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Chandigarh, Haryana

“Hariyali Mahotsav” organized by Haryana Forest Department in collaboration with Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 08, 2022

“Hariyali Mahotsav” was organized by the Haryana Forest Department on Friday. The celebration of Haryali Mahotsav was in the spirit of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. Hariyali Mahotsav was celebrated by undertaking plantation at 3 Nagar Van sites, that are to be made in Haryana in collaboration with Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), New Delhi. The three Nagar Van sites in Haryana lie in Gurugram, Faridabad and Palwal Districts. In Gurugram district, the Nagar Van is to be made in village Ghata in an area of about 60 hectares. A programme to mark the Hariyali Mahotsav was organized at Ghata Nagar Van site in district Gurugram.

          Voluntary Organizations, School Children and local citizens besides officials from Haryana Forest Department also participated enthusiastically in the Hariyali Mahotsav at village Ghata and planted saplings in the Nagar Van. On the occasion the school children were also distributed with fruit plants. In addition to Nagar Van at Ghata, plantation drives with people participation were undertaken at 4 other sites namely Village Sirmathla, Village Damdama, Village Rithoj and Village Mehchana in district Gurugram today.

          Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Haryana, Sh. Jagdish Chander, said that “Hariyali Mahotsav” was organized today to create awareness about the importance of trees not only for the life of present generation but also for the future of our upcoming generations. Trees form the most essential components of our environment. Out of all elements found on this planet, trees account for the sustainability of a large portion of the environment. All forms of life depend on their direct and indirect needs on the resources provided by trees. Since life runs on the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen, trees are inherent to our survival. Trees play extremely important role in mitigating adverse effects of climate change.

          He said that this Mahotsav is perceived as an effective tool to instill enthusiasm among the people living in major cities of the state of Haryana. This “Hariyali Mahotsav” programme was celebrated across the country as it was announced by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in recognition of the crucial role of Forest/Greenery in maintaining the ecological balance and providing many ecosystem services to the planet. As part of Hariyali Mahotsav, ceremonial plantations were undertaken at 75 Nagar Van sites across the country. The plantation drives being undertaken at these 75 Nagar Vans from all over the Country were live streamed to MoEF&CC at Talkatora Stadium where Hariyali Mahotsav was organized at central level.

          Sh. Chander informed that Hariyali Mahotsav 2022 was organized by Forest Department, Haryana in collaboration with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi for undertaking plantation drives on the occasion. Ceremonial Plantation was organized at three Nagar Van sites- Ghata in Gurugram, HPGCL, Sector-22, Ballabgrah in Faridabad and Palwal  Protected Forest area in Palwal District. In addition to plantation at Nagar Van sites, plantation drives were undertaken at 75 other sites in all the districts of Haryana.

          In this Hariyali Mahotsav , Sh. Jagdish Chander, was the Chief Guest. The event was graced by eminent citizens Vice Chancellor, Sushant University, Dr. Rakesh Ranjan, Pro Vice Chancellor, Sushant University, Dr. Sanjiv Kr. Sharma, Councellor, MCG, Sh. Mahesh Dayama. Senior officials from the Forest Department, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Forestry), Haryana, Sh. Suresh Dalal, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (B&P), Haryana, Sh. Kailash Chand Meena, and Chief Conservator of Forests, South Circle, Gurugram, Smt. Vasvi Tyagi, along with all dignitaries and Field Staff of Forest Department participated in the Hariyali Mahotsav programme organized at Ghata Nagar Van site.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana

About Rs. 1,100 crore given to Charkhi Dadri: Khattar

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 08, 2022

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today presented various projects worth about Rs. 1,100 crore making it rain bonanzas.

          Describing his 32 years old association with Charkhi Dadri, the Chief Minister said that he had the determination to develop this backward area, today he announced to fulfill about 600 demands on the demand of MLAs, MPs and public.

          The Chief Minister announced immediate approval for the implementation of these demands for about Rs. 745 crore. These mainly include ring road bypass of Dadri, bus stand at Imlota, driver training school in Badhra, construction of Dadri to Khairdi road, Jhojhu-Kadma-Satnali road, improvement of Dadri city sewerage etc.

          Earlier, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects costing Rs. 350 crore in Charkhi Dadri district.

          Among the projects for which the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has laid the foundation stone today are Nimar-Badesra drinking water project, which is going to be built at a cost of about Rs. 100 crore. The Chief Minister also fulfilled the demand of building a new college building in Kasba Bond at a cost of Rs. 16.11crore.

