Punjab employees get extension
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has extended one more year that is November 1, 2013, in the service of Punjab Government employees. Besides, the Government has also extended one year in maximum age for eligibility to Government service as per notification with effect from November 1, 2013, said a Government spokesman. He added that Gvernment has extended one year service in respect of Class-I, Class-II, Class-III and Class IV employees, and extension would be effective in case of those employees who would be eligible for service one more year as on October 31, 2013.
Institutional deliveries in Haryana
Chandigarh: With a view to put a check on the infant and maternal mortality rate in Haryana, institutional delivery is being promoted by giving financial assistance to the women undergoing institutional deliveries. A spokesman said, people have become aware and have started bringing women in government hospitals and delivery huts for their delivery. Every month at an average 350 case of delivery are being registered in general hospital Jind and 170 in Narwana. An amount of over Rs 4 crore has been given under this centrally sponsored scheme for institutional deliveries. The Government is providing Rs 600 and Rs 500 respectively for institutional delivery and deliveries carried out at homes.
HUDA invites outsees’ claims
Chandigarh: Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has invited outsees claims for allotment of residential or commercial sites in the Urban Estates developed by HUDA from all land owners whose land has been acquired under Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R and R) Policy 2007 and 2010 for the developmental projects. A spokesman said, State Government has implemented R&R Policy for the benefit of land owners whose land has been acquired for developmental projects. All such land owners could apply to the concerned Estate Office, HUDA for allotment of Residential Plot or Commercial Site as per the relevant R and R policy within 30 days. R&R policy dated December 7, 2007 and November 9, 2010 is available on the website -www.huda.gov.in. The application forms could be obtained from the concerned Estate Officer or could be downloaded from the HUDA website.
‘Avail benefits of Food Security Ordinance’
Chandigarh: Haryana Public Health Engineering and Excise and Taxation Minister Kiran Choudhry said those eligible under the Food Security Ordinance should apply soon to get foodgrains at cheaper rates as it is a gift given by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the poor people. After laying the foundation stone of Raw Water Pumping Station costing Rs 2.26 crore at village Bhakhra in Tosham, she said, keeping in view the needs of eople; the Centre and State Government is implementing various schemes from time to time. She also announced an amount of Rs 3 lakh for the construction of streets and to set up new water works.
Kingfisher UlTRA enters Punjab
Chandigarh: Kingfisher Ultra, the brand from the house of United Breweries limited has announced its entry into Punjab. Ultra will be available in pack sizes of 650 ml bottle, 330 ml pint and 500 ml cans (across the State). These are unique pack with an embossed flint bottle, ring pull crown, gold metalized neck and front label. To strengthen its position further, UlTRA has partnered with key fashion weeks across the country to enthrall the glitterati with the Kingfisher UlTRA lounges and Kingfisher UlTRA after parties.
School kids introduced to the world of dolls
Chandigarh: Over 20 tiny toddlers of SMD little Champ School, Sector 2 in Panchkula had a moment of their lifetime when they visit to International Doll Museum, Sector 23 in Chandigarh. The kids under their school program - ‘Baby Day Out’ under the guidance of school Principal Nivedita Vig were introduced to the world of dolls. The International Doll Museum houses over 500 dolls from India and world depicting their culture generate much of the fascination amongst kids. The kids were briefed about the history of dolls. The dolls in vivid Indian and global customs have brought much learning for the kids.
Marathon held to strengthen project
Mohali: KC Mahindra Education Trust, a wing of Mahindra & Mahindra in association of Naandi Foundation organized a Mahindra Marathon 13 to promote project Nanhi Kali which is a solidarity towards girl child by the means of public awareness. The marathon witnessed enthusiastic participation of over 300 employees with their family members which started from Mahindra Swaraj Plant 1, Phase IV, Mohali covering PTl Chowk and Diplast Chowk and finally ends at Mahindra Swaraj premises. At the outset, a special Nanhi kali donation cum subscription counter was also placed which received encouraging response as many runners came forward to sponsor a nanhi kali. A total of Rs 30,000 was collected from the participants.
Bajwa condoles death of freedom fighter
Chandigarh: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday expressed condolence over the demise of veteran freedom fighter and member of Indian National Army (INA) Captain Ranjit Singh (87) who was also member of Congress party. He died Saturday evening in a private hospital in ludhiana. Bajwa said that Capt Ranjit Singh was fighting for the cause of ex-servicemen. He conveyed his heartfelt feelings to the family of Capt Ranjit Singh and prayed to almighty to give his soul peace.