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Educationists resolve to make India a world leader by blowing conch shells

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IEP Chandigarh/ Panchkula, February 19

Amidst the sound of 75 conch shells, top educationists of the country launched a campaign of taking national education to a higher level. Their aim is to make India a world leader and to educate every child of the country. The Manthan program was organized today by the National Independent School Alliance (NISA) at Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula. Haryana School Education Minister Kanwarpal Gurjar was the chief guest of the programme, while Director of NCERT Prof. Dinesh Saklani and Padma Shri Dr. Bharat Bhushan Tyagi were present as the special guests.

State Education Minister Kanwarpal Gurjar said that he was impressed by the sound of conch shells made from the stage for the betterment of education. This initiative of educationists is commendable. A team of Haryana Government was sent to Scotland for improvement in education. Today, after listening to the words of educationists at the Manthan program, it was felt that sending the team to Scotland was a waste of money and time. Impressed by NISA’s commitment regarding the education policy, the minister assured the school operators that the government would work with them for the betterment of education. After discussion with the Chief Minister, it has been decided that capable private schools should adopt some government schools. The government will extend full cooperation to them in this regard. He also said that the Haryana Government is committed to end the problems of private schools.

NCERT Director Prof. Dinesh Saklani said, “My dream and goal is that every child of the society should be educated. Indian civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. We have a very proud history. On the strength of Vedic civilization and culture, we progressed in the world and were called Vishwa Guru. We have to return to our ancient culture to become Vishwa Guru once again. We have to work fast in the field of education by studying our scriptures and Upanishads.”

Pro. Saklani further said that we are working on the National Education Policy. The biggest need of today’s time is to educate the elders for the betterment of the children. There is a need to do selfless work in the field of education. The nation will be strong only with educated children. Efforts have already started in this direction. Soon the results will start coming.

Bharat Bhushan Tyagi said in his address that a lot of work needs to be done on agriculture and education. Society needs to think that what is the purpose of education? What goal do we want to achieve in education? Whether the child is able to connect with nature along with studies? It is the responsibility of educationists to upgrade education.

NISA President Dr. Kulbhushan Sharma said that the freedom struggle in the country started from Ambala in Haryana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream is to see India as the Vishwaguru. We are working hard to fulfill PM’s vision. Today the country needs quality education, for which we are making all possible efforts. Children as well as private school teachers are also trained by NISA and scholarships are also provided as per rules.

The program was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by the chief guest. Arjuna Awardee and Billiards Champion Geet Sethi was also present on the occasion. In the cultural programme, children of several schools including Doon Public School enthralled the guests with dance and song presentations. The best performing students were felicitated by the chief guest.

Chandigarh, Haryana

51st Rose Festival wind up with the great Light & sound show

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IEP Chandigarh, February 19

Cultural function, performances and competitions marked the conclusion of the three-day Chandigarh Rose Festival at Rose Garden, Sector 16, Chandigarh with the Adviser to the Administrator Sh. Dharm Pal, IAS distributing various prizes to the winners of all competitions held during the Rose Festival.

Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor, Chandigarh, Sh. Nitin Kumar Yadav, IAS, Secretary Local Government, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, other senior officers and councilors of MCC were also present during the occasion.

The Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh was the chief guest on the occasion and distributed prizes to winners of various competitions, participants of cultural events, band parties as well as gardeners. The Adviser lauded the efforts of all the team of officers to make the Rose festival success. Councilors and all senior officers were present during the prize distribution function.

On the occasion of the Rose festival there were so many programs that were performed on the third day.

 The third day was started with yoga session followed by Morning Raga, which is a classical performance by Swar Ragini mestro Pt. Subhash Ghosh ji.

After this various folk dances were also performed by different groups to showcase various cultures of India and performances include Devrath folk dance, Bhangra, kalbelia, ghoomar. After this renowned Magician Pardeep Kumar had performed a very great magic show for everyone and all this performances enthralled the public alot.

And finally very beautiful the light and sound show just melted the hearts of the audience by its attractiveness. 

