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Chief Minister unveils CA Directory to mark the CAs Day

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IEP Chandigarh June 30

On the eve of Chartered Accountants (CA) Day being observed across the country on July 1, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Manohar Lal released a CAs Directory at his residence Sant Kabir Kutir here today.

A delegation of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Chandigarh Branch led by Chairman CA, Sh Vishal Puri and Member, Sh Sanjay Tandon met the Chief Minister and apprised him about the functioning of their apex body ICAI and details about the profession.

ICAI is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament which came into existence on July 1, 1949 to regulate the CA profession across the country.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister called upon the CA community to continue contributing in the development of the country with their utter commitment and an ethical approach. He said that the contribution of CA professionals in further strengthening the country’s economy is not only commendable but vital as well.

With a view to provide more facilities to the students studying Chartered Accountancy from every nook and corner of the North India and practicing CAs at CA Bhawan, Sector -35 Chandigarh, the delegation demanded that a place should be allotted for the Chartered Accountants Centre of Excellence in Panchkula, so that new dimensions can be established in this profession. While sympathetically considering their demand, the Chief Minister assured that concrete steps would soon be taken to meet their demands.

Those present on the occasion include Vice President CA Abhishek Singh Chauhan, Secretary CA Pramod Vats, Immediate Past Chairman CA Anil Kakkar, Treasurer Vincy Chadha, Chairman NICASA CA Rachit Goyal and GST Committee’s Chairman Sahil Garg.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Government to empower Women Self-Help Groups Under Jal Jeevan Mission

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IEP Chandigarh, June 30

Haryana Chief Secretary, Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal today said  that the state government is formulating a policy aimed at empowering Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) operating in the state. This decision comes as a response to the suggestion put forth by Mrs. Vini Mahajan, Secretary in the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation for involving the women in Drinking Water and Sanitation schemes. The meeting was convened to review the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in the state here today.During the meeting, Mrs. Vini Mahajan lauded the achievements of the Haryana Government in successfully providing tap water to every household, well ahead of the target set by the Ministry under the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to ensure tap water supply to every household by 2024.Mrs. Vini Mahajan emphasized the importance of encouraging women’s involvement in the operation and maintenance of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission schemes. Recognizing the significant role women play in society, she highlighted how their active participation will contribute to the success and sustainability of drinking water and sanitation related initiatives.Mrs. Vini Mahajan emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between the central and state governments to tackle water-related challenges effectively. This partnership aims to empower communities with access to clean water, fostering a more resilient and environmentally responsible society.During the meeting, ACS, Public Health Engineering, Mr. A. K Singh assured the Secretary that the state government has been ensuring clean drinking water to every household in the state. Besides this, the state government will bear the power expanses of water works.Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal reiterated the state’s commitment to achieve ODF (Open Defecation Free) and ODF Plus status by ensuring effective solid waste management, liquid waste management, and proper disposal of plastic waste in villages of the state. He emphasized the importance of community cooperation, especially from women, in various schemes such as the construction of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), septic tanks, utilization of wastewater, and the establishment of community cow dung plants.The Chief Secretary highlighted that by accomplishing the targets set by the Central Government, Gram Panchayats (village councils) can pass resolutions to attain star rankings and become model villages. This recognition will showcase their exemplary efforts in waste management and overall village development.Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal underscored the significance of adopting sustainable waste management practices to preserve the environment and improve the overall cleanliness and hygiene of rural areas. Proper waste management not only ensures a healthier living environment but also contributes to making the villages more sustainable and resilient.The State Government’s dedication to sustainable waste management practices and community involvement showcases its commitment to build model villages and ensure a cleaner, healthier, and more prosperous future for Haryana.As part of the review process, a central government team will be visiting various villages in Panchkula, Ambala, and Yamuna Nagar until July 3 to gather necessary feedback and improve solid waste and liquid management programs for the welfare of the people. A detailed presentation was also presented during the meeting, outlining the action plan for effective implementation.ACS, Development and Panchayats, Mr. Anil Malik, and other senior officers were present in the meeting. Deputy Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers of all districts joined the meeting through video conferencing.

