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Punjab CM MOURNS DEATH OF MARTYR CONSTABLE KULDEEP BAJWA

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9:

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday mourned the death of Punjab Police Constable Kuldeep Singh Bajwa, who attained martyrdom in line of duty at Phagwara, and announced Rs 2 crore to the family of martyr as a mark of respect for his supreme sacrifice for the country.

          The Chief Minister said that Constable Kuldeep Bajwa had attained martyrdom while performing his duty at Phagwara.  He said that out of this Rs 2 crore, Rs 1 crore will be given as ex-gratia by the state government whereas another payment of insurance cover worth Rs 1 crore will be made by the HDFC bank. Bhagwant Mann said that this initiative is in recognition of the immense contribution of this son of soil towards maintaining law and order in the state.

          Meanwhile, the Chief Minister reiterated that the state government is duty bound to help the families of the soldiers who sacrifice their life at the altar of the motherland.

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MAKHAN KANG MURDER CASE: PUNJAB POLICE’S AGTF IN JOINT OP WITH CENTRAL AGENCIES & ATS MAHARASHTRA ARRESTS THREE KEY OPERATIVES OF GANGSTER SONU KHATRI FROM MAHARASHTRA

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IEP CHANDIGARH, January 9      

     The ongoing drive against anti-social elements launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann achieved a major breakthrough after Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police in a joint operation with central agencies and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Monday arrested three key operatives of Gangster Rajesh Kumar alias Sonu Khatri for their direct involvement in Makhan Kang Murder Case, which took place in Nawanshahr in March 2022. The trio was arrested from Ambilvali in district Thane in Maharashtra.          Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav identified the arrested accused persons as Amandeep Kumar alias Rancho, Shivam alias Avtar alias Tara and Gurmukh Singh alias Gora, all resident of SBS Nagar. All the accused persons have a criminal history with a number of criminal cases pertaining to murder, attempt to murder, extortion, carjacking and under NDPS Act registered against them, he added.          Divulging details, DGP Gaurav Yadav said that using technical and human intelligence, AGTF headed by ADGP Promod Ban traced out the location of accused persons in Maharashtra, following which, a Police team led by DSP AGTF Rajan Parminder and Insp Pushpinder Singh was sent to Maharashtra under the supervision of AIG AGTF Sandeep Goel.          “The teams of Punjab Police’s AGTF in a well-coordinated operation with central agencies and ATS Maharashtra have arrested the trio accused persons from a hide-out at Om Sai Apartments in Thane of Maharashtra arranged by the Gangster Sonu Khatri,” he said.          The DGP said that with the arrest of these three key operatives of Gangster Sonu Khatri, the Punjab Police have got vital clues about the remaining absconding accused persons in the Makhan murder case.          He said that further interrogation of the arrested persons is expected to unveil the future criminal activities planned by Gangster Sonu Khatri.          Meanwhile, Punjab Police have procured four days of transit remand of the arrested accused persons after producing them at the local Court in Maharashtra.

Chandigarh, Punjab

VIGILANCE BUREAU ARRESTS THREE PRIVATE PERSONS FOR EXTORTION OF RS 1, 50,000 FROM GOVT OFFICIAL

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IEP Chandigarh January 9

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state has arrested three private persons accused for blackmailing a government official with the motive to extort money amounting to Rs 1, 50,000.          Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the state VB said the accused namely a property agent Umardeen, Saleem and a reporter of private channel Rupinder Kumar @ Dimple, all residents of Nabha, Patiala district have been arrested from Nabha on the complaint of registry clerk, Nabha tehsil, Rupinder Singh, a resident of Patiala.          Giving details he informed that the above said complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the accused Umardeen and his accomplices have been blackmailing him and demanding money Rs 5,00,000 from him in lieu of not complaining to the VB and making the video viral for accepting a bribe of Rs 500. The complainant clarified that he had not received any graft during the registry in which Umardeen was witness but was taking back Rs 500 in lieu of exchange of notes handed over to a person. Meanwhile, the accused shoot a video with his mobile with the intent to extort money from him. The complainant further alleged that the above said accused Umardeen has already taken Rs 50,000 from him as a first installment and the deal was struck at Rs. 2, 50,000.          After probing the complaint, a VB team from the flying squad Punjab laid a trap and accused Umardeen was arrested red handed while accepting extortion money Rs 1, 50,000 from the complainant as a second installment in the presence of two official witnesses. The VB team has also recovered Rs 40,000 from him out of Rs 50,000 which he had taken earlier from the complainant as a first instalment. Subsequently other co-accused in this case namely Saleem and Rupinder Kumar @ Dimple have also been arrested from Nabha.He further informed that a case FIR No. 02 dated 08-01-2023 under sections 419, 420, 384, 120-B of IPC and section 8 of Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered at VB police station, flying squad-1, Punjab at SAS Nagar. Further investigation in this case was under progress.

