IEP Chandigarh , November 21
As many as 58 patients were examined during a free internal medicine, neuro surgery & ortho health check up camp by Ivy Hospital, Mohali at Rotary club, Rajpura .
A team of doctors including Dr. Jaspreet Singh Randhawa, Dr Munish, Dr Mukesh Kumar and Dietician Ekta gave consultation to the patients for their health related problems. During camp the free tests of ECG, BP, RBS, creatinine blood and cholesterol were also offered to the patients.
IEP SAS Nagar November 19
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Vinod Mahajan, one of the accused directors of Golden Projects Private Limited Jharmari, Tehsil Derabassi, who has been absconding since 2002.
Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the state VB said the above mentioned non banking financial entity was registered as a firm with the government in the year 1996 by four directors which included Rakesh Kant Syal from Panchkula, his wife Bimla Syal, Mrs Rumila Sinha from Panchkula and Vinod Mahajan resident of village Arifwala, Kapurthala, now residing at Panchkula.
Giving details of this case he informed that these directors had purchased 530 acres of agricultural land in tehsil Nurpur Bedi, Rupnagar district by misleading the investors to provide them ownerships in the said land. In addition to this, the above mentioned accused had assured the investors to provide them good returns in lieu of money collected from them.
He further added that the accused directors had not even developed the said land and not provided ownership rights to the investors. Besides this, investors have not be given post dated cheques as assured in the agreements with them.
The spokesperson further added that in this regard a case under section 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120-B of IPC and 7(2), 13(1), 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act had been registered at VB police station Patiala against the above mentioned four directors of the company.
He informed that the above accused Vinod Mahajan had been declared proclaimed offender by the competent court in the year 2002 and was evading arrest since then. The accused would be produced in the court. Further investigation in this case was under progress.
IEP Chandigarh, November 19
Haryana Government has notified the scheme Haryana Good Governance Award Scheme, 2022 (Haryana Sushasan Puraskaar Yojana, 2022) to honour excellent officials and officers of the state government. The notification of the scheme has been issued. Giving information in this regard, Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that the objective of this scheme is to promote good governance and to reward those employees who are contributing through their individual innovations and extraordinary efforts in the government schemes.
The first winner at the state level will get a cash prize of Rs. 51,000
Sh. Kaushal informed that the Good Governance Awards will be given at two levels i.e at state and district level. In the state level award, the winning team of individual employees or employees will be given first prize of Rs. 51,000 in cash, second prize of Rs. 31,000 and third prize of Rs. 21,000. Similarly, in the district level award, the first prize will be given a cash reward of Rs. 31,000, the second prize Rs. 21,000 and the third prize Rs. 11,000. In these awards, along with cash prize, trophy, appreciation certificate signed by the Chief Minister (whose copy will be kept in the service book of the employee) will also be given.
Maximum 10 awards at the state level, 3 awards each will be given at the district level for all the three positions
The Chief Secretary informed that according to the plan, a maximum of 10 awards will be given at the state level. There will be 2 prizes for first place, 3 prizes for second place and 5 prizes for third position. Similarly, for all the three ranks at the district level, 3 awards will be given in each district.
Employees doing remarkable work in economic, infrastructure and social sector or state flagship programmes can apply
Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal informed that on the occasion of Good Governance Day, on December 25, 2022, employees can apply for the Good Governance Award to be given to excellent officers and employees.
He informed that interested officers, employees or team of employees, who have done remarkable and innovative work in economic, infrastructure and social sector or State Flagship Programs may send their applications to their Head of Department/ Organization. The application will be scrutinized by the Head of the Department and thereafter forwarded to the concerned Administrative Secretaries with his recommendations. Administrative Secretaries will submit/upload the applications on “HaryanaGoodGovernanceAwards.haryana.gov.in” portal by November 30, 2022.
He informed that username and password will be sent to each administrative secretary by e-mail. Nominations received by the due date will be selected, screened and evaluated by external expert institutions. The final decision will be taken by the Empowered Committee with the approval of the Chief Minister.
Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal informed that the State Government has started the Haryana Good Governance Award Scheme, 2022, the scheme is applicable to all the employees of Group A , B , C and D including contractual employees and persons working under outsourcing policy in any Department , Board , Corporation , Statutory Authority, Mission, Society , Institute, University, Public Sector Undertaking, etc. under the Haryana Government which is owned and controlled by Government of Haryana, who have done extraordinary and innovative work in the specified fields and excluding Administrative Secretaries, HOD’s and AIS Officers.
IEP Chandigarh, November 19 –
Haryana Chief Minister today participated in the function to mark the celebrations of the 528th Prakash Utsav of the great Saint Baba Sri Chand Ji Maharaj held at Mandi, at Pehowa in Kurukshetra district.
At the function organised by Udasin Sri Brahma Akhara Sahib the Chief Minister announced the construction of a 20-bed hospital in Mandi Sahib after Baba Sri Chand Ji Maharaj. He said that Akhara Sahib will ensure the availability of land and the government will build a hospital and the responsibility of running this hospital will be handed over to Sri Brahma Akhara Sahib.
The chief minister while assuring to fulfil the other demands placed by the Akhara also said that the feasibility check will be done for laying a sewerage pipeline to improve the sewerage system in this area. He also announced the completion of interlocking work on both sides of the road to Gurdwara Sahib.
Addressing the devotees who came from across the state , the Chief Minister said that he was extremely fortunate to participate in the spiritual programme of Prakash Utsav of Baba Sri Chand Ji Maharaj.
He said India is a land of Rishi-Munis, Sadhus-Saints, Mahatmas and Gurus. All these great men delivered the message of truth, non-violence, love, unity, peace, harmony, kindness, compassion and charity to the entire human society.
He said that Baba Sri Chand Ji Maharaj, since his childhood, dedicated his entire life to serving society.
We will help in the welfare works being carried out by Udasin Shri Braham Akhara Sahib
The Chief Minister said that Udasin Shri Braham Akhara Sahib is doing a noble cause by organizing blood donation camps in schools, and hospitals, organising marriages of poor girls, sports competitions etc.
“I wholeheartedly appreciate Akhara Sahib for making a significant contribution to the welfare of humanity”, said Sh. Manohar Lal.
He said that whatever kind of cooperation is required from the state government in all these works, the government will provide the same.
The Chief Minister said that on April 24, a state-level function was organized on the historic land of Panipat to mark the 400th Prakash Parav of ‘Hind Ki Chadar Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’. Earlier, to mark the celebrations of the 550th Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and 350th Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, state-level programmes were also organized in the State,” shared the Chief Minister.
Sh. Manohar Lal said that Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was a brave soldier and a great saint. The state government is making constant efforts to preserve the memories of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur alive.
“To preserve the historical, religious and cultural heritage of his capital Lohgarh and to show it to the world, a Shaeedi Samarak and martial arts school is being built in Lohgarh in the name of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. Apart from this, an educational institute will also be opened here,” said the Chief Minister.
Let us build a drug-free society
The Chief Minister urged the Udasin Shri Braham Akhara Sahib and the Sangat present there to work together in the direction of building a society which is free from social evil like drugs.
“Today drug addiction is becoming a big problem and making the youth aware of this menace has become the need of the hour,” added Sh. Manohar Lal.
“The State Government always ensures stringent action against the drug peddlers by enacting strict laws, but the role of the society is equally important in bringing the youth on the right path. I urge you all to make the youth and their families aware of drug abuse. A good society can only be built by working together”, said Sh. Manohar Lal.
Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, S. Sandeep Singh, Baba Gurwinder Singh Maharaj, founder of Udasin Shri Braham Akhara Sahib, Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Bharat Bhushan Bharti and many saints and senior officers remained present on this occasion.
IEP Chandigarh, November 19
The International Gita Mahotsav (IGM)-2022 took off to a grand start today after Haryana Chief Minister inaugurated Saras Mela in Kurukshetra.
