Haryana achieves 97 per cent target
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has achieved 97 per cent of the target of providing free water connections to households of members belonging to Scheduled Castes under Indira Gandhi Drinking Water Scheme, said a spokesman of Haryana Public Health and Engineering Department. He said that out of the targeted over 10.35 lakh such households, the water connections have already been given to 10.05 lakh households and a sum of Rs 465 crore has been spent on the implementation of the scheme up to March, 2013. The scheme was launched on November 19, 2006. Rs 1403.47 crore scheme has been implemented under special economic package to augment supply of drinking water and improve sewerage system in 14 towns of Haryana.
Horticulture dept earmarks Rs 90 crore
Chandigarh: Haryana Horticulture department has earmarked Rs 90 crore for micro irrigation under National Horticultural Mission in the State. A spokesman said, during this five year plan i.e. 2012-13 to 2016-17, the department has planned to cover 90,000 hectares of additional area under micro irrigation for horticultural crops. With a view to conserve water and enhance production and productivity through precise irrigation technologies, micro irrigation systems like drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation systems are being promoted in the state on a large-scale. By using this system, 40 to 50 per cent saving in water has been observed with increase in productivity from 10 to 50 per cent in various crops.
Bajwa condoles death of SatyaPal Dang
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of veteran Communist leader Satpal Dang. Bajwa termed veteran leader as one of those leaders of the last generation who fought against communal terrorism along with secular parties in the last two decades of the twentieth century. Punjab has lost in his death a staunch supporter of secular forces and a committed soldier against the communal forces, he added.
‘Govt focus to provide quality education’
Chandigarh: Haryana Education and Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Geeta Bhukkal said the State Government is making concerted efforts to provide quality education to the youth. A number of schemes have been implemented for welfare of all sections of the society and the State is witnessing unprecedented development. Referring to a conference recently held in New Delhi, Bhukkal said that she has suggested to start ‘Sakshar Gram Puraskar’ to encourage girls towards education and to set up a separate Directorate of Adult Education to ensure effective execution of Adult Education Programme. She added that ‘Sakshar Gram Puraskar’ should be started to encourage girls.
Bad weather: College Counselling postponed
Shimla: The counselling of students of Scheduled Tribes and its sub-categories scheduled for June 17 has been postponed keeping in view the inclement weather and snowfall in the tribal area. HP Director, Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training informed that the counselling has been postponed with an apprehension that students of tribal areas would not be able to participate in the counselling due to bad weather conditions. The counselling would now be held on June 29 at Government Polytechnic, Sundernagar.
Migrant labourer crushed to death
Moga: A migrant labourer from Bihar, working in a local plywood company, was crushed to death on Sunday when a speeding car hit him while he was crossing the road. A case has been registered against an unidentified car driver for rash driving and escaping after hitting Bindeshwar on Saturday night. Bindeshwar friend, accompanying him, was returning home after duty, lodged a complaint with the police. After post-mortem the body was handed over to his relatives.
Tanishq announces winners of Swiss Escape
Chandigarh: Tanishq announced the regional winners of the Swiss Escape Campaign here on Sunday. The winners from the Tanishq stores in Sector-17, Manimajra and Mohali were announced via a lucky draw held at Sector-17. The winners got prizes ranging from gift vouchers of Taj Hotels to trips from Mahindra Holidays. The contest announced on June 1, will go on till the end of this month. The customers can enter the competition by purchase of diamond jewellery worth Rs 35000 and above.
‘Doraemon Animal Adventure’ a hit
Chandigarh: Doraemon Animal Adventure’ campaign, which is going on at DlF City Centre Mall in IT Park till June 30, has received an overwhelming response. Doraemon has been brought all the way from his original abode - Japan.
Caroline Dangwal, Mall Manager, DlF City Centre, said “The campaign is started to provide healthy entertainment to children. Kids are thronging the mall to be with their favorite cartoon character. To make a visit to the mall really rewarding one can shop for Rs 2000- or above, and enter the special island to participate in fun filled activities.
‘Barista lavazza Café Scrabble launched
Chandigarh: Keeping the tradition of bringing engaging and innovative platforms for their patrons alive, Barista lavazza has launched ‘Barista lavazza Café Scrabble 2013’ nationally from June 8 till June 23. The championship will be spread across eight cities — Delhi, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune and Mumbai; and will be open to all patrons, irrespective of any age group. To participate, register at any Barista lavazza Cafe between June 8-20. Barista will then conduct city-based speed scrabble rounds in one café per city which will be held between the shortlisted 16 participants of that city on June 22 and 23. In Chandigarh, the round would be conducted on June 22 at Sector 17 Barista lavazza.
CMA holds annual general meet, polls
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) conducted the annual general meet for the CMA tenure 2012-13 and elections for the CMA tenure 2013-14 in which AK Gandhi was elected as president. The other office bearers who were elected unanimously include Madhulika Kak (vice president), JS Nayyar (general secretary), PS Chabra (joint secretary) and Ashok Verma (treasurer).