Basant Melas to be held from Feb 1 to 20
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Tuesday said that on the occasion of Basant Panchami on February 1, Basant Melas would be organised at all sub divisions from February 1 to 20. He said that various Departments of the State Government would set up their stalls in these melas where officers and officials would apprise the visitors with the welfare schemes and policies of the Government. Apart from this, grievance counters would also be set up where efforts would be made to redress the grievances of the people on the spot. Also, separate counters would be set up to educate the people about cashless transactions, he added.
Haryana formulates new policy
Chandigarh: Haryana Education Department has formulated a new policy to issue permanent No Objection Certificate (NOC) to self-financed degree colleges in the state, under which the managements of all such colleges have been directed to submit their cases for permanent NOC as per the directions issued by the Department from time to time, said Education Minister, Ram Bilas Sharma, adding that in case the managements of such colleges fail to do so, the Department would start the process to withdraw the provisional NOCs of the colleges. Directorate of Higher Education had issued provisional NOCs to self-financed degree colleges affiliated to various Universities in the state for a limited period. However, it was observed that while the Universities were extending affiliation from time to time, the colleges were not applying for permanent NOC.
Punjab announces grant of Rs20cr for Amritsar
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has announced Rs20 crore grant to make Amritsar city clean and garbage free. The financial help will strengthen the Municipal Corporation to carry out Municipal Solid Waste management work effectively and efficiently. Through Swach Bharat Mission, Cabinet Minister Anil Joshi has decided to allocate Rs20 crore to financially assist the Municipal Corporation Amritsar to cover C&T expenses incurred by MC Amritsar in last 3 months. Rs10 crore funds will be released immediately as first installment. Essel Infra Projects ltd in partnership with Hitachi has been handling Amritsar Cluster Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSW) activities.
Members of PSBCC, Improvement Trust appointed
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has appointed Ravinder Singh IAS (Retd) as Managing Director of Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) and Ravinder Verma as member of Punjab State Backward Classes Commission (PSBCC). The Government also appointed Tejinderpal Singh Mukhi as member of Improvement Trust, ludhiana. A spokesperson said that Ravinder Singh appointed as MD PRTC in view of his vast experience and expertise in road transport sector especially in PRTC. The formal orders related to these appointments would be issued shortly by concerned departments, he said.
Fortis holds cleanliness drive
Mohali: Fortis Hospital Mohali organized a major cleanliness drive at Mohali Railway Station, in association with the Railways Officials. The event was led by COO (North and East), Fortis Healthcare ltd, Ashish Bhatia. The event saw participation of over 100 members of the hospital which included senior members of the management, clinicians and nursing staff.
Synthetic athletic track in every dist soon
Chandigarh: Haryana Government will construct one synthetic athletic track and multipurpose sports hall each in every district. Apart from this, process to recruit 600 new coaches is underway, said Director, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Jagdeep Singh, while inaugurating the 22nd State level Youth Festival at Ambala. About 1,000 students from 22 districts are participating to showcase their skills in 19 disciplines in the three-day festival. He said that national-level youth festival, kabaddi cup and wrestling tournament would also be organised in the state this year.
Haryana approves Rs1.89 crore bridge
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has accorded administrative approval for construction of four spans of seven meter each for RCC Box Type Bridge on link road from Jagadhari Ambala road to Brahman Majra road at RD 2840 in Ambala district at a cost of over Rs1.89 crore. A spokesman said that the construction of this bridge would ensure smooth passage to the people of the area, especially the students in reaching schools and colleges during the rainy season.
15 govt colleges to get New buildings
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has accorded administrative approval for construction of new buildings of 15 government colleges in the state at an estimated cost of about Rs180 crore. The new buildings will be constructed at Manesar in district Gurugram, Shehzadpur in Ambala, Jundia and Taraori in Karnal, Kurukshetra and Sonepat, Kalanwali in district Sirsa, Mohna in Faridabad, Bilaspur and Radaur in district Yamunanagar, Badoli and Mandkola in Palwal, Raipur Rani in Panchkula, Nacholi in district Faridabad and Government College for Women at Kanina in Mahendragarh.
Himachal invites suggestions for budget 2017-18
Shimla: A spokesman of the Himachal finance department on Tuesday said that the process of formulation of the State Budget for the year 2017-18 had commenced in the State. To make the budget more people centric, participative and reflection of the views of various stakeholders in the society, suggestions are invited from the general public, industries, trade and farmers associations on the budget for year 2017-18. The suggestions can be given sent by e-mail to finsecy-hp@nic.in, web portal of finance budget or even by letter to the Additional Chief Secretary finance.