Conservation plan for black deer
Chandigarh: A conservation plan would be formulated for protection and care of black deer and other animals at Badopal in district Fatehabad. An official spokesman said that Nuclear Power Corporation of India limited (NPCIl) has acquired about 187 acres of land at village Badopal for construction of residential colonies. A large number of wild animals live in this area including many black deer. Recently, fence was erected around the acquired land by NPCIl which resulted in attacks on wild animals by dogs and some black deer were killed. With a view to save wild animals, NPCIl immediately removed that fence. Forest and Wildlife Department has written to Central Forest and Wild life Department for conservation of animals. While acting to it, a team of Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun visited the area.
Rs 15 cr provided to veterinary hospitals: min
Chandigarh: To provide better health care and breeding facilities to the indigenous and exotic animals being reared by the farmers of the State, Punjab Government has decided to construct the buildings at tehsil and block level veterinary hospitals. The project, approved by NABARD at a total cost of 3663.47 lac and an outlay of Rs 15.00 crore has been provided in the Annual plan 2013-14, for up gradation of these institutions. Punjab Animal Husbandry Minister, Gulzar Singh Ranike said that the department has a network of 1367 veterinary hospitals out of which 585 have been transferred to Zila Parishads. Presently the buildings of many of these hospitals are in a dilapidated condition.
Mathematics Quiz 2013 in Haryana schools
Chandigarh: To develop the interest of students and to enhance their mental abilities in the subject of Mathematics, school level Mathematics Quiz-2013 would be organised for Classes IXth and Xth in all schools of Haryana on August 3. A spokesman of State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Haryana said that Math’s Quiz would give opportunities to enhance the understanding of the students in the concepts and principles of mathematics. He said that the Quiz would ensure the participation of the entire class as each student would be given the chance to ask questions or answer them. The class would be divided into four groups. Each group would have the same number of fast learners and slow learners. The holding of Maths quiz would also develop a competitive spirit among students. To make it more interesting, Math’s Tombola and Math’s Cross word puzzles would be created.
CM’s nod to NEW grains market at Bhucho
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday gave nod for the construction of new grain market at Bhucho in Bathinda district over an area of nearly 35 acre. a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that Badal has cleared the file to this effect. The Chief Minister also gave approval for the issuance of notification by the Directorate of Colonisation under Section 4 of the land Acquisition Act for paving a way for the establishment of the new grain market at Bhucho.
WWICS congratulates outstanding students
Mohali: To encourage outstanding wards of the employees of World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services (WWICS), Chairman & Chief Managing Director lt. Col. (retd.) B S Sandhu felicitated them on Thursday. About 20 students from Classes VII- XII who scored above 80 percent in respective exams marks were honoured with a trophy and cash prize. The chief guest of occasion was former governor Punjab lt. Gen. B K N Chhibber (retd) and the guest of honour was Chief Secretary (Retd), Punjab A S Chatha. lt. Col. Sandhu said, “This initiative is an extension to the Ranjit Kaur Sandhu Scholarship which is to tune of Rs 2 crore and is given annually to bright students of Continental Group of Institutes (CGI) - a WWICS Group venture.
send cases 6 months prior to retirement: pag
Chandigarh: The office of Principal Account General (A and E), Haryana has advised the retiring employees to get their cases sent six months prior to their retirement for timely finalisation. An official spokesman said that the office of Principal Account General had endeavored to issue authorizations of retirement benefits within a period of 30 days on receipt of the cases in its initiative to provide speedy and quality delivery of service to the stakeholders.
GUV participates in digital Video Conference
Shimla: Himachal Governor Urmila Singh on Thursday participated in the first Digital Video Conference held between Rashtrapati Bhawan and Raj Bhawan here. In a first of its kind initiative, the President of India Pranab Mukherjee addressed all the Governors and lt. Governors of States and Union Territories on completion of one year in his office at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Singh lauded the initiative of connecting the Raj Bhawan and Rashtrapati Bhawan through video conference facility as it would enable the Governors to take up issues with the President which need immediate attention and receive his guidance accordingly.
Chairman, vice chairman of panchayat Samitis
Chandigarh: Elected members of Panchayat Samitis in Punjab would elect their Chairman and Vice Chairman from July 27. Surjit Singh Rakhra, Rural Development and Panchayat Minister, said that department has instructed all Deputy Commissioners to complete this process from July 27 to August 5, 2013. He said that Chairman & Vice Chairman for 146 Panchayat Samitis would be elected during this process. Rakhra said that this election would be completed by Deputy Commissioners or the officer who should not be below the rank of the Assistant Commissioner.
RlIC initiates pan-india drive against fraudsters
Chandigarh: Reliance life Insurance Company (RlIC) has embarked upon a pan-India drive to fight against spurious calling by fraudsters and miscreants. “Spurious calling is an industry problem and the industry is taking steps to curb this menace. Reliance life Insurance is one of the few insurers to have filed complaints with the police of respective areas after acquiring information regarding calling numbers and names of callers,” said Anup Rau, CEO, Reliance life Insurance.