        During the day functions, various competitions were held including on the spot painting competition. The results of the on the spot painting are as under:

Group ‘A’ (Age 5-8 Years)     

1st Prize   :         Riaan S/o Manoj Kumar

2nd Prize    :    Amyra Sharma D/o Umesh Sharma

3rd Prize     :            Salansh Mehta S/o Ankush Mehta

Consolation Prize: Ritanya D/o Mani Shankar     

Group ‘B’ (Age 8-11 Years)

1st Prize    :  Dhvani Arora D/o Gopal Krishan

2nd Prize    : Jagatveer Singh S/o Sarbjit Singh

3rd Prize    :   Agamjot Kaur D/o Harmanpreet Singh

Consolation Prize : Sanvi Chauhan D/o Rav Chauhan

Group ‘C’ (Age 11-14 Years)                       

1st Prize     :         Bhavini D/o Gaurav Malhotra  

2nd Prize  :                   Sanvi D/o Sandeep Kapita

3rd Prize   :     Mishthi D/o Sachin Kaushik

Consolation Prize : Japneet Kaur D/o Lachhman Singh

Group ‘D’ (Age 14-17 Years)

1st Prize    :  Dhriti Puri D/o Dhiraj Puri

2nd Prize  :   Abhishek Kumar S/o Ramesh  Sah

3rd Prize    :   Harshita D/o Suresh Kumar

Consolation Prize: Lakshitta D/o Rohit Kakkaa

Group ‘E’ (Differently able children (p) no age bar)

1st Prize  Leeza D/o Deep Kumar

2nd Prize  Aarti D/o Siya Ram

3rd Prize  Sakshi D/o Devinder Singh

Consolation Prize: Chandani 

Group ‘F’ (Differently able children (m) no age bar)

1st Prize  Pragati  Bharwal D/o Nand 

2nd Prize  Gungun D/o Bhaiya Lal

3rd Prize  Kishan S/o Rajdev Dass

Consolation Prize: Armaanpreet S/o Sikander Singh

  Another major attraction was the Antkashri competition in which various children participated. There were four groups in the final round and the results are as under:

1st  Jasagam Kaur & Rohan Atwal (GGDSD College Sector 32, Chandigarh)

2nd  Deeti Kaushik & Manisha (GCE, Sector 20-D, Chandigarh)

3rd  Chayanika Garg & Upagya Chandel ( PGGCG, Sector 11, Chandigarh)

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Chandigarh, Haryana

Vashisht pays a courtesy call on Chief Minister khattar

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IEP Chandigarh, February 19

Haryana Association of North America, president, Sh. Rajesh Vashisht paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, at his residence and apprised about the work being done by the association.

The Chief Minister said that the state government has constituted the Foreign Cooperation Department, to easily provide facilities to the students desirous of going abroad for education and employment. He said that the Haryana Association of North America should cooperate with the Foreign Cooperation Department, create mutual coordination and also guide the children going for education and employment abroad.

Sh. Vashisht expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for organizing Gita Jayanti Mahotsav at the international level. He said that apart from foreign nationals, a large number of overseas Haryanvis participated in the International Gita Mahotsav held in Canada. He also invited the Chief Minister for a visit to Canada.

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Haryana Chief Minister, Union Labour minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurate newly constructed building of Directorate ESI

