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Haryana Police taking significant steps to curtail illicit trade: DIG

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 06, 2022

Dr Arun Kumar Singh, DIG Haryana Police Academy today said that Haryana Police is taking significant actions to curtail the problem of illicit trade, posing serious hazards to public health and safety.

Addressing the ‘Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling’, which was organized by FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) at Haryana Police Academy Madhuban (Karnal) , Dr Singh stated that lack of awareness in the society is shaping the dynamics of illicit trade. Imparting knowledge and raising awareness on the ill effects of counterfeiting and smuggling can go a long way to tackle it. He emphasized on the need for such training programmes, which not only sensitizes the officers on the magnitude of the problem but also helps them to understand the intricacies of smuggling and counterfeiting.

While giving an overview on Socio-Economic Impact of Counterfeiting and Smuggling, Deep Chand, Advisor, FICCI CASCADE and Former Special Commissioner of Police, New Delhi said, “The grey market is fuelling illegitimate industry, leading to increased criminalization in the society. This capacity building program is aimed to sensitize the police officers on the importance of continued awareness and seriousness of the impact of counterfeit and smuggled products.” He further stated that as per the recent FICCI CASCADE study, in FY 2018-19, Indian economy loses Rs 1,17,253 crore due to smuggling in the five key sectors and total livelihood opportunities lost is 16.36 lakhs.

Nitin Saluja, Senior Policy Manager, Customer Trust, Amazon India said, “Amazon is focused on mitigating fraud and abuse on marketplaces that hamper customer trust. We have introduced several initiatives and have put in resources to make its marketplace a reliable and safe platform for customers, brands, and sellers to conduct transactions.” Amazon, he added is committed to promoting and participating in the efforts for ensuring that the consumers are empowered to enjoy the benefits of online shopping while being protected from the risks the digital era may present.

Ashish Sawant, Assistant Manager, Global Brand Protection, APAC Region, Johnson & Johnson stated that counterfeit products have a detrimental impact on both the manufacturers and consumers. It poses severe risk to company’s reputation, brand image and negatively affect the consumers’ confidence in the global market. It also affects businesses and consumers alike by sowing mistrust in genuine products made by reputable brands, he added.

Meanwhile FICCI CASCADE has been over the years working closely with government, industry, enforcement officials, legal fraternity, consumer organizations and the youth to create awareness on the adverse impact of the problem of counterfeiting and smuggling.  Among other activities, FICCI CASCADE has been regularly engaging with law enforcement agencies including police, customs and paramilitary organizations engaged in border protection in sensitizing them on the gravity of the problem.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CABINET MINISTER FAUJA SINGH SARARI ASSUMED CHARGE; VOWS TO BRING ASSIGNED DEPARTMENTS TO NEW HEIGHTS

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 06, 2022

Punjab Cabinet Minister S. Fauja Singh Sarari today assumed the charge of office as the Minister of Freedom fighter, Defense Services welfare, Food Processing and Horticulture departments in the presence of Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur and S. Harjot Singh Bains, here at Punjab Civil Secretariat.

Bowing head before the Almighty for giving him opportunity to serve the people and expressing gratitude towards towards Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann for reposing faith in him, S. Fauja Singh Sarari said, the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant  Mann led state government is working tirelessly for every section of the society and committed for the welfare of the freedom fighters and ex-servicemen.

“The state government was working hard to further promote the food processing and horticulture sector in State, said Mr. Sarari, adding that he will left no stone unturned to bring the departments, assigned to him, to new heights.

Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included; Cabinet Minister’s wife Charanjit Kaur and daughter Simranjit Kaur, Ranbir Singh Bhullar MLA, Rajneesh Dahiya MLA, Naresh Kataria MLA and Shelindar Kaur, Director Horticulture and Jathedar Darshan Singh Jagaram Tirath.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Deputy Commissioners should prepare the data of the entire land of the district as soon as possible: Chief Minister

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has directed all the Deputy Commissioners to prepare the complete land data of their respective districts as soon as possible under the Land Bank Policy of the State Government.  Apart from this, directions have also been given to get GIS mapping of the identified land done so that all the data can be made available in digital form.

        The Chief Minister was holding a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners regarding the land bank through video conferencing here today.

        While directing the Deputy Commissioners, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the entire land of the district, whether it is owned by Haryana Government, Gram Panchayat, Board or Corporation and private land, should also be assessed in detail.

        He said that the land mapping being done under Swamitva Yojana, Large Scale Mapping Scheme and drone mapping being done in urban areas should also be completed at the earliest, only then the actual land of the district can be assessed.

        He said that the unutilized land lying with various departments will now come under the government and they wil be made a part of the land bank. The land will be owned by the Haryana government.  The land in the land bank can be easily used for development projects.

