3 inter-state drug peddlers held in Hry
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has busted an interstate narcotic drug racket and arrested three persons from Sirsa district. The police also recovered 900 gram of heroin that was to be supplied in Rajasthan and Punjab areas, besides Ellenabad in Sirsa. A spokesperson said the value of the recovered heroin in the international market is worth crores of rupees. Arrested accused were identified as Amandeep Singh, a native of Punjab, Gurmeet Singh of Rajasthan and Nanak Singh, a resident of Ellenabad in Sirsa. Initial investigation revealed that they had brought the seized contraband from Delhi for supply in Rajasthan, Punjab and Ellenabad areas. A case under NDPS Act was registered against them and further investigation is in progress, he added.
Punjab assists 16 l youth for jobs: Dharmsot
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has assisted youngsters of the state in getting jobs and self-employment during the last four years, said Minister of State for Printing and Stationery Sadhu Singh Dharmsot while handing over appointment letters to two youths as clerks on compassionate grounds here. He said the government has facilitated more than 16 lakh youth for obtaining jobs and self-employment under the 'Ghar-Ghar Rozgar' scheme. He informed that the government has also launched "Connect Your Roots" program to reunite Punjabi NRI youths with the state.
Haryana Water Resources Authority met to discuss issues
Chandigarh: The first meeting of Haryana Water Resources Authority was held here under its chairperson Keshni Anand Arora and discussion was held on linking of the applications of the Central Ground Water Board Authority with the 'Haryana Water Resources Authority', setting up various advisory committees to resolve special issues related to water resources, preparing a management plan for effective control over waterlogging in the state. The formulation of a 'State Water Management Plan' for the sustainable development and conservation of water resources in the state was discussed as well.
Punjab Min greets panchs & sarpanchs on National Panchayati Raj Day
Chandigarh: Punjab Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa on Friday congratulated all panchs and sarpanchs and said for strengthening parliamentary democracy, we need to empower the Panchayati raj system. Bajwa said India lives in villages and the development of rural areas ensures the progress of the country. He said on this day, we must pledge to work honestly for the growth of the villages.
Sarkaria inspects ongoing relining of Rajasthan feeder project
Chandigarh: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria inspected the ongoing relining of Rajasthan Feeder project works at Sri Muktsar Sahib district and said that there would be "zero" tolerance towards any sub-standard work done by any contractor or agency.
He appreciated the pace at which works were being executed by local contractors but at the same time also warned the big construction companies which has slow progress and said that if the allotted works are not completed within the closure period, then the respective contractors or agencies shall be proceeded against as per conditions envisaged in the contract agreement.
Pb Govt postpones officers' departmental exam
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has postponed the departmental examination of IAS/PCS officers and other officers of different departments till further orders. A spokesperson said due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, all the officers are involved in COVID related duties, thus the government has decided to postpone departmental examination of IAS/PCS officers and other departments' officers, which was scheduled to be held from April 26 to April 30 at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Sector-26 here. 'Next date of examination would be intimated at least seven days before the examination schedule, he added.