Officers, employees take pledge against drugs
Chandigarh: As a part of the massive awareness campaign launched against drugs and illicit drug trafficking in the State, more than 500 Government officers and employees at Punjab Civil Secretariat took pledge against drugs and also to become instrumental in curbing the drugs and other intoxicants within family and friends circles. Similar pledge taking ceremony was also held in Punjab Civil Secretariat-II.
Haryana to give free bicycles to SC students
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has sanctioned Rs7 crore for 2015-16 for providing free bicycle to Scheduled Caste students studying in Classes IX and XI in the State’s Government schools. Spokesperson said that only those SC students would be benefited under the scheme who do not have a high school or a senior secondary school in their village and who have to commute to next village for their higher education. To avail benefit under the scheme, student should be domicile of Haryana and should belong to one of the castes classifieds as SC in Haryana.
Atwal meets delegation of Gujarat
Chandigarh: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Charanjit Singh Atwal on Friday met a delegation of Gau Seva and Gauchar Vikas Board, Gujarat. The delegation, led by Board chairman Vallabh Bhai Katharia, stressed the need to formulate strategies for their safekeeping as they are also the source of income especially to the rural population. Atwal appreciated the Board’s efforts and assured them of every possible help. He also presented mementos and shawls to all the delegation members.
Haryana Police nabs ‘most wanted’ criminal
Chandigarh: Haryana Police succeeded in nabbing a most wanted criminal of several cases of motorcycle theft on the intervening night of June 25 and 26 from Gurgaon. The police has recovered a country-made pistol, a belt having 10 live cartridges, a master key and a motorcycle from his possession. Spokesperson said that Haryana Police has earlier announced a reward of Rs one lakh and Rajasthan Police Rs 5000 for providing information on him.
MGSIPA DG appointed Secretary Examination panel
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Friday appointed the Director General of Mahatma Gandhi State Institution of Public Administration as Secretary Examination Committee under Civil Services (Departmental Examinations) Punjab Rules, 2014. Spokesperson said that a notification has already been issued in this regard.
Date for recommendations of Padma awards extended
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has extended the last date for inviting recommendations from the public regarding prestigious Padma awards to be given during Republic Day, 2016, to be submitted to Union Government. Spokesperson said that the recommendations must be sent latest by July 16. An intimation regarding the same has also been sent to all the Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners.
Animal husbandry officers’ workshop at Vet Varsity
ludhiana: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), ludhiana, has initiated two-day workshop for the state’s Animal Husbandry Officers for June 26 and 27. Punjab’s Additional Chief Secretary MS Sandhu, the chief guest on the occasion, revealed the appreciating role of livestock sector for self-employment and financial security in the current scenario of Punjab’s economy. He said that government is doing its best to uplift this sector further and every required support will be provided to meet the challenges.