Purchase of cotton
Farmers allege official-trader nexus
Sirsa, December 15
Owing to the alleged lackadaisical attitude of officials of the cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and recent fall in the prices of cotton globally, farmers have been facing the worst period these days.

Farmers block traffic against the slow purchase of cotton by the CCI in Sirsa. Photo: Amit Soni

State-of-the-art sugar mill in Rohtak
Rohtak, December 15
State government-owned cooperative sugar mill in Rohtak is likely set new standards by becoming one of the most hi-tech and upgraded mill in the region. It is also expected to generate 12 MW of power.

Teachers hail move on medical security over
Chandigarh, December 15
The Haryana Federation Of University And College Teachers Organisations (HFUCTO) has welcomed the announcement of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda that the state government will contribute to a comprehensive medical security cover for teachers and employees of government-aided colleges of the state in consultation with the college managements.

College management panel violates rules
Hisar, December 15
With affiliated universities in Haryana failing to perform their duty, DAV colleges and a non-statutory managing committee based in New Delhi continue to function like universities unto themselves violating government and university rules.

“Beyond the Horizon” presents confluence of varied images
Gurgaon, December 15
“Beyond the Horizon”, a contemporary art exhibition, inaugurated here showcases a tasteful variety of creations by fine artists from various parts of the country. The exhibition will continue till December 17.

Religious tourism
Ambala’s potential unexplored
Ambala, December 15
Ambala has the potential to attract religious tourists since it has several historical gurdwaras, temples and a church of primordial times.

Traffic lights create chaos in Fatehabad
Fatehabad, December 11
In order to ensure the smooth flow of traffic, the authorities recently installed traffic lights at the Ambedkar Chowk here on the Delhi-Sirsa national highway no. 10.

Sugarcane farmers turn to wheat cultivation
Chandigarh, December 15
An expected rise of Rs 200 per quintal on the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat has led to diversion of sugarcane growing area to wheat cultivation in Haryana.

Commuters rue costly travel to Chandigarh
Ambala, December 15
Travelling to Chandigarh from Ambala has now become expensive for daily commuters after the second toll plaza in Dappar on the national highway no. 22 was inaugurated a few days ago.

100 woman footballers from one village
Sonepat, December 15
Murthal village in the district has set an example as more than 100 girls of this village have played in a number of national as well as international games, which is claimed to be a record in the state.

Master chef to start food channel
Gurgaon, December 15
"The demand for employment in the hospitality sector is increasing day by day and the future in this industry is very bright," feels master chef Sanjeev Kapoor. He was here to launch Spencer Retail Limited's two-week-long American festival at its store at MGF Megacity Mall.

Master chef Sanjeev Kapoor gives a demonstration of recipes in Gurgaon. Photo: Rajesh Kumar Yadav

School celebrates Parents Day
Fatehabad, December 15
DAV Centenary Public School recently celebrated its Parents Day on the school premises. Harcharan Singh Chhokar, district education officer, Fatehabad, was the chief guest while Dr R.K. Tomar, principal of Dayanand College, Hisar, presided.

Sawant, Nidhi get best camper award
Gurgaon, December 15
Sawant Singh and Nidhi Chauhan were conferred the best camper award on the conclusion of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Camp-2008, held at Rotary Public School, Sector 22, here from December 12 to December 14.

Letter
The authorities construct roads every 5-10 years, which on one hand makes it easier for people to drive their vehicles while on the other makes life difficult for residents since the level of houses goes down.