‘Harak Rawat promoting financial irregularity’
Dehradun: Former chairman of Uttarakhand Purv Sainik Kalyan Nigam limited (UPNl), lt Gen MC Badhani alleged that Sainik Kalyan Minister Harak Singh Rawat was promoting financial irregularity in UPNl. “Being a chairman of UPNl he was putting hurdles in it so following the request of Cabinet Minister Rawat, Chief Minister Harish Rawat has removed me. He warned that if State Government fails to enquire my allegations then he would complain to AICC president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi,” he said.
Training PROGRAMME held for KVK scientists
Dehradun: In a six days training programme at Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training institute (SWCRTI), Dehradun Krishi Vigyan Kendra scientists were given tips on rain water harvesting and ground water recharge including other Soil and Water Conservation techniques to be undertaken before onset of monsoon. Dr PK Mishra, Director CSWCRTI, Dehradun stated that timely application of knowledge and technology pays manifold in mitigation of natural resource conservation problems and increase in crop production. Dr Charan Singh, head (HRD&SS) asked participants to apply their expertise learnt during training in a judicious manner so that natural resources of the State could be conserved and could support the production systems sustainably. A total 20 participants from almost all the KVKs participated.
PNB DOON CIRClE HEAD MEETS Chief Minister
Dehradun: Punjab National Bank (PNB), Dehradun circle head Ashwani Kumar Vats met the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat and informed him about PNB’s contribution in the State. The bank has opened its three circle offices and 221 branches in rural and urban areas of the State.
PNB is established its self as leading bank in Haridwar and Dehradun districts. CM Rawat appreciated the bank’s contribution in the State and appealed that this bank should play significant role in promoting horti-culture in the State.