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IEP Chandigarh, February 19

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and Union Labour and Employment Minister, Sh. Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the newly constructed building of Directorate ESI Healthcare Department, Haryana at Sector 14, Panchkula today. With the construction of this building, better administrative facilities will be made available to the insured persons of Haryana as well as the North region.On the occasion, the Chief Minister and the Union Minister also laid the foundation stone of ESI Dispensary at Sonipat’s Rai and Barhi. At present the number of ESI insured persons in Haryana is 25 lakh.Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Sh. Rameshwar Teli, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Haryana Minister of State for Labour and Revenue, Sh. Anoop Dhanak and MLA Rai, Sh. Mohan Lal Badoli were also present on the occasion.Insured ESI beneficiaries can also avail facility in hospitals of Haryana Health DepartmentAddressing the mediapersons after the inauguration, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that with the opening of the newly constructed regional office of ESI in Panchkula, the administrative activities of ESI insured persons of Haryana as well as Punjab, Himachal and other states, would be carried out smoothly. “Better health facilities are being provided to the beneficiaries through ESI in the state.  Commendable work has been done in this field in Haryana,” he added.He said that earlier work was done separately by ESI and Haryana Health Department, but last year it was decided with mutual consent that besides the insured persons, other people can also get their treatment done in ESI hospitals. Similarly, the insured ESI beneficiaries can also avail the facility of treatment in the hospitals of Haryana Health Department.Health check-ups of all citizens once every two years started under Nirogi Haryana YojanaSh. Manohar Lal said that the year 2023 is being celebrated as ‘Antyodaya Arogya Varsh’ by the state government. “Under the Nirogi Haryana Yojana, health check-ups of all the citizens have been started once every two years; to obtain details regarding their health. Expanding the Ayushman scheme, CHIRAYU Yojana has been implemented under which 29 lakh families with an annual income of upto Rs 1.80 lakh would be given free treatment facility up to Rs 5 lakh in empanelled government and private hospitals,” he said, adding that new categories of beneficiaries would also be included soon under CHIRAYU Haryana Yojana.ESI activities running effectively in Haryana under leadership of Chief MinisterUnion Minister, Sh. Bhupender  Yadav said that under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, the activities of ESI are being expedited in Haryana. “It is under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, that the BJP government is determined to provide benefits to the last mile person in a time-bound manner,” he added.Expressing gratitude to the Chief Minister, for effectively running the ESI activities in the state, Sh. Bhupender Yadav said that with the construction of the ESI building in Panchkula, the administrative work of the registered persons of ESIC in the North Zone would be better managed.Cath lab facility started for first time in ESIC Medical College, FaridabadUnion Minister, Sh. Bhupender Yadav said that after the establishment of ESI Dispensary in Rai, Sonipat, 1,06,440 beneficiaries including 28,010 insured and their families of industrial area Rai, Nathupur, Wazidpur Saboli, Bahalgarh will be benefited.Similarly, with the formation of ESI Dispensary Barhi, Ganaur, Sonipat, 31,720 beneficiaries including 8,347 insured persons and their families of industrial areas up to Barhi, Ganaur and Samalkha will be covered. “With the cooperation of the Haryana government, the construction work of ESI hospitals in Manesar and Bawal is going on at a fast pace. Apart from this, ESI hospitals will also be set up in Rohtak, Ambala, Sonipat and Hisar,” said the Union Minister.He said that for the first time, the facility of cath lab has also been started in ESIC Medical College, Faridabad last year. Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and Union Minister, Sh. Bhupender Yadav also visited the health camp set up under the health scheme of ESI and inquired about various health facilities being provided to ESI registered beneficiaries.On the occasion, Municipal Corporation Mayor, Sh. Kulbhushan Goyal, vice- chairman, Shivalik Development Board, Sh. Om Prakash Devinagar, Additional Chief Secretary, Labour, Dr. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Labour Commissioner, Sh. Sujan Singh, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. KM Pandurang, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Mahavir Kaushik, ESI Haryana Director, Dr. Anil Malik, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sh. Sumer Partap Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Smt. Varsha Khangwal, former Kalka MLA and Treasurer, BJP Rashtriya Mahila Morcha, Smt. Latika Sharma and other dignitaries were present. 

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CM-Uphaar portal will be open till February 28 to buy gifts

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IEP Chandigarh, February 19

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, has decided to auction the gifts presented as a mark of respect by social organizations or individuals during his various programmes.

Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Director General, Information, Public Relations, and Languages Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal had formally opened the registration process on the CM-Uphaar portal in the past.

He said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has also auctioned the gifts he had received and the amount received from it was used for the ‘Namami Gange project’. The Chief Minister has also envisioned that the payment received from the auctioning of these gifts will be directly transferred to Chief Minister Relief Fund and the same will be utilised for the welfare of the people of the State.

He informed that the online portal cmuphaarhry.com has been launched in the past. This portal will remain open till February 28, 2023. After that the portal will be reopened three or four times in a year in a phased manner. He informed that in the first phase, 51 gifts will be auctioned. Anyone can participate in the auction to buy gifts.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Savitri Bai Phule ignited the flame of women’s education at a time when no importance was given to it – Dushyant Chautala

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IEP Chandigarh, February 19

Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that Savitri Bai Phule ignited the flame of women’s education at a time when no importance was given to it. Her efforts started a revolution in the education of women across the country. We all should take a vow to follow the path as shown by Mata Savitri Bai Phule.

