‘Jains will get minority certificates’
Chandigarh: Members belonging to Jain community will get certificate of minority community in Haryana as the State Government has already notified this community as minority.
A spokesman of Social Justice and Empowerment Department said that the Department has also issued directions on issuing certificate of minority community regarding the Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi communities as they have been notified as minority communities under Section 2 (C) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
Himachal CM, Guv felicitate people on Holi
Shimla: Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and Governor Urmila Singh, have greeted the people on the joyous occasion of Holi. CM in his felicitation message said that the festival of Holi was celebrated by people of all faith and religion and helps strengthening the social fabric. He urged the people to celebrate the festival in its true spirit and wished that it would help in promoting unity amongst all.
HREC fabricates bus bodies
Chandigarh: Haryana Roadways Engineering Corporation (HREC) would now fabricate bus bodies for other Haryana Government departments, agencies, educational institutions, State Transport Undertakings and other operators and private enterprises. A spokesman of the Corporation said that a decision to this effect has been taken by the Board of Directors of HREC. They have a track record of successfully fabricating more than 11,000 buses for Haryana Roadways.
PUNJABCM GREETS PEOPlE ON HOlI-eve
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal extended his warm greetings to the people of Punjab on the eve of Holi — The festival of colours on Tuesday. In a message, the Chief Minister said that this festival has a special significance in our centuries-old culture that propagated the unity of mankind, tolerance and compassion.
Haryana approves Rs6.65 cr for KCMC, Karnal
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has sanctioned 771 posts on regular basis for Kalpana Chawla Medical College (KCMC), Karnal and their number would be increased from time to time as per the norms of Medial Council of India (MCI). Ten posts of different specialists and 13 posts of ministerial staff have already been filled up by the college. An official spokesman said that the administrative and functional control of General Hospital, Karnal has been handed over to Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal and a sum of Rs6.65 crore has been approved for renovation of exiting general hospital, Karnal.
SUKHBIR wishes people on Holi
Chandigarh: Punjab deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday felicitated the people of Punjab on the eve of Holi. In his message, he said that Holi provides us an opportunity to break all barriers for sharing our joy, sentiments and good feelings and to spread happiness all around. He said such occasions strengthen bonds of love, affection and amity between various sections of the society and facilitate sharing of each other’s joy and happiness.
ChandigarhOpen BridgeChampionship
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Bridge Association announced that they will be organising the Chandigarh Open Bridge Championship, a national level tournament, at the Sports Complex, Sector 42, Chandigarh from March 29 to 31. Over 100 national and international level players from a number of States of India are expected to participate in the Championship. The gross prize money will be Rs2 lakh. HS Dhariwal, President, Chandigarh Bridge Association, said “This national level Championship is being held as part of our overall goal to popularise bridge in the region”.
Hooda sends holi greeting to people
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Governor Jagannath Pahadia greeted the people on the occasion of Holi. In a message issued on Tuesday, the Governor said such festivals promote communal harmony, further strengthen national integration and enrich the cultural fabric of our country.
Treasuries to remain open On March 30-31
Chandigarh: All treasuries, sub-treasuries and banks dealing with transactions of the Government will remain open in Haryana on March 30, 31. A spokesman of Haryana Treasuries and Accounts Department said that all Deputy Commissioners have been asked to ensure that these remain open in their respective jurisdiction on these days.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan calls on Sukhbir
Chandigarh: Doulat Kuanyshev Ambassador of Kazakhstan to India called on Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister Punjab on Tuesday. Badal explained to Kazakhstan ambassador that there was a greater potential of increasing business ties with the Kazakhstan especially through road route of Attari with the likely decision of full port status to Attari border. He said that Punjab, the granary of the country, if permitted by Union Government, can export Wheat, Rice and perishable vegetables to Kazakhstan, much cheaper than these goods being imported through sea route by that country. Badal said that Kazakhstan can contribute in energy security of the country if the Kazakhstan-India oil and gas pipeline gets materialise.
Vodafone launches store for women in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Vodafone India, telecommunications service providers, in a unique step of women empowerment, launched the ‘Vodafone Angel store’ in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Angel Stores are Vodafone retail outlets managed and run entirely by women employees. This initiative is in line with Vodafone’s endeavor of encouraging diversity and inclusion at workplace by constantly improving and reinventing itself and offering its employees with best in industry workplace conditions.
President’s son congratulates Himachal CM
Shimla: Member of Parliament and son of President of India Abhijit Mukherjee, met Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh here on Tuesday. Mukherjee was accompanied by his wife and other family members. It was a courtesy call. Mukherjee complimented Virbhadra Singh for becoming Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for sixth time. He hoped that state would make rapid development under his dynamic leadership.
SGSC to remain closed on Holi, Good Friday
Chandigarh: The Sampark and Gram Sampark Centres (SGSC)will remain closed on March 27, Wednesday on the occasion of Holi and March 29, Friday on account of Good Friday.