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Chief Secretary orders police and transport department to crack whip against violators of rules

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IEP Chandigarh, November 23

Taking serious notice of the harassment caused to the industrial sector by the already dissolved truck unions in the state, the State Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered strict action against the unions violating the rules.

Regarding the problems encountered by the industry, the Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Janjua on the instructions of the Chief Minister, along with DGP Gaurav Yadav held a marathon meeting with senior officials of Transport, Industry and Police Departments and took serious notice was taken of the fact that despite truck unions have already been abolished vide notification dated 13.12.2017 issued by Transport Department, their high handedness is causing enormous implications for the industrial sphere thus creating a stumbling block in the progress of the State which owes its economic prosperity to the industry.

The Chief Secretary directed the Transport and Police Department to ensure strict compliance with the order of dissolution of the truck unions in 2017. The Transport department was directed to take stringent action to cancel the permits and Cooperative department was ordered to de-register such unions who are violating notification dated 13.12.2017. The Chief Secretary asked police department to issue instructions to its entire field staff regarding meticulously compliance with the orders. If any truck operator harasses anyone, the police should register a case immediately. No truck union is allowed to work, added Mr. Janjua.

The meeting was attended by DGP Gaurav Yadav, Principal Secretary Industries Dilip Kumar, Secretary Transport Vikas Garg, State Transport Commissioner Vimal Setia and ADGP Intelligence Jatinder Singh Aulakh apart from all Deputy Commissioners, Commissioners of Police, SSPs, General Managers of District Industry Centers and District Transport Officers through video conference.

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49th Annual Conference of Indian Immunology Society begins at PGIMER

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IEP Chandigarh

The 49th Annual Conference of Indian Immunology Society (Immunocon ’22) being held at PGIMER, Chandigarh from 23rd-26th Nov 2022 organized by the Departments of Translational & Regenerative Medicine and Immunopathology was inaugurated on 23rd Nov’ 22.

The chief guest of the conference was Prof. N K Ganguly (Former Director General (ICMR) & PGIMER). The guest of honour was Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER. Conference e-abstract book was released by Dean academics (PGIMER), Prof. R.K Sehgal.

Chair of immunocon’2022, Prof. Sunil.K.Arora emphasized the need for global discussion in the field of immunology  on this conference platform. He mentioned that the appeal of immunology lies in the fact that it provides a window for almost every aspect of biomedical and biological research. The discipline is core to  development of emerging therapies against various diseases.  Prof. Vivek Lal endorsed the  need of good science in the field of immunology & extended all possible support for the same.

The proceedings of the inaugural function included felicitations of Prof. Shobha Sehgal for her lifetime achievements in the field of immunology. The felicitation honours were done by Prof. Sunil.K.Arora, Chair of Immunocon’ 2022  &  Prof. Ranjana Minz. The vote of thanks was delivered by the organizing secretary Dr. Gaurav Sharma.

The inaugural session included a keynote lecture of the world-renowned immunologist Prof. Vijay Kuchroo from Harvard Medical School, USA who deliberated on novel regulators of T cell differentiation. Inaugural programme ended with a vibrant ramp walk by basic medical scientists representing Diversity & Unity of India in one frame. This programme was followed by opening reception.

Eminent names in the field of immunology will be attending the conference who have come from across the globe. The rigorous scientific session would start on 24th  Nov. that will help clinical & basic scientists to  develop collaborative research & learn extensively. 

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DECKS CLEAR FOR DISBURSEMENT OF COMPENSATION & POSSESSION OF LAND FOR RUPNAGAR-LUDHIANA WITH SPUR to KHARAR SECTION OF NH-205K

