cartridges, magazine recovered from drain
Batala: At least 30 live cartridges and two magazines of a Self loading Rifle (SlR) have been recovered from a drain during its cleaning at Sunder Nagar here, police said. Municipal Council worker Sajan and two other sweepers were cleaning the drain in Sunder Nagar when the cartridges and magazines were found, police said. A case under Arms Act had been registered against unidentified persons. Police said that SlR was apparently of some police and paramilitary personnel. A wireless message has been sent to all police stations and headquarters of paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, ITBP and CISF.
haryana govt to provide Employment to oustees
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to provide employment to 123 land oustees, whose two acres or above land has been acquired for setting up Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant (DCRTPP) in Yamunanagar. Chief Engineer, DCRTPP, Power Generation Corporation limited AK Sood said that the list of 123 land oustees has been prepared by Deputy Commissioner Office, Yamunanagar and could be seen in the office of Executive Engineer, DCRTPP, HPGCl, Yamunanagar. He said names of land oustees appearing in the list have been requested to apply for employment one member each by June 19.
campaign launched for Speedy possession of plots
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has launched a special campaign to speed up the process of handing over the procession of plots to eligible beneficiaries under Mahatma Gandhi Gramin Basti Yojana. An official spokesman said that all eligible beneficiaries such as Scheduled Caste, Backward Classes-A and Below Poverty lines families to whom possession had not been delivered till date, might approach the concerned Block Development and Panchayat Officer. In this regard, the Deputy Commissioners have also been directed to give wide publicity, through local newspapers, he added. So far 3.83 lakh families have been allotted plots and the possession has been delivered to 3.63 lakh families. The process of delivery of possession to remaining families is underway.
Application open for Information Commissioners
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has invited applications for the post of three Information Commissioners in State Information Commission latest by July 4. An official spokesman said that the persons applying for the post of Information Commissioner should be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass-media or administration and governance. The term of Information Commissioner would be of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Focus on enforcement of labour laws: Bhagat
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has issued instructions to ensure compliance of all labour laws and has finalised a coordinated plan to check the exploitation of workers in various industrial outfits and in service industry. labour Minister Chunni lal Bhagat on Tuesday issued instructions to the field staff for compliance of all labour laws in its letter and spirit. Addressing the issues raised in a memorandum of Public Works Department’s Field and Works Union delegation, Bhagat said that it was imperative for the field officers to identify the erring employers and to take strict measures to check labour law violations. Emphasizing on implementation of Minimum Wages Act, Bhagat said that he has received many complaints regarding non-receipt of minimum wages by workers. He said that SAD-BJP Government was fully committed for the welfare of labour laws and it was the duty of labour department to ensure strict implementation of Minimum Wages Act.
Udaan hails govt on transfer policy
Shimla: City-based parents’ NGO of mentally-challenged children, Udaan, has hailed the decision of Government of India regarding non-transfer of parents of special children who require proper parental support and effective rehabilitation services. A resolution of thanks in this regard was adopted on Tuesday in a general house meeting held under the Chairmanship of its Advisor Sanjay Sood. In the resolution it was stated that such decision was long warranted and the government under Narendra Modi has taken the step in right direction. Udaan has requested Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh to include this decision in State transfer policy also. Although, the State Government was kind enough to accommodate such requests but there was a need to frame a proper rule and guidelines in this regard so that an effective rehabilitation environment of different-abled population could be created in the State. Udaan has also requested the State Government to come forward to extend proactive approach for the implementation of welfare schemes started for the rehabilitation of special population in the State.
Kaza to have 50-bed hospital: Virbhadra
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Tuesday announced upgradation of Community Health Centre (CHC) Kaza, to 50-bed hospital and said that it would be equipped with latest equipment and machinery. He said the hospital would be provided with adequate staff and specialist doctors. Apart from this, the residential accommodation for the doctors will also be ensured within the vicinity of the hospital campus so that they may be available round the clock for the people and willingly opt for serving the tribal and far-flung areas of the State, he said. Singh was addressing a public meeting at Kaza in tribal lahaul & Spiti district. He said that the Government was committed for strengthening the health infrastructure and providing quality health care to the people, especially in tribal areas so as to cater better health services to the people.