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Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana

Beware of fraudulent unauthorized travel agents, agencies for sending abroad for education, employment, other purposes

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 03, 2022

Haryana Government has cautioned the general public, especially the youth, to beware of fraudulent unauthorized travel agents and agencies that are luring them for sending them abroad for education, employment and other purposes. People should contact travel agents and agencies authorized by the government to go abroad and inquire thoroughly before making any payments.

Giving information about this, an official spokesperson said that people are constantly being made aware and cautioned to go abroad only through authorized travel agents and agencies by the state government. He said that it is often seen that many agents who cheat people in the name of sending money abroad are not registered, such fake or unauthorized agents publish and broadcast their advertisements in various publicity mediums, due to which the general public is fooled by them. They lose their hard earned money, property or ornaments etc.

He said that unauthorized agents and agencies send the person willing to go abroad to some other country and place instead of the chosen country. In many such cases, sometimes the life of the person going abroad is also in danger. The state government has asked people to beware of such illegal travel agents and agencies and to go abroad only through agencies authorized by the government. He said that the list of travel agents and agencies authorized by the government has been released on the website of Haryana Police https://haryanapolice.gov.in.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan writes to Chief Minister for saving Mattewara forest

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 03, 2022

The Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Kultar Singh Sandhwan has written a letter to the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for saving the Mattewara forest on the banks of river Sutlej in Ludhiana District. He has favoured taking concrete steps for increasing the forest cover in Punjab from the present level of 3.67 percent to 33 percent which is at par with the other states.

In his letter the Speaker has said that Warrior Moms, Mothers for clean air and We support our farms, Bhai Ghanaiya Cancer Roko Sewa Society, Naroa Punjab Manch besides other social institutions have given very good suggestions for increasing the forest cover. These institutions are raising important issues connected with the environment and forwarding suggestions at regular intervals in order to sensitize the Government. The rationale forwarded by such institutions to save Mattewara forest were ignored by the previous Governments which is why the destruction of Mattewara forest near Ludhiana and pollution of Sutlej waters looks certain. The Speaker further said that although all the MLAs of Punjab have been raising the issues concerned with saving the environment, in the previous Vidhan Sabha but the previous Government didn’t took any constructive step on these issues.

Writing further, Sandhwan added that the Mattewara forest issue was raised in the recent session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha and the Chief Minister had assured that the chemical producing industries would not be allowed in this region. The different governments didn’t undertook any step to increase the Forest cover in the State. The degradation of the environment is having an adverse effect on people’s health too. So, it is very important to increase the security cover of trees near the industrial cities. Stemming the tide of diseases such as cancer, lung ailments, asthma etc. being caused due to the water, noise and air pollution, is the primary responsibility of the society and the Government.

Strongly recommending, the Speaker wrote that along side the raising of the issue in the Vidhan Sabha by the MLAs, in order to save the mattewara forest and save the river waters of Sutlej from being polluted apart from the new Government elected on people’s issues, strong steps are necessary to resolve the important issue at the earliest. This would lead to the common people being aware of the Government’s sensitivity towards the important issue related to the health of the masses and the Mattewara forest would be saved which is the security cover for the wild animals and the birds and keeping the environment of Ludhiana clean and green.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

16Kg HEROIN RECOVERED FROM GURDASPUR: J&K HAS EMERGED AS NEW ORIGIN FOR TRANSIT OF DRUGS THROUGH PUNJAB

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 03, 2022

A day after the big haul of 16Kg heroin recovered from Gurdaspur district, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Border Range Mohnish Chawla on Saturday said that following strict vigil at Indo-Pak Border in the state, Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a new origin for transit of drugs through Punjab.

“The investigations into the 16kg heroin recovery from Gurdaspur revealed that arrested accused persons have used National Highway (connecting Jammu to Punjab) to bring this consignment from neighbouring state Jammu by concealing it in a specially designed compartments in two Toyota Innova Crysta cars,” he said, while addressing a virtual Press Conference.