          The Chief Minister inaugurated Sirsali Watershed constructed at a cost of Rs. 36 crore, Dadri Fire Station constructed at a cost of Rs. 5.78 crore, Dadri-Mahendragarh Road completed at a cost of about Rs.18 crore. Apart from this, the Chief Minister inaugurated Hadodi Minor at a cost of Rs. 2.41crore, Chhapar-Rampura link road at a cost of Rs. 2 crore, Loharu feeder built at a cost of Rs. 1.15 crore and also inaugurated a fifty-bed hospital built at a cost of Rs. 1.60 crore in village Sanwar.

Chandigarh

Charkhi Dadri may be the last district of Haryana but will be at the forefront of development: Haryana Chief Minister

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 08, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that Charkhi Dadri may be the last to become a district in Haryana, but will not remain the last in the line of development. With the speed with which development works are being done here, this district is now on the speedy development track.

          “When I came to this district last time, I had made 200 announcements, out of which 70 percent have been completed, work is going on fast on the remaining announcements,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the gathering at Haryana Pragati Rally organized at Anaj Mandi of Charkhi Dadri on Friday.

          During the rally, the Chief Minister said that his government is working on the ‘Bina Parchi, Bina Kharchi’ principle. Recently, the recruitment of 5000 constables in the State Police and the same number of clerks has been done which clearly shows that the recruitments have been made in a fair and transparent manner.

          When the Chief Minister asked the gathering that if someone has taken any money in lieu of giving them jobs, then they can directly inform him after which the people raised their hands and loudly denied the same.

          Sh. Manohar Lal said that during Congress’s tenure, 11 recruitments were cancelled by the court, but in the present Government’s tenure, no recruitment has been cancelled by the court, as the government has initiated action whenever any corruption and paper leak case has been reported.

          The Chief Minister said that Parivar Pehchan Patra is a unique document having every single detail of every family.

          The people of the Opposition are repeatedly trying to mislead the public by propagating false figures on unemployment. As per the PPP data, out of about 25.50 lakh youth in the age group of 15-19, 24 lakh are pursuing education. Similarly, there are about 26 lakh youth in the age group of 20-24, out of which 15 lakh are students. Thus the unemployment rate in the 15-19 age group is just 2.33 percent and 11.6 percent in the age group of 20-24 years.

Tighten the noose around those involved in CLU and transfer related corruption

          The Chief Minister said that the middlemen who used to make money in lieu of CLU and transfer during the tenure of previous government have been rendered unemployed, as the entire system is now digitalized. In our government no work can be done with money as the entire system has been made digital, he said. 

          “The present government has been working to change the system as well as bringing transparency in jobs along with curbing stipend, pension, ration scams,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

          The Chief Minister said that the work of consolidation would be completed in 60-70 villages in  Dadri and Bhiwani districts. Besides this, the work of consolidation is completed with the cooperation of all the villagers so that injustice is not done to anyone, he added.

          He said that at present the economy depends on import-export. Under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the Central Government is keeping a close watch on inflation. The world economy has also been affected because of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. But the Prime Minister is in touch with both countries and is advising both to adopt a ‘no war policy’. Today the entire world is influenced by the policy decision-making of the Prime Minister, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Dadri is epitomizing Jai Jawan Jai Kisan slogan

          Chief Minister said that Dadri is making slogan of Jai Jawan Jai Kisan more meaningful. The farmer here is hardworking and the Jawan is serving the country in the army.

          “Unfortunately the Opposition is misleading the youth about the Agnipath scheme. I believe that every youth should apply under the Agnipath. This scheme will bring the spirit of service along with the spirit of patriotism and the Haryana government will give assured government jobs within 6 months to Agniveers serving under this scheme.

75 percent employment ensured in new industrial units

          The Chief Minister said that Haryana is number three in the country in the Ease of Doing Business. The government has made a policy that the youth of the state will get 75 percent employment in new industries. For this, work has been done to strengthen the road network also, he added.

          He said that the Rail Coach Factory has been completed in Sonipat on 1000 acres. Local youth will get employment in this. Dadri and Rohtak are the districts from where Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors are passing. The youth of this area will definitely get benefit from these corridors, added Sh. Manohar Lal. He said that both the corridors are important for import and export. 