Addressing devotees the chief minister said that it was a historic occasion for the entire Haryana and the people who have come here to attend this grand festival. Never before has such a wonderful and grand opening of the Saras Mela taken place.
The chief minister later also met the artists and craftsmen amidst a wonderful confluence of dhol-nagadas, craftsmen and artists. He congratulated and extended best wishes to the people involved in the organising of this event.
Thereafter, the Chief Minister offered flowers on the replica of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita placed there and inaugurated the IGM-2022 by lighting the traditional lamp.
“Thousands of years ago, on the land of Kurukshetra, Lord Shri Krishna delivered an immortal message for humanity which is enshrined the holy Bhagavad Gita. The message and teachings preached by Lord Krishna still hold the same relevance as they did then. The message of Gita will be remembered for ages,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.
The Chief Minister said that celebrations of IGM-2022 are not limited to Kurukshetra only but this holy grand festival of Gita has been successfully celebrated at the international level also. Today it again this holy festival has begun with the inauguration of Saras Mela.
Devotees from all spheres to attend IGM-2022
The Chief Minister said that devotees from all over the country and abroad will attend IGM-2022. It is expected that in the post- COVID-19 pandemic times, devotees will be reaching in large numbers.
Along with this, artists, craftsmen, artisans and self-help groups from different provinces have reached the IGM-2022 to display their skills and products.
The Chief Minister said that this time a separate stall has been set up for the handicraft makers of Haryana, which has become a centre of attraction for foreign tourists. Such initiatives certainly provide employment to the local people along with giving a golden opportunity for the tourists to become familiar with Haryana’s culture. Foreign tourists from 25 countries are expected to visit the IGM-2022.
Passengers of Haryana Roadways to pay 50 percent fare only
The chief minister said that the passengers from 10 districts, travelling to IGM-2022 will get a 50 per cent concession in state transport buses from November 19 to December 6. People coming from Kurukshetra, Karnal, Panipat, Jind, Kaithal, Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Sonipat and Rohtak districts have been provided concession in bus fare on reaching Kurukshetra, he informed.
President to inaugurate IGM-2022 on November 29
The Chief Minister said that the main programme of IGM-2022 will formally begin on November 29 after the inauguration by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
He said that the President will be inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of many projects of the state. The IGM-2022 will continue till December 4, while the Saras Mela will end on December 6.
More than 600 shops set up in Saras Mela
The Chief Minister said that IGM-2022 is giving a glimpse of Saras Mela. More than 600 shops have been set up here. In these, shops displaying the creativity of 250 artisans, members of more than 100 self-help groups and others have been set up.
The extraordinary skills of craftsmen from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Gujarat to Assam can be seen in this Mela. IGM-2022 will certainly give us a glimpse of Mini India, added Sh. Manohar Lal.
MLA Thanesar, Sh. Subhash Sudha, Member Secretary, Kurukshetra Development Board, Sh. Vijay Singh Dahiya, Honorary Secretary, Kurukshetra Development Board, Sh. Madan Mohan Chhabra, other senior officers and dignitaries also remained present.
IEP Chandigarh, November 19
A seminar on ‘Cyber-Security, Drones and Haryana IT Scenario’ was organized by ‘Haryana IAS Officers’ Association’ here today. Speaking on the occasion, Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that the state government has made significant progress in the field of information technology, but the IAS officers need to upgrade their skills in this field from time to time. Appreciating the working style of the officers, he said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi himself has described the IAS officers of the country as hardworking and said that these people are strong pillars of unity and integrity of the nation.
In the seminar, Sh. S.S. Sharma, Director of Operations, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), discussed in detail the importance of cyber-security in the present times. He said that some anti-social elements are doing cyber-attacks on the service and security of our country, about which everyone needs to be aware and cautious. He stated that today most of the cyber-attacks are happening on our defence data which is considered very important and sensitive for the security of the country, hackers are stealing our invaluable information and tampering with it. He also said that cyber-criminals have an eye on the health data of our country.
