Hry CM to flag off half Marathon in Rewari on Aug 11
Chandigarh: Rewari Half Marathon will be organized in Rewari district on August 11 in which Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will flag off as the chief guest. The winners of the half marathon will also be honoured at an event held at the Rao Tularam Stadium complex. The Rewari Half Marathon event is divided into three categories. The first category is a 21-kilometer half marathon, the second category is a 10-kilometer run, and the third category is a 5-kilometer run for fun. To participate in this marathon, registration must be done via email at www.rewarihalfmarathon.com. The winners of the 21-kilometre half marathon and the 10-kilometre run will be awarded. The winners of the 21-kilometre half marathon in first, second, third, fourth, and fifth places will get a cash reward of Rs 1.21 lakh, 1 lakh, 75 thousand, 51 thousand, and Rs. 11000, respectively. In the 10-kilometer run, the first, second, third, fourth and fifth place winners will receive Rs. 1 lakh, 75 thousand, 51 thousand, 21 thousand, and 11 thousand, respectively.
Natural farming is only remedy to restore fertility of land, says Guj Guv Acharya Devvrat
Chandigarh: Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Tuesday said that the land of India has become barren due to excessive use of DAP, urea, and pesticides for agriculture. The only remedy to restore the fertility of this sacred land is natural farming. Talking to Journalists at the Chandigarh Press Club, Devvrat said that like ordinary farmers, he used to apply DAP, urea, and pesticides on his farm in Kurukshetra. However, when a staff member became unconscious just from inhaling the toxic gas emitted by these chemical fertilizers, he realized the harm these poisoned substances could cause to the body. This led him to switch to organic farming, but he found that while it was not poisonous, it was quite expensive and did not yield significant results. He then turned his attention to plants that grow naturally in forests without any fertilizer or water and began experimenting. This led to the invention of Jeevamrit, a type of fertilizer that can be made without any cost using cow dung, essential pulses, jaggery, and earthworms. According to the Governor, he not only developed this process but has also been using it on 180 acres of land in his work area in Kurukshetra for the past eight years. Unlike pesticide-based or organic farming, this method is entirely natural. He mentioned that calling it zero-budget farming is more appropriate.He claimed that natural farming is so revolutionary that its adoption would not only strengthen the country's economy but also lead to significant improvements in farmers' financial conditions.
Rapid metro Gurugram sees significant growth in ridership and revenue
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad on Tuesday said that the Rapid Metro Rail Gurgaon Limited (RMGL) and Rapid Metro Rail Gurgaon South Limited (RMGSL) have reported substantial growth in both ridership and revenue for the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25. While presiding over a meeting with the Board meeting of Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited, he said that for the period from April to June 2024, total income surged by 10.49 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching Rs. 8.11 crore. This increase is directly attributed to an 8.75 percent rise in ridership during the same period. The number of passengers utilising the Rapid Metro network saw steady growth, with April, May, and June 2024 recording 12.20 lakh, 13.48 lakh, and 12.30 lakh passengers, respectively.
Announcements made by BJP Govt in Hry can’t be implemented on ground: Hooda
Chandigarh: Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday alleged that the BJP led Government is constantly making baseless announcements which cannot be implemented on the ground. He said that the announcement of giving MSP on all crops is also one of them. The former Chief Minister said while announcing MSP on all crops, the BJP government even forgot that the MSP is announced by the central government. “It is not in the jurisdiction of the state government. The state government also announced 15 such crops which are not grown in Haryana,” he said. “The truth is that the central government has not mentioned MSP guarantee anywhere in this year's budget, nor has it made any provision for it in the budget. Then on what basis is the state government making such an announcement,” he questioned. “If the BJP is even slightly serious about MSP, then the central government should immediately bring a bill in the Parliament as per the announcement made by the Congress, which should have a provision for MSP guarantee. The attempt to mislead the farmers through mere verbal promises will not succeed,” he added.
Officers asked to focus on regularising contract workers in factories: Minister
Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of Industries, Commerce, and Labour Mool Chand Sharma, who is also the Chairman of the State Advisory Contract Labour Board, chaired the board’s first meeting and directed the officers concerned to focus on regularising contract workers in factories. He emphasised that this would benefit not only the workers but also the factories, as it would lead to a continuous increase in productivity as well. The Labour Minister stated that the welfare of workers is a priority, and it should be ensured that they are provided with the right environment. He said that discussions should be held with factory operators about making contract workers permanent. He directed the officers to ensure that any factory employing contract workers through a contractor, but not registered under the board, should complete the registration process to avoid any inconvenience. Apart from this, all laws and regulations applicable to contract workers should be listed to ensure their full implementation.
Tandon requests to expedite process to start metro system in Chd
Chandigarh: The member of BJP National Executive Sanjay Tandon on Tuesday met Manohar Lal Khattar, Union minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, in Delhi and requested him to expedite the process to start metro in Chandigarh Tricity. In its letter submitted to the Union minister, Tandon said that over the past decade, Chandigarh and the surrounding regions witnessed exponential growth, leading to a surge in the demand for a reliable and efficient public transportation system. Despite the commendable efforts of the Chandigarh Administration to bolster the existing bus and road transport networks, the current infrastructure is unable to fully meet the escalating requirements of the populace. “Recognizing the urgency of the situation, we advocate for the quick implementation of a metro system as an essential alternative public transport mode. Therefore, we humbly urge you to address the escalating transportation needs effectively. We seek your kind assistance in expediting the necessary procedures for the proposed metro project," said Tandon.
Punjab tops in grievance redressal ranking across India
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has achieved a significant milestone by securing the top position in grievance resolution rankings across the country. Announcing this on Tuesday, Punjab Governance Reforms and Public Grievances Minister Aman Arora said that the ranking was declared on the basis of the Grievance Redressal Index developed by the Government of India for comparative assessment between states and union territories (UTs) on two key dimensions — timely disposal of grievances and quality of disposal. Data used for the Index covers the period from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. “Strict parameters were formulated for the Index, including percentage of grievances disposed within 30 days, percentage of grievances redressed and citizen feedback. Punjab’s score of 62.27 percent stands out amongst all states and UTs receiving over 20,000 grievances,” he said.
Punjab Closes Two More Toll Plazas on State Highways
Chandigarh: Punjab Public Works and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Tuesday announced that two toll plazas on the state highway Patiala-Nabha-Malerkotla have been closed on August 5, effective immediately. The Minister said that the collection of road user fee at toll plazas, located at Mohrana and Kalyan on Patiala-Nabha-Malerkotla were closed late Monday night, and the total collection from these two toll plazas was Rs 87 lakh per month. “The closure of these two toll plazas brings the total number of closed toll plazas across the state to 18, resulting in a daily saving of Rs 61.67 lakh for commuters,” he said, adding that in over two years of power, the Mann Government has eliminated tolls on a total of 590 km of state highways.