Haryana notifies April 30 as paid holiday
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has notified that April 30, 2014, the day of poll in Punjab for the general election to lok Sabha, 2014, will be observed as paid holiday or special casual leave (paid) under Representation of the people in favour of those employees of the Government or semi-Government officers, educational institutions of Haryana Government, Board and Corporation, who are registered voters for the General Elections, for casting their vote in the said election. It is notified that the employees of various factories, shops and private establishments located in Haryana, who are registered voters for the election will also be allowed to take leave (paid) under the Representation of the People Act for the same purpose.
May 7 to be a gazetted holiday
Shimla: A spokesman of Himachal Government said that May 7 has been declared as a gazetted holiday in the State on account of general election of 16th lok Sabha to enable the employees working in all the Government offices/boards/corporations/educational institutions and industrial establishments situated in Himachal Pradesh to exercise their right to franchise. He said that this would be paid holiday to daily wage employees and also within the meaning of Section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.
Over 36.11 lakh MT wheat procured
Chandigarh: In Haryana, more than 36.11 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of wheat has so far arrived in various mandis during the current procurement season. A spokesman said that the Government agencies have procured 36,10,921 MT of wheat whereas, 231 MT of wheat have been purchased by traders. HAFED has purchased highest 12.43 lakh MT of wheat followed by 10.80 lakh MT purchased by Food and Supplies Department. Similarly, Agro Industries Corporation purchased 3.08 lakh MT, Haryana Warehousing Corporation 3.81 lakh MT, CONFED 83,008 MT and Food Corporation of India procured 5.14 lakh MT of wheat. The district Karnal is leading in the wheat arrival with 4.93 lakh MT wheat, followed by Kaithal with 4.93 lakh MT.
Haryana issues list of leave authority officers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued the list of the State and district level officers who would act as competent authority for sanctioning earned, casual and other leave of officers and officials working in municipalities in the State. A spokesman said that Deputy Commissioner concerned would be competent authority for sanctioning causal or restricted leave of executive engineer, executive officer, secretary, municipal engineer, assistant town planner, accounts officer and section officer. Similarly, executive officer or secretary would be competent authority to approve casual or restricted leave of junior engineer, office superintendent, tax superintendent, accountant, chief sanitary inspector and chief draftsman.
Education Dept seeks opinion on seniority list
Chandigarh: Haryana Secondary Education department has invited comments or objections on the tentative seniority list of Assistants and Deputy Superintendents working in its field offices. A spokesman that a letter has been issued to all district education officer, district elementary education officer, director SCERT, Gurgaon, all Principal of district institutes of education and training, all block education officer and block elementary education officer in this regard. He said that if any official have any objection, he or she could intimate the same along with proof to Directorate at Panchkula within 15 days.
Enrolment of Air Wing cadets of NCC begins
Chandigarh: Air wing NCC Chandigarh has launched an enrolment drive in the schools of Chandigarh. Wing Commander JS Jeji, Commanding Officer 1 Chandigarh Air Squadron, NCC carried out enrolment presentation at DAV School Sector-8 here as part of NCC enrolment campaign. In his presentation he apprised aspiring students the benefits of NCC, activities conducted by NCC, various scholarships offered, how NCC helps joining Armed Forces, Para Military Forces, state government and enlightened the students of various branches of Indian Air force. He said that the aim of presentation is to educate students about the benefits of joining Armed forces and insight about the lifestyle in services.
KU launches new website
Kurukshetra: Kurukshetra University Vice-Chancellor lt Gen Dr DDS Sandhu launched a new website for students seeking admission and information about KU Distance Education Programmes. “We have made the process of getting information, seeking admission, remitting fee and getting study material of the Distance Education programmes of KU through online mode very friendly and easy for current and prospective students,” said Sandhu. The new website can be reached by clicking www.ddekuk.ac.in. KU offers 38 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through distance mode.
Haryana issues transfer orders
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of an HCS officer with immediate effect. HC Bhatia, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Additional Secretary, Finance Department against a vacant post.
Mahindra, HZPC enter into joint venture
Chandigarh: The Agri division of Mahindra & Mahindra ltd on Wednesday signed a joint venture agreement with HZPC, Holland, one of the leading companies in potato breeding, seed potato growing and seed potato trading to offer the best quality seed potatoes to farmers within and outside India. Ashok Sharma, Chief Executive, Agri & Allied Businesses, Mahindra & Mahindra ltd. said. “To further grow this business, we will require special technology and will also need to put in some investments in the supply chain. Not only will this help in our quest for delivering farmer prosperity through agronomy and better technology but will also open up global markets, thus providing our farmers with better returns.” Gerard Backx, CEO, HZPC said, “We feel confident that this JV will help us provide high quality seeds and new varieties to the seed potato growers in India and also open up export avenues for them.”
Prabhjot is DHI’s Brand Ambassador
Chandigarh: Direct Hair Implantation (DHI), world’s leading hair restoration company on Wednesday announced Prabhjot Singh — Indian Hockey Player and Arjuna Award Winner as its Brand Ambassador. Dr. Viral Desai, Medical Director and one of the promoters of DHI India were present at the event to discuss about DHI and its contribution in the field of Hair Restoration. Prabhjot Singh, ace Hockey Player said, “DHI has brought European standards of hair transplant in India and I feel proud to be associated with the brand. It was not difficult for me to choose DHI for my transplant as that is the most trusted Brand among my circle of sportsmen and celebrities. As promised, there was absolutely no pain and I was most comfortable during the entire session”. Kamyani Kanwar, Promoter, DHI-India said it has successfully grown to 18 clinics across India in less than 3 years, making it the leading hair restoration service provider in India.