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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will change the picture of Haryana: Deputy Chief Minister

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IEP Chandigarh, February 12

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala expressed gratitude towards the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi for the inaugurating Delhi-Mumbai Expressway along with laying the foundation stone of other major projects. It was a historic day for Haryana, he added.

        Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that these projects will not only improve the connectivity of the state with the metropolitan cities, but these projects worth one lakh crore rupees will accelerate the pace of industrial development across the state.

        He said this while interacting with the media persons today after the inauguration programme of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.

        The Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that the work of Phase-1 of this expressway has been completed. He stated that this will improve the connectivity of NCR with Mumbai and will connect Delhi-Gurugram with three National Parks. Not only this, now the journey from Delhi to Jaipur will also be reduced by two hours, he added.

        He said that due to the strengthening of infrastructure, the development will accelerate and in the coming years, Gurugram, Nuh and Faridabad will be greatly benefited by the growth of e-commerce business, warehousing and other industries. He said that Haryana will now be directly connected to the sea port through the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.

        Sh. Chautala said that apart from this, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has also laid the foundation stone of Delhi-Jammu Expressway which will also pass through Haryana. He said that the foundation stone of a road project has also been laid to further improve the connectivity of Hansi to Bhiwani. He further said that now NCR region of Haryana will also have smooth connectivity with Jewar Airport.

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FDA team conducted raid and seized medicines being sold at prices higher than MRP in Rewari

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IEP Chandigarh, February 12

A team of Food and Drug Administration today conducted a raid and seized medicines being sold at higher prices than MRP in Rewari district. The raid was conducted on the instruction of the Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister, Sh. Anil Vij.

Giving information in this regard, a spokesperson of the Food and Drug Administration said that acting on the tip-off, the Drug Control Officer, Rewari conducted a decoy operation at M/s Vinayak Medical Store where Sukhbir Singh, owner of the medical store was found selling cough syrup containing Codeine Phosphate at Rs. 200 and capsule strip containing Tramadol Hydrochloride at Rs.100 without prescription by a registered pharmacist.

During the raid, Sukhbir could not produce the Retail Sale Drug License (RSDL) for the sale of these medicinal narcotic products, which he is selling at a higher price than the MRP. Notably, the MRP of the cough syrup is Rs. 143 and the capsule strip is Rs. 57.

The spokesman said that following the raid, 672 capsules containing tramadol and 7 syrups containing codeine phosphate were recovered. This medical store has been sealed and FIR against Sukhbir Singh and others under sections of NDPS Act and Essential Commodities Act 1955 and DPCO 2013 has been registered at Police Station, Kasola, Rewari.

          He said that strict action will be taken against drug peddlers who indulged in such illicit practices.

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Global Fashion exhibition kick starts

