Campaign to restrict use of Urea in Punjab
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has launched a campaign to educate regarding appropriate use of chemical fertilisers such as urea and DAP. A spokesperson of the Agriculture Department said farmers usually use urea in abundance which was not required for the crops of wheat, paddy and maize. He said excess use of chemical fertilisers instead of being useful rather proves harmful for the soil besides making farming unviable. He said Punjab Agriculture University ludhiana has come out with a ‘leaf Colour Chart’ which depicts various shades of colours of leaves of the crop of wheat, paddy and maize and the quantity of urea required for each shade of the leaf- colour. On one side of this plastic card different shades of leaf colour are given and on the other side necessary information with regard to the usage of fertiliser. He asked the farmers to strictly follow the instructions.
‘Expedite establishing Kalpana Chawla varsity’
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Monday directed the officers to speed up the process for setting up Kalpana Chawla University of Health Sciences at village Kutail in district Karnal. He was presiding over meeting to review the progress of University here. It was informed in the meeting that the proposed Health University would have all the specialty and super specialty departments offering under graduate, post graduate and post doctoral courses. The gram panchayat had offered 100 acres of land free of cost for the setting up of University. The University would have a medical college with 200 MBBS admissions and State of Art 750 beded hospital. Apart from people of Karnal, the University would also cater the health needs of nearby districts. Health Minister Anil Vij said that proper connectivity would be provided from National Highway to the site of University by way of constructing wide road. All latest technology and infrastructures would also be ensured in the proposed university for medical education and research purposes.
Kamboj surprise visit to RTA office, Karnal
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for Food and Supplies and Transport, Karandev Kamboj on Monday paid surprise visit to RTA office in Karnal and after inspecting important files, he issued necessary directions to the officers. He immediately asked for attendance register and important files and thoroughly inspected them. He spoke to the officials regarding files and asked the employees to be punctual and complete the work people on time. He said that any negligence in official work and complaint against anyone in corruption matter would be strictly dealt with. The Minister asked the officers to timely complete the works of people.
Kiran Choudhry lashes at Haryana govt
Chandigarh: Kiran Choudhry, leader of the Haryana Congress legislature Party (ClP), has slammed the BJP Government for not taking action on the second inquiry report, submitted on March 29, on the death of the former Chief Minister, Hukam Singh. The second inquiry had been instituted by the Chief Minister Manohar lal, after he had rejected the first inquiry report. In a statement issued here, the former Excise and Taxation Minister, said, “Why no action has been taken even after 15 days of submission of the inquiry report. Does the delay mean the CM is trying for a cover-up or making an effort to protect those possibly named by the inquiry panel”, she asked. “The complete insensitivity of the BJP Government towards such crucial matter involving the life of a former CM makes the man in the street feel uncomfortable and ask: How can a Government which cares two hoots for the life of a former CM bother for him,” she said. The family of the former Chief Minister had complained that the PGIMS in Rohtak took lot of time in providing an ambulance to shift him to Gurgaon, which resulted in deteriorated of his condition and subsequent death on February 26, 2015.
Religion different from Dharma, says Guv
Chandigarh: Punjab & Haryana Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, Kaptan Singh Solanki on Monday said there was difference between ‘Religion’ and ‘Dharma’ and this distinction was needed to be understood. He was addressing a seminar on theme of ‘1 India Promoting Communal Harmony & National Unity’ at ICSSR Complex, Panjab University, Chandigarh. In the seminar, teachers-in-charge of Peace Clubs & NSS Units of over 70 prominent tri-city Schools of Chandigarh, Panchkula & Mohali participated.
Youshine opens its new store in Mohali
Chandigarh: Youshine, the specialty retail concept for jewellery and accessories, has established its offline presence in North Country Mall, Mohali, Punjab through a store launch. Youshine, an omni channel jewellery and accessories retail brand launches 5 new high fashion jewellery products every day without a repetition.
Extended warranty by Harley-Davidson
Chandigarh: Harley-Davidson India has announced the roll out of the Extended Warranty programme for its customers. Customers can choose to avail extended warranty for an additional two years, over and above the existing two year manufacturer warranty that comes with the purchase of a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle.