IEP Mohali, February 8
Zirakpur-based realty firm Motia Group has leased out office spaces to Paytm in its new mixed-use commercial project in Motia Royal Business Park on Delhi-Chandigarh National Highway 22.
The Group has leased office space which provides grade A co-working spaces, restaurants, fully furnished SOHO & service apartments.
LC Mittal, group director said, “With this announcement, Paytm has made their territorial and operational expansion in Zirakpur with our project.”
IEP Chandigarh, February 8
On the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa has started a campaign to clean Bhangi Chow and its surroundings to make Hoshiarpur clean. Bhangi Chow is the area where people traverse to go to Himachal Pradesh and other districts but due to the piles of garbage, the city wears an untidy look.
The Hoshiarpur Municipal Corporation has launched a campaign to clean the Bhangi Chow on a war footing. For the success of this campaign, Jimpa while appealing to the city residents to cooperate, he started the campaign by cleaning the chow and planting saplings. This campaign will continue till February 24.
During his address at Dhobi Ghat Chowk in Hoshiarpur, Jimpa said that after February 24, this campaign would be continued in other parts of the city with the participation of city residents. He said that State Government will leave no stone unturned to ensure inclusion of Hoshiarpur in the category of cleanest cities of the country.
Jimpa expressed satisfaction that positive results have come out on the first day of the campaign as the city’s NGOs, Municipal Corporation, Forest Department, Drainage Department, B.S.F. volunteers, NSS volunteers, civil societies and general public are giving full support.
On the occasion, Municipal Corporation Mayor Surinder Kumar, Deputy Commissioner-cum- Municipal Corporation Commissioner Komal Mittal and Senior Deputy Mayor Praveen Saini were also present.
IEP Chandigarh, February 8
Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of three HCS officers with immediate effect.
Sh. Mukesh Kumar, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Additional Transport Commissioner, Haryana.
Sh. Sanjiv Kumar, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Pataudi has been given the additional charge of Joint Chief Executive Officer, Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited, Gurugram.
Sh. Gajender Singh, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Joint Director (Admn.), Medical College, Nalhar, Nuh.
IEP Chandigarh February 8
Ahead of Union Home Minister, Sh. Amit Shah’s visit in Karnal, Haryana Chief Minister today took a stock of the arrangements at Grain Market, the venue for the visit. During this, he gave necessary directions to the officers concerned.
Notably, Union Home Minister, Sh. Amit Shah will be visiting Karnal on February 14. DGP, Sh. P.K Aggarwal, ADGP, CID, Sh. Alok Mittal and senior officers of the District Administration also accompanied Sh. Manohar Lal.
After inspecting the Grain Market, the Chief Minister inspected the Agro Mall and took stock of the situation there.
On this occasion, MLA Gharaunda, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Sh. T.V.S.N Prasad, Chairman, HAFED, Sh. Kailash Bhagat, MD HAFED, Sh. A A.Sreenivas, Commissioner, Karnal Division, Karnal, Dr. Saket Kumar, IGP, Sh. Satendra Kumar Gupta, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Anish Yadav, SP, Sh. Ganga Ram Punia was present.
It is pertinent to mention here that the operations of Agro Mall have now been handed over to HAFED, Home Minister, Sh. Amit Shah is likely to inaugurate this mall during his visit to Karnal on February, 14.
After the formal launch of HAFED Mall, offices and establishments related to the rice business and the export of other types of food grains are likely to operate. This Agro Mall located on Karnal GT Road is established in an area of 15694 square meters. This includes a basement and four floors. Besides this, there are 86 shops on the ground floor of the mall, two floors have been kept open and 46 offices have been built on the top floor.
