Category Archives: Chandigarh

MANN GOVERNMENT RELEASES RS 77.65 CRORE TO 57829 CONSTRUCTION WORKERS DURING PAST 11 MONTHS: ANMOL GAGAN MANN

IEP Chandigarh, February 27    

      The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is constantly striving for the welfare of every section of the state. Working in this direction, Labour, Grievance Redressal, Investment Promotion, Tourism and Cultural Affairs, and Hospitality Minister Ms Anmol Gagan Mann said that the state government has released Rs.77.65 crore to 57,829 registered construction workers under various constructions worker welfare schemes during past 11 months through the Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board.          Giving more information in this regard, the minister said that the state government has already increased the minimum wages of unskilled workers from Rs. 9192 to Rs. 9907, while the minimum wages of semi-skilled workers has been increased from Rs. 9972 to Rs. 10687. Apart from this, the wages of skilled workers have been increased from Rs. 10869 to Rs. 11584 and the wages of highly skilled workers have been increased from Rs. 11901 to Rs. 12616.          Apart from this, minister further informed that a mobile app “Punjab Kirti Sahayak” has already been launched with the aim of providing great convenience to the construction workers. She said that with this mobile app, the construction worker need not go to the Suvidha Centre, instead, he/she can get himself registered using his mobile phone and take advantage of the welfare schemes of the government, saving him from the loss of his daily wages.          The minister appealed the construction workers to register themselves through “Punjab Kirti Sahayak” and become beneficiaries of the construction workers welfare schemes of the state government. 

AGRICULTURE MINISTER DISCUSSES AGRICULTURAL POLICY AND FARMERS ISSUES WITH BKU REPRESENTATIVES

IEP Chandigarh, February 27     

     Punjab Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal today held discussions with the representatives of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan) regarding farmers issues of Punjab and the new agriculture policy.          In the meeting held at Punjab Bhawan, representatives of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan) Mr. Joginder Singh Ugrahan, Mr. Sukhdev Singh Kokri and Mr. Jhanda Singh gave suggestions regarding agriculture policy. Pointing towards three main objectives, the farmers leaders said, there should be no unfair distribution of land and agricultural equipment, usury should be abolished and all round development of three main resources of agriculture such as water, land and human labour should be ensured. Submitting 39 points for resolving at the government level, the BKU representatives said that due to lack of will power of the previous dispensations, the state of Punjab is facing a deep agrarian crisis.          Mr. Dhaliwal reiterated, Mann government was fully committed to implement Pro-Punjab agriculture model, consequently, the work of drafting agriculture policy of Punjab has been initiated in just eleven months, and we are fully committed to implement it in a true spirit. The Agriculture Minister further added, agriculture issues such as water, electricity, pesticides, fertiliser control are the subject of the state government.          He said, the issues suggested by the farmers union would be considered by the committee constituted for drafting Punjab Agriculture Policy, and their points would also be shared with the public for further discussion. In this series, suggestions of about 8500 farmers have been taken for agriculture policy during the first ever government-farmers milni. Said the Cabinet Minister, adding that the Punjab government has opened the way for the international market for Basmati of the state by banning 10 agricultural pesticides, which has directly benefited the farmers. He said, the draft agriculture policy of Punjab would be placed before the people of the state by March 31, 2023 to ensure that economic condition of the farmers could be improved by implementing the pro-Punjab agriculture model.          The Prominent amongst others who were present in the meeting included Principal Secretary Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Mr. Sumer Singh Gurjar, Secretary Mr. Dr. Arshdeep Singh Thind, Director Dr. Gurvinder Singh, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana Vice Chancellor Dr. Satveer Singh Gosal, Punjab State Farmers and Agricultural Workers Commission Chairman Mr. Sukhpal Singh and OSD Dr. Devendra Tiwari.

PUNJAB HEALTH MINISTER FLAGS-OFF 11 AWARENESS VANS TO SENSITISE PEOPLE ABOUT HIV/AIDS

IEP Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, February 27

          With an aim to spread awareness about the HIV/AIDS, sensitise people and provide adequate treatment to the infected people, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Dr Balbir Singh on Monday flagged off 11 awareness vans from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Science at Phase-6, Mohali. This one month long HIV/AIDS public awareness campaign was jointly initiated by the Punjab State AIDS Control Society and Health and Family Welfare Department.

          These IEC (Information, Education and Communication) awareness vans are equipped with LEDs to exhibit Audio-Visual awareness films to the people, while printed material will also be distributed among them. Lab technicians and counsellors have been specially assigned with these vans, who will conduct free HIV/AIDS tests of the people at their doorstep.

