Governor inaugurates book fair
Shimla: Himachal Governor Acharya Devvrat inaugurated the International Book Fair organised jointly by OKARD NGO, Language & Culture Department and Himachal Kala Academy at historic Gaiety Theatre here on Saturday. The Governor visited all the stalls exhibited in the fair and took keen interest in books. He said, books are centre of knowledge and give us contemplation, knowledge and understanding. He also expressed concern that the young generation is not so keen on reading books as they are now relying more on modern technology.
Haryana transfers one IAS, two HCS
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of one IAS and two HCS officers with immediate effect. IAS Vijay Kumar Siddappa Bhavikatti, Additional Secretary, Finance Department has been posted as Additional Excise and Taxation Commissioner relieving Nishant Kumar Yadav of the said charge. Among HCS officers, Pradhuman Singh has been posted as Deputy Secretary, Haryana Public Service Commission while Isha Kamboj goes as Secretary, Haryana Staff Selection Commission.Also, the State Government has given Anurag Agarwal, Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited the additional charge of Secretary, Power Department and Secretary, New and Renewable Energy Department, in addition to his present duties, with immediate effect.
National Archery & CRB Crossbow tourney ends
Mohali: The two-day National Archery & CRB Crossbow Championship-2019 concluded with the declaration of winners at Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura. The championship was organized by Aryans in association with National Archery Sports Federation of India on the occasion of 13th Foundation Day. In the felicitation ceremony, Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presented trophies and medals to the winners. Around 22 teams constituting 300 participants from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, JK, Rajasthan etc participated.