Category Archives: Chandigarh

Modern PWD rest house to be built in Uklana at a cost of Rs 11 crore 63 lakh: Labour Minister Anoop Dhanak

IEP Chandigarh, August 26

Haryana, Labour Minister, Sh. Anoop Dhanak has announced the construction of a modern Public Works Department (PWD) rest house in Uklana, spanning about 1.5 acres of land adjacent to the sub-tehsil in Uklana on the Sirsa-Chandigarh main road, at an estimated cost of Rs.11crore 63 lakh. This rest house will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and has also received approval from the government. 

Sh. Dhanak shared that the rest house, with an estimated cost of Rs. 11 crore 63 lakh, will include a Chief Minister’s suite, two VIP suites, five office rooms, a conference hall for 35 people, four shared rooms with twin beds each, a dormitory with six beds, a drawing room, a maintenance room, an electrical room, a dining room, a kitchen, a general restroom, and a specially-equipped restroom for differently-abled individuals.

Expressing gratitude for the approval, Sh. Dhanak thanked Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala. He assured that there would be no compromise in development projects in Uklana, including the upcoming construction of a railway overbridge on the Sirsa-Chandigarh main road.

District Magistrate Dhirendra Khadgata ordered to set up fine guard in district Nuh till August 28

IEP Chandigarh, August 26

Haryana, Nuh, District Magistrate, Sh. Dhirendra Khadgata has issued orders under Section 3(1) of the Punjab Village and Small Town Patrol Act, 1918, to set up Thikri Pehra in all the villages and towns of Nuh district from August 26 to August 28, 2023.  To enforce these orders, The Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad Nuh will be overall in charge of compliance with these orders and the District Development and Panchayat Officer, Tehsildar and Sub-Tehsildar of the concerned area, Block Development and Panchayat Officer, Gram Panchayat and local bodies will cooperate with him. Additionally, all station managers are directed to maintain contact with the relevant municipal corporations, municipalities, and village panchayats in this regard.

          The Deputy Commissioner has made it clear in the orders that, in light of the invitation by the Hindu Sarvajati Mahapanchayat for the Braj Mandal Shobha Yatra on August 28th, 2023, these curfew orders have been issued to maintain law and order in Nuh district until August 28th, 2023.

          He further added that a ban under Section 144 has been imposed around public places in Nuh district, gathering five or more individuals until the specified date. Violation of these orders will result in necessary legal action under Sections 9 and 11 of the Punjab Village and Small Town Patrol Act, 1918

Bulk SMS and mobile internet services suspended in district Nuh

IEP Chandigarh, August 26

Haryana Government has issued orders for temporary suspension of mobile internet services (2G/3G/4G/CDMA/GPRS), all SMS services (including bulk SMS and excluding banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services etc. provided on mobile networks except the voice calls in the territorial jurisdiction of District Nuh and will be in force with effect from August 26, 2023 (12:00 hrs) to August 28, 2023 (23:59 hrs). For appropriate action in this regard, all the telecom service providers of Haryana have been instructed to ensure compliance of these orders.

          Nuh Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Dhirendra Khadgata said that this order has been issued by the Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Haryana  to prevent any disturbances of peace and public order in Nuh district. Violation of these orders will lead to legal action under relevant provisions. He said that these orders have been passed for the security of public and private property and to maintain law and order in view of the tension, agitation, fear of damage in view of the Shobha Yatra scheduled by few organizations on August 28.

          He said that such action has been taken in order to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours through various social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook Twitter, etc. on mobile phones and SMS, for facilitation and mobilisation of mobs of agitators and demonstrators who can cause serious loss of life and damage to public and private properties by indulging in arson or vandalism and other types of violent activities in District Nuh.

Personal SMS, mobile recharge, banking SMS, voice calls, corporate and domestic broadband and Internet services provided by leased lines are exempted for public convenience and basic domestic needs of people.

No. IPRDH/2023

Olive Cafe & Bar, the white-walled wonderland, turns 1

Chandigarh, Aug 22, 2023

One year, much love and the Olive Café & Bar, Chandigarh is saying thank you with delightful lucky dip birthday treats, yes! you have a chance to win a meal for four and other surprises; live music; cake cutting; photo booth to make some memories with polaroid giveaways.  Dance with their staff flash mobs and pair all this with delicious food and cocktails. Follow @olivecafechandigarh for yummy updates

The Olive Café & Bar with a laid back, friendly vibe is a place where good food, laughter, culture and conversations come together in a delightful melting pot.

A gourmet café menu by chef Jyotika Malik & Anubhav Moza; hand-crafted cocktails and a robust wine list by lead mixologist Harish Chhimwal are some of its everyday elements. Come here for a leisurely lunch in the sun-dappled courtyard, a romantic dinner for two with live grills under the stars, or a raucous evening with friends at the bar.

