HP CM visits The Ridge
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur visited The Ridge to give necessary directions to the officers regarding preparedness for the golden jubilee celebrations of the statehood, to be celebrated in a befitting manner on January 25. Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj, Chief Secretary Anil Khachi, Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister JC Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Shimla Aditya Negi, Superintendent of Police Mohit Chawala, Director Information and Public Relations Harbans Singh Brascon and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.
Two private buses impounded in Ballabhgarh
Chandigarh: Haryana Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma on Monday got two private buses impounded in front of the bus station in Ballabhgarh for illegally ferrying passengers. He said, the State Government is making all possible efforts to reduce the deficit of Haryana Roadways. Earlier, during a review meeting, he directed to expedite the pace of development works in Ballabhgarh and to blacklist the contractors who are not working and issue fresh tenders.
Gaushalas sheds: Punjab Govt to release Rs 258.75L
Chandigarh: Punjab Government will release Rs 258.75 lakh for construction of sheds in 425 gaushalas of the state, said Sachin Sharma, chairman, Punjab Gau Sewa Commission. He said, this amount would be given to the NGOs registered with the Punjab Gau Sewa Commission who were running cowsheds in the gaushalas. Sharma said registered NGOs should contact the Director Animal Husbandry to get this amount.
Haryana to evaluate performance of extension lecturers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to evaluate the performance of extension lecturers working in government colleges of the state. Department of Higher Education has sought information of the examination results of the classes taught by these extension lecturers from the principals of the colleges within a fortnight. A spokesperson said, Director General, Higher Education Department has directed Principals of all the government colleges to submit the examination results of the subjects taught by the extension lecturers of their respective colleges for the academic session within a fortnight so that their work performances can be evaluated.