16 IAS and 3 HCS officers transferred in Haryana

CHANDIGARH, DEC 21
The Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of 16 IAS and three HCS officers with immediate effect.
        Mrs. Suprabha Dahiya, Managing Director, Haryana Warehousing Corporation, Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Director General, Consolidation of Holdings and Land Records and Special Collector (Headquarters), Special LAO has been given additional charge of Transport Commissioner and Secretary, Transport Department vice Chander Prakash who goes as Commissioner, Rohtak Division, Rohtak relieving Rajbir Singh of the said charge.
        Rajeev Ranjan, Secretary, General Administration and Administrative Reforms Department, Director General and Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment and Director General, Supplies and Disposals has been given additional charge of Project Director, Haryana State Resident Database Authority (Designate) against a vacant post.
        Vikas Gupta, Director, Local Bodies and Special Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department, Mission Director, State Urban Livelihood Mission and State Urban Development Authority has been given additional charge of Director, Supplies and Disposals relieving Rajeev Ranjan.
        Amit Kumar Agrawal, Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad goes as Special Secretary, Health Department, Mission Director, NRHM and Commissioner, Food and Drugs Administration vice S. Narayanan.
        Ashok Sangwan, Deputy Commissioner, Mewat at Nuh has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Ambala and E.O. for Management of Government Land in Excised Area Ambala Cantonment vice Mandip Singh Brar who goes as Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula and Chief Administrator, Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, Panchkula relieving Vivek Atray of the said charge. Also, he has been given charge of Managing Director, Haryana Warehousing Corporation relieving Mrs. Suprabha Dahiya of the said charge.
        Chander Shekhar, Director and Special Secretary, Development and Panchayats and Director and Special Secretary, Rural Development Department has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad vice Amit Kumar Agrawal.
        Jagdeep Singh, Managing Director, Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation has been posted as Director and Special Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs Department relieving Vijay Singh Dahiya.
        Ashok Kumar Meena, Deputy Commissioner, Palwal has been posted as Director and Special Secretary, Development and Panchayats and Rural Development Departments vice Chander Shekhar.
        Khetmalis Makrand Pandurang, Deputy Commissioner, Kaithal has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Mewat at Nuh vice Ashok Sangwan.
        Anshaj Singh, Director, Science and Technology has been given additional charge of Managing Director, Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation vice Jagdeep Singh.
        Nikhil Gajraj, Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Kaithal vice Khetmalis Makarand Pandurang.
        Mrs. Sharandeep Kaur Brar, ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Sirsa has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Sirsa vice Nikhil Gajraj.
        Ashok Sharma, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Faridabad has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Palwal vice Ashok Kumar Meena.
        Aditya Dahiya, ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA and Special Officer, APZ, Faridabad has been given additional charge of Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Faridabad vice Ashok Sharma.
        Among the HCS officers, Ms. Monica Malik, Additional Labour Commissioner and Additional Director, ESI, Additional Director (Monitoring) Social Audit (MANREGA) Rural Development goes as Additional Labour Commissioner, and Additional Director ESI. Also, she has been given charge of ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA and Special Officer, APZ, Ambala vice Aurbind Sharma.
        Aurbind Sharma, ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA and Special Officer, APZ, Ambala has been posted as Additional Director (Admn.), Secondary Education and Special Secretary, School Education Department against a vacant post.
        Kamlesh Kumar Bhadoo, Estate Officer, HUDA, Panchkula has been given additional charge of Additional Director (Monitoring) Social Audit (MANREGA) Rural Development vice Ms. Monica Malik.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Haryana Govt to organise five roadshows

Chandigarh, December 20
The Haryana Government has decided to organize five roadshows in the metro cities of Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad in the run-up to the ‘Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit-2016’ being held in Gurgaon on March 7 and 8, 2016, to project the state as a preferred investment destination, and attract both domestic and global investments.
          Stating this here today, Capt Abhimanyu, Industries Minister, said the Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal, would flag off the first roadshow in New Delhi on December 22, 2015. Besides, Pravasi Haryana Divas is also being organised on March 9, 2016 to attract investments from such entrepreneurs from Haryana who have set up business ventures abroad and in other parts of the country and are doing exceedingly well in their respective fields.
          The main aim of organising the Summit is to mobilise investments into Haryana by leveraging the primary focus on ease of doing business and enhancing competitiveness of industry by reducing the cost of doing business and promoting skill development, entrepreneurship and innovation under the New Enterprises Promotion Policy-2015. The policy also aims at uniform and balanced industrial growth with emphasis on medium and small enterprises to boost job creation in the state.
          The Pravasi Haryana Divas has been planned to apprise the NRIs of the huge investment potential Haryana has, and the vast scope the state offers for investment in varied fields, and draw them to invest here. The state offers ample opportunities of  investment preferably in the areas of  food processing, pharma, Information Technology, auto, defense production, aerospace, bio-technology, healthcare, medical education, skill development, Digital India and automotive. Besides, under the Chief Minister’s Swa-prerit Adarsh Gram Yojana on the pattern of Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, the NRIs of Haryana origin and renowned industrialists of the country would also be wooed to develop their native villages. With the state government playing the facilitator through ease-of-doing business under the new industrial policy, Haryana offers a fertile ground for the seeds of industry to germinate and grow into blossoms of rewarding returns, Capt Abhimanyu added.
          During the visit of an official-cum-business delegation led by the Chief Minister to America and Canada in August, 2015, to attract foreign investment, the state government signed five Memorandum of Understanding with Google for Digital India, Cisco for Smart City, United Technology for Skill Development, world’s leading company Applied Materials Inc for solar energy, Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology for cooperation in Medicare, healthcare and public health. Besides USA and Canada, opportunities to attract investment in Haryana from other countries would also be extensively explored during the Summit, Capt Abhimanyu added.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Gita Jayanti Samaroh to be an international affair

CHANDIGARH, DEC 20
 Haryana Chief Minister  Manohar Lal, said that the Kurukshetra Mahotsava - Gita Jayanti Samaroh would be celebrated at international level in Kurukshetra next year onwards. He added that Gita Jayanti holds particular significance for Haryana in the same way that Pongal is an important festival of Tamil Nadu, Chhat Puja in Bihar and Baisakhi and Gurpurab in Punjab. Keeping this in view, the Haryana Government has decided to celebrate the Mahotsava on a grander scale, he added.
        The Chief Minister was addressing the gathering during the District-level Gita Jayanti Samaroh in Ambala today.
          He said that people should work selflessly for the society without expecting anything in return and should take inspiration from lessons of the Gita. He said that value-based education is vital for developing children as good human beings who would work for the society. As getting a degree is not sufficient for their all-round development, the Haryana Government has decided to include shlokas of the Gita in the school syllabus.
          He also inaugurated the exhibition near old Civil Hospital and said that such exhibitions allow people to gain information and understand the Government’s policies and programmes launched for their benefit.
        Later, the Chief Minister offered prayers at the local Naurangia Talab which holds religious and historical importance and performed ‘Deep Daan’. He said that the State Government has made available a sum of Rs 3.50 crore for the renovation of Naurangia Talab.
        Speaking on the occasion, the Health Minister, Mr. Anil Vij, thanked the Chief Minister for gracing the Samaroh. He added that Gita is the essence of life and gives the message of public service without any self interest.
        Others present on the occasion included Minister of State for Mines and Geology, Mr. Nayab Singh Saini, MP, Mr. Rattan Lal Kataria, MLAs, Mr. Aseem Goyal and Mrs. Santosh Chauhan Sarwan and Swami Gyananand.
YAGYA FOR SELF-PURIFICATION
Chandigarh, December 20 – Haryana Governor, Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, said that ‘yagya’ is the best process for self-purification.
        The Governor was addressing the gathering after performing yajana in ‘5151 Kundiya Jan Chetna Mahayagya’ at Theme Park in Kurukshetra today. This Mahayagya was organised as a part of the State-level Kurukshetra Mahotsava – Gita Jayanti Samaroh.
        Union Defence Minister, Rao Inderjit Singh and Haryana Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Krishan Kumar Bedi also participated in the Mahayagya.

