All posts by admin

Uncategorized

WILL ENSURE ZERO-TOLRANCE AGAINST CORRUPTION IN MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS AND COUNCILS- BALKAR SINGH

Leave a comment

Chandigarh/Jalandhar, JUNE 1

          Punjab Local Bodies Minister Balkar Singh today asserted that zero-tolerance policy would strictly be followed across all municipal corporations and municipal councils in the state so that a smooth and corruption-free administration could be ensured across all local bodies in Punjab.

          Accompanied by Member Parliament Sushil Kumar Rinku, MLA Raman Arora, Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma, the minister while addressing a press conference here at local circuit house said that special emphasis would be laid on the availability of basic amenities in the city so that people can avail the benefit of portable drinking water, cleanliness, better road infrastructure, lighting, etc. He said that people of Jalandhar have expressed their faith in Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led state government by making Sushil Kumar Rinku win with thumping majority in Lok Sabha bye-polls; now it is our duty to fulfill the aspirations of people of Jalandhar by making this city one of the leading cities of the state. He also mentioned that a slew of special projects would be launched in Jalandhar to further put development of this city on a high-growth trajectory adding that it would be visible to everybody soon as government is all set to launch major projects for Jalandhar city.

          Earlier, a contingent of Punjab Police accorded guard of honor to Cabinet Minister on his arrival in the city while district administration led by Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma welcomed the minister at local circuit house.

          Speaking on the occasion, Member Parliament Sushil Kumar Rinku said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led state government has given Jalandhar District ministerial birth in the Punjab Cabinet, which would further give impetus to the development of this city. He congratulated Cabinet Minister Balkar Singh on his induction as minister and expressed hope that he will fulfill the aspirations of people of Jalandhar.

          Prominent amongst others present of the occasion included Chiarperson Punjab State Containor and Wharehousing Corporation Rajwinder Kaur Thiara, Chairman District Planning Board Amritpal Singh, AAP Leaders Surinder Singh Sodhi, Dinesh Dhall, and Mohinder Bhagat.

Haryana

10 shooters of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gang arrested with illegal weapons

Leave a comment

Chandigarh, June 1

In a major break-through, Haryana Police have arrested 10 shooters associated with notorious gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar from Gurugram district.

The police seized four pistols, 28 live cartridges, two vehicles (a Scorpio and a Honda City), and seven police uniforms from the possession of the accused. One of the vehicles recovered was reported stolen from Delhi.

Sharing the information here today, a Haryana Police spokesperson informed that arrested accused were identified as Rakesh Kumar alias Anil, Harjot Singh alias Leela, Ajay Isharwalia alias Punjabi, Prince alias Golu, Joginder alias Joga, Sandeep alias Deep, and Sinderpal alias Bittu. All the above seven accused were arrested on specific input from Mehandwada, Bhondsi, Gurugram while they were plotting to commit a crime.

After interrogating them, their three other companions named Dharmendra alias Dharma, Deepak alias Dilawar, and Bharat were also apprehended near Rajiv Chowk Devi Lal Stadium.

During the interrogation, it was revealed that the arrested individuals were active shooters for Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs. They had come to Gurugram to carry out a major dacoity and kidnapping. Their plan involved posing as police officers, with Joginder alias Joga acting as a fake police inspector, and the other members wearing police uniforms during the crime. The intention was to kidnap someone and demand a ransom of crores of rupees. However, the police managed to apprehend them before they could execute their plan.

The accused individuals confessed that they carried out these crimes under the instructions of Goldie Brar, Rohit Godara, and Veeru, who are believed to be residing abroad. They had brought police uniforms, belts, shoes, and other items to facilitate their operations in Gurugram. The gang members maintained regular contact with Goldie Brar and others abroad, following their instructions to carry out kidnappings and collect ransom. Police were able to arrest them before they could carry out the planned incident.

It was also revealed that multiple cases have been registered against the arrested individuals, including charges of robbery, dacoity, attempted murder, theft, assault, possession of illegal weapons etc. These cases have been filed in various districts of Haryana, including Bhiwani, Panchkula, Sirsa, Ambala, Gurugram as well as Mohali (Punjab), and Rajasthan.

Here is some information about the gang members:

1.     Jogendra alias Joga: He is the leader of the arrested gang members and is associated with the gangs of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar. He hails from Baddunai in Bhiwani district and has more than 15 charges against him, including robbery, dacoity, attempted murder, and extortion. Jogendra has been to jail multiple times and served a five-year sentence in Ambala Jail from 2017 to October 2021. He was released from jail in 2021 and was arrested again in February 2022 but obtained bail after about 35 days. He has been absconding since then and has not appeared in court. During his stay in Patiala Jail, he met Lawrence Bishnoi and his gang members and after that he became an active member of this gang.

