Haryana DY Speaker attends seminar in oz
Chandigarh: Deputy Speaker, Haryana legislative Assembly, Santosh Yadav, is attending the 27th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Seminar being held at Brisbane, Australia, from June 5 to 11, as representative of Haryana CPA Branch. The seminar on the theme of “Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy”, which is being organised by CPA Queensland Branch, Australia, is being attended by representatives from CPA Branches namely Haryana, Punjab, Sikkim, Meghalaya, India, Cameroon, Fiji, Jersey, and others. The CPA is an international community of around 180 Commonwealth Parliaments and legislatures, including Haryana, working together to deepen the Commonwealth’s commitment to the highest standards of democratic governance. Parliaments, their Members and officials learn from each other through CPA activities.
date for cancer survivors
Chandigarh: Nearly 150 cancer survivors and their near & dear ones bonded with their doctors and nurses over film and popcorn as they enjoyed themselves at an exclusive screening of the latest film ‘Housefull 3’ organised by Saarthak, the Cancer Support Group of Fortis Cancer Institute, Mohali, at a city-based mall multiplex. The get-together of the Cancer Survivors was done to celebrate the Cancer Survivors Day that is celebrated worldwide to ‘demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality’. Dr Rajeev Bedi, Director - Medical Oncology, Fortis Cancer Institute, Mohali suggested to the cancer survivors to reach out to other members of the community and get them to join any free support group like Saarthak.
Seeds of hybrid maize to be given to farmers
Chandigarh: To promote cultivation of hybrid maize in Haryana, the farmers will be given seeds of hybrid maize of up to Rs 2,000 per acre free of cost under crop diversification programme. A spokesman said that the maximum limit for getting seeds has been fixed at four acres per farmer. The farmers who desire to avail the benefit of the scheme, could contact Agriculture Development Officer of the area or the concerned officers to get their names registered by June 15.
Haryana issue orders
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has ordered that system of monthly disposal of applications of old age pension at the sub-divisional level be put in place under the chairmanship of sub divisional magistrate at once. A spokesman said that the Chief Minister has also ordered that all such pending cases be disposed of by July 15 and thereafter, regularly every month.
Haryana launches vaccination campaign
Chandigarh: Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department has launched a vaccination campaign in all districts of the state to safeguard the cattle from “Gal-Ghotu”. A spokesman said that under the campaign, the cattle are being vaccinated door-to-door free of cost. Regular vaccination being the only way to protect the cattle from “Gal-Ghotu”, said he adding that one should contact the nearby Veterinary Institute for the vaccination.
Ban on transfers in Education Department IN hp
Shimla: A spokesman of the Himachal Government on Wednesday said that complete ban has been imposed on transfer and postings of employees of Education Department. He said only cases of compelling circumstances and unavoidable administrative reasons, the transfer and postings proposals will be processed and given effect with the prior approval of Administrative Department and Chief Minister.