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Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister brightened the faces of destitute or homeless youngsters by providing them with government jobs

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IEP Chandigarh, July 25

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal in the last eight and a half years, has set many examples of bringing uniformity and harmony in the society, which have not only been acknowledged at the central level but are also being emulated by other states. The Chief Minister has shown that politics can become a medium of public service by implementing the announcements on the ground within just 24 hours.During a programme held during COVID-19 pandemic, some children, who were destitute, homeless, surrendered or abandoned by their parents, expressed their desire of further studies in front of the chief minister. He immediately asked officers to formulate a new scheme for the upbringing, free education, and employment of such children. Haryana Government started the Harihar Yojana for the welfare of such children, under which such children will be provided educational, financial, and compassionate employment benefits who have completed 18 years of age from the child care institutions of the state. The Chief Minister brought smiles to the faces of 12 such children on June 22, 2023, by handing over appointment letters for jobs in government departments.Recently, the Chief Minister has set an example before the country by providing monthly financial assistance of about Rs. 2750 to widower and unmarried men and women. An unmarried person, male as well as female, whose family income is less than Rs. 1.80 lakh per annum and are between the age of 45-60 years will be provided a pension of Rs. 2750 per month. Apart from this, those widower who have attained the age of 40 years and their family annual income is less than Rs. 3 lakhs will also be eligible for financial assistance of Rs. 2750 per month. The scheme will come into effect from July 1, 2023.The Chief Minister has set a record by getting the Cabinet approval within just 24 hours of his announcement. Earlier, the Chief Minister had set an example by fulfilling the demand raised by the people during the Jan Samvad programmes in Bhiwani, Palwal, Kurukshetra, Sirsa, and Mahendragarh districts within 24 hours. Seeing the speedy fulfillment of the demands put forth by the people during these Jan Samvad programmes, the people’s faith in the working style of the Chief Minister seems to be increasing.

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Haryana to use new advanced technologies under JICA project for transfer of technologies: Agriculture Minister JP Dalal

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IEP Chandigarh, July 25

Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Animal Husbandry Minister, Sh. J. P Dalal with a delegation met Deputy Governor of Kochi Prefectural Government of Japan Mr. Inoue Hiroyuki today and took information about advanced agricultural technologies. The delegation also visited the market in Kochi and held a meeting with the officers in charge so that the farmers of Haryana could get the benefit of new technologies in the field of horticulture, vegetable production and agriculture.The Agriculture Minister said that Haryana will use new advanced technologies under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project for transfer of technologies. Briefing about the visit to Japan, Sh. J.P Dalal informed that Kochi has very advanced agricultural technologies and uses Internet of Plants for environment controlled technologies using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). This technology puts the main focus on the entire value chain in Japan with high-value crops, Japanese ginger and processing. To understand the modern infrastructure system, operational modalities and support mechanism, Additional Chief Secretary Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. K. M Pandurang, Director General of Horticulture Dr. Arjun Singh Saini and Other officials of the delegation took detailed information about the crops and technologies of Japan.Sh. J.P Dalal stated that Kochi possesses agro technology with high-value crops, Japanese ginger, and processing, with an emphasis on the full value chain. Haryana will adopt new advanced technologies under the JICA programme for technology transfer, and the Kochi Prefectural Government provides assistance to farmers.It is noteworthy that a delegation including the Agriculture Minister has gone to Japan to get the latest technical information in the agriculture and horticulture sector to increase the income and employment of farmers. The Agriculture Minister took in-depth information on many issues of the agriculture and horticulture sector and also invited traders and managers to visit Haryana. The delegation includes Joint Director, Horticulture Dr. Joginder Singh, Padma Shri awardee Sh. Kanwal Singh, progressive farmer Sh. Amit Kumar of Loharu.

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Farmers who have resown paddy will also get compensation, announces Hry CM