While discussing the topics of cyber-attacks on personal data and prevention from national and international level, Sh. Sharma said that cyber-security has become a challenge in every department of the country today. He said that 80 percent of the hackers are from the interior of the country only, who hack the data. He has suggested that at least 2-3 skilled employees should be recruited in each department for ensuring cyber-security. Citing various examples of cyber-attacks, he cautioned the officers to be vigilant about the security of the data.
While presenting the presentation on ‘IT Scenario in Haryana’, Haryana’s Additional Chief Secretary, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Department, Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan said that the state government is implementing government services and schemes with the spirit of Antyodaya through the help of information technology. He said that efforts are being made to reach the last person standing in the queue. He discussed the vision of the Haryana government, the need for digital governance along with the IT initiatives taken to implement the schemes with the central government at the earliest, the flagship initiatives of the government, the efforts being made for good governance, the role of the IT department, the importance of the ICT structure. Apart from strengthening, detailed information was given about future plans.
Sh. TL Satyaprakash, CEO of ‘Drone Imaging and Information System of Haryana Limited’ discussed in detail about the works of survey, girdawari and images taken by the Haryana government through drone technology. He informed that through DRIISHYA (Drone Imaging Information Services of Haryana) the state government is using drones to take images of various areas. He informed that now the work is being done with speed and precision on various projects of the state by taking images through drones. He explained in detail about mapping of Khanak-mines, town and country planning, Faridabad, high power tension line of Daulatabad, Karnal during floods and the use of images taken related to heritage site Rakhigarhi and Saraswati River.
At the beginning of the seminar, Secretary of ‘Haryana IAS Officers Association’ and Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister of Haryana and Director General of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal welcomed the guests and said that this is the third session of the association after Covid-19. He said that through such events where the IAS officers get to meet each other and also exchange thoughts on various important topics.
On this occasion, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, besides various IAS officers of Haryana Cadre were present.
IEP Chandigarh, November 19
Sayyid Nawaf Barghash Said (Member of the Royal Family, Sultanate of Oman) today met Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding areas of cooperation between Haryana and the Sultanate of Oman.
Sh. Manohar Lal also discussed other pivotal issues including the export of Basmati Rice and employment opportunities in the Industry for skilled manpower of the State. Besides this, detailed discussions were also held on increasing investment and trade.
The Chief Minister said that the state government aims to provide employment opportunities to the youth in foreign countries by imparting skill training to them in various fields.
To achieve this target along with attracting foreign investment and increasing trade in Haryana, Foreign Cooperation Department has been set up in the states, added Sh. Manohar Lal.
Haryana has established the Haryana Export Promotion Council and Haryana Overseas Placement Cell under Foreign Cooperation Department for engagement with Foreign Nations. This department will do export promotion in association with Export Promotion Council and HAFED, shared the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister also presented Shrimad Bhagavad Gita to Sayyid Nawaf Barghash Said.
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V Umashankar, Former Chief Secretary, Sh. Vijai Vardhan, Advisor Foreign Cooperation Department, Sh. Pawan Chaudhary and Industrialist of Oman, Sh. Monish Behl also remained present on this occasion.
