Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday said they will keep in mind the snowfall season while fixing dates for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls. He also assured of free, fair, and transparent polls on his third and last day of the visit to the state. Addressing the media here, the poll panel chief said there are currently 53,88,409 voters in the state, of which 54,000 are persons with disabilities (PWDs). As many as 1,27,662 voters are senior citizens and 1,294 of them are aged above 100, he added. The PWDs and senior citizens may avail the facility of voting from home by filling out a form, Kumar said. The CEC said a section of society raised questions about electronic voting machines (EVMs) but they were found fully transparent. Kumar also inaugurated an election exhibition at historic Gaiety Theatre here. The exhibition showcases activities pertaining to the electoral process. It will continue till September 26. Kumar also interacted with the deputy … [Read more...] about Himachal Election Dates to Be Fixed Keeping Snowfall Season in Mind: Poll Panel Chief
PV GAS marks foundation anniversary
On September 20, 1990, the Gas Company (predecessor of PV GAS) was established, responsible for collecting, transporting, storing, manufacturing, and trading gas and gas products. Over the past 32 years of establishment and development, PV GAS has taken the lead in domestic gas industry. Speaking at the ceremony, PV GAS General Director Hoang Van Quang recalled the corporation’s glorious traditions and expressed deep gratitude for the contribution of former leaders and all staff over the past time. Quang underlined the importance of solidarity and business culture, creating strength for PV GAS and raising its status in the country’s economy. On this occasion, he also called on PV GAS’s workforce to boost internal solidarity, innovative mindset, and professional actions to implement the best and most effective solutions to reach more milestones in the construction and development cause, deserving the trust of the Party, the State, and the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group … [Read more...] about PV GAS marks foundation anniversary
First water and solid waste treatment complex in military put into operation
The acceptance ceremony was chaired by Director of the Military Science and Technology Institute Major General and President of Army Officer Candidate School No.2 Lieutenant General Nguyen Ngoc Ca. The complex of water and solid waste treatment plants was built at a total investment of VND 48 billion from the state budget to meet the daily need of the school’s personnel and cadets. The project was set up based on the Institute for Tropicalization and Environment’s surveys on its impacts on the environment and water resources. The water and solid waste treatment plants are well connected. The cluster is capable of collecting and treating the school’s daily water and solid waste, contributing to ensuring a clean environment for the unit’s personnel and cadets to work and study. The Army Officer Candidate School No.2’s water and solid waste treatment complex features the most advanced and modern water and solid waste treatment technologies from Germany, Italy, the Republic of Korea, … [Read more...] about First water and solid waste treatment complex in military put into operation
N.A.’s Committee for National Defense and Security marks 30th anniversary
Speaking at the event, N.A. Chairman Hue asked the committee to fully grasp the Party’s guidelines on national defense and security, especially the Resolution adopted by the 13th National Party Congress and another on the national protection strategy in the new situation set at the 8th plenum of the 11th Party Central Committee. It was required to soon engage in the building and perfection of laws, resolutions and ordinances in assigned fields; work closely with relevant agencies to ensure the progress and quality of assigned law-making tasks, actively study legislative tasks related to ensuring social safety and order or recent emerging issues. He also suggested the committee improve the quality of supervision over the settlement of suggestions, and provide better consultancy for the N.A. and the N.A. Standing Committee over the country’s important issues in national defense and security. In particular, the committee needs to work closely with relevant ministries and agencies, … [Read more...] about N.A.’s Committee for National Defense and Security marks 30th anniversary
Binh Duong to host 2022 Horasis India Meeting
The event was co-hosted by the Binh Duong provincial People’s Committee, the Horasis Global Visions Community and the Confederation of Indian Industry. With six plenary sittings, 26 dialogue and discussion sessions, the event will see the presence of some 500 delegates, including officials, diplomats, and experts from Vietnam, India, and other nations worldwide. According to Permanent Vice Chairman of the Binh Duong provincial People’s Committee Mai Hung Dung, the province will create best conditions possible for businesses and managers to connect during the course of the meeting. Dr. Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman of Horasis, said the meeting targets political and economic development, as it takes place on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-India diplomatic relations and sees a visit to Vietnam by an Indian Deputy Minister of External Affairs. Within the framework of the event, delegates will join a tour around tourist destinations, as well as key industrial … [Read more...] about Binh Duong to host 2022 Horasis India Meeting