Announcement again to set up sports academies

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by Haryananewswire
CHANDIGARH, FEB 27 Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today reiterated to set up boxing academy at Bhiwani, cricket academy at Jhajjar, football academy at Gurgoan, kabbadi and wrestling Academies at Rohtak. The State Government is actively considering to
set up a Sports University in the State. These announcements were also made last year.
He also also announced that India Women Hockey Team Captain Surinder Kaur would be appointed as DSP in Haryana Police.
The Chief Minister was addressing the playars on the closing ceremony of state level Panchayat Sports Tournaments organised by Panchayat department Haryana with the coloboration of Sports department at Bhim Stadium at Bhiwani today. About 2000 players included 600 women from all over state participated in the three day sport meet in which 13 events organised .
Mr. Hooda annouced that boxing academy in Bhiwani would start from April next and earlier it would be started in a private building and earlier it would be started in a private building and its building would be constructed in due course of time. He also announced that a synthetic athletic track would be laid in Bhiwani at cost of Rs. 3.50 crore. He said that with a view to promote sports in a bigway in state a new sports policy had been implemented.
With a view to promote rural sports in the state as many as 171 sports stadium were being constructed and out of these 96 had already been completed. The amount to be given in the Olympic games had been doubled and now players would get a sum of Rs. two crore for gold medal and Rs. one crore for silver and Rs. 50 lakh for
bronze medal.
Mr. Hooda revealed that during last five years a sum of Rs. 14.31 crore had been disburshed among the 4377 players of the state as incentives. He said that the amount to be given in the Commonwealth Games had also been increased to Rs. 7 lakh. 5 lakh and 3 lakh respectively for gold, silver and bronze medal.
While presiding over the function Chief Parliamentry Secretary Mr. Dharambir Singh said that the Chief Minister had a positive approach towards the games and this was the only reason that a number of stadium were being set up to groom the talent especially in the rural areas. He urged the Chief Minister that a synthetic athletic track should be set up in Bhiwani as the player had to go to Hisar to get
training. He also announced that next state level panchayat tournament
would be held at jind.
Member of Parliament, Shruti Choudhary urged the Chief Minister that sports kit could be provided at the village level and for this purpose a scheme should be formulated by the state government, so that the players of the state could bought laurels not for the state but for the country also.
The Financial Commissioner and Principal Secrataty Development and Panchayat department Mr. P. Raghvendra Rao and Deputy Commissioner Vikash Gupta also spoke on the occasion.
In the three day state level panchayat tournanments over all champion was adjudged district Bhiwani while district Hisar finished at second and Rohtak got third position. Atheletic men Bhiwani stood first and Hisar second and Rohtak third, women wresling Bhiwani first, Rohtak second and Faridabad got third position.
Wrestling men Bhiwani stood first, Hisar second and Jind got their position while wresling women Bhiwani team was adjudged first Hisar second and Karnal third. Kabbadi men Rohtak first, Hisar second and Faridabad third. Kabbadi women Hisar first, Jhajjar second and Kurukshetra finished at third position.
On the occasion, MLA Dadri Satpal Sangwan. MLA Barwala Ramniwas Ghorela, Financial Commissioner and Principal Secretary Sarban Singh, Commission Hisar Division B.S.Malik, IG Hisar police range A.K.Dhull, Director Panchayat Lajbir Singh, Former MLA Dr. Shiv Shankar Bhardwaj.
Ranbir Mahendra, Chattar Singh Chouhan, Ranbir Mandola.Sombir Singh, vice president of Haryana olympic Sandeep Singh and SP Shibas Kabiraj were also present.

Dr Malik flays CM’s pick and choose policy

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by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 27
While commenting on the Chief Minister’s largesse for ‘VIP’ college appearing in a English daily on February 27, Dr. M.S. Malik, IPS (Rtd.), President, Jat Sabha Chandigarh and Federation of Jat Institutions has appreciated the generosity shown by Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda for announcement of liberal grant of Rs. 92 lakh from Haryana Government and Rs. 11 lakh from Chief Minister Fund for a single VIP college falling within the Parliamentary constituency of his son.
Similarly, he also appreciated the liberal grant of Rs. 21 lakh announced from MPLAD scheme by a Rajya Sabha M.P for the same college at the same time, date and common platform.
However, Dr. Malik lamented a partisan approach of Haryana Government for adopting pick and choose policy for announcement and release of discretionary grants to private institutions for promoting sports and education.
He further urged that the state government should avoid such selfish approach and should not play politics particularly in the matters regarding promotion of sports and education. Such like parochial approach is not only prejudicial to the promotion of sports and education in the state but the same also demoralizes the budding youths of the state.
He further pointed out that no such levis/liberal grants has either been announced to such like institutions dealing with sports and education in areas falling in the districts of Jind, Bhiwani, Hisar, Sirsa, Fatehabad, Mahendargarh. Mewat, Gurgaon, Faridabad and so much so even the rest of Haryana in the last five years.
It has also been noticed that even the grants announced by various other former and sitting M.P.s of Rajya Sabha i.e. Sarvshri Harender Malik, Ajay Singh Chautala and S. Tarlochan Singh to Ch. Bharat Singh Memorial Sports School, Nidani Distt, Jind and other places in Haryana have either not been released and if released, partial amount was released on account of petty political interests.
So much so, that this particular School i.e. Ch. Bharat Singh Memorial Sport School, Nidani, Distt. Jind has attained international standards by producing more than 100 international wrestlers and other sports persons but this school has been deprived off technical and other infrastructural assistance i.e. non-providing of coaches etc. by Sports Authority of India and also by the Haryana government since the year 2005 due to political reasons.