IEP Chandigarh, November 19
Lok Sabha Speaker, Sh. Om Birla and Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated a light and sound show at the Virat Swaroop of Lord Krishna at Jyotisar, the birthplace of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.The Lok Sabha Speaker was left mesmerized on seeing this wonderful sight. He appreciated this step taken by Haryana government to promote spirituality through this Virat Swaroop. He said that this is a good initiative of the Haryana government to develop historical places as pilgrimage sites. In the same way these places can be developed as major pilgrimage sites. He congratulated Haryana Chief Minister for this commendable work.On this occasion, Sh. Manohar Lal welcomed and felicitated Lok Sabha Speaker on his arrival at the holy Jyotisar pilgrimage.He said that it is a matter of good fortune for him that the Speaker of the Lok Sabha himself has arrived to inaugurate this magnificent light and sound show at Jyotisar Tirth.The Chief Minister said that a Viraat Swaroop of Lord Shri Krishna has been installed at Jyotisar Tirth at a cost of more than Rs 10 crore. A 3-D projection mapping light show has been started at this venue. Meanwhile, the state-of-the-art technology has been used to present this 24-minute show. 30,000 lumens projector, laser technology, lights and latest sound system have been used in this. With this latest technology devotees can have a wonderful darshan of Lord Shri Krishna’s Virat Swaroop. Along with this, beautiful fire technology system has also been used, which makes this light and sound show even more spectacular.The Chief Minister said that soon the time of this light and sound show will be fixed for the general public.6 museums being built in JyotisarThe Chief Minister said that 6 museums will be built at Jyotisar. Episodes related to Mahabharata, Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Kurukshetra and 48 Kos will be shown virtually in these museums. For this, state-of-the-art technology like Augmented Reality, Holographic Image, Robotic and Drone etc. will be used. These stories and episodes will be changed after a fixed time so that once anyone has seen it and comes back again, he will get to see new episodes.On this occasion, Tourism Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal, MP Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, MP, Sh. Rattan Lal Kataria, MLA, Sh. Subhash Sudha, Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, Sant Murari Bapu and other senior officials remained present.
IEP Chandigarh November 19
Lok Sabha Speaker, Sh. Om Birla said that the message of the holy books, Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita from the holy land of Kurukshetra will reverberate across the world.
“This message of Humanity and Communal love and brotherhood will also serve to show the spiritual culture of India. This wonderful confluence has been seen in Sri Ram Katha recited by Saint Morari Bapu at the International Gita Mahotsav (IGM)-2022. The entire society will also get positive energy from this and will certainly be inspired,” said Sh. Birla.
The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said this the discourses of saints like Saint Morari Bapu at Gita Sthali Kurukshetra are like a blessing for the entire humanity.
The Lok Sabha Speaker and Chief Minister shared these views while speaking at the inauguration of the nine-day Shri Ram Katha organized by Geeta Gian Sansthanam at the IGM-2022 in the late evening on Saturday.
Sh. Birla said that the message of India’s spiritual culture has been reaching across the world from Kurukshetra, the land of sages.
Reciting Shri Ram Katha in this spiritual land of Kurukshetra is a wonderful and historical moment, he added.
The Chief Minister said that it is a fortunate day for the entire Haryana that Shri Ram Katha is being recited on the auspicious occasion of IGM-2022.
On the one hand, grand programmes are being organized regarding the teachings of the holy book Gita, while on the other hand Shri Ram Katha will be recited by Saint Morari Bapu and the essence of the life of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram will reach the entire society.
“We should imbibe the teachings of saints in life. Through this story, people will also get inspiration to discharge their duty towards humanity, added Sh. Manohar Lal.
Appealing to the people of the society, the Chief Minister said that the young generation is moving towards drugs. That’s why every citizen of society should come together to fight this social evil.
Geeta Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, MP, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, MLA, Sh. Subhash Sudha, Political Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar, Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Sh. Bharat Bhushan Bharti also remained present during the Shri Ram Katha.
Says, Mann Government committed to provide a level playing field to all eligible bus operators
Chandigarh, November 19:
Taking note of the reports of favouritism in making bus timetable, Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar asked the officials of the transport department that favouritism in making bus time-table should not be tolerated at any cost.
Asking Secretary Transport to constitute a committee to look into the matter, the Transport Minister said, all the matters related to making the bus time-table will be re-examined. He said that if any favoritism is found for, big bus operators or big politicians operating buses in issuing time-table, strict action should be taken against the concerned officials and employees as per the law immediately.
The Cabinet Minister said, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led government has vowed to eradicate corruption and bus mafia in Punjab. Therefore, erring officials favoring big bus operators and big political families plying buses instead of not giving space to the deserving and eligible small bus operators in the bus time-table, will not be tolerated at any cost and should be strictly dealt with.
Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar informed that he received reports of favouritism in recently issued bus time-tables. He also reprimanded the concerned officials to desist from such activities, saying that any officer or employee found guilty in this case will not be spared.
