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Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh celebrates its 102-foundation day

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IEP Chandigarh

Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) Chandigarh, today celebrated its 102-foundation day in the presence of Shri Dharam Pal, IAS, Advisor to the Administrator, Chandigarh. Ms. Hargunjit Kaur, IAS, Secretary Industries, Chandigarh Administration and Shri Amandeep Singh Bhatti, Additional Secretary, Technical Education also graced the occasion with their presence.

The event started with Prof. Baldev Setia, Director, PEC, welcoming all the esteemed guests and offering all the members present and to all the PEC family around the world a very warm congratulations on completing such glorious years of education rooted in creativity, values and intellectual curiosity.

Shri Dharam Pal, Advisor to the Administrator congratulated all the members present on the 102 Foundation Day of Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) Chandigarh, on this momentous day he launched the new Tagline “TRADITION WE TRUST, EXCELLENCE WE ENVISION” of PEC followed by a cake cutting ceremony.

The session progressed with a detailed presentation on “PEC Upgradation to CFTI Indian Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology” by Prof. Baldev Setia, Director PEC. He apprised the audience of the rich history of PEC, its role in nation building and the need to upgrade PEC to a CFTI.  He mentioned that PEC is one of the oldest engineering institutes in the country and has a proud legacy of a great institution. He also highlighted that all states of India have at least one CFTI, Chandigarh being the largest UT also needs a CFTI and that can be PEC. The presentation concluded with a proposal for a befitting conversion of PEC  into a CFTI/Institution of National Importance as the Institution already fulfils all the measures. He focused on the fact that conversion of PEC into a CFTI will add to its brand value, give more financial autonomy, enhance research outcomes both quantitatively and qualitatively and above all increase its global presence.

Shri Dharam Pal, Advisor to the Administrator considering the rich legacy of PEC and the fact that it is a national brand of technical education, extended full support from UT Administration to upgrade PEC into a CFTI. He mentioned that PEC and UT administration are on the same page to convert PEC into a CFTI/Institution of National Importance. 

Chandigarh, Haryana

Medium-term expenditure fund of Rs 8700 crore created to make Haryana a developed state of the 21st century, says Khattar

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IEP Chandigarh, November 9

Since 2014, the Double engine government has certainly doubled Haryana’s growth pace. In all these eight years, the State has not only set a record in terms of implementing several first-of-its-kind development reforms but has also placed Haryana as one of the prominent state of the country in terms of infrastructural development.

        The credit for this success certainly goes to the visionary thinking of the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal. The Chief Minister not only increased the fund allocation for the development of infrastructure but set up various new developmental projects so as to ensure the holistic development of Haryana.

        “We don’t just promise, we deliver. Our government is giving special focus to the overall development of the state by bringing in radical changes. In today’s era, Haryana has become prominent state of the country in terms of infrastructural development,” believes Sh. Manohar Lal.

        The Chief Minister, who is also the Finance Minister of Haryana, while bringing in a policy change had created a Medium Term Expenditure Reserve Fund of Rs 8,700 crore so as to ensure the smooth execution of long-term projects.

        The budget allocation is done on an annual basis and many projects are of long duration, which takes more than a year to complete. Our government has accepted the fact that many projects, especially those related to infrastructure, require continuous support of budget. Therefore, a Reserve Fund has been created for such projects by making provision for medium-term expenditure structure to avoid delay in the completion of projects due to budget allocation on annual basis, says Sh. Manohar Lal.

59 ROBs and RUBs already constructed, 40 in progress

        From time to time, the Manohar Lal-led government is ensuring the construction of Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) or Railway Under Bridges (RUBs). In the last 8 years, railway mapping has been done and such places have been identified where there is a need for ROB / RUB. During the tenure of the present State Government, 59 ROBs or RUBs have been constructed and construction of 40 ROBs / RUBs is in progress.

Roads to prosperity

        The Chief Minister firmly believes that the economic development of any state clearly depends on the connectivity of its regions, while realizing the same the State Government has taken concrete steps to strengthen the road network across the State. Whatever projects Haryana has proposed to the Central government, the Centre has immediately shown the green signal to the same.

        Till now, 17 new National Highways have been declared in Haryana, out of which work on 7 has been completed and work on 10 is in progress. Not only this, 18,470 km of roads have been improved with an investment of Rs 7717 crore.

Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor to come up at a cost of Rs 5,618 crore

The Regional Rapid Transit System Connectivity project between Sarai Kale khan-Karnal and Sarai-Kale khan to Alwar Rajasthan border was started at a cost of about Rs.70,000 crores. The foundation stone of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor has also been laid for Palwal– Sonipat and Sohna–Manesar at a cost of Rs 5,618 crore.

        The work of the elevated railway line has also started in Kurukshetra, the country’s first elevated railway line built in Rohtak. To ease the traffic around Delhi, Kundli-Manesar-Palwal and Kundli-Ghaziabad-Palwal Expressways were built, on which traffic has started. Besides this traffic movement has also started on Sonipat – Jind railway line and work on Rohtak – Meham – Hansi and Karnal Yamunanagar railway lines have been started.

