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AMAN ARORA JOINS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM TO MARK I-DAY EVE

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 14, 2022

Punjab Information and Public Relations, New & Renewable Energy Sources and Housing & Urban Development Minister Mr. Aman Arora along with hundreds of people carrying the Tricolour paid tributes to legendary martyr Shaheed Udham Singh and other freedom fighters, who played a pivotal role in the freedom struggle, at Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial, Sunam today. He also joined the people to sing the National Anthem to mark the eve of 75th anniversary of India’s Independence.

Notably, Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Mr. Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann had given a call to sing the National Anthem while holding National Flag.

Meanwhile, extending warm greetings to the people of the state and media fraternity, Mr. Aman Arora called upon the people to take a pledge on this solemn day to rededicate themselves to make “Rangla Punjab”. He stressed on the need to eradicate  corruption and to create an atmosphere of harmony and brotherhood.

Paying tributes to the martyrs, he said all of us should realise the dreams of our freedom fighters, who sacrificed their lives to achieve country’s freedom.

”Independence Day is an occasion for setting new goals for all-round development of the state and we all should work in consonance to accomplish the goal.” he emphasized.

Chandigarh, Punjab

51 lakh electricity consumers will get zero  bills from September 1: CM

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 12, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said that  51 lakh households of Punjab can look forward to getting zero electricity bills from September 1st.

After dedicating 66KV Butaari-Beas line to the people, the Chief minister said that in a path breaking initiative the Aam Aadmi government in the state has provided 600 units of free power per billing cycle to every section of society. He said that due to this unprecedented pro-people initiative 51 lakh households out of total 74 lakh will get zero electricity bill in the coming month of September. Likewise, Bhagwant Mann said that 68 lakh household will get zero power bill in January, which will be roughly 90% of the total households of the state.     

The Chief Minister said that for the first time in history of state farmers have got regular, uninterrupted and surplus power. Bhagwant Mann said that neither there was any power cut for farmers nor for others

The Chief Minister said that the state government is taking path breaking initiatives for the progress of state and welfare of people. He said that this important line that will regularly illuminate 70 villages of the border districts have been hanging in fire since last one decade. However, Bhagwant Mann said that after assuming the charge of office he had asked the officers to ensure that all such projects are completed at the earliest.

The Chief Minister said that the total expenditure incurred on the project has been Rs 4.40 crore. He said that the project will benefit more than 2 lakh consumers who will no longer have to unscheduled face power cuts or overloading. Bhagwant Mann said that four power stations viz. 66KV Lidhar, 66 KV Beas, 66 KV Butaala and 66 KV Sathiala are connected with it.

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Haryana to organize a state-level programme to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Kurukshetra

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 12, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal said that in view of the announcement made by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to observe August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’), the State Government has decided to organize a state-level programme to observe the same at Kurukshetra.

In the state-level programme which would be attended by the Sh. Manohar Lal himself, the people coming from every corner of the state would be made aware of the supreme sacrifices of all those who lost their lives due to partition. The day is being observed to give a fitting tribute to all those who lost their lives and had left their homes during Partition.

“Though every year August 15, is celebrated as a joyous and proud occasion but with the sweetness of freedom, the country had to also bear the trauma of partition.  Because of the hatred and violence, lakhs of our sisters and brothers lost their lives and many were displaced from their roots. The pain of partition can never be forgotten. No partition is devoid of tribulations but the story of India has been more painful and traumatic,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that through Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the present generation and the coming generations will always be inspired to remember those who suffered great pain and sacrificed their lives during the partition, before celebrating the country’s independence.

To observe this memory, Partition Memorials (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smarak) are being built at different places in the state. The country’s world-class ‘Shaheedi Smarak’ is being built in the Masana village of Kurukshetra at a cost of Rs. 200 crores. For this humanitarian work, Panchnad Smarak Trust has announced to donate 25 acres of land to the government. One such ‘Samarak’ has been built at Badkhal in Faridabad, informed the Chief Minister.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that Partition Horrors Remembrance Day will remind us that peace, unity and communal harmony are the pillars of a nation. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi had announced to observe this day with the aim that every Indian should be inspired and dedicated to safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation by remembering this day.

This day will inspire us to remove the poison of social divisions and disharmony and to strengthen the spirit of unity, social harmony, and human empowerment. If the spirit of oneness increases, then the disharmony will automatically be removed from society. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is the core value of Indian culture. Each one of us has to rise above caste, creed and religion, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Central Industrial Security Force unit conducts ‘Tiranga Yatra’

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 12, 2022

The officers and jawans of the Industrial Security Forces working in the Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat conducted the Tiranga Yatra under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra’ campaign. Chief Commandant of Central Industrial Security Force Unit, Sh. Yogesh Prakash Singh inaugurated the Tiranga Yatra.

