Kamboj to visit state mandis on October 8
Chandigarh: Haryana Food and Supplies Minister Karandev Kamboj will start his Mandi visits on October 8 from Kurukshetra District so that he could interact with farmers and resolve their problems. Kamboj said that on October 8, he would visit Anaj Mandi Shahbad, followed by grain markets at Pipli, Pehowa, Thanesar, ladwa of Kurukshetra district, Cheeka of Kaithal district, Kaithal, Pundri and Dhaand. The problems faced by farmers and aadhti’s in the sale of paddy in these mandies would be resolved on the spot.
Punjab to spend `557.90 cr on link roads
Chandigarh: In a significant decision to upgrade State’s link road network and to connect State’s every village and small town with highways, Punjab Government has given a go ahead for special repair of 4233.79 kilometres link roads by investing `557.90 crore. PWD Minister Janmeja Singh Sekhon, after chairing the review meeting of all wings of the department, said that the tendering process for this project has been completed and work was under process. He said that this ambitious project of upgrading the state and rural link roads would be completed by April 30, 2016.
Jain slams Opp for criticising Beti Bachao programme
Chandigarh: Terming the statements being made by Opposition leaders regarding ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ programme as false and misleading, Haryana Women and Child Development Minister Kavita Jain said that the State Government was committed towards implementing programme in an effective manner and all efforts were being made to increase the number of girls. Minister said that it was everyone’s responsibility to make efforts for achieving balanced sex ratio.
SAD appoints Kler as its chief legal advisor
Chandigarh: SAD president Sukhbir Badal on Wednesday appointed eminent advocate Satnam Singh Kler as party’s chief legal advisor. SAD secretary and spokesman Daljit Singh Cheema said that Kler, a Patiala-resident, started his practice from Patiala District Court in 1978, and was presently practising at Punjab and Haryana High Court.
HC condoles Justice Gujral's demise
Chandigarh: A Full Court Reference on the sad demise of former Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court and former Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice MS Gujral was held at High Court on Wednesday. He had left for heavenly abode on September 14. High Court’s Acting Chief Justice Shiavax Jal Vazifdar paid tributes to Justice Gujral and described him as one of the best judges in the Indian Judiciary. He said that Gujral had a sharp intellect and profound knowledge of the law. He also expressed heartfelt sympathies and condolences with members of the bereaved family. Two-minute silence was also observed as a mark of respect to the departed soul.
Free bicycles distributed to 3866 students
SAS Nagar: During the current academic session, free cycles worth `1.01 crore has been provided to 3,866 students in SAS Nagar district under Mai Bhago Scheme which was started during 2011-12 to facilitate the students of class XI and XII with free bicycles. Deputy Commissioner Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu said that during the current year, free cycles worth `26.25 lakh has been provided to 1000 students and remaining cycle distribution will be completed soon.
Rotary Club gifts first-aid kits to traffic police
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Rotary Club handed over 25 first-aid kits to Chandigarh Traffic Police at the police headquarters on Wednesday. City IGP RP Upadhyay received the kits for the PCRs from Club President DP Singh in the presence of several Rotarians. Each kit contains 22 items including cervical collar, triangular bandages, pain relievers, bandages, disposable face masks, sanitizers, antibiotic ointment, solution.
Haryana Guv launches website of Raj Bhawan
Chandigarh: Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki on Wednesday launched the website of Haryana Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Manohar lal here. Now, any person can browse the website www.haryanarajbhavan.gov.in and get information about the Raj Bhavan. Solanki said that the State Government under the leadership of Manohar lal is making proper use of information technology for ensuring transparency.