2.     Harjot Singh alias leela: He is originally from village Badraklai in Moga district, Punjab. He has six cases registered against him in Badhni Kalan Moga police station, including charges of assault, attempted murder, and drug-related offenses.

3.     Sinderpal alias Bittu: He belongs to village Kalwanu in Patiala district, Punjab. Three cases, including dacoity and drug offenses, have been registered against him in Patiala.

4.     Sandeep alias Deep: He is from Sisai village in Hisar. He has been charged with attempt to murder.

5.     Ajay Isharwalia alias Punjabi: He is from Isharwal in Bhiwani and also faces charges.

A case has been registered against all the arrested accused. The police are conducting thorough interrogations of the arrested accused to gather more information.

Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

PUNJAB-HARYANA MEETS OVER GRANTS FOR PANJAB UNIVERSITY

Leave a comment

Chandigarh, June 1

          Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to avert any change in the nature and character of the Panjab University, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the university is heritage of the state and any sort of change in it will not be tolerated.

          The Chief Minister, who participated in a meeting with the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh Banwari Lal Purohit and Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar here today, said that the Punjab government is committed to safeguard the rights of the state and its people. Bhagwant Mann, who firmly placed on record the facts pertaining to the university, said that this premier educational institute has an emotional place in the hearts of the people of Punjab on account of historical, cultural and provincial reasons. He said that Panjab University is a symbol of Punjab’s legacy and is synonymous with the name of the State.

           The Chief Minister said that the University caters only to the state of Punjab and its capital Chandigarh. Citing the history of the University, its constitution, its ethnic, socio-cultural and historical roots as well as its faculty and students who hail primarily from the state of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann said that it is important that the present legal and administrative status of the Panjab University should be preserved. He reminded that at the time of the reorganization of the State of Punjab in 1966, Panjab University was declared as an ‘Inter State Body Corporate’ under section 72(1) of the Punjab Reorganization Act 1966 enacted by the Parliament.

          The Chief Minister said that ever since its inception, the Panjab University has been continuously and uninterruptedly functioning in the State of Punjab. Bhagwant Mann recalled that it was shifted from Lahore, the then capital of Punjab, to Hoshiarpur and then to Chandigarh the present capital of Punjab. He said that at present 175 colleges of Punjab situated in the districts of Fazilka, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Moga, Sri Muktsar Sahib and S.B.S Nagar are affiliated with the Panjab University.

Chandigarh

Jaiveer Shergill meets BJP National President J.P.Nadda

Leave a comment

Chandigarh, June 1

BJP National Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill met the party’s national president J.P.Nadda in New Delhi today evening. During the meeting, Shergill discussed various issues related to Punjab with the party president. Shergill told Nadda about the “blatant misuse” of law by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to “suppress” the freedom of the Press.

Shergill told Nadda that the ruling AAP Government in Punjab is “curbing” the freedom of expression by intimidating the media agencies. He informed Nadda that in gross violation of norms; recently a Times Now female reporter was arrested by Punjab Police for exposing Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s “Aleeshan Bungalow”. 

“Now, Editor-In-Chief of a reputed vernacular daily Ajit Barjinder Singh Hamdard is being subjected to extreme harassment and has been unnecessarily summoned by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau”, the BJP Spokesperson said. Shergill added that “drunk” on power, the AAP brigade, has become so allergic to truth and fearless media that even a Punjab Minister Inderbir Nijjar had been made to resign for speaking in favour of Hamdard.

Expressing his concern on another crucial issue of ever deteriorating law and order situation in the state, Shergill, who is also the Punjab BJP Permanent Invitee member, said that “jungle raj” is prevailing in Punjab under the AAP regime. “Law and order machinery in the state has collapsed and Punjab is being ruled by gangsters”, he informed Nadda. 

Meanwhile, in the wake of the recent Judgment of the Supreme Court, permitting Jallikattu sports, Shergill also sought Nadda’s assistance in ensuring the early resumption of bullock cart races at the Kila Raipur rural Olympics held in district Ludhiana. Later, Shergill said that meeting with Nadda was fruitful and BJP’s top leadership is extremely serious about all the issues concerning Punjab. 