Chandigarh

JIMPA ANNOUNCES RS. 5 LAKH GRANT TO CHHOTA GHALLUGHARA MARTYRDOM MEMORIAL, KAHNUWAN

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IEP Chandigarh, June 30

A special martyrdom ceremony dedicated to the martyrdom of about 11 thousand Singhs and children, who were martyred in Chhota Ghallughara in 1746, was organized by the District Heritage Society Gurdaspur today at Chhota Ghallughara Martyrdom Memorial, Kahnuwan Chhamb. Revenue Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa paid obeisance to the martyrs on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.Complying to the instructions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Jimpa announced a grant of Rs.5 lakh from his discretionary quota to the Chhota Ghallughara Martyrdom Memorial. Apart from this, he also assured to approve sewerage and other development projects of Kahnuwan, Tibar and Tugalwal villages, soon. He also praised the district administration for maintaining the Chhota Ghallughara Martyrdom Memorial in a good manner.Paying tribute to the martyrs of Chhota Ghallughara, Jimpa said that we all should be proud of the Sikh history of the 18th century, which is full of the sacrifices. He said that the brave warriors sacrificed themselves for the sake of humanity, but they did not accept the cruel Mughal rule at all. Jimpa said that it is our duty to remember our martyrs and it is a commendable initiative of the District Heritage Society to pay homage to the martyrs of Chhote Ghallughara by organizing a special martyrdom ceremony.District Planning Committee Chairman Jagroop Singh Sekhwaan said that this martyrdom monument is dedicated to the great martyrs of Chhota Ghallughara and through this monument the young generation is getting to know their history which is full of sacrifices. Punjab Health Systems Corporation Chairman Raman Bahl also paid tribute to the martyrs.On this occasion, Bram Shanker Jimpa and other prominent personalities also visited the Martyr Gallery, Fateh Burz and Library of the Museum dedicated to the martyrs of Ghallughara. Jimpa also watched a documentary film made on Chhote Ghallughara. Earlier, path of Sri Sukhmani Sahib and hymns were also recited in memory of the great martyrs.During the event, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, SSP Harish Dayma, General Secretary of District Heritage Society and former ADC Tajinderpal Singh Sandhu, district officers and a large number of people were present.

Chandigarh

WORK OF LAYING STEEL GIRDERS FOR FLYOVER OVER RAILWAY LINE STARTS WITH THE EFFORTS OF HARJOT SINGH BAINS

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IEP Chandigarh, June 30

With the tireless efforts of Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, the work of laying steel girders over the railway line for Nangal Flyover has been started today.While divulging details, Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that this part was the biggest reason for the delay in the construction of Nangal Flyover.He said that 15 steel girders are to be placed on one side of the railway line, out of which a total of 5 have been installed earlier and out of the 5 main girders to be placed over the main railway line after the approval of the Railway Department, 3 steel girders have been placed today, and remaining 2 steel girders will be installed by  July 4th, 2023.He said that it would pave the way for the traffic on one side of the flyover which would be opened for public very soon.Mr. Bains said that work of this flyover was to be started on 6 January 2018 and  supposed to be completed in 2020, but if the representative from the constituency in the previous government who held prominent positions should had made little efforts, then the people of Nangal would not have faced any problems and the economy of this city would not have been hurt.It is worth mentioning here that the shifting process of the Kusht Ashram was also going on very fast and full cooperation was being given by all the residents of the Kusht Ashram due to which the road connecting with the flyover will also be ready soon.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab bags 3rd position in pedigree selection scheme of Nili Ravi across India: Gurmeet Singh Khuddian

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IEP Chandigarh, June 29

Punjab has secured third position in Pedigree Selection Scheme of Nili Ravi Breed across the country, said Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Mr Gurmeet Singh Khuddian while informing that the state has undertook the Nili Ravi Pedigree Selection project to promote and preserve indigenous Nili Ravi breed in the state.          It is a matter of great pride as Punjab has secured 3rd position in Nili Ravi Pedigree Selection Scheme of buffalo, said Mr. Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, while adding that the state has also clinched 5th position in the Progeny testing Scheme in Murrah breed of buffalo and the 6th position in the Progeny Testing Scheme of Sahiwal Cows.          He further informed that Punjab has already accomplished the target in Murrah Progeny testing Scheme, which was supposed to be completed in 2024.          The main motive of these  projects is procurement of High Genetic Merit Bulls of these three breeds on the basis of the capacity of milk production of their mothers, he added.          Reiterating the commitment of Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government to the welfare of the dairy farmers,  Mr Gurmeet Singh Khuddian said that the state government chalked out an action plan to keep the spread of deadly lumpy skin disease under check and so far a total of 25 lakh doses of goat pox vaccine have been administered to the cattle in the state.          Apart from this, in order to protect the livestock from Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS), the vaccine is being administered under a state-level campaign and a special drive will be launched soon to administer a vaccine to prevent Foot and Mouth disease in the state, the Cabinet Minister said.          He further informed that the state has also procured 75,000 sexed semen doses to produce female calves, which have already been made available at affordable rates in all veterinary hospitals/dispensaries of the state, to increase the income of farmers and reduce the expenses incurred on maintenance of male calves and will also assist farmers in tackling the problem of stray cattle in the future.          Principal Secretary Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries department Mr. Vikas Pratap informed that under these three projects – Progeny Testing Murrah, Progeny Testing Sahiwal and Pedigree Selection Nili Ravi- being run by the department, the Semen Stations (Ropar and Nabha) of the state have been provided with high genetic merit Bulls of cows and buffaloes which will help in improving the genetic potential of these breeds in the state. So far 536 calves have been supplied to the semen stations of the state and across India. The purchase of male calves of farmers from 6 months to 2 years of age is done at the rate of Rs 6500 to Rs 65,000 per male calf.

