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AHEAD OF G-20 SUMMIT, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCT ‘OPS SEAL-II’ TO PREVENT SMUGGLING OF ARMS & AMMUNITION, DRUGS & LIQUOR

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IEP CHANDIGARH, March 13      

    With G-20 Summit is around the corner, Punjab Police have not been leaving any stone unturned on security point of view to make this event a grand success, as part of which a special operation ‘OPS Seal-II’ was conducted wherein all the vehicles entering the border state of Punjab were thoroughly checked.          The operation was conducted at all the Inter-State Boundaries of the state on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav with an aim to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the Vision of Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann.          As many as 112 well-coordinated strong nakas involving over 1500 Police Personnel, were set-up under the supervision of Inspectors/DSPs at all the entry/exit points of 10 districts, which share boundaries with Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Haryana. The 10 inter-state border districts include Pathankot, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Fazilka, Ropar, SAS Nagar, Patiala, Sangrur, Mansa, Hoshiarpur, and Bathinda.          The operation was conducted in a synchronised manner from 8am to 2pm and all the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs) were asked to mobilise a maximum number of officers and manpower for this operation to lay strong ‘nakas’ at sealing points under the supervision of Gazetted officers/SHOs.          Divulging details, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla as many as 5669 vehicles entering the state were checked, of which 300 were challaned and 39 were impounded.          He said that the Police have also registered 21 first information reports (FIRs) and arrested one proclaimed offender. Apart from this, the Police teams have recovered 3kg poppy husk, 3.8Kg opium, 140grams heroin and two illicit weapons, he added.          Meanwhile, the operation was aimed at preventing the influx of illegal arms & ammunition, drugs and illicit liquor in the state, besides, keeping vigil on the movement of gangsters and anti-social elements. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

SCHOOL EDUCATION MINISTER ORDERS TIME BOUND INQUIRY INTO PSTET CASE

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IEP Chandigarh, March 13

Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Monday ordered an inquiry pertaining to irregularities during Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET).

Mr, Bains said that the matter was come to his notice that grave irregularities have been found during the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test held on Sunday. He issued an order to conduct time bound inquiry by Principal Secretary Level Officer and asked that a criminal case should be registered against the perpetrators of this heinous crime.

Apart from this, the Cabinet Minister also instructed the Guru Nanak Dev University to conduct the paper agains as soon as possible without charging any fee. He directed the officials of the School Education Department to incorporate a clause in the contract with the third party regarding conducting examinations on behalf of the department that if any irregularities will be found then the executing agency or organisation will pay the suitable compensation to the students.

Chandigarh

AMAN ARORA HANDS OVER JOB LETTERS TO 14 SDOs & 3 JEs IN H&UD DEPT

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IEP Chandigarh, March 13

Punjab Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Mr. Aman Arora on Monday handed over appointment letters to 14 SDOs and three JEs at Mohali Club, SAS Nagar.

Welcoming the newly inducted officials in the department, Mr Aman Arora implored them to work diligently and with full honesty. He said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann led state government is committed to ensure transparent and corruption-free governance and they should also adopt this agenda while delivering services to the public. He also wished them all the very best for future. 

He further said that Punjab Government has been making concerted efforts to provide employment opportunities to the youth of the state and as many as 26,797 jobs have been provided to youth just in a year after coming to power in the state. Punjab government is  committed to welfare of its staff.

Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Mr Ajoy Kumar Sinha, Chief Administrator PUDA Ms Apneet Riyait, Chief Administrator GMADA Mr. Amandeep Bansal and other officials of the department were also present in the event.

Chandigarh, Punjab

AMAN ARORA MEETS SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS OF E-AUCTION CONDUCTED BY GMADA

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IEP Chandigarh, March 13

          Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Mr Aman Arora on Monday met the successful bidders of recently concluded e-auction of GMADA, in which the authority has earned the highest ever revenue of a whopping ₹1935.88 Crores in a single e-auction.

