Vij meets Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister, Anil Vij said that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for upgrading and four-laning of Ambala-Saha-Shahbad has been prepared and soon tenders would be floated for its construction. A sum of about Rs 1,860 crore is expected to be spent on this road project. Vij on Tuesday called on the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi and appealed to get started the construction work at the earliest. Gadkari said that the construction work of Ambala-Saha road would soon be completed. There is a plan to extend this road up to Ismailabad, Gadkari said. This road would be got constructed in an area of about 56 kms including flyovers at some places. Vij said that service roads would be constructed at road falling in Ambala Cantt. area so that local people may not face inconvenience in traffic movement.
Medical allowance of employees increased
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to increase the fixed medical allowance of government employees, pensioners and family pensioners from existing rate of Rs 500 per month to Rs 1000 per month with effect from May 1, 2018. A spokesman said that the increase in the fixed medical allowance would also be admissible to all employees of the boards, Corporations, Municipalities, Universities, Market Committees and other autonomous bodies of the State government.
Pb reviews arrangements for UK group visit
Chandigarh: As a part of the Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh's personal endeavour to connect the youngsters settled abroad with the motherland of their forefathers under the ‘Connect to Your Roots (CYR)’ scheme, the State Government on Tuesday reviewed the arrangements to host the first batch of NRI young boys and girls from UK which was slated to visit Punjab from August 6-17. Detailed discussions were held in a meeting here regarding lodging and boarding arrangements for the batch which would be visiting the historical and religious places across the state and the Chief Minister directed the Department of NRI Affairs to make adequate arrangements for visiting NRI youth, he added. This group would consist of 10 young boys and girls between age group of 16-22 years.
Hry issues directions to Admn Secretaries
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has asked all the Administrative Secretaries to recommend the names of outstanding women employees who have done exemplary work especially cases of moral courage for the cause of women and the achievement is voluntary beyond the normal duty and responsibility during the year 2017-18. The women achievers in different fields are honoured on March 8 on the occasion of International Women’s Day in the State level Function organized by the Department every year.
Hry issues transfer order of 4 IAS officers
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of four IAS officers with immediate effect. Rajeev Arora, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department and Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Haryana Minerals ltd. New Delhi will also look after the work of Chief Resident Commissioner, Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi while Vivek Joshi, Principal Secretary, Monitoring and Coordination Department is given additional charge of Principal Resident Commissioner, Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi. G. Anupama goes as General Manager, Trade Fair Authority of Haryana while Manoj Kumar, CEO, DRDA Charkhi Dadri and Secretary RTA, Charkhi Dadri is given additional charge of ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA,
British Council briefing on July 6
Chandigarh: The students going to the United Kingdom for further studies this year have been invited to attend the British Council’s annual pre-departure briefing event in Chandigarh on July 6. The event will provide an overview of what students can expect and advice about important do’s and don’ts while they prepare for student life in the UK. The briefing will also give students an opportunity to meet alumni and network with fellow students who have enrolled to study at a UK institution. The event will be held at British Council, C515, 5th floor, Elante office block 178A, Industrial Area Phase I here.
Mansa Devi Shrine Board re-constituted
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has re-constituted the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, Panchkula under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar lal, with immediate effect. Urban local Bodies Minister, Kavita Jain would be the Vice-Chairman of the Board. Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary, Urban local Bodies would be the members of the Board. Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula and Chief Administrator, Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, Panchkula would be the Member Secretary of the Board. The non-official members are nominated for a period of one year.
legal awareness programme on mobile van
SAS Nagar: Under the guidance and instructions of Justice TPS Maan, Acting Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court-cum-executive chairman, Punjab legal Services Authority, the mobile van of Punjab legal Services Authority, has been scheduled to remain at district Mohali from July 2 to 15. The schemes of National legal Services Authority as well as government beneficial schemes will be apprized to the general public where this public van will visit. The para legal volunteers as well as the panel lawyers will go to different villages as well as schools for creating awareness about the free legal services.