          Power Minister, Sh. Ranjit Singh, Urban Local Bodies Minister, Dr. Kamal Gupta, MP, Sh. Dharambir Singh, BJP President, Sh. O.P Dhankar, MLA, Sh. Sombir Sangwan also remained present during the Rally.

Chandigarh

STF Rupnagar Range arrests 2 police constables in drug case

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INDIA E POST MOHALI JULY 7, 2022

STF Rupnagar Range has arrested 2 Police constables posted in SAS Nagar with bribe money and heroin in their possession.
Disclosing this Mr. Harpreet Singh, AIG STF Ropar Range said that the arrested constables namely Ct. Guriqbal Singh No. 2083/SAS Nagar & S/Ct Dalbir Singh No. 432/SAS Nagar were arrested on the basis of secret information. He said that these constables have been arrested with heroin and Rs. 19000/- bribe money cash from their possession.


  Divulging the detail of the case he said that these constables apprehended one drug peddler along with drug and left him without taking any legal action against him after taking bribe from him on the pretext of police personnel from STF. These police officials have collected money from drug paddlers as a bribe in the name of STF and threatening them to register a false case against them on many occasions. He said that their dope test has also been conducted.
In this regard a case FIR No 149 Dated 07-07-2022 U/s 21, 29, 59(2) NDPS Act 1985, 7, 13 PC Act 1988 & 384 IPC, PS STF Phase 4, Mohali has been registered against Ct Guriqbal Singh 2083/SAS Nagar and S/ct Dalbeer Singh 432/SAS Nagar posted in SAS Nagar, Mohali along with two unknown persons. Further Investigation is being carried out.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Sarthak School in Panchkula becomes a role model

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

As a result of Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal’s efforts to provide quality education in government schools, the Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-12, Panchkula has become a role model in the entire state. Every student wants to study from this school.

          According to the school’s Principal, Dr. Pawan Gupta, at present about 2400 students are enrolled in this school. He said that at the time of admission in classes I, VI, IX and XI great enthusiasm among both the students and parents can be seen. A lot of competition is also seen among the students for getting admission in this school. Admissions are done through draw of lots, added Dr. Gupta.

          He informed that the scheme started by the Chief Minister, for the last seven-eight years to change the education of government schools, whether it is related to infrastructure or staff, has certainly brought positive changes in the schools. Along with studies, the students of this school are also performing well in sports up to the national level, added Dr. Gupta.

          He said that the students are also taking advantage of the government’s Super-100 programme. This programme is a boon for the students preparing for JEE, NEET and National Defense Academy. Now they don’t have to spend Rs. 4 to 5 lakh to get coaching for these exams, as under this programme, free coaching is provided with hostel facility. This time also eight students of this school have pre-qualified.

          Dr. Gupta further shared that in this school four streams are available for class XI and XII students namely  Arts, Commerce, Medical, Non-Medical. According to the rules of the Central Board of Secondary Education, only 240 seats are available for admission. Teaching staff is also very hardworking. He himself supervises the school and takes classes.

Students from Chandigarh also showing interest to get admission in Sarthak School

        Dr. Gupta said the popularity of this school is no less than any biggest reputed schools in Haryana. Now even students from Chandigarh are taking admission in this school.

        Khushi from Sector-26, Palak Sharma from Barwala, Naveen from Chandigarh, Abhay Rana from Sector-19 shared that they have filled the admission forms for this school and are now waiting for the draw of lots.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Chief Secretary arrives at the National Sculpture Workshop organized at HPTI Madanpur

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 7, 2022

A sculpture camp is being organized at HPTI Madanpur from June 25 to July 10 by the Art and Cultural Department, Haryana, courtesy of Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited.

          Interacting with the artists from all over the country in this camp, Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that the sculptures being built in the camp will prove to be a milestone in the history of art making.

          After honouring the artists, he said that they have enriched Haryana with their artistic and creative performance.

          Presiding over the event, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Department, Sh. PK Das said that the power companies of Haryana have created a record of revenue due to their efficient management, under which we are running various campaigns under the CSR scheme. Library construction, plantation and establishment and operation of sports nurseries in villages of Haryana are creative initiatives.

          Appreciating HVPNL, he said that the Managing Director, Sh. TL Satyaprakash has set a living example of creativity by going a step further. For the first time in the history of Haryana, a women sculptors’ camp was organized, which is being jointly led / coordinated by HVPNL and Art Cultural Department.

