60,000 students register to appear for NEET UG exam in Haryana
Chandigarh: Over 60,000 students have registered and are eligible to take the NEET (UG) exam on May 4 in Haryana. A total of 162 examination centres have been established across the state, with 60,687 students registered to appear. Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the state's preparedness for the examination. The meeting was attended by Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur, Director, Higher Education, Rahul Hooda, while Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education, Vineet Garg, all deputy commissioners, superintendents of police, the director of higher education, representatives from the National Testing Agency (NTA), and senior officials from the Education Department joined in via video-conferencing. The chief secretary underscored the need for seamless coordination between the civil administration and the NTA to ensure a professional, transparent, and incident-free examination process. He directed all deputy commissioners to work in close coordination with the NTA's city coordinators to finalise logistical arrangements and ensure the availability of all essential amenities at examination centres.
‘Aahaar Mitra’ app to be launched in Haryana today
Chandigarh: To promote transparency and public participation, the Haryana Labour Department will launch a mobile application named ‘Aahaar Mitra’ on May 1. This app will help users locate the nearest Atal-Shramik-Kisan Canteen and check service availability, get information about schemes, and give feedback, a statement said.
Officers asked to enforce a complete ban on "single-use plastic" in Gurugram
Chandigarh: Haryana Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Wednesday directed the officers to enforce a complete ban on "single-use plastic" in Gurugram. He called for a special campaign in key markets, emphasizing that any unauthorized use of this plastic should be penalized in accordance with the rules. Singh was presiding over a meeting with officers from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HPCSB). He further said that Gurugram is regarded as the economic capital of Haryana, hosting offices of numerous prominent companies and attracting top officials, both from within the country and abroad. Given this, maintaining a pollution-free environment in Gurugram is a key priority. While "single-use plastic" is officially banned in Haryana, he noted that due to a lack of awareness, it continues to be used illegally by many shopkeepers, malls, hotels, dhabas, and other establishments.
Chandigarh MC to launch "Swachhata Saptah" cleanliness week from May 1 to 7
Chandigarh: Focusing on rainwater harvesting system maintenance, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh will launch week long Cleanliness drive of rainwater harvesting systems throughout city from May 1 to 7. MC Commissioner Amit Kumar said that this dedicated week aims to spread awareness and ensure public participation in maintaining cleanliness, with a special focus this year on the cleaning and upkeep of Rainwater Harvesting Systems across the city. He said that the campaign will be launched under the theme ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidaari’ under Jal Shakti Abhiyaan 'Catch the rain'. The Commissioner emphasized the importance of sustainable water management, stating, “Maintaining rainwater harvesting systems is not just about water conservation, it's a civic responsibility. With proper cleaning and regular maintenance, these systems can significantly reduce water wastage and support eco-friendly practices.”
Ashima Brar appointed in-charge of Gurugram, PC Meena of Nuh district
Chandigarh: In a minor administrative reshuffle, the Haryana Government on Wednesday appointed Commissioner and Secretary of Cooperation Department and Managing Director of Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited Ashima Brar as the in-charge of Gurugram, and Rohtak Divisional Commissioner Phool Chand Meena as the in-charge of Nuh district in addition to their present responsibilities.