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IEP Chandigarh, February 11

The Global Fashion Exhibition has kick started at Kisan Bhawan in Sector 35. Organised to coincide with Valentine’s week celebrations the exhibition is not just about trending stylish wear but also empowering farmers and creating awareness about breast cancer. The nearly 50 exhibitors have come from across India and are representing places like Delhi, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Gurugram etc. Even international presence is seen with participation of exhibitors from Afghanistan and Thailand.The exhibition that is themed on weddings, lifestyle and home decor  will be on till Feb 13(Monday) and daily timings are 11 am to 8 pm.Rattandeep Singh Walia, Director, The Global Events, a city-based organisation specialising in putting up exhibitions said, “The visitors are getting to check on trendy fashion apparel, wedding wear, lifestyle products and more at the exhibition. What’s more, as farmers are an important part of our life we have provided a platform to agriculturists too.”Jogesh Mallik a progressive farmer from Haryana, said, “We are from  Celebrating Farmers Edge International. Under this initiative farmers are encouraged  to become Farmpreneurs by empowering them. In this exhibition we have brought organic raw honey, jaggery, jaggery powder, sugarcane imli chatni, sugarcane  herbal tea, sugarcane  vinegar etc. Farmers from Punjab and Haryana are also producing sugarcane tea, sugarcane ice cream etc.”Meanwhile, celebrated cookery expert Nita Mehta’s range of spices , and Honey label ‘Bee Hive’ products are also available at the exhibition. ‘Burger Bae’ is providing a Valentine feel and vibe with hip pink and red coloured T-Shirts for both girls and boys, a stall from Thailand ‘Bangkok Collections’ is displaying enticing fashion accessories. ‘Shahi Dry Fruits’ from Afghanistan is also attracting eyeballs.Traditional Indian craftsmanship is being presented by ‘Shabreen’ Lucknowi Chikankari suits, Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow. Myriad Lehengas by ‘Auzy Fabrications’ are also catching the attention of visitors. ‘Jaan Shawls’ from Najibabad is presenting a collection of luxurious hand embroidered pashmina shawls.There are wedding accessories; and bangle boxes for  newly wedded brides. ‘Accessories Junctions’ from Delhi has brought all types of fashion jewellery, customized jewellery and mobile accessories. Honey Bansal is here with her jewellery collection and ‘Mee’s’ beauty products has put up a wide range of cosmetics.Digital Prints’ by Shikha, consists of unstitched digital printed suits on pure fabric such as chiffon, organza, georgette, pashmina and many more, ‘Home Talk,’ Dr Neeru Grover, has enchanting handlooms and home decor items, while ‘The Heritage Furniture’ is present with beautiful furniture pieces at the exhibition.As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) The Global Events has tied up with an NGO Rani Breast Cancer Trust to spread awareness about breast cancer, which has emerged as a major health risk for women. The trust has also put up a stall at the exhibition

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12 couples reunited in National Lok Adalat

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IEP SAS Nagar, February 11

As per schedule of National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi and under guidance of Mr. Justice Tejinder Singh Dhindsa, Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman, Punjab State Legal Services Authority, National Lok Adalat was organized on 11.02.2023 in the leadership of Sh. Harpal Singh, District & Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar. In this Lok Adalat, Criminal Compoundable Offences, NI Act cases under Section-138, Bank Recovery Cases, MACT Cases, Matrimonial Disputes, Labour disputes, Land Acquisition cases, Electricity and Water Bills (Excluding non-compoundable theft cases), Service matters relating to pay and allowances and Retiral benefits, Revenue Cases and other Civil Cases (Rent, Easmentary Rights, injunction Suits, specific performance suits) were taken up.

In this National Lok Adalat, 19 benches were constituted at District Headquarter which were presided over by Sh. Sandeep Kumar Singla, Additional District & Sessions Judge; Sh. Parminder Singh Grewal, Additional District & Sessions Judge; Sh. Avtar Singh Barda, Additional District & Sessions Judge; Sh. Barjinder Pal Singh, Principal Judge, Family Court; Sh. Vineet Kumar Narang, Civil Judge (Senior Division); Ms. Harpreet Kaur, CJM, Ms. Sonali Singh, Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division); Sh. Jagjeet Singh, Civil Judge (Junior Division); Sh. Mukesh Kumar Singla, Civil Judge (Junior Division); Sh. Devnoor Singh, Civil Judge (Junior Division); Ms. Vishavjyoti, Civil Judge (Junior Division); Ms. Vaishnavi Sikka, Civil Judge (Junior Division); Sh. K.S. Sullar, Presiding Officer, Industrial Tribunal; Sh. Kuljit Pal Singh, Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat (PUS); Sh. Sanjeev Dutt Sharma, President, District Consumer Forum besides four benches Revenue Officers.

At Sub-Division, Kharar, 7 benches presided over by Ms. Geeta Rani, Civil Judge (Junior Division); Ms. Sudipa Kaur, Civil Judge (Jr. Divn.) and Ms. Manzra Dutta, Civil Judge (Jr. Divn), as well as four Revenue Officers and 6 benches at Sub-Division, Derabassi of Sh. Ramesh Kumar, Civil Judge (Junior Division); Ms. Manjot Kaur, Civil Judge (Jr. Divn.) and four benches of Revenue Officers were constituted for National Lok Adalat.  

