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Haryana approves final DPR for Metro extension project connecting Palam Vihar

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IEP Chandigarh, October 19

In a major development to provide better connectivity between Rezangla Chowk, Gurugram to Sector 21, Dwarka, final Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Metro Rail Connectivity project was approved today in the meeting of the Council of Ministers held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister.

According to DPR, the spur or metro extension connecting Rezangla Chowk in Palam Vihar and Dwarka Sector 21 station will be 8.40km long, of which 4 km will be from Palam Vihar to Sector 111 in Gurugram and the remaining 4.40 km will be from sector 111 to sector 21 Dwarka. This entire route will have 7 stations.

During the meeting  Sh. Manohar Lal also accorded approval of the gross project cost along with the State Government’s share of Rs. 1541 crore. Approval was also given to nominate the Administrative Secretary, Town and Country Planning Department as nodal officer for the signing of agreements and other related documents for the implementation of the said project.

This Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) project will give connectivity to the maximum part of Gurugram city with Delhi and other surroundings. It will interchange with Palam Vihar station of Gurugram Metro Corridor, interchange with IECC station of Airport Express Metro Corridor and interchange with Sector 21 Dwarka station of DMRC blue line and Airport Express Metro Corridor. This MRTS will also have an interchange with Dwarka Expressway at Sector 110-A. These linkages will enhance the efficiency of the transportation system in the National Capital Region (NCR). This will also give hassle-free transportation facility to the passengers who would be travelling to Delhi International Airport as there will be check-in facility given at sector-21, Dwarka Metro Station.

The introduction of MRTS will result in the reduction in the number of buses, Intermediate Public Transport (IPT), usage of private vehicles, air pollution and an increase in the speed of road-based vehicles. This, in turn, will result in significant social benefits due to reduction in fuel consumption, vehicle operating cost and travel time of passengers. Reduction in accidents, pollution and road maintenance costs are the other benefits to society in general.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Amendment in Haryana Public Works Department Public Health Branch, Junior Engineers (Group C) Service Rules, 1986

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IEP Chandigarh, October 19

Haryana Cabinet meeting met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal held here today accorded approval to a proposal regarding amendment in Haryana Public Works Department Public Health Branch, Junior Engineers (Group C) Service Rules, 1986.

These Rules may be called Haryana Public Works Department Public Health Branch, Junior Engineers (Group C) Service (Amendment) Rules-2022.

As per existing rules, it has not been possible to fill up the posts against the promotion quota due to the non-availability of eligible employees working in feeder cadre posts that is Surveyor or work inspectors for Junior Engineer (Civil) and Shift Engineer Water Works, Superintendent and Foreman for Junior Engineer (Mechanical).

In order to fill up the posts meant for the promotion quota, the Department has recommended for promotional Avenues amongst all Group C and D employees of the Public Health Engineering Department with experience of 5 and 8 years respectively after passing the departmental exam. Hence amendment in Haryana Public Health Branch, Engineers (Group – C) Service Rules, 1986 has been made/effected.

This will give a merit-based level playing field to the eligible group C and D employees and also fill the vacancies in JE cadre (Civil and Mechanical) in the department. Further, other engineering departments of the state shall bring similar changes in their rules as per decision of Government.

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State Cabinet gives nod to Haryana Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Rules-2022

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IEP Chandigarh, October 19

In a bid to ensure to a complete ban on the promotion or conduct of prize chits and money circulation schemes, the Haryana Government has formulated Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Rules-2022 which will come into force from the date of their publication in the official gazette.

A decision in this regard was taken in the State Cabinet meeting met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal here today.

The provisions of the ‘Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning), Act, 1978’ were made applicable to the State as per section 13 of the Act and under this now the Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Rules-2022 has been formulated.

As per the Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Rules-2022, no individual or company or firm or business association, in any form will promote, run or participate in money circulation scheme including a disguised money circulation scheme.

The Nodal Police Authority will be responsible for coordinating with other State Governments, the Central Government and agencies concerned under such Government and the Reserve Bank of India and will also be responsible for furnishing the information to the Reserve Bank of India in the format and periodicity as decided by the State Government in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India.

On the conclusion of the investigation, if adequate evidence exists that a money circulation scheme is being run by a company or firm or business association in any form, the Investigating Officer, apart from prosecuting the case under the Prize Chit and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978 (Central Act 43 of 1978), shall forward a report to the Competent Authority, under intimation to the Nodal Police Authority, to take action for winding up such businesses.

In the case of companies and other business entities where such a power is vested in the Central Government, the Competent Authority shall forward a report with its recommendations to the concerned Ministry in the Central Government for initiating action for winding up the company.