          Divulging more details, Dr Balbir Singh said that these 11 special awareness vans will visit different villages of all the districts in Punjab to sensitise people about this deadly disease— which is preventable but not curable. Each van will cover 4-5 villages daily and these vans will cover as many as 1650 villages in a month, he added.

          He said that apart from conducting tests, showing audio-visual awareness films and distributing printed material to sensitise the people about this disease, Theatre artists will also perform Nukkad Nataks at villages to create awareness. “HIV/AIDS can be avoided by being aware and taking some precautions,” he said, adding that due to lack of information, people fall prey to this disease.

          Dr Balbir Singh has appealed to people to take maximum advantage of these vans and get themselves tested to check their HIV status.

          He said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government is committed to provide world-class healthcare facilities to the people of the state.

           Project Director of Punjab State AIDS Control Society Pradeep Kumar Agarwal, Director Health Services Punjab Dr Ranjit Singh, Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Science Director Principal Dr Babneet Bharti, Additional Project Director of Punjab State AIDS Control Society Dr Bobby Gulati and Civil Surgeon Mohali Dr Adarshpal Kaur were among other officials, who were present on the occasion.

Renovation of EWS houses built in  Ansal City should be completed at the earliest, says CM

IEP Chandigarh, February 27

Haryana Chief Minister visited Ansal City, Karnal on Monday and conducted a surprise inspection of the EWS  houses built by the Housing Board. during this, Sh. Manohar Lal took stock of the houses and directed the officers concerned to ensure the completion of the repair work of these houses at the earliest. the Chief Minister also heard the grievances of the residents of Ansal City.

The Chief Minister said that according to the State Government’s policy, there is a provision to construct houses for those belonging to the EWS category. Under this, houses have been built in Ansal City, Alpha City, CHD City and Narsi Village, but most of them are lying vacant for a long time.

Sh. Manohar Lal said directed the Executive Engineer of the Housing Board to prepare a proposal to repair these houses and started the same by completing the renovation work at Ansal City and this work should be completed by March 20. After this, the e-auction of these houses will be done by the government, he added.

During the inspection, Ms. Deeksha Malik, Executive Engineer, Housing Board apprised the Chief Minister that 146 houses in Ansal City, 1012 in CHD City, 606 in Alpha City and 179 in Narsi Village have been built by the Housing Board.

She assured the Chief Minister that the repair work of the houses built in Ansal City would be completed at the earliest. She further informed that as per the State Government policy, 20 percent area is reserved for the housing society, of this 20 percent, 10 percent belongs to the Housing Board, and the other 10 belongs to the private colonizers, who allocate plots/houses to the poor at a cheaper rate.

Mayor, Smt. Renu Bala Gupta, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Anish Yadav, Superintendent of Police, Sh. Ganga Ram Punia and other officers also remained present on this occasion.

State government committed to ensure safety of Gauvansh

IEP Chandigarh, February 27

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that strict action will be taken against those found involved in the unfortunate case of death of bovines at Phoosgarh gaushala, Karnal. The Chief Minister said this during his visit to the Phoosgarh gaushala on Monday.
 
He said that an investigation is underway in the case and the probe has revealed facts that the accused have fed poisonous substance to the cattle. Four accused have been arrested and the absconding accused will also be arrested soon, he added.

The Chief Minister said that it is being suspected that the accused were carrying out this incident in connivance with those who trade in dead animals. Though investigation is still going on in the matter and no one will be spared, he added.
 
Directs municipal corporation for fodder and care of cattle
 
The Chief Minister gave instructions to Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad, Sh. Gaurav Kumar regarding the care of cattle in Phoosgarh gaushala. He said that complete arrangements should be made for fodder for the cattle. Along with this, health check-up of cattle should also be ensured from time to time. He gave directions to the officials of the municipal corporation regarding the boundary wall of the gaushala.
 
On the occasion, Mayor, Smt. Renu Bala Gupta, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Anish Yadav, Superintendent of Police, Sh. Ganga Ram Punia, Zila Parishad CEO, Sh. Gaurav Kumar and other senior officers were present.

Preparations for Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting finalised

IEP Chandigarh, February 27

The preparations for the Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting of G-20 countries to be held in Haryana’s Gurugram; from March 1 to 4 have been finalised. Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal is reviewing and continuously monitoring the department-wise preparations for the programme. Regarding the G-20 Summit meetings, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has said that during this time all the states should showcase their rich culture and better aspects; to create a good image of India in the minds of the foreign guests coming for the summit.

In this summit, Haryana will present its tradition of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’. Regarding this event, G-20 logos will be displayed at about 100 public places in Gurugram. Along with this, Metro Pillars, National Highway and various buildings will also be illuminated.