The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking during the state level birth anniversary celebrations of Mata Savitri Bai Phule in Kaithal on Sunday as the Chief Guest. On this occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister announced Rs. 21 lakh for the hall to be built in the name of Mata Savitri Bhai Phule. After passing the resolution by the city councillors, It was also considered renaming a city chowk Mata Savitri Bai Phule’s honour.

Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that at present women are achieving a high position in every field. Taking steps towards women empowerment, the state government has made arrangements to provide 50 percent reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions. Women should come forward and act themselves after becoming public representatives and protect their rights. e-libraries are being established to increase more opportunities for education in rural areas. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has also decided to roll out this ambitious scheme across the country. He said that the Sati system and other societal evils were widespread in ancient times. Savitri Bai Phule and other great souls have fought to eradicate these ills. As a result of the struggle of Mata Savitri Bai Phule, women have got opportunities for education.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the political participation of women is also increasing day by day in the state of Haryana. Haryana has made a distinct identity in sports and education. Women like Kalpana Chawla and Sakshi Malik have brought laurels to the state at the international level. He continued by saying that Haryanvi culture must be preserved and that we must all work to convey the next generation about our great culture and tradition.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCT ‘OPS SEAL’ TO CHECK ILLEGAL SMUGGLING

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IEP CHANDIGARH, February 19

          Amidst the ongoing drive against drugs and anti-social elements launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police on Sunday carried out a special operation ‘OPs Seal’ aimed at checking of all the vehicles entering the border state of Punjab. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.

           Well-coordinated strong nakas involving 1600 Police Personnel, were set-up under the supervision of Inspectors/DSPs at all the 131 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.

          Giving details, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla said that the objective of this operation was to keep check on illegal drug trafficking and illicit liquor smuggling, besides, movement of gangsters and anti social elements.

          He said that during an operation, a thorough search of suspected vehicles/persons was ensured while ensuring minimum inconvenience was caused to the general public. “We had strictly instructed all the Police Personnel to deal with every commuter in a friendly and polite manner while checking their vehicle during the course of this operation,” he added.

          The ADGP said that as many as 6378 vehicles entering the state were checked, of which 366 were challaned and 32 were impounded. The Police have also registered 33 first information reports (FIRs) and arrested three proclaimed offenders.

          Apart from this, the Police teams have recovered 70kg poppy husk, 1kg charas, 110grams heroin and ₹1 lakh drug money.

          Meanwhile, such operations help in showing the police presence in the field, besides, infusing fear among anti-social elements and instilling a sense of security among common people.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PSEB made elaborate arrangements to conduct class V, VIII, X and XII examination: Harjot Singh Bains

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IEP Chandigarh/SAS Nagar (Mohali), February 19

          In view of board examination starting from tomorrow, the Punjab School Education Department and Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) have geared up and made all the arrangements pertaining to smooth conducting of board examination of class V, VIII, X and XII.

          Elaborating the details, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that the Punjab School Education Board is going to conduct the annual examinations from Monday onwards with starting of 12th class examination. He informed that the 2,99,744 candidates will enrolled to appear in this examination. He said that 14501 candidates will appear under Open Category, while 713 students appearing under Additional Subject Category, besides 30 candidates are going to appear in the examination to improve their performance. Similarly, 1095 candidates are going to appear under re-appear category. “2255 examination centers have been established in 3914 schools for the twelfth class examination across the state,” he added.

          However, annual examination of class V is being conducted from 25th February 2023, which will continue till March 4, 2023. The School Education Minister informed that 2,98,296 students were enrolled to appear in this examination and they have especially provided the facility of self-centres. Harjot Bains said that 17307 Self-Examination Center have been set up to accomplish the task. He further added that 2482 examination centers have been established in 10694 schools for class VIII students and 3,10,311 candidates will appear in this annual examination.

          Speaking about the arrangements being made for smooth conducting of Matriculation examination, the Education Minister said that total 2,85,068 have been enrolled to appear in the examination, while 10361 will appear under Open School System, besides 2366 students of Additional Subject Category. He added that twenty students to be appeared under Performance Enhancement category, while 1090 candidates are going to appear under Re-Appear Category. He informed that 2576 examination centers have been set up in 7178 schools for this examination.

          Mr. Bains said that arrangements have been made to complete all these examinations in a peaceful and convenient manner.  The question papers for class twelfth examination have been handed over to the banks of all the districts.  Similarly, the question papers of fifth and eighth classes will be delivered to the banks on February 21 and the question papers of class 10 on March 17.  From where the staff posted in the examinations will get the question papers.  Instructions have been issued for the staff posted in the examinations during the conduct of the examinations. Cameras are installed  to insure transparency.

