Haryana increases DA for ex-MlAs
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has enhanced the dearness relief payable to the pensioner or family pensioners of ex-legislators of Haryana legislative Assembly from the existing rate of 234 per cent to 245 per cent of the basic pension or family pension and dearness pension or dearness family pension of ex-legislators of Haryana legislative Assembly with effect from January 1, 2016.
workshop on swachh Haryana begins today
Chandigarh: Haryana Government would organise a State-level workshop on ‘Achieving Swachh Haryana – What will it take’, on Thursday. Chief Minister Manohar lal would be the chief guest while Development and Panchayats Minister, OP Dhankar would deliver his keynote address. Sessions namely ‘Workshop Objectives – Setting the context’, ‘Emerging Good Practices’, ‘State Strategy and District Action Plan’ would be held during the workshop. Chief Secretary, DS Dhesi would present his views on ‘Swachh Haryana – a new direction’ and the workshop would conclude with ‘Way forward, timeline for creating district plans and next review meeting’.
Seminar marks world Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Senior Citizens’ Association (CSCA) organised a seminar at Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10 here in collaboration with HelpAge India on 15 June, to mark the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. BR Mahajan Advocate General, Haryana, who was the chief guest on the occasion said that if the children are taught the right values, they never go astray and always respect their parents. Hence right values need to be inculcated, said he. He added, there is a need for awareness of several amendments in law to safeguard the rights of the seniors so that they are not violated and senior citizens lead a respectable life.
Yoga helpline 18001802072 closed
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Administration has closed the yoga helpline toll free number 18001802072 from Wednesday as the registration has been closed for the 2nd International Yoga Day , scheduled to be held on June 21. Ajit Balaji Joshi, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh said that this number will be used to coordinate the programme and will facilitate the movement of people participating in 2nd International day of Yoga.
Rare feat at Fortis hospital
Chandigarh: For the 17-year-old boy from Kotkapura, it was more than a miracle when after remaning immobile for eight months he could move his limbs within 24 hours of his surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. After three and a half months of surgery conducted by Dr Deepak Joshi, Spine Surgeon, he is now leading a normal life. Dr Joshi explained when the boy Inderpreet came to Fortis, a medical examination was conducted, which brought out that the main cause of the misery was irreducible dislocation of C1 over C2 with severely pinched Spinal Cord.