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Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Health Minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra honors Unsung Heroes of Covid

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Punjab Express Bureau

Chandigarh, September 18

Pioneer of Medical Sciences, a major project of SRSF associated with Govt. of Punjab and India  conducted a Medical Conference, Health and wellness Program in Chandigarh.The program was chaired by Health and family welfare minister Punjab Chetan Singh Jauramajra.The program aimed to provide a platform to recognize and appreciate the contribution of the unsung medical heroes for their excellence and exemplary contribution to the society especially during the pandemic times.

Calling the medical and paramedical professionals  as image of God on earth , Mr. Jauramajra conferred awards upon doctors and paramedical staff such as nurses,ward boys and security guards .

Addressing the gathering. Mr. Jauramajra said that medical professionals played a significant role in combating Covid, those were the times when even family members did not dare to come near their dying relatives but these professionals did their duty without any fear and saved lives with their efforts.

He added that reformation of health sector in Punjab is the top most priority of CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and his government will leave no stone unturned to make quality health services available in government hospitals.

He also laid emphasis on providing affordable medical education in the state so that youth of Punjab will not have to go to foreign countries for medical education by paying exorbitant fees.

Specially attended the function, Aam Aadmi party’s Rajya Sabha member Padam Shree Balbir Singh Seechewal a renowned environmetalist, stressed on protection of environment by invoking the Gurbani’s hymns stating ‘Pawan guru, Paani pita mata dhart mahatu ‘ which emphasises the importance of three pillars essential to life on earth. 

On this occasion, a panel discussion regarding the life in the Covid times was also organised in which subject experts from medical, spiritual and psychology took part.Dr. Gurbir Singh, Dr. Digambar, Yogi Amandeep Singh and Reena Gupta underlined the importance of good mental health in today’s scenario as everyone of us is under some kind of stress which often leads to poor physical health.

          Director SRS Foundation, Dr. Sajan Sharma said that with the help of Bhagwant Mann led Punjab government and under the able leadership of Health Minister Punjab Mr. Jauramajra,our organization is striving hard to make the health sector of the state of Punjab, as number one in the country.

          Among others present on the occasion included MLA Dr. Charanjit Singh from Chamkaur Sahib and MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora from Moga, MLA Neena Mittal from Rajpura and Dr. Prabhjot Kaur District President AAP Mohali.

Chandigarh

CM ORDERS HIGH LEVEL PROBE INTO UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT AT CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY

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Chandigarh, September 18       

   Describing the incident at Chandigarh University as unfortunate, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered high level probe into the matter.The Chief Minister said that daughters are our dignity and pride adding that any such incident is highly condemnable. Bhagwant Mann said that he is peeved to learn about the entire matter and has asked the district administration to undertake in-depth enquiry about the incident. He categorically said that anyone found guilty will not be spared and severest of severe action will be taken against the perpetrators of this heinous crime.The Chief Minister said that he is in constant touch with the district administration and is keeping a tab on the entire situation. Bhagwant Mann urged the people to not get swayed away with the rumours being spread by some anti-social elements. He also warned that strict action will also be taken against those who are spreading canards regarding this sensitive issue.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister turns down the pension request of financially affluent women

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IEP Chandigarh, September 18

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing a Jan Samvad Programme in Sirsa today firmly turned down the pension request raised by a woman, who is said to be the owner of nine ‘kila’ land. 

        The Chief Minister clarified that only eligible persons would get the benefit of a pension. This benefit will not be given to the person who is not eligible, he said.

        “You already own 9 Kila of land and your annual income is Rs. 2.5 lakh,  therefore you are not eligible for the pension  benefits, Sh. Manohar Lal told the woman.

        Later the woman informed the Chief Minister about her three daughters and sought financial help from him. Sh. Manohar Lal while again showing a big heart announced to give  Rs 1 lakh to the woman from his voluntary quota.  

        He shares that to avail the pension benefits, a beneficiaries should not have land more than 5 Kilas. But in this case, as the women own 9 kila, hence she is not eligible for said benefits. 

        Meanwhile, during the Jan Samvad Programme, the Chief Minister heard the problems of the people of Sirsa district held at Chaudhary Devi Lal University Auditorium. 

        A total of 227 complaints were heard and redressed.  Redressing a problem, Sh. Manohar Lal said that ensuring a roof over every head is the utmost priority of the State Government. 

        The Housing for All Department is surveying this and once it is completed, houses will be given to those who are not having houses. The government is working on a plan to provide 1 lakh houses.