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LIGHT IS THE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS- ENACTUS TEAM OF PANJAB UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES DIWALI FESTIVITIES WITH SPECIALLY ABLED AT SAMARTH

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IEP Chandigarh, October 19

Enactus team of Panjab University took the festive spirit of Diwali a step further by celebrating the festivities with the specially abled at Samarth, a residential home for these children in Sector-15, Chandigarh. The team has been celebrating the festival of lights with these children of lesser God since last many years as these special children are the driving force for the Enactus members providing them with immense courage and helping them understand that nothing in life is unachievable, informed Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty advisor of Enactus team.The event was attended by around 110 people including specially abled, staff of Samarth and Enactus members. It started with a diya lighting ceremony with the lighting of 150 diyas for the specially abled children around the world to celebrate their courage, wisdom and above all the carpe-diem energy. The event was graced with some mesmerizing dance performances to enhance the festive spirit. It was immensely heart-warming to see the young souls dance and jump to the rhythm of songs, said Tushar Jhanwar, Gaurav Mishra and Ainesh, Vice Presidents of Enactus team. Marketing head, Aditya Kumar, talked about how these celebrations have been a source of happiness for all including potters who work in Maloya under project Dhra, whose creative hands brought to life these diyas and many other clay products. The event also marked the connection of our mother Earth to this festive season as these diyas made by the potter community symbolizes how the true spirit of Diwali lies with the connection to mother earth and how we should persevere to save the planet by celebrating Green Diwali, said project heads, Samarth and Mridul. Clay based products are an excellent alternative to reduce the plastic burden on our planet, averred technical head, Inayat.Mrs. Puja, General Secretary of Samarth, appreciated the efforts made by the Enactus members towards the potter community and their dedication to treating specially abled at Samarth no less than their Enactus family for the past many years. She said the feeling of happiness can be seen on the faces of the children on seeing the Enactus members as they try to put their best efforts in making their Diwali celebrations special. With refreshments served afterwards, the event ended on a happy note.Preet Kanwal, President of team expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Jagtar Singh, Dean Student Welfare, PU and other higher authorities of PU for their constant and invaluable support to the team for carrying out such social outreach activities.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM DESCRIBES VICTORY OF CYSS AS A VERDICT IN FAVOUR OF MAKE INDIA NUMBER 1 CAMPAIGN

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IEP Chandigarh, October 19

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said that the victory of Chatarr Yuva Sangarsh Samiti (CYSS) – the student wing of Aam Aadmi Party in Panjab University is verdict in favour of Make India Number 1 campaign across the country.

The Chief Minister, while interacting with the newly elected team of student council of Panjab University here at his residence, said that the University is the melting point of the students from the various states and other parts of the country. He said that the election has proved the massive undercurrent in the favour of the visionary and decisive policies of Arvind Kejriwal. Bhagwant Mann said that this result will prove to be a stepping stone for bringing the much needed revolutionary change in the politics of the country.

The Chief Minister said that the result was a slap on the face of the divisive forces who are trying to spread hatred in the country. Congratulating the new team led by Ayush Khatkar, he asked them to work for the well being of the students. Bhagwant Mann said that the team must dedicate it for bringing the much needed positive changes in the University campus.

The Chief Minister said that this massive victory has filled us with more humility and responsibility to serve the students. Bhagwant Mann said that now the time has come when the newly elected team must dedicate itself to make sure that comprehensive development of the University campus and the well being of students is ensured by all means. He assured fulsome support and cooperation from the state government for this noble cause adding that no stone unturned will be left for this.

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EASE OF DOING BUSINESS: • Industrialists won’t need to apply at two separate departments for approvals, says Aman Arora

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IEP Chandigarh, October 19

 In order to promote ‘Ease of Doing Business’ for giving a boost to economy and to generate employment opportunities in the state, Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann has delegated powers to grant approval of Building Plans and Completion Certificate for standalone industries to Director of Factories, disclosed Mr. Aman Arora, Minister for Housing and Urban Development (H&UD).Mr. Aman Arora said that the H&UD has delegated powers for approval of Building Plans and grant of Completion Certificate of standalone industries including compounding of standalone industries, outside MC Limit, to Director of Factories so that the industrialist need not to apply at two separate departments for getting the Building Plans of their factories approved.The H&UD Minister said that now, the industrialist can apply for approval of Building Plans directly in the office of Director Factories, Punjab. Since, Change of Land Use Permission has already been waived off for Industry, therefore, on receipt of the application, Director Factories shall seek parallel report from District Town Planner (DTP) of concerned District w.r.t. the permissibility of the industry as per the provisions of the Master Plans, Regional Plan, Land Use Plan, Local Planning Area and other sitting guidelines of Housing and Urban Development Department. The concerned DTP shall provide information within 7 working days to Director Factories, he informed.The approval of Building Plans for standalone industries shall be issued by the Director of Factories adhering to Punjab Urban Planning and Development Building Rules, 2021. This way the single competent Authority shall issue the approval of Building Plans, the H&UD Minister added.Mr. Aman Arora said that this was the long pending demand of industrialists of the state as they had to apply at two separate departments (H&UD and Factories) to get the Building Plans of their factory approved. This move will reduce the time limit for getting Building Plans approved and ease out the regulatory approvals for standalone industries, he added.Mr Aman Arora affirmed that this decision will go a long way to give fillip to the economy and investment, which will further help in generating more employment opportunities for the youth of the state. 