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IEP Chandigarh, July 25

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today announced that the farmers who have suffered a total crop loss will get compensation of Rs. 15,000 per acre. He said that registration of completely damaged crops is being done in the areas affected by floods in the state. Besides this, the loss of the farmers whose fields have receded is being assessed.Along with this, the survey and verification work of those farmers who have resown paddy will be started with immediate effect by the officers and its report of the same will be prepared around July 31.  The compensation would also be given to the farmers who resown paddy as per the said report. As per information, crop damage in Kurukshetra has been reported on about 15,000 acres , said  Sh. Manohar Lal while chairing a meeting of officers of Agriculture Department at Sector-7 in Kurukshetra district. Earlier, the Chief Minister also took stock of the flood-affected areas in village Bhiwani Khera late evening on Tuesday.He said that the construction work of VLD College will be started soon on 10 acres of land in Bhiwani Khera village of Kurukshetra district.  For this project, the Gram Panchayat has already given 10 acres of land in the name of Lala Lajpat Rai Veterinary University, Hisar.The Chief Minister said that 12 districts have been affected by the flood.  Of these, 6 districts are adjacent to the Yamuna and 6 districts are adjacent to the Ghaggar.  Continuous reports are being taken from all these districts.  There is still a possibility of rain till August 15, but this time it is likely to have less impact. The people of the state should not worry as the state government is working on a war footing level to provide every possible help to those stuck in the flood affected areas, said Sh. Manohar Lal.He further said that in these 12 districts, the government and the administration have worked to provide all possible relief to the people.  Social workers and religious organizations have also cooperated a lot in this relief work.The Chief Minister said that after taking stock of Bhiwani Khera village in Kurukshetra, this issue of resowing of paddy also was raised before him. Therefore to address the same immediate directions have been issued to the officers concerned to conduct surveys along with the verification of the farmers who have resown paddy, said the Sh. Manohar Lal.A provision will be made on the Meri Fasal-Mera Byora portal. Those farmers who are resowing their crop will also be able to register themselves on this portal.  After this, once the correct figures are obtained, the complete data of loss of crops will be revealed, because the farmer who has resown paddy must have incurred the expenditure on seeds, fertilizers etc. Therefore, some amount will definitely be given to these farmers as compensation.  This work will be completed around July 31, said the Chief Minister.

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Golden opportunity for the youth of Haryana to serve in the Indian Air Force as Agniveervayu

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IEP Chandigarh

The Indian Air Force has invited online applications from the eligible youth (unmarried male and female) of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Union Territory of Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for selection test for AGNIVEERVAYU intake under the Central Government’s Agnipath scheme.In a letter addressed to Chief Secretary, Haryana, Wing Commander SVG Reddy, Commanding Officer, Air Force Recruitment Selection Centre-1, Ambala Cantonment informed that the online registration for Agniveervayu intake 01/2024 would be done from July 27, 2023 to August 17, 2023 and online examinations would commence from October 13, 2023 onwards. The date of birth of the candidate should be between June 27, 2003 and December 27, 2006 (both dates inclusive). The candidates are required to deposit Rs 250 as registration and examination fee. Registration could also be done on the web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in.Giving details  about the educational qualification, he said that for science subjects, the  candidate should have passed Intermediate/10+2/equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from Education Boards recognised by Central Government, State Government and UT  with at least  50 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent  marks in English or passed three years diploma course in engineering from recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50 percent  marks in aggregate and 50 per cent marks  in English in diploma course (or in intermediate/matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course) or passed two years vocational course with non-vocational subject (Physics and Mathematics) from recognized Education Boards with 50 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent marks in English in the vocational course, (or in intermediate/matriculation, if English is not a subject in vocational Course).He further said that for other than science subjects, the candidate should have passed Intermediate/10+2/equivalent examination in any stream/subjects from recognized education Boards with minimum 50 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent in English or passed two years vocational course from recognized education  Boards with minimum 50 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent marks in English in vocational course (or in intermediate/matriculation, if English is not a subject in vocational Course). 

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB VIGILANCE BUREAU NABS PATWARI WHILE ACCEPTING BRIBE OF RS 20,000

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IEP Chandigarh, July 25      

     Amidst its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Tuesday nabbed a Patwari, Jatinder Singh, posted at Handiaya while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from Jaswinder Singh resident of Garcha road, Barnala.          Divulging the details here today, an official spokesperson said that Jaswinder Singh lodged a complaint that the accused Patwari had demanded a bribe of Rs 20,000 for mutation of a land which was bought by the complainant recently.          After preliminary investigation of the complaint, the spokesperson said, a team of VB laid a trap and arrested the Patwari while accepting Rs 20,000 as a bribe from the complainant in the presence of official witnesses.          In this regard, a FIR has been registered against Patwari Jatinder Singh at Police Station Vigilance Bureau, Patiala Range and further investigation is in progress.  