Chandigarh

Punjab Minister announces a grant of  Rs 1 crore for the all-round development of village Badrukhan

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IEP Chandigarh/ Badrukhan, June 29

To commemorate the 184th death anniversary of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann organized a state-level function at his maternal village Badrukhan on Thursday. Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, who was here to preside over the function, offered floral tributes to the statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh ji, which was recently installed by the Punjab government at Badrukhan.On this occasion, the Cabinet Minister said that Maharaja Ranjit Singh ji has left very deep, strong and holy footsteps, which could only be estimated from his way of ruling.Addressing a large gathering during the state-level event organized at Anaj Mandi Badrukhan, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora said that Maharaja Ranjit Singh had established the Sikh empire in a bold manner after which he not only became the Raja of the Sikhs but also of people of all sects made him their Maharaja due to his secular thinking. He said that today, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann working day and night to follow the footsteps of Maharaja Ranjit Singh by adopting his principles like treating all as equal and giving rights and justice to all without any discrimination and all-round development. He said that the Mann government and its officers are themselves reaching the people in the villages to minimise their hardships, which was on top during the tenure of the previous governments. He said that along with this, the Mann government has been making concerted efforts to make the state a ‘Rangla Punjab’ as envisioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.The Cabinet Minister said that more than 300 arrests have been made by the Mann government during the last fifteen months to curb the corruption. He said that the Mann government was continuously bringing revolutionary reforms in the fields of health and education. He said that on the same lines, overall development was being ensured in Sunam constituency as well. He said that the canal water projects worth Rs. 68 crore were underway in Sunam constituency which has brought great relief to the farmers as canal water has reached the fields after about three to four decades. Cabinet Minister Aman Arora said that development works costing around four crore in village Badrukhan by the Mann government were already in progress, including memorial gate at a cost of 10 lakh rupees, library at a cost of 30 lakh rupees, health wellness center at a cost of 29 lakh rupees and canal water project at a cost of Rs. 2 crore 67 lakhs. He said that the renovation of the ponds based on the Thapar model of village Badrukhan is also being started soon at a cost of Rs 1 crore. On this occasion, on behalf of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, he also announced grant of Rs 1 crore for other development works of the village.On this occasion Deputy Commissioner Sangrur Jitendra Jorwal, S.S.P. Surendra Lamba, SDM Navreet Kaur Sekhon, Chairman Improvement Trust Pritam Singh Peetu, Chairman Market Committee Sunam Mukesh Juneja, Chairperson Block Samiti Jaspal Kaur, President Municipal Council Longowal Parminder Kaur Brar and a large number of local residents were also present. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab CM announces to start process for selling the properties owned by Pearl group

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IEP Chandigarh, June 29 

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said that the state government has started the process of confiscating the land owned by Pearl group to compensate the people by selling them. Divulging the details, the Chief Minister said that the state government will recover every single penny plundered from the people of the state. He said that the properties of the pearl group have already been identified in various districts and legal process has been initiated to acquire these properties. Bhagwant Mann said that Red Entries have been made in the Revenue records so that no one is able to sell or purchase this property. The Chief Minister said that the group had done a huge fraud with the people of the state for which it will be made accountable. He said that the revenue records have already been checked at the grass root level to ensure complete transparency in the process. Bhagwant Mann said that top most priority has been accorded to this work so that this property is confiscated by the government. The Chief Minister said that he has directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police to personally supervise this work for its smooth execution in a time bound manner. Bhagwant Mann said that this property will be sold and every penny of the public will be returned back to them. He said that the state government is committed for ensuring that the money of people is returned back them and exemplary action against the company acts as a deterrent for other fraudster companies. 