IEP Chandigarh, February 8
Haryana Chief Minister today launched the International Year of Millets 2023 brochure of the Ministry of Development of North East Region at the 36th Surajkund International Handicrafts Mela. Notably, the United Nations Council has declared the year 2023 as the Millet Year. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has also called for promoting the use of Millet. Haryana too is making tireless efforts to promote millets. Many delicious and healthy millet dishes have been prepared at the Surajkund Mela, said Sh. Manohar Lal. Meanwhile, today was a special day at the Surajkund Mela, as the Chief Minister had lunch with his Cabinet and all the MLAs at Rajhans Hotel. During this, a cultural extravaganza of foreign artists displaying their art and culture was also witnessed. The foreign artists created an atmosphere resonating with the cultural diversity of the world. Everyone enlivened their ancient traditions with their cultural, classical and folk presentations. A glimpse of the G-20 theme ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ was seen on the stage. Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Amit Agrawal, former Education Minister, Sh. Ram Bilas Sharma and other dignitaries remained present on this occasion.
IEP Chandigarh, February 8
Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that Surajkund International Handicraft Mela is the flag bearer of the country’s civilization and vibrant culture. Additionally, these fairs considerably contribute to the nation’s economic independence. The products made by the craftsmen were being observed by the Deputy Chief Minister today at the Surajkund Handicrafts Fair. Sh. Chautala said that we all should be proud of inhouse products made by the craftsmen of the country and should give priority to such products made by them. He added that by promoting local products we can directly support local artisans and small entrepreneurs. He said that handicrafts and handlooms have an important contribution in the development of civilization. He said that for centuries, the skill of artisans is visible in the manufacture of things ranging from the coins of emperors and kings to the huts of the poor. The Deputy Chief Minister said that these arts are as much liked in the modern era as they were in ancient times, such fairs provide an opportunity to the craftsmen to showcase their art.He said that this fair is a trinity of tradition, heritage and culture, which attracts tourists not only from India but across the globe. Through such a platform, the ordinary craftsman and artisan get the right value and recognition of their skills. For many craftsmen, artisans and weavers, this fair is their main source of income throughout the year. On this occasion, Minister of State for Women and Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda, Minister of State, Revenue & Disaster Management, Sh. Anoop Dhanak and MLA, Smt. Naina Chautala were also present with him.
IEP Chandigarh, February 8
Haryana Chief Minister on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Charitable Hospital in Faridabad to be constructed at a cost of about Rs 12.30 crore. Transport Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma also remained present on this occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Manohar Lal said that dedicated steps being taken by the government as well as social organizations for the expansion of health services in the State are commendable. With the construction of this hospital, the people of the state will get easy access to state-of-the-art health facilities. The construction of this hospital in the name of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur will also play a key role in highlighting the supreme martyrdom and bravery of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and inspiring everyone visiting here, said Sh. Manohar Lal. On this occasion, Chief Minister announced to give Rs 31 lakh to the Charitable Trust. Besides this, Transport Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma also announced Rs 11 lakh for the trust. The Chief Minister said that today Haryana is progressing in every field. Health services are being expanded. The aim of the government is to establish a medical college in every district. So far 7 new medical colleges have been established and work is going on for 8 more colleges, said Sh. Manohar Lal. He said that the government is giving all possible cooperation to the social organizations in the steps being taken by them for expanding health services. We aim to increase the number of doctors from the present number of 13,000 to 28,000. With the establishment of new medical colleges, State will get 2650 doctors every year.CHIRAYU Haryana became an ally of the needy The Chief Minister said that CHIRAYU Haryana Yojana has been started in the state by expanding the health benefits of Ayushman Bharat Yojana with the aim of providing health facilities to every needy. In this, families with annual income up to Rs 1.80 lakh are getting health cover of Rs 5 lakh annually. Due to this, about 29 lakh families are being covered in Haryana. Nirogi Haryana Yojana has also been started in the state for conducting free health check-ups of Antyodaya families on the basis of 25 parameters. 228 types of operations, 70 types of medical tests and 21 types of dental treatment are done free of cost in the state. Along with this, 500 medicines are also given free of cost.Started Ayush Health and Wellness Centre The Chief Minister said that the government has linked Ayurveda medicine with the Ayushman Bharat scheme, and has also established ‘AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres’ in the State. Besides this, the government is also preparing yoga courses to promote yoga. MLAs, Smt. Seema Trikha, Sh. Narender Gupta, Sh. Rajesh Nagar, Media Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Amit Arya, Patron, Baba Banda Bahadur Memorial Society, Baba Jatindra Pal Singh Sodhi, Sardar Avtar Singh Khurana, Chairman of Society, Sardar Gurvinder Singh Dhamija, President BR Bhatia, Rajkumar Bhatia and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
IEP Chandigarh, February 8
Olive Cafe & Bar(OCB), Sector 26, Chandigarh, has announced a fun-filled Valentine’s week starting Feb 7 and ending Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s week kicked off with the unveiling of a special menu of dishes and drinks. Sumptuous culinary delights along with enticing cocktails have been especially curated by the head Chef Anubhav Moza and his team. These are set to make your Valentine moments memorable.
