Mandi payment scheme in Hartana
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to launch ‘Mandi Payment Scheme’ in the State under which transaction of Rs. 25,000 crore will be made and debit cards issued to the farmers. Chief Administrative officer of Haryana State Agriculture Marketing Board, T.V.S. N Prasad said that the scheme has been named after former Chief Minister of joint Punjab, Sardar Pratap Singh Kairon. Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda had announced in a recent function organised on the occasion of NABARD’s 32nd foundation day at Panchkula that such a scheme would be implemented. Prasad said that for the implementation of the scheme, a MoU has been signed with National Payment Corporation of India working under Reserve Bank of India. He said that 18 banks have been included in the scheme and applications have been received from few other banks as well.
Administrators for Municipal councils, panchayats
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Thursday issued a notification to appoint Administrators for 75 Municipal Councils and Panchayats, which had completed their term. A spokesman of the Punjab government said that the Administrators would look after the work of Municipal Councils/Panchayats till the new President to be elected after elections. He said that there were 75 Municipal Councils/Panchayats, whose tenure would be completed between July 16th and July 31st. SDMs have been appointed as Administrators of 73 Municipal Councils/Panchayats besides appointing ADC Development Ferozepur as Administrator of Guru Harsahai Municipal Council and ADC Development Fazilka as Administrator of Fazilka Municipal Council.
ICAI executive members meet CBDT chief
Chandigarh: The Executive Members of ICAI, Chandigarh Chapter met Dr. Sudha Sharma, Chairperson, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) who was in city for the first time after assuming charge in June 2013. A delegation of Chartered Accountants led by Krishan Joshi, Chairman, ICAI had a meeting with her in the presence of Jaspal Singh, Chief Commissioner of Income tax, Chandigarh and other officers of the Income tax Department. The ICAI honoured the Chairperson, CBDT and also submitted a memorandum, wherein the CA Branch gave its suggestions for simplification of the tax procedures and e-filing portal of the Income tax Department. Krishan Joshi, Chairman, Chandigarh Branch assured the CBDT Chairperson that the CA Fraternity is committed to ensure cent percent compliance of the Income tax law and increase the tax collections as well as tax payer base, by encouraging their clients to pay their taxes honestly & timely.
Centre urged to provide Rs 100 cr for tourism projects
Shimla: Member of Parliament Pratibha Singh called on union tourism minister Dr. K. Chiranjeevi in New Delhi and requested him to sanction Rs 100 crore for various tourism development projects in the State. Singh urged him to sanction funds for the Integrated Development of Kullu- Manali Mega Tourism circuit, integrated development of international convention centre and expo-mart at Kiarighat-Shimla-Barog as tourist destination, integrated development of Buddhist destination as a tourist circuit, integrated development of Una- Nadaun as a tourist destination and setting up of institute of hotel management in Kullu. She apprised the union minister that these tourism projects would be utilized for creating tourism related facilities like convention centres, tourist reception centres, eco parks, way side amenities, vehicle parking to facilitate the tourists. She said that it would help to boost the tourism in the State besides increasing the flow of tourists from other countries. She said that it would also help to attract private sector to invest in tourism sector in State.
HSCFDC extends financial assistance
Chandigarh: Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (HSCFDC) has extended financial assistance of over Rs 5.51 crore including Rs.68.95 lakh as subsidy to 1,001 beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes under various schemes upto June 2013. Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Geeta Bhukkal said that people belonging to Scheduled Castes were being provided loans under various categories to enable them to set up their ventures. These categories included agriculture and allied sector, industry, trade and business, professional and self-employment sectors.
Van Mahotsav at Pipli on July 25
Chandigarh: The 64th State level Van Mahotsav will be organised at new Anaj Mandi, Pipli in district Kurukshetra on July 25. Haryana Forest Minister Capt. Ajay Singh Yadav will be the Chief Guest at the function. The tradition to celebrate Van Mahotsav was initiated in the year 1950 by the then Union Minister late K.M. Munshi by organizing a function at Delhi and since then this Mahotsav had become an annual feature.
Four-lane project to be completed by Dec 2014
Chandigarh: The construction work for the four laning project of Morinda-Kurali-Siswan road has been commenced and would be completed by December, 2014. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, Punjab PWD Minister said that Rs 79 crore will be incurred on this project. He said that this four lane project would facilitate daily commuters besides saving both their time and money. He said that the construction on this total 30 km long stretch up to State Border would be instrumental in the development of kandi area.
300 free cleft surgeries by TIPS
Chandigarh: The Tricity Institute of Plastic Surgery (TIPS), conducted over 300 free Cleft surgeries in remote rural areas of Himachal Pradesh during the last two years. Dr Ankur Sood, said that apart from conducting free surgeries, free consultation was also provided to plastic surgery patients to mark the National Plastic Surgery Day.
Walk-in-interview for Doctors in Mohali
Chandiagrh: The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab has announced to hold walk-in interview for 392 posts across 13 specialties. The interview will be held on July 22 at Auditorium of State Institute of Health & Family Welfare Complex Phase-VI, Mohali. The selection of specialist doctors will be done by a committee chaired by Dr KK Talwar, Former chairmen MCI and is based on objective criteria which among others includes the marks obtained in MBBS & MD along with number of attempts made by the candidate to clear final MBBS and MD.
DY CM to administer oath to local bodies’ members
Chandigarh: Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister, Punjab will administer an oath of office and secrecy to the newly elected representatives of Zila Parishads and Block Samitis on 19th July at ludhiana. An official spokesman of the Punjab government said on Thursday that Sukhbir Singh Badal would be the Chief Guest at the swearing in ceremony being held at Grain Market, ludhiana.