        The Delhi Metro extension has also been approved from Narela to Kundli, Sonepat HUDA City Center Railway Station Sector-22, Cyber City Faridabad and Gurugram and Rejangla Chowk to Sector-21 Dwarka. Ring roads of Ambala and Bhiwani and bypasses of Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Pinjore and Jind towns have been constructed by the State Government in the last 8 years.

Haryana progresses to become a developed state

        With the pace at Haryana steering towards growth during the tenure of the Manohar Lal government, it would not be wrong to say that it will become a developed and prosperous state of the 21st century. The State Government further aims to ensure holistic development while working on the motto of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Saba Vishwas.

Chandigarh

National Legal Services Day celebrated

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IEP Chandigarh, November 9

Haryana State Legal Services Authority today celebrated National Legal Services Day by creating awareness amongst Students about the significance of legal services day as well as legal services being rendered by legal services authorities.

        Sh. Subhas Mehla, District and Sessions Judge-cum-Member Secretary, Haryana State Legal Services Authority was present in the event and addressed the gathering about the role of legal services institutions in accessing justice through various Alternative Disputes Resolutions available for resolving legal issues including Free Legal Aid, Mediation, Lok Adalats etc.

        During event, competitions i.e. Quiz, Debate, Slogan writing were organized amongst the students of Devi Dayal College of Law, Barwala. More than 50 students have participated in the aforesaid competitions.

        Dr. Puja Jaiswal, Faculty Law, Army Institute of Law, Mohali, Ms. Sampreet Kaur, CJM-cum-Secretary, DLSA, Panchkula and Ms. Neha Gupta, Advocate, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh graced the event as jury members. Cultural events were also presented by team of Haryana Kala Parishad.

        Haryana State Legal Services Authority has acknowledged the winners by giving trophies and certificates to them. That apart, more than 150 students and co-ordinators of different legal literacy clubs have attended the event including Panel Advocates of District Legal Services Authority, Panchkula.

Chandigarh, Punjab

BONANZA FOR PREGNANT WOMEN FROM MANN GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

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IEP Chandigarh, November 9

          The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has distributed Rs. 10.40 crore to the pregnant women and lactating mothers to improve the nutrition and health status.

          Giving more information in this regard, Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development Department Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the government is continuously working to improve the nutrition and health status of pregnant women and lactating mothers. She said that under this scheme, there are a total of 60912 women beneficiaries in the state, to whom 10.40 crores have been distributed so far and the state government has reserved a budget of 36.60 crores for this scheme.

          Dr. Baljit Kaur further said that earlier benefit of Rs. 5000/- was given in three installments (Rs. 1000+2000+2000) to women aged 19 years and above on the birth of their first living child Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. But April 2022 will be given in two installments of five thousand rupees under maternity benefit to women belonging to socially and economically weaker sections of the society. This assistance is given to pregnant women and lactating mothers to uplift their nutritional and health status subject to fulfillment of special conditions.

Dr.  Baljit Kaur said that under this scheme earlier benefit of 5000 rupees was given in three installments, which after April 2022 will be given in two installments of five thousand rupees under maternity benefit to women belonging to socially and economically backward sections of the society.  First installment Rs.3000/- on registration of pregnancy and at least Anganwadi before birth a check-up at the Center (AWC) within 6 months from the date of LMP on identification of health facilities approved by the State/UT and second installment of Rs.2000/- on birth of child.  Registration is eligible when the child receives the first dose of BCG, OPV, DPT and Hepatitis-B or equivalent.

          The Minister added that the financial assistance is credited directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, which were being linked with Aadhaar

Chandigarh

MANN GOVERNMENT RELEASES GRANT WORTH RS.23 CRORES FOR IMPROVING GOVT. SCHOOLS’ INFRA

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IEP Chandigarh, November 9

In order to provide better basic amenities in government schools, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab government has released grant worth around Rs.23 crore.

Giving further details, School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that more than Rs.12 crore will be incurred for the construction of state-of-the-art additional classrooms, libraries, art & craft rooms and toilets, while an additional grant of over Rs.10 crore has also been released to continue ongoing works. Further elaborating, the Cabinet Minister said that Rs.81.81 lakh for District Amritsar, Rs.44 lakh for Barnala, Rs.30 lakh for Bathinda, Rs.24.68 lakh for Faridkot, Rs.8.44 lakh for Fatehgarh Sahib, Rs.1.35 crore for Fazilka, Rs.1.21 crore for Ferozepur, Rs.67 lakh for Gurdaspur, Rs.43 lakh for Hoshiarpur, Rs.58 lakh for Jalandhar, Rs.86.76 lakh for Kapurthala, Rs.64.60 lakh for Ludhiana, Rs.24.92 lakh for Malerkotla, Rs.18.80 lakh for Mansa, Rs.31.67 lakh for Moga, Rs.65.23 lakh for Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Rs.27.50 lakh for Sri Muktsar Sahib, Rs.4.20 lakh for SBS Nagar, Rs.25 lakh for Pathankot, Rs.74.62 lakh for Patiala, Rs.17.40 lakh for Rupnagar, Rs.79 lakh for Sangrur and Rs.1.31 crore released for district Tarn Taran.