TTD to set up Balaji Temple at Kurukshetra

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by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 25 Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Tripupati, Andhra Pradesh has decided to set up Balaji Temple at the holy land of Kurukshetra in Haryana and this temple would be a true replica of Lord Balaji, Tirupati.
This was conveyed to Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda
by the Chairman of TTD Mr Adikeshavulu Naidu, in a meeting held at New
Delhi today.
The Chairman of TTD had requested Mr Hooda for allotting land for the temple at Kurukshetra. Mr Hooda welcomed their decision and agreed to provide five acres of land free of cost to the TTD for setting up Balaji Temple at Kurukshetra.
The Chairman of TTD Mr Naidu said that besides being a replica of Lord Balaji Tirupati, the temple would also replicate the architectural and ornamental values of temple. The Balaji temple is likely to be constructed within a period of three years. The TTD intends to depict 10 Avtaras of Lord Vishnu, with Lord Balaji in the
sanctum sanctorum in the premises of the temple. This will highlight the historic and religious prominence of Kurukshetra and Lord Krishna’s role in enlightening Arjuna and the Hindu Dharma, in Bhagavad Gita.
TTD appreciated the gesture of Haryana Government, Haryana Governor, Mr Jagannath Pahadia, Haryana Chief Minister Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) for giving five acres of land to TTD free of cost. Considering the fact that a large number of tourists from this region visit Tirupati Temple regularly, setting up of Tirupati Temple in Kurukshetra will fulfill the
aspirations of devotees of Lord Balaji. TTD and KDB agreed to jointly develop holy places in Kurukshetra. The setting up of Tirupati Temple in Kurukshetra would further give fillip to tourist inflow in the region.
The Executive Officer of TTD Mr I.Y.R. Krishna Rao and TTD Advisor at Delhi, Dr A.Sankra Reddy were also present in the meeting.

HHB to hold draw on March 26, 27

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by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 24
Haryana Housing Board will hold draw of lots for the allotment of house/flat numbers for the houses constructed by the Board at Madlauda( District Panipat) and Dharuhera.
A spokesman of the Board said here today that the draw of lots for the allotment of house/flat numbers for the Madlauda colony would be held at Housing Board Colony, Madlauda at 11.30 a.m. on March 26 and for Dharuhera colony draw of lots would be held at Housing Board Colony, Sector 6 (Part-II), Dharuhera at 10.30 a.m. on
March 27.

Killing of Sikhs in Pakistan a crime against humanity: Dr Malik

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by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 23
Killing of innocent Sikhs namely Jaspal Singh and Mahal Singh by the so-called Taliban Militants in Pakistan is a crime against humanity whether it was on account of denial of ransom or refusal of conversion to Islam under coercion. This was condemned here by Dr .M.S. Malik, IPS(Rtd.), President Jat Sabha Chandigarh, Federation of Jat institutions and former Director General of Police, Haryana along with all members of the Institutions.
Dr. Malik further stated it is a matter of record that Indians staying across the Globe particularly Australia, Pakistan etc. either as permanent residents or students or bread earners are being threatened/killed. Hence they are feeling insecure. Even so much so Talibans committed loot and arsons on peace living Sikhs families in Pakistan and imposed “Jizia” last year.
Above all, Dr. Malik further disclosed that Jats and Sikhs are the “Bravest of the bravos” for defending the national frontier and always made more than 80% contributions for maintenance of security, integrity and sovereignty of our great Nation.
Thus, he further called upon the Government of India to remain more alert and sensitive for the safety and security of Indians residing in Pakistan and other countries. As a former Police Chief of Haryana he also expressed serious concerns over the threatened internal security scenario in the country and ever increasing incidents of killings of civilians and security personnel by Moist, Naxals and militants in different parts of the country particularly West Bengal, J & K., Bihar, Jharkahand etc. in the recent past during the months of January, February this year. Incidents of killing as per the latest available data since the year 2007 in West Bengal are on the increase. In the year 2007 more than 1565 such incidents occurred whereas it has gone up to more than 2200 in the year 2009. More than 450 civilians and 230 security personnel were killed in such incidents in the year 2007. Similarly, more than 580 civilians and 300 police/security personnel were killed in 2009 in West Bengal alone. Latest killing of 24 cops in Slida, Mitnapore Distt of West Bengal on 15th February is one the more ghastly and beastly act by Moist through dare devil attack on the West Bengal’s Eastern Frontier Fifles.
He further added it is quite pathetic to learn that the diseased brave cops were ill equipped with World War 2 Weaponry i.e. quite 303 rifles and were also ill trained visa-vis Moist who are highly motivated armed with sophisticated weaponry.
Thus, apart from the necessity of deep planning, coordination and execution at the highest level by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, all the security forces need to be trained, equipped with latest weaponry and safety devices so as to fight with grave menace to internal security in different states of the country particularly West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, J & K. etc. with firm determination and confidence.
Further, Dr. Malik with all members of the Institutions also expressed heart-stricken condolences to the members of the bereaved families i.e. both the Sikhs families in Pakistan, cops killed in West Bengal, 20 brave soldiers who were lynched during avalanche in J & K. and that of eleven innocent villages killed in Bihar.

