Col Cheema’s self-help book for youth released
Chandigarh: Sumita Misra, Chairperson of Chandigarh Literary Society along with author Lippi Parida, released the latest book “I Can, I Shall Win” by Col D S Cheema, here. A prolific writer, columnist and author of 15 books, management trainer, and a former Indian army officer, Col Cheema is a sought after speaker and trainer at various institutions of repute. Speaking on the occasion in conversation with the motivational speaker and author Vivek Atray, Col Cheema said that he believes that Indian youth is the best hope for our country’s better future, but the need of the hour amidst information overload is for them to take full responsibility of their lives. Dr Sumita Misra congratulated the author for not only advising but also showing the readers the ‘how’ part of it and said that the youth today needs handholding and procrastination amidst over dependence on technology is restraining them from realizing their full potential. Lippi Parida commended the author and shared how Col Cheema’s interaction with youth during a lit fest germinated the idea of expanding on the subject he is so good at, and said that the practical tips would be of immense use to every reader.
Haryana Speaker constitutes committee on APMC Act
Chandigarh: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Gian Chand Gupta has constituted a five-member committee to share its suggestions/recommendations to the House, during the course of present Budget Session, 2021, whether there is a need to repeal or make amendment in the sub-section 7 of Section 8A and Section 42 of the Haryana Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961. The five-member committee includes MLA, Kiran Choudhary, Abhe Singh Yadav, Ram Kumar Gautam, Bharat Bhushan Batra, and Sudhir Kumar Singla. A notification has been issued in this regard by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Secretariat. As per the notification, the Committee would share its suggestions/ recommendations regarding the disputes between the farmers and contract farming sponsors arising out of contract Farming Agreement which bar jurisdiction of Civil Court. The Committee will submit its report during the course of this current session so that department may take all the necessary action in due course of time.
Envoys, diplomats appraised with Mughal legacy
Panchkula: The envoys, diplomats and delegates from tourism fraternity participated in the Heritage Walk during the 10th International Heritage Tourism Conclave being organized by PHD Chamber in association of Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India at Yadvindra Garden, Pinjore. Chandrakant Kataria, Additional Managing Director, Haryana Tourism welcomed all the delegates and showcased the heritage component of Mughal legacy. He shared the commitment of the Government of Haryana in fostering private-public partnership for improving the tourism ecosystem. Milan Hovorka, Ambassador, Embassy of the Czech Republic; Thomas Selby Pillay, High Commissioner, High Commission of Seychelles; Marjan Cencen, Ambassador, Embassy of Slovenia; Pham Sanh Chau, Ambassador, Embassy of Vietnam; and Ferdy Piay, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of Indonesia were present at the programme and also shared their heritage tourism potential of their respective countries.
Punjab Assembly Speaker gets anti-COVID vaccine
Chandigarh: Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana K P Singh on Saturday took his first dose of an anti-coronavirus vaccine here. Singh (63) was administered the vaccine at the vaccination centre in Nehru Hospital Extension at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER). Looking cheerful after taking his first jab, Singh urged people to have faith in medical science and join the vaccination drive. “With COVID cases increasing again at a fast pace, we don’t need any other evidence to understand that coronavirus has not gone away. It’s very much here and the threat of getting infected is very much real. “So vaccination and COVID-appropriate behavior of wearing a mask, hand hygiene and social distancing can only help in containing the transmission,” Singh said. Sharing his experience of vaccination, he said, “I am feeling absolutely fine. The overall environment at the vaccination centre is peaceful and positive with staff manning the Centre attending to everyone, responding to their queries and doubts patiently and counselling well. This definitely calls for appreciation.”
Model Sanskriti Schools to be opened in Haryana
Chandigarh: Haryana Co-operation Minister Banwari Lal on Saturday said that the State Government has decided to open Model Sanskriti Schools in every block of the state to provide quality education. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating Government Model Sanskriti School in Garhi Bolni village of Bawal block of Rewari district, he said that every school in five education blocks of Rewari district has been given the status of Model Sanskriti School. The Co-operation Minister said that government colleges are being opened every 15 kilometers to promote education. He informed that Polytechnic Institutes, Colleges, ITIs, Agricultural Colleges and Model Sanskriti Schools have been opened in Rewari district so that the children can get education as per their academic interests.
18 Haryana girls selected for sub-junior hockey
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sandeep Singh on Saturday said that it is a matter of pride for Haryana that 18 girls have been selected from Shahabad alone in the first National Sub Junior Championship being held in Bhubaneswar under the aegis of Hockey India. They will leave for Bhubaneswar very soon. The Sports Minister arrived in Markandeshwar, Shahbad Hockey Stadium today to meet the 18 girls selected for the Sub Junior Academy National Hockey Championship. On this occasion, he also announced a grant of Rs. 2. 75 lakh for these players. On this occasion, Political Secretary to Haryana Chief Minister, Krishna Bedi, was also present on this occasion.