For the successful organization of this National Lok Adalat, Sh. Harpal Singh, District & Sessions Judge had called various meetings of judicial officers, Presidents and Secretaries of the Bar Associations SAS Nagar, Derabassi and Kharar, officials of other Departments i.e. Banks, Electricity Department, Labour Department, Insurance Companies etc. to sensitize them about the National Lok Adalat. They were also motivated and instructed to identify maximum number of cases which could be taken up in the National Lok Adalat and to make maximum efforts for disposal of the same in the Pre-Lok Adalats and National Lok Adalat.   

Sh. Baljinder Singh Maan, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar informed that in this National Lok Adalat, 15478 cases were taken up out of which 9973 cases were disposed of by virtue of compromise and awards of Rs.75,91,93,270/- were passed by the different Lok Adalat benches. He further disclosed that 12 couples who were living separately and litigating against each other were reunited in the National Lok Adalat with the efforts of Sh. Barjinder Pal Singh, Principal Judge, Family Court, SAS Nagar who organized counseling sessions for them by holding pre-lok adalats as a result of which they finally agreed to live together by resolving their all disputes and differences. Sh. Bal Mukand Sharma, a renowned Punjabi comedian also rendered his services in the Lok Adalat bench of Family Court and persuaded many couples to settle their matter amicably to save the institution of marriage and future of their children. The reunited couples were felicitated with one sapling each and were motivated to grow the plant and maintain good relationship.

Amongst reunited couples, a husband and wife who had been living separately for the 11 years and were in litigation, agreed to live together resolving their all disputes which is termed as the best success story of the first National Lok Adalat of the year 2023.

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Invaluable contributions of Indian scientists to world in field of science and technology: Chief Minister

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IEP Chandigarh, February 11

Sharing about the invaluable contributions of the Indian scientists to the world, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal called upon the students to move ahead expeditiously and bring laurels to the country by making new inventions in the field of science and technology.

The Chief Minister was addressing as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the two-day science conference on the topic ‘Role of Scientists in Nation Building’ at Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani on Saturday.

During this, the Chief Minister unveiled the life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda at the university campus; built at a cost of about Rs 5.5 lakh. He laid the foundation stone of the third educational building here to be constructed at a cost of Rs 128 crore. The Chief Minister also visited the science exhibition organized by the students and the Srinivasa Ramanujan building here.

On the occasion, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister, Sh. JP Dalal, Bhiwani MLA Ghanshyam Saraf, Bawani Khera MLA, Sh. Bishamber Balmiki and University Vice Chancellor, Prof. RK Mittal were also present.

Addressing the students at the science conference, Sh. Manohar Lal said that science and technology infuse energy into life, which speeds up development in every field. “India has been a pioneer in the field of science and technology since ancient times. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, Jagdish Bose, Ramanujan, Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar are among the stalwarts of Indian golden history in science, who have made invaluable contributions in the field of science. In the modern era, the name of former president, Sh. APJ Abdul Kalam is also leading,” he said.

12 Indian scientists have received Nobel Prize in field of science and technology

The Chief Minister said that 12 Indian scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize for their contribution in the field of science and technology. CV Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930 for his Raman Effect and biochemist Har Gobind Khorana for controlling protein synthesis.

“During the Covid pandemic, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi had called upon the country’s scientists to develop a vaccine dose, on which the scientists accepted it as an opportunity and made not one; but two vaccines. By making 200 crore vaccine doses, they did the work of giving vaccines not only in India but also to other countries. With this, the scientists of India have proved their talent even in the present times,” he added.

State government increased Vigyan Ratna award prize money to Rs 4 lakh

The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, today India is continuously moving forward with a science-based approach. “The Haryana government is making special provisions in the budget regarding innovation. In order to further develop scientific temper among the students, the Vigyan Ratna award prize money was increased from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh,” he said, adding that the science conference organized by Chaudhary Bansi Lal University will also prove to be very effective.

Vice-Chancellor, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Prof. RK Mittal said that the university has taken steps to implement the new National Education Policy-2020. “In order to make the students self-independent and self-reliant, the university is motivating them to adopt self-employment by providing them special training through the District Employment Generation Centre,” he said. More than 500 students from about 40 government and recognized schools of the region participated in the science exhibition

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UHBVN Forum to hear grievances on February 14

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IEP Chandigarh, February 11

The Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) would take the proceedings to redress the grievances/hear the complaints of the consumers of Panchkula district in the office of Superintending Engineer, Panchkula, SCO-96, First Floor, Sector-5, Panchkula at 11.30am on February 14, 2023 (Tuesday).