So get ready to cuddle up under the stars in the warm and always welcoming courtyard of Olive Cafe & Bar. The special Valentine’s menu , served in a candlelit ambience, to the accompaniment of delicious cocktails and live music make OCB the most romantic destination in the city.
OCB has been done up in thematic floral décor, and there is a special valentine photo booth too. All this is sure to provide Valentine’s Day enthusiasts a great opportunity for an exciting Valentine’s experience.
Talking about the Valentine’s menu, Chef Anubhav Moza said that the cupid cocktails menu is the key attraction. The cocktail menu boasts of L’amour – made using chamomile-infused scotch, amaro Montenegro, lime juice, honey and foamer; and Moonlight Magic – created using Gin, Aperol spritz, grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup; there are more cocktails.
Sharing details about two more unique Cocktails offerings – XOXO and OliveYou, Chef Moza said: “XOXO is made up of Campari, vermouth, fresh strawberry and sparkling wine, while OliveYou consists of Tequila, Jalapeno-infused tequila, strawberry, sangria liqueur, lime juice, cherry syrup, simple syrup and foamer.”
Known for its mouth-watering dishes, Olive Cafe & Bar will be offering special Valentine’s dishes for love birds. Chef Moza said, “There is a multi-course love menu.”
The highlights of the food menu include an appetiser or Amuse Bouche – Strawberry explosion, in soups there’s Celery Root & White Carrot, the small plates segment has Home-cured Salmon & Avocado while the large plates section has Butternut Squash Tortellini and more. The icing on the cake is a dessert aptly named ‘Fall in Love’ and there are many more surprise dishes.
IEP Chandigarh/Panchkula
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal along with Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij held a meeting with senior Police officers at ERSS Building in Panchkula today where he reviewed the crime, and law and order situation in the state.
Director General of Police (DGP), Haryana Sh. P.K. Agrawal and senior officers of Haryana Police were also present.
While instructing the top brass of police to take even stricter actions against organized crime, the Chief Minister said that creating a safe environment for people in Haryana is the key priority for the state government. He said crime and criminal incidents should be curbed at all costs so that a friendly environment is maintained. The state should achieve the distinction of peaceful and no-crime state by dealing firmly with the offenders.
Taking a thorough review of the crime scenario, he also instructed the police officers to connect the villagers for getting intelligence about criminal elements who have been found involved in criminal activities and target killings. This will increase the credibility of the police and will help in controlling such incidents with the cooperation of the general public.
The Chief Minister also directed that Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau and Special Task Force should work in tandem with district police units to completely eliminate drug trafficking, crime and criminal elements across the state. The district SPs and CPs should be more proactive and miscreants and criminal elements whosoever should be dealt with an iron hand, he added.
Expressing his concern over the growing incidents of cyber crime, he said that cybercrime has become a threat not only to individuals but also to the government sector, thus endangering national security. Apart from establishing new cyber police stations, the entire police department is being technologically strengthened to meet present challenges posed by cybercrime. He said that special drive to spread awareness about cyber crime trends and safety tips should also be organized, he added.
He said that crimes against women will not be tolerated in the state. He also directed all the officers to maintain a special vigil on the security of women and take stern action against offenders in this regard.
It was apprised in the meeting that around Rs. 47 crores of defrauded amount has been recovered/blocked till date. Other crime prevention areas such as gangsters, terrorism, most wanted criminals, cyber offences, traffic and road safety were also discussed.