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CM ASKS MARKFED TO FURTHER LAUNCH AN AGGRESSIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN TO CAPTURE SIZEABLE CHUNK OF CONSUMER MARKET

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9 

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday asked the Markfed- the premier cooperative of the state, to further launch an aggressive marketing campaign to capture a sizable chunk of consumer market not only in the state but across the country and even abroad. The Chief Minister, who released the calendar of Markfed here today at his office in Punjab Civil Secretariat- I, said that it is the need of the hour to further strengthen the cooperative sector in the state. He asked the officers to further explore possibilities for popularizing the existing and new range of products manufactured by MARKFED. Bhagwant Mann said that since, the ‘Sohna’- a trusted household name known for its reliable products enjoy the confidence of millions of people thus it had vast potential for its growth. The Chief Minister said that the leading state cooperatives have a perceptible presence in the domestic market adding that ‘Sohna’ products have created a niche for its ever growing demand in the domestic as well as international market after having dominated the rural and regional market. Bhagwant Mann asserted that MARKFED has already left an impeccable imprint in the market with the quality food products like Ghee, Refined Oils, Sauces and Basmati Rice and others. He said that MARKFED must make endeavor to further develop an efficient marketing network to facilitate the sale of its premium products at the country’s leading malls, stores, outlets and mega markets besides tapping the unexplored potential of exports. The Chief Minister asked the officers to work out a time bound action plan to make the marketing of their products through launching suitable advertising cum marketing campaigns to boost their sales enormously. Bhagwant Mann said that the marketing team of MARKFED must further pull up their socks to turn the fortunes of this PSU to reach its zenith in marketing its wide range of time-tested and quality products. Congratulating the officers for releasing the calendar to mark the New Year, he asked them to render their services zealously.

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One IAS officer and 4 HCS officer transferred

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

Haryana Government has issued posting and transfer orders of one IAS and four HCS officers with immediate effect.

Sh. Ashok Khemka, Additional Chief Secretary, Science and Technology Department has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Archives Department.

Sh. Manav Malik, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Radaur has been posted as Inquiry Officer, State Agricultural Marketing Board.

Sh. Amit Kumar-II, Joint Director (Admn.), Tourism has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Radaur.

Sh. Mayank Bhardwaj, Estate Officer, HSVP, Kaithal and Kurukshetra has been posted as City Magistrate, Rewari.

Sh. Devendra Sharma, City Magistrate, Rewari has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Kalayat.          Sh. Virender Singh, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Badhra has been given an additional charge of CEO, Zila Parishad, Charkhi Dadri and CEO, DRDA, Charkhi Dadri.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Connectivity between villages is essential for development – Dushyant Chautala

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that robust “inter-village connectivity” is the mainstay of development. It is the endeavour of the State Government to improve this connectivity further so that smooth transport facility is ensured to the common people in the rural areas, he added.The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing a public meeting organized at Budauli village in Rewari district today.The Deputy Chief Minister said that the state government has taken forward the process of construction of various basic infrastructures in the state. To bring positive changes in the lives of the people of the state and to increase their income, it is necessary to improve the basic infrastructure. Four-lane inter-state connectivity has also been improved in the state, as good infrastructure is the backbone of the economy.The state government has constructed world class expressways and has done commendable work of connecting Haryana with other states. He stated that expressway projects across the state were completed on time. A better network of inter-state connectivity and highways has been laid in the state along with expressways.The Deputy Chief Minister said that in the recently concluded Panchayat elections, a large number of educated representatives have been elected which will give new impetus to rural development. Keeping in view the educational aspects, the panchayats will become partners of the government in providing better facilities in the rural areas.

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Education and agriculture development are the government’s key focus: Dushyant Chautala

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that the state government is working with the spirit of public service by giving concrete shape to the vision of Deen Bandhu Sir Chhotu Ram and Raja Nahar Singh. Today, remarkable steps are being taken in the direction of taking education and agriculture forward in the state.

The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing the gathering present at the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed Jat Dharamshala in Rewari city today. In the ceremony, the Deputy Chief Minister paid floral tributes to Deen Bandhu Sir Chhotu Ram and Maharaja Nahar Singh on their death anniversaries.

He congratulated all sections of the society on the inauguration of Jat Dharamshala and said that this Dharamshala will become an example of brotherhood for organizing social programmes.

Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that today the state government, while focusing on education, is making strenuous efforts to ensure that farmers are technically capable in the state.

Giving information about public welfare schemes of the government, he said that with the spirit of Antyodaya, families with an annual income of less than Rs. 1.80 lakhs under Parivar Pehchan Patra are being given direct benefits of the government schemes.

He added that the needy and the eligible beneficiaries are being provided employment on priority basis by eliminating the contractual practice in the state. Today youth are being benefited by connecting them with employment through online portals. The Deputy Chief Minister said that the present government is establishing new dimensions of development.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Complete the process of police verification of personnel: Hry CS

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IEP Chandigarh January 9

The Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal directed all Departments, Boards, Corporations and other entities of the State to complete the process of police verification of personnel who have been appointed without requisite police verification in the state.