Chandigarh

Child labour is a stigma in modern society: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Leave a comment

Chandigarh, June 1:

          Child labour is a disgraceful blot on the face of modern society. The aforementioned statement was made today by Dr. Baljit Kaur, the Minister of Social Security, Women, and Child Development.

          A one-day workshop was organized today by the Department of Child Development in collaboration with the private organization Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) at the Mahatma Gandhi State Level Institute of Public Administration, Sector-26, Chandigarh. The workshop focused on the eradication of child labour and the rehabilitation of these children.

          During her address at the workshop, Dr. Baljit Kaur, the Minister of Social Security, Women, and Child Development, stated that the Punjab government is committed to putting an end to child labour, forced labour and trafficking. She further announced that the Action Month Against Child Labour will be observed from June 1 to June 30, 2023. The objective of the workshop was to facilitate collaboration among different departments, clarifying their roles and responsibilities during raids and the rescue of children.

          Dr. Baljit Kaur urged all stakeholders to actively pursue justice and ensure the mainstreaming of all children involved in child labour through education and vocational training.

          Mrs. Madhvi Kataria, the Director of the Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, addressed the participants and highlighted the government’s efforts to liberate children engaged in child labour. She emphasized the importance of adhering to the guidelines and judgments of the Hon’ble Supreme Court against child labour.

          The workshop was attended by Mr. Manjinder Singh, District and Sessions Judge-cum-Member and Secretary of the State Legal Services Authority, who shared his experiences. Representatives from the Labour Department, Police, and Education Department were also present.

Uncategorized

1150 office bearers of Aam Aadmi Party took oath in the state level swearing in ceremony

Leave a comment

Karnal / Chandigarh June 1

All the office bearers of Aam Aadmi Party took part in the oath taking ceremony on Thursday at Dr. Mangalsen Auditorium located at Ambedkar Chowk, Karnal. National General Secretary (Organization) Dr. Sandeep Pathak administered the oath to all the office bearers. Earlier, he infused enthusiasm among the workers. During this, 1150 office bearers took oath. State President of Aam Aadmi Party and Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Sushil Gupta, Senior Vice President Anurag Dhanda, Chairman of Campaign Committee Dr. Ashok Tanwar and National Joint Secretary Chaudhary Nirmal Singh and all the office bearers of the entire state participated in the swearing-in ceremony. Apart from these, Vice President Balbir Singh Saini, Banta Ram Valmiki, Chitra Sarwara and all office bearers from the district level of Aam Aadmi Party Haryana reached.

National General Secretary (Organization) Dr. Sandeep Pathak while addressing the office bearers from all over the state said that despite having less resources, you have chosen the Aam Aadmi Party, congratulations to you. He said that Kejriwal also came from a humble background. The whole system told him that if he has guts then contest elections and change the system and he did it first in Delhi and now in Punjab. He said that you give me your time till the elections, I will give it by forming the Aam Aadmi Party government in Haryana. He said that Haryana is the land of Mahabharata. There will be no more pleadings, we are here for battle. We will go for life, victory or death. Now the Aam Aadmi Party government will be formed here too.

As soon as the Aam Aadmi Party government is formed, every village will get 24 hours free electricity, “He added. There are no schools in Haryana for children to study. Similar is the condition of hospitals. The posts of 6000 doctors are vacant in the hospitals of Haryana. Politicians get treatment done in five star hospitals. They are not concerned with the treatment of the common man.

 He said that if Chief Minister Khattar comes out of Adani’s lap, then do some work. The Khattar government is engaged in promoting the capitalists. Teachers, doctors, sarpanch and anganwadi workers are all on strike in the state. More than 25 lakh youth are unemployed in Haryana. When good works can be done in Delhi, can be done in Punjab then why can’t good works be done in Haryana. Aam Aadmi Party implemented OPS in Punjab.

 He said that before the daughters wrestlers sitting at Jantar Mantar, they are our sisters and daughters. We will avenge the insult of our sisters. Won’t forget and won’t let you forget. He said that Congress and BJP looted Haryana fiercely. Congress for 25 years whereas BJP has completed 8 years. Both the parties looted heavily. According to the CAG report, corruption of Rs 11 lakh crore was done by both the parties.

He told all the office bearers not to run after position, money and prestige. Every worker will fight to pay the price of this soil. Believe in yourself, the Aam Aadmi Party government will be formed in Haryana. To form the government of the Aam Aadmi Party, I need fearless workers.