          On this occasion, Principal Secretary, Art and Cultural Department, Sh. D Suresh said that this workshop is an important achievement of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The arts produced in this camp are a blend of Indian heritage and Haryanvi culture.

          Sh.TL Satyaprakash said that the camp has been organized by the institute. The horizon of art has expanded on the land of Haryana with the sculptures made in the camp. Managing Director, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Dr. Saket Kumar said that by organizing such camps, the common man gets an opportunity to get acquainted with Indian pride and heritage. On this occasion, Director General, Higher Education, Sh. Rajiv Ratan, Director General Secondary Education, Sh. Anshaj Singh and Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Sh. Mahavir Kaushik were also present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Cabinet Minister Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar takes reign of Local Govt, Parliamentary Affairs, Conservation of Land & Water and Administrative Reforms Departments

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 06, 2022

Known for his professional commitment, Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar on Wednesday took reign of Local Government, Parliamentary Affairs, Conservation of Land & Water and Administrative Reforms departments in the presence of the Cabinet Ministers Harmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Laljit Singh Bhullar at Punjab Civil Secretariat.

Dr. Nijjar, while extending words of thanks to the party and Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, assured that he would wholeheartedly fulfill the responsibility entrusted upon him. “It was a matter of pride to have the opportunity to serve the people of the state and I assured the Punjabis to provide them with the ultra-modern civic amenities”, said the Minister, adding that we are common people thus know the difficulties of the common folk. He said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led state government was diligently and untiringly working from the very first day for transforming our state into ‘Rangla Punjab and our Chief Minister definitely will bring the state to the growth trajectory with his hard work, efficiency and far-sighted vision.

Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included; Dr. Balbir Singh, Lakhbir Singh Rai, Sherry Kalsi, Jagdeep Kamboj and Rajnish Dahiya (all MLAs), family members Dr. Gurlal Singh, Mannat Kaur, Avtar Kaur, Bhalinder Singh, Sukhdyal Singh, Kiran Kaur, Sukhman, Amanat, Rajdyal Singh, Harpreet Singh Chaddha, Sahiljit Singh Sandhu, Mehzabeen Peerzada Sandhu, Dr. Gurbilas Pannu, Namrata Pannu and Sahibnihal Pannu.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

CABINET LED BY CM GIVES MAJOR RELIEF TO PEOPLE BY ACCORDING FINAL APPROVAL TO 600 UNITS OF FREE POWER TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD PER BILLING CYCLE

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH, JULY 6, 2022

In a major relief to all the households across the state, Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today gave final approval for the policy governing the decision to provide 600 units of free power to every household per billing cycle in the state with effect from July 1, 2022. 

          A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Council of Ministers held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister at second floor in the Punjab Civil Secretariat- I on Wednesday.

          Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Chief Minister’s Office said that all the domestic consumers in the state will be eligible to get zero bills if their consumption is upto 600 units in every billing cycle. This will give a big reprieve to the domestic consumers who have to hitherto shell out huge money every month in form of power tariff. As per the decision Scheduled caste (SC), Non SC BPL and Backward Class (BC) domestic consumers who are currently eligible for free 400 units (per billing cycle) of power will also get subsidy of 600 units now. 

          Likewise, Freedom fighters of Punjab and their successors (upto grandchildren) domestic consumers who are currently eligible for free 400 units of power will also get subsidy of 600 units per billing cycle. In case, consumption of SC, non-SC BPL, BC and Freedom Fighter categories exceeds units per billing cycle then they will pay only for units consumed in addition to 600 units along with full fixed charges, meter rentals and government levies as applicable. 

          Similarly, the Cabinet also gave green signal for waiving off pending arrears of all the domestic consumers as on December 31, 2021 and unpaid upto June 30, 2022. This move will give relief to around 28.10 lakh domestic consumers with a total benefit of Rs 1298 crore.

Chandigarh, Punjab

DSP FARIDKOT LAKHVIR SINGH HELD FOR ACCEPTING Rs 10 LAKH BRIBE FROM DRUG SUPPLIER

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 6, 2022

Reaffirming the firm commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to make Punjab a Corruption-free state, Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Faridkot Lakhvir Singh for accepting Rs 10 lakhs as a bribe from a drug supplier for not nominating him in the FIR registered under NDPS Act in Tarn Taran, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here.