===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

All civil hospitals in Haryana to be upgraded: CM

CHANDIGARH, DEC 18
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that Civil Hospital of every district would be upgraded to 300 beds so as to meet the initial requirement for opening a Medical College in each district.
          The Chief Minster was speaking after inaugurating five-day 75th annual conference of Association of Surgeons of India (ASICON-2015) at Gurgaon today.
          The Chief Minister said that a Medical College would be opened in all 21 districts to meet the requirement of doctors in the state. With the establishment of these Medical Colleges, the state would get about 2000 doctors every year.
          As per the norms of World Health Organization (WHO), there should be one doctor on a population of 1000 and presently Haryana is lagging behind in this direction. However, Haryana is far ahead as compared to country’s ratio. Haryana’s population is about 2.5 crore according to  which there should be 25000 doctors in the state as per WHO norms but presently 10000 doctors are serving in the state. A medical college in each district would be opened to fill this gap and this would be achieved during the tenure of the present government. He said that recently 380 new doctors have been joined in the state.
          He said that recently foundation stone of a private medical collage named after Maharaja Agrasen was laid in Bahadurgarh in district Jhajjar. Similarly, there is a plan to open a medical college in Bhiwani and Kalpana Chawla Medical University is also being set up in Karnal. Not only this, Krishna Government Ayurvedic Collage, Kurukshetra would be upgraded to the level of University. He said that bhoomi pujan of country’s largest National Cancer Institute, being set up at AIIMS-II campus, Badhsa, Jhajjar, have also been performed. A proposal to open a medical college of AIIMS at village Manethi in district Rewari has also been sent to Central government. AIIMS-II would be connected with National Highway so as to provide better road connectivity.
          The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of happiness that India has almost become polio free and going to be leprosy free. Now there is a need to make the country TB free. In this direction, TB free Haryana campaign had been launched from Gurgaon.
PWD (B&R) Minister Rao Narbir Singh and Chief Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Kamal Gupta, Secretary of the Association Dr. Madhu Shekhar  also spoke on this occasion.
          MLAs Mr. Tajpal Tanwar, Mr. Sukhwinder Mandhi, Mrs. Bimla Choudhry and other dignitaries were also present on this occasion.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Haryana Government notifies public holidays

CHANDIGARH, DEC 15
The Haryana Government has notified the schedule of holidays to be observed as public holidays in the public offices under the State government during the calendar year 2016. The Government has also notified the holidays to be observed as public holidays in the State (Except Judicial Courts, in Haryana) within the meaning of section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.
            While stating this here today, an official spokesman said that a notification has been issued by General Administration Department in this regard.
            He said that the besides all Sundays and Saturdays, the holidays which would be observed as public holidays in the public offices included Republic Day on January 26, Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti and Basant Panchmi on February 12, Guru Ravidas’s Birthday on February 22, Maharishi Dayanand Sarswati Jayanti on March 4, Maha Shivratri on March 7, Shaheedi Diwas of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on March 23, Holi on March 24, Vaisakhi on April 13, Dr. B.R Ambedkar’s Jayanti on April 14, Ram Navami on April 15, Mahavir Jayanti on April 20, Lord Parshu Ram Jayanti on May 9, Maharana Partam Jayanti on June 7, Sant Kabir Jayanti on June 20, Id-ul-Fitr on July 6, Independence Day on August 15, Janmashtami on August 25, Id-ul-Juha (Bakrid) on September 12, Haryana’s Heroes’ Martydom Day on September 23, Dussehra on October 11, Muharram on October 12, Haryana Day and Vishavkarma Day on November 1, Guru Nanak’s Birthday on November 14, Milad-un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) on December 13 and Shaheed Udham Singh’ Birthday on December 26.
            The spokesman said that the festivals and occasions which falls on the closed day and have been excluded from the list included Budh Purnima on May 21, Shaheed Udham Singh’s Martydom Day (R.H.) on July 31, Teej on September 4, Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti on October 1, Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday on October 2, Maharishi Valmiki’s Birthday on October 16, Diwali on October 30, Chhath Puja (R.H.) on November 6 and Christmas Day on December 25. He said that besides these holidays employees may be allowed any two holidays to be chosen out of the Restricted Holidays. These included Good Friday on March 25, Guru Arjan Dev’s Martyrdom Day on June 8, Raksha Bandhan on August 18, Karwa Chauth on October 19, Goverdhan Puja on October 31 and Guru Teg Bahadur’s Martyrdom Day on November 24.
            He said that holidays to be observed as public holidays in the State (Except Judicial Courts, in Haryana) within the meaning of section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 included all Sundays, Republic Day on January 26, Guru Ravidas’s Birthday on February 22, Maha Shivratri on March 7, Holi on March 24, Annual Closing of Bank Account (Ist working day of April) on April 1, Dr. B.R Ambedkar’s Jayanti on April 14, Mahavir Jayanti on April 20, Budh Purnima on May 21, Id-ul-Fitr on July 6, Independence Day on August 15, Janmashtami on August 25, Dussehra on October 11 and Guru Nanak’s Birthday on November 14.
----balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Panchayat General Elections in Haryana announced

CHANDIGARH, DEC 15
The Haryana State Election Commission has announced the schedule for the 5th Panchayat General Elections as per which Panchayat  elections in Haryana will be held in three phases — January 10, January 17  and January  24, 2016.
          The schedule for the 5th panchayat general elections was announced by the State Election Commissioner Mr Rajiv Sharma while addressing a press conference at Panchkula. With announcement of the elections, the model code of conduct has come into force in the area of panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) where the polls will be conducted. The election process would be completed by February 15, 2016.
          He said that as the Supreme Court has upheld the new Panchati Raj Amendment Act – 2015, now the elections to the PRIs would be held as per the new Act. He said that the candidates who have already filed the nominations as per the amended Act need not to file fresh nominations,but have to file a fresh declrations or affidavit along with the required documents before the Returning Officer concerned during the period specified for the same.
                    He added that election programme has been announced for panches, sarpanches  of gram panchayats except for gram panchayat except for gram panchayat chhachraulli, Radhur, Sadhur of district Yamunanagar,Sudhiwas, Tosham of district Bhiwani, Chandu Budedha, Wazipur of district Gurgaon, Nissing (Rural) of district Karnal, Berwal Nandla of district Panchkula, Jakhal Mandi of district Fatehabad, Hassanpur of district Palwal, Samalkha of district Kurukshetra and Firozepur Jhirka (Rural) of district Mewat) and members of all Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads.
          Mr Sharma said that the poll to elect panches, sarpanches of gram panchayats and members of panchayat samitis would be held in three phases. There are a total of 6,198  gram panchayats, 126 panchayat samitis and 21 zila parishads in the State. Elections would be conducted for 416 members of 21  Zila Parishads,  3001 posts of 126 panchayat samitis, and 6,198 posts  and 62,492  posts of sarpanches and panches, respectively.
 The State Election Commissioner said that all preparations have been made to ensure the conduct of fair and peaceful elections. As many as 21,475 polling booths have been set up, of which 4,337 have been identified  as hyper sensitive and 4,159 as sensitive. He said that special arrangements would be made at these polling stations by the district administration concerned. He said that approval has also been given by the State Election Commission to conduct videography at hypersensitive polling booths.
Mr Sharma said that the notification for the first phase of the elections would be issued on December 17, that of phase two would be issued on December 23  and of phase three would be issued on December 30 , 2015.  He added that in the first phase, nominations could be filed from December 23 to December 29, 2015 and during the same period the affidavit or declarations would be furnished by the candidates to the concerned Returning Officers. Scrutiny of nomination papers would be held on December 30 and the last date of withdrawal would be January 1, 2016. Symbols to the contesting candidates would be allotted on January 1 and the list of contesting candidates would also be made public on the same day.
Similarly, in the second phase, notification would be issued on December 23, 2015. Nominations could be filed from December 30  to January 4, 2016 and during the same period the affidavit or declarations would be furnished by the candidates to the concerned Returning Officers. Scrutiny of nomination papers would be held on January 5, 2016 and the last date of withdrawal would be January 7, 2016. Symbols to the contesting candidates would be allotted on January 7 and the list of contesting candidates would also be made public on the same day. In the third phase, notification would be issued on December 30. Nominations could be filed from January 5 to January9 and during the same period the affidavit or declarations would be furnished by the candidates to the concerned Returning Officers. Scrutiny of nomination papers would be held on January 11, 2016 and the last date of withdrawal would be January 13, 2016. Symbols to the contesting candidates would be allotted on January 13 and the list of contesting candidates would also be made public on the same day.
Mr Sharma said while elections for sarpanch and members of zila parishad would be conducted through EVMs, ballot paper would be used for elections for panches and members of panchayat samitis. He added that it was for the first time that EVMs would be used for elections for members of panchayat samitis in districts Panchkula and Rewari. He said that counting of votes for the Panches and Sarpanches would be taken up on the same day at the polling stations itself, whereas, the counting of votes for election to the offices of Members Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad would be taken up on January 28, 2016 at the place specified by concerned District Election Officer (P). The  casting of ballot would be conducted from 7:30 am to  4 pm.
Mr Sharma said that 1,10,09,317 people were eligible to cast their ballot in these elections, of which 59,04,696 are men and 51,04,621 are women. More than one lakh workers would be deputed for the conduct of the election process. To ensure peaceful and secure conduct of elections in the State, requests have been sent to Director General of Police and Home Secretary to deploy personnel of Haryana Police, Haryana Armed Police and Home Guards.
He added that general and election expenditure supervisors would also be appointed. Officers of the level of senior Indian Administrative Services and Haryana Civil Services Officers would be appointed as general supervisors, and officers from the Excise and Taxation Department would be appointed as election expenditure supervisors.
Giving information about election expenses of candidates, Mr Sharma said that the Election Commission had increased the limit on election expenditure. The expenditure limit for panches has been increased to Rs 10,000, for gram panchayats with fewer than 15 members it has been increased to Rs 30,000 and for those with more than 15 members, it has been increased to Rs 50,000.
Similarly, Rs one lakh has been set as the expenditure limit for members of panchayat samitis and expenditure limit of Rs two lakh has been set for members of zila parishads. Mr. Sharma said that for a panch belonging to general category, the nomination fee would be Rs 100, and it would be Rs 40 for those belonging to Scheduled Castes or Backward Classes. Similarly, for sarpanches and members of panchayat samitis and zila parishads belonging to general category and Scheduled Castes or Backward Classes, it would be Rs 200 and Rs 100, Rs 300 and Rs 150 and Rs 400 and Rs 200, respectively.
In reply to a question, Mr Sharma said that however, election of Member  Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad could be contested on party symbol.  Three political parties namely Bahujan Samaj Party, SAD and CPIM have written to the Commission expressing their desire to contest election on party symbol. Regarding educational qualifications of the contesting candidates, Mr Sharma said that list of recognized schools have been uploaded on the website of Board of School Education Haryana. Apart from this, Education Department has been asked to depute a officer in the Commission office to verify the certificates of contesting candidates.
====balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Haryana Govt transfers 16 IAS and 4 HCS officers