Applications invited for Raman Research Scholarships

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by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 23
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra has invited applications for Sir C.V. Raman Research Scholarship for AICTE approved Science courses or doing Ph.D. on regular basis.
While stating this today, a spokesman of the University said that forms could be obtained from Assistant Registrar (Scholarship).
Applications complete in all respect should reach the office of Assistant Registrar (Scholarship) by March 8, 2010.
More details could be obtained from the University’s website www.kukinfo.com, he added.
DCRUST INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST), Murthal(Sonipat) has invited applications from diploma holder engineers for admission to 4-year B.Tech. weekend degree programme in various disciplines for the session 2010-11.
While stating this today, a spokesman of the University said that entrance test for admission to Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering would be held on April 10 and for Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering on April 11 .
He said that Prospectus-cum-Application form could be obtained from the office of Deputy Registrar (Academics) on working days w.e.f. February 25 to March 25, 2010 on payment of Rs 600 in cash or could be downloaded from the University’s website which should be accompanied by demand draft of the same amount or could be obtained through post by sending a demand draft of Rs 650 upto March 15.
Demand draft should be in favour of Registrar, DCRUST, Murthal payable at Sonipat, he added.
The spokesman said that in case of eligibility in more than one discipline, separate application form should be submitted for each B.Tech. discipline in which the candidate is interested for admission.
Admit cards for entrance test would be collected in person from venue of examination one hour before the start of the test. The applications should be submitted to the office of Deputy Registrar (Academics) by March 25, he added.

MDU notifies Ph. D. degree to 12 scholars

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by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 22
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak has notified the award of Ph.D. degree to 12 research scholars of the varsity.
MDU Controller of Examinations K.C. Dadhwal informed that MDU Vice Chancellor Dr. R.P. Hooda, on the recommendations of Board of Examiners and the Research Committee, has declared the 12 research scholars eligible for award of Ph.D. degree. These research scholars include- Pardeep Singh (Law), Krishan Lal (Commerce), Amit Kumar
Agrawal, Seema Kalra and Ravija Prakash (Education), Prem Parkash Mittal (IMSAR), Vikas Sharma and Vikash Kumar(Hindi), Jasmer Singh (Journalism & Mass Comm.), Rajesh Kumar (Psychology) and Sucheta Rani(Geography).
PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS FROM MARCH 4
Meanwhile, MDU will hold the practical examinations of B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.-I/II/III (Pass & Hons.) classes from March 4.
CoE K.C. Dadhwal informed that Practical Examinations will be held till March 19. He said that the date sheet of practical Examination has been released and the same
will be available on University website www.mdurohtak.com. He said that practical examinations in respect of candidates of Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) with the subjects-Geography and Psychology- will be held after the Theory Examination(s).

Interviews for school lecturers from March 2-4

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by Haryananewswire(Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 19
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) will hold the interviews for the posts of school lecturers from March 2 to 4. The HPSC Secretary said that the interviews for the lecturers of psychology and physical education (partly) would be held on March 2, for the lecturers of sociology on March 3 and for the lecturers of physical education on March 4.
He said that the interview call letters to the candidates were being sent separately. If any candidate did not receive interview call letter in due course, he might contact the Commission’s Office during the working hours three days prior to the date of interview.