Make sure to clean the sewerage and drains

        During the meeting, the Chief Minister while giving directions to the Deputy Commissioners said that the rainy season has just started and the rainy season is going to last for the next two months, which is why cleaning of drains should be ensured to prevent water logging in urban areas.

        Apart from this, wherever the condition of the roads is deteriorating due to rains, repair or patching work should be done continuously so that the general public does not face any kind of problem in traffic.

        The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. DS Dhesi, Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Sh. PK Das, Director, Consolidation and Geo Records Smt Aamna Tasneem, Deputy Commissioner Karnal, Sh. Anish Yadav along with other senior officers.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Haryana to implement ‘Aatmanirbhar Textile Policy’ to promote textiles, says Dushyant Chautala

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2055

In order to promote textiles, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday said that the state government will soon implement the ‘Haryana Aatmanirbhar Textile Policy 2022-25’ in the state. This policy will help in giving wings to the textile industry in the State and MSMEs will also get a boost. The Deputy Chief Minister, who also holds the charge of Industries and Commerce Department, said that the state government is coming up with ‘Haryana Aatmanirbhar Textile Policy 2022-25’ to promote textiles. “It is our endeavour that more and more youth of the state should join MSMEs so that they themselves become employable and are able to provide employment to other youths also, he added.

Chautala said that in the last few years, investors are coming forward to set up industries in the state, as the government has taken several major steps to improve the industrial environment, due to which the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also recognized Haryana for the remarkable work being done in the field of MSME. In this field, where the state has got the third position at the national level, Haryana has also been ranked in the top achievers category in the fifth edition of ‘State Ease of Doing Business’ released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which is a matter of pride for any state.

He said that Haryana Government’s commitment to provide a conducive ecosystem to the industries has resulted in Haryana getting excellent ranking in Ease of Doing Business, Ease of Logistics and Export Readiness. Apart from this, the state has been ranked first in Export Readiness Index (Land Closed Category)-2021 and second in ‘Logistics is Across Different Status Survey’-2021.

Chautala said that while the State Government is creating employment opportunities through various schemes like the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) launched by the Central Government for entrepreneurship development and employment generation, and Prime Minister’s Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME). Haryana has also extensively taken advantage of various initiatives like formalization of PMFME etc. The activities of these schemes and programmes have been intensified at the grassroot level in the state. There are many effective policies of the state government such as Haryana Enterprises and Employment Policy 2020, MSME Policy 2019, Haryana Agri-Business and Food Processing Policy 2018 etc, he added.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB TO FOCUS ON FURTHER  PROMOTING NCC IN SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

Following the instructions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann for providing employment opportunities to the youth of the state in various fields especially in the Indian Army, the state government is focusing on promoting job-oriented National Cadet Corps (NCC) in schools and colleges of the border state.

Considering the NCC as launchpad for career in armed forces and toy magnify the interest of the youth to pursue a career in the Armed Forces, whereas the state government has earmarked Rs.5 crore in recent budget for improving infrastructure and creation of new facilities in NCC units and NCC training centers, it has also approached the Indian Army to boost the NCC activities amongst the youth.

Complying with the instructions of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Education Minister Mr. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer today called on Lt. Gen. Gurbirpal Singh (AVSM, VSM), DG, NCC Directorate, New Delhi and Major General Rajiv Chhibber (Sena Medal), ADG, NCC Directorate (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh).

The Minister, while assuring the Army officials for all possible assistance, said that the state government is tirelessly working to improve the infrastructure of NCC units and training centers situated in the State. “In recent budget session, the government has allocated Rs.5 crore for this purpose”, informed the Minister while discussing other technical aspect related to the NCC with the Army officials.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Bhagwant Mann Govt. handed over appointment letters to 16 candidates.

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

Resolving the long pending problems of the recruitment of 6635 ETT teachers, Bhagwant Mann Government has started the process of issuing  appointment letters to the selected candidates. Under this process Education Minister, Mr. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayar has handed over appointment letters to 16 candidates.

While handing over the appointment letters at the Punjab Bhawan here, Mr. Hayar appealed to the newly appointed teachers to discharge their responsibilities diligently and seriously. He said that the main objective of the Bhagwant Mann government is to provide quality education to the students and for this the standard of schools would be raised. He said that Maan government has launched a campaign to address the shortage of teachers in the schools. In this regard, special attention will be given to the backward and far-flung  areas. He said that elementary education has a significant contribution to make in the concrete foundation of any child. He asked the newly appointed elementary teachers to fulfill their responsibility with a sense of dedication and commitment to strengthen the base of the children.

