capt ANNOUNCES EX-GRATIA FOR KIN OF MARTYR
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday announced ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 50 lakh, to the Next of Kin (NOK) of Sepoy Lovepreet Singh (16 RR/11 Sikh) who laid down his life in the line of duty. The braveheart was on a patrol when he lost his balance and fell in a deep ravine in Surankot (Poonch sector), Jammu & Kashmir on August 20. Extending his sympathies with the bereaved family of the brave soldier, Capt Amarinder said that the soldiers utmost dedication to defend the country’s unity and integrity, even sacrificing his life, would inspire his fellow soldiers to perform their duties with far more devotion and commitment. Sepoy Lovepreet Singh, hailed from Village Mari Tanda of tehsil Batala in Gurdaspur district and is survived by his Father Subedar (Retd.) Jaswinder Singh, Mother Rawinder Kaur and a brother Sepoy Manpreet Singh, who is serving in 10 Sikh.
Himachal Govt increases subsidy on edible oil
Shimla: The Himachal government on Saturday enhanced the subsidy on edible oil from Rs. 10 to Rs. 30 per litre for BPL families and from Rs. 5 to Rs. 10 per litre for APL families for the next four months. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the country has witnessed a sharp increase in prices of edible oils during the last 2-3 months due to import related issues and these were beyond the control of the State Government. He said the State Government through the public distribution system was providing about 32 lakh litres edible oil to the consumers of the State. He said the State Government in order to provide relief to the consumers was providing a subsidy of Rs. 10 per litre to BPL families and Rs. 5 per litre to APL families on the edible oil. Chief Minister said that in a bid to further provide succour to the consumers of the State, the Government had decided to enhance this subsidy from Rs. 10 to Rs. 30 per litre for BPL families and from Rs. 5 to Rs. 10 per litre for APL families for the next four months. He said that this would ensure additional financial benefits of Rs. 13 crore to the consumers of the State during these four months. He said that this decision of the State Government would benefit over 18.71 lakh card holders of the State. He said that State Government has always been alive to the needs of the consumers and has taken various steps to benefit them.
honorarium of Anganwadi Workers increased
Chandigarh: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Aruna Chaudhary, on Saturday, informed that the state government has enhanced the honorarium of Anganwadi workers, Mini Anganwadi workers and Anganwadi helpers of the state. After this development, protesting Anganwadi workers and helpers from various parts of the State called their strike off at Dinanagar (Gurdaspur) with immediate effect and expressed their gratitude towards Chaudhary. The Minister said that Punjab Government has decided to increase honorarium as per it's 40 percent state share. "Now, 26074 Anganwadi Workers would get Rs.600 more per month, while 1240 Mini Anganwadi Workers will get Rs.500 more as increased honorarium and 26074 Anganwadi Helpers have been able to draw Rs.300 more as honorarium every month", said the Cabinet Minister.