CHANDIGARH, DEC 14
The Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of 16 IAS and four HCS officers with immediate effect.
Sudhir Rajpal, Principal Secretary, Cooperation, has been posted as Managing Director, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation and Managing Director, Haryana Financial Corporation, vice Vineet Garg.
        Anurag Rastogi, Principal Secretary, Environment, Monitoring and Coordination, has been posted as Principal Secretary, Cooperation, in addition to his present duties, vice Sudhir Rajpal.
        Vineet Garg, Managing Director, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation and Managing Director, Haryana Financial Corporation, has been posted as Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam, vice Ashima Brar.
Sandeep Garg, Director General and Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Chief Executive, Khadi and Village Industries Board, Advisor and Secretary, Civil Aviation, has been posted as Secretary, Home-II, and Joint Commissioner, Gurdwara Elections Commission, relieving Geeta Bharti (HCS) of the said additional charge.
Arun Kumar Gupta, Director General, Town and Country Planning, Secretary, Town and Country Planning and Urban Estates, Director General and Secretary, Mines and Geology, has been posted as Advisor and Secretary, Civil Aviation, in addition to his present duties, vice Sandeep Garg.
Pankaj Agarwal, Director and Special Secretary, Urban Local Bodies, Mission Director, State Urban Livelihood Mission and State Urban Development Authority, has been posted as Registrar, Cooperative Societies, vice Vijay Singh Dahiya of the said charge.
Vikas Gupta, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Gurgaon, has been posted as Director and Special Secretary, Urban Local Bodies, Mission Director, State Urban Livelihood Mission and State Urban Development Authority, vice Pankaj Agarwal.
Vijay Singh Dahiya, Registrar, Cooperative Societies, and Managing Director, Haryana Agro Industries Corporation, has been posted as Managing Director, Haryana Agro Industries Corporation and Director and Special Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs, relieving Jagdeep Singh of the said additional charge.
Amneet P. Kumar, Director and Special Secretary, Women and Child Development, Managing Director, Women Development Corporation and Secretary, Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, has been posted as Chief Executive, Khadi and Village Industries Board, vice Sandeep Garg.
T.L. Satyaprakash, Chief Vigilance Officer, HUDA, Deputy Commissioner, Gurgaon, Chief Administrator, Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Shrine Board, Gurgaon and Special Officer for the ‘Happening India-Investors Meet’ to be held in February, 2016, has been posted as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Gurgaon, in addition to his present duties, vice Vikas Gupta.
Ashima Brar, Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam, has been posted as Director and Special Secretary, Women and Child Development, Managing Director, Women Development Corporation and Secretary, Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, vice Amneet P. Kumar.
Phool Chand Meena, Administrator, HUDA, Faridabad and Additional Director, Urban Estates, Faridabad, has been posted as Managing Director, Federation of Cooperative Sugar Mills Ltd. (Sugarfed), vice Hardeep Singh (HCS).
Vivek Atray, Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, and Chief Administrator, Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board, Panchkula, has been posted as Director and Special Secretary, Industries and Commerce, in addition to his present duties, vice Sandeep Garg.
Anshaj Singh, Administrator, HUDA, Gurgaon and Additional Director, Urban Estates, Gurgaon has been posted as Director, Science and Technology, relieving Apoorva Kumar Singh, of the said additional charge.
Garima Mittal, ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Palwal, has been posted as Administrator, HUDA, Faridabad and Additional Director, Urban Estates, Faridabad, vice Phool Chand Meena.
Vijaykumar Siddappa Bhavikatti, ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Hisar, has been posted as ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Fatehabad, in addition to his present duties, vice Rajesh Jogpal (HCS).
The four HCS officers who have been issued transfer and posting orders include Hardeep Singh, Managing Director, Federation of Sugar Mills Ltd. (Sugarfed) who has been posted as Administrator, HUDA, Gurgaon and Additional Director, Urban Estates, Gurgaon, vice Anshaj Singh.
R.S. Verma, ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Mahendragarh at Narnaul, has been posted as Special Secretary, Science and Technology against a vacant post and ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Mahendragarh at Narnaul.
Yashendra Singh, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Additional Labour Commissioner, Gurgaon, against a vacant post.
Rajesh Jogpal, ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Fatehabad, has been posted as ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Palwal, vice Garima Mittal.
 =====balbirsingh227@gmail.com

10 IPS and 22 HPS officers transferred in Haryana

CHANDIGARH, DEC 14
The Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of 10 IPS and 22 HPS officers with immediate effect.
        P.S. Ranga, IGP/RTC Bhondsi, has been posted as IG/PTC Suneria, relieving Shrikant Jadhav, IGP/Rohtak Range of his additional charge.
        Dr. Suman Manjri, IG/HPA Madhuban, has been posted as IG/SCRB Madhuban with additional charge of IG/HPA Madhuban, against vacancy and relieving K.K. Sindhu, Director HPA of additional charge of Director, SCRB.
        Dr. C.S. Rao, IGP/Administration, has been posted as IGP/Law and Order.
        Sanjay Kumar, on promotion, has been posted as IGP/Administration.
        Jagdish Chander Nagar, DIG/IRB, has been posted as Joint CP, Faridabad against vacancy.
Jashandeep Singh Randhawa, ASP/Hansi, has been posted as DCP (Urban) Ambala.
Astha Modi, Himanshu Garg, Waseem Akram and Ganga Ram Punia, have been posted as ACP/Faridabad, ASP/Ferozpur Zhirka, ASP/Narwana and ASP/Hqrs. Fatehabad, respectively. 
Among the HPS officers, Sunil Dalal, SP/Law and Order, PHQ, Panchkula, has been posted as Comdt. 3rd IRB Sunaria, relieving Shashank Anand, SP/Rohtak of the additional charge.
While Surinder Pal Singh, DCP Urban Ambala has been posted as SP/State Crime Branch, Vijender Vij, on re-designation as Additional SP, has been posted as DCP/Central Faridabad against vacancy.
Rajiv Kumar and Jitender Singh have been posted as DSP/City Jhajjar and DSP/Law and Order, Hisar against vacancy.
Munish Sehgal, Abhimanyu Lohan, Aryan Choudhary, Aman Yadav, Vivek, Dr. Ravinder Kumar and Vijay Deswal have been posted as ACP/Panchkula, DSP/Palwal, DSP/Kurukshetra, ACP/Faridabad, DSP/Mewat, DSP/Rohtak and DSP/Bhiwani, respectively.
Yad Ram, DSP/Ferozpur Zhirka has been posted as DSP/GRP/Faridabad against vacancy. Satish Kumar, DSP/HVPNL has been posted as DSP/Kaithal. Surinder Singh, DSP/Panipat has been posted as DSP/Meham, Adarshdeep Singh, DSP/Narwana has been posted as DSP/HVPNL against vacancy and Radhey Sham, DSP/Palwal has been posted as DSP/4th Bn. HAP Madhuban against vacancy.
Suresh Kumar, DSP/Jind has been posted as DSP/Bahadurgarh, Ajit Singh, DSP/Bahadurgarh has been posted as ACP/Manesar, Rahul Dev, ACP/Manesar has been posted as DSP/Sonipat, Shamsher Singh, DSP/Fatehabad has been posted as DSP/SCB against vacancy and Amarjeet Singh, DSP/Meham has been posted as DSP/HVPNL.
TWO IPS OFFICERS PROMOTED: Meanwhile two IPS officers have been promoted in the rank of Inspector General of Police with immediate effect.
Those promoted include Amitabh Singh Dhillon and Sanjay Kumar, both belonging to the 1997 batch.
====balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Governor to be chief guest on Day 1 of Kurukshetra Mahotsava

