STATE GOVT TO lAUNCH FOOD SECURITY PlAN ON AUG 20
Dehradun: The State Government is going to launch Food Security Scheme on August 20, on the occasion of former prime minister late Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary. This scheme will be launched by Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna at Town Hall in Dehradun, said Dehradun district magistrate while presiding over a meeting with district officers on Wednesday. He directed the officers to taken necessary steps for making this programme successful.
SCHOOlS TO REMAIN ClOSED TODAY DUE TO RAINS
Dehradun: Following incessant rain being experienced in the district, all the Government and public schools will remain closed on Thursday, said Dehradun district magistrate R Meenakshi Sundaram on Wednesday. He has directed the chief education officer Shiv Prasad Khali to ensure that all the Government and public schools remain closed on August 8. The CEO was directed to ensure that schools and block education officers are provided this information on time.
PRESIDENT INVITES VETERAN FREEDOM FIGHTER
Dehradun: Veteran freedom fighter Harish Chandra Dhaundiyal, son of late Dhani Ram Dhaundiyal, a native of village Awalakot, Kaladhungi tehsil, Nainital, has been invited by the President of India to participate in a reception organised to honour freedom fighters in New Delhi on August 9. The district administration has made all the arrangements like travelling for freedom fighter Dhaundiyal, said Nainital District Magistrate Arvind Singh Hyanki. Freedom fighter Dhaundiyal is expected to reach New Delhi on Wednesday, he added.
UlTIMATUM GIVEN TO PRIVATE SUGAR MIllS
Dehradun: Chief Secretary Subhash Kumar has given an ultimatum to the private sugar mills of the State to pay the dues of sugarcane owners within fifteen days. In a meeting held with the sugar mill owners of libberheddi, Iqbalpur and laksar, he asked them to pay the pending amount of Rs 174 crore as soon as possible. He also warned the mill owners that, in case they failed to pay the pending amount, the state government would be forced to take legal ction against them. The sugar mill owners have been asked to arrange for funds without delay.
CM GIVEN Rs 50 lAKHS CHEQUE FOR DISASTER RElIEF
Dehradun: Representatives of the All India State Government Employees Federation presented the Chief Minister, Vijay Bahuguna, a cheque of Rs 50 lakh on Wednesday for the Disaster Relief Fund. Present on the occasion was former Minister Navprabhat. Office-bearers of the All India State Government Employees Federation were KR Muthusundram, A Shrikumar, lallan Pandey, Manjul Kumar Das, SP Singh, PD Sharma and others. Officers and workers of the Provincial Division, PWD, Dehradun also presented a draft of Rs 1.8407 to the Chief Minister on Wednesday. It comprised their one day’s salary as contribution to the CM’s Disaster Relief Fund.