CM directs to suspend Patwari immediately

        While, hearing a complaint regarding Mahender, Patwari of Rania refusing to register Girdawari of the complainant, the Chief Minister directed the officers concerned to immediately suspend the Patwari. 

        As per the complainant 10 months ago,  his father had transferred the land in his name. But when he visited the Patwari’s office for the registration of the  Girdawari, the Patwari denied doing the same.

        The complainant had also registered his complaint on  CM Window.  

Raise your area development demand on the Gram Darshan Portal, Manohar Lal

        The Chief Minister said that the Government has developed Gram Darshan Portal for villages and Nagar Darshan Portal for cities. The people of the village and the city can put forward the problems related to their area on these portals.  

        With this, the demand for road, drains, ponds, water etc. can also be raised on these portals. The demand put by the villagers reaches the concerned department and the department is ensuring fulfilment of these demands on a priority basis.

Take strict action against water thieves

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that the government is working continuously to ensure that water reaches the tail-end of every field. There are complaints of water theft at some places. Strict action should be taken by the department against such people. 

        The department should immediately register an FIR against such water thieves, said the Chief Minister. 

        Because of these water thieves, the water does not reach to the tail-end,  he added. 

        Sh. Manohar Lal also called upon the farmers to adopt the sprinkler irrigation technique.  

        “Today the water resources are limited. We should use it properly, in those areas where there is a shortage of water, farmers should irrigate their fields by adopting the sprinkler method. For this, 85 percent subsidy is given by the State Government, said Sh. Manohar Lal. 

Work should be done on overflowing ponds

The Chief Minister said that the Pond Authority should work on a mission mode to renovate the overflowing ponds.  

        He said that the water from the overflowing ponds should be channelized into the nearby rivers and streams.  Also,  the water should be drained from the pump.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana DGP reviews crime, law and order situation

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IEP Chandigarh, September 18

The Director General of Police (DGP), Haryana Sh. P.K. Agrawal today directed the police officers to monitor all serious and identified crimes at their own level and keep a watch and make efforts in the cases pending in courts so that the accused get punished. Also, tightens the noose on proclaimed offenders and bail jumpers.

DGP was reviewing the crime and law and order situation with Rohtak Range police officers in a meeting held at Dadri today. He also directed them to improve policing in their areas concerned.

Rohtak Range ADGP Mamta Singh, Superintendent of Police Charkhi Dadri Deepak Gehlawat, Superintendent of Police Sonipat Himanshu Garg, Superintendent of Police Bhiwani Ajit Shekhawat, Superintendent of Police Rohtak Uday Singh Meena, Superintendent of Police Jhajjar Wasim Akram attended the meeting.

Sh. Agrawal also held detailed discussions with the police officers and reviewed the crime statistics and other subjects. The officers were also told to keep vigil at public places to avert crime against women. Besides, the beat system should be strengthened.

While reviewing the crime scenario, he said that all the officers should listen to the common people’s grievances. As soon as the information about the criminal incident was received, police immediately reached the spot and took stern action to arrest the culprit. Every person coming to the police station should be heard and immediate action should be taken on his complaint.

He said that police officers should work on a zero tolerance policy against crime.  He also reviewed the welfare schemes of police personnel and asked the officers to also pay attention to medical, health and educational facilities in this direction.

Chandigarh

Seminars and cultural programmes organized in Mississauga, Canada as part of International Gita Mahotsav

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IEP Chandigarh, September 18

As part of the three-day International Gita Mahotsav, a seminar and cultural programme on Gita was organized at the Living Art Centre, Mississauga, Canada. The Living Arts Centre- Hammerson Hall is a prestigious auditorium dedicated to the activities of arts and culture. On this occasion, the Brampton Mayor, Mr. Patrick Brown, along with Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, announced the installation of a replica of Krishna-Arjuna’s chariot at the newly approved Gita Park in Brampton.

        A video message of Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal along with Yog Guru Baba Ramdev and Shri Guru Sharanand ji was played during the programme. In the message, the Chief Minister said that with the inspiration of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, since 2016, we are celebrating Gita Mahotsav at the International level. He said that organizing International Gita Mahotsav in Canada is a matter of pride for the people of Haryana. The Canadian people’s enthusiasm and faith in the Gita are beyond words. Sh. Manohar Lal said that 5,159 years ago, Lord Krishna gave the message of ‘Karmayoga’ through Gita on the soil of Haryana. This message of wisdom was meant for the whole world although it was given from the land of Bharat.

