Monday, September 17, 2018
- Chandigarh, Sept 17- Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal today assured to give financial assistance of Rs five lakh to the family of the late senior photographer, Mr Anil Bhandari and Rs two lakh to the family of Late, Mr Joginder Mittal Editor of Karnal Deep Weekly.
- The Chief Minister gave this assurance on the request of the delegation of journalists at Karnal today.
- He said that various scheme are being implemented by the State Government for the welfare of journalists which included pension of Rs 10,000 per month, setting up of media centre in all the districts, financial assistance to journalists and their families. He said that Health Insurance Scheme would soon be initiated for the welfare of journalists.
- A delegation of journalists led by Haryana Patrakar Sangh President, Mr K.B. Pandit today met the Chief Minister in Karnal. The delegation informed the chief minister about the untimely demise of two media persons namely Mr Anil Bhandari and Mr Joginder Mittal. On which, the Chief Minister assured to provide financial assistance to their families.