CPI (M) demands Bansal’s resignation
Chandigarh: The District Committee of CPI (M) Mohali-Chandigarh has demanded thorough CBI inquiry into the bribery case involving nephew of Union Railway Minister Pawan Bansal. Comrade Nazar Singh said that District Committee has demanded that the inquiry should go into the details of wealth amassed by the relatives of Union Railway Minister. He said District Committee demands immediate resignation of the Minister on moral grounds so that an impartial inquiry is ensured.
Joshi lays foundation stone of Hodal project
Chandigarh: Rs 800 crore project of six laning of about 180 kms Badarpur-Agra section falling on nation highway-2 would be completed within a period of two years. About 74 km of this section falls in Haryana and as many as nine flyovers would be constructed on it, said Union Road, Transport and Highway Minister CP Joshi who laid the foundation stone of the project at Hodal of Palwal district on Sunday in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
Programme under Student legal literacy Mission
Chandigarh: A State level programme under Student legal literacy Mission would be organized at Gurgaon on May 19, said Justice SK Mittal, Judge Punjab and Haryana High Court, who is also executive chairman of Haryana State legal Services Authority (HAlSA). Justice P Sathasivam, Judge Supreme Court of India would be the chief guest of the programme and Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda would also grace the occasion.
Finance Dept issues instructions
Chandigarh: Haryana Finance Department has issued instructions regarding calculation of pensionary benefits of employees posted on deputation, Foreign Service or ex-cadre posts. A spokesman said that in case the employees posted on deputation, Foreign Service or ex-cadre posts retires from service without joining back in the parent cadre, he will not be eligible to draw pension on the basis of emoluments drawn on such service, but will be eligible for pension on the basis of pay which he would have drawn under the Government had he not been sent on foreign services, deputation or ex-cadre posts. Any violation of these instructions would be viewed seriously and disciplinary action would be initiated against defaulter official or officer.
Shiksha Setu card to be issued
Chandigarh: Each and every student studying in the Government schools of Haryana would be issued a Shiksha Setu card for the purpose of imparting qualitative education in the Government schools of the state. Also, teachers would be provided with diaries to ensure that they reach their respective classes with full preparation, said Haryana Education Minister, Geeta Bhukkal while redressing the grievances of the people at Jhajjar. Shiksha Setu cards would be report cards of the students which would create awareness among the teachers and guardians.
HUDA offers freehold residential plots
Chandigarh: Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has offered 888 freehold residential plots in Sector 14 part II and 1990 residential plots in Sector 33 Part I, Hisar for which the booking would commence from May 9 and would close on July 8. A spokesman said that these residential plots are situated in well planned urban estate with provision of quality infrastructure and public utility services. Allotment of plots would be made through draw of lots. There will be facility to make payment in easy installments. Only 10 per cent of the cost would be payable with application, 15 per cent within one month of allotment and balance in six equated yearly installments. Application form could be downloaded from the website www.huda.gov.in.
2nd Bihar Forum in chandigarh on may 8
Chandigarh: The second Bihar Innovation Forum, organized by JEEVIKA in collaboration with the State Innovation Council, Bihar, would arrive in Chandigarh on May 8 to guide social innovators in and around the city on how to successfully apply for this forum. Senior representatives from JEEVIKA will present an overview of the Forum at The Park Plaza Hotel, Sector 17 here from 11 am to 1:30 pm, and walk the potential applicants through the application processes, eligibility criteria and its value proposition.
new chairman of Property consultants body
Chandigarh: A meeting of the executive committee of Property Consultant Association (Regd.), Chandigarh was held in Hotel Pearl, Industrial Area here. During the meeting held under the presidentship of Shubash Sharma, Rajesh Walia of Delhi Punjab Real Estate, was unanimously elected as the chairman of the association for the second consecutive term. Walia has vast experience in this field.
Central Bank gives Rs 100 cr farm loans
Chandigarh: To accelerate the efforts of persons engaged in agri and allied sectors, Central Bank of India organized a special credit camp in Rajpura and about Rs 100 crore of loans were distributed to 700 small farmers, artisan of nearby villages in a single day in this camp. KK Taneja, field general manager of Bank informed the participants that Bank has launched a Cent Tatkal scheme for farmers having account with the bank. Under this, the bank provides loan of Rs 50,000 immediately to fulfill their urgent needs.
Partap stresses on need for consumer campaigns
Chandigarh: Punjab Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Adaish Partap Singh Kairon on Sunday underlined the need to launch a concerted campaign to educate consumers regarding their rights and duties. “There is a greater need for generating consumer awareness especially during the time of competition in market to save the interest of common man,” said Kairon while addressing the meeting of Punjab State Consumer Protection Council. He said that the right of the consumers be protected against the marketing of goods which are hazardous to life and property.