check misuse of electric tools in offices, HODs told
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Friday issued instructions to all the heads of departments to make sure that there was no misuse of electric equipment in the Government offices including the Punjab Civil Secretariat-I and II. Spokesperson of the General Administration Department said that it has been noticed that electricity equipment like air conditioners, computers, tube lights, bulbs and fans remains switched on in the offices of Ministers or Officers and another offices in their absence. As per the instructions, all branch Superintendent or Officers in-charge would have to ensure that these are switched off immediately as the ministers, officers or staff left the office.
Punjab transfers 16 revenue officers
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Friday issued posting and transfer orders of 16 Revenue Officers with immediate effect. Spokesperson said that Bathinda District Revenue Officer (DRO) Jasanjit Singh has been transferred and posted at Amritsar. Besides, seven tehsildars and eight Naib Tehsildar have also been transferred.
‘Furnish PF’s accumulated interest details by May 25’
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government has instructed all the departments to furnish accumulated interest details of Provident Fund (PF) of the employees to Accountant General before May 25. Spokesperson of the finance department said that the Punjab Government's accounts for the year 2014-15 would have to be closed by the Principal Accountant General (A & E) up till June 20, 2015, and before closing, accumulated interest on PF has to be adjusted into the accounts.
NFCH invites applications for awards
Chandigarh: National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) has invited nominations to confer two Awards instituted by it in the categories of an “individual” and “organisation” in recognition of their outstanding contribution for promotion of communal harmony and national integration by June 30. Spokesperson said that while the award of individual category carries `5 lakh in cash and a citation, that of organisation category carries `10 lakh cash and a citation. The jury headed by vice president of India makes selection to confer the awards.
`13,573l subsidy for drip farming in punjab
Chandigarh: To encourage farmers to use drip irrigation technique while cultivating their crops especially vegetables in the State, a subsidy of `13,573.09 lakh has been given since the inception of scheme, that is between 2006-07 and 2014-15, to the farmers adopting this technique. Spokesperson said that up to 80 per cent subsidy has been given under a comprehensive common underground water irrigation scheme up to the last financial year, 2014-15, and an area of 28,854 hectares has been covered under its ambit by providing a subsidy of `13,573.09 lakh to farmers.
Haryana to provide 20% SC quota in promotions
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to give 20 per cent reservation in promotion with consequential seniority to Scheduled Castes category employees in Class-III and IV posts in its services with effect from April 1, 2013. Spokesperson said that a decision to this effect has been taken in view of the acceptance of the report of P Raghvendra Rao Committee by the Council of Ministers in its meeting held on January 30, 2015. A notification to this effect has been issued by the State Government on Friday.
156 craft instructors get appointment letters
Chandigarh: Punjab Technical Education and Industrial Training Minister Madan Mohan Mittal on Friday gave appointment letters to 156 craft instructors at the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training. Spokesperson said that these teachers were appointed on regular basis as part of a special initiative launched by the Department of Industrial Training. The Minister exhorted the newly appointed instructors to work with complete dedication.
GADVASU harps on livestock management in summer
ludhiana: “Rising mercury has put lots of stress on dairy animals and it will be worst when relative humidity will exceed 90 per cent. Under prevailing conditions, milk production has also reduced due to lower feed intake and added heat load,” said Dr Al Saini, head of the department of livestock production and management of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU). He said that due to scorching heat, proper shelter and housing management, water application, changes in feeding regime, preventive health management etc are some of the techniques to minimise the effect of thermal stress.
Guru Ravi Dass Memorial to be done by Dec 2016
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has decided to put the construction of Guru Ravi Dass Memorial on fast track with the target of dedicating it to the humanity by the end of 2016. Reviewing the progress of construction, the State Cultural Affairs Minister Sohan Singh Thandal said that the State Government has already acquired 12 acre of land in Khuralgarh village in Hoshiarpur district. The concept paper based on draft of architectural design has been prepared by Architecture Department of the Guru Nanak Dev University. He said that the main attraction of the memorial would be a splendid Minar-e-Bengampura.
PGI to hold drug de-addiction camp at Majri
Chandigarh: Drug-De-addiction and Treatment Centre, Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Chandigarh, will organise Drug-De-addiction Camp in Majri village in Mohali district on May 17. PGI spokesperson Manju Wadwalkar said that free medicines will be given for de-addiction for all type of drugs including biddi, cigarettes, alcohol, opium, injections, tablets and heroin etc. PGI team will be available at Hall Math Baba Dayanand Mandir, Majri village from 10 am to 1 pm. This camp is a part of community extension services of Department of Psychiatry.
Summer junior golf camp at CGA golf range
Chandigarh: CGA Golf Range is conducting two summer junior golf camps — basic and advance camps — from June 1 to 10. Trainees will be taught the basics of the game in camp. In the advance camp, trainees will get new technique of game and course management, fitness and mind game. The basic camp will be in the morning from 9.30 am to 10.30 am and advance camp will be at 8.30 am to 9.30 am every day. Equipment and golf balls will be provided by CGA Golf Range. Mahesh Kumar, Class A Teaching Professional, will conduct both camps, and can be contacted at 9876119536.
Haryana surpasses wheat procurement target
Chandigarh: Haryana has exceeded the target of wheat procurement by procuring 66,90,800 metric tonnes of wheat, so far, against the target of 65 lakh metric tonnes during the current Rabi season. Moreover, the figure of this procurement has also exceeded the procurement of 63,93,787 metric tonnes of wheat procured up to the same day the previous year. Haryana Food and Supplies Minister Ram Bilas Sharma said that wheat procurement is 2,97,013 metric tonnes higher as compared to the procurement made up to same day last year.