63 lakh MT wheat procured
Chandigarh: More than 63.04 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of wheat has so far arrived in various mandis during the current procurement season in Haryana. A spokesman said that the Government agencies have procured 63.02 lakh MT of wheat whereas, 2229 MT of wheat have been purchased by traders. HAFED has purchased highest 24.29 lakh MT of wheat followed by 17.52 lakh MT by Food and Supplies department. Similarly, Agro Industries Corporation has purchased 5.59 lakh MT, Haryana Warehousing Corporation 6.19 lakh MT, CONFED 1.56 lakh MT and Food Corporation of India procured 7.84 lakh MT of wheat. Sirsa is leading in the wheat arrival where 8.14 lakh MT of wheat has arrived in the mandis.
HVPNl issues notifications for compensation
Chandigarh: Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam limited (HVPNl) has issued notification regarding payment of compensation in the case of fatal accident of regular employees while on duty. A spokesman of the Nigam said in the case of loss of life, permanent total disablement or loss of both major limbs `5 lakh each would be given as compensation. The compensation amounting to `2.50 lakh would be given in case of lose of either limb. A committee constituted under the chairmanship of Director Project would decide the amount of compensation whereas concerned zonal chief engineer would be the member and SE/Admn-1 and concerned XEN would be member secretaries in case of Head office and in case of field office respectively. The member secretaries would prepare the case of compensation and submit it to the committee along with complete set of documents.
AAP city unit condemns UT Administration
Chandigarh: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chandigarh unit has strongly disapproved the UT administration’s actions of demolishing four colonies on Saturday and rendering thousands of people, including young children, homeless and without any support. It said that despite strong opposition from various groups including AAP, a complete lack of sensitivity was shown in their actions by the UT administration’s top officials. The party will also like to state that while the media has said a lot about the commercial value of the land in which thousands lived, putting its value to about `3,000 crore, it must be said that the total cost of providing flats to every single family living whose houses were demolished today (about 4,000 families), would have been only a small fraction of the said commercial value of the land, given that the total cost of the current Slum Rehabilitation Scheme where about 25,000 flats are supposed to built have a budget of `1,100 crore, said the party.
Kiran Bedi to launch scheme for girls
Mohali: Dr Kiran Bedi, first woman IPS officer of India, will launch Aryans scholarship scheme for girl students at Aryans Group of Colleges on May 15. The scheme aims at strengthening the girl students who cannot pursue their higher education because of lack of financial resources. The registrations have already started on special toll free helpline no. 1800-30000-388 and website www.aryans.edu.in for this special scholarship scheme. Till date more than 1,500 students have got themselves registered. The registrations will close on May 13. Dr Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group said that Bedi would address around 5,000 students at Aryans campus at 12 noon and will give scholarship letters to already selected students.
Free eye checkup for mothers
Chandigarh: Celebrating Mother’s Day, Chandigarh Social Welfare Board on Sunday organised a free eye testing camp in collaboration with Grewal Eye Institute for mothers at Ramdarbar Colony. The camp provided an opportunity to the mothers, to get their eyes treated, near their homes. Grewal Eye Institute has offered to operate the patients requiring cataract surgery and fitting of intra ocular lens free of charge. Kamlesh, chairperson, Chandigarh Social Welfare Board invited the women to get their eye checkup done. She also outlined the services offered by the family counselling centres, crèches for working mothers, condensed courses of education for dropout women and the awareness generation projects.
Mahindra launches FOFO model
Chandigarh: As India’s leading multi-brand car workshop company, Mahindra First Choice Services (MFCS) is strengthening its presence in India through the Franchise Owned and Franchise Operated (FOFO) model. MFCS is also actively exploring newer regions like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Punjab and Karnataka which will help them meet their target of 100 plus workshops by the end of this fiscal. For a car service provider, a strong spares supply chain and technical training are the two most essential elements. MFCS workshops offers quality services through skilled technicians, quality spare parts, state-of-the art equipment, robust processes, free pickup and drop facility and an opportunity to book services online, all geared to give the car owner a servicing experience like never before.
nominations for Exporters awards invited
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has invited applications from the outstanding manufacturer exporters of the State for Export Award for the year 2013-14 by June 16. A spokesman said under the Export Award Scheme, 18 outstanding Exporter Awards of `1 lakh each under various categories mainly Engineering Auto and Auto components, Agro based, Food and Horticulture, Glass Rubber and Ceramics, Scientific Instruments and Home Appliances, Textile, Hosiery, Readymade Garments, lather and Footwear, Handloom and Handicrafts, Electronics, IT and ITES, Pharmaceutical, Drugs and Biotech and Miscellaneous would be given. One outstanding Women Entrepreneur Exporter Award of `1 lakh and 19 consolation prizes from micro and small scale and large and medium industries would be given.
Applications invited for diploma in handloom tech
Chandigarh: Haryana Industries and Commerce Department has invited applications for selection of seven candidates from Haryana for admission to 3-year diploma course in handloom technology at Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Jodhpur in Rajasthan for the academic session commencing from July 16, 2014. A spokesman said the applicant must be a domicile of Haryana and should have passed 10th standard or equivalent examination with English. CBSE has already introduced the system of grading in Class 10 exam, he added.