          Addressing the function organised at Mohali Club, SAS Nagar, Mr. Aman Arora directed the GMADA officials to designate Single Point Contact Official to facilitate these investors in getting all required permissions and also provide them a required Documents Checklist for various categories of properties so that they won’t have to face any hardship in setting up their establishments.

          Expressing gratitude towards the investors for showing faith in the Housing & Urban Development Department and giving thumping response to the e-auction, Mr. Aman Arora assured that GMADA would provide every possible help at every step.

          He said that investors from around the world are coming to Punjab to set up their ventures due to investors-centric policies implemented by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government in the state.

          All the bidders thanked the H&UD Minster Mr Aman Arora and Principal Secretary Mr Ajoy Kumar Sinha for organising this event to interact with them.

          Chief Administrator PUDA Ms Apneet Riyait and Chief Administrator GMADA Mr Amandeep Bansal were also present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB GOVERNMENT WILL SPEND ABOUT RS 6.90 CRORE ON DEVELOPMENT WORKS FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF AMRITSAR CITY: DR INDERBIR SINGH NIJJAR

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IEP Chandigarh, March 13  

        The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is making all possible efforts to provide basic facilities, clean and pollution free environment to the people of the state.          Taking another step in this direction, Local Government Minister Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that the Punjab government has decided to spend about 6.90 crore on development works for the beautification of Amritsar city.          Disclosing this, Cabinet Minister Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that about Rs 3.91 crores are being spent to provide and set up CNG based crematorium as well as to develop the crematorium in all aspects.          He further said that apart from this, a decision has been taken to spend 48.50 lakh rupees for the re-conditioning and development of various streets of Guru Amardas Avenue Ward No. 3 under Phase-2.          Cabinet Minister, Dr. Nijjar said that about Rs 1.51 crore will be spent for the redevelopment and beautification of 15 parks in Ward 6 of Pandura Sultanwind, South Constituency of Amritsar city.          He said that apart from this, other development works worth more than Rs.1.00 crore will be done.          Local Government Minister, Dr. Nijjar said that department has already started the process for these works. Tenders for these works have already been uploaded by the Local Government Department on the Punjab Government website www.eproc.punjab.gov.in.  If there is a need to make any kind of amendment in these tenders the same information would be made available on this website, he also added.          He said that the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is committed to provide corruption free administration to the people of the state. Therefore, any official or employee caught committing corruption would not be spared.          Cabinet Minister, Dr. Nijjar directed the officials to ensure quality and transparency in the work of the department. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB GOVT. COMMITTED TO REDRESS GRIEVANCES OF PUNJABI DIASPORA: DHALIWAL

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IEP Chandigarh, March 13

          Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Monday assured all non-resident Punjabis (NRP) that the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is committed to redress their grievances at the earliest.

          During his visit to control room set up here for NRPs to register their grievances, Dhaliwal said that Punjabi diaspora can register their complaints and grievances on WhatsApp number 93093-88088 without any hesitation. He said that registered complaint would be forwarded to the concerned department or officer for follow-up and timely redressal. J. Balamurgan, Principal Secretary, NRI affairs department and Praveen Kumar Sinha ADGP, NRI Affairs, were also present on this occasion.

          Meanwhile, Dhaliwal call a number of complainants who had either registered their greivances during NRI Sammelan or registered these with the control room. The complainants thanked the NRI Affairs Minister for showing personal interest in resolving their issues besides applauding Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government for taking such pro-people initiatives.

          On this occasion, the Minister directed the officers concerned to resolve all issues and complaints, except sub judice matter in a time bound manner. He said that he would soon call a state level meeting with all the Deputy Commissioners regarding the settlement of the grievances/complaints of the Punjabi Diaspora.

          Dhaliwal also appealed the overseas Punjabis to invest in Punjab while adding that Punjabis who have achieved success in foreign countries should also contribute for the progress of their state. The Punjab government will help them in every way, he said.