During the ‘Tiranga Yatra’, people were inspired and made aware to hoist the tricolor at every home. The youth was filled with enthusiasm and spirit of patriotism. The Tiranga Yatra was carried out from Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat to Khuda Alisher village, Chandigarh. The tricolor is a symbol of pride and honor of our country. People will actively participate in the government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra’ campaign from 13 to 15 August.

Chandigarh, Haryana

MHA awards 4 Haryana cops with ‘Union Home Minister’s Medal for excellence in investigation

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 12, 2022

Four police officers and personnel of Haryana Police have been chosen for the ‘Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation’ for the year 2022.

Sharing the information here today, the Haryana Police spokesperson informed that Sh Basant Kumar Inspector, Smt Suman Devi Sub Inspector, Sh Yogesh Kumar Sub Inspector and Gopal Chand Head Constable are among the 151 awardees selected from across the country this year.

While congratulating all the police officers and personnel, the Director General of Police (DGP), Haryana, Sh. P.K. Agrawal said that it is a matter of great pride for the entire Haryana Police that four of its officials had been selected for this prestigious honour. He also wished them more success and recognition in the future.

The Police officers/officials decorated with prestigious awards will receive the honour in recognition of their outstanding contribution in the field of investigation through scientific probes that led to the cracking of cases, he added.

Established in 2018, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has instituted this award with the objective to promote high professional standards of investigation of crime and to recognize such excellence in investigation by investigating officers.

Chandigarh, Punjab

GoM DIRECTS TO PROCURE 3.33 LAKH MORE DOSES OF GOAT POX VACCINE TO PREVENT LUMPY SKIN DISEASE

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 12, 2022

The Group of Ministers (GoM) formed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for effective monitoring for the prevention of lumpy skin disease in the state, has directed to procure 3.33 lakh more doses of Goat Pox vaccine for the prevention of lumpy skin.

During a meeting here at Punjab Bhawan today, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and Animal Husbandry Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar directed that 3.33 lakh more doses should immediately be ordered from approved veterinary research institutes and distributed to all the districts so as to ensure no hindrance in vaccination drive.

“The Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is personally monitoring the situation and daily taking report of the ongoing relief operations in the state” they apprised.

While reviewing the vaccination drive, the Ministers directed that vaccination should be intensified and the target should be doubled to 50,000 per day besides ensuring that vaccination is being done free of cost. They said that so far more than 1.30 lakh cattle have been vaccinated in the state.

GoM Committee Members Principal Secretary Animal Husbandry Vikas Pratap, Finance Commissioner Rural Development K. Siva Prasad and Director Animal Husbandry Dr.  Sanjeev Goel was present in the meeting, while Dr. SPS Ghuman, Dean of Veterinary Science College and Dr. SS  Randhawa, Director Clinics, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana attended meeting through video conferencing.

The Cabinet Ministers directed the senior officials of the concerned departments to issue instructions to the district officials for providing calcium, vitamins and other necessary medicines for the animals of the state.  And, ensure that the guidelines regarding prohibition of entry of livestock from other states into Punjab and holding of animal fair should be followed in letter and spirit, till the disease is contained. The Ministers also reviewed the activities related to spraying of mosquito repellent in the state.

The Cabinet Ministers said that to shun the practice of throwing carcasses of dead animals in the open, the government has issued funds to the BDPOs besides directing them to arrange JCB to ensure burial of dead cattle and remain in touch with sarpanchs of villages. The ministers also urged farmers not to throw the dead animals in the open.

Rejecting the rumors about not consuming the milk of the affected animals, the Animal Husbandry Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar said that this disease does not affect the human body if the milk is well boiled.

He said that the Punjab government stands shoulder to shoulder with farmers in this crisis and committed to provide all possible help to prevent this disease.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Water Resources Minister urges people not to dispose of carcasses in any waterbody

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 12, 2022

Punjab Water Resources Minister  Harjot Singh Bains today urged livestock farmers and general public of the state not to dispose of carcasses of dead animals in any waterbody.

In a statement issued here today, Mr Bains said that it has come to his notice that some people are disposing of carcasses of cattles killed by lumpy skin disease in Waterbodies and 5 dead cattles has been found floating in Kotbhai tributary near Mahima Bhagwana village in Bathinda.

 Urging the people to bury the animals killed by Lumpy Skin Disease by digging a deep pit, the minister said that carcasses should be disposed of as per the instructions issued by the Animal Husbandry Department. 

This trend should be stopped immediately as it can aggravate the situation further, said Mr Bains .

On the instructions of the Minister of Water Resources, the Principal Secretary of the Department has issued a letter to the Deputy Commissioner, Bathinda, asking that necessary steps should be taken to prevent animals killed by Lumpy Skin Disease from being disposing of into the waterbodies if found anyone doing so a necessary action should be taken.

