People's opinion sought for financial budget
Shimla: To know the opinion of people of the State regarding the financial budget 2020-21 presented by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on March 6, the state government has started a survey through MyGov portal. The CM had presented a budget of Rs. 49,131 crore for the year 2020-21 for which state government had invited suggestions from the people of the state. A spokesperson of the state government said that now the government intends to know that how well people rate this budget. Through this survey, people of the state can give their vote at https://himachal.mygov.in/ and the last date April 1. For casting the vote one has to register on Mygov portal and register email id and mobile number on the site.
Hry Police arrests 577 POs and bail jumpers
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has arrested 577 proclaimed offenders (POs) and bail jumpers during a special fortnight drive, which concluded on February 29, said Director General of Police (DGP), Manoj Yadava. A total of 330 POs and 247 bail jumpers were nabbed during the crackdown, which began on February 14. Among the arrested offenders, many of them were evading their arrest for a very long time. Maximum number of proclaimed offenders and bail jumpers (125) were arrested from Sonipat followed by Panipat (75), Faridabad (71), Karnal (33) and Gurugram (31). Our teams have launched a special hunt to send these offenders behind bars. The DGP informed, Police had arrested a total of 3423 POs and 4398 bail jumpers across the state in calendar year 2019.
657 health officers get appointment letters
Chandigarh: Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu issued the appointment letters to 657 Community Health Officers. Sidhu said, to provide primary healthcare services to the patients at their doorsteps especially in rural area, Punjab Government is converting all the 2950 sub centers of the state into Health & Wellness centers (HWCs) in a phased manner. The services in HWCs will be provided through Community Health Officer (CHO) along with team of Multi-Purpose Health Workers (male and female) & ASHAs placed at HWCs. Now, the state has a pool of 1582 CHOs, working in HWC/Sub-centers while total 1365 HWCs were already operationalized in the state. 925 CHOs have already been posted in these centers after imparting a special training program of 6 months, he added.
Hry STF seizes 1 kg 750 gram opium, two held
Chandigarh: Haryana Special Task Force (STF) has seized 1 kg 750 gram opium from a car in Hisar district and arrested two persons in this connection. A spokesperson said, arrested accused were identified as Mohit, a resident of village Mangali Surtia and Vinod Kumar of village Parta. The crackdown was made by a team of STF Hisar following a tip-off. Both accused were arrested from Muklan bus stand in Hisar district. A case under the provisions of NDPS Act was registered against the accused and further investigation is under process.
2 juveniles nabbed for vehicle theft
Chandigarh: The UT Police has apprehended two juveniles who were involved in various cases of vehicle theft in the city. A case was registered on March 17 under Section 379 and 411 of IPC in Manimajra regarding theft of Zen car following which two juveniles have been apprehended after investigation, said a police spokesman. The Zen car has been recovered from the accused. Tata Safari, Toyata car, an Activa have also been recovered after their arrest. Further investigation is on, the spokesman added.
UT Mayor launches reverse vending machine
Chandigarh: The city Mayor Raj Bala Malik launched Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) for plastic recycling at International Bus Terminal, Sector 43 here. The main goal under which the machine has been installed is to have a complete recycling eco-system for Chandigarh. The machine is having the capacity to recycle 2,000- 2,500 bottles per day. With the usage of this machine, people will get lucrative discounts from prominent eateries and clothing houses in the city. These type of machines have been installed at Sukhna Lake and Plaza area Sector 17 here.
Merit is hallmark of recruitment: Bahl
Chandigarh: Appreciating the announcement made by Punjab Chief Minister regarding filling up of one lakh Government vacancies in the next two years, Raman Bahl, Chairman Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board said that ‘Merit and Transparency’ have been the hallmarks of recruitment process under Capt. Amarinder Singh led Government. He said, the recruitment done through PSSSB in the last two years has been based on the said principles and the Board would endeavor its best to support the recruitment process in future as well by adhering to Chief Minister’s vision.
Ex-dy speaker Rikhi Ram Kaundal passes away
Shimla: Mar 17 (PTI) Former Himachal Pradesh assembly deputy speaker Rikhi Ram Kaundal passed away early Tuesday morning due to cardiac arrest, a BJP spokesperson said. He was 70. Kaundal breathed his last at his native place in Bilaspur district, the spokesperson said. Rikhi, a senior BJP leader, was elected member of the state legislative assembly five times from Bilaspur''s Jhandutta constituency. However, he was not allocated a ticket by the BJP in the last assembly elections in 2017. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, Union Minister Anurag Thakur, former CM PK Dhumal and state BJP chief Rajeev Bindal have expressed their grief over Kaundal''s demise.