MP Tewari inaugurates Open-Air Gym at Panjab University
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Member of Parliament (MP) Manish Tewari on Wednesday inaugurated a new open-air gym at Panjab University in a program organized by local area Councillor Sachin Galav. The gym has been developed under the MPLAD Scheme. In his address, Tewari said: “I am truly pleased to see developmental works being carried out in public interest through the MPLAD fund. Establishing an open-air gym at a premier academic institution will benefit not only students but also residents from surrounding areas.”
IAS officers in Haryana can opt for UPS by Sept 30
Chandigarh: IAS officers coming under the National Pension System (NPS) in Haryana can now opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) till September 30, 2025. According to a letter issued by the Chief Secretary, the last date for sending the choice has been extended from June 30, 2025, to September 30. To opt for UPS, the officers will have to fill their option in the prescribed form and send it to the Services-3 branch of the Chief Secretary's Office via e-mail supdtservicesiiigmail.com.
Eligible people should not face any problem in getting BC certificate: Minister
Chandigarh: Taking cognizance of the problems arising regarding Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate in the state, Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary of Haryana to issue clear instructions to the officers in this regard. Delegations of various BC communities of the state had met the Cabinet Minister and told him that their children are facing technical problems through the Saral portal in getting a Backward Class Certificate (NCL). On this, the Cabinet Minister clarified that as per the notification of Haryana Government dated 16th July 2024, salary and agricultural income have been excluded from the income limit for determining the category of Backward Class (NCL). Individuals whose gross income is up to Rs 8 lakh fall in this category.
Hry Govt revises wage rates for part-time and daily wage employees
Chandigarh: The Haryana Government on Wednesday revised the wage rates for its part-time and daily wage employees. The increased rates will be effective from January 1, 2025. A notification in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. Two salary slabs have been created as per the revised rates. Under the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam, if the monthly salary of a part-time or daily wage employee is Rs 19,900, then his daily wage has been fixed at Rs 765, and hourly wage at Rs 96. If an employee works one hour a day in a month, he will get a salary of Rs 2487 per month. Similarly, if the salary of an employee has been fixed at Rs 24,100 by the Nigam, then his daily wage has been fixed at Rs 927 while per hour at Rs 116. If an employee works for one hour per day in a month, he will get a salary of Rs 3012 per month.
Eligible Backward Class Families to now receive Rs 51,000 as Marriage Assistance
Chandigarh: Haryana government has enhanced the financial assistance being provided to eligible families of backward classes under the Mukhyamantri Vivaah Shagun Yojana. The amount of shagun has been increased by Rs 10,000 for eligible families. An official spokesperson said that following the approval of the proposal by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the financial assistance under the Mukhyamantri Vivaah Shagun Yojan for eligible backward class families in the state has been increased from Rs 41,000 to Rs 51,000 for a daughter’s marriage.
Govt School students to get free coaching: Hry Edu Minister
Chandigarh: Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda on Wednesday said that meritorious students from government schools will now get free coaching to help them succeed in competitive exams like IIT, NDA, and others. The Education Department is preparing a pilot project for this purpose under which selected blocks will provide coaching to meritorious students after school hours, delivered by experienced government school teachers. If the project proves successful, it will be expanded across the state. The Education Minister was presiding over a review meeting with the department officers at Shiksha Sadan Panchkula.
MC Chandigarh cracks down on non-compliance with biometric attendance system
Chandigarh: Taking serious note of non-compliance in marking attendance through the Aadhar-based Biometric Attendance System, Amit Kumar, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh on Wednesday ordered the DDOs concerned to release salaries of all employees as per biometric attendance. This decision is aimed at identifying and eliminating ghost employees and ensuring accountability among the workforce, he added. The Commissioner emphasized that strict adherence to the biometric attendance system is mandatory, with no relaxation granted to any employee who fails to comply with the established norms. The biometric system has already been integrated with the salary disbursement process, linking attendance data directly to employee remuneration.
MC Chandigarh takes action against use of banned plastic at Apni Mandi, Sector 29
Chandigarh: In a surprise inspection conducted at Apni Mandi, Sector 29, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh took strict action against vendors using banned plastic carry bags. Following the directions of MC Commissioner Amit Kumar, a team of Sanitary Inspectors, led by Joint Commissioner Himanshu Gupta, issued 21 challans to violators found in possession or use of single-use plastic bags, which are strictly prohibited under environmental regulations. The Municipal Corporation is committed to promoting sustainable and eco-friendly practices across the city.
Delegation of Khatik Community meets Hry Chief Minister
Chandigarh: A delegation of the Khatik community from Haryana, led by the Social Justice and Empowerment, Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Welfare, and Antyodaya (Sewa) Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi, paid a courtesy visit to State Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in Chandigarh on Wednesday. The delegation extended a formal invitation to the Chief Minister for the state-level birth anniversary celebration of Sant Shiromani Durbal Nath Maharaj, scheduled to be held on September 6 in Hisar. Expressing gratitude to the Chief Minister, the delegation shared that the Haryana Government has allotted land in Hisar to the Sant Durbal Nath Shiksha Samiti Khatik Samaj for conducting social, religious, and educational activities. The delegation requested Saini to attend historic event on September 6 as the Chief Guest and also lay the foundation stone for the construction work on the allotted land.