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Haryana

Air services will commence from Hisar Airport by April this year

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IEP Chandigarh

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Dushyant Chautala said that air services will commence from Hisar Airport to various important cities in the country by April of this year. Today, he engaged in a detailed discussion with officials from Alliance-Air Company, and an MoU with the company is set to be signed soon.

        The Deputy Chief Minister, who is also holding the portfolio of Civil Aviation Department, shared this information after presiding over a joint meeting with officials from Civil Aviation and Alliance-Air Company.

        Mr. Dushyant Chautala said that the air connectivity in the state will operate on the concept of “State VGF (Viable Gap Funding),” ensuring that passengers do not incur extra fares. Initially, air travel will commence, with plans to deploy a 70-seater aircraft from Hisar Airport to connect routes like Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Kullu. The routes will undergo a review after the first 90 days, and based on passenger demand, flights will be expanded to include destinations such as Lucknow, Varanasi, and Ambala.

        The Deputy Chief Minister said that with the introduction of air connectivity to Hisar, the region can expect growth in defense and other industries, ultimately serving as a substantial source of revenue for the state.

Haryana

NHAI should initiate the process of constructing a toll plaza in Pachgaon at the earliest: D.S. Dhesi

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IEP Chandigarh January 8

Principal Adviser, Urban Development, Sh. D.S. Dhesi today held a key meeting with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officers concerned and discussed the development of roads in Gurugram. He directed the officers to expedite the acquisition process of the land for the toll plaza being shifted from Kherki Daula to Pachgaon.

        Sh. D.S. Dhesi said that the land for the toll plaza in Pachgaon has been transferred from HSIIDC to GMDA, and GMDA has further transferred it to NHAI, providing all the necessary documents. Now, NHAI needs to complete the acquisition process and initiate the construction work without any delay. He emphasized that there should be no negligence in this work, and the project will be commenced under the supervision of NHAI’s Project Director, Rewari.

        Sh. D.S. Dhesi, suggested constructing the roads connecting to Sohna, Faridabad and Jaipur in such a way that traffic flow becomes smooth. He advocated for opening the service road of Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram city for the convenience of motorists. Meanwhile, the NHAI officers shared that the audit of this road is ongoing, and it will be opened soon in the coming days. Sh. D.S. Dhesi directed NHAI officers to construct a flyover for pedestrians near IMT on Manesar Highway by June.

        Sh. D.S. Dhesi also gave directions to expedite the completion of Gurugram-Pataudi Road. Officials from the National Highways Authority of India reported that 50 percent of the work on this road has already been completed. GMDA has provided a 6 km stretch for constructing this road.

        Deputy Commissioners, Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav expressed concern about the condition of the road from Honda Chowk to Bawal and suggested widening it. Sh. D.S. Dhesi further directed the authorities to take prompt action on this matter.

        CEO, GMDA, Sh. A.Sreenivas, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Sh. Ashok Garg and other officers also remained present on this occasion.

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In view of extreme weather conditions, CM announces a change in the  timing of the electricity supply to tube wells

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IEP Chandigarh

Known for its pro-farmer policies, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal-led Haryana Government has yet again taken a key decision in the interest of farmers.

        As per the decision, the farmers will now be able to irrigate their fields during the daytime as well after the Chief Minister has directed the officers concerned to change the timing of the electricity supply at tube wells.  Now farmers will get electricity in 2 shifts during the day.

        The said decision has been taken in view of the extreme weather conditions. With the change in timings, the farmers will now be able to irrigate their fields without facing any problems caused due to severe cold conditions.

        As per the directions of the Chief Minister, the power department will now ensure uninterrupted power supply to the farmers from 5 am to 1 pm and from 10 am to 6 pm.

        For the last few days, farmers from across the state has been urging the government about the problems being faced by them due to weather conditions, acknowledging the same the Chief Minister took this significant decision today.

Punjab

19kg heroin recovery: Punjab police arrest three more members of Mannu Mahawa cartel; 3.5 kg heroin recovered

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IEP CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, January 8

          Following a vigorous follow-up investigation in a 19-kg heroin recovery case carried out as part of the decisive war against drugs launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Monday arrested three more members of Mannu Mahawa cartel and recovered an additional chunk 3.5kg heroin, taking the total recovery to 22.5 kg in this case.

          Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav has identified the arrested persons as Balraj Singh alias Kaka of village Lahorimal in Amritsar, Anmol Singh alias Laalu and Sarabjit Singh, both residents of Ranjhe di Haveli in Amritsar. With the arrest of these three more accused persons in this case, the total arrests have reached 10, he added.

          He said that apart from recovering heroin, Police teams have also recovered 10 live cartridges of .30 Bore and 9 live cartridges of 9 MM along with one car Safari from their possession.

          The development came a little over a week after the Commissionerate Police Amritsar had busted a cross-border drug and arms smuggling racket being operated by USA-based smuggler Manpreet alias Mannu Mahawa with the arrest of its two key persons and recovered 19kg heroin, Rs 23 lakh drug money, 7 pistols including one 9mm Glock and drone parts.

          Sharing more details, Commissioner of Police (CP) Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that following reliable inputs that wanted accused Anmol Singh alias Laalu along with his accomplices were spotted in area of Sultanwind, Police teams of CIA Staff-3 under supervision of DCP Harpreet Singh Mandher, ADCP CITY-3 Abhimanyu Rana, ACP Sarabjit Singh Bajwa conducted a special nakabandi and arrested three accused persons.

          He said that as per preliminary investigations, the accused were directly in touch with Pakistan-based smuggler Shah and USA-based Manu Mahawa, and were supplying Drugs and Arms-Ammunition across the state after smuggling from Pakistan via Drones. This consignment was also sent by Pak-based smugglers, he added.

          CP Bhullar said that further investigations are being conducted to probe the backward linkages and unearth the whole network of drug suppliers, dealers and their buyers.

          An FIR No 298 dated 31/12/2023 had already been registered under sections 21 and 29 of the NDPS Act and section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Islamabad.

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Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa visits Talwara Surface Water Project

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IEP Chandigarh, January 8

          On the directions of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa visited Talwara Surface Water Project last evening. This project will provide clean and drinkable water to 197 villages of Talwara, Hajipur, Bhunga and Dasuya blocks. The project is scheduled to be completed by next year. It is pertinent to mention that through this project, a pipeline of about 231 km long is to be laid from Shah Canal Barrage.

          Jimpa said that the total cost of this project is Rs. 258.73 crore. After the completion of this project, the drinking water problem of the people of Kandi area will be solved.  Jimpa also issued directions for timely completion of the project and instructed that the work should be of high standard.

          He further said that the government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is dedicatedly working towards making the state ‘Rangla Punjab.’ For this purpose, all necessary facilities should be prioritized for villages. He said that the villages in which the ground water is not drinkable are being connected with canal water projects.

          On the occasion, MLA Karamvir Singh Ghumman, SE Vijay Kumar, Executive Engineer Anuj Sharma and other officers and employees of the department were present.

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School Education Departments conducts training for School Management Committees across the state

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IEP Chandigarh, January 8

Punjab School Education Department under the guidance of Secretary, School Education Kamal Kishor Yadav is piloting a training of School Management Committee (SMC) members. This training is for SMCs of 117 Schools of Eminence, 10 Meritorious Schools and 8 Senior Secondary Girls Schools in the state and commenced today (8th January) and till 12th January.

          In the pilot, the capacity building sessions will be conducted in 145 schools for 600+ SMC members. This will guide the approach to training of 2.8 lakh SMC members across the state. The sessions are aimed at orienting the SMC members towards their roles and responsibilities in supporting the school and identifying and resolving the needs of the school. This initiative aims to build a strong sense of responsibility and ownership in SMCs and support the implementation of schemes in the schools. In an innovative step, the Department of School Education has made a documentary for SMC members and a Booklet, which will be used as a training resource.

          Towards bringing the Education Revolution in Punjab, parents and community members play a key role in their child’s learning and school’s development by being a part of SMCs. Only an aware, informed and invested SMC can truly actively participate in partnering with the school to enable change. Bringing schools and communities closer through SMCs and encouraging them to partner can be an uphill task- one which requires insight and initiative. Through this SMC capacity-building initiative, the Department of School Education, Punjab has taken great strides towards fostering partnerships between schools and communities.