On this occasion, Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj said that the significance of Bhagavad Gita has manifold in the present times. Every person should imbibe Gita in his life. He said that the message of Gita is relevant for all times and it has been inspiring human beings for thousands of years. He said that we have to take the message of Gita to every corner of the world. For this purpose these series of programmes are being organized. 

Haryana Cabinet Minister, Sh. Kamal Gupta said that through this event, efforts are being made to spread the essence of Gita across the world. He said that every person should have an attitude of service in his respective professional sector. He said that Bhagavad Gita is a holy book that transform all negative thoughts towards postive thoughts. After adopting the teachings of Gita, a person moves towards self-confidence, reverence and brotherhood.

        While addressing, Jagadguru Ramanujacharya ji, Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand ji, Ramdhari Singh Guru ji, Arya Samaj Guru Sampurnanand ji, Canadian Ministers and MPs put forward their views on the role of Gita. Everyone stressed on promoting global peace, harmony, brotherhood and unity. Organizers of International Gita Mahotsav in London also shared their experience at the event. In the evening all delegates went to Troyers Park, which has recently been renamed as Gita Park by the City Council of Brampton.

        In the programme, an exhibition on Gita was organized by Kurukshetra Development Board. It showcased the 48 Kos Kurukshetra, the identity of Kurukshetra and the views held on the Gita by scholars from all over the world. Book and souvenir stalls was organised by G.I.E.O. Gita and ISKCON Society.

        Brampton Mayor, Mr. Patrick Brown, Mississauga Mayor, Ms. Bonnie Crombie, MPP Mississauga, Mr. Deepak Anand, MPP Brampton, Mr. Graham McGregor, MPP, Ms. Nina Tangri, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, Ms. Charmaine A. Williams, MP, Scarborough, Mr. Shaun Chen, Chairman, Haryana Bureau of Public Enterprises, Mr. Subhash Barala and Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Consul General of India in Toronto, Ms. Apoorva Srivastava, KDB Secretary, Mr. Madan Mohan Chhabra, KBD CEO, Mr. Chandrakant Kataria, KDB Member, Mr. Upendra Singhal and many other dignitaries also attended the programme.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Common Eligibility Test for Group-C will be held in November: Manohar Lal

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IEP Chandigarh, September 18

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the Common Eligibility Test (CET) for Group-C will be conducted in November. The second level of this test will be conducted after the CET.  The Chief Minister made this announcement while interacting with the media persons after a Jan-Samvad programme organized in the auditorium of Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa on Sunday.

        Responding to a question related to the elections of Panchayati Raj Institutions, the Chief Minister said that a proposal has been sent to State Election Commission to conduct elections of Panchayati Raj Institutions by November 30. He further said that some people had gone to court regarding the reservation of Backward Class-A and 50 percent reservation of women in the elections. Following the orders of the Supreme Court, the state government had set up a Commission to determine reservation in Panchayati Raj elections for Backward Class-A. After the report of the Commission, the state government has issued an ordinance, which has been approved by the governor.  Reservation work regarding delimitation of wards (wardbandi) is under process. In the coming days, orders will be issued to the Deputy Commissioners to give ward wise reservations.  The Deputy Commissioners have to complete this task in a week. Elections will be held after the completion of aforesaid works, he added.

Less VAT on petrol/diesel in Haryana as compared to neighboring states

Responding to another question, the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that after the directions of Central Government to reduce VAT on petroleum products to reduce inflation, the Haryana Government has reduced the rates of VAT on petrol and diesel twice. He said that Haryana has been imposing less VAT as compared to neighboring states.

Woman will get the income received from her share of land

        A case of woman also came to the notice of the Chief Minister during the Jan Samvad programme, in which the woman Surjit Kaur told that before the death her husband. They had given 27 acres of land ownership in the name of three sons.  Now her sons are not even giving her money to survive.  In such a situation, the Chief Minister directed that the ownership cannot be changed, but the woman will be given the income of one-fourth of the 27 acres of land.

Continuation of  Jan-Samwad programmes in the state

The Chief Minister said that the process of organising Jan-Samvad programmes will remain continued.  Earlier, Jan-Samvad programmes have been organized in Rohtak and Karnal.  This was the third programme in Sirsa.  To hear the grievances of the public, the Deputy Commissioners have also been directed to adress the public grievances from 11 am to 1 pm every day in the respective districts.