Chandigarh

BIG ACTION BY CM IN TET IRREGULARITIES CASE:

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IEP Chandigarh, March 13

Taking a big action in the irregularities of TET exam, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has suspended two guilty in the case and ordered their arrest immediately.The guilty identified as Professor, Department of Computer Science Dr. Hardeep Singh and Professor, Department of Electronics Technology Dr. Ravinder Singh Sawhney in Guru Nanak Dev University have been placed under suspension with immediate effect. Meanwhile, Bhagwant Mann has directed the Police department to immediately arrest the perpetrators of the TET exam irregularities. He has asked the Police force to take exemplary action against the guilty so that it acts as a deterrent for others.The Chief Minister said that the irregularities in this exam is a fraud with the careers of the youth which can never be tolerated. Bhagwant Mann said that this is a heinous crime which is unwarranted and undesirable due to which he has directed the Police to take stringent action against the culprits. He said that this is a government of hope and new Punjab adding that any such breach of trust is not at all acceptable.The Chief Minister said that the state government is duty bound to ensure that the guilty of this case is out behind the bars at the earliest. Bhagwant Mann unequivocally said that any sort of callousness in this prestigious exam will not be tolerated. He said that no one, however affluent he may be, will be spared in this case.                             

Chandigarh, Haryana

12 lakh new yellow ration cards generated in Hry

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IEP Chandigarh, March 12

Haryana Chief Minister while attending the 48th annual fair organized by Kashyap Rajput Punjabi Welfare Society and All India Kashyap Rajput Sabha in Devinagar, Ambala City on Saturday said that ensuring the welfare and safeguarding the interest of every section of the society is our utmost priority.

        Speaking as the Chief Guest, Sh. Manohar Lal said that at the time of partition, many people had to leave their houses. At that time they had nothing, no clothes, no food but it is a matter of great pride that despite such hardships, our forefathers never begged in front of anyone with their hard work they earned their livelihood and played an important role in the rehabilitation of India after partition, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        Calling the people who had come to attend the function as his brothers, and heroes the Chief Minister said that the Kashyap community has always been known for its glorious history since ancient times.

        “For the valour and bravery, today I would like to give a new name to this Kashyap community. Now, this community will be called Purusharthi Samaj as with their hard work the people of this community are shining in every field. Many welfare schemes are being implemented by the State Government for this society,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        On this occasion, he also laid the foundation stone of Yatri Niwas in the campus. MP,  Sh. Rattan  Lal Kataria, MLA, Sh. Aseem Goyal, MLA, Indri, Sh.Ram Kumar Kashyap also remained present.

        The Chief Minister said that with the new transparent system started by the State Government, ration cards have been made for those who did not have ration cards. About 12 lakh new ration cards have been made.

Ensuring good health for every needy and poor, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi launched Ayushman Bharat Scheme. While following his footsteps, Haryana too has successfully generated Ayushman and CHIRAYU cards for 29 lakh beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Ayushman Bharat Yojana, informed Sh. Manohar Lal.

        He said that constant plans are being made to ensure that the lives of the people remain safe and secure.

        Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, work has been done to provide houses to the poor who do not have their own houses. Under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, work has been done to provide gas connections to 9 lakh families in Haryana, informed the Chief Minister.

        He said that lately a state-level function was organized to celebrate Maharishi Kashyap Jayanti. On that occasion, an announcement was made to make Rs 55 lakh available for the construction of Dharamshalas.

        We have also declared the birth anniversary of Maharishi Kashyap as a Restricted holiday. The government is celebrating the birth anniversaries of great men at the state level so that their teachings and the message of communal harmony and brotherhood can be spread among the masses, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        Meanwhile, the office bearers of the organization also honoured the Chief Minister by presenting mementos.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Chief Minister will be the Chief Guest of the closing ceremony at Charkhi Dadri

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IEP Chandigarh March 12

Haryana Chief Minister will be the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony of the 39th State Livestock Exhibition, on March 13. The exhibition is presently organized at Charkhi Dadri.

        The Chief Minister will give cash rewards worth lakhs to the livestock owners who will bag top positions in the ongoing exhibition.

        Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dr. Sanjeev Balyan, Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Sh. J.P Dalal, Member Parliament, Sh. Dharamveer Singh and several other dignitaries along with top officers of the Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department will also participate in the programme.

        The Chief Minister firmly believes that the progress of animal husbandry plays a pivotal role in ensuring the holistic development of villages. Notably, to give a major boost to the animal husbandry sector in  Haryana, the present government is taking dedicated steps.

        “The State Government is taking all possible steps to increase the income of farmers and livestock owners. Most of the livestock in the state is reared by small and marginal farmers and agricultural labourers. Recognizing this, the present government has not only formulated several husbandry-related schemes but has also ensured its meticulous implementation,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        Notably, Haryana is world famous for its Murrah breed of buffalo. A programme is being run by the government for the conservation and development of this breed. Cash incentive of up to Rs 30,000 is being given to the owners of high-quality and high milk-yielding Murrah buffaloes. Along with this, commendable steps are being taken by the government to ensure the safety of cows. For this purpose, Gau Sewa Aayog has been formed.

        With this, the Manohar Lal-led Government is also working constantly for animal health. The establishment of mobile veterinary units in the state is under process and for this, a budget of Rs 11.20 crore has been released by the Government of India for the establishment of 70 mobile veterinary units in the state.

        It is a matter of pride that the state of Haryana is one of the leading states in terms of milk-producing states in India. Today the annual milk production in Haryana is 116.29 lakh tonnes and with per capita milk availability of 1083 grams, Haryana ranks second in the country.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Every grievance raised in the Jan Samvad Programme will be closely monitored at Headquarters: CM

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IEP Chandigarh, March 12

Haryana Chief Minister said that the State Government has started the CM window in a bid to ensure that the people of the state do not have to make frequent rounds to Chandigarh to resolve their problems. Under this system, about 10.5 lakh complaints have been redressed so far.

        “Taking a step further towards ensuring timely redressal of every grievance raised by the citizens, the State Government has started another unique initiative ‘Jan Samvad ‘to resolve the grievances of people at their doorstep,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the gathering at Jan Samvad Programme held in Hisar on Sunday.

        He said that the complaints raised in these Jan Samvad programmes would be uploaded on the Jan Samvad portal at the Chandigarh headquarters and monitoring of all these complaints would be done at the state level.

        “So far, the grievances of the people have been resolved by organizing 4 Jan Samvad Programmes in various districts of Haryana. This is the fifth such programme in Hisar. The State Government is committed to resolving the problems of the common people on a priority basis,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        A total of 428 grievances were kept before the Chief Minister, related to Irrigation Department, Development and Panchayat, Police, Health, Urban Local Bodies, Public Health, Electricity Corporation and Parivar Pehchan Patra etc.

        The Chief Minister while giving a patient hearing to the grievances directed the officers concerned to resolve all the grievances in a time-bound manner.

“The government has taken several initiatives to hold direct interaction with the citizens. Jan Samvad programmes are also a part of these initiatives. Ensuring timely delivery of justice to every needy is the utmost priority of the Government,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

        While listening to a grievance related to the Irrigation Department, Sh. Manohar Lal said that attention should be paid towards water conservation. Micro irrigation method also saves water. People should take advantage of the welfare schemes being run by the government for this Micro Irrigation, said the Chief Minister.

        He directed the officers that eligible people should get the benefits of the schemes in a time-bound manner.

        Urban Local Bodies Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta, Deputy Speaker, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, MP, Sh. Brijendra Singh, MLA, Sh. Jogi Ram Sihag, MLA, Sh. Vinod Bhyana, Mayor Gautam Sardana, Zilla Parishad Chairman, Sh. Sonu Sihag, Divisional Commissioner, Hisar, Smt. Geeta Bharti and officers of various departments also remained present on this occasion.

        Before reaching the Jan Samvad Programme, the Chief Minister did an aerial survey of Maharaja Agrasen Airport. He also inaugurated Lt. Col. Sunder Singh Marg in the city.