Haryana establishes five police ranges
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has established five police ranges in the state. A spokesman said that Ambala Range would cover the districts of Ambala, Yamunanagar and Kurukshetra. The Karnal Range would cover Karnal, Panipat and Kaithal districts. Similarly, the Rohtak Range would cover districts of Rohtak, Jhajjar, Sonipat and Charkhi Dadri, the Hisar Range would cover districts of Hisar, Hansi, Fatehabad, Sirsa and Jind. The South Range Rewari would cover the districts of Mahendragarh, Rewari, Palwal and Nuh. Each police range would be headed by an officer not below the rank of Inspector General of Police, who would supervise the police administration of the range and report to the Director General of Police.
Haryana to sign MoU with Patanjali
Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said that a Memorandum of Understanding would be signed with Patanjali Yogpeeth on January 18 to develop a World Herbal Forest over an area of about 53,000 acres in Morni, district Panchkula. He said that about 25,000 species of plants would be planted in the World Herbal Forest. The medicinal plants would be planted in a cluster and the forest would also promote medical tourism.
Haryana to launch pilot project
Chandigarh: Haryana Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Karan Dev Kamboj said that to tackle malnutrition in women and children, a pilot project would be launched in Barara and Naraingarh blocks of Ambala district under which fortified wheat flour would be distributed in association with HAFED. He said that the Chief MinisterManohar lal had approved a proposal to this effect. The HAFED has been directed to increase the capacity of its flour mill.
Sanrkashan Kshamta Mahotsav launched
Chandigarh: To create awareness among the general public about the need for judicious use and conservation of petroleum products and help protect environment, ‘SAKSHAM 2017” (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav 2017) has been organized by the Oil Industry under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOP&NG) and Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA). VP Singh Badnore, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator inaugurated the event at Tagore Theatre here. The event will be held from January 16 to February 15 and a mobile van, which will travel across Punjab with conservation messages and relevant literature was flagged off by the Governor. Various activities with the theme “Indhan Sanrakshan Kee Zimmedaari, Jan Gan Kee Bagheedaari” are planned for housewives, school children, drivers, mechanics, industrial & agricultural users as well as general public during the fortnight.
SBP slashed lending rates
Chandigarh: State Bank of Patiala has cut its marginal cost of funds basis lending rates (MClR) by up to 65 basis points. The tenor wise MClR now ranges from 8.05 per cent for overnight to 8.45 per cent for three year loans. The revised MClRs for tenor vise are: one-month 8.15 percent; three month 8.20 percent; six month 8.25 percent; one year 8.30 percent; two year 8.40 percent. The rates have been calculated based on the liquidity position and all benefits have been passed on to borrowers. The new rates are effective from January 15, 2017.
Haryana 1st to include injectible contraceptives
Chandigarh: Haryana is the first State in the country to include injectible contraceptives among the family planning measure, said Health Minister Anil Vij. He said that last year, Haryana became one of the four states to provide Rotavirus vaccine free of cost. Rotavirus is one of the leading causes of diarrhoea among children. Each dose costs about Rs 3,000, which is borne completely by the Government, he added.
Vodafone launches SuperNet 4G services in Punjab
Chandigarh: Telecom major Vodafone has announced the launch of its Vodafone SuperNet 4G service The service was launched by sporting legend Milkha Singh. Starting with Chandigarh, Punjab’s capital, the SuperNet 4G will shortly be rolled out across major towns and cities of the state by March 2017, Vodafone India Operations Director Arvind Vohra said on the occasion. He said the SuperNet 4G will enable customers to access internet via mobile with speeds across a range of smart devices including Mi-Fi and dongles.
Over 10.08 lakh quintals of sugar produced
Chandigarh: The cooperative sugar mills in Haryana have so far produced over 10.08 lakh quintals of sugar by crushing 113.93 lakh quintals of sugarcane during the current crushing season. During the corresponding period last year, these sugar mills had produced over 8.51 lakh quintals of sugar by crushing 95.89 lakh quintals of sugarcane. Also, 2,16,87,697 units of power have been exported by the cooperative sugar mills during this season as against 2,05,14,946 units of power exported during corresponding period last year. Cooperative Sugar Mill, Shahabad has produced a maximum of over 1.93 lakh quintals of sugar by crushing 20.39 lakh quintals sugarcane, and exported 1,33,99,297 units of power.
Haryana Scouts bagged 16 awards
Chandigarh: Haryana State Bharat Scouts and Guides has made a remarkable achievement by bagging 16 awards, out of the total 20, at the 17th National Jamboree at Mysuru in Karnataka from December 29 to January 4. A spokesman said that Haryana’s contingent, having 1035 scouts or guides and unit leaders, was the third largest contingent. Its artistically built state gates were the center of attraction at the Jamboree which won A grade. Folk dance, march past, colour party and camp craft performed by the Haryana contingent were awarded A Grade. Besides, it was immensely lauded by thousands of participants hailing from different parts of the country. The performance of the contingent was also appreciated for presenting Haryana’s cuisines at the food plaza, display of pioneering projects, pageant show and camp fire.