Haryana second in identifying GST evaders
Hisar: Haryana Finance Minister Capt Abhimanyu on Friday said that the State is at second place in the country in terms of identifying GST tax evaders. “Effective steps have been taken by the State Government to stop tax evasion and if anyone steals tax, he will not be spared,” said Capt Abhimanyu. He said that the steps, which were taken by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the first tenure to improve financial adjustments and economy, will be continued in this term also.
Last date for registration under Himcare scheme
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Health Minister Vipin Singh Parmar on Friday said on Friday that the date for registration under Himcare scheme has been extended up to July 10, 2019, so that maximum people could avail benefit of the scheme. He said that the people of Lahaul-Spiti and Pangi could register themselves under Himcare scheme up to July 15. He said that so far 6.5 lakh families of the State have been registered under the scheme and Rs 25.88 crore have been spent on providing free treatment facility to 24148 beneficiaries.
Haryana Education Min on UK visit
Chandigarh: Haryana Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma on Friday visited the House of Commons and the House of Lords of the United Kingdom. He also met Lord Karan Bilimoria, Chancellor of Birmingham University, one of the world's top universities. Sharma held discussions with Chancellor of Birmingham University and other high officials regarding the academic collaboration between Universities of Haryana and Birmingham University. Lord Karna Bilimoria assured him of help in establishing close relations between Haryana and Britain in academic matters.
Training in Malaud ITI to start from this session
Ludhiana: Punjab Cabinet Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday, announced to start training at Industrial Training Centre (ITI) in Malaud from this session. Addressing a state-level function to pay tributes to Bhai Maharaj Singh on his martyrdom day, Channi said that erstwhile government had established the ITI but failed to get it functional due to absence of needed approvals. “Now, we have completed all formalities and ITI will get functional from this session,” he said while asking the youngsters to take maximum benefit from this ITI.
Haryana CM wishes Paswan on his bday
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Friday wished a very happy birthday to Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan and wished for his long life. Chief Minister, in a message, greeted Paswan with heartfelt greetings on his birthday, and prayed to the God to keep him healthy and provide longevity.
Over 25 kg narcotics seized, 13 booked
Chandigarh: Under a special drive against drug-peddlers, Haryana Police has arrested 13 persons under NDPS Act on the charges of possessing more than 25 kg narcotics substance including heroin, smack, charas, ganja, chura post and ganja leaf across the State. Spokesperson said that cases under the provisions of NDPS Act were registered against them in different Police Stations.
BoI takes possession of School
Chandigarh: Bank of India’s (BoI) Charkhi Dadri branch has taken the physical possession of the school building of Shree Balaji Senior Secondary School in the account Shree Balaji Education Trust, situated at VPO Kalinga Tehsil and District Bhiwani. The school trustees — Pawan Kumar, Sajjan Kumar, Renuka Sharma, Phoolpati, Saroj, all residents of Kath Mandi, Meham District Rohtak — were unable to pay loan amount of Rs 3.08 crores (Rs 3,08,80,029.11) plus interest and other charges thereon as per demand notice served on them on November 6, 2015. Despite repeated reminders, the borrowers made no repayment, thus the possession was taken.
Holistic, growth-oriented budget: PHD Chamber
Chandigarh: Terming the Union Budget as holistic and growth-oriented, PHD Chamber’s former president Dr Ashok Khanna said that the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has taken care of all the sectors and new initiatives will boost economic growth. Speaking at the Live Budget Viewing Session organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Khanna welcomed that emphasis has been laid on infrastructure development and housing sector as these will lead to employment generation.
UT RLA to e-Auction vehicle registration numbers
Chandigarh: The registration for participating in e-auction of left over vehicle registration numbers of series ‘CH01-BX, ‘CH01BW’, ‘CH01-BV, ‘CH01-BU’, ‘CH01-BT’ and ‘CH01-BS’ will be started from July 8, 2019, 10 am and will continue till July 15, till 5 pm. The e-auction or bidding will be started from July 16 from 10 am to July 18 till 5 pm. Vehicle owners can register on National Transport website — https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy, and the link of the same is available on the Chandigarh Administration, Transport Department website: www.chdtransport.gov.in.
SVIET participates in Singapore Innovation Fest
Chandigarh: Students and Faculty of Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering and Technology (SVIET) participated in International Startup Event “Innovfest Unbound” recently held at Singapore. It was Southeast Asia’s Largest and most Exciting innovation festival. The organization, ‘Learning While Travelling’, organised “International Startup Enrichment Tour” to facilitate start-up founders to participate in the event.
UK Gatka Championship on Sept 21
Chandigarh: Gatka Federation UK and Guru Nanak Satsang Sikh Temple, Wolverhampton, has decided to hold this year’s seventh UK Gatka Championship-2019 at Guru Nanak Satsang Sikh Temple, Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, on Saturday September 21. Slough MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, who has been serving as the founder president of Gatka Federation UK for the last seven years, informed that in this annual national championship, more than dozen akharas (teams) from different towns would take part.