Applications invited for MOs, ANMs and Staff Nurses in Yamunanagar

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by Haryananewswire
CHANDIGARH, FEB 18
District Health and Family Welfare Society, Yamunanagar has invited applications for the five posts of Medical Officers, 13 posts of ANM/MPHW(F), eight posts of Staff Nurse and one post each of Computer Assistant, Data Entry Operator and Information Assistant.
While stating this today, a spokesman of the Society said that the interested candidates should submit their biodata in the office of Civil Surgeon, Yamunanagar by February 26, 2010. The test/interview for these posts would be held at the office of Civil Surgeon, Yamunanagar on March 4, 2010.

Child Care Leave for Haryana Govt women employees

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by Haryanawirenews (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 17
The Haryana Government has decided to allow Child Care Leave (CCL) to women Government employees to take care of their children at the time of need whether for rearing or to look after any of their needs like examination, sickness, etc.
While disclosing this today, the Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that CCL might be granted for a maximum period of two years (i.e. 730 days) during the entire service to a women government employee for taking care of her two eldest surviving children below the age of 18 years only.
CCL would not be debited against the leave account but would be admissible when the concerned women government employee has no earned leave at her credit. The leave account of CCL would be maintained in a proforma and kept in the service book of the concerned employee, he added.
The Chief Minister said that the leave salary as admissible while on earned leave would also be admissible during the period of CCL up to 730 days. The nature of CCL would be like the earned leave, therefore, Saturdays, Sundays and Gazetted holidays, etc. falling during the period of leave would also be counted for CCL, as in case of earned leave. It might be availed of in more than one spell.
Mr. Hooda said that CCL might also be allowed to women government employee for the third year as ‘Leave not Due’ (without production of medical certificate) or it might be combined with leave of the kind due and admissible provided no Earned Leave should be in her credit at that time and leave salary during the third year would be the same as admissible while on ‘Leave not due” or leave of the kind due, as the case may be. No CCL would be admissble for third or next child irrespective of his age.
CCL might be sanctioned by the authority competent under the rules to grant earned leave to the concerned women government employee, he added.

Seminar on 'Climate, Carbon and Copenhagen'

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by Haryanawirenews (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 17
Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh will face serious challenges due to climate changes including scarcity of water and power, said Dr. Prodipto Ghosh, a distinguished fellow of TERI, New Delhi, and member of the Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change.
Addressing a seminar on “Climate, Carbon, and Copenhagen” organised by Society for Promotion of Science & Technology in India (SPSTI) at Panjab University here today, he said, that PHC region will face problems of freshwater in November to June, as well as increased pressure on electricity demand due to high temperature in summer, which could also mean a possible increase in incidences of malaria, dengue, etc.
Dr Ghosh suggested strict enforcement of Building Energy Code and environmental regulation guidelines for new structures, retrofitting existing buildings for energy efficiency and water conservation, mandatory water harvesting in all apartment blocks (new and existing) and Government/Corporate/Large” buildings, and promotion of energy service companies (ESCOs) to enable energy efficiency/water conservation measures to earn carbon credits.
Referring to the failure of Copenhagen summit, he lamented that none of the participating countries were serious about climate change, which were, in fact, indulging in economic negotiations and future trade patterns.
Inaugurating the seminar Mr Subodh Aggarwal, chief secretary, Government of Punjab, reiterated the need to take proactive steps to combat global warming.
Dr. G. Prasanna Kumar, Principal Secretary, Environment, Government of Haryana, in his presidential remarks said that our generation has already done great damage to the environment and we must take measures to reduce energy consumption and look for alternative sources of sustainable livelihood now.
Dr. Ashok Sahni, Fellow TWAS and Professor Emeritus and a senior scientist, however was more optimistic about the changing global climate as a consistent phenomenon, but affirmed that water being in limited supply on the planet needs to be conserved.
Shri Ashwagosha Ganju, Director, Snow & Avalanche Studies Establishment, said that the situation of water shortage in Himalayan region is turning grave and the efforts are on to improve the situation through measures like snow harvesting.
President of SPSTI and former Chief Secretary, Haryana, Mr. Dharam Vir said that society will work for promotion of science education at school level from class I onwards with sharp focus on learning through experiments and exploration, establishment of mobile labs and awareness programmes of considerable importance.
Mr. Dharam Vir said that society would launch science education programmes for schools and was in the process of short listing 25 schools for this purpose. He informed that after successful trial, more schools would come forward. Besides this, the society would also work with state governments, various organizations and institutions to bring desirable changes in science education policies and practices. He stressed that climate change was the greatest catastrophe that the world was facing today.
He informed that the Society’s mission was to encourage creative thinking amongst youth and inculcate scientific temper amongst them through experiential workshops in schools and colleges. He said that the increase in temperatures since the middle of the last century was caused by increasing concentration of greenhouse gases resulting from human activity mainly burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. The global surface temperature was likely to rise further during the 21st century.
Prof. Keya Dharam Vir, General Secretary, SPSTI and other distinguished guests were also present on this occasion.