Says AD Singh, Founder & MD of The Olive Group of restaurants, “Olive is a way of life and an experience where we bring together good food, delicious & fresh cocktails, warmth, fun and hospitality as it should be. We are absolutely delighted to partner with Vishal Anand and Sampat Singh and are looking forward to our anniversary celebrations.”

As Olive Bar & Café turns 1, here are a few reasons why it’s a must visit.

Food and drink are at the core with its delicious Med-meets-European-and-the-world menu. Must try innovative, signature cocktails like the Teq-tonics (move over G&Ts), Sorbet Gin-Tos and the Popcorn Party which is an ode to the beautiful city with corn and fat washed mustard! Their seasonal menus like Sunshine on a Plate, winter menu or the Colours of Summer, summer menu keeps it fresh.

Culinary and sensory experiences: Christmas where the restaurant transformed into a mesmerizing winter wonderland, captivating guests with a week-long celebration; Valentine’s Day in 2023, which featured an exclusive Valentine’s menu in a picturesque setting, with live music & festive cocktails.

The beverage programme at OCB is par excellence. They work with seasonal ingredients and superior bar practices, which include no use of synthetics and house made cordials and liqueurs. They plan to do an interesting beverage festival every quarter, as the first one, the chocolate cocktail festival was a hit.

Moonlit Magic on Mondays have been a big draw where for one night a week Olive goes dark and you can dine under the stars in candle light. All special occasions and topical events like special brunches, earth day, chocolate day etc. are marked with a treat on the house for our guests. Coming up: Winter brunches.

It’s birthday time and the guests get the treat! Mark your calendars: Win gift vouchers with delicious offers (Friday to Sunday). Make memories at their Love swing & take home Polaroids every day till 31st Aug. Enjoy a candle-lit dinner with live music on Mondays & Fridays and Saturdays. Dance with the flash mob. Hope you have a balloon of a time! Make reservations: 8872300001 / 9779974200

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will play a Volleyball match during the opening ceremony: Meet Hayer


IEP Chandigarh, August 24

Exhibition matches of Volleyball, Rugby and Tug of War will be the centre of attraction on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the season 2 of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ organized by the Sports Department at Bathinda. The games would be inaugurated by the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann who will also play a Volleyball match. Similarly, film actor and former Rugby player Rahul Bose will also perform in the Rugby match.

          It was disclosed by the Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer in a press communiqué released here today after presiding over the review meeting for the preparations for the Games at Punjab Bhawan. Meet Hayer said that the Torch Relay is going to every district of Punjab which has reached Hoshiarpur today.

          Before the opening ceremony to be held at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sports Stadium in Bathinda, the torch will reach Bathinda after touring all the districts across the state. Eminent Players of the state will participate in the Torch Relay and the players will take an oath to play with true sportsmanship.

          Meet Hayer further said that during the cultural program, apart from the performance of folk singers, there will be Gatka, Giddha, Bhangra, Gymnastics and PT show also which would be the main attraction. Former players who have made Punjab famous will also attend as guests. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will formally announce the games open. This time, 35 sports competitions will be organized from block to state level in different eight age groups.

          After reviewing the arrangements in the meeting, the Sports Minister asked to carry out the ceremonial activities in the true spirit of sports. He said that the visitors coming to the stadium should not face any problem, so their entry, seating and food should be arranged.

          Special Chief Secretary Sarvjit Singh, Director Information and Public Relations Bhupinder Singh, Sports Director Harpreet Singh Sudan, Special Secretary Sports Anand Kumar and Deputy Director Parminder Singh Sidhu besides Deputy Commissioner Bathinda Showkat Ahmed Parray and Sports University Patiala Vice Chancellor Lt Gen (retd) JS Cheema were also present in the meeting through video conferencing.

Punjab Vigilance bureau arrests absconding inspector in Rs 20 lakh bribe case

IEP Chandigarh, August 24

          Amidst the ongoing anti-corruption drive in the state, Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Thursday arrested absconding Inspector Khem Chand Prashar from Ferozepur in connection with a bribery case of Rs 20 lakh for re-nominating a person— who was given a clean chit, in a 2019 murder case of Mahant Dayal Das.  This is a second arrest in the case. Notably, the latter was shot dead by two unknown persons at Dera Baba Harka Das in village Kotsukhia in Kotkapura on November 7, 2019.

          Following this, the murder case was registered at Police Station Sadar Kotkapura against two unknown persons and Sant Jarnail Das Kapurewale and others on the complaint of Sant Gagan Das, who is a disciple of Sant Baba Haridas. Later, accused Sant Jarnail Das was given a clean chit by DSP HQs Moga Ravinder Singh. Later, Punjab and Haryana High Court had summoned IGP Faridkot Range Pardeep Kumar Yadav to file an affidavit in the case. Thereafter, the IGP had constituted a special investigation team (SIT) headed by SP (D) Faridkot Gagnesh Kumar comprising members including DSP Faridkot Sushil Kumar, DSP Baghapurana Jasjot Singh and Inspector Khem Chand Prashar.

          Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the VB said that in November 2022, SP Gagnesh Kumar, DSP Sushil Kumar and Inspector Khem Chand had demanded Rs 50 lakh as a bribe from Sant Gagan Das to re-nominate and arrest Sant Jarnail Das Kapurewale and to help him (Gagan Das) in this case. The deal was settled at Rs 35 lakh and the said officers had taken Rs 20 lakh in two instalments— Rs 15 lakh and Rs 5 lakh on November 9, 2022 and November 11, 2022 respectively.

          In this regard, an FIR no. 64 Dated 02.06.2023 under sections of 07, 07-A, 08, 13-1 (B) of Prevention of Corruption Act and 120-B of IPC was registered against SP Gagnesh Kumar, DSP Sushil Kumar, Inspector Khem Chand Prashar, Sant Malkiat Dass, Dera Bir Sikhan Wala and Contractor Jaswinder Singh Jassi at Police Station Sadar Kotkapura on the enquiry of DIG, Ferozepur, he added.

          The spokesperson said that the Police teams from Vigilance Bureau Ferozepur Range have already arrested DSP Sushil Kumar and now, he is in judicial custody. Baba Malkiat Dass also surrendered in the court of Addition District Judge, Faridkot on 23-08-2023. Today VB has arrested absconding Inspector Khem Chand Prashar and he will be produced in the court tomorrow.

          The VB team has launched a manhunt to arrest the remaining accused of the case at the earliest, he added.

Olive Cafe & Bar, the white-walled wonderland, turns 1

IEP Chandigarh, August 22, 2023

One year, much love and the Olive Café & Bar, Chandigarh is saying thank you with delightful lucky dip birthday treats, yes! you have a chance to win a meal for four and other surprises; live music; cake cutting; photo booth to make some memories with polaroid giveaways.  Dance with their staff flash mobs and pair all this with delicious food and cocktails. Follow @olivecafechandigarh for yummy updates

The Olive Café & Bar with a laid back, friendly vibe is a place where good food, laughter, culture and conversations come together in a delightful melting pot.

A gourmet café menu by chef Jyotika Malik & Anubhav Moza; hand-crafted cocktails and a robust wine list by lead mixologist Harish Chhimwal are some of its everyday elements. Come here for a leisurely lunch in the sun-dappled courtyard, a romantic dinner for two with live grills under the stars, or a raucous evening with friends at the bar.

Says AD Singh, Founder & MD of The Olive Group of restaurants, “Olive is a way of life and an experience where we bring together good food, delicious & fresh cocktails, warmth, fun and hospitality as it should be. We are absolutely delighted to partner with Vishal Anand and Sampat Singh and are looking forward to our anniversary celebrations.”

As Olive Bar & Café turns 1, here are a few reasons why it’s a must visit.

Food and drink are at the core with its delicious Med-meets-European-and-the-world menu. Must try innovative, signature cocktails like the Teq-tonics (move over G&Ts), Sorbet Gin-Tos and the Popcorn Party which is an ode to the beautiful city with corn and fat washed mustard! Their seasonal menus like Sunshine on a Plate, winter menu or the Colours of Summer, summer menu keeps it fresh.

Culinary and sensory experiences: Christmas where the restaurant transformed into a mesmerizing winter wonderland, captivating guests with a week-long celebration; Valentine’s Day in 2023, which featured an exclusive Valentine’s menu in a picturesque setting, with live music & festive cocktails.

The beverage programme at OCB is par excellence. They work with seasonal ingredients and superior bar practices, which include no use of synthetics and house made cordials and liqueurs. They plan to do an interesting beverage festival every quarter, as the first one, the chocolate cocktail festival was a hit.

Moonlit Magic on Mondays have been a big draw where for one night a week Olive goes dark and you can dine under the stars in candle light. All special occasions and topical events like special brunches, earth day, chocolate day etc. are marked with a treat on the house for our guests. Coming up: Winter brunches.

Samvidhi 5.0–The Legal Conclave’ at DPS-40 from Aug 25-26

IEP Chandigarh, August 22, 2023:

To promote the spirit of collaborative learning and healthy competition, Delhi Public School (DPS-40), Sector 40, Chandigarh will be holding ‘Samvidhi 5.0 -The Legal Conclave’ from Aug 25-26 in the school premises. A curtain raiser press conference was held at the school by Ms. Reema Dewan, Principal of DPS-40, the school’s Headmistress Ms. Sapna Nagpal, and Ms. Preeti Sharma, Event In-Charge, to share details of the upcoming event. It is noteworthy that under ‘Samvidhi – The Legal Conclave’ not just a Moot Court will be held but a myriad of activities that help in giving a platform to students to show their talent and hone their skills shall also be organised.