CHANDIGARH, DEC 11
 Haryana Governor, Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki would be the chief guest on the first day of the Kurukshetra Mahotsava - State Level Gita Jayanti Samaroh to be organised at Kurukshetra from December 17 to 21, 2015. Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal would perform ‘Deep-Daan’ in Brahma Sarovar on the concluding day of the Samaroh on December 21, 2015.
        A circular to this effect has been issued by the Chief Secretary’s Office to all Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners in the State, here today. Urban Local Bodies Minister, Mrs. Kavita Jain and Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Mr. Kanwar Pal Gujjar would be present in the functions to be organised on December 18 and 19 respectively. Similarly, MLA, Mr. Subhash Sudha and Haryana Education Minister, Mr. Ram Bilas Sharma would be present in the functions to be held in the morning and evening of December 20 respectively. MLAs, Mr. Subhash Sudha and Mr. Pawan Saini would be present in the function on December 21.
        The Haryana Government would also celebrate Gita Jayanti Samaroh in every district from December 19 to 21, 2015. The Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal would be the chief guest in the function to be held at Karnal on December 19, and would also perform ‘Deep-Daan’ in Ambala on December 20.
        A district level exhibition would be inaugurated on December 19. Food and Supplies Minister, Mr. Karan Dev Kamboj would be present in the function at Karnal, Education Minister, Mr. Ram Bilas Sharma at Ambala, Agriculture Minister, Mr. O.P. Dhankar at Bhiwani, Chief Parliamentary Secretary (CPS), Mr. Bakhshish Singh at Faridabad, Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Dharambir at Fatehabad, Finance Minister, Capt. Abhimanyu at Gurgaon and State BJP President, Mr. Subhash Barala at Hisar. MLAs, Mr. Randhir Singh Kapriwas and Mr. Dinesh Kaushik would be present at the functions in Jhajjar on the same day. Minister of State for Excise and Taxation, Mr. Ghanshyam Saraf, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Krishan Bedi, MLA, Dr. Abhey Singh, Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Minister, Rao Narbir Singh and CPS, Mrs. Seema Trikha would be present at Jind, Kaithal, Narnaul, Mewat and Palwal respectively. He said that MLAs, Mr. Gian Chand Gupta and Mrs. Latika Sharma, Transport Minister, Mr. Krishan Panwar, Cooperation Minister, Mr. Bikram Singh Yadav, Social Justice and Empowerment, Mrs. Kavita Jain, Minister of State for Mines and Geology, Mr. Nayab Singh Saini, MP, Mr. Ramesh Kaushik and Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Mr. Kanwar Pal Gujjar would be present at Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat and Yamunanagar respectively.
        A district level seminar would be inaugurated on December 20. Health Minister, Mr. Anil Vij and Mr. Nayab Saini would be present in the function to be organised at Ambala on the same day. Similarly, MLAs, Mr. Sukhwinder Badhra and Mr. Bishamber Balmiki, MLA, Mr. Mool Chand Sharma, Mr. Nayab Saini, MLAs, Mr. Umesh Aggarwal and Mr. Tej Pal Tanwar and Mr. Karan Dev Kamboj would be present at Bhiwani, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurgaon and Hisar respectively. Mr. O.P. Dhankar, MLAs Mrs. Prem Lata and Mr. Jasbir Deswal, MLA, Mr. Kulwant Bajigar, MLA, Mr. Harvinder Kalyan, MLA, Mr. Om Prakash Yadav and Mrs. Seem Trikha would be present Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Narnaul and Mewat respectively. MLA, Mr. Tek Chand Sharma, CPS, Mr. Shyam Singh Rana, MLAs Mrs. Rohita Rewri and Mr. Mahipal Dhanda, MLAs Mr. Banwari Lal and Mr. Randhir Kapriwas, MLA, Mr. Munish Grover, Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Mr. Jagdish Chopra, Mr. Kanwar Pal Gujjar and MLA, Mr. Ghansham Dass would be present at Palwal, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat and Yamunanagar respectively.
        He said that Nagar Shobha and Palki Yatra would be flagged off in each district in the afternoon of the concluding day of the Gita Jayanti Samaroh on December 21 and Cultural Evening and Prize Distribution function would be held in the evening. Mr. Ghanshyam Saraf would be present in the function to be held at Bhiwani. Union Minister, Mr. Krishan Pal Gurjar and Mrs. Seem Trikha, MLA, Mr. Subhash Barala, Rao Narbir Singh, CPS, Dr. Kamal Gupta and Mr. Bakhshish Singh would be present at Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurgaon, Hisar and Jhajjar respectively. Mr. Shyam Singh Rana, Mr. Nayab Singh Saini, Mr. Kanwar Pal Gujjar, Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Santosh Yadav and Mr. Bikram Singh Yadav would be present at Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Narnaul and Mewat respectively. Similarly, Mr. Krishan Panwar, Capt. Abhimanyu, Mr. Anil Vij, Mrs. Santosh Yadav, Mr. O.P. Dhankar, Mr. Karan Dev Kamboj, Mrs. Kavita Jain and Mr. Ram Bilas Sharma would be present at Palwal, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat and Yamunanagar respectively.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

China interested to develop industrial parks in Haryana

 CHANDIGARH, DEC 11
The biggest Industrial Park developer of China “China Fortune Land Development Company Limited” (CFLD) has evinced keen interest in developing industrial parks in Haryana and also mobilizing investment through various other Chinese companies.
          This offer was made by a delegation of CFLD led by its President Mr. Meng Jing Zhao, who called on Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal here today. The delegation also invited the Chief Minister to visit China.
          The Chief Minister assured the delegation of all support and cooperation of the State government for developing industrial parks in the state. He said that recently the State Government has implemented its new Enterprise Promotion Policy-2015 with an aim to ensure ease of doing business. He assured fast track approval to the Chinese companies who intended to invest in Haryana.
             The delegation appreciated the Haryana Government for providing an investment friendly atmosphere in the state and assured the Chief Minister of their active cooperation in ensuring the maximum participation of leading Chinese companies in the Investors Meet scheduled to be held at Gurgaon from March 7 to 9, 2016 to make it a big success. He apprised the Chief Minister that many leading companies of China are intended to invest in Haryana in the areas of Information Technology, e-commerce, manufacturing and solar energy.
          The Chief Minister also directed the officers of Industries department to remain in touch with the representatives of CFLD for further talks.
          Mr. Meng Jing Zhao apprised the Chief Minister that the company has so far developed 2600 square kilometer area in industrial, commercial and residential sectors. He informed that during the last 12 years the company has registered financial revenue increase from 19 million US Dollars to 650 million USD.
          Industries Minister Capt. Abhimanyu, Chief Secretary Mr. D.S. Dhesi, Principal Secretary Industries Mr. Devender Singh, OSD to Chief Minister Mr. Bhupeshwar Dayal and other senior officers of Industries Department were also present in the meeting.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Haryana produces 85,350 quintal sugar

CHANDIGARH, DEC 11
 Sugarcane crushing season 2015-16 has started in Haryana and cooperative sugar mills have so far produced 85,350 quintal sugar by crushing 14.75 lakh quintal sugarcane.    
While giving this information here today, Haryana Minister of State for Cooperation, Mr. Bikram Singh Yadav, said that Cooperative Sugar Mill, Shahabad has so far crushed the maximum amount of sugarcane at 3.56 lakh quintal and produced 27,400 quintal sugar, followed by Cooperative Sugar Mill, Panipat which has crushed 2.61 lakh quintal sugarcane, producing 22,400 quintal sugar.
He said that Cooperative Sugar Mill, Sonipat has crushed 2.01 lakh quintals of sugarcane and has produced 11,800 quintals of sugar, Cooperative Sugar Mill, Karnal has crushed 1.38 lakh quintals of sugarcane and produced 7,850 quintals of sugar whereas Cooperative Sugar Mill, Meham has crushed 1.36 lakh quintals of sugarcane and produced 1,750 quintals of sugar.
Similarly, Gohana Sugar Mill has crushed 1.52 lakh quintals of sugarcane, producing 6,000 quintals of sugar, Jind Sugar Mill has crushed 1.07 lakh quintals of sugarcane and produced 5,800 quintals of sugar and Rohtak Sugar Mill has crushed 1.03 lakh quintals of sugarcane, producing 2,350 quintals of sugar.
Besides this, HAFED Sugar Mill, Assandh has crushed 54,500 quintals of sugarcane, he added.
====balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Gita Jayanti Mahotsava from December 19 to 21

CHANDIGARH, DEC 6
 Srimad Bhagavad Gita is the base of human life and it gives new outlook to people by infusing enthusiasm in their lives. Therefore, the Haryana Government has decided to celebrate Gita Jayanti Mahotsava throughout the State in a befitting manner from December 19 to 21, 2015.
          While giving this information here today, an official spokesman said that in this regard, a District Level Celebration Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioners concerned. He said that Additional Deputy Commissioner would be the Vice Chairman and City Magistrate would be the Member Secretary of the Committee. Similarly, SDM (Concerned), Vice Chancellor or Registrar, District Information and Public Relations Officer, District Education Officer, District Primary or Elementary Education Officer, representative of Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, G.M. Industries and representatives of Haryana Tourism would be the Members of the Committee. He said that at least 20 members would be nominated by Deputy Commissioner which includes people from all walks of life and eminent NGO’s and organization especially engaged in the promotion of Bhagvad Gita.
          He said that a sum of Rs 10 lakh would be provided to each district by the Information, Public Relations and Culture Affairs Department for setting up of Exhibition, Tentage, Craft work, boarding and lodging of artist, refreshment and other related miscellaneous expenses. He said that for organizing the activities pertaining to Department of Education, Urban Local Bodies, Horticulture, Haryana Urban Development Authority, Public Works (Building and Roads) Department, Public Health Engineering, Women and Child Development, Power Department etc., the expenditure will be borne by the concerned department in consultation with DC concerned.
 ===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Haryana bag maximum national awards in MSME

CHANDIGARH, DEC 4
Industrial Units of Haryana have bagged maximum national awards in the categories of Micro, Small and Medium (MSME) enterprises announced by the Central government.
          While stating this here today, Haryana Industries Minister Capt. Abhimanyu said that it is a big achievement for Haryana as out of the total 37 national awards announced so far by the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, 14 awards have been won by Haryana. The award winners’ medium and small enterprises are Siddharth Petro Products, Manesar, Rai Enterprises Ambala, Concurrent Control System Private Ltd. Manesar, HSG India Limited Manesar, Sri Jagdamba Agrico Exports Private Lt. Karnal, Aroma Agrotech Private Limited Gharaunda, JD Hoestus and Cranes Private Limited Bahadurgarh, Beri Udyog Limited Karnal, Energy Engineers Faridabad, Farmcam Bahadurgarh, Jai Shri Rasayan Udyog Limited Sonipat, Everest Blower Systems Private Limited, Worldfa Exports Private Limited Kundli Sonipat and Wiking Garment, Ambala.
          Capt. Abhimanyu said that these awards would be conferred upon to these units by the President or the Prime Minister in a national award ceremony to be organized in the month of January 2016. The prime objective of the state government was to extend maximum facilities to MSMEs in the state so that they could further contribute in development of the state through better performance. He said that special package is also announced for promotion of MSMEs in new Enterprise Promotion Policy 2015 announced by the state government.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Investors meet in Gurgaon from March 7 to 9