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JC Bose University receives re-accreditation by NAAC with ‘A+’ Grade

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IEP Chandigarh, October 18

JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad has been re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A+’ Grade and a CGPA of 3.32 in the Second Cycle of Accreditation. The result of the assessment was declared in the 127th Meeting of the Standing Committee of NAAC held on October 18, 2022, and shall remain valid for the next five years.

While giving more information, an official spokesperson said that National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body funded by the University Grants Commission that assesses and accredits Higher Education Institutions in India. He said that in 2016, the University was awarded an ‘A’ grade by the NAAC in the First Cycle of Accreditation. The University was assessed and evaluated by the five-member NAAC Peer Team from October 10 to 12, 2022.

He informed that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. S.K. Tomar has expressed gratitude towards the Haryana Governor and Chancellor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya for his constant mentorship and support to the University due to which it has been able to receive the ‘A+’ grade. The University is making strenuous efforts to realise the dream of Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal to make Haryana a global leader in education, he added.

The Principal Secretary to Government of Haryana, Technical Education Department, Sh. Vijayendra Kumar and Director, Technical Education, Haryana, Sh. Rajiv Rattan have congratulated the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tomar on receiving ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC, who, in turn, extended his gratitude towards them for their consistent support. Congratulating University teachers, students, alumni and supporting staff for this great achievement, Vice Chancellor, Prof. S.K. Tomar said that JC Bose University has positioned itself among India’s elite and prestigious higher education institutions. He said that the University has made its presence on various prominent national platforms which reflects the quality parameters adopted by the University to further improve the quality of Education.

Registrar, Dr. SK Garg said that the re-accreditation of the University by NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade is a befitting award for the outstanding contribution of all stakeholders of the University. It is a distinguished achievement by the University on the quality parameters.

He further said that Dean Academic Affairs and University NAAC Coordinator, Prof. Ashutosh Dixit said that all the faculty and staff members worked day and night for preparation and presentation. The highest body of evaluation for the Universities and Colleges in the country assessed the University on seven point-scale criteria which include Curriculum Aspects, Teaching-learning and Evaluation, Research, Innovation and Extension, Infrastructure and Learning Resources, Student Support and Progression, Governance, Leadership and Management, and Institutional Values and Best Practices.

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Legitimate interests of Ration Depot Holders as per NFSA to be taken into consideration regarding home delivery of ration

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IEP Chandigarh, October 17

The State Government has decided to consider amendments in the initiative of state Govt regarding Home Delivery service of Ration to PDS beneficiaries.

Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson  from the Department of Food and Civil Supplies informed that while implementing the change in Home Delivery service, interest of all the stakeholders in the Public Distribution supply chain including Fair Price Shop owners shall be taken into account.

These submissions were made before the Hon’ble High Court by the State Counsel during hearing on the CWP filed by the Fair Price Shop owner Associations and  assured that the legitimate interests of the Ration Depot Holders as per the National Food security Act shall be taken into consideration while giving Home Delivery Service of Ration. Based upon the assertions made by the state counsel,  Hon’ble High Court has disposed off the litigation on the matter.

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NINE PGIMER celebrates World Food Day 15th October 2022

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IEP Chandigarh

World Food Day was celebrated at the National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, and Chandigarh on 15th October. The theme of the year 2022 is “Leaving No One Behind”. Dr. Nancy Sahni, Head, the Department of Dietetics was the chief guest of the occasion. Dr. Sukhpal Kaur principal NINE introduced the chief guest to the audience.  The Chief Guest unfolded the theme and emphasized the importance of consuming a healthy diet to the students.

She further encouraged the students to involve the underprivileged in their celebrations. Around 150 nursing students participated in poster-making, slogan-writing, and a salad-making competition. A show-and-tell activity was also performed by the volunteers to emphasize the importance of eating home-cooked food.

 The nursing students also performed various cultural activities i.e. Natti, Bhangra, and Poem recitation.  The chief guest appreciated the participants for participating in various competitions. Prizes were given to the winners of various competitions. The event was carried out under the guidance of Principal NINE, Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, and faculty Mrs. Shabana Parveen, Dr. Ruchi Saini, and Mrs. Amandeep Saini.

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PGI Professor elected as Vice Chairman of Indian College of Radiology (ICRI)

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Dr. Mahesh Prakash working as a Professor in the Department of Radiodiagnosis, PGIMER, Chandigarh has been unanimously elected as Vice Chairman of the Indian College of Radiology& Imaging (ICRI). He was Joint secretary of ICRI and President of the Chandigarh chapter of IRIA in the past.

Prof M.S. Sandhu, Head of the department told that Dr. Mahesh Prakash has been the founder and has served the Indian MSK society as Honorary Secretary and  President in the past and has also been the recipients of honors in various other countries in previous years. He is the current Chairman of Education committee of the Asian Musculoskeletal society and holding various posts in other international scientific societies.