CCSHAU : Workshop of agronomy centres concludes
Chandigarh: A two-day workshop of Agronomy Centres which was organised at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar concluded on Friday. Director of Extension Education, RS Antil asked the senior coordinators of Agronomy Centres to set up one exhibition unit at each farm of centre so that by looking at the crops displayed in exhibition units according to weather, farmers could also grow the same crops through scientific technique and increased the productivity. Convener of the workshop, RS Hooda said that all Agronomy Centres and Head of the Departments have been asked to implement the recommendations made during the workshop.
‘Family First when it comes to Health Insurance’
Chandigarh: Indians are more concerned about insuring the health of their loved ones than their own, reveals Max Bupa Health Insurance Pulse 2015. The study states that 6 out of 10 Indians prefer family health cover as against 4 out of 10 for individual cover. More than two third of those planning to buy Health Insurance wish to cover their children (70 per cent), followed by the spouse (66 per cent). Nearly 30 per cent of respondents who are planning a family also think of buying Health Insurance. The decision regarding Health Insurance purchase is driven by the family with the spouse as the strongest influence, which shows that Health Insurance is no more just the bread winner's call.
350th Branch of Central bank inaugurated
Chandigarh: Inaugurating 350th Branch Office at Raikot under ludhiana Region of CBI, DS Saahi, FGM of the bank said it is the first ever Swadeshi Bank and their priority is to provide all traditional and new banking services. He appealed on the occasion to the rural public to inculcate saving habits and to take assistance for their business activities. HS Brar, SRM of ludhiana Region welcomed the guests and said Raikot branch will provide all new facilities in vernacular language.