Adequate arrangements have also been made for the accommodation of the delegates participating in the summit, along with cleanliness, plantation and security of the places related to the event and for tours of Museo Camera, Sultanpur Lake, Biodiversity Park, Cyber Hub, Taoru’s Car Museum, Pratapgarh Farm etc. Museo Camera will feature an exhibition on India’s journey of photography over the last 75 years by 42 leading photographers.

During the visit of the foreign delegation, the functioning of women self-help groups of Haryana will be displayed at Sultanpur Lake. Focusing on the International Year of Millet, the guests will be welcomed with millet products, traditional Haryanvi turban and tilak.

Notably, the G-20 was established in 1999 as a forum to discuss global economic and financial issues; following the Asian financial crisis. In the wake of the global economic and financial crisis of 2007, the G-20 was upgraded to the level of heads of state/government and in 2009 it was designated as the premier forum for international economic cooperation.

It plays an important role in determining and strengthening the global structure and governance on all major international economic issues. Initially the G20 focused on macroeconomic issues, but later expanded its agenda to include trade, sustainable development, health, agriculture, energy, environment, climate change and anti-corruption.

India will chair the G-20 from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023. For India, the G-20 chairmanship marks the beginning of the ‘Amrit Kaal’, which begins on August 15, 2022, the 75th anniversary of Independence; in its vision for a futuristic, prosperous, inclusive and developed society, characterized by a human-centred approach; for a period of 25 years till the centenary of independence.
 

Female jail warder arrested red handed taking bribe of Rs 10,000

IEP Chandigarh February 27

A team of Anti Corruption Bureau, Haryana has arrested a female jail warder posted in Neemka Jail, Faridabad red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs.10,000. The accused jail warder had demanded a bribe in lieu of providing facilities to a female captive.

            While giving this information here today, a spokesperson of the Anti Corruption Bureau said that Jitendra Dhankhar, a resident of Sector-2 Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, in his complaint to the bureau, alleged that accused female jail warder Sudesh was demanding a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant in lieu of providing facilities to his relative Neha who was lodged in the jail.

                  Jitendra Dhankhar gave this information to the Anti Corruption Bureau. After verifying the facts, a bureau team led by DSP Meena Kumari constituted that reached Neemka Jail. Complainant Jitendra contacted the accused jail warder over the phone. As soon as the accused took the bribe amount, the bureau team arrested her red handed accepting Rs10,000.

                       The Anti-Corruption Bureau team has started investigation by registering a case against the accused female jail warder under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

100 examined in health checkup camp

IEP Chandigarh, February 26

As many as 100 people were examined during Max Hospital Mohali free multi-speciality health checkup camp at Anaya Hospital & Diagnostics Centre, Kaithal today.

During camp a team of Max Hospital doctors examined the patients for their cccardiac, orthopaedics and gynaecology related health problems. The free tests of blood pressure, random blood sugar and ECG were also offered during the occasion. 

During camp the doctors also shared tips to stay healthy and fit.

Ashmah International School organised Adventure Fest

IEP Mohali, February

Ashmah International School, Sector 70 organised Adventure Fest at its campus .The students engaged in a multitude of activities ranging from Zipline, Hopscotch, Tarzan swing, Commando Net, Rappelling, Burma bridge, Tug of war to Double rope walking etc. The main reason behind organizing this competition was to nurture the intrinsic qualities of students and remove the fear of stage among students, which helps in personality development. The competition also included Dance, Song, Mad Ads and Storytelling performances. The students sang songs and enthralled the audience with their scintillating performances. Many students displayed their talents by dancing on entertaining music and left the audience spellbound. The Judges had a brainstorming session over the neck to neck performances to come to their judgement.

School Principal Suchi Grovar  said at the moment that ad sports for students are highly motivational and practical which are unlikely to be seen from the normal classroom environment. Adventure aims at increasing productivity, encourages students to work in different working environment, it builds team spirit, friendship and trust amongst each other.  According to her, students also learn the skills and values like friendship and companionship, cooperation and teamwork skills, leadership skills, respect for team mates, social interaction skills, physical skills, self-esteem, self-discipline, patience and persistence etc by participating in such activities.

Lawrance school students win 5 medals in National KickBoxing Championship

IEP Mohali , February 26

Daksh Sharma from Lawrance Public Senior Secondary School, Mohali has won a gold medal in 62 kg category at National KickBoxing Championship which was organized by Kick Boxing Federation of India at New Delhi. Other school students who excelled in championship are;  Samreen Kaur and Parth Sharma both silver medalists in 48 kg , Sarim Khan bronze medalist in 46 kg and Aaryan bronze medalist in 54 kg category.

Meanwhile another student Ekam Kaur Brar from Class VII also brought laurels to school by winning bronze medal at Gymnastic Federation of India’s Sub Junior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship 2023 at Kolkata.