CHANDIGARH, DEC 4
The Haryana Government has decided to organize ‘Investors Meet’ at Gurgaon from March 7 to 9, 2016. This was disclosed by Haryana Chief Minister Mr Manohar Lal after launching CM e-Dashboard here today.
            Describing this Meet as important for the State, he asked the departments to make preparations to make the ‘Investors Meet’ a success. He said that during his visit to US and Canada, Haryana has signed a number of MoUs with multinational companies, business houses and world class educational institutes.
            The Chief Minister said that the State government has implemented its Enterprise Promotion Policy – 2015 under which a target has been fixed to provide employment opportunities to four lakh youth. He said that being adjacent to Delhi and facility of international airport, Haryana is a preferred destination for the entrepreneurs and multinational companies to set up their ventures. Besides, the State has talented youth and skilled manpower.
            He said that the State government is committed to provide transparent and hassle free services to the entrepreneurs for setting up their unit in the State so that they need not to make frequent round to various government departments for getting their file cleared. Expressing his commitment to zero tolerance to corruption , he made it clear that corruption would not be tolerated at any cost. He said that there is a general perception in the public that the government wants to work honestly but we want the people to say that the government is working honestly. He said that we want to streamline the system but at the same time would not resort to unethical practices, he asserted.
            Haryana Chief Secretary Mr D.S Dhesi, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Mr R.K Khullar, Additional Principal Secretary Mr Rakesh Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary Information Public Relations and Cultural Affairs Department Mr Sanjeev Kaushal, Director General Mr Abhilaksh Likhi, Media Advisor to Chief Minister Mr Amit Arya, OSD Capt Bhupinder and Mr Mukul Kumar, Administrative Secretaries of various departments and other senior officers were also present on this occasion.
----balbirsingh227@gmail.com

IFMS selected for CSI-Nihilent e-Governance award for Excellence

CHANDIGARH, DEC 2

Integrated Finance Management System (IFMS) of  Haryana Finance  Department has been selected for   CSI-Nihilent e-Governance award  for Excellence  by Computer Society of India  for  the year 2014-15.

While stating this here today, the Finance Minister Captain Abhimanyu said that   the Computer Society of India, a non-profit organization constituted by Information and Technology Department, Government of India,  is the  independent focal point for the assessment of e-Governance initiatives in the  country.

He said that the CSI-Nihilent e-Governance award for Excellence  will be presented to Haryana on  December 3, 2015 during the  50th Golden Jubilee Annual Convention (CSI 2015) of Computer Society of India  scheduled to be held at  New Delhi.   

The Finance Minister said that  IFMS project has been developed in-house and being implemented  since April 1, 2013.  Integrated Finance Management System is the largest project which provides complete automation of front end as well as back end processes.

The system has been continuously evolving over the years and providing  various online services to the people. The major services which have been made online included budget preparation, allocation, monitoring, bill preparation , treasury operations, pension benefits, collection of all type of receipts and all types of  payments.

He said that under the system now the people have been given the facility to view the payment received by them in their accounts online. The State Government has also implemented e-Stamping  facility  for Online  generation of Stamp paper, integrated with property registration system. Pensioners have  also been provided the  facility to  submit Digital Life Certificate  on  any time anywhere basis.

He congratulated the officers of the Finance Department and National Informatics Center for their outstanding achievement. He further informed that the project has also been previously Awarded ‘SKOCH Order of Merit Award for 2014’  in September 2015 .

===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Nine IAS and one HCS officers transferred

CHANDIGARH, DEC 1

The Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of nine IAS officers and one HCS officer with immediate effect.

          Amna Tasneem, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Beri has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chief Executive Officer, District Rural Development Agency, Jind relieving Jitender Kumar-I HCS of the additional charge.

          Dhirendra Khadgata, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Ellenabad has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chief Executive Officer, District Rural Development Agency, Bhiwani and Special Officer, APZ, Bhiwani relieving Vijay Kumar Siddappa Bhavikatti of the additional charge.

          Dr Priyanka Soni, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Ballabhgarh has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chief Executive Officer, District Rural Development Agency, Rewari against a vacant post.

          Shalleen, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Sonepat has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chief Executive Officer, District Rural Development Agency, Yamunanagar against a vacant post.

          Ajay Kumar, awaiting orders of posting has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Dabwali relieving Suresh Kumar, HCS of the additional charge.

          Sangeeta Tetarwal, Joint Secretary, Information, Public Relations, Cultural Affairs and Languages and Grievances, has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Ganaur relieving Sudhanshu Gautam, HCS of the additional charge.

          Nishant Kumar Yadav, awaiting orders of posting has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Sonepat vice Shallen.

          Pradeep Dahiya, awaiting orders of posting has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Ellenabad vice Dhirendra Khadgata.

          Parth Gupta awaiting orders of posting has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Ballabhgarh vice Dr Priyanka Soni.

          The HCS Officer Ajay Malik, Managing Director, Cooperative Sugar Mills, Rohtak has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) Beri vice Amna Tasneem.

===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Bill for welfare of labourers in next session: CM

CHANDIGARH, DEC 1
The Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal, has disclosed that the state government would bring a Bill in the next session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha to amend the labour laws for the welfare of labourers in the state. He was speaking on the second and concluding day of the winter session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, here today.
             Mr Manohar Lal said that wages of every labourer should be paid either through cheque or deposited directly into their bank accounts. With this end in view, the government plans to get the Payment of Wages Act 1936 amended. Under the existing provision of the Act, those labourers whose monthly wages are less than Rs 18000, payment has to be made in cash which admitted of room and scope for embezzlement, he pointed out.
             The Chief Minister reminded the members of the House that his party had made a promise in the election manifesto that minimum wages of labourers would be raised to Rs 300 per day. Treading the path of Antodaya as shown by Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya, it was decided to announce a hefty increase in the minimum wages of labourer on his birth anniversary on September 25.
          From November 1, 2015, we have increased the monthly minimum wages of the unskilled labourers to Rs 7,600 which amounts to Rs 300 per day. Similarly, the minimum monthly wages of the highly skilled labourers have been increased from Rs 6,537 to Rs 9,700 with an increase of 45 per cent.
             He said that there was also a proposal to bring an amendment in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Under this Act, a unit employing 100 or more workers must take permission from the government before resorting to any lay-off, retrenchment or closure. The government has a proposal to raise the limit from 100 workers to 300 workers, he added.
====balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Three IAS officers transferred

CHANDIGARH, DEC 1

The Haryana government has issued transfer and posting orders of three IAS officers with immediate effect.

          R. R. Jowel, awaiting order of posting, has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Industrial Training, vice Anil Kumar.

          Anil Kumar, Principal Secretary, Industrial Training has been posted as Principal Secretary, Urban Local Bodies, vice Mahavir Singh.

          Mahavir Singh, Principal Secretary, Urban Local Bodies, has been posted as Principal Secretary, Civil Aviation, relieving Sudeep Singh Dhillon of the said charge.

Patients suffered damage to their eyes being treated at PGI Chandigarh: Vij

CHANDIGARH, DEC 1
Haryana Health Minister, Mr. Anil Vij said that the patients who suffered damage to their eyes following surgery conducted by a private hospital in Ambala are being treated at PGIMER, Chandigarh. The entire expenditure of their treatment is being borne by the Haryana Government.
        The Health Minister today visited PGIMER to enquire about their health and asked them about the whole incident. He said that recently, the eyes of 15 patients were damaged following surgery conducted by a charitable hospital in Ambala. The said hospital had charged Rs 8,000 to Rs 12,000 from the patients for conducting the surgery. But the Haryana Government had decided to get their treatment done from PGIMER so that they may not face any problem. He said that with the alertness of doctors of PGIMER, eyes of 14 patients have been saved from getting damaged and it is expected that their vision would be restored within next five to six weeks. Apart from this, one patient has undergone cornea transplant.
        Mr. Vij said that a three-member committee comprising SDM Ambala, Civil Surgeon and an eye-specialist of Health Department, has been constituted for investigation of this matter. He said that strict action would be taken if any irregularity is found on the part of the hospital administration. He said that the patients would be provided all facilities free of cost by the government.
        Head of Ophthalmology Department, PGIMER, Dr. Jagat Ram, said that when these patients came to the hospital, their condition was very bad, but this situation is now under control. He said that prima facie, this appears to be a case of infection. However, the facts would come to light only after the investigation of the entire incident. The hospital would spare no efforts to restore the eyesight of these patients and it is hoped that they would recover fully within the next two months, he added.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Haryana Vidhan Sabha passes 4 bills on last day of session

CHANDIGARH, DEC 1
 On the last day of Winter Session of Haryana Vidhan Sabha, four amendments have been passed. These include the Haryana Gau-Seva Aayog (Amendment) Bill, 2015, the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2015, Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2015 and the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015.
         The Haryana Guvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015, has been put in place by the State and therefore, multifarious activities with regard to protection and conservation of cattle, including establishment of “Gau Abharayans” and “Gaugrahas”, would also have to be looked after by the Gau Aayog. Hence, increase in number of members from 12 to 16 was proposed.
         Under the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2015, PDM University will be set up in Bahadurgarh, district Jhajjar. This University would be the 19th private university of the State after implementation of the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006. Similarly, following the implementation of the Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2015, the University would be upgraded and postgraduate courses could be introduced.
        Similarly, the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015, states that as there is a complete ban on the sale and purchase of elephants all over India, it is necessary to delete the word elephant in clause (xi) of section 2 of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Haryana Vidhan Sabha pays tribune to prominent personalities

