Patil, Badal, Khattar, Sukhbir greet on New Year
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, his Haryana counterpart Manohar lal Khattar on Wednesday wished a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year-2015 to the people. Patil, in his message, said that the dawn of New Year is always welcomed with new hope, which can only be fulfilled by working together with resolve and dedication.
Badal, extending his wishes to all Punjabis living within and across the globe, called upon them to work zealously to ensure overall development of the State and prosperity of its people. Khattar said that 2014 would be remembered for giving the BJP an opportunity to serve the masses both at the Centre and in Haryana. Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and SAD president Sukhbir Badal, State Congress chief Partap Singh Bajwa too greeted the people on the eve of New Year Day. Bajwa assured the Congress’ commitment to eradicate drugs from Punjab.
Haryana to pay pension from March onwards
Chandigarh: Social security pensions in Haryana for the month of January payable in February, would now be disbursed as it is being done at present. Pensions for the month of February payable in March would be given through bank accounts. Earlier, pensions for January were to be disbursed through banks, said Chief Minister Manohar lal. He said that the bankers have requested for one month’s time to ensure that the entire system through banks functioned in an efficient manner. All beneficiaries would get `1,200 per month from January 1, 2015. He said that possibilities are being explored to disburse pensions at some places through post offices so that nobody face any difficulty in getting their pension.