassador to India HE Viven William and Ex CBI Director Joginder Singh also attended the ceremony.
Chandigarhto host national convention of CA students
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh branch of the ICAI (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) will host the SYNAPSE 2013, two-day National convention of CA students on June 8 and 9 at Shivalik Public School Sector 56 which is being organised by Board of Studies, ICAI. The event would be attended by the President, Vice-President of ICAI, Central Council Members, professionals and over 1000 CA students.