CHANDIGARH, NOV 30
Haryana Vidhan Sabha today paid rich tributes to the prominent personalities who have expired between the period from the end of the previous session and the beginning of the current Winter Session which commenced here today. The members of the House also observed a two-minute silence to pay homage to the departed souls.
          Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal, who is also the Leader of the House paid tributes to Chaudhary Ran Singh, former Minister of Haryana, Mr. Kailash Chand Sharma, former Deputy Chairman of Haryana State Planning Board, Mrs. Meena Mandal, former Minister of State. Mr. Ashok Singhal, former International Working President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), freedom fighters who played a significant role in achieving the freedom of the country and Martyrs of Haryana who made supreme sacrifices of their lives while safeguarding the unity and integrity of motherland.
        Speaker Haryana Vidhan Sabha Mr. Kanwar Pal also read out the obituary resolutions and paid tribute to the departed souls.
          Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Mrs Kiran Chaudhary and Mr Jaswinder Singh Sandhu, MLA of INLD also read obituary resolutions on behalf of their parties.
          The freedom fighters who have been paid homage in the House are Mr. Chhaju Ram of village Sahjawas, district Gurgaon, Mr. Jaimal Singh of village Sidhrawali, district Gurgaon and Mr. Narsingh Das Arora of Shahbad district Kurukshetra.
          The House also paid homage to martyrs of Haryana who have showed indomitable courage and made supreme sacrifices of their lives while safeguarding and protecting the unity and integrity of the motherland. They included Major Dhruv Yadav, Gurgaon, Assistant Sub Inspector Mr. Dalip Kumar of village Deroli Ahir, district Mahendragarh, Subedar Suresh Kumar of village Ramalwas, district Bhiwani, Havildar Ramesh Kumar of village Kharkharawas of district Mahendragarh, Naik Bijender Kumar of village Mastapur of district Rewari, Lance Naik Deepak Kumar of village Jhanda distrit Yamunanagar, Lance Naik Heera Singh of village Gothra district Bhiwani, Lance Naik Sandeep Kumar of village Khaleta district Rewari, Lance Naik Sagar Singh of village Kheri district Mahendragarh, Leading Seaman Sukhdev Singh of village Kanhri district Fatehabad, Sepoy Ramkumar of village Beri district Jhajjar, Sepoy Mahesh Kumar of village Missri district Bhiwani and Sepoy Dayanand of village Sorkhi district Hisar.
          The House also paid tributes to those nine innocent persons who lost their lives in two cylinder blasts in Himshikha Colony, Pinjore of district Panchkula on November 10, 2015.
          Apart from this, the House placed on record  its deep sense of sorrow on the sad demise of Mr. Arjun Singh, cousin of General (Retd.) V.K. Singh, Union Minister of State, Mrs Murti Devi, mother of Rao Narbir Singh, Public Works (Building and Roads) Minister, Mrs Bharto Devi, mother of Mr. Krishan Lal Panwar, Transport Minister, Mrs Poonam Sharma, wife of nephew of Mrs. Latika Sharma, MLA, Mr. Yakub Khan, Samdhi of Mr. Mohammad Iliyas, former Minister and Mr Sumit Kumar, grandson of Mr Hari Ram, former MLA.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Special package to Ambala mixi industry

CHANDIGARH, NOV 30
Under the new Enterprises Promotion Policy-2015, the Haryana Government would give a special package to the mixi industry in Ambala City to restore its lost glory. Besides, separate clusters would be set up for plywood industry in Yamunanagar, scientific instruments in Ambala, metal industry in Jagadhari and clothing industry in Panipat. The Central Government has given approval in principle for this and a detailed project report would be prepared by February, 2016.
        This was disclosed by the Haryana Finance Minister, Capt. Abhimanyu, while answering a question raised by MLA Mr Aseem Goyal regarding the Enterprises Promotion Policy-2015 on the first day of the Winter Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.
        Capt. Abhimanyu also informed the House that under the new Policy, the state government would contribute 20 per cent of the cost of projects worth Rs 2 crore, and the Central Government would give grant up to 70 per cent for projects costing between Rs 15 crore and Rs 20 crore.
          Under the new policy, cluster groups would be developed by setting up common facility centres 90 per cent of the cost of which would be borne by the Central Government. The minister informed the House that industries would be developed on the National Highway from Yamunanagar to Panchkula. A tool room is being set up in Ambala at a cost of Rs 50 crore, apart from Food Park in Saha.
        Regarding the demand of INLD MLA, Mr. Rajdeep Phogat, for setting up heavy industry in place of the defunct factory of the Cement Corporation of India (CCI) in Dadri, Capt Abhimanyu said that he had given information on this matter during the previous session as well. The government would make efforts to set up industry in place of the CCI factory.
        He reassured that House that the present government would work in an unbiased manner and take the projects started by the previous government further.
        Replying to a question asked by INLD MLA, Mr Om Parkash, regarding upgradation of Government High School for Girls in village Badwa of Loharu Assembly constituency to senior secondary school, the Education Minister, Mr Ram Bilas Sharma, informed the House that the government would upgrade schools on priority basis wherever prescribed criteria and rules for upgradation of schools were fulfilled.
          Participating in the discussion, INLD MLA, Dr. Ravinder Baliala, also demanded that the school in village Ramba of Ratia Assembly constituency too should be upgraded.
        Replying to a question asked by INLD MLA, Dr. Hari Chand Middha, regarding the expected time for affiliation of B.Ed. colleges with Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind, the Education Minister said that presently, 495 B.Ed. and D.Ed. colleges and 43 universities were functional in the state.
          The previous government had established Chaudhary Bansi Lal University in Bhiwani and Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University in Jind in a hurry. Neither adequate infrastructure was provided nor was the faculty recruited. As higher education is a priority for the present government, mapping of all educational institutes is being done and new educational institutions would be opened to meet the demand, he added.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

10th Pinjore Heritage Festival concludes

PINJORE (HARYANA), NOV 29
Fervour and excitement marked the concluding day of the 10th Pinjore Heritage Festival as the young and old alike reached the majestic Pinjore Gardens in droves on a bright Sunday. The vibrant ambience of the Festival blended with entertaining cultural programmes, interesting competitions for school students and engaging activities promised a great outing for visitors on a pleasant Sunday morning.
While giving this information here today, Principal Secretary, Tourism, Dr. Sumita Misra, said that the Festival extends an opportunity to the people of this region to rediscover their shared heritage with joy and pride.
Managing Director, Haryana Tourism Corporation, Mr. Vikas Yadav, Managing Director, said that the Festival is an eagerly awaited calendar event and this year too, it has garnered a great response from people.
Throughout the day, visitors thronged the ‘Apna Ghar of Haryana’, a unique feature created at the Festival for the first time, to catch a glimpse of the weavers, potters and ironsmiths demonstrating their skills. They also lapped up their economically-priced handmade products.
The masqueraders dressed up as Lord Krishna, Naradmuni and Jinpasha were also a centre of attraction at the Festival, as their nuances and mannerisms amused many. Rajasthan-based siblings Shamshad, Firoz and Farid Khan came all the way to the Festival to perform as masqueraders (bahrupias). Shamshad said that this is an art passed on to them from their previous generations and now they improvise their skills to match the need of the changing times. From being spies to kings at one time, they are now hardcore entertainers and people like to click selfies with them.
However, the showstoppers of the day were the senior citizens, who were the special invitees of the day. They participated in the best-dressed person competition, in which B.M. Gupta and Mrs. Sajinder Kaur were adjudged the best. The seniors exhibited a lot of stamina and energy as they danced to foot-tapping music, sang songs and played instruments on the stage.
Revving up the entertainment quotient, a photo booth was set up for visitors to get their photographs clicked in Mughalai costumes. The giddha, bhangra and jangam dancers from the North Zone Culture Centre, Patiala gave riveting performances.
The Crafts Bazaar was another crowd-puller, as people got to shop from an array of pocket-friendly handlooms and handicraft stalls set up at the Festival. The visitors enjoyed mouth-watering dishes and street food at the Food Court.
Students from various schools enthusiastically participated in mehndi, drawing and group folk dance competitions. About 200 schoolchildren participated in these competitions. The group dance competition saw students in the age group of 10 to 13 years (junior batch) and 14 to 16 years (senior batch) give spellbinding performances on stage that entertained the audience to the hilt.
In the mehndi competition, the first, second and third prizes in the senior group were bagged by Nisha and Suman of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Barwala, Nisha and Poonam of Government Senior Secondary School, Kalka and Jaspreet and Muskaan of St. Soldier School, Dhakoli, respectively. The consolation prize was won by Sheetal and Devika of Girls Senior Secondary School, Mandana. In the junior group, the top three positions were bagged by Nandini and Sinka of Hindu Girls Senior Secondary School, Kalka, Ankita and Anjali of St. Soldier School, Dhakoli, and Shivani Sharma and Pirti of Government Senior Secondary School, Pinjore. The consolation prize was bagged by Aanchal and Gurgeet of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Barwala.
In the drawing competition, Harsh, a student of Class 8, Kanak Goyal of Gurukul, Sector 20, Tanishi of Gurukul, Sector 20 and Rohit of Government Model Sanskriti, Sector 20, won the first, second, third and consolation prizes, respectively, in the junior group. In the senior group, the top three and consolation prizes were won by Tanya Bhardwaj of St. Vivekanand Millenium, Pinjore, Sakshi of New India, Pinjore, Sakshi Goyal of DAV, Surajpur and Rupali of St. Vivekanand Millenium, Pinjore, respectively.
In the group folk dance competitions, teams from G.P.S. Rehod, Barwala, Panchkula, Bal Bharti School, Kalka and Nobel High School bagged the first, second and third prizes, respectively, in the junior group. In the junior group, Vishva Shiksha Niketan High School, St. Soldier, Dhakoli and Nobel High School, Pinjore, won the first, second and third prizes, respectively.
====balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Three IPS Haryana officers transferred