          The development came after the Tarn Taran district police had arrested a drug supplier identified as Pishora Singh from a petrol pump near Patti Morh after recovering 250grams opium and Rs 1 lakh drug money from his possession on Sunday. Accused Pishora, a resident of village Model Boparai in Tarn Taran was wanted in the FIR dated June 30, 2022, in which his aide Surjit Singh of village Mari Megha in Tarn Taran was arrested with 900grams of opium.

          Divulging details, DGP Gaurav Yadav said that during investigations by the Tarn Taran Police, Surjit revealed that he had purchased opium from Pishora, who is the main drug supplier.

          “When Police started conducting raids to arrest him, Pishora tried to bribe Patti CIA Incharge by offering Rs 7-8 lakhs through ASI Rashpal Singh (posted as MHC CIA Patti), in lieu of not arresting and nominating him in this case, but the Incharge refused to accept the bribe,” he said while adding that the Police teams continued their efforts to arrest Pishora.

          Later, Pishora met Rashpal Singh’s brother Hira Singh through his acquaintance Nishan Singh of village Sito in Tarn Taran, and together they approached DSP Lakhvir, who also happened to be the cousin of Hira Singh, where the DSP negotiated the settlement at Rs 10 lakhs to help the drug supplier, said the DGP, adding that the accused DSP instructed Hira to keep the amount with him.

          On the disclosure of Pishora Singh, the Police have also recovered Rs 9.97 lakhs from the house of Hira Singh, he said.

          Reiterating the commitment of the Punjab Government to make Punjab a corruption-free state, DGP Gaurav Yadav unequivocally said that any Police officer/official found indulged in corruption will not be spared. 

          Giving more details, SSP Tarn Taran Ranjit Singh Dhillon said that the Police have also nominated ASI Rashpal Singh, Nishan Singh and Hira Singh in the FIR and raids are being conducted to nab them.

          Meanwhile, sections 7, 7-A, and 8 (1) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, sections 213, 214, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and sections 29 and 59 of the NDPS act have been added in the FIR, which was initially registered under sections 18,61,85 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Bhikiwind in Tarn Taran.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM ANNOUNCES TO REDUCE TRAINING PERIOD OF NEWLY RECRUITED PATWARIS

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 6, 2022

In order to enhance the efficiency of the Revenue department, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today announced to reduce the training period of newly recruited Patwaris.

          Addressing the gathering during a function to distribute District Allotment letters to newly recruited 855 Patwaris here at Municipal Bhawan, the Chief Minister said that the reduction in training period will enhance the efficiency of the Patwaris working in the field thereby facilitating the common man. He said the state government is committed for streamlining the affairs in each and every department for ensuring that people don’t face any problem. Bhagwant Mann said that this is need of hour for the progress of the state and prosperity of its people.

          Striking an emotional chord with the new recruits, the Chief Minister said that they must use their pen for delivering service to people in a fair and transparent manner. He said that the Patwaris must dispense their services honestly so that people don’t face any problem. Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that Patwaris will stay grounded and serve the people with utmost professional commitment.

          Congratulating the Patwaris, the Chief Minister said that it is result of their hard work, consistency and commitment. He said that the youth who have worked hard deserve this post as they have cleared the cut throat competition totally on merit basis. Bhagwant Mann said that more such transparent recruitments are in pipeline and will be completed soon.

          Making a scathing attack on the previous governments, the Chief Minister said that though his government is taking path breaking initiatives for public welfare in its initial days but his predecessors didn’t do such work even at the fag end of their tenure. He said that his government has in a few days done works which have not been accomplished in last 75 years. Bhagwant Mann said that he will continue to serve the people with the same passion and missionary zeal in coming times too.

          The Chief Minister said that people get elated with every passing day due to pro-people and growth oriented policies of the state government. Bhagwant Mann said that people of Punjab have bestowed huge responsibility on him and he will discharge this zealously. “People of Punjab are very happy since formation of our government as with dawn of every day deserving people get the jobs and corrupt ones get jail”, he added.

          In his address Revenue Minister Brahm Shankar Jimpa welcomed the Chief Minister. He also congratulated the newly recruited Patwaris for their selection in the department. Brahm Shankar Jimpa also informed about the revolutionary initiatives been taken by the department.

          On the occasion Financial Commissioner Revenue Anurag Aggarwal, Special Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Ravi Bhagat, Special Secretary Captain Karnail Singh and others were also present.