A spokesperson said that the forum would take all grievances/complaints of consumers like billing problems, voltage complaints, problems in metering, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply, efficiency, safety, reliability, non-compliance of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission orders etc.

However, the cases of theft and unauthorized use of electricity, offences and penalties as specified under section 126 and section 135 to 139 of Electricity Act, accidents and inquiries as under section 161 of the Act would not be considered by the forum, he added.

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Directorate of Medical Education and Research organizes one-day 1st state-level medico-legal conference

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IEP Chandigarh, February 11

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Haryana, organized a one-day 1st state-level medico-legal conference on the theme ‘Emerging trends in medico-legal Practice’. The conference was organized in collaboration with Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, while the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala was the knowledge partner for the same.

The chief guest on the occasion, Justice Sh. Rajesh Bindal spoke extensively about the role of information technology in medico-legal practice. He also explained about the software ‘MedLEaPR’, which was conceived by him during his tenure at the Punjab and Haryana High court. Vice Chancellor, RGNUL, Prof. Dr. G.S. Bajpai, was the guest of honour for the event. He spoke about regular sessions to be conducted on the knowledge update of medical professionals on legal issues.

Director, Medical Education and Research Department, Haryana, Dr. Aditya Dahiya said that the conference was held under overall supervision of Additional Chief Secretary, Health and MER, Dr G. Anupama. He said that more such events will be encouraged by the department in future for the medical fraternity from across the state.

During the conference, forensic medicine and forensic science experts from various medical colleges of the region and RGUNL, gave presentations on pertinent topics including medico-legal examination of female victim, sampling of DNA, recent judgements regarding medico-legal practice, medico-legal responsibilities of doctors, among others. The forensic medicine experts also held panel discussions and clarified the queries of the medical officers from the health department.

Chief Commissioner, Haryana Right to Service Commission, Sh. TC Gupta, who was a special invitee, spoke on the effective role a medical professional can play in timely and rightful service delivery to the beneficiaries.  Supreme Court advocate, Manisha Bhandari, practising advocate, Sudeep Vijayan and SSO, FSL, Madhuban, Garima Chaudhary were amongst other key speakers.

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PM Modi to formally inaugurate the first stretch of Delhi-Mumbai expressway on February 12

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IEP Chandigarh, February 11

Under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the Union Government is strengthening the road network across the country.

In this series, now, Country is all set to receive another big gift as from today onwards Delhi-Mumbai Expressway,s first stretch will be officially opened, which will be formally inaugurated by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi On February 12.

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for gifting this expressway to the country and the State. “Strong road network plays an instrumental role to boost economic growth,” said, Sh. Manohar Lal.

Starting from Gurugram, this expressway will pass through Jaipur and Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. This will not only facilitate easy traffic movement in this area but will also pave the way for setting up new industries in this region, shared the Chief Minister.

Expressway will cover 129 km of Haryana

Notably, this 1380 km long eight-lane expressway will reduce the travel time between two of India’s most important cities, Delhi and Mumbai by half.

It will pass through five states including Haryana (129 km), Rajasthan (373 km), Madhya Pradesh (244 km), Gujarat (426 km) and Maharashtra (171 km).

This expressway will be completely ready by the year 2024. Its work will be completed in 53 stretches. As many as 55 airstrips are being built throughout the expressway having the landing facility for fighter jets. Besides this, there will be 93 stoppage points on this expressway. Trauma centers would be available every 100 kms, having helipads with airlift facilities

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Small-scale industries have made a pivotal contribution to strengthening the country’s economy: Hry CM