          The Punjab model of transforming school education can be considered an example of the role of vision, leadership and governance in development. In recent times, government schools of Punjab have shown impressive performance in the state-wise evaluation of the National Achievement Survey. Initiatives such as the establishment of Schools of Eminence, Mission 100%, Mission Saksham, Mission Samrath and Edusat have significantly contributed to the improvement of school education in Punjab.

          One of the key focus areas for the government of Punjab has been building strong relationships with parents and community. In that regard, the Department of School Education, Punjab conducted initiatives such as Mega PTM and a statewide School Management Committee (SMC) formation process in May 2023, in which SMCs were formed across around 19000 government schools in the state. In a landmark move during the SMC formation process, the Department of School Education, Punjab mandated the inclusion of a student in all SMCs across the state.

          Mr. Churchil Kumar, IFS Special Secretary, School Education said that under section 21 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act mandates the constitution of School Management Committees (SMCs) in every government school across the country. SMCs are a platform for parents, students, teachers, school leaders and local government representatives to come together and work on issues for the welfare of the school.

Punjab

Drive against drug smugglers: Police register 202 firs; 1.9-kg heroin, Rs 6.80 lakh drug money recovered

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IEP Chandigarh, January 8

          As part of the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police on Monday conducted a massive state-level Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug hotspots and vulnerable areas in all the 28 Police districts of the state. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.

          The operation was conducted from 8am to 2pm simultaneously across the state and Spl DGP/ADGP/IGP/DIG rank officers from Punjab Police Headquarters were deputed in each Police district to personally supervise the operation.

          The CPs/SSPs were told to plan this operation in a meticulous manner by identifying drug Hotspots— the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances in their respective districts or certain areas which have become shelter/safe haven for drug peddlers, to carry out this operation amid massive deployment of the police force.

          Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who joined Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ravjot Kaur Grewal in Fatehgarh Sahib, said that the state government has enforced a three-pronged strategy— Enforcement, Prevention and Rehabilitation— to eradicate drugs from the state.

          He said that the Punjab Police has not been leaving any stone unturned to make Punjab free from drugs. “These kinds of CASOs at a mass-scale level not only help in infusing fear among anti-social elements but also boost public confidence and increase the presence of the cops in the field,” he said.

          The Special DGP said that over 600 Police teams, comprising over 9000 police personnel, have cordoned off as many as 268 drug hotspots and as many as 5505 suspicious persons were frisked.

          During the operation, the Police registered 202 first information reports (FIRs) after arresting 48 persons, besides, apprehending 21 Proclaimed Offenders (POs), he said.

          Sharing outcomes, Spl DGP Arpit Shukla said that Police teams have recovered 1.9-Kg Heroin, ₹6.80 lakh drug money, 1.1-kg opium, 87.5kg poppy husk, 10125 intoxicant tablets, 18 injections, 885 litres of illicit liquor and 12350 litres lahan, besides, impounding 16 motorcycles and one car.

          Meanwhile, the operation was conducted after the identification of drug hotspots through data analysis by district police forces.

Haryana

Haryana’s Manohar Government targets 7-star development: Education, Health, Security, Self-Respect, Self-Reliance, Service, & Good Governance

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IEP Chandigarh

Haryana Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal highlighted the commitment of the Manohar government to a 7-star development approach in the state. This comprehensive development model prioritizes seven key areas: education, health, security, self-respect, self-reliance, service, and good governance.

        Sh.Kanwar Pal was redressing the grievances of citizens who came to the Janata Darbar at his Jagadhri residence on Monday.

Sh.Kanwar Pal stated that when the government was formed in 2014, the slogan ‘Haryana Ek – Haryanvi Ek’ was adopted. He also emphasised the government’s dedication to serving all citizens, particularly the underprivileged following the”Antyodaya” philosophy.

Many grievances raised at the Darbar were redressed on the spot, and directions were given to the concerned officers for some complaints for swift action. 

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Haryana allocates Rs. 3.96 crore to 496 beneficiaries for house repairs under Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikarn Yojna

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IEP Chandigarh

Haryana Governent has allocated over Rs. 3.96 crore to 496 beneficiaries under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikarn Yojna, spanning from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. This initiative is designed to offer financial aid to underprivileged families in the state for the purpose of house repairs.