CHANDIGARH, NOV 28
The Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of three IPS officers with immediate effect.
        Shashank Anand, Superintendent of Police, Rohtak has been given additional charge of Commandant 3rd IRB, Sunaria relieving Om Parkash of the said charge.
        Om Parkash, Commandant 3rd IRB, Sunaria has been posted as  Superintendent of Police, Fatehabad  relieving Sangeeta Rani of the said charge.
          Sangeeta Rani, Superintendent of Police, Fatehabad has been posted as Commandant 4th IRB, Manesar relieving Vikas Dhankar of the additional charge.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Appointment letters of 350 doctors issued: CM

CHANDIGARH, NOV 28
Reiterating his government commitment to provide better health care facilities to the people of the State, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that appointment letters of 350 doctors has been issued recently to meet the demand of doctors and added that more doctors would be recruited soon. He also announced to increase the monthly wages of ambulance drivers engaged on contract basis from Rs 7000 to Rs 9000.
        Mr Manohar Lal was interacting with the media persons after redressing grievances of people at Khula Darbra organized at Karnal today.
        In reply to a question, he said that all cases of social security pensions including the old age allowance would be disposed of by next month.
 To an another query, he said that all the Deputy Commissioners have been asked to get the feasibility study conducted from the respective departments regarding the announcements of various developmental projects so that the announcements might not remain on papers and it would actually be implemented.
        Asked about the shortage of radiologists in General Hospital, Karnal, the Chief Minister said that services of private doctors would be hired through the outsourcing for some time till the appointment of regular radiologists.
He said that a provision of Chief Minster (CM) Window has been made at all district headquarters where immediate action was taken on the complaints but the programme of Khula Darbar was being organized to increase the satisfaction level among the people, he added.  
        The Chief Minister said that with a view to ensure proper drainage system in the villages of the State, direction have been issued to prepare a scheme of sewerage system for big villages having population of more than 10,000.
        In the Khula Darbar programme, more than 100 applications were received and the Chief Minister assured the people of necessary action as per the rules. He also directed the officers to take immediate action on some complaints.
Later the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 15.45 crore at Panchayat Bhawan.  These included widening of road from Pucca Khera Mor to village Pabana at a cost of Rs 9.85 crore, 10 Gram Sachivalayas to be constructed in villages falling in Indri Constituency of the district namely Rambha, Badagaon, Sanghoi, Sayad Chapra, Jainpur Sadhan, Chaugavan, Samora, Nagla Rodan, Musepur and Dhanokheri.  A sum of Rs three crore would be incurred on the construction of these Gram Sachivalayas. Apart from this, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone of Community Centre in village Kunjpura to be constructed at a cost of Rs 1.50 crore and construction of sports stadium in village Barota at a cost of Rs 1.10 crore.
        Minister of State for Food and Supplies Mr Karan Dev Kamboj, Chief Parliamentary Secretary Mr Bakhshish Singh Virk, Mayor Municipal Corporation Mrs Renu Bala, OSD Mr Amrender Singh, Commissioner of Municipal Corporation Mrs Sumedha Kataria, Deputy Commissioner Mr J. Ganesan, Superintendent of Police Mr  Pankaj Nain and other prominent personalities were also present on this occasion.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Generating employment opportunities for villagers

Chandigarh, November 27
 Haryana Chief Minister  Manohar Lal disclosed that a new scheme is being prepared by HSIIDC under which land would be purchased by the Corporation in villages on the rates fixed by district administration in consultation with villagers so that maximum employment opportunities could be generated for local people by setting up industrial units near villages in the backward blocks. The land rates would be fixed by the district administration with the consent of land owners. This will create more employment opportunities for rural people.
          The Chief Minister was addressing a well attended Guhla Vikas Rally organized at Cheeka near Kaithal today.
          Buoyant with massive gathering, the Chief Minister announced a number of projects worth crores of rupees for the development of constituency. These are construction of park in Siwan, a stadia on four acres of land in village Baupur, upgradation of Guhla Rest House with Rs 3.5 crore, scheme for providing potable water to four villages through RO system, Rs.50 crore for construction and repair of 20 roads, new building of Municipal committee, Ultrasound and other health equipments in Guhla Civil  Hospital, setting up of Vyayamshalas and Gram Sachivalya in 10 villages of the constituency provided that village would give land for the same, construction of slab on Markanda distributary at a cost of Rs 16 crore from Sair to Balbehra village, a road on BMC canal from Ghaggar bridge to Patiala road  with Rs.12 crore and setting up Gaushala in Cheeka. He also announced a grant of Rs.11 lakh for the Gaushala.
          He also announced that a request would be made before the Central Government for setting up of Soil Health Lab in Guhla with Rs.55 crore. He said that village Siwan would be developed on the pattern of urban village under a scheme as per which 120 big villages with population of over 10,000 would be developed at par with urban areas. On the request to provide ownership right to pattedars (lease holders), the Chief Minister said that it is a policy matter. It would soon be decided positively. He also announced to give Rs five crore for the works of Municipal committee and Rs.10 crore for developmental works of the constituency provided the administration send estimates for the same.
          The Chief Minister said that present government after taking over the reign of the administration, had started work to root out corruption at all levels. The efforts made by the government during last one year had shown fruitful results. Now more steps would be taken so that anyone did not indulge in corrupt practices. Referring to former Prime Minister, late Rajiv Gandhi's statement that of the one rupee given by the Centre only 15 paisa reach the end-beneficiary, Mr. Manohar Lal said that if the remaining 85 paise would be utilized, we can ensure seven folds development with the available funds. We would ensure that the entire funds for the development works would be utilized and no work would be delayed in absence of money, he added.
          The Chief Minister said that earlier from top to bottom several leaders were also involved in corruption. Now scams worth crores of rupees are being investigated. The day these will reveal, law will take its own course. Misappropriation of public money would not be allowed. He said that apart from officers and officials, sometimes general public is also involved in corruption. He urged the people to build a mindset against corruption and help the government to weed out it at all levels. He also thanked the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi for his remark “Na khaunga, na khane dunga (neither will I take bribe, nor will I allow anyone to take bribe) for changing the mindset of people towards politicians. 
          He said that present government is ensuring all round development in the state. Dismissing the allegation of developing Karnal on the pattern of Rohtak, he said that out of the total 92 announcement for Karnal, 17 are for benefit of people of entire state. He said that with the consistent efforts of the state government, the gender ratio has increased to 889 from 800 in the state. We have also launched CM window, e-registration, HarSamay portal etc. for ensuring good governance. During last one year, present government had launched 52 new schemes. Apart from compensation of about Rs 1100 crore to farmers, present government is trying to compensate the farmers whose cotton, bajra and gwar crop is damaged. He urged the people to adopt crop diversification as the land holding is shrinking. The government would make adequate arrangement of marketing of vegetables, fruits and flowers. A Horticulture University is being set up in Karnal and a centre of the University would come up in district Kaithal. The new Industrial Policy announced by the government, would ensure employment to four lakh people. Apart from setting up a skill Development Mission, the government is also establishing a University of Skill Development so that youth could be trained as per the present requirement of industry.
          He said that state government had also constituted Haryana Sarasvati Heritage Development Board to initiate, promote and support research in the field of Sarasvati Heritage and also to assist in its preservation and restoration. Course of the river is being identified, he added.
Earlier the Chief Minister laid that foundation stone of developmental projects worth Rs 39 crore. These are upgradation of Guhla-Kharkan to Kheri Daban road, upgradation of Kangthali to Kakeor Majra road via Kakrala Anayat, remodeling of paharpur minor, construction of community centre building and girls college building at Cheeka. He also released a book titled ‘Matritav Ayurveda Ki Drishti Se’ written by Dr. Jitender Gill.
          Speaking on this occasion, Education Minister Mr. Ram Bilas Sharma said that present government had enacted a law for cow protection in the state.
          Speaking on the occasion, local MLA Mr. Kulwant Bazigar thanked the Chief Minister and read out demand charter.
          MLA Mr. Dinesh Kaushik, District BJP President, Mr. RajPal  Tanwar, Mr. Randhir Golan, Mr. Dharam Pal Sharma, Mr. Harpal Singh, other dignitaries and officers of district administration were also present on this occasion.
---balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Haryana signs MoU with China on market management systems,

CHINA, NOV 27

Haryana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Agricultural Wholesale Markets Association, People’s Republic of China on Co-operation of Technical Exchange and Promotion of Agricultural Trade today.