March 5 declared holiday in Hathin (Palwal)

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by Haryanawirenews
CHANDIGARH, FEB 15
The Haryana Government has notified March 5, 2010 as Public holiday in the offices, educational and other institutes of the State Government, boards and corporations situated within the limits of Ward No.2 of Municipal Committee, Hathin (Palwal)
on account of bye-election to the ward to enable the employees of these institutions/offices to cast their votes.
March 5, 2010 has also been notified as holiday under Section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 in private establishments, factories, commercial establishments and shops located within the limit of the said ward to enable employees of these establishments to cast their votes.

Upper age limit for Haryana unmarried women in Govt jobs raised

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by Haryanawirenews
CHANDIGARH, FEB 15
The Haryana Government has raised the upper age limit from 40 years to 45 years for entry into Government service to unmarried women residents of Haryana.
A notification to this effect has been issued by the Chief Secretary,
Mrs.Urvashi Gulati. It may be mentioned that the upper age limit for entry into
Government service for widows, women legally separated from their husband, divorced women and women deserted by their husbands is already 45 years in the State.

Gurgaon to host National Club Team Chess

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by Haryananewswire
GURGAON, FEB 13
The Haryana Chess Association and Gurgaon District Chess Association will organize the 30th National Club Team Chess Championship and 8th National Club Team Chess Championship for Women under the aegis of All India Chess Federation (AICF) from February 21 to 27 at D.A.V. Public School, Sector -14 here.
Addressing a press conference here today, Haryana Chess Association general secretary Pradeep Gupta said that several teams from various states, corporations and Boards are participating. The National Club team will also be recommended by the AICF from the winners of the Championship for the World Club Team Chess Championship to be held at Abu Dhabi from July 21 to 28.
Several top brass Grandmasters, International Masters and Women Grand Masters of India are participating in the championship. Gupta further told that GM K. Sasikiran, GM Deepan Chakravorthy, GM S. Arun Prasad, GM S. Kidambi and GM Abhijit Kunte from Peteroleum Sports Promotion Board, GM Parimarjan Negi and GM Tejas Bakre from Air India, GM R. R. Laxman from Railway Sports Promotion Board and GM Sriram Jha from LIC have already confirmed their participation.
Tournament coordinator Naresh Sharma disclosed that all teams will consist of four players each with one extra player. The unique opportunity of the Title Norms is also available for the players in the championship. Sharma further told that there will be a cash prize fund of Rs. 1,82,000 and for the first time Haryana is hosting such a big event in chess.
The tournament will be played with FIDE laws of Chess in 9 Rounds under FIDE Swiss League System. Session of play & time control will be Team Swiss with a time control of 90 minutes each + 30 Secs increment per move from move No1. Top 25 Boards of the Championship will be covered live on our website www.haryanachess.com.
DAV Public School, Sector-14 principal Mrs Anita Makkar has assured full cooperation to make this mega event a grand success and memorable. Bharat Singh Chauhan, Treasurer- AICF was also special invitee in the conference. Members of the organizing committee Raju Verma, Sharmender Singh, Deshratan Gulati, Anil Parnami and Balraj were also present in the press conference.

Qualifications for steno-typists, stenographers upgraded in Haryana

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by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, Feb 11
The Haryana Government has upgraded qualifications for the post of steno-typist and stenographers in the State.
A letter to this effect, which is addressed to all the Financial Commissioners and Principal Secretaries and Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Divisional Commissioners and Sub Divisional Officers(Civil), has been issued by the Chief Secretary, Mrs.Urvashi Gulati.
As per letter, qualifications for the post of Steno-typist category for all Departments of Haryana Government will be graduation from any recognised university or its equivalent, knowledge of Hindi/Sanskrit upto Matric standard, Hindi shorthand of 64 words per minute and transcription thereof at 11 words per minute on manual typewriter or 20 words per minute on computer with commonly used word processing
software and the English shorthand should be 64 words per minute and transcription thereof at 15 words per minute on manual typewriter or 35 words per minute on computer with commonly used word processing software.
The upgraded qualifications of Stenographers would include graduation
from any recognised university or its equivalent and knowledge of Hindi or Sanskrit upto Matric standard. Also, the speed of Hindi shorthand should be 80 words per minute and transcription thereof at 15 words per minute on manual typewriter or 25 words per minute on
computer with commonly used word processing software. The candidate should possess English shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and transcription thereof at 20 words per minute on manual typewriter or 40 words per minute on computer with commonly used word processing software.
All the departments have been asked to amend relevant Service Rules
accordingly within a period of two weeks positively under intimation
to the Government.