        Sharing information in this regard an official spokesperson said that citizens interested in availing the government’s financial assistance for house repairs can check their eligibility criteria and apply online. Applicants can also submit their applications online through the ‘Saral Haryana’ portal.

        The SEWA department provides Rs 80,000 financial assistance for house repairs to BPL families under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikarn Yojna. This amount is given as a lump sum and is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s registered and Aadhaar-linked bank account.

        All BPL families are eligible for this scheme. To avail the benefits of this scheme, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana and their name must be listed in the BPL list. The application form can be downloaded from the Haryana SCBC website at https://haryanascbc.gov.in.

Documents required for the scheme

        For this scheme, it is necessary to get the form verified by the Sarpanch of the village or Municipal Councilor in the city. The applicant should bring his/her family ID, ration card (for BPL card holders), bank account copy, residential certificate, caste certificate, house registry/fard, Parivar Pehchan Patra, income certificate, applicant’s photo in front of the house and any one of these documents like electricity bill/water bill/stove tax/house tax and proof of estimated expenditure on repair of the house etc. must be attached with the application. For more information regarding this, contact the District Welfare Officer office located at the local Mini Secretariat. 

Eligibility for  Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikarn Yojna

        The applicant for this scheme should be a permanent resident of Haryana state. The name of the applicant should be registered in the BPL ration card list. The annual income of the family should not exceed from Rs 1.80 lakh. House for which assistance is sought must be in applicant’s name for at least 10 years, require repairs, and not have received any previous grant/funds for repairs from any other department.

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Mobile phones costing about Rs. 28 crores are being distributed to Anganwadi workers, supervisors, CDPOs of the state

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IEP Chandigarh

Haryana Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda, said that the mobile phones are being distributed to Anganwadi workers, supervisors, and CDPOs (Child Development Project Officers) at an estimated cost of around Rs. 28 crore.

        In a program held at grain market in Kaithal, the state minister distributed mobile phones to Anganwadi workers. The Minister of State said that mobile phones have been provided to 1270 Anganwadi workers, 49 supervisors and 7 Women and Child Development Project Officers in Kaithal district. Minister further stated that approximately 25,962 Anganwadi workers, 1016 supervisors, and 148 CDPOs across the 22 districts of the state will be provided with mobile phones, totalling a cost of Rs. 28 crore. In Kaithal district, 1326 mobile phones were distributed.

        During the programme, the minister highlighted the benefits of connecting 25,962 Anganwadi centres in the state with solar energy. She also mentioned plans to open 4,000 more play schools in the future as well.

        Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda emphasized that the use of mobile phones will facilitate better and faster implementation of Anganwadi centre activities. Today, real time data of beneficiaries under many important schemes of the department like ICDS, Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana, Bal Samvardhan Pranali etc. is being filled on the portal. With the availability of smart phones, all the beneficiaries under the nutrition campaign can be easily tracked. On the Portal, work can be done easily regarding the opening time of Anganwadi centres, attendance, weight and height measurement of children, Minister stated.

        Additionally, the minister mentioned the opening of 4,000 more play schools in the state and the decision to connect 25,962 Anganwadi centers with solar energy, with 9,500 centres covered in the first phase. Keeping in mind the needs of working women, 500 new crèches will be opened in the state for the babies of working women.

        The Minister of State said that recently, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal had made several announcements while interacting with Anganwadi workers and assistants, under which the honorarium of Anganwadi workers with more than 10 years of experience has been increased from Rs. 12,661 to Rs 14,000, and those with less than 10 years of experience has been increased from Rs. 11,401 to Rs. 12,500. In the similar manner, the honorarium of experienced Mini Anganwadi worker has been increased from Rs. 11,401 to Rs. 12,500. Similarly, uniform allowance has been increased.

        The minister also highlighted recent announcements by Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, including an increase in allowances for Anganwadi workers based on their experience and improvements in retirement benefits. The retirement amount for Anganwadi workers has been increased from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakhs, and for Anganwadi helpers, it has been raise from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1 lakh.