Chandigarh, Punjab

SPEAKER KULTAR SINGH SANDHWAN EMPHASIZES PROMPT & APPROPRIATE REDRESSAL OF PROBLEMS OF COMMON PEOPLE BEING  RAISED  BY  MLAS

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IEP Chandigarh, July 25

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has emphasised the need  to address problems being faced by common masses and brought to their notice by MLAs within minimal time and appropriate manner.Holding a meeting with the senior officials from Punjab’s Finance, Transport, Health, and Home Departments, as well as Zonal Managers from different banks at the Punjab Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the Speaker sought amicable and prompt resolutions to these problems. He pointed out that Government and private banks were forcing borrowers for  insurance at the time of loan approval/disbursement,  though there was no such legal requirement. He urged the zonal bank managers to ensure that common people and farmers were not compelled to get insurance while obtaining different loans.The Speaker also urged the Zonal Managers to clearly communicate that insurance was not mandatory for taking loans in their respective banks. This should be done by properly displaying the information at prominent places, translating the relevant instructions for taking loans into Punjabi, and providing the translated versions to the borrowers.Prominent amongst those present in the meeting included MLAs Mr. Amolak Singh, Mr. Manwinder Singh Giaspura, Mr. Kuljit Singh Randhawa, Mr. Balkar Sidhu, Principal Secretary Finance Mr. Ajoy Sinha, Principal Secretary Health Mr. Vivek Pratap Singh, Secretary Transport Mr. Dilraj Singh Sandhawalia, State Transport Commissioner Mr. Monish Kumar, I.G. Security Mr. Shiv Kumar Verma, Secretary Punjab Vidhan Sabha Mr. Ram Lok Khatana, Registrar Cooperative Societies, MD. Punjab State Cooperative Bank, Zonal Manager State Bank of India, Zonal Manager Punjab National Bank, Zonal Manager HDFC and Zonal Manager ICICI, among others. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

POWER SUPPLY RESTORED AT ALL 595 PLACES AFFECTED BY FLOODS: HARBHAJAN SINGH

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IEP Chandigarh, July 25     

      Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Tuesday said that the power supply has been restored to all 595 places affected by the recent floods in the state. He said that the most affected districts were Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, Patiala and Sangrur.          Revealing this in a press communiqué issued here, Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the floods have caused significant damage to the infrastructure of the Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL). “The loss of infrastructure has had a significant impact on the power supply in the affected areas, affecting essential services. PSPCL workforce worked round the clock to restore power supply to the affected areas”, said the Power minister while adding that the PSPCL officers had sensibly outlined their priorities for restoring power with the highest priority given to the critical infrastructure, such as Hospitals, Medical facilities, Telecom and water supply.          Giving details regarding loss incurred to PSPCL due to recent floods, Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the total loss has been estimated to be around Rs. 16 crore including damage of around Rs. 9 crores to the 11 kV/LT infrastructure, Rs. 1.5 crores to PSPCL office Infrastructure, furniture & record besides damage of around Rs. 5.5 crore to the 66 kV substations. He said that the damage includes uprooted poles, damaged transformers, and flooded substations which cause damage of substation equipment and power lines. He said that twenty 66 KV sub-stations across the state were inundated due to which infrastructure was severely damaged.          Divulging further, ETO said that the water from the nearby overflowing water bodies had entered the substations after breaking the boundary walls. “The water also entered in the cable trenches inside the control room buildings and power transformer yards. Heavy rain also caused damage to the roofs of the substations and office buildings”, said Harbhajan Singh ETO while mentioning that the pumps had been deployed at the substations to pump out the water from the substation yard and the supply was switched off keeping in view the public safety.          The Power Minister congratulated the employees and officers of PSPCL for showing professional zeal in rising up to occasion and restoring power to all flood affected areas. He also thanked the general public for their support and cooperation. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB HEALTH MINISTER DONATES ONE MONTH SALARY TO CM’S RELIEF FUND FOR FLOOD RELIEF, IMA PUNJAB JOINS HIM TO CONTRIBUTE RS 35 LAKHS

