HP CM releases calendar of HIMFED,YSP University
Shimla: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday released the calendar of Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Marketing and Consumers Federation Ltd. (HIMFED) at Shimla. Chairman HIMFED Ganesh Dutt thanked the Chief Minister for releasing the calendar and gave New Year greetings to the Chief Minister. He also congratulated the Chief Minister for successful completion of four years tenure of present state government. Earlier, the Chief Minister also released the Kisan Handbook and calendar of Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (YSP University), Nauni, Solan. Vice-Chancellor of the Nauni University Prof. Parvinder Kaushal was also present on this occasion.
Chandigarh sees sharp rise in Covid-19 cases
Chandigarh: The Union Territory of Chandigarh on Friday saw a massive jump in Covid-19 cases as the city recorded 49 new infections. A positivity rate of 3.98 per cent was recorded as 1232 samples were tested in the last 24 hours, according to the UT medical bulletin. It stated that the number of active cases jumped to 170. Eight patients were discharged, including persons from home isolation who have completed 10 days and are asymptomatic, as per Ministry of Health guidelines. The cumulative number of cases in Chandigarh has reached 65,895 while the death toll remains 1,079. As many as 64,646 people have recovered from the disease so far. On the positive side, 12,243 Covid vaccinations were done in Chandigarh on Friday which is the highest in a day during the last four months, it stated.
Jail Superintendent Shamsher Dahiya suspended
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has suspended Jail Superintendent Shamsher Singh Dahiya in a corruption case. Along with this, orders have also been given to chargesheet him under Under Rule 7. An official spokesperson said that the Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Rajeev Arora has issued orders to suspend Shamsher Dahiya on charges of corruption. He said that during the suspension period Dahiya's head office would remain as the Director General of Jails, Haryana, Panchkula and he would not be able to leave the station without the permission of the competent authority.
Channi lays foundation stones of projects
Jalandhar: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday laid the foundation stone for initiation of development works worth Rs. 16 crore related to Dual Carriage Railway under Bridge in Urban Estate, Phase-1, and adjoining roads besides announcing Rs. 2 crore for the construction of Sant Prem Singh Lubana Welfare Society Bhawan. Out of this, the cheque worth Rs. 51 lakh was handed over to the society on the spot itself. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister lauded the role played by the Lubana community in bringing social awakening and economic prosperity of the country especially Punjab and announced that the 600 square foot land adjoining the Bhawan site would also be given to the society. Further, CM Channi also announced Rs. 10 lakh for the Sri Guru Ravidass Bhawan in Urban Estate.
Rs 50L ex-gratia, job to kin of martyred soldier
Chandigarh: The Punjab government on Friday announced an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50 lakh and a government job to a family member of soldier Jasbir Singh (26), who was killed during an encounter with militants. Extending his condolences to the bereaved family, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said Singh's utmost dedication to defend the country's sovereignty, besides safeguarding its unity and integrity, will inspire his peers to perform their duties with far more devotion and commitment. Singh hailed from Vain Poin village in Punjab's Tarn Taran district. He is survived by his parents, a brother and a sister. Officials had on Thursday said Singh was killed during one of the two encounters in Anantnag and Kulgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Six militants, including two Pakistan nationals, were killed in these encounters.
surprise inspection at Civil Hospital, Fatehabad
Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Friday conducted a surprise inspection of the oxygen plant, vaccination site, sampling spot in Civil Hospital, Fatehabad and took stock of the medical arrangements and also gave necessary directions to the officers present so that arrangements could be made accordingly for the treatment of COVID-19. Vij inspected Covid Care Centre, Ventilator, Vaccination Camp and Sampling Spot along with Oxygen Plant installed in Civil Hospital. Fatehabad. He took stock of the operational activities of the plant where 94 percent level oxygen was being supplied smoothly. After this, the Health Minister inspected the Covid Care Center and checked the ventilator himself by turning it on and expressed his satisfaction. The Health Minister directed the officers to make adequate arrangements in view of the possible third wave of Covid.