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IEP Chandigarh, November 21

 With concerted efforts of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the State Government has received a communication from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for disbursement of compensation & possession of encumbrance free land for all packages of Ludhiana-Rupnagar with Spur to Kharar section of NH-205K.In a meeting held today under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Janjua regarding land acquisition of Ludhiana-Rupnagar highway, it was informed that decks have been cleared for disbursement and possession of land for the project.  The Chief Secretary Mr Janjua also directed Deputy Commissioners to expedite handing over of possession of land for all National Highway projects as these are going to boost economy of the State.Secretary, Public Works (B&R) Nilkanth S Avhad apprised that a communication from Secretary MORT&H had been received and asked to expedite the work.Taking part in deliberations, Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana Surabhi Malik mentioned that District Administration was making continuous efforts to take possession of land. Under Package-I, possession of 18.90 Km out of 37.70 Km has already been taken. DC, Ludhiana further mentioned that within next week 70% possession of land will be handed over to NHAI. Subsequently, possession of land under Package-II will be taken.Similarly, the Deputy Commissioner Rupnagar Preeti Yadav also stated that under Package-III, possession of 13 Km out of 36.26 Km had already been handed over to NHAI. It was further brought out that 80% of land will be handed over by next week. The Deputy Commissioner SAS Nagar Amit Talwar mentioned that under Package-III, 80% of land will be handed over by the next week.Meanwhile, Chief Secretary asked NHAI representatives to mobilise full resources on site with more manpower and machinery.

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PUNJAB POLICE ARREST TWO RAJASTHAN-BASED DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 13KG HEROIN IN AMRITSAR

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IEP CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, November 21

          As part of the ongoing decisive war against drugs launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police on Monday arrested two Rajasthan-based drug smugglers after recovering 13 Kg heroin from their possession near Verka Bypass in Amritsar, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here.

          Those arrested have been identified as Sukhvir Singh alias Kala and Binder Singh alias Bindu, both resident of Rajasthan.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the Counter Intelligence Amritsar had received information from a reliable source that two persons traveling in a bus were trying to smuggle a huge quantity of heroin to Rajasthan and they are expected to depart from a bus near Verka Bypass. Following inputs, a case on secret information was registered under relevant sections of the NDPS act, he added.

          He said that the Police team led by AIG CI Amarjit Singh Bajwa conducted a Special Police Naka near Verka Bypass to lay a trap and successfully arrested both accused persons when they alighted from the bus with a bag carrying 13Kg heroin.

          AIG Amarjit Singh Bajwa said that further investigations, in this case, are on to find out the source and where the drug haul was supposed to be delivered.

          Meanwhile, a case FIR no. 34 dated 21.11.2022 has been registered under sections 21 and 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station SSOC Amritsar.

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Punjab nominates Sucha Singh Khatra, Prof. Bhim Inder Singh and Anand Prakash Sharma as members of PSEB Academic Council

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IEP Chandigarh, November 21

Punjab Government has nominated Sucha Singh Khatra, Prof. Bhim Inder Singh and Anand Prakash Sharma as the members of Academic Council of the Punjab School Education Board. A notification in this regard has been issued.Sucha Singh Khatra, the retired Social Science teacher of Government High School Dasgrain in Anandpur Sahib block of Rupnagar district, served as the General Secretary of Government Teachers Union Punjab, Vice Chairman of the All India State Government Employees Union and Review Committee Member of ‘Padho Punjab’ scheme of the Education Department Punjab.Similarly, Prof. Bhim Inder Singh is serving as the Head of the Department of Punjabi Literature Studies at Punjabi University and the Chairman of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabhai chair. Associated with education field for a long time, Prof Singh did his Ph.D. on political consciousness of Punjabis. He has a deep grasp on the Marxist method of criticism.Likewise, Anand Prakash Sharma, who has been associated with the education sector for past 30 years, is serving as the Director of Kundan Vidya Mandir. He has received many national level awards for his contribution in education field such as CBSE Award, UNESCO and Delhi Women Commission Awards, Presidential Award for contribution in education sector. He also participated in more than 300 workshops and worked as an expert in ‘Design Thinking’ in the Willem De Kooning Academy Netherlands and MIT, USA.

