Freedom fighters’ representatives thanks Minister
Chandigarh: The representatives of various organizations working for the rights of freedom fighters on Monday thanked Punjab’s Welfare of Freedom Fighters Minister Om Parkash Soni for the facilities being given by the State Government for their welfare. On the occasion, Cabinet Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa was also present. The representatives said that the Punjab Government has waived off toll tax for freedom fighters, providing 300 units of electricity free on domestic connection, tubewell connections are provided on priority basis. Besides, the widows, unmarried and unemployed girls of freedom fighters and an attendant have been given free travel facility in the state government buses.
Hry declares 18 blocks saksham
Chandigarh: With 11 more blocks in Haryana having been declared “saksham” (capable) for achieving grade-level competencies by the Chief Minister Manohar lal, taking the tally to 18, and 13 more blocks inching pretty close to achieving the tag, things have begun to look up in government schools across the state. Making the announcement on these 11 blocks, the Chief Minister said that the state-wide campaign being run by his office in co-operation with the Education Department to improve the quality of education in schools had begun to show results. It aims to enhance the learning level of students of government schools and to ensure they have the knowledge of subjects as per their age group.
Hry CM condoles demise of ladwa MlA’s wife
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Monday expressed grief and sorrow on the demise of Harpal Kaur, wife of ladwa MlA Pawan Saini. Chief Minister, in his condolence message, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed the Almighty that the departed soul might rest in peace.
tribute given to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniv
Chandigarh: Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday organized a function at its head-office in Chandigarh to pay homage to former Prime Minister ‘Bharat Ratna’ late Rajiv Gandhi on his 74th birth anniversary. Former MP and HPCC president Dr Ashok Tanwar presided over the function who said that Gandhi laid down his life fighting against terrorism and secessionism. He said that during his tenure as Prime Minister, Gandhi took far-reaching decisions including reducing voting age from 21 to 18 years, giving constitutional protection to Panchayati Raj Institutions, among others. Dr Tanwar said that the ‘Digital India’, of which the BJP Government is boasting these days, was actually started by Rajiv Gandhi.
Connect Broadband deploys NETFlIX Cache Grid
Chandigarh: In a first of its kind initiative, Connect Broadband has deployed the Netflix Cache Grid at Mohali. This facility will now allow Connect Broadband users to directly stream titles from service provider’s network, rather than streaming them from Netflix’s own servers. “The next time you are watching your favorite season, the files of the show are already assembled in the Connect Data Centre and will be played at hi-speed. The technology ensures buffer free content and enhanced customer experience, as the server is closer to the end user,” said Arvind Jalota, Chief Business Officer Connect Broadband.