Haryana enhances Dearness Allowance
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has enhanced rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) by 6 per cent for State Government employees, who continue to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale or grade as per the 6th Pay Commission, from the existing rate of 142 per cent to 148 per cent of the basic pay, with effect from July 1, 2018. Haryana Finance Minister, Capt Abhimanyu said that this DA enhancement would have extra financial liability of Rs 127.90 lakh approximately per month. It would have additional financial liabilities of about Rs 1015.20 lakh for 8 months (from July 2018 to February 2019) to the State exchequer.
Pb releases Rs 322 cr for post matric scholarships
Chandigarh: On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, the Finance Department on Wednesday released Rs 322 Crores towards Post Matric Scholarships and Power Subsidy for farmers. A spokesperson said, a sum of Rs 172 crores had been released to Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities for payments under the Post Matric Scholarships scheme for 2016-17, with another Rs 150 crores given to PSPCL for agriculture power subsidy to farmers. The Chief Minister has reiterated his earlier direction to all the departments to manage their finances far more prudently, thereby ensuring financial discipline, besides cutting down any wasteful expenditure in order to further consolidate the state’s overall fiscal position.
DGP condoles DSP’s demise
Chandigarh: Haryana Director General of Police BS Sandhu has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of Vinod Kumar, DSP Kanina, who breathed his last on Wednesday following a cardiac arrest. He was 57. Sandhu described him an experienced, intelligent and capable police officer, who had joined Haryana Police as an Assistant Sub-Inspector on December 1, 1994.
PM to lay foundation
Chandigarh: On November 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones for City Gas Distribution projects in 63 Geographical Areas across India, including three in Punjab, heralding the availability of convenient and environment-friendly natural gas for residents. MP Prem Singh Chandumajra and MLA Narinder Kumar Sharma will grace the event which will stage live telecast of Prime Minister session from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Shaam-E-Daawat at JW Marriot
Chandigarh: Exploring the finer nuances of the culinary heritage of historical regions, JW Marriott Chandigarh will be laying out ‘Shaam-E-Daawat’, a royal evening feast celebrating the specialty cuisines of Awadh & Hyderabad. It will be organised at Saffron, the Indian fine dining at JW Marriott from November 23 to December 2. “Rich and flavoursome, the Nawabi and Nizami cuisines have much in common owing to the unmistakable Mughal influence. Resplendent in its aromas, flavours and visual appeal, the delicacies adorning these cuisines are a treat unlike any other,” said Naveen Handa, Executive Chef, JW Marriott Chandigarh.
Free mammography at Gurudwara Sec 19
Chandigarh: On addition to the facility of state-of-the-art lab, mammography facility will be available for one month free of cost at Guru Ram Dass Molecular Imaging and Diagnostic Center running under Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Sector 19 D here. SK Aggrawal, president of Guru Ram Dass Molecular Imaging and Diagnostic Center and Panchvati Charitable Trust told that every test is performed with latest technique and imported machines in this center. Every kind of lab tests such as ultrasound, X-Ray, DAXA scan, TVS scan, and other are available.