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Sustainable Solutions for Future Generations

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 12, 2022

Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University & Caroline Rowett,  British deputy high commissioner in Chandigarh, release ‘Cloth Bags’  prepared by a social start up – an initiative by alumna of Centre for Social Work, Panjab University 

12.08.2022 :  Centre for Social Work and Department of Public Relations, Panjab University today organised an event on the occasion of International Youth Day. The Day is commemorated every year on 12 August, bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community. Panjab University today celebrated the event by giving a message of sustainable development to youth  through sustainable solutions.  The chief guest for the event was Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University and Caroline Rowett, British deputy high commissioner in Chandigarh was the guest of honour. 

The event began with Dr. Gaurav Gaur, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work formally welcoming the guests and introducing them to the social start up initiated by Ms. Seema an alumna of Panjab University. Dr. Gaur shared that the start-up aimed at providing sustainable solutions and prepared cloth bags. The start-up involves women from less privileged sections of society. Prof. Sudhir Kumar, Dean Research and Development Cell to introduced the theme of the event and spoke about role of youth in building of a sustainable world. 

Prof. Raj Kumar appreciated the efforts of the team and said that social start ups are the need of the hour and it is these start ups that can lead to transformation of the society and help bridge the gap between several sections of society. Caroline Rowett, British deputy high commissioner in Chandigarh and the guest of honour for the day said that it was heart warming to see such initiatives being undertaken by the Panjab University and the young alumni of the institution. She also said that she looked forward to be a part of such ventures and collaborations with the University.

Ms. Seema shared her experience of bringing the women together for her initiative, Prof. Supreet Kaur, USOL, Panjab University donated for the noble cause of taking this project forth by providing monetary help to buy two new sewing machines.

The event was also graced with the presence of Prof. Renu Vig, DUI, Panjab University and Prof. Jagtar Singh, DSW (Men), senior faculty members and students. Prof. Monica Munjial (Centre for Social Work) proposed a vote of thanks. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab CM orders stern action against educational institutes withholding degree of SC students

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 11, 2022

Underlining that the funds under Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme is an issue between the Government and the institutes but not the students, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday directed that severest of severe action must be taken against educational institutes withholding the degree of Scheduled Caste (SC) students on the pretext of the scholarship scheme.

Mann, in a major relief to the students belonging to the Schedule Caste (SC) category, directed, “Take severest of severe action against educational institutions indulging in such tantrums to ruin the future of SC students and ensure that degree of not even a single student is withheld by any educational institute.”

The Chief Minister, chairing a meeting of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, unequivocally said that the payment of funds under the scheme is a matter between the State Government and the educational institutions. “The students from the underprivileged and weaker sections of society have nothing to do with this and they should not suffer at any cost…The educational institutes have no right to withhold the degrees of the students and ruin their career,” he said.

Mann categorically said that it is a cynical move on the part of educational institutions to act in such a shameful manner. “It also reflects the myopic mindset of some educational institutions which are trying to create barriers in the way of SC students,” he said, adding that stern action should be taken against erring educational institutes resorting to such tactics.

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Three days special Swasthya Raksha program based on YOG & AYURVED wellness scriptures held

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 11, 2022

On the Auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan, three days special Swasthya Raksha (Protective and Promotive Health awareness) program based on YOG & AYURVED wellness scriptures has been organized by Model Jail, Prison Department especially for its female Jail Inmates . 

​​This program starting today will be carried out till 13th August. Yog Knowledge Sessions will be taken by various female Yog faculties of Government College of Yoga Education & Health, Chandigarh and all Ayurved Sessions will be taken by renowned speakers of Lokayurved Wellness Concept. 

​​The program was inaugurated in the esteemed presence of Chief Guest Ms. Anita Pal, Educationist and Mr. Deepak Purohit, IG-prisons, Dr. Palika Arora, JIG– Prisons and Dr. Sapna Nanda, Principal, GCYEH.  

​​Yog College faculty Ms. Kiran Sharma took session on Aasana whereas Ms. Sarghi Kohli will take session tomorrow on Prayanam and Dhyaan will taken by Ms. Nitika on the last day.  

​​Ayurveda Sessions namely “Swasthya Vivek” means Health Wisdom Introduction was taken by Ms. Shyampriyaa, Lokayurved Key Catalyst and “Kali se Kusum Tak” – special session on women health in various stages of Life will be taken  tomorrow and “Manojaya” – Ways to achieve Mental Health and stability will be on the last of program . 

​​This Indian Knowledge System (IKS) based Yog and Ayurved – Combo Wellness Awareness Initiative is one of its kinds and is taken first time by any Prison Department which will enhance Physical, Mental & Spiritual Health of Women Jail Inmates. 

​​Special permission was granted by the Inspector General of Prisons, UT Chandigarh to tie Rakhi to all the inmates whose sisters came to tie Rakhi. The Prajapati Bharam Kumaris also tie Rakhi to the inmates and they also gave a message to them to leave the path of crime. The female inmates were also allowed to make Video Call with their family members by the Inspector General of Prisons, UT Chandigarh.