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IEP CHANDIGARH, July 25      

    Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday contributed one month’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for flood relief and rehabilitation efforts in the aftermath of recent flooding in Punjab. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) of Punjab joined the Health Minister and contributed Rs 35 lakhs towards the CM’s Relief Fund.          Dr Balbir Singh accompanied by President IMA Punjab Dr Bhagwant Singh handed over a cheque of Rs 35 lakhs to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during a meeting at his residence here. Other representatives of IMA Punjab including Secretary Dr Sanjeev Mittal, Treasurer Dr RS Bal, Vice President Dr Sanjeev Goel, Dr Jatinder Kansal, Dr SPS Sooch, Dr Rakesh Vig, Dr Paramjit Mann, Dr Manoj Sobati, Dr JP Singh and Dr Kulwinder Mann were also present on the occasion.          While thanking IMA Punjab for lending a helping hand to the state government during the crisis, Dr Balbir Singh said that IMA has already been extending all kind of possible medical help including providing ambulances, beds in private hospitals associated with IMA, medicines, doctors and mobile teams to the health department, besides organising medical camps at flood affected areas.          He said that the floods have caused destruction at a mass-level and affected people in the entire state of Punjab. “Now, the bigger challenge is to save people from water-borne and vector-borne diseases. Our health teams have been working round-the-clock to save people from such diseases,” he said.          The Health Minister reiterated that Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan led Punjab Government stands by its people and has not been leaving any stone unturned to save precious human lives and property, besides working on a war footing to carry out relief works in flood-affected areas.          He also exhorted the people of state to contribute their bit to the CM’s relief fund to help the flood-affected families in this natural calamity.          IMA Punjab President Dr Bhagwant Singh termed it as a small and collective effort of all the members of IMA Punjab to serve humanity in this crisis. He said that providing Ambulances, medical teams and other medical aids is the responsibility of the IMA. He assured to extend all possible help to the state government.

Chandigarh, Punjab

BRAM SHANKER JIMPA INSTRUCTS TO OFFICIALS OF BOTH DEPARTMENTS TO CARRY OUT THE WORK IN A TIMELY MANNER WITH MUTUAL COOPERATION

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IEP Chandigarh, July 25      

    Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa today held an important meeting with Forest Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak to resolve the common issues of both the departments. Senior officials of water supply & sanitation and forest department were also present.          Jimpa said that the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is making significant efforts to provide clean potable water to all the villages in the state. For this purpose many water supply schemes are operational and many schemes are new/under construction. He said that the approval of the Forest Department is required at many places for laying pipelines of water supply schemes, which needs to be approved in a timely manner so that there is no delay in the implementation of the projects.          During meeting, Jimpa mentioned about 17 surface water supply schemes including Patrewala (Muktsar), Katteawali (Fazilka), Sohangarh (Firozepur), Chawinda Kalan and Kandowali (Amritsar), Talwara (Hoshiarpur), Bhuchar Kalan (Taran Taran) and Manakpur (Rupnagar) for which the clearance of the Forest Department is mandatory.          The Forest Minister asked the senior officials of the department to issue clearances for all such schemes in a timely manner so that these schemes can be completed/implemented on time. He said that common issues will be resolved with mutual cooperation of both the departments.          On this occasion, Principal Secretary of Water Supply and Sanitation Department D.K Tiwari and Department Head Mohammad Ishfaq, Financial Commissioner (Forests) Vikas Garg, PCCF R.K Mishra and Chief Conservator of Forests Basanta Raj Kumar were present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

KULTAR SINGH SANDHWAN INSTRUCTS TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE AND TIMELY CLEANING OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM OF KOTAKPURA

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IEP Chandigarh, July 25

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan held a meeting with officials of local governments, Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board, officials of various private companies and District Administration of Faridkot to resolve the problems faced by the residents of Kotakpura regarding the maintenance of old sewerage system and sanitation of the city.Mr. Sandhwan discussed in detail the problems faced by the residents with the concerned officials and asked them to ensure that the entire works of maintenance and sanitation of Kotakpura’s sewerage system will be complete in time bound manner. He asked the officials of Gujarat Gas Pipe Company to ensure repair the potholes as per the agreement after laying the pipes under the roads and streets in Kotakpura city. He asked that the work at new place should be started only after completion the earlier initiated projects.Mr. Sandhwan instructed the officials of the Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board to take strict action against the private company for not undertaking the sanitation work of Kotakpura city properly and said that the private companies can’t run away from providing scheduled services as per the agreement.Urging the residents of Kotakpura to participate in sanitation campaign, Mr. Sandhwan said that a motivational campaign should be run in this regard and the residents of the city should be made aware of proper disposal of polythene and other waste. He said that the residents should also be encouraged to install filtration system in the sewerage pipe outside their houses so that polythene and other solid waste can’t go into the sewerage pipe.On this occasion, Chairman Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board Dr. Sunny Ahluwalia, CEO Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board Mr. Malwinder Singh Jaggi, Additional Deputy Commissioner Urban Development Faridkot Lakhwinder Singh Randhawa, SDM. Kotakpura Virpal Kaur, Secretary Red Cross Faridkot Mandeep Singh, Karja Sadhaka Officer Municipal Council Kotarpura Ravi Kumar, Manpreet Singh Manni Dhaliwal, Surinder Singh Moti besides senior officials of Local Government Department and Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board were present.