Chandigarh, Haryana

A delegation from Maharashtra visits Haryana to study the working of Haryana Right to Service Commission

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IEP Chandigarh, June 29

A 3 member delegation, from the Maharashtra State Commission for Right to Service, headed by the Chief Commissioner,  Sh. Baldev Singh, visited Haryana to study the implementation of the Haryana Right to Service Act. The Haryana RTS Commission is establishing benchmarks for other states to enhance the public service delivery system, said Haryana RTSC Chief Commissioner, Sh. TC Gupta. He added that other states are looking forward to following the Haryana’s Model in order to strengthen their service delivery system. During the meeting, it was apprised that 7,56,448 appeals have been raised through the Auto Appeal System (AAS) out of which 7,42,319 (98.1%) appeals have been resolved. In this process, certain stringent actions have also been taken. He further stated that Haryana RTS Commission has issued notices to 155 IAS and 103 HCS (State Civil Services) officers since June, 2021, for lapses in public service delivery. This includes notices to a few Administrative Secretaries as well. Sh. TC Gupta further informed that Haryana’s Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar, recently had a direct interaction with the AAS beneficiaries through audio conferencing. The CM then said that the revolutionary changes brought forward by the present state government have certainly given a relief to the common man not only in terms of getting work done in a time bound manner but also eliminating hassle of several rounds of the government offices made by the service seeker. Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, also acknowledged the strenuous efforts of Right to Service Commission’s officers for enhancing public faith in the system by ensuring transparency and delivery of notified services in a hassle-free and time bound manner.  Presently 395 services of 34 entities have been onboarded over AAS. He said that due to the implementation of AAS, an automatic appeal is raised on behalf of the citizen to the First grievance redressal authority (FGRA) if the service is not provided within notified time.  If the FGRA does not dispose of the appeal within 30 working days, the appeal automatically gets escalated before the Second grievance redressal authority (SGRA). Similarly, if the appeal is not disposed of within 30 working days, the appeal automatically is escalated to the Right to Service Commission, Gupta said. It was informed that Haryana RTS Commission leaves no stone unturned to ensure timely delivery of service. If the service is not provided within the prescribed time period, then action is taken against the delinquent officer/official. Earlier due to lack of awareness very few complaints were raised before the Haryana Right to Service Commission, but now, if the service is not delivered in time, an appeal is automatically escalated to the appellate authority concerned. The delegation from Maharashtra appreciated the robust system being followed by Haryana RTS Commission. Chief Commissioner, Maharashtra RTSC, Sh. Baldev Singh, said that the Haryana model will surely prove to be an example for other states to follow.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister directs efforts for clean drinking water supply and irrigation in Uchana Assembly Constituency

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IEP Chandigarh, June 29 

The Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Dushyant Chautala directed the officers of the Public Health Engineering Department to ensure the provision of clean drinking water to the villages in the Uchana Assembly Constituency. This directive includes the implementation of a comprehensive plan to supply drinking water from the Bhakra Canal to approximately seventeen villages within the Uchana Assembly Constituency. While presiding over a meeting regarding redressing the issue of water supply in villages of Uchana Assembly Constituency, the Deputy Chief Minister further directed the officers of the Irrigation and Water Resources Department to ensure sufficient water supply for irrigation purposes, covering every single field within the Uchana Assembly Constituency. This proactive step aims to support agricultural activities and promote agricultural growth, benefiting the farmers and contributing to the overall development of the constituency. Haryana Minister of State for Labour, Mr. Anoop Dhanak was also present on the occasion. In response to the persistent demand of the people of Bithmara village regarding supply of clean drinking water, Mr. Chautala has directed the officers of the Public Health Engineering Department to ensure the supply of clean drinking water from Bhakra Canal to Bithmara village, a distance of approximately 8 kilometers, through a modernized Rising Main System. The Deputy Chief Minister expressed his deep concern for the well-being and health of the residents of Bithmara village. Recognizing the importance of clean drinking water as a fundamental right, he underscored the need for immediate action to ensure that the villagers have access to safe clean drinking water. The officers of Public Health Engineering Department have been directed to expedite the implementation work of Rising Main System, which will effectively transport water from Bhakra Canal to Bithmara village. The Deputy Chief Minister’s proactive approach demonstrates his commitment to improve the standard of living for rural communities, particularly in regard to basic amenities such as clean drinking water. Besides this, the officers of the Irrigation and Water Resources Department have informed that the installation of a Raw Water Pumping System has been approved for 14 villages, with a budget allocation of Rs. 60 crore.  

Chandigarh, Haryana

Citizens will get 30 percent rebate on property tax payments made till July 31- Dr. Kamal Gupta

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IEP Chandigarh, June 29 

The Haryana Government has taken a significant step towards ensuring ease and convenience for the citizens by offering a 30 percent rebate in the interest amount on depositing property tax by July 31. This rebate, which was previously only 10 percent, has been increased by a whopping 20 percent by the government, providing great relief to all sections residing in urban areas. An official spokesperson of the Urban Local Bodies Department highlighted how the government has streamlined the process of paying property tax in Haryana, making it easier than ever before. The government is also spreading awareness about this scheme to ensure that the maximum number of people can avail 30 percent rebate in the interest amount of property tax. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of informing and encouraging individuals who have yet to pay their property tax to take advantage of this government scheme. Those who have pending property tax dues should deposit their tax as soon as possible as this step would generate revenue in the Municipalities which can be used for other development works.