After monsoon, 6 Departments are doing repair work of roads

Responding to a question, the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that after the monsoon season, 6 departments have been engaged in the work of repairing the roads. Public Works Department, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board, Urban Local Bodies, Haryana Urban Development Authority and Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructural Development Corporation are involved in repairing worl of roads. The Chief Minister said that 650 km of roads are being repaired by the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board.  In each assembly constituency, Rs 25 crore is being given by the government for the repair of roads.

Crops can be sold anywhere in the e-National Agriculture Market

        Responding to a question, the Chief Minister said that in this era of technology, many services are being provided online to the people of the state. The e-National Agriculture Market is also a part of the online platform where the farmers can sell their crops to the trader from Kerala to Assam and they will get good prices for the crop

50 bedded de-addiction and rehabilitation centre will be opened in Sirsa

On the question on drug addiction, the Chief Minister said that a 50-bedded drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centre would be set up in the civil hospital of Sirsa.  State government has set up many gymnasiums in Sirsa than other districts. Their number has been increased to 81 here.  We are looking to increase to set up more gymnasiums in Sirsa district.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister expresses gratitude to the ancestors of Arorvansh community, for choosing self-respect over the reservation, Manohar Lal

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IEP Chandigarh, September 18 “

I am grateful to the ancestors of the Arorvansh community for adopting the path of hard work and self-respect over the reservation,” stated  Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while laying the foundation stone of Shri Arorvansh Seva Sadan in Sirsa on Sunday.        Following this path, the people of this community had worked hard and played an important role in the progress of the country, added Sh. Manohar Lal.         The Chief Minister said that today’s occasion is a day to remember that section of the society, who had always worked with self-respect and effort. This community had lost everything at the time of the partition and despite this, after coming to India, it made its mark by working hard in various fields including agriculture, business, and job.         Sh. Manohar Lal said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi also understood the pain of Partition and announced to observe August 14  every year as Vibhajan Vibhishika Divas (Partition Horrors Remembrance Day). This will allow the younger generation to understand the pain of Partition, he added.         The Chief Minister said that we had taken the goal of liberating ‘Akhand Bharat’, but on August 14, we had to face the pain of partition, while on August 15 we also felt the happiness of the country’s independence.          The Arorvansh community has been an eyewitness to both these events in our country. We get to hear this pain of partition from our elders. This Community became self-reliant even after losing everything and has today reached good places in their lives, added Sh. Manohar Lal. The Chief Minister said that after independence, a discussion was held with the framers of the Constitution to bring the people of such community into the mainstream by making provisions of reservations for the deprived community. Also, a discussion was held on whether to give reservation to the people who suffered the tragedy of Partition or not.  The brotherhood and love between Agravansh and Arorvansh society should remain like thisSh. Manohar Lal said that the brotherhood and love between Agravansh and Arorvansh communities should always remain like this. Because this building of Arorvansh Seva Sadan is being built along with Agarwal Seva Sadan. The coming generations must uphold the spirit of this brotherhood.        He said that there were several obstacles in the land allotment where the building of Arorvansh society is being built. But now all such obstacles have been removed. He also congratulated the people of Sirsa.Chief Minister gives Rs 21 lakh each for both the buildings from the voluntary fund        Sh.  Manohar Lal has announced a grant of Rs. 21 lakh each for both Arorvansh Seva Sadan and Agarwal Seva Sadan buildings. Along with this, MP Smt. Sunita Duggal also announced Rs. 5 lakh each and MLA, Sh. Gopal Kanda announced  Rs. 11 lakh each for both the buildings.Chief Minister has given special gifts to Sirsa, Sunita Duggal         MP Smt. Sunita Duggal said that on the occasion of Martyr Madan Lal Dhingra Jayanti, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of Arorvansh Seva Sadan.  This building will set an example of communal harmony and brotherhood not only in Haryana but in the entire country. Both the buildings of Agarwal Seva Sadan and Arorvansh Seva Sadan will be given a similar look, she added.Agarwal Seva Sadan and Arorvansh Seva Sadan will become an example in India, Gopal Kanda        MLA, Sh. Gopal Kanda said that today the foundation stone of Arorvansh Seva Sadan has been laid on the land of the historic city of Sirsa. There are already Bishnoi temples, Arya Samaj temples, and  Shiva temples here. After the construction of Agarwal Seva Sadan and Arorvansh Seva Sadan, this place will have religious significance and will become an example in India.  He also thanked the Chief Minister, for gracing the occasion.