          Notably, Gurdaspur district Police had arrested four suspects after recovering 16.80Kg heroin (packed in 16 packets) after intercepting two Innova Crysta cars coming from Jammu side. Those arrested have been identified as Manjinder singh alias Manna (28), Gurdit Singh alias Gitta (35) and Bhola Singh (32), trio residents of village Cheema Kalan in Tarn Taran, and Kuldeep Singh alias Givi alias Keepa (32) of Kazi Kot road in Tarn Taran. The police have also impounded both Innova Crysta cars bearing registration numbers PB13BF7613 and PB08CX2171. A case has been registered under sections 21C, 27-A, 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act at  Police Station Dinanagar.

          IGP Mohnish Chawla said that the Police have also booked the kingpin of this module identified as Malkit Singh of village Cheema Kalan in Tarn Taran, who had sent his four aides to Jammu to retrieve this 16Kg consignment. Malkit, who had earlier processed such consignments around five times in the past using the same kind of modus operandi, has already been facing three cases under NDPS act, he said, adding that the Police teams are on manhunt to arrest Malkit.

          The IGP said that investigation has revealed a modus operandi related to interstate smuggling prevalent in Punjab these days, where kingpin used virtual numbers to communicate with Jammu based Smugglers. “This is the third such case of drug smuggling from Jammu side to Punjab that has come to fore in less than one year wherein smugglers used the same modus operandi,” said IG Border Range.  

          Pertinently, the Pathankot Police had registered two such cases of heavy recovery of heroin in February this year, when around 12Kg of Heroin was recovered in the jurisdiction of Police Station Sujanpur. Similarly, Amritsar Rural Police had recovered Rs 1.9 crore of drug money along with 21Kg of Heroin from jurisdiction of Police Station Kathunangal in August last year.

 Meanwhile, the same kind of modus operandi was also noticed during the investigation of FIR no 76 dated August 16, 2022 registered in Police Station Sadar Gurdaspur where secret cavities were found fabricated in Creta car and Balck Mahindra Thar, allegedly to conceal drugs. The police had arrested three persons in this case and confiscated both the vehicles. However, no recovery was made.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

CM ANNOUNCES MAJOR RELIEF FOR MOONGI CULTIVATORS

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 03, 2022

In a path breaking initiative aimed at giving reprieve to Moong cultivators, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced to bear the gap, upto Rs 1000 per quintal, for Moong crop sold below MSP  to the farmers for Moongi crop.

Announcing the decision here on Saturday, the Chief Minister directed the Finance Department to yo ensure that no deviation from it takes place and every farmer is benefitted from it. He said that this incentive is being given to all the Moongi cultivators, including those who have already sold their crop. Bhagwant Mann said that necessary amendment in rules has been made in this regard.

The Chief Minister said that total arrival of Moong in the Year 2021-22 was 2.98 Lakh Quintal whereas after the state government has announced MSP on the crop the arrival of Moong in current season 2022-23 is expected to be 4 lakh quintals. He said that at present Moong is procured by MARKFED for the first time as per MSP worth Rs.7275 per quintal. However, Bhagwant Mann said that he had received reports that due to damage of crop, it was not being purchased on MSP.

The Chief Minister said that to bail out the farmers, who are not able to sell their grain on MSP, the state government is giving this incentive to them. Giving details, he said that for crop purchased on MSP no incentive will be there, but for the crop sold at Rs 7000 per quintal an additional support incentive worth Rs 275 per quintal is being given. Bhagwant Mann said that those farmers who sold Moongi at Rs.6,500 per quintal are being given Rs 775 as incentive and those who have sold the crop at Rs 6000 per quintal are entitled for incentive worth Rs 1000 per quintal.

Keeping in view the difficulties faced by the farmers to sell the crop, the Chief Minister said that he has already approved relaxation in existing specifications for purchase of damaged moong crop. He said that maximum limit tolerance of unripe, shriveled or immature Moongi has been enhanced to three to eight percent, that of damaged Moongi has been increased from three to six percent and that of slightly damaged Moongi has been relaxed from four to seven percent. Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that these initiatives will give much needed succour to the hard working and resilient farmers of the state who have made the country self reliant in food production by contributing immensely in national food kitty.

