1.50 l farmers to get grant for solar pumping set
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for Renewable Energy and Public Health and Engineering, Banwari lal said that the State Government would bring a scheme for farmers, under which, about 1.50 lakh farmers would be given grant for Solar Pumping Set and those farmers who have applied for tubewell connection would be included in this scheme. He added, boosting pump had been installed in village Khetawas at the cost of about Rs 14.98 lakh and water works have been renovated at the cost of about Rs 42.70 lakh in village Nilaheri, Jhajjar and this would permanently solve the drinking water problem of villages. He also urged the villagers to contribute in the conservation of water for future generations.
Shopping at Elante can win you ticket to Paris
Chandigarh: As a special offer to its shoppers, Elante Mall has organised the “Bade Deal Wala Sale” at the mall from July 6 to 22, where those who spend Rs 5,000 or above on shopping or dining at any of the outlets at Elante can register themselves for the raffle draw by producing the bills, thereby getting a chance to participate in the mega draw for a four-day and three-night holiday to Paris for two as the bumper prize (airfare and hotel accommodation included).
Haryana issues clarification on retirement
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has clarified that the employees whose age of retirement was raised from 58 years to 60 years due to disability of 70 per cent and above are entitled to avail all benefits till 60 years, including promotion on seniority-cum-merit basis, which were admissible to them during their service career before attaining the age of 58 years. A spokesman said, age above 58 years of disabled government employees would not be a bar for the purpose of entitlement of benefits admissible under the rules during service career. The maximum age of retirement on superannuation of Government employees having disability of 70 per cent and above was raised from 58 to 60 years. Necessary provision in this regard has also been made in Rule 143 of the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016 applicable with effect from July 19, 2016.
MRIS hosts Punjab State Fencing tourney
Mohali: Manav Rachna International School is hosting the three-day Punjab State Fencing Championship, which began in the state-of-the-art indoor sports arena of the school on Friday. More than 300 boys and girls from all over the state are participating in the state-level tournament in the under-10, under-12, under-14 and under-17 categories. Inaugurating the championship in the indoor sports arena of the school by lighting a lamp, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Brahm Mohindra, who is also the President of the Punjab Fencing Association, stressed on the need for encouraging youngsters to take up sports so as to channelise their energies in the right direction.
MCC to buy 6 stainless steel water tankers
Chandigarh: The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh will purchase 6 stainless steel motorised water tankers of 5000 liters capacity from MPlAD funds. These water tankers have been allowed by Kirron Kher, MP Chandigarh from MPlAD funds and communicated to the Chief Engineer of MCC in this regard. KK Yadav, Commissioner MCC said that presently the Municipal Corporation supplying water with 10 water tankers and with these additional tankers there will be sufficient number of water tankers to cater the needs of citizens in future.
Vaccination-cum-humane education camp held
Chandigarh: On the eve of World Zoonoses Day, the anti rabies vaccination-cum-humane education camp was organized at village Mouli Jagran by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Chandigarh. 68 dogs were vaccinated during the camp against the dreadful disease of Rabies. The key component of the day was to ensure that pet owners are aware of their risk and receive accurate, timely advice on risk reduction. Dr Kanwarjit Singh, Joint Director Animal Husbandry said, till date 7 camps had been organized in different villages such as Sarangpur, Behlana, Daria, Raipur Khurd, Raipur Kalan and Makhan Majra in the past one month. 402 numbers of dogs were vaccinated against rabies in these camps.
lG launches water purifiers
Chandigarh: lG Electronics announced the PuriCare range of water purifiers here on Friday featuring stainless steel storage tank. Surinder Singh Sachdeva, Regional Business Head, lG Electronics Greater Punjab, said the range is available with prices starting at Rs 16,990.