         While Agriculture Minister Mr Om Parkash Dhankar signed MOU on behalf of Haryana, Chairman Mr Zengjun MA signed it on behalf of China Agricultural Wholesale Markets Association, People’s Republic of China.

A High level delegation of Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board led by Haryana Agriculture Minister, Mr. O.P. Dhankar is presently on a visit to China to study in depth the level of infrastructure, systems, methods etc being provided in the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Markets of China.

          The MOU has been signed to promote mutual understanding and technical exchange of comprehensive expertise for wholesale markets, in terms of knowledge and know-how about market management systems, process, methods and technologies including that of electronic, auction, parking control system, trading system, asset management etc.

It would also foster genuine and mutually beneficial communication and strengthen the exchange of information. Apart from this, it would also help in enhancing mutual understanding of trade, investment and market cooperation, facilitate promotional activities and enhance business opportunities for both countries and other related areas. A working group would be established comprising representatives of both parties.

---balbirsingh227@gmail.com

Pinjore Heritage Festival on November 28-29

CHANDIGARH,  NOV 26
 Haryana Tourism is all set to celebrate the 10th Pinjore Heritage Festival on November 28 and 29, 2015, at the majestic Pinjore Gardens. An innovative endeavour of Haryana Tourism, the Festival seeks to project the ancient heritage and culture of the town of Pinjore and its royal Gardens.
While giving this information here today, Principal Secretary, Tourism, Dr. Sumita Misra, said that the Festival would be inaugurated by Haryana Tourism Minister, Mr. Ram Bilas Sharma, at 5.30 pm on November 28, 2015. Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism and Hospitality, Mrs. Seema Trikha, and MLA, Kalka, Mrs. Latika Sharma, would also grace the occasion.
She added that Haryana Governor, Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, would be the Chief Guest for the closing ceremony of the Festival to be held at 5.30 pm on November 29.
While giving further information, Managing Director, Haryana Tourism Corporation, Mr. Vikas Yadav, said that the Pinjore Heritage Festival would offer a veritable feast for all age groups. Renowned performers and folk artistes will entertain the audiences throughout the day.
He added that renowned Punjabi pop and folk singer Janab Barkat Ali Khan Diwana would present an enthralling performance during the evening cultural programme to be held 6.00pm onwards on November 28. On November 29, famous Manganiyar and Sufi singer Gazi Khan Barna and party from Rajasthan would entertain the visitors with a mesmerising performance at 6.00 pm. Flautist Adit Ravi and Bharatnatyam danseuse Krupa Ravi from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, would also present soulful performances.
Mr. Yadav said that a number of competitions, including rangoli making, folk dance, drawing and mehndi applying would be organised for school children from Chandigarh and Panchkula on both days of the Festival. A kids fashion show and flash mob would further add to the charm of the Festival on November 28.
He added that vibrant performances by the folk artistes of National Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala, would be a must-watch, and the enthralling day performances by folk dance groups, including Ragni Kud, Bhangra, Giddha, Bagpiper, Sapera, Sarangi, Banchari, Kathputli, etc, would bring the pathways of the Gardens alive and entertain the visitors.
The Managing Director said that in tune with its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, Haryana Tourism has made arrangements for the visit of differently-abled students on November 28. A Heritage Walk and Best Dressed Competition for Senior Citizens would be organised on November 29, 11.00 AM onwards. They would be able to enjoy free entry to the Festival and complimentary refreshments, he added.
Mr. Yadav said that other attractions during the Festival would include the Crafts Bazaar, which would be the main crowd-puller where unique handlooms and intricate handicrafts by crafts persons from across the country would be on display. The multi-cuisine Food Court would be another major attraction of the Festival. A wide range of mouth-watering dishes like Jaipur’s Dal Bati Churma, Mughlai kebabs and biryanis, Gohana’s famous jaleba, et al, would tantalise the taste buds of one and all. Apart from this, State Institutes of Hotel Management, Panipat and Yamunanagar, would also set up stalls for sale of food and beverage items.
Besides, Haryana Roadways would run special buses between Chandigarh-Panchkula-Pinjore at short intervals for the Festival, Mr. Yadav said.
He added that the grandeur of the royal Mughal Gardens, with fortress walls, ramparts, bastions and palaces, offers a perfect backdrop for the Pinjore Heritage Festival. This Festival encapsulates traditional flavours and is truly a tribute to these world-famous Mughal Gardens that form the venue for this event.
The Garden palace was built in the 17th century by Emperor Aurangzeb’s trusted lieutenant and foster brother, Fidai Khan. This Garden has been laid at seven levels on a descending scale. Natural springs blended with a hilly terrain, displaying plentiful use of moving water in this lush, terraced garden, he added.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com

6 crore released for development of Yamunanagar villages

CHANDIGARH, NOV 25
 Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister, Mrs. Kavita Jain said that a sum of about Rs six crore has been released for development of various villages under Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar. The funds would be utilized for various development works under Rajiv Gandhi Urban Development Mission (RGUDM), Haryana.
        Giving this information, Mrs. Jain said that a sum of Rs 2.5 crore has been released for development works in Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar under RGUDM, Haryana and over Rs 3.48 crore for development works in Scheduled Castes and triban-dominated colonies. The funds would be utilized for villages of Radaur assembly constituency falling under Municipal Corporation Yamunanagar. These villages are Ishopur, Aurangabad, Patashgarh, Jorian, Mandeber, Jampur, Mandebri, Bhootmazara, Phunsgarh, Panjeto ka Majra, Kansepur, Kami Majra, Raipur, Kheri Ranghran, Kehar Singh Ka Majra, Sasauli and Farakpur.
        She said that earlier approval had been given for release of more than Rs 103.30 crore for the development works in all the 79 Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Municipal Committees for the year 2015-16.
        The Minister said that Rs 219.83 lakh has been released for Ambala, Rs 74.94 lakh for Naraingarh, Rs 73.02 lakh for Barara, Rs 168.11 lakh for Bhiwani, Rs 67.26 lakh for Bawanikhera, Rs 108.14 lakh for Charkhi Dadri, Rs 63.41 lakh for Loharu and Rs 55.73 lakh for Siwani. Similarly, Rs 865.78 lakh has been released for Faridabad, Rs 88.40 lakh for Bhuna, Rs 133.59 lakh for Fatehabad, Rs 106.02 lakh for Ratia, Rs 148.43 lakh for Tohana, Rs 488.93 lakh for Gurgaon, for Rs 40.35 lakh for Farukh Nagar, Rs 82.63 lakh for Haily Mandi, Rs 84.55 lakh for Pataudi and Rs 82.63 lakh for Sohna. Apart from this, Rs 240.94 lakh has been released for Hisar, Rs 150.55 lakh for Barwala, Rs 151.21 lakh for Hansi, Rs 67.26 lakh for Narnaund, Rs 71.10 lakh for Uklana Mandi, Rs 185.96 lakh for Bahadurgarh, Rs 48.04 lakh for Beri, Rs 131.47 lakh for Jhajjar.
        Mrs. Jain said that Rs 163.41 lakh has been released for Jind, Rs 65.34 lakh for Julana, Rs 125.10 lakh for Narwana, Rs 139.95 lakh for Safidon, Rs 34.59 lakh for Uchana. Similarly, Rs 202.86 lakh for Kaithal, Rs 100.49 lakh has been released for Cheeka, Rs 69.18 lakh for Kalayat, Rs 73.02 lakh for Pundri, Rs 49.96 lakh for Rajaund. Likewise, Rs 359.7 lakh for Karnal, Rs 118.75 lakh has been released for Assandh, Rs 129.35 lakh for Gharaunda, Rs 32.67 lakh for Indri, Rs 49.96 lakh for Nilokheri, Rs 30.75 lakh for Nissing and Rs 195.08 lakh for Tarori.
        She said that Rs 171.87 lakh for Thanesar, Rs 108.14 lakh for Pehowa, Rs 201.45 lakh for Shahabad, Rs 137.83 lakh for Ladwa, Rs 61.49 lakh for Ferozepur Jhirka, Rs 55.73 lakh for Nuh. Likewise, Rs 63.41 lakh for Punahana, Rs 92.24 lakh for Taoru, Rs 24.98 lakh for Ateli Mandi, Rs  40.38 lakh for Kanina, Rs 78.79 lakh for Mohindergarh, Rs 165.39 lakh has been released for Narnaul, Rs 32.67 lakh for Nangal Choudhary. Apart from this, Rs 247.45 lakh for Panchkula, Rs 353.13 lakh has been released for Panipat, Rs 82.63 lakh for Samalkha, Rs 167.51 lakh for Hodel and Rs 53.81 lakh for Hathin.
          The Minister said that Rs 118.33 lakh for Palwal, Rs 42.28 lakh for Bawal, Rs 88.4 lakh lakh for Dharuhera, Rs 175.63 lakh for Rewari, Rs 217.66 lakh for Rohtak, Rs 57.65 lakh for Kalanaur, Rs 88.4 lakh for Meham, Rs 42.28 lakh for Sampla, Rs 139.95 lakh for Mandi Dabwali, Rs 92.25 lakh for Ellenabad, Rs 59.57 lakh for Kalanwali, Rs 61.49 lakh for Rania and Rs 164.35 lakh for Sirsa. Similarly, Rs 82.63 lakh for Gannur, Rs 176 lakh for Gohana, Rs 76.87 lakh for Kharkhoda, Rs 267.66 lakh for Sonepat and Rs 302.17 lakh for Yamunanagar.
===balbirsingh227@gmail.com