59.31 percent candidates pass senior sec exam
Chandigarh: Only 59.31 percent candidates have been successful in the Senior Secondary Examination March-2013 conducted by the Board of School Education, Haryana and girls have outshined boys by scoring 16.31 percent more than boys. The pass percentage of girls was 68.33 and that of boys 52.02. 2,52,158 candidates appeared in the exam and 1,49,570 were declared pass. 1,39,425 boys appeared in this examination and 72,529 boys were declared pass whereas 1,12,733 girls appeared in the exam and 77,041 were declared pass. In government schools, 1,54,479 candidates appeared in exam and 94,718 were declared successful giving a pass percentage of 61.31. In private schools, 96,007 candidates appeared and 54,017 of them got through thus giving a pass percentage of 56.26. In reappear exam, only 45.66 per cent candidates were declared as successful in the Senior Secondary reappear examination March-2013.
Haryana to collaborate with Argentina, Brazil
Chandigarh: Haryana Government is negotiating with the Governments of Argentina and Brazil to construct godowns in rural areas of the State under a Silo Project for storage of foodgrains and an agreement in this regard is likely to be signed shortly, said Haryana Minister of State for Agriculture Sukhbir Kataria. He said, after signing of the agreement, special concessions would be given to the farmers for setting up of such godowns which would also provide employment to the youth. During the current season, about 60 lakh metric tonnes of wheat has reached the mandis of the state and adequate arrangements have been made for its storage, he added.
Kataria calls for strict laws against sports fixing
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for Sports Sukhbir Kataria said that although IPl cricket fixing case is not related to Haryana, but still he urged the players that they should play only with true sportsmanship. He said that strict laws should be made against fixing in sports. After inaugurating state level first tug of war competition at Sirsa, he said that the State Government will take strict legal action against the players found guilty of doping. He added, with a view to promote sports and to provide all facilities regarding technical training to the players, 789 coaches for different sports would be recruited.
Hooda appeals to elect credible candidates
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has appealed to the people to elect only such candidates from their areas who take up their cause at the appropriate platform. Addressing Guhla Vikas rally in Kaithal, he said that those elected representatives are not acceptable to him who never raise their voice for the welfare of the people in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha and who are not pro people. He said that Congress is the only party for all sections of the society be it farmers, poor, traders, employees or the labourers. On the occasion, he also inaugurated six development projects costing over Rs 60 crore.
Hyundai Motor starts ‘First Ball Tour’
Chandigarh: Hyundai Motor India limited (HMIl) on Sunday showcased the ‘First Ball’ for ICC Champions Trophy 2013. Hyundai holds the exclusive rights to showcase the set of cricket balls of first match between India and South Africa which is scheduled on June 6 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, England. The ‘First Ball’ showcase was conceptualised to bring together the cricket passionate fans and provide them with an opportunity to celebrate the moments of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in England.