Sh. Kaushal informed that the State Government has already instructed about verification of character and antecedents of candidates selected for appointment to civil posts under Haryana Government. He further directed entities of the State  to make references to the police department for verification of character and antecedent of candidates so that police verification can be carried out expeditiously.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Government committed to achieve the target of Measles and Rubella Elimination

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

Haryana Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Smt. G. Anupama said that as per the directions of the Government of India, the state government is committed to achieve the target of eradication of measles and rubella by December 2023 in all the districts.

Dr. G. Anupama said this today during the review meeting of the status of measles eradication target.

She apprised that the country has adopted the National Strategic Plan for Achieving and Sustaining Measles and Rubella Elimination, according to which, all children will be given 2 doses of the measles rubella vaccine by the age of 24 months and all districts should maintain a sensitive fever and rash surveillance as per the global surveillance benchmark to detect cases of measles and rubella”.

ACS, Health further instructed all Civil Surgeons to ensure that all Frontline workers ANMs, AWWs and ASHAs impart information on the 3 essential components of Health i.e. Immunization, Anemia and Nutrition whenever they interact with community. She further asked that civil surgeons to address the newly elected sarpanches in their districts and inform them about the various health programs in the state.

Sh. Prabhjot Singh, Mission Director, National Health Mission, Haryana, while sharing information said, “All districts were told to convene a District Task Force headed by the District Magistrate which will closely review the action plan with key performance indicators on a monthly basis to achieve MR elimination targets by third quarter of 2023, leaving 3-4 months to fill any gaps”.

Sh. Prabhjot Singh further said, “In view of the increased numbers of Measles cases being reported from various states of the country including Nuh and Palwal district of Haryana, Government of Haryana has decided to conduct Measles and Rubella Catch-up Campaign for administering an additional dose to all children from 9 months to 15 years to stop the transmission of the disease”.

The Department of Education was asked to spread awareness regarding immunization through rallies etc. and promote vaccination checks at the time of admission.

The meeting was attended by Sh. Sanjay Joon, Director General, Development & Panchayats Haryana, Dr Sonia Trikha-DGHS Haryana, Dr V.K Bansal-DGMCH, Dr. V.S Ahlawat-SEPIO, representatives of IMA, IAP, WHO and experts from PGI chandigarh and PGI Rohtak along with civil surgeons of all districts and other officials attended the meeting.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana decentralized PRIs powers: Chief Minister

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IEP Chandigarh, January 9

Haryana Chief Minister while addressing a press conference here today, announced the decentralization of the powers of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and giving more autonomy to these small governments to speed up the development works being done in rural areas. 

Sh. Manohar Lal further announced that from now onwards, the Sarpanches, and Chairman of Panchayat Samitis and Zilla Parishads can accord administrative approval for the development works up to Rs. 2 lakh at their level only. No tenders will be floated for all such works, said Sh. Manohar Lal. 

The Chief Minister informed that Junior Engineers can give technical approval for works up to Rs 2 lakh. Similarly, SDO can give technical approval for works ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. Short-term tenders will be floated for these works through Haryana Engineering Works Portal. 

Likewise, XEN will give technical approval for works ranging from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore. The technical approval for the works ranging from Rs 1 crore to Rs 2.5 crore will be given by the Superintending Engineer and the approval of the works above Rs 2.5 crore will be given by the Chief Engineer, informed Sh. Manohar Lal. 

He said that Gram Panchayats also have fixed deposits. Out of these deposits, up to Rs 50 lakh in a year or 10 percent of the deposits, whichever is higher, can be released by the Deputy Commissioner, for any required developmental works to be executed in the villages. 

“If more than this amount is to be released from these deposits, then the Deputy Commissioner will refer the matter to the State Government,” informed Sh. Manohar Lal. 

The Chief Minister informed that if any PRI falls short of the amount in executing their development works, then the additional amount of Rs 25 lakh given by the State Government will be directly released to the PRIs. However, Rural Development Department will get all the works done above Rs. 25 lakh, informed Sh. Manohar Lal. 

The Chief Minister said that the administrative approval for the work ranging from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore will be given by the Director, Rural Development Department, and technical approval will be given by XEN. 

Meanwhile, administrative approval for work ranging from Rs 1 crore to Rs 2.5 crore will be given by the Administrative Secretary of concerned department, while the technical approval for all such works ranging of the same amount will be given by the superintending Engineer. 

The Chief Minister further informed that administrative approval for the development work ranging from Rs 2.5 to Rs. 10 crore will be given by the concerned Minister, while the technical approval will be accorded by the Chief Engineer. 

He said that administrative approval for the works above Rs 10 crore will be sent to the Chief Minister for final approval, while the technical approval will be given by the Chief Engineer.

The Chief Minister informed that with this new system, the execution of development works will be done at a faster pace.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that the government allocates 7 percent of its revenue to PRIs and Municipal Bodies for development works according to the population size of villages and cities. However, 2 percent is kept in reserve so that additional funds can be provided to financially weak Panchayati Raj institutions and municipal bodies. 

Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Director General, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr. Amit Agarwal, Additional Director, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. Vivek Kalia also remained present on this occasion.