On this occasion Mr. Hayar handed over appointment letters to Mandeep, Sukhwinder Singh, Parvinder Kaur, Sonia Kumari, Nancy, Ashish Kumar Verma, Nikhal Kumar, Ruby Verma, Simranjit Kaur, Kuldeep Kaur, Neena, Anchal Kapoor, Arshdeep and Sarabjit Kaur, whereas Pooja Rani and Manan Mehta were not be present at the occasion.

Education Secretary Mr. Ajoy Sharma and D.P.I. Elementary Mrs. Harinder Kaur were present on the occasion.

Chandigarh, Punjab

GAURAV YADAV ASSUMES ADDITIONAL CHARGE AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE PUNJAB

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

1992-Punjab batch IPS officer, Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday assumed the additional charge of Director General of Police (Head of Police Force) Punjab.

According to the orders issued by the state government, Gaurav Yadav would also continue to hold the charge of the Special DGP Administration Punjab.

After assuming charge, the newly appointed DGP Punjab held a meeting with the top brass of the Punjab Police and assured them that he will continue to work for the further betterment of the state Police.

The DGP, while briefing officers, said that the topmost priority of the Punjab Government, as directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is to further strengthen the fight against drugs to make Punjab a drug-free state besides eliminating gangster culture, maintaining law and order, and detection of crime.

He stressed on the need to revive basic policing which includes keeping vigil in vulnerable spots and be always ready to handle any kind of anticipated law and order situation, monitoring crime data, inspections of Police Stations, looking after the welfare of Police Personnel, etc.

DGP Gaurav Yadav also directed all the CPs/SSPs to increase Police Check Points in their respective jurisdictions and ensure the frisking of maximum vehicles at every Naka, which will help in curtailing criminal activities. He also advised that all the Nakas should be synchronized in a manner that they must get activated promptly on a single call. He also directed them to ramp up the drug recoveries.

He also emphasized on the need for capacity building of the Police Stations by upgrading them and making them citizen-friendly besides acquiring new patrolling vehicles and hi-tech equipment for modernization.

While soliciting the support and cooperation of the public, DGP Gaurav Yadav reassured the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government to eradicate drug menace and Gangsters from the state and push towards peace and harmony of Punjab.

Pertinently, awarded with President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and Police Medal for Meritorious Service, DGP Gaurav Yadav had served the distinction in various challenging capacities in the state.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM ANNOUNCES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF BORDER AND KANDI AREAS OF THE STATE

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today announced to chalk out a comprehensive blue print for the holistic development of the Border and Kandi areas of the state.

          The Chief Minister, who was here to participate in a function organised by Bhagwan Valmiki Dhunna Sahib Trust to mark the birth anniversaries of Luv-kush and Guru Gyannath here at Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath, bemoaned that both these areas have lagged behind in pace of development due to constant neglect by the previous governments. However, he said that his government will lay major thrust on development of both these areas. Bhagwant Mann said that a detailed plan will be chalk out for this purpose so that these areas get a major facelift in the coming times.

          The Chief Minister further said that the state government is fully sensitive towards checking cross border infiltration in Punjab. He said that the Punjab Police is constantly in touch with the Border Security Force (BSF) and other agencies for this purpose. Bhagwant Mann reiterated the firm commitment of the state government for snapping the pipeline of drugs and weapons from cross the border.

          The Chief Minister said that the state government will fulfil all the guarantees promised to the people in the coming days. He said that the Punjab government is already in the process of resource mobilisation to ensure that every promise made with people is fulfilled. Bhagwant Mann said that his government is committed for well being of people and no stone will be left unturned for this.

          The Chief Minister further said the state government is according top priority to Education and Health sector adding that his government has recently enhanced budgetary allocation for both these key sectors. He said that the additional budget will be now spent on facelift of the government schools and hospitals besides for opening Mohall Clinics in all the Vidhan Sabha segments. Bhagwant Mann said that this will revolutionise both these sectors thereby providing much needed succour to the masses.

          Earlier, the Chief Minister paid obeisance at the Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath and described his visit on this pious land bearing the footprints of Bhagwan Valmiki ji as a divine experience. Bhagwant Mann also paid floral tributes to Luv-Kush and Guru Gyannath on their birth anniversaries and exhorted the people to follow their teachings. He said that all the issues pertaining to further development of this sacred land will be soon resolved after due consultations with the trustees. 

          On the occasion MLAs Jasbir Singh Sandhu and Jaswinder Singh Ramdass along with others were also present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Vigilance Bureau arrests two property dealers for fraudulently selling 578 acres of village common land in SAS Nagar

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Tuesday arrested two property dealers namely Rabbi Singh and Banarsi Das for tampering and  fabrication of the revenue record regarding mutation of approximately 578 acres (4624 Kanals) of village common land of Majrian in SAS Nagar district in connivance with the officials of revenue department.

