Hooda greets people on Haryana Day’s eve
Chandigarh: Greeting the people on the eve of 48th Haryana Day, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has reiterated his resolve to continue the accelerated pace of development to fulfill their aspirations. He said that as a result of implementation of innovative schemes and new welfare initiatives, despite having only 1.3 per cent of the total area of the country, the State contributes 3.4 per cent of the total national Gross Domestic Product. It ranks at the top in terms of per capita income, per capita Plan Budget and mobilisation of resources.
Tributes paid to former PM Indira Gandhi
Shimla/Chandigarh: HP CM Virbhadra Singh, and the Punjab Congress leaders on Thursday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi on her 29th death anniversary. Virbhadra, paying tributes at Dharamshala’s Government Degree College, administered oath of unity, integrity and to fight against terrorism. Punjab Congress leader Fateh Jung Singh Bajwa, paying tributes at Congress Bhawan in Sector-15, said that Gandhi had sacrificed her life for the cause of national unity and integrity, and appealed to countrymen to unite against communal and separatist forces.
Hooda cautions people against divisive forces
Ambala: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has cautioned the people against the divisive forces which wanted to divide the country and the State on the basis of caste and religion. Hooda, addressing a gathering at ‘Mega Blood Donation Camp’ organised on the occasion of 29th Martyrdom Day of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, urged the people to remain united and contribute in the development process. Paying rich tributes to former Prime Minster, Hooda urged the people to follow the path shown by her and donate blood for the needy people as this would be a real tribute to her.
Dhindsa honours social activist Oberoi
Chandigarh: On the invitation of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Charanjit Singh Atwal, renowned social activist and Dubai-based businessman SP Singh Oberoi visited the Vidhan Sabha for the first time on Thursday. On behalf of the Speaker and Punjab Government, Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa honoured him for his splendid contribution of getting free various Indian youth languishing in Dubai and Sharjah prisons facing death penalty and imprisonment. In recognition to his selfless contribution helping the Indians, all legislative members of the Punjab assembly appreciated his gesture.
Culinary treat at Khandani Rajdhani this Diwali
Chandigarh: This Diwali, festive recipes from royal books have been unlocked and are being prepared for you at Khandani Rajdhani. It is offering a special feast for five days, beginning from November 1 to November 5, across all Khandani Rajdhani restaurants.
The Farsan in the special Diwali Thali includes an exotic mix of Mattar khasta roll, Surti plaza, Barsa dolla, Hariwali patra, Jodhpuri pakoda, Dakor na gota nu chat and lilva kachori among others. Sabzi’s include traditional dishes like Surati undhiyu, Jaisalmer panch kuta, Pithod ki sabzi, Jodhpuri Gatta, Sangri ke kofte, Rabodi hara pyaaz, Tilwale aloo, Makai mirch jajariya and much more.
PRIs given administrative, financial powers: Hooda
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, addressing representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) on Thursday, said that Haryana is the first State where PRI representatives have not only been given honorarium but they have also been empowered with administrative and financial powers. A large gathering of representatives assured the Chief Minister that they would make ensuing “Haryana Shakti Rally” a great success. Hooda added that Haryana is the first State where present State Government has given administrative and financial powers of 10 main departments to PRIs.
Dalits to stage dharna before vidhan Sabha today
Chandigarh: Dalit Mahan Panchayat, formed by combining all Scheduled Castes categories, will hold a demonstration dharna in front of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday to strengthen them economically. Panchayat is demanding from the Punjab Government Rs100 cr to be allotted to the SC Finance Corporation which could be used as loan for self-employment. Besides, it demanded that SC community should get a share of one third of the village shamlat land and for that village common land Act be amended to make it foolproof; houseless families should be given five marla plots.
Haryana increases DA
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the State Government has decided to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) admissible to its employees on revised pay scales from 80 to 90% with effect from July 1, 2013. Greeting the State employees on the eve of Haryana Day, he said that as a result of the enhanced DA, they would be benefited to the tune of Rs456.84 cr annually. DA would be paid in cash to all Government employees for November paid in December 2013. The payment of arrears of enhanced DA from July 1 to October, 2013 would be made in December 2013.
Mittal posted as IG (Training)
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has posted IPS officer RP Mittal as Inspector General (Training) in place of Kartar Singh. The posting has been done on administrative ground as Kartar Singh has retired on Thursday, October 31, stated an official of the State Government.
Four day photo exhibition
Chandigarh: Students of Vivek High School, Chandigarh, as a part of Founder’s Week celebrations, are putting together a stimulating group exhibition of photographs — View from the Third Eye. The exhibition, on display at Punjab Kala Bhavan from October 29 to November 1, features myriad compositions clicked and edited using a variety of techniques. The exhibitions showcase more than 90 pictures from varied genres of photography prominent of the variety of training and learning provided to the students through – out the year.
Haryana health dept cautions people ahead of Diwali
Chandigarh: Haryana Health Department has, on the occasion of festival of lights, urged the people to be careful while bursting crackers as even a little carelessness can lead to a major accident. State Health Services director general Dr NK Arora has urged the people not to give crackers to small children. Sharp objects like edged toys, knives and needles should be kept away from children. He said that chemicals should also be kept away from children and they should not be allowed to play with the pellet guns. He said that all Civil Surgeons have already been directed to keep emergency services available round-the-clock in health institutions.
Chandigarh: PGIMER acting director Prof Vinay Sakhuja honored Department of Biophysics professor and head Dr CM Pathak along with 12 officials on their superannuation on Thursday by presenting mementoes to them. DDA Chetan PS Rao and Financial Adviser Sushil Thakur handed over beneficiary cheques comprising GPF, gratuity and group insurance. The respective Heads of Departments wished them well in life with bouquets.PGIMER’s Biophysics head, 12 others honoured
Allahabad bank holds Mega Credit camp
Chandigarh: A mega credit camp was organized by Allahabad bank at Shahpur branch on Thursday. loans amounting Rs 11 crores were disbursed during the camp. Chandigarh Zone DGM AK Aggarwal graced the occasion with his benign presence, who also distributed the sanction letters among the borrowers. He also addressed the clients about new avenues of the bank in Haryana. Bank is going to open five more branches in Haryana. The bank already has 76 branches with business of Rs 6,611.52 crores.