While appreciating the novel initiatives of Haryana Police, the Chief Minister said that Haryana Police’s continuous action against criminals and anti-social elements has increased the public confidence. Carrying this forward, maximum police presence in the field should be ensured to deter criminal elements. Police being the face of Government should be efficient and its functioning should be transparent. Commending the good work being done by the Police, he said that ERSS 112 of the police being its face, is responding to the distress calls promptly and courteously without any delay.
Earlier the Chief Minister also reviewed the functioning of ERSS 112.
Appreciating the state police force, Home Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that state police had also initiated the process for the attachment of ill-gotten assets of drug peddlers through competent authority. He also directed the officers to periodically launch special operations for the arrest of most wanted criminals, proclaimed offenders and bail jumpers as well as for recovery of illegal weapons so that the crime rate can be further reduced across the state.
The Director General of Police, Sh. P.K. Agrawal assured the Chief Minister that his directions would be followed in letter and spirit and the Police Department would further improve its efficiency, especially in terms of tackling the growing cybercrimes.
ACS Home Sh. TVSN Prasad, ADGP Crime Sh. O.P. Singh, ADGP CID Sh. Alok Mittal ADGP Telecom and IT Dr A S Chawla, ADGP Law and Order Sh. Sandeep Khirwar, ADGP Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau Shrikant Jadhav, all Range ADGPs/IGPs, Commissioners of Police and other police officers were also present in the meeting.
IEP Chandigarh, February 7
The Banur-Tepla Road (NH 205A) is fast emerging as a new hub for investors with Mohali Industrial Economic Zone (MIEZ) adding enormous value to the entire stretch. The road has come into prominence as it is being used by highway travellers between Delhi and Manali and vice versa. Banur-Tepla road is also getting huge routine traffic flow as the route is being frequently used by the people of Chandigarh capital region comprising Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula for to and fro travel. As a result of the strategic location of the road a variety of industries are setting up their units on it. The high end quality of road and its logistics’ edge have attracted the attention of the ambitious Mohali Industries Economic Zone(MIEZ) project being developed by realty company Royale Estate Group(REG).MIEZ is the region’s first of its kind state-of-the-art industrial facility, being developed on Banur Tepla Road in 100 plus acres of land. Neeraj Kansal, MD, REG said, “The MIEZ is being planned in such a manner that will make it an ideal destination for different types of industries to set up their units. While on one hand it will have the wherewithal to house units from varied industries like pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals, food processing, distillery and many more, on the other it will have an effluent treatment plant (ETP), skill development centre, R & D centre, tool and equipment room, wide roads and all civic amenities.”Dalip Sharma, Secretary General, Punjab Chamber of Commerce and Industry opined, ” NH 205A,is connected well with the National Highway 1(NH 1) that links the national capital New Delhi to the town of Atari in Punjab on the India–Pak border.”Prof Lakhwinder Singh, a professor of economics at Punjabi University Patiala added, “The stretch lies in the vicinity of the dry port at Shambhu bordering Punjab and Haryana. It is also in close proximity to Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC).”As many as 35 warehouses have already been set up along the stretch. Some of these are Arrow, Bajaj Electronics, Havel’s India Ltd, Freuden Begonic, Nerolac Paint, Asian Paints, Marico Ltd and Whirlpool of India Ltd . A mini film city N K Studios has also come up. What’s more, a manufacturing unit of Amararaja Batteries known for producing the famous Amaron Batteries has been established on the road. The road is also blessed with the world’s first Mat-Pita Mandir and Go Dham taking care of more than 400 weak, old and sick cows . Meanwhile many industries have committed to start operations in MIEZ. These include Ruby Industry that manufactures steel office furniture, Gupta industry that is a supplier of all types of paper and that also manufactures cardboard boxes, Making Ways Auto Industries that manufactures tractor parts , Anirudh Engineering Solutions and Royale Agro Processing Industries among many more.”The plan is to offer a 360 degree solution for all industrial needs. MIEZ will be the region’s first Integrated Industrial Park dedicated to the MSMEs,” added Piyush Kansal, a Director with REG.Ashish Mittal, who is also a Director with REG, summed up,”The International Airport in Mohali is also close to the stretch. The next wave of economic growth of the region will be spurred by the industrial developments taking place on both sides of the Banur-Tepla road.”