He said that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann are coming to Jind on 8th June. The Aam Aadmi Party will start the 2024 battle from there itself. After this the block incharge level organization will be announced. He told all the office bearers that the deserving person will have to be elected. After this circle incharge will be appointed. After the circle incharge, a committee of 11 people will be formed in every village. We will start campaigning for the election with double strength.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Narendra Modi is inspiring leader who constantly undertakes new experiments to swiftly take India on the development track, says Khattar

Leave a comment

IEP Chandigarh, May 29

Haryana Chief Minister said that the nine years of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s tenure has been dedicated to ‘Jan seva’. He while rising over political ideology has always worked for the Nation, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        “The Prime Minister puts the country first and everything else second. With this pure intention,  he is working assiduously to strengthen the nation on the world map and we will undoubtedly realize the Prime Minister’s goal of transforming India from a  developing country to a developed nation upon the conclusion of 100 years of independence in  Amrit Kaal,” said Sh. Manohar  Lal while speaking at the programme, Maha Sampark Abhiyan held here today to celebrate the successful nine years of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi-led government.

        The Chief Minister said that in these nine years, on several occasions, every Indian felt proud, because over the past nine years, the Prime Minister had visited many nations around the world to restore India’s status as a global power. 

        “The image that India has developed on a global scale now is also turning out to be advantageous to the countrymen.  As a result of the Prime Minister’s rising stature around the world, even the presidents of big nations have started referring to Modi as the ‘Boss’,” asserted Sh. Manohar Lal.

        The Chief Minister shared that he and the Prime Minister share a close bond.  They have worked together for a very long time. 

        “During this period, while working with the Prime Minister, I used to closely observe that for him India was always first,  while for leaders of other parties, the slogan was “Me first”, said Sh. Manohar  Lal.

        He said that Sh. Narendra Modi is such an inspirational leader who never hesitates to introduce various public-friendly experiments. 

        “The Prime Minister has always given consideration to the wellbeing of the nation’s citizens, its cultural heritage, and its future.  Instead of being a politician, we are proud to have a Prime Minister who is a ‘True Statesman’, who considers the future,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        The Chief Minister stated Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao campaign, which was launched by Prime Minister in the year 2015 highlights Prime Minister’s concern for eradicating social taboos. With the help of the society, this campaign has received tremendous success, he added.

        “Mann Ki Baat programme is another such example, as in this programme, the Prime Minister never talks about politics rather he highlights the talent and skill of the countrymen living in far-flung areas. This programme is a hit among the citizens as it has successfully aired 100 episodes, which already is a record,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

After Independence, India has got a leader who has a vision of ‘Changing India’

        The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that Prime Minister always works sensitively and has consistently strived to uplift the last mile citizen while upholding the spirit of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Antyodaya Darshan.

        He said that while many leaders, freedom fighters, and countrymen made supreme sacrifices for India’s freedom, but India never got any leader like Sh. Narendra Modi, who has a vision of changing India.

Central Government working on 5S strategy

        The Chief Minister stated that the Central Government, under the competent leadership of the Prime Minister is working on Antyodaya Utthan as well as the 5S strategy – shiksha (education), swasthya (health), suraksha (security), swavlamban (self-reliance) and swabhiman (self-respect). The National Education Policy-2020, which has been put into effect across the country, aims to awaken the national spirit in children by combining new technology with traditional teaching methods.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister, the dreams saw at a young age, are now turning into reality, O.P. Dhankar

Earlier, speaking on the occasion, Former Minister and State BJP President, Sh. O.P. Dhankar said that in these nine years, everyone has seen how India has emerged as a strong nation on the world map.

“It gives me immense pleasure to share that the dreams we saw at our young age are now turning into reality as we are growing old. Abrogation of article 370, construction of the Ram temple are such dreams which have come true under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi,” said Sh. O.P Dhankar.

UPA’s tenure was worst decade for India and Indians, Sh. Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Earlier, speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Sh. Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the Congress tenure was really the worst decade for India and Indians from amongst all the other bad decades in the history of Independent India.

        “Congress tenure is termed as India’s Lost Decade”. 2G, CWG, coal scam etc were the milestones of the UPA’s lost decade,” said Sh. Sh. Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

        He said that it was only because of these anti-public friendly policies and corrupt government that in the year 2014, to make up for the lost decade, the citizens of India voted for change and gave a resounding mandate to Narendra Modi.

        “In these nine years, countless reforms and governance initiatives have been successfully implemented across the country that has steered India into its current strength,” he added.