The Chief Minister said that more such steps will be taken in the coming times to make agriculture a profitable venture. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that these decisions will help in supplementing income of farmers on one hand and enhancing the soil health and saving precious water of state on the other.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

CM LAUNCHES HONEY COATED ‘CORN FLAKES’ PRODUCED BY MARKFED

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 03, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today launched Honey coated ‘Corn Flakes’ produced by MARKFED.

Releasing the product on Cooperation Day here on Saturday, the Chief Minister described it as a historic and path breaking initiative by MARKFED to produce this high quality product in the state. He said that the products of Markfed were renowned all over the world, due its good quality and mouth watering taste.  Likewise, Bhagwant Mann said that continuing its spree to provide quality goods to the people the MARKFED has now launched the Honey coated Corn Flakes which will be beneficial both for farmers and consumers.

The Chief Minister said that it is good to note that realizing its brand patronage and tremendous potential Markfed was exploring all the possibilities to take such unique initiatives for giving  a major fillip to the economy of the state. He said that MARKFED, the public sector undertaking of the Punjab Government, has left an impeccable imprint in global market with its quality food products adding he hoped that this newly launched quality product will further satiate the quality food needs of Punjabis residing across the globe. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that these mouth watering will capture sizeable chunk of consumer market not only in the state but across the country and even abroad.

The Chief Minister complimented the officers of MARKFED for this initiative and said that it was a step forward towards strengthening the cooperative movement and agrarian economy of the state. He said that the products of MARKFED have already created a niche for themselves in the nationwide market adding that this product would help in consolidating its position.  Bhagwant Mann also said that this grown in Punjab, product of Punjab will soon become popular amongst the people like other ones.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

Massive response to portal launched by CM for registering grievances related to possession of property

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH 03, 2022

In consonance with the commitment of the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to provide clean, transparent and responsive administration to people, the online portal launched by Chief Minister for enabling citizens to register their grievances related to the possession of plots is getting massive response.

Divulging the details a spokesperson of the Punjab government said that, the portal “https://grcs.punjab.gov.in“, was launched by the Chief Minister a few days back. He said that main aim of launching portal was to check the loot of common man from hands of illegal colonisers. The portal is acting as boon for people, who have come forward in large number and gave a tremendous response to this citizen centric initiative of state government by registering their grievances.

The portal has so far received 162 complaints which are being processed for sending them to the concerned Department for necessary action. The portal was necessitated as Colonizers/ developers sell plots in the outskirts of the cities by luring the innocent people. These illegal colonies not only result in haphazard urbanization in the state but also cause lots of hardships to the common man.

The citizens have been facing difficulties to get the possession of the properties where either the allotment letter is issued by the concerned developers/colonizers/authorities or deeds were registered, but they were unable to get the possession of the property due to varied reasons. As the citizens could not get possession of plots after spending their hard earned money on getting these plots so they have to run from pillar to post for getting the possession. Even they have to rush from one office to another for get the basic amenities like water supply, sewerage, electricity and others. To mitigate the woes of the common man the Chief Minister had launched this portal thereby giving a huge reprieve to them, added the spokesman.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana

MCM UBA holds donation drives in adopted villages, inspects Book Bank set up at Kajheri school 

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 02, 2022

The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Cell of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh organised donation drives in the adopted villages of Buterla, Badheri and Attawa. In Buterla and Badheri, the UBA Cell team organised ‘Ripples in the Fun Pond’ for the students of the Government Schools wherein volunteers of the UBA team donated toys, games and stationery items, and played with the school students. The students understood the importance of games as an integral part of honing their cognitive skills and academic learning in a holistic manner.

During the donation drive in Attawa village, the student volunteers of the UBA team donated crayons, colouring books, notebooks, pencils and other stationery items to the students of the village anganwadi and also played with them.

