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.

IEP Chandigarh, 10 February     

     Following the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to resolving all employment cases of compassionate grounds at earliest,  appointment letters have been handed over to two candidates on compassionate ground in Depatment of Social Security, Women and Child Development today.          Sandeep Singh has been appointed as a clerk in the office of Child Development Project Officer, Jalalabad  and Gurtej Singh has been appointed as a peon in the office of Social Security Officer, Ferozepur.Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur handed over the appointment letters to both the employees.          Congratulating the newly appointed employees, the Cabinet Minister implored them to serve the people with dedication and honesty. Meanwhile, she also directed the authorities to expedite the disposal of pending cases on compassionate ground in the department.          Joint Director Charanjit Singh was also present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, February 10

Asserting that the state government is fully committed to ensure justice in Behbal Kalan and Kotakpura incidents, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday appealed to the sangat to lift the roadblock at Behbal Kalan to avoid any inconvenience to commuters.

In an appeal to the people, the Chief Minister said that firing incidents at Behbal Kalan and Kotakpura along with Sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji at Bargari had bruised the psyche of every human being especially the Sikh sangat. He said that justice will prevail in both these incidents and the perpetrators of these heinous crimes will not be spared at any cost. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government is already leaving no stone unturned for this noble cause and those involved in these crimes will be soon behind the bars.

The Chief Minister said that due to Road blockage at Behbal Kalan a lot of inconvenience is being created to the common people. He said that this harassment of the masses should be avoided adding he appealed to sangat to lift the roadblock in larger public interest. Lashing out at Akalis and Congress, Bhagwant Mann said that both these parties have connived with each other to save the guilty of these incidents.

The Chief Minister said that, while the unfortunate incidents of desecration and firing on innocents took place during the Akali regime, the Congress actively shielded the perpetrators of these crimes during its tenure. Bhagwant Mann further said that the Akali-Congress, nexus that was shielding the accused, had been broken with the AAP Government coming into power, which is already making strenuous efforts to nab the perpetrators. He said that his government is firmly committed to bring the guilty to book and ensure justice in both these cases to assuage the sentiments of the people.

IEP Chandigarh, February 10    

      To bridge the skilling gap among youth, Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) under the aegis of Punjab Government has inked MoUs with Industry Associations to set up three Centres of Excellence in Kapurthala, Jalandhar and Ludhiana districts.          According to an official spokesperson, these MoUs have been inked at level of Secretary, Employment Generation Skill Development and Training, Punjab and MD, PSDM with Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM), Sports Goods Manufacturing and Exports Excellence (SGMEA) Jalandhar and Metro Tyre/Rubber, Chemical & Petrochemical Skill Development Council (RCPSDC). At-least 2,700 candidates will benefit by getting free of cost skill training followed by employment/self-employment.          The Spokesperson further informed that ASSOCHAM in Centre of Excellence (CoE),Phagwarawill train and place 2,000 candidates, in trades of Automotive Machine Operator, Fitter Electrical and Electronic Assembly,Metro Tyrein CoE Ludhiana will train and place 500 youth in trades of Rubber Product Quality Assurance Supervisor, Rubber Calendar Operator, Rubber Product Internal Mixer Operator, Tyer Fitter (servicing and maintenance), Assistant Operator (Tyre Retreading Building & Curing), Rubber Extruder Operator, Rubber Molding /Curing Supervisor. Similarly,in CoE Jalandhar 200 candidates extendable to 5,00 candidates in trades of Stitching operator (Goods & Garments), Cutting operator (Sports Goods) and Cutter (Goods & Garments) will be trained. These trainings will start before 30th April, 2023 and interested candidates can approach the District Offices of Skill Development or Employment Generation to seek more information and for getting enrolment in the offered skill training courses.

IEP CHANDIGARH, February 10

          In order to ensure better synergy between both the forces, a coordination meeting between Punjab Police and Chandigarh Police was held under the Joint Chairmanship of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav and DGP Union Territory Chandigarh Praveer Ranjan at Punjab Police Headquarters here on Friday.

          ADGP Law and Order Punjab Arpit Shukla, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ropar Range Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Chandigarh Manisha Chaudhary and SSP SAS Nagar Sandeep Garg also attended the meeting.

           During the meeting, detailed discussions were held to formulate a strategy and Action Plans against gangsters & criminals who have been operating in these states.

          Stressing on the need to develop an internal mechanism for maintaining better coordination between both the forces, DGP Gaurav Yadav proposed that quarterly or bi-monthly meetings shall be conducted between the District Police Chiefs and SSPs of the neighbouring states to discuss activities of the gangsters and criminal gangs operating in the region as so many of the issues and crime patterns are similar and inter-related.

          He also laid emphasis on the real time sharing of information by the use of latest technology to to share the update pertaining to maintain law and order in the region. He also directed SSP Mohali to hold regular meetings with SSP Chandigarh and DCP Panchkula to discuss the crime trends and law and order situation in the tricity.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that Punjab Police is committed to ensure better synergy between both the forces to make Punjab a crime-free state as per the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

IEP Chandigarh, February 10

          Central Civil Services Cultural and Board are organizing the All India Services Kabaddi (Men & Women) tournament from 20th February to 24th February 2023 at New Multipurpose Hall, Dehradun.

          Trial for the selection of Punjab Kabaddi (Men and Women) teams for this tournament will be held at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana on February 13, 2023, at 10 am.

          The spokesman of the sports department further informed that in these trials security services personnel/para-security organizations/central police organizations/police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP and NSG etc., autonomous parties/undertakings/public sector Banks including central ministry run banks, excluding casual/daily workers, temporary office workers, newly recruited employees who have been in regular services for less than 6 months, Government employees (regular), government officials (regular) of different departments can participate only after receiving NoC from their departments.

          The cost of travel, accommodation and food in this tournament will be paid by the player personally.