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IEP Chandigarh, February 11

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that inspired by the Government of India’s ambitious MSE cluster scheme, Haryana has formulated the State Mini Cluster Development Programme. Under this programme, a 90 percent grant-in-aid is provided for setting up Common Facility Centres.At present, the process of setting up 43 mini clusters is going on in Haryana, out of which 25 clusters have started. This scheme was also appreciated by the Government of India, said Sh. Manohar Lal while interacting directly with the Micro Small, and Medium Entrepreneurs during a virtual  Samvad programme held today.The entrepreneurs thanked the Chief Minister for the pro-MSME schemes being run by the state government to promote industries.Small-scale industries play a pivotal role in strengthening the country’s economyThe Chief Minister said that small-scale industries form the basis of strengthening the country’s economy and in today’s time MSMEs are playing an important role in realizing the Prime Minister’s self-reliant India dream.He said that the state government is giving importance to big industries as well as is focussed on promoting Micro, Small, and Medium Industries. MSMEs need less investment capital but provide ample employment to more people, said Sh. Manohar Lal.Small contractors involved in development works of Panchayati Raj Institutions interacted with the Chief Minister during the Samvad programme. The contractors thanked the Chief Minister and said that the new contract system introduced by the state government in the PRIs is commendable. They said that this new system has brought transparency in the execution of works and has also ensured quick maintenance of projects during the defect liability period.The Chief Minister said that contractors involved in small projects can play an important role in the execution of development works in villages.MSMEs contribute 30 percent in State’s GST collectionExpressing gratitude to the Chief Minister, the small GST paying entrepreneurs  said that the GST system implemented on the concept of one nation-one tax is very effective in the country.  The implementation of GST system  under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has brought a big change in the lives of entrepreneurs.  Entrepreneurs can sell their goods anywhere in the country without any restrictions.  Due to this their income is also increasing, said the enterpenures. The entrepreneurs also thanked the government for simplifying the GST process.  Simplification of GST process has not only benefited them, but the revenue of the government is also increasing.The Chief Minister said that today Haryana’s share in the total GST collection of the country is 6 percent. This achievement has been made only with the cooperation of MSMEs. MSMEs make a pivotal contribution of 30 percent share in State’s GST collection, said, Sh. Manohar Lal.”The State Government has formulated the Haryana Agriculture and Food Processing Policy, 2018 with the objective to develop strong infrastructure at the farm level and establish technologically advanced food processing units in the state.He said that the state government has improved power availability and connectivity to promote industries. A strong network of roads and railways is spread across Haryana.  Today 94 percent of the rural areas of Haryana are getting round-the-clock electricity. Such infrastructure provides ample opportunities for the development of MSMEs, said Sh. Manohar Lal.Sh. Manohar Lal said that due to the efforts of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, this year is being celebrated globally as the Millets year.  In Haryana too, coarse cereals are produced in many areas, especially in southern Haryana, he shared.The Chief Minister called upon the entrepreneurs to do value addition by processing coarse cereals to promote the consumption of millets. This will not only give a boost to industries but farmers will also get remunerative prices for growing millet, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

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Vigilance Bureau nabs Forest Dept Surveyor taking bribe Rs 2 lakh

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IEP Chandigarh, February 11

          The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, has nabbed Manjinder Singh,  Surveyor, in Punjab Forest & Wildlife Protection department, SAS Nagar red handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 2 lakh.

          During search of his house in village Singhpura, SAS Nagar district, the VB  has recovered Rs. 1,04,200. Meanwhile the the Judicial Magistrate has remanded the accused for four days police remand to further investigate any involvement of other persons/officials in the matter.

          Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the state VB said the above mentioned accused official has been arrested on the complaint of Dinkar Singh of Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda district. Giving details he further informed that the complainant has approached the VB and informed that he has applied for getting No Objection Certificate (NOC) for installation of new petrol pump on Rama Mandi-Talwandi Sabo road and alleged that the accused official has demanded Rs 2 lakh for the same. He further informed that the accused has already taken Rs 3 lakh for this purpose.

          The spokesperson further added that after preliminary investigation of the said complaint, a VB team laid a trap and the accused official was arrested in Phase 7 Market, SAS Nagar while accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from the complainant in the presence of two official witnesses.

          In this regard a case under prevention of corruption act has been registered against the accused official at VB police station, Flying Squad, Punjab at SAS Nagar, he added.

          He informed that during the search of house of the accused in village Singhpura, Mohali district, the VB team has recovered Rs. 1,04,200. In this case further investigation was under progress and the role of more persons/officials would be probed in this case.