Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini visited Shree Kali Mata Temple in Kalka on Friday and prayed for the good health and bright future of the people of the state. He performed a puja at the temple.
On this occasion, Kalka MLA, Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, former MLA, Smt. Latika Sharma and other dignitaries were also present.
Hard work and dedication shape one’s identity – Chief Minister
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that a person builds their identity through hard work and dedication. Such talented individuals not only make their parents proud but also bring pride to their local community.
Shashank Gupta is one of those, who started his education at National School, Naraingarh, and has now been selected for the Charlotte Elizabeth Procter Fellowship at Princeton University, New Zealand, for the academic session 2025-26.
The Chief Minister congratulated Sh. Shashank Gupta on this remarkable achievement and wished him a bright future. He also called Sh. Gupta’s father personally congratulated him on his son’s success.
Committee to address fire department employees demands to be formed by April 15, 2025- Vipul Goel
Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel has directed the officers to form a committee by April 15 to address the demands of the fire department employees. He said that the committee should thoroughly examine each point and submit recommendations to the government.
Sh. Goel was presiding over a review meeting with the officers of the Nagar Palika Karamchari Sangh and the officers of the department held at Haryana Niwas on Friday.
During the meeting, Sh. Goel assured that he aims to make the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Department one of the best in the country. He directed to recruit new employees as required and said that physically fit employees are essential for the department. Elder employees can be assigned to the establishment branch and other branches instead of emergency duty. It is mandatory for the employees to undergo departmental training as per the requirement, he added.
The minister assured that a Fire employee Welfare Fund would soon be established to support employees in case of death or disability while on duty. Besides this, he said that employees previously working under Outsourcing Part One and Two have been accommodated in the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam.
Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, Director General, Fire Services, Sh. Shekhar Vidyarthi, besides President, Nagar Palika Karamchari Sangh, Sh. Naresh Shastri also remained present during the meeting.
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi Reviews Preparations for CDS and NDA Examinations
Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi reviewed the preparations for the upcoming CDS Examination-I, 2025, and NDA and NA Examination-I, 2025, scheduled to be held on April 13 in Faridabad and Gurugram districts.
The Chief Secretary stated that 12 examination centres have been set up in Faridabad and 27 in Gurugram. He directed officials to ensure adequate security arrangements at all examination centres, especially at the entrance gate, rear gate and parking. No disturbances or protests should be allowed near the examination venues. Additionally, proper security should be in place for the transportation of sensitive examination materials. At least 10 police personnel, including women personnel, should be deployed at each examination centre.
Sh. Rastogi emphasized that candidates and examination officials should not face any inconvenience in commuting. Sufficient buses should be arranged for their transportation. Adequate power supply must also be ensured at all centres for a hassle-free examination process.
He further stated that the use of mobile phones, bluetooth devices, and other IT/communication equipment is strictly prohibited at the examination centres. To strengthen security measures, jammers are being installed at all venues. Examination officials should be adequately sensitized to ensure a fair and smooth examination process, he added.
DGP Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur, Managing Director, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd, Sh. A. Sreenivas, Special Secretary, Monitoring & Coordination, Dr. Priyanka Soni, Commissioner of Police, Faridabad, Sh. SK Gupta, Commissioner of Police, Gurugram, Sh. Vikas Kumar Arora, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