The little children were overjoyed to receive the stationery items. In another initiative, the UBA Cell team organised an inspection of the NCERT textbooks donated earlier to the Government High School, Kajheri. The objective of the activity was to assess the usefulness of the books provided to the students under the Book Bank facility set up by UBA Cell and to monitor the procedure adopted by the school authorities to collect, store, organise and retrieve the donated books to the students.

Headmistress of the school Ms. Gurmeet Kaur appreciated the praiseworthy initiative of the college authorities in establishing the Book Bank. 
Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava applauded the exemplary work being done by the UBA Cell in the direction of rural upliftment. She added that through these donation drives, the Cell endeavoured to instil in village students love for learning, thereby helping in the accomplishment of the goals of quality education for all. 

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana

Ideal Industrial Estate to be set up in Ambala to promote Micro Enterprises- Home and Health Minister

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 02, 2022

Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that Ideal Industrial Estate will be set up in Ambala to promote Small and Cottage industries. Various technical facilities will also be made available for the entrepreneurs.

        Sh. Vij was presiding over a meeting with the officers of HSIIDC here today.

        Sh. Vij said that setting up of Ideal Industrial Estate in Ambala will give a boost to science based industries. He added that Small and Cottage Industries play an important role in the prosperity of the state. Sh. Vij further added that the process to establish Ideal Industrial Estate in Ambala has been started by the administration officers.

Common Facility Centre will be setup- Vij

In the meeting, the officers apprised Sh. Vij that a Common Facility Centre will be set up for the entrepreneurs operating small and cottage industries so that the entrepreneurs do not face any kind of inconvenience in running their enterprises.

Discussion on providing the facility of Common Toolroom

Apart from this, a place will be earmarked for exhibition of goods made in small and cottage industries etc. in Ideal Industrial Estate so that exhibitions etc. can be organized from time to time. Similarly, it was discussed in the meeting to make available the facility of a common toolroom as well. Similarly, under the Government’s Padma Scheme, various facilities like loans and other financial assitance will be made available to such entrepreneurs.

Flatted factories to be built in Ideal Industrial Estate, Ambala

In the meeting, the officers apprised the Home and Health Minister that flat factories will be set up at Ideal Industrial Estate, Ambala to promote small and cottage industries and these will be given on lease to small entrepreneurs. Apart from this, space will also be earmarked for stakeholders like dealers etc. in the Ideal Industrial Estate.

Process to set up the estate will be started at the earliest- Vikas Gupta

        In the meeting, Managing Director, HSIIDC, Sh. Vikas Gupta said that soon the process of setting up the Ideal Industrial Estate will be initiated in order to promote small entrepreneurs.

        Managing Director, HSIIDC, Sh. Vikas Gupta and Chief Coordinator Industries, Sh. Sunil Sharma were present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana government will soon introduce Film and Entertainment Policy: Chief Minister

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 02, 2022

Haryana Government is formulating a Film and Entertainment Policy for the convenience of filmmakers and artists. Apart from this, about 60-70 acres of land in Pinjore have been earmarked for Film City. Efforts will be made to promote the culture of Haryana and Punjab in particular through this Film City. Haryana Government supports artistes, and will continue to work for their interest in future as well. The artistes will not face any kind of problem in Haryana.

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said this while addressing the veteran artistes of Punjab and Haryana at Hotel Mount View in Chandigarh today. Songs made on achievements of Haryana Government by famous singer Mr. Daler Mehndi were released on this occasion. During this, songs were released by the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal alongwith Daler Mehndi and his wife, film actor Hobby Dhaliwal, singer Pammi Bai, actress Nisha, Dilbag Singh, Sapna Choudhary etc.

Today the state is developing due to the struggle and hard work of the people of Haryana

On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that Punjab-Haryana used to be a single province earlier, later Haryana came into existence in 1966. At that time it seemed that Punjab is very developed, and everyone wondered about how Haryana will be able to move forward on the path of development. But due to the struggle and hard work of the people of Haryana, today Haryana has gone far ahead of Punjab in terms of development. Haryana is also ahead of Punjab in terms of strength in the Indian Army.

