foreign delegation visits Punjab vidhan sabha
Chandigarh: A 50-member delegation from around 30 countries including Afghanistan, Jamaica, Kenya, Mauritius and other Asian and African countries, during its three-day attachment with Punjab Government coordinated by lok Sabha’s Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training, visited Punjab legislative Assembly for an interactive session on legislature Drafting. lot of legislative issues were discussed at length, and the queries of visiting participator were very answered by all resource persons from Punjab, said the spokesperson, adding that in the absence of Speaker, the meeting was chaired by the leader of Opposition Sukhpal Singh Khaira.
rotational irrigation programme for Rabi
Chandigarh: Punjab Irrigation Department has announced the rotational irrigation programme for the rabi season through canal water from February 18 to 25. The channels of Sirhind canal system would run on the priority basis from Abohar Branch, Patiala Feeder, Bathinda Branch, Bist Doab Canal and Sidhwan Branch, respectively. Spokesperson said that Ghaggar Branch and Patiala Minor in Group 'B', being in the channels of first preference, will run to their indent. Balance water supplies available will be utilized in direct distributaries of Bhakra Main line (BMl) in group 'A'.
E-auction for school sites on Feb 28
Chandigarh: Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation limited has decided to organise e-Auction of school sites at Industrial Model Township Manesar and Bawal, and Industrial Estate Panipat and Rohtak on February 28 from 9 am to 3 pm. Spokesperson said that societies, trusts and company, incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, were eligible to participate. Interested parties would need to sign-up and obtain user ID and password on the portal — haryanaeprocurement.gov.in — as well as remit EMD or e-service fee through online payment on or before by 5 pm on February 26.
applications for Religious sites sought
Chandigarh: Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran has invited applications for allotment of five religious building sites in Hisar, Hansi and Fatehabad. Spokesperson said that prescribed form, containing detailed terms and conditions, can be obtained from Hisar Estate Officer, and can also be downloaded from Pradhikaran’s website. “Allotment would be made on lease-hold basis for 99 years. 10 per cent of the total tentative cost of site would have to be deposited as earnest money along with prescribed application form through online or offline challans from authorised banks of Pradhikaran,” said the spokesperson.
21.17 lakh quintal sugar produced
Chandigarh: Haryana’s cooperative sugar mills have crushed 221.82 lakh quintal of sugarcane and produced over 21.17 lakh quintals of sugar so far during the ongoing crushing season. Sugarfed spokesperson said that Shahbad cooperative sugar mill has crushed a maximum of 39.73 lakh quintals of sugarcane and has produced over 3.98 lakh quintals of sugar, followed by Rohtak’s cooperative sugar mill which has crushed 33.23 lakh quintals of sugarcane, producing over 3.09 lakh quintals of sugar.
Punjab u-17 girls team wins minigolf event
Chandigarh: Punjab’s players have stamped their class in the sporting arena once again by winning a bagful of medals in the minigolf championship held in Nagpur from February 7 to 11 under the 63rd National School Games. State’s under 17 girls team has bagged overall first position in the championship, besides winning one gold, four silver and one bronze medal in different events and categories. Education Minister Aruna Chaudhary congratulated the players for their stupendous success and called them country’s future stars in sporting arena. Minister also extended her congratulations to the coaches accompanying the team.
Bhrahmkumaris to celebrate Shivratri
Mohali: Brahma Kumaris’ Mohali unit is celebrating Shivratri on Tuesday at its Phase-VII Sukh Shanti Bhawan by conducting spiritual discourses, divine songs, meditation etc. SAD’s MP from Anadpur Sahib Prof Prem Singh Chandumajra will be the chief guest, while Mohali Deputy Commissioner Gurpreet Kaur Sapra, and Kharar SDM Amaninder Kaur will be special guests of honour on the occasion, among other dignitaries.
Indian Overseas Bank celebrates its Foundation Day
Chandigarh: Indian Overseas bank, one of the leading public sector banks in India celebrated its 81st Foundation Day with employees, customers and interested stakeholders coming forward to show their support on this day.