Akshit leads Panchkula to victory

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by Haryananewswire
CHANDIGARH, FEB 9
A 13-member Panchkula badminton team, captained by Akshit Jitender, bagged gold medal in the 55th National Schools Badminton Championship held at Pune from February 1 to 4.
Akshit Jitender Mahajan, student of 12th class of Hansraj Public School got
two medals in All India Major Ranking in the age group of 19 years.
This outstanding achievement had provided Akshit Jitender an opportunity to participate in the International Badminton championship.
Deputy Commissioner and President, District Badminton Association,
Panchkula, Pankaj Yadav honoured the members of the team.

HOPB signes pact with SBI, OBC for education loan to study abroad

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Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 8
Haryana Overseas Placement Bureau has signed a pact with State Bank of India, State Bank of Patiala and Oriental Bank of Commerce to provide loan for education to the students abroad.
This was stated by Advisor, Foreign Education, Mr D. Ranjan at ‘Education Fair and Seminar’ organized by Overseas Placement Bureau in association with Haryana Employment Department at Sirsa today.
He informed that guidance about visa and passport would be provided to the students in the fair. Besides this, students registered by the Bureau have been awarded with certificates so that they could get easy educational loan. He said that any student interested in seeking education or employment abroad could register
themselves on www.haryanajobs.in or www.opbharyana.com. Other information in this regard could be had from these websites.
Mr. Ranjan said that representatives of different foreign educational institutes and universities had been invited in the fair. Today, representatives of various foreign educational institutes such as England, Ireland, United Nation America, Newzealand and Canada has informed about commercial and other academic courses run in their respective country.
He said that Overseas Placement Bureau which started its operation in the year 2007 had send off as many as 170 students abroad so far out of which 94 had been send for getting higher education and 96 for employment. He informed that bureau did not charge any fee from students. Besides this, Bureau also helps the students in getting educational loan.
He said that about 70 students had registered themselves in the seminar for getting education abroad. He informed that these seminars would run upto February 13. These would also be organized in Rohtak, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal and Panchkula.

CM releases Haryana Encyclopaedia

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Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda releasing the ‘Haryana Encyclopaedia’ at World Book Fair, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday. The Chief Editor of ‘Haryana Encyclopaedia’ and Financial Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Information & Public Relations Department, Dr K.K.Khandelwal, Editor Dr Shamim Sharma and other members of editorial team are also seen in the picture.

House allotment committee invites application

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By Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 5
The House Allotment Committee, Haryana has invited applications from Haryana Government employees working on regular basis at Chandigarh and Panchkula for the allotment of Type-II Government houses exclusively at Panchkula.
As per a letter issued by the House Allotment Committee, the employees who were drawing basic pay plus grade pay between Rs 12,901 and Rs 17,100 in the new scale as on 1.1.2009 are eligible for the allotment of these houses.
The Haryana Government employees who have already been allotted Government house of appropriate category at Chandigarh by U.T. Administration are not eligible for allotment of the Haryana Government houses at Panchkula. The employees of Boards/Corporations and of other autonomous bodies are also not eligible for allotment of these houses. The Haryana Government employees on deputation with
other Government/Boards/Corporations are not eligible for allotment of these houses.
Most of the houses of Type-II available for allotment are on first and second floor and once allotted house will have to be occupied otherwise the applicant will stand debarred for allotment of this type of house for a period of one year. No change of house from Panchkula to Sector 39-B, Chandigarh and vice-versa shall be allowed. Even the mutual change will not be allowed from Sector 39-B, Chandigarh to
Panchkula being separate criteria. However, change of houses from first/second floor to ground floor or from second floor to first floor will be allowed strictly on seniority basis.
The applicant who have applied earlier for allotment of Type-II Government houses at Panchkula and whose applications are still pending in the office of the Committee should apply afresh.

Governor to honour 26 Haryana Police officers

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by Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 2
Haryana Governor, Mr Jagannath Pahadia will honour 26 officers and officials of Haryana Police for their outstanding performance in a State level function to be organized at Haryana Raj Bhawan tomorrow.
A spokesman of the Police Department said that those who would be awarded with Police Medal included five IPS officers, two HPS officers and 19 other police personnel’s.
Those five IPS officers awarded with Police Medal included the then Managing Director, Police Housing Corporation, Mr. CP Bansal, Inspector General, Police Training and Research Institute, Bhondsi, Mr Sheel Madhur, Joint Police Commissioner, Gurgaon, Mr. Alok Mittal, Director, Sports, Mr OP Singh and Deputy Inspector General of State Vigilance Bureau, Mr Ajay Singal.
Among HPS officers, Deputy Superintendent Police, Mr. Rattan Singh and Additional Superintendent Police, Mr Arun Singh would be awarded with Police Medal for rendering their excellent services.
Similarly, Jai Narain, Harpal Singh, Surender Kumar, Jaipal, Mohinder Singh, all Inspectors, Indrawati, Ranbir Singh, Ravinder Singh, Bhim Sain, Lekhraj, Kailash Chander, Rajkumar, Lakhwinder Kumar, Nirmal Singh, all Sub Inspectors and Kulwant Singh, Pramod Chand, Ramkumar, Narender Singh (Posthumous), Vinod Kumar, all Assistant Sub Inspectors would be honoured with Police Medals for rendering their outstanding performance in the police department.