          The Education Minister also informed that instructions have been issued to the District Education Officers of the state to supervise the examinations and instructions have been issued to  the police officers of various districts for the smooth conduct of the examinations and to prevent any untoward incident.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB GOVERNMENT LED BY CHIEF MINISTER BHAGWANT MANN WILL SPEND APPROXIMATELY RS 11.46 CRORE ON THE DEVELOPMENT WORKS OF AMRITSAR CITY: DR. INDERBIR SINGH NIJJAR

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IEP Chandigarh, February 19:     

      The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is making every possible effort to provide basic facilities, clean and pollution free environment to the people of the state. Under this series,  development works are being conducted continuously across the state.           Giving more information in this regard, Local Government Minister, Dr.Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that the Punjab government has decided to spend approximately Rs 11.46 crore on development works to beautify the city in connection with G-20.           Cabinet Minister, Dr Nijjar said that approximately Rs 4.97 crore will be spent for replacement and installation of Street lights in Amritsar city. It will also include operation and maintenance of street lights for a period of 5 years, he said.           He further said that Rs 6.49 cr will be spent for widening of Dhapai Road at Amritsar city from railway crossing to Gande Nallah and from Kot Khalsa to Bohri Sahib road by providing/laying interlocking tiles. Similarly, interlocking tiles will also be provided/Laying of various streets of Ward No. 28,69,74 and 83, beautification of parks and others development works will be done.           Minister said that the office process for these works has already been started by the local government department. He said that the Local Government Department has uploaded the e-tenders for these works on the Punjab Government website www.eproc.punjab.gov.in. If any kind of amendment is required in these tenders then all the information will be made available on this website.           He said that the main objective of the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is to provide basic facilities, clean and pollution free environment to the people of the state.           He has instructed the officials to ensure quality and transparency in the work of the department. 

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Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal seeks support of Punjabis to make the state ‘Rangla Punjab’

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IEP Chandigarh, February 19

          Punjab Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, has sought the support of Punjabis to make the state ‘Rangla Punjab’. He has appealed to all the Punjabis who have illegally occupied the panchayati lands should come forward to leave the land so that Punjab can be put on progressive path.

          Mr. Dhaliwal said that on the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, a campaign was successfully launched by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats during the year 2022 to get rid of illegal encroachments and demarcation of Panchayat Lands in the villages. He informed that illegal possession has been razed from more than 9389 acres of Panchayat Land during this campaign. He said that the state government is committed to the welfare of Punjab and the people of Punjab and strenuous efforts are going on to put the state on high growth trajectory.

          The Cabinet Minister said that all the old records related to Shamlat Lands were being examined thoroughly with the arduous efforts of the Shamlat Cell and examination already been accomplished of 153 blocks so far. He said that the department has identified such type of 1,39,818 acres of land, which will be used for the welfare of the people in future.

          Mr. Dhaliwal said that a total of 6206 acres of land under Patiala division has been freed from illegal possessions and handed over to concerned Panchayats for proper usage by December 2022. He said that illegal encroachment from 1100 acres land of Patiala, 808 acres of Ludhiana, 464 acres of Fatehgarh Sahib, 194 acres of Sangrur, 3469 acres of SAS Nagar, 154 acres of Rupnagar, 8 acres of Barnala and 9 acres land of Malerkotla have been razed with the help of law enforcement agencies.

          The Cabinet Minister further said that a total of 507 acres of land under Ferozepur division has been freed from encroachments. He further added that illegal possession razed from 128 acres land of district Ferozepur, 187 acres of Fazilka, 27 acres of Sri Muktsar Sahib, 13 acres of Mansa, 49 acres of Bathinda, 26 acres of Moga and 77 acres of Faridkot. Similarly, illegal possession has been removed from a total of 2676 acres of land falls under Jalandhar division. “609 acres of Gurdaspur, 602 acres of Kapurthala, 264 acres of Amritsar, 239 acres of Jalandhar, 308 acres of Hoshiarpur, 126 acres of Tarn Taran, 228 acres of SBS Nagar and 300 acres land of Pathankot have been freed from illegal occupants,” he added.