Over 3l SC students to get post matric scholarship
Chandigarh: Under the post matric scholarship scheme of the Punjab Government, more than three lakh students belonging to scheduled castes would get scholarship, said Rajesh Bagha, chairman, Scheduled Castes Commission. He also asked the principles of schools and colleges to identify the meritorious students belonging to SC for giving them the scholarships. He said that unnecessarily harassment of the students belonging to the deprived sections would be checked and strict action would be initiated against the erring. Bagha appealed to the Dalit community to avail maximum benefit of the Government schemes especially envisaged for them.
Vij to address national games concluding ceremony
Chandigarh: Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Anil Vij will address the players during concluding ceremony of the ongoing National Games at Kerala on February 14. Vij on Thursday left for Kerala with Additional Chief Secretary, Sports Department Dr KK Khandelwal. Vice President Dr Hamid Ansari, Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Sarbananda Sonowal and other dignitaries would also be present on this occasion. About 12,000 players from various States have been participating in these games. So far, the players of Haryana are at second position in this event in terms of medals as they have bagged a total of 78 medals including 31 gold medals, 28 silver and 19 bronze medals.
Kings XI Punjab joins hands with CII
Chandigarh: In an attempt to promote sports in the catchment area, Kings XI Punjab joined hands with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as their institutional partner for ‘CII-Yi Corporate Sports league 2015’. Fraser Castellino, Chief Operating Officer, Kings XI Punjab along with key players like Manan Vohra, Gurkeerat Mann, Sandeep Sharma and Karanveer Singh on Thursday unveiled the trophy for the month long league at an event held in the city. This initiative has been undertaken by CII to provide a platform to working professionals to showcase their talent while promoting a healthy lifestyle.
CCSHAU to get Mahindra Samridhi India Agri Award
Chandigarh: Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) at Hisar has been selected for the prestigious Mahindra Samridhi India Agri Award 2015 in recognition of its contribution in increasing agriculture productivity and rural prosperity. The award will be presented by Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh at the award ceremony to be held at Hotel Ashoka, New Delhi, on February 24. The Mahindra Samridhi India Agri Award has been instituted by Mahindra & Mahindra ltd. with an objective to commend purposeful contributions that made a difference in the field of agriculture to increase productivity and enhance rural prosperity.
TB officer conferred with KC Mohanty award
Chandigarh: Dr Balbir Singh, State TB Officer, Punjab has been conferred with the prestigious Dr KC Mohanty Award-2014 for the best performing state in TB. A spokesperson said that Dr Balbir was presented with this award at NATCON (National TB Conference) at Mumbai. The award carried with it a rolling shield, cash incentive of Rs5,000 and a certificate of honour.
Job fest on Feb 26, 27 in ramgarhia polytechnic
Chandigarh: A job fest will be organised at Ramgarhia Polytechnic College, Phagwara on February 26 and 27. A spokesperson said that Director, Technical Education and Industrial Training has sent directives to the Principals of all the Government Polytechnic Colleges, Non–Governmental (Aided) and Private Polytechnic Colleges to send their TPO’s along with the students to avail the employment opportunities which will be offered by over 25 companies.
No abattoirs allowed in Punjab: GovT
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has clarified that no slaughter houses would be set up in the State. A spokesman of the CM’s Office said that the Government fully respected the sentiments of the people in this regard and would do nothing that hurts their feelings. The statement comes in the wake of controversy surrounding a project near Sangrur.
Vb ARRESTS Two PEOPlE taking bribe
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught Dr Ravinder Sahu, Chief Medical Officer, Hansi in district Hisar red-handed while accepting illegal gratification of Rs500 from Manoj Kumar, resident of village Deroli, tehsil Narnaul in Mahendergarh in lieu of witness in the Court. A spokesman said that in another case, Baldev Krishan, Kanoongo, Patwar Khana Kaithal was caught taking bribe of Rs1,500 from Chandershaker, resident of Harsola in Kaithal for demand to prepare the Nakshajim of land.
Separate case under section 7/13 of Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against both the accused at Bureau’s Police Station in Rohtak and Ambala, respectively.
Revise pension or family pension of pre-2006 pensioners notified
Chandigarh: Haryana Finance Department has issued a notification to revise pension or family pension of pre-2006 pensioners. A spokesperson said that the pension of these pensioners would be stepped up to 50 per cent of the sum of minimum of pay in the pay band and the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired. The increased pension or family pension would increase an additional burden of Rs 500 crore per year on the state exchequer.
Anand Parkash designated State Public Information officer
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has designated Anand Parkash, Deputy Director as State Public Information Officer for the Department of Economic and Statistical Analysis, Haryana in pursuance of the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 5 of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
PU to host Black History Month Film Festival
Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU) would host two days Civil Rights Film Festival on February 13, 14 at USOl auditorium. The festival is being organised by American Centre in collaboration with University School of Open learning (USOl), PU and Cinedarbaar. PU Vice Chancellor Prof Arun Kumar Grover released the official posters at the PU campus. The festival would show five films that brings stories of civil rights heroes and their fight for justice. The entry to the festival is free for the students and open for general public.