Bhupinder Hooda's advice to youth

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by Haryananewswire
CHANDIGARH, FEB 2
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today called upon the youth to follow the mantra of 3Ds in their lives which included dedication, discipline and determination so as to achieve success in life.
The Chief Minister was addressing the youth after inaugurating 25th All India Inter University National Youth Festival, on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee at Mahrishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. The festival has been organised by the university in collaboration with All India Association of Indian Universities and Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and has been named as “Rajat Utsav”.
Mr. Hooda said that about 1000 participants from 63 universities of the country were taking part in this National Youth Jamboree. He was of the view that such youth festivals particularly of national level hold immense significance for both the organisers as well as participants and such festivals provide an opportunity to the youth to compete and exhibit their skills. They also enable them to understand the cultural diversity of the country.
The Chief Minister said that the future of a nation depended on the character and education of youth. He said that National Youth Festival was like a literary cultural mahakumbh as the participants would not only celebrate the spirit of youth, but would also boost the spirit of fraternity and peace. Our rich Indian culture, no doubt, presents a pageant of variety of performing arts and skills. These are unique in the world. The whole world now recognises its potential power and influence he added. To get success in the life, the Chief Minister reminded the golden words of the great Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda as he had said, “ Stand up, Be Bold, Be Strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny’......‘Arise, Awake and Stop Not till the
Goal is reached”.
Mr. Hooda said that the government was committed to make the State an Education Hub. North India’s first women university named after great educationist Bhagat Phool Singh had been set up in rural area of Khanpur Kalan in district Sonepat and now a medical college too was being set up there to inspire women living in rural areas to take interest in medical education. A Rajiv Gandhi Education City was
being set up near Kundli in district Sonepat and it would have educational institutions of world class. The first phase of this project has been completed.
He said that the first academic session of Central University has already commenced in district Mahendergarh. There was a also a plan to set up a University of Animal Sciences at Hisar. Several other prestigious institutions are coming up in the State. These include a Sainik School in district Rewari, National Defence University in Gurgaon district and IIM at Rohtak.
Mr. Hooda said that Haryana Government was also taking steps to promote rich cultural heritage of the State. The internationally acclaimed annual Surajkund Crafts Mela showcasing the fascinating display of culture was inaugurated yesterday. Besides this Haryana’s has vibrant culture and the celebrations of such events strengthen our cultural fabric of the country. He appreciated the decision of the Association of Indian Universities to organize UNIFESTS under the
scheme for promotion of national integration.
The Chief Minister also released a news letter Nation-Fest 2010 Festival Daily News Bulletin. He also honoured noted music director Mr. Annu Malik by presenting him a memento on behalf of the people of Haryana.
Education Minister Mrs. Geeta Bhukkal called upon the youth to preserve and protect the ancient culture and heritage of their states.
She said that such type of cultural extravenga provides golden opportunity to the youth to exhibit their talent and skill. She said that this Rajat Uttsav will provide opportunities to the youth to learn about the culture of other States. She urged the youth to imbibe in themselves the unique culture to get success in life as India is a great country having unity among diversities.
Vice Chancellor of Mahrishi Dayanand University, Dr. R.P. Hooda said that Haryana had rich cultural heritage as Mahabharta was fought here and Lord Krishana delivered the message of Karam Yoga on the holly land of Kurukshetra. He said that Haryana State was progressing well under the sagacious leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
Secretary General of Association of Indian Universities, Dr. Beena Shah said that this festival was started in 1985 and now more than 349 universities were member of this association. She said that this cultural extravenga would prove a boon as the Youth from Jammu and Kashmir to Karnataka and North East to Maharashtra are participated in the mega Rajat Utsav.
Famous Musician Annu Malik lauded the achievements made by Haryana State and its people. He was of the view that due to the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda, all round development of the State has taken place. He reveled that he had come here to search for outstanding singers as the youth of all States had come here to
participate in this cultural fest.
Earlier, Mr. Bhupender Singh Hooda redressed the grievances of the people at Irrigation Rest House, Rohtak and directed the officers of various department to take prompt action an redressel of their grievances.