Dehradun

Polio drops to be administered to 62K children in Pauri

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IEP DEHRADUN SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The State’s Health minister Dhan Singh Rawat virtually inaugurated the pulse polio campaign in Pauri district during the national pulse polio training programme on Sunday. As part of the campaign, 62,506 children in the 0-5 years age group will be administered polio drops in the district.

 The authorities have set up a total of 800 polio booths across the district so as to ensure that no child in the target age group is left without being administered the polio drops. The Health minister has appealed to all people in the district to come forward and cooperate to ensure the success of this special campaign in Pauri. At his official residence, the Health minister virtually inaugurated the pulse polio campaign in the sub district hospital at Shrinagar in the Pauri district.

He said that the Pauri district had been selected as part of the national pulse polio training programme. He said that Health department medical teams and Asha workers will administer polio drops to children in the 800 polio booths set up across the district. Rawat said that this special pulse polio campaign will be undertaken for three days in the mountainous regions of Pauri district while in Dugadda and Kotdwar it will be undertaken for a week.

 The children who are left without the dose will be administered polio drops by Asha workers who will make home visits. He further said that earlier, as part of NID on February 27, a total of 13.48,250 children had been administered polio drops while under SNID on June 19 a total of 10,00,074 children were administered polio drops across the State.

The minister pointed out that at present there is not a single case of polio in Uttarakhand where the last case was recorded during 2009 in the Udham Singh Nagar district. With the joint efforts of UNICEF, World Health Organisation, the Government of India and State governments the nation has become polio-free. However, the polio virus is still present in neighbouring Pakistan and Afghanistan which presents the risk of this virus spreading in India. This is why the Government of India has been conducting polio campaigns in the State, he said. The minister also issued necessary instructions to the departmental officials for ensuring the success of the special pulse polio campaign launched in Pauri district.

Dehradun

Uttarakhand CM picks up broom, sweeps roadside to mark Sewa Pakhwada

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IEP DEHRADUN SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As part of the Sewa Pakhwada to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a cleanliness programme at the GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar district.

 The chief minister swept the roadside and picked up litter to send the message of sanitation. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that the nation is moving forward as a strong and prosperous nation under the leadership of PM Modi. The prestige and respect of the nation has grown in the international arena, he said. The PM’s birthday is being celebrated as Sewa Pakhwada.

As part of this fortnight, various activities including those related to sanitation, blood donation, seminars and other works are being undertaken across the State. MLA Shiv Arora, former MLA Rajesh Shukla, mayor Rampal Singh, deputy inspector general Nilesh Anand Bharne, district magistrate Yugal Kishore Pant and GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology director Ashish Bhatgain were also among those present on the occasion.

Chandigarh

Pursue goals with mantra of resolve sans alternative: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

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IEP DEHRADUN SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

One should pursue goals in life with the mantra of resolve without alternative (Vikalp Rahit Sankalp) and make the best use of valuable time. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said this while speaking at an event held in Rudrapur in Udham Singh Nagar district to felicitate meritorious students of class X and XII. He also felicitated persons who had contributed in the social sector during the Covid19 pandemic. Addressing the students, the CM said that people have expectations from the youth of the nation.

He exhorted them to achieve excellence in work in all spheres and focus all their time on their target. Dhami said that in the eight years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation has emerged as a prosperous and strong nation capable of leading the global community. “Today’s India is one which leads the world. It is the effect of PM Modi’s leadership capability that talented persons from India are doing commendable work across the nation and abroad. The PM story of his journey from zero to the peak is an inspirational story,” he said.

Dhami further said that established of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) branch in Kichha will considerably benefit people in the nearby regions too. He said that the State government is doing unprecedented work in building the road network. The bypass in Rudrapur area will be constructed soon while the bypass in Gadarpur will also be ready soon. The State government is also working on developing the Pantnagar airport to international standards. The road from Rudrapur to Kailash Mansarovar will also be ready in the near future, he added. The CM pointed out that PM Modi’s birthday is being commemorated as Sewa Pakhwada.

Various events related to aspects like sanitation, blood donation, seminars and other service activities are being held across the State as part of this fortnight. Referring to the case of Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission examination paper leak, the CM said that the Special Task Force of the State investigating the case is also arresting accused persons from other States.

According top priority to the interests of the youth, this drive against crime and corruption will continue. Any person guilty of playing with the future of the youth will not be spared, he said while adding that the cabinet had decided to transfer recruitment exams for class C and other posts to the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission in order to ensure transparent process and clean examinations, the CM said.