        Meanwhile, former Tripura Chief Minister, and Haryana BJP in-charge, Sh. Biplab Kumar Deb said that these 9 years are most memorable ones.  

“The Swabhiman’ and ‘Samman’ of India had enhanced under the leadership of Sh. Narendra  Modi and this I term as one of the biggest achievements in these 9 years.

        Vidhansabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda, Chandigarh BJP President, Sh. Arun Sood, OSD to Chief Minister, Sh, Jawahar Yadav, Media Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Amit Arya and other dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Two Home Guard Officials Apprehended for Bribery Charges

Leave a comment

IEP Chandigarh

The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a Clerk and a Peon from the Home Guard department in Faridabad on charges of demanding and accepting a bribe amounting to Rs 2500.

                    The ACB spokesperson shared this information today, shedding light on the unlawful activities conducted by the accused.

                    The arrested accused have been identified as Jitender, serving as a Clerk, and Vijender Phawa, working as a Peon. Acting promptly on a complaint filed by Vishal Verma, a resident of Nangla Enclave, Faridabad, the ACB took swift action to apprehend the accused officials.

                    It was reported that both Jitender and Vijender had demanded a bribe of Rs 2500 from Vishal Verma, who is a Home Guard volunteer, in exchange for his re-enrollment in the Home Guard. The ACB team, acting on this complaint, promptly organized a raid to catch the accused in the act. The raid conducted by the ACB team led to the arrest of both officials while they were accepting the bribe. The entire operation was conducted in the presence of independent witnesses, ensuring transparency and fairness.

                    A case has been registered against the accused individuals at the Faridabad ACB police station. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, as the ACB aims to gather all relevant evidence to support the charges brought against them.

                    The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau reiterates its commitment to combat corruption and maintain integrity within public institutions. This arrest serves as a stern warning to individuals engaged in corrupt practices that they will be held accountable for their actions. In addition, the ACB encourages citizens to report any instances of corruption promptly, as it plays a vital role in eradicating this menace from society.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM GIVES AN ULTIMATUM TO THE ILLEGAL ENCROACHERS ON THE GOVERNMENT LAND

Leave a comment

IEP Chandigarh, May 24

 Rolling the wheels for removing illegal encroachments on the government land, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday gave an ultimatum to the encroachers of government land to vacate the encroachments by May 31 or face the action. In a statement issued here today, the Chief Minister said that the state government is committed for freeing the land from illegal encroachments. He bemoaned that during the tenure of the successive governments in the state, the affluent people had illegally encroached the precious government land by violating the norms, which is unwarranted and undesirable. However, Bhagwant Mann said that from day one after assuming the charge of office, his government had adopted a zero tolerance policy towards illegal encroachments. The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction that the state government has so far freed more than 9000 acres of government land from the illegal encroachers. He said that this momentum will be continued further and every inch of government land under illegal encroachment will be vacated by all means. Bhagwant Mann asked the illegal encroachers to vacate the land under their possession by May 31 else the government will get it freed on its own. The Chief Minister said that a massive anti-encroachment drive by the state government will be started from June 1 to remove these encroachments. He said that no one, however affluent he may be, will be spared during this drive to be started in larger public interest. However, Bhagwant Mann categorically said that people residing on such land, if any, should not worry as they will not be dislocated during the drive.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Government’s Shagun Scheme Grants Rs 51,000 to construction Workers for their Daughters’ Marriage:  Anmol Gagan Maan

Leave a comment

IEP Chandigarh, May 24

      The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is committed to the welfare of all sections of the state. To achieve the same objective, the Punjab government has implemented various labour welfare schemes for the social and economic advancement of the construction workers.          On Friday, Minister for Labour, Anmol Gagan Mann, highlighted the Shagun Scheme of the state government. She explained that any construction workers registered  in Punjab are eligible to avail an amount of Rs 51,000 under the Shagun scheme of Punjab Building and other Construction Workers Board (BOCW Board) for their daughters’ marriage. This scheme can be availed by construction worker for the marriage of up to 2 daughters.          Furthermore, Minister Mann explained that if a female construction worker is registered as a beneficiary with the BOCW board, she is also entitled to avail the Shagun amount for her own marriage, provided that her registered parents have not previously claimed the benefit for her marriage.          Minister told that any registered construction worker can apply to avail Sagun scheme within six months after the marriage of his daughter. She said that to validate the marriage, it is necessary to submit the certificate issued by the Marriage Registration Authority alongwith the application form.          She said that Punjab government is committed to empowering construction workers and ensuring their financial well-being.