Haryana Inter-Power Utility Tournament

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by Haryanawirenews(Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 2
The 5th Inter-Power Utility Tournament will be held at Power Colony Sports complex, Panchkula from February 5 to 7.
Haryana Power Sports Group general secretary Sajjan Kumar said today that over 300 players of all the four Haryana Power Utilities viz Haryana Power Generation Corporation, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam will participate in badminton, Volleyball, tug of war, kabaddi, basketball, hockey and table tennis.
Lt. General (Retd.) O. S. Lohchab, Chairman, Haryana Power Transmission and Distribution Corporation will inaugurate the three-day tournament on February 5 and Vijayendra Kumar, Managing Director; UHBVN will give away prizes on the concluding day on February 7.

Surajkund Crafts Mela off to a colourful start

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Ny Haryananewswire (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, FEB 1 Internationally acclaimed annual Surajkund Crafts Mela got off to a colourful start as the Vice President of India, Mohammad Hamid Ansari inaugurated it at Surajkund in district Faridabad on Monday.
While Rajasthan is the theme State this year, apart from SAARC countries, Tajikistan, Egypt and Afghanistan have also put up their stalls in the Mela. More than 400 craftsperson from India, 31 artisans from other countries and hundreds of folk artists and dancers from far flung areas of rural India and dance troupes from Tajikistan, Egypt and Thailand are participating in this year’s mega event.
Accompanied by Union Minister for Tourism, Housing and Poverty Alleviation, Kumari Selja, Haryana Governor, Mr Jagannath Pahadia, Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and Rajasthan Chief Minister, Mr Ashok Gehlot, the Vice President went around the Mela.
Ambassadors of Tajikistan, Egypt and Armenia and Minister Counsellor(Commercial) Thailand were also present.
On his arrival, the Vice President was welcomed at Shekhawati Gate in a traditional manner. Rajasthan being the theme State of this year’s Mela, the Shekhawati Gate was adorned to give a white marble look and the whole passage was made to showcase Ghat ki Ghuni, a popular passage on the Agra – Jaipur road.
The Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda apprised the Vice President that 23 States of India had joined hands to put up this wonderful handlooms and handicrafts show. Mr Hooda that the Mela has not only promoted various arts and crafts, but has also provided an international market to boost the sale of handicrafts and artifacts.
The Vice President first visited the section displaying crafts from the SAARC nations and Tajikistan, Thailand and Egypt. He evinced keen interest in the items displayed there. He applauded the efforts made by Surajkund Mela Authority in organising the Mela and providing a common platform to the artisans of various countries and regions of India. Mr Ansari also visited the stalls of the theme State of Rajasthan. At Shilpi Sangner stall, Mr Ansari was presented with a shawl and a muffler. He was also warmly welcomed at the handlooms and handicrafts stall of National Awardee Gopal Prasad Sharma and Bagru Print stall of Padmashri Ram Kishore Chhipa.
Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda was presented with a gown and a cap at the Tajikistan stall.
Before reaching the Chaupal, the venue of the function, Mr Ansari also visited Apna Ghar and other stalls of different States. At the Chaupal, besides the traditional welcome for the dignitaries, there was also a show of colourful dances by various dance troupes.
Rajasthan’s dance in traditional costumes with song and music, Tajikistan’s ‘taji’ dance, Haryana’s ‘Phagun’ folk dance and Thailand’s traditional dance delighted the dignitaries and others present on this occasion.
After the cultural performances, the Vice President, Chief Ministers
of Haryana and Rajasthan, Union Minister, Kumari Selja and other Ministers from Haryana and Rajasthan were presented with mementoes.
During this 15-day Mela, there will be cultural programmes every evening by different States. There will also be a number of competitions like painting, kite flying, Rangoli, Mehndi and photography to encourage participation of students of various schools and colleges.
The prominent dignitaries present on the occasion included Haryana Power Minister Mr Mahendra Pratap Singh, Haryana Transport and Tourism Minister Mr O. P. Jain, Haryana Revenue Minister Mr Shiv Charan Sharma, Haryana Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Ms Sharda Rathore, Member of Parliament, Mr Avtar Singh Bhadana, MLAs Mr Anand Kaushik and Mr Raghubir Tewtia, Rajasthan Tourism Minister Mr Rajendar Singh
Guda, senior officers of Government of India, Haryana and Rajasthan including Secretary Tourism, Government of India and Chairman, Surajkund Mela Authority, Mr Sujit Banerjee, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Tourism, Mr Sanjay Kothari, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Haryana Mr Chhatar Singh, Financial Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Tourism Haryana Mrs Keshni Anand Arora,
Commissioner Gurgaon Division Mr T. K. Sharma, Managing Director of Haryana Tourism Corporation Mr S. N. Roy, DGP Haryana, Mr Ranjeev Dalal, DC Faridabad Mr Parveen Kumar, Rajasthan Tourism Secretary Mrs Usha Sharma.