213175 tonnes paddy procured in Punjab
Chandigarh: The procurement of paddy is in full swing in Punjab with Government agencies and private millers procuring more than 213175 tonnes of paddy till Monday evening. The state government has set up more than 1806 procurement centres and activated its total machinery to ensure smooth, hassle free procurement of paddy in the state. A spokesman said that government agencies have procured 155777 tonnes of paddy till date whereas private traders procured 57398 tonnes of paddy. Till October 6, PUNGRAIN procured 51099 tonnes (32.8%) whereas MARKFED procured 34585 tonnes (22.2%) whereas PUNSUP had procured 32938 tonnes (21.1%) PSWC procured 10700 tonnes (6.9%) whereas PAFC was able to procure 15438 tonnes (9.9%) of paddy. The Central Government agency FCI had been able to procure 11017 tonnes (7.1%).
Haryana procures 5.56 lakh tones paddy
Chandigarh: More than 5.56 lakh tonnes of paddy has so far arrived in the mandis of Haryana and out of it 5.02 lakh tonnes has been purchased by the procuring agencies of the Government during the Kharif 2014-15. A spokesman said that over 54,000 tonnes of paddy has been purchased by Millers and Dealers. He said that a maximum of 1.72 lakh tonnes of paddy has arrived in the mandis of Kurukshetra followed by 1.59 lakh tonnes in Karnal and over 80,000 tonnes in Kaithal. Among the procuring agencies, the Food and Supplies Department has procured over 2.26 lakh tonnes of paddy whereas HAFED has procured 1.61 lakh tonnes, Agro Industries Corporation 81,258 tonnes and Haryana Warehousing Corporation 33,409 tonnes.
British Council unveils India Employability Survey ’14
Chandigarh: The British Council, UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has launched the India Employability Survey 2014. This report probes the quality of talent pools expected by Indian industry in the next 3-5 years and in that context, assesses current employability of workforces emerging from foreign, and specifically, UK universities. The British Council commissioned business research firm IMA India to conduct the survey. The research surveyed 200 foreign and Indian companies on ascertaining the attractiveness of Indian and foreign university graduates for employers on various parameters such as skill-set, availability and quality of talent pool and other parameters.
Recruitment process of 4,901 ETT teachers annulled
Chandigarh: A process initiated by Punjab Rural Development and Panchayat Department, Punjab to fill up the 4901 vacant posts of ETT teachers in the elementary schools falling under Zila Parishads has now been annulled. A spokesperson said that in a meeting of the state Cabinet held on September 2, a decision has been taken to merge the schools running under Zila Parishad with the Education department. He clarified that Directorate of Education, established especially for ETT and the posts sanctioned by it have also been annulled and in this regard a gazette notification has also been issued on September 19. The candidates are instructed to download the requisite performa from the website of the department and submit the same so that fee should be refunded to them at the earliest.
Punjab Guv’s greetings on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Chandigarh: On the auspicious occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil extended his greetings to the people and advocated the need for concerted efforts for the socio-economic empowerment of the disadvantaged sections of our society. Describing Maharishi Vamiki as a great spiritual Ambassador and the father of Indian poetry, Patil said that he authored the sacred epic Ramayana, which sets out the path of ideal and virtuous living, universal humanism and the oneness of mankind.
CM’s Greetings on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal and Punjab Revenue & Public Relations Minister. Bikram Singh Majithia greeted the people of Punjab on the auspicious occasion of Parkash Utsav of Maharishi Valmiki and exhorted them to follow his teachings and ideology to carve out an ideal society regardless of caste, colour and creed. The CM called upon the people to celebrate this sacred occasion collectively rising above the parochial consideration of casteism thereby paving a way for altruism in human life as preached by Valmiki. Sukhbir emphasized the need of making concerted efforts for propagating the teachings and philosophy of Valmiki with a view to carve out a healthy society based on equality and social justice.
Techie sentenced to three years imprisonment
Chandigarh: The court of Additional Sessions Judge, Rohtak has convicted Raj Kumar Oberoi, Executive Engineering Power Department, Rohtak and sentenced him three years rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs 5000 and Rs 10,000 as he was caught red handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,500 from the complainant Rak Juari of Hero Honda Agency, Safidon. A spokesman of the Haryana State Vigilance Bureau said that FIR was registered against the accused on December 17, 2010 at the police station of the Bureau in Rohtak under sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Haryana transfers IAS officer
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of an IAS officer with immediate effect. Sukriti likhi (awaiting order of posting) has been posted as Secretary, Finance Department against a vacant post. She has also been given additional charge of Managing Director, Haryana Electronics Development Corporation (HARTRON) and Secretary, Electronics and Information Technology Department and Director General, Electronics and Information Technology relieving CR Rana of the said charge.
One PPS officer transferred
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has transferred Ram Parkash, PPS as SP Headquarter, Mansa with immediate effect. An official spokesperson said that Ram Parkash has been transferred against the post of Kuldip Kumar, PPS whose posting orders would be issued later on.