Artistes play an important role in showing the right direction to the society

Sh. Manohar Lal said that the image of India that has been created on the world stage under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has led to the big countries now believing that only India can show the world the path of peace and harmony. Therefore, an artiste has a very important role in showing the right direction to the society, because the artiste does not belong to any caste or province, he is recognized only as an artiste. Artistes should continue to create awareness among the people and inspire them towards the service of the country and society, while contributing in nation building.

Sh. Manohar Lal’s vision is an effective influence for the welfare of the state

Speaking on the occasion, renowned singer Daler Mehndi said that when he used to pass through Haryana, he used to feel very happy to see the hoardings of the Chief Minister on the roads. Though he had never met the Chief Minister, he was deeply impressed by his personality and his vision and zeal for working towards the welfare of the state. He said that the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal understood that they are people connected with the soil, so they are working for the welfare of all by connecting emotionally with the needy.

The state government has done many works for the welfare of women

Haryanvi artiste Sapna Choudhary said that the state government has done a lot of development work in the last seven years. Seven years ago, women had to face many problems due to lack of toilets. But today, due to the efforts of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal, women have got real relief due to the provision of toilets. Thanks to the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister for this.

Haryana government is doing public welfare work

Punjabi singer Pammi Bai, who attended the programme, said that this is the first time that the Chief Minister of a state is meeting all the artistes by bringing them on one platform like this. Artists have got a chance to express their views.

Seeing the development of Haryana, there is hope for progress

On this occasion, singer Dolly Guleria said that under the guidance of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, the hope of progress has been created after seeing development taking place in Haryana. On entering Haryana, the heart feels cool after seeing the atmosphere and progress here. On coming to Panchkula, there is such a feeling that as if it is our own state. We feel proud to see the way progress is being made in the country and the state under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal.

Road network strengthened in Haryana

Singer Kaptan Ladi said that a network of roads has been laid in Haryana. Road network has a special importance for the development of any region. Today the condition of roads connecting villages is better, due to which there is no problem in traffic. The development taking place at the ground level is visible.

On this occasion, Principal OSD to Chief Minister, Sh. Neeraj Daftuar, BJP leader, Sh. Tarun Bhandari, Joint Director of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department (Administration), Sh. Aman Kumar along with other dignitaries were present.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana

Take immediate action against illegal miners, directs Haryana CS

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 02, 2022

Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal has directed all the Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to take immediate action against the illegal miners. He also directed the officers of the Mining Department to personally visit the sites where illegal mining is being done and immediately send a report regarding the same. Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said this while presiding over the review meeting regarding illegal mining held here today through video conferencing.

        Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal while directing the Deputy Commissioners said that the implementation of directions related to illegal mining and the environment should be ensured. To prevent illegal mining, officers should prepare an action plan and also ensure its strict compliance, said the Chief Secretary.

        Also, they should personally visit the site to review illegal mining areas and ensure action is taken against those involved in illegal mining. Besides this, police patrolling should also be increased, directed Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal.

        He said that incidents of illegal mining should be completely curbed and as per the prescribed norms, strict action should be taken against those found guilty. The officers should conduct regular meetings of the District Task Force as well as inspect the mining areas from time to time, directed the Chief Secretary.

        He further directed the Superintendents of Police to expedite the proceedings in the cases that are already registered against illegal mining. Further concrete arguments for the cases pending in the courts should also be ensured.

        Sh. Kaushal said that strict arrangements should be made to control illegal mining in all the districts. Round-the-clock deployment of the employees in illegal mining areas should be ensured along with this Gram Sachivs and Patwaris should be deployed at the village level to monitor critical and sensitive areas.

        Additional Chief Secretary, Environment and Climate Change Department, Sh. A.K Singh, Principal Secretary, Mines and Geology Department, Sh. Anurag Agarwal and other officers of the department also remained present in the meeting.