Reema Dewan said, “We sowed the seed of the Legal Conclave in 2019 and the seed blossomed and came into fruition. As a result, four editions of ‘Samvidhi’ have already been held and this year we will be organizing the 5th edition. Our pursuit of legal literacy always was and is a synthesis of human values and ethics. The conclave shall play an important role in creating  awareness among participating students about ‘legal issues’ while giving them a chance to showcase their inherent talent in debating and a host of other activities.”

It was further emphasized, “Every edition included activities like Hasya Vyangya, AdMad, a Legal Debate and even ‘The Newsroom’. In keeping with the promise to synergize the invigorating event this year, team DPS is bringing a moot court, a legal entrepreneurship session, a G20 summit simulation, a quiz, and more activities aimed at testing and challenging the intellectual prowess of participating students.”

For judgment and appraisal, the event shall witness a galaxy of experts. There will be a presence of dignitaries for the opening ceremony and prize distribution.Event In-Charge said, “Preliminary rounds will be conducted on Day 1, followed by more competitive rounds of the finalists on Day 2. The finish shall culminate with a musical rendezvous. The event is expected to garner the fervent support of nearly 300 participants from schools of  tricity as well as pan India. The event is open to students from class IX to XII. The registrations are being accepted from registered school teams as well as individual participation.”

Reema Dewan summed up, “The energetic confluence of The Legal Conclave once more promises to provide a fertile field for networking, exchange of ideas, and awareness. The conclave upholds the promise to deliver once more constructive discourse through multiple learning opportunities and reinforce its commitment to fostering the leaders of the future.”

Breastfeeding promotion month: NIMA Women’s Forum, Chd organised a programme to generate public awareness

IEP Chandigarh

To generate public awareness and support for breastfeeding, National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA) Women’s Forum organised a programme during ongoing Breastfeeding promotion month with Dabur India. Women doctors of NIMA Forum also participated in a baby care quiz competition and won prizes.

One of the organizers of the event, Dr Geeta Joshi said that Breastfeeding saves the lives of infants and reduces their disease burden. Breastfeeding also reduces the disease burden for mothers.

The special icon of the program Dr Neena Goyal appealed to all women doctors to unite day and night in the promotion of Ayurveda. On this occasion, along with the Teej celebration, all the doctors of the forum also celebrated their first anniversary.

Nano urea is the future of modern agriculture: Hry Minister Dr Banwari Lal

IEP Chandigarh, August 19

Haryana Cooperation and Public Health Engineering Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal said that nano urea is the future of modern farming. Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal said India needs another green revolution in the form of natural farming under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi which aims to ensure the highest value addition to farmers and protect farmlands from degradation. Public Health Engineering Minister Dr. Banwari Lal was speaking at a seminar on the topic ‘Importance of nano fertilizers in crop production’ organized by IFFCO in Rewari on Saturday. He added that the government is also working for land conservation and other economic and health related benefits from liquid nano fertilizers. For the economic upliftment of the farmers, the government gives a subsidy of Rs. 2,700 per bag on urea. Dr. Banwari Lal said the nano urea plant will provide multi-dimensional benefits to the agricultural economy. He said the plant will play a vital role to reduce imports of fertilizers and make India self-reliant in the field of fertilizers. The Minister also added that the nano urea will also help conserve the nutrients of the soil and ensure judicious use of fertilisers. He further said that all these problems can be overcome by the use of Nano Urea as 500 ml of liquid Nano Urea provides Nitrogen equal to one sack of Urea to the crops. Dr. Banwari Lal said that excessive exposure to urea can also lead to serious diseases like cancer, that’s why farmers are appealed to use nano urea to protect their land. Efforts are also being made to make the process of spraying Nano Urea accessible to the farmers through drones. Drones should be easily available to farmers and cooperatives at affordable prices. Work is also being done on this. The Cooperation Minister said that prosperity through cooperation has a huge contribution in the country’s GDP. Along with increasing employment, co-operatives can also bring unexpected increases in profits. Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s dream of making a self-reliant India can also be realized through cooperatives. Dr. Banwari Lal said that the process of computerizing all 751 Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) of Haryana is almost complete. This will bring transparency in the department and all the packs will become multi-useful. With this, the products of Hafed, Dairy and Sugarfed will also be available to the citizens through packs and employment opportunities will also increase. On this occasion, IFFCO Director, Sh. Vijayshankar Ravi, IFFCO Haryana Director, Sh. Yogendra Kumar, IFFCO Haryana Manager, Sh. Shamsher Singh, besides other senior officers and dignitaries were present.