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BHAGWANT MANN GOVT TO GIVE PUSH TO GREEN ENERGRY, 300 MW CANAL TOP AND FLOATING SOLAR POWER PROJECTS TO BE SET UP IN PUNJAB, SAYS AMAN ARORA

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IEP Chandigarh, November 21:With an aim at further ramping up renewable energy while utilising natural sources optimally, the Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann led state government has decided to install Solar Power Photovoltaic (PV) projects with a total capacity of 300 MW in Punjab. These projects include 200 MW Canal Top Solar PV Power Projects and 100 MW Floating Solar PV Power Project on the Reservoirs and Lakes.This decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Mr. Aman Arora in his office at Punjab Civil Secretariat-1 here. Mr. Aman Arora said that the proposed 200 MW Canal Top Solar Project would be installed in a phased manner, under which 50 MW would be installed in the first phase, while projects of remaining capacity would be installed in subsequent phases. These projects will be executed in Build, Operate and Own (BOO) mode by Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA), he added.Discussing the feasibility for setting up of these projects, the Cabinet Minister said that Viability Gap Funding (VGF) has been proposed to be claimed from the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance (GoI), under their scheme.The canal top solar power projects will be installed on small distributaries having less width, which will involve less civil works. The cost of the Canal Top Solar PV Projects is expected to be around Rs 5 crore per MW after taking in consideration of 20 per cent VGF. The 200 MW Canal Top Solar PV Projects will save at least 1000 acres of precious agricultural land, besides, generating local employment and preventing water evaporation from canals.Similarly, Floating Solar PV Projects are also a new emerging idea being implemented in the country for using the potential area on lakes and reservoirs, which will also lead to saving thousands acres of precious agricultural land. The cost of Floating Solar PV Projects would be around Rs 4.80 crore per MW after considering 20 per cent VGF.The prominent among those present in the meeting include Chairman PEDA Mr. H.S. Hanspal, Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister-cum-New and Renewable Energy Sources Mr. A. Venu Prasad, Principal Secretary Power Mr. Tejveer Singh, CMD PSPCL Mr. Baldev Singh Sran, Chief Executive PEDA Mr. Sumeet Jarangal and Director PEDA Mr. MP Singh.

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Punjab nominates Sucha Singh Khatra, Prof. Bhim Inder Singh and Anand Prakash Sharma as members of PSEB Academic Council

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IEP Chandigarh, November 21

Punjab Government has nominated Sucha Singh Khatra, Prof. Bhim Inder Singh and Anand Prakash Sharma as the members of Academic Council of the Punjab School Education Board. A notification in this regard has been issued.Sucha Singh Khatra, the retired Social Science teacher of Government High School Dasgrain in Anandpur Sahib block of Rupnagar district, served as the General Secretary of Government Teachers Union Punjab, Vice Chairman of the All India State Government Employees Union and Review Committee Member of ‘Padho Punjab’ scheme of the Education Department Punjab.Similarly, Prof. Bhim Inder Singh is serving as the Head of the Department of Punjabi Literature Studies at Punjabi University and the Chairman of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabhai chair. Associated with education field for a long time, Prof Singh did his Ph.D. on political consciousness of Punjabis. He has a deep grasp on the Marxist method of criticism.Likewise, Anand Prakash Sharma, who has been associated with the education sector for past 30 years, is serving as the Director of Kundan Vidya Mandir. He has received many national level awards for his contribution in education field such as CBSE Award, UNESCO and Delhi Women Commission Awards, Presidential Award for contribution in education sector. He also participated in more than 300 workshops and worked as an expert in ‘Design Thinking’ in the Willem De Kooning Academy Netherlands and MIT, USA.

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58 examined in health camp

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IEP Chandigarh , November 21

As many as 58 patients were examined during a free internal medicine, neuro surgery & ortho health check up camp by Ivy Hospital, Mohali at Rotary club, Rajpura .

A team of doctors including Dr. Jaspreet Singh Randhawa, Dr Munish, Dr Mukesh Kumar and Dietician Ekta gave consultation to the patients for their health related problems. During camp the free tests of ECG, BP, RBS, creatinine blood and cholesterol were also offered to the patients. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

Vigilance chases absconder in Golden Projects firm case, arrests its director at large since 20 years

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IEP SAS Nagar November 19

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Vinod Mahajan, one of the accused directors of Golden Projects Private Limited Jharmari, Tehsil Derabassi, who has been absconding since 2002.

Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the state VB said the above mentioned non banking financial entity was registered as a firm with the government in the year 1996 by four directors which included Rakesh Kant Syal from Panchkula, his wife Bimla Syal, Mrs Rumila Sinha from Panchkula and Vinod Mahajan resident of village Arifwala, Kapurthala, now residing at Panchkula.

Giving details of this case he informed that these directors had purchased 530 acres of agricultural land in tehsil Nurpur Bedi, Rupnagar district by misleading the investors to provide them ownerships in the said land. In addition to this, the above mentioned accused had assured the investors to provide them good returns in lieu of money collected from them. 

He further added that the accused directors had not even developed the said land and not provided ownership rights to the investors. Besides this, investors have not be given post dated cheques as assured in the agreements with them.

The spokesperson further added that in this regard a case under section 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120-B of IPC and 7(2), 13(1), 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act had been registered at VB police station Patiala against the above mentioned four directors of the company.

He informed that the above accused Vinod Mahajan had been declared proclaimed offender by the competent court in the year 2002 and was evading arrest since then. The accused would be produced in the court. Further investigation in this case was under progress.

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Haryana government announced the launch of its good governance award scheme, notification issued

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IEP Chandigarh, November 19 

Haryana Government has notified the scheme Haryana Good Governance Award Scheme, 2022 (Haryana Sushasan Puraskaar Yojana, 2022) to honour excellent officials and officers of the state government. The notification of the scheme has been issued. Giving information in this regard, Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that the objective of this scheme is to promote good governance and to reward those employees who are contributing through their individual innovations and extraordinary efforts in the government schemes.

The first winner at the state level will get a cash prize of Rs. 51,000

Sh. Kaushal informed that the Good Governance Awards will be given at two levels i.e at state and district level. In the state level award, the winning team of individual employees or employees will be given first prize of Rs. 51,000 in cash, second prize of Rs. 31,000 and third prize of Rs. 21,000. Similarly, in the district level award, the first prize will be given a cash reward of Rs. 31,000, the second prize Rs. 21,000 and the third prize Rs. 11,000. In these awards, along with cash prize, trophy, appreciation certificate signed by the Chief Minister (whose copy will be kept in the service book of the employee) will also be given.

Maximum 10 awards at the state level, 3 awards each will be given at the district level for all the three positions

The Chief Secretary informed that according to the plan, a maximum of 10 awards will be given at the state level. There will be 2 prizes for first place, 3 prizes for second place and 5 prizes for third position. Similarly, for all the three ranks at the district level, 3 awards will be given in each district.

Employees doing remarkable work in economic, infrastructure and social sector or state flagship programmes can apply

Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal informed that on the occasion of Good Governance Day, on December 25, 2022, employees can apply for the Good Governance Award to be given to excellent officers and employees.

He informed that interested officers, employees or team of employees, who have done remarkable and innovative work in economic, infrastructure and social sector or State Flagship Programs may send their applications to their Head of Department/ Organization. The application will be scrutinized by the Head of the Department and thereafter forwarded to the concerned Administrative Secretaries with his recommendations. Administrative Secretaries will submit/upload the applications on “HaryanaGoodGovernanceAwards.haryana.gov.in” portal by November 30, 2022.

He informed that username and password will be sent to each administrative secretary by e-mail. Nominations received by the due date will be selected, screened and evaluated by external expert institutions. The final decision will be taken by the Empowered Committee with the approval of the Chief Minister.

Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal informed that the State Government has started the Haryana Good Governance Award Scheme, 2022, the scheme is applicable to all the employees of Group A , B , C and D including contractual employees and persons working under outsourcing policy in any Department , Board , Corporation , Statutory Authority, Mission, Society , Institute, University, Public Sector Undertaking, etc. under the Haryana Government which is owned and controlled by Government of Haryana, who have done extraordinary and innovative work in the specified fields and excluding Administrative Secretaries, HOD’s and AIS Officers.