Disclosing this here a spokesperson of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) said that after verification of complaint number 370 of 2019 SAS Nagar related to the fabrication and tampering of revenue record of Village Majrian, Tehsil Kharar, a F.I.R No: 06 dated 08.05.2021 u/s 7 Prevention of Corruption Act and 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, 477 A, 201, 120-B of IPC at police station V.B. F.S-1, Punjab at SAS Nagar was registered against the officials of Revenue Department and private persons dealing as  property dealers.

He informed that during the investigation of the above said case Economic Offence Wing of VB found that the tampering and fabrication in the revenue record regarding mutation (Iintkal) was done under no: 3159 dated 21.05.2004 which was filed by the villagers of the village Majri for division of their respective land, of which they were actual owners as per mutation no: 2026 dated 07.05.1991 by the then consolidation officer, Mohali. The accused property dealers in conniving with revenue officials have fraudulently managed to alter the mutation of village land in which the 14 persons were shown as owners of the land measuring 558 Acres (4464 Kanals) of village Majri.

It has came to light that out of these 14 persons, 12 were totally bogus. They are neither the owners, residents of village Majri nor the cultivators of the above said land. Rest 2 persons are residents of Village Majri and owner of some land in question, but their shares had been increased from their actual shares by the accused revenue officials. Apart from this, on 18.06.2014 and on 19.06.2014, approx. 578 acres (4624 Kanals) of land had been transferred fraudulently to persons who were actually not the owners of the land.

The spokesperson further informed that on the basis of investigation of the above said case the VB has arrested accused property dealers namely Rabbi Singh and Banarsi Das. The police remand of both the accused would be taken from the concerned court for further investigating the case.

Divulging more details of this case he added that the accused Rabbi Singh was responsible for procuring General Power of Attorney (G.P.A) of land measuring 69.68 Acres (557 Kanals) in name of one fake person namely Amrik Singh and further sold approximately 42 Acres (336.5 Kanals) land to different persons on the basis of this G.P.A.

The second accused Banarsi Das sold approximately 53 Acres of land (424 Kanals) to different persons on the basis of a fake mutation of transfer of land to Dharampal. The accused Banarsi Das was never the actual owner of the sold land, which is shown in the name of Dharmpal in the revenue record. He informed that further investigations are in progress in this regard.

Chandigarh, Punjab

MINISTER JIMPA CALLS ON FARMERS UNIONS TO EVALUTE KANDHI CANAL  PROJECT

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is ready to evaluate the Kandhi Canal (Talwara-Balachaur) Project on technical parameters.

Members of farmers’ organizations today called on Cabniet Minister Mr. Bram Shanker Jimpa regarding some issues related to the construction of Kandi Canal (Talwara-Balachaur) Project to provide irrigation facilities to the Barani area of Kandi.

Assuring that the demand of the farmers would be considered on technical grounds, the Cabinet Minister Mr. Bram Shanker Jimpa, in the presence of MLA Tanda Jasbir Singh Raja Gill, said that it was the priority of the Punjab Government to address the issues related to Punjab keeping in view of public interest. He said that Kandi Canal originating from Mukerian Hydel Channel to Balachaur along with hills. This canal was constructed in two phases to provide irrigation facilities to Barani fields of Kandi area. He said that this canal covers 19867 hectares of 215 villages of Hoshiarpur district and providing irrigation facilities.

The Cabinet Minister said that Kandi Canal Stage-2 stretch is around 60 to 130 km, which has been constructed from Hoshiarpur to Balachaur. The canal irrigates 16270 hectares of Barani Area in 146 villages of Hoshiarpur district and 13257 hectares of Barani Area in 72 villages of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district.

Divulging further, the Minister said that the lining of Kandi Stage-1 had been damaged with the passage of time so the department were decided to laid new concrete lining with HDEP Film replacing the old structure. He said that the work of stage-1 of concrete relining of Kandi canal was completed by R.D.-0 to about 32 kms and remaining work from RD 32 to 47 Km is underway.

Notably, this work has been ceased by the residents of the adjoining villages, they were demanding that concrete lining should not be done on the beds of the canal. They are demanding that the thought of the HDEP Film lining should be dropped as this may cause environmental issues like stoppage of water recharging which will further deplete the ground water graph. They said that the lining would lead to further aggregate the problem of water shortage in the villages.

The Minister said that besides human beings, all sectors, be it agriculture or industry, need water, thus our government would take decisions after considering the new as well as old project at the technical level and will pay special attention towards the needs and interests of the area/regions.