Similarly, Rs.10.34 crore will be incurred on ongoing works in various schools if the state, which included Rs.73.87 lakh for district Amritsar, Rs.10.35 lakh for Barnala, Rs.4.46 lakh for Bathinda, Rs.92.57 lakh for Faridkot, Rs.27.57 lakh for Fatehgarh Sahib, Rs.16.77 lakh for Fazilka, Rs.1.12 crore each for Ferozepur and Gurdaspur, Rs.38.12 lakh for Hoshiarpur, Rs.64.72 lakh for Jalandhar, Rs.37.14 lakh for Kapurthala, Rs.86.23 lakh for Ludhiana, Rs.7 lakh for Malerkotla, Rs.29.57 lakh for Mansa, Rs.40 lakh for Moga, Rs.78,000 for SAS Nagar, Rs.9.85 lakh for Sri Muktsar Sahib, Rs.9.57 lakh for SBS Nagar, Rs.27.58 lakh for Pathankot, Rs.89.84 lakh for Patiala, Rs.74 lakh for Rupnagar, Rs.64.99 lakh for Sangrur and Rs.4.26 lakh for district Tarn Taran.

“Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led government was giving top priority to education sector and grants are being issued in regular manner for upgrading better infrastructure in the schools”, added the School Education Minister.

Chandigarh

CEO PUNJAB LEADS 200 CYCLISTS TO SPREAD MESSAGE OF PARTICIPATIVE ELECTIONS

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IEP Chandigarh/Mohali, November 9

          To mark the beginning of the mega drive to update the voter list— Special Summary Revision (SSR)-2023, a Cyclothon under the banner of “Pedal for Participative Elections” followed by a state-level event was organised at SAS Nagar on Wednesday. The event was aimed to sensitise youth about the significance of voting to ensure maximum electoral participation.

          Leading at least 200 cyclists from Nature Park near Yadvindra Public School, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju pedaled along with them to Government Model Senior Secondary School in 3B-1 Mohali, where the state-level event was organised. Additional CEO B Srinivasan and Deputy Commissioner (DC) SAS Nagar Amit Talwar also participated in the Cyclothon. Cyclists comprising students from different schools of Mohali city and volunteers of NSS participated in the Cyclothon to spread the message “Pedal for Participative Elections”.

Notably, in the interest of robust democracy, the annual updation of the voter list is an important exercise undertaken by Election Commission of India (ECI) on pan-India basis in order to ensure inclusive elections and improve the health of the electoral roll. Starting from November 9, 2022, Special Summary Revision -2023 will conclude on December 8, 2022.

          Addressing the gathering, Dr Raju said, “Election Commission of India in its endeavor to ensure ‘No Voter to be left behind’ reaches out all cross-sections of society including women, persons with disability, marginalized members of society, rural and urban electors.”

          He said that special emphasis is being laid to connect maximum youth and exhort them to participate in the electoral process as they are the future of the Country.

          Earlier, the CEO had also inspected two booths at the school and interacted with BLOs regarding SSR.

          On the occasion, students took the voter pledge and also performed various cultural activities giving a message to youth to participate in the electoral process.

Chandigarh

VIGILANCE BUREAU ARRESTS REGISTRY CLERK FOR TAKING BRIBE RS 20,000

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IEP Chandigarh, November 9

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its campaign against corruption in the State on Wednesday arrested a registry clerk Gurmeet Kaur, posted at tehsil office Zirarkpur, SAS Nagar in a bribery case.

          Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said this case has been registered on a complainant filed by Harsimran Singh of village Adda Jhungian, Tehsil Derabassi against the above said woman clerk on the Chief Minister anti-corruption helpline.

          He informed that during the investigation of this complaint and the evidence in this regard, it was found that the registry clerk has received Rs 20,000 from the complainant to register his power of attorney.

          He informed that during the probe the allegations were found to be true and a corruption case has been registered against the said woman revenue official at the Vigilance Bureau flying squad-1, Police Station, SAS Nagar under the Prevention of Corruption Act and further investigation was under progress.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB WILL BE TB FREE BY 2025: CHETAN SINGH JAURAMAJRA

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IEP Chandigarh, November 9

Elaborating on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government’s achievement and future plan to eradicate TB by 2025, Health and Family Welfare Minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra on Wednesday said that eight districts of Punjab has already received bronze category certification and the department has set an aim to get five more districts in silver category and three more in bronze category in the coming year.

          Revealing this, the Health Minister said that for the year 2022-23 department has set a target to identify and treat 70,000 patients. He said that Punjab Health and Family Welfare department has organised a two day workshop at the MGSIPA Chandigarh with an aim to eradicate TB by bringing down the new incidence of TB cases by more than 80%. He said that this workshop has been organized as a part of the nationwide efforts by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) to find, test and treat more and more TB cases by actively collaborating with partners, private sector, patients and communities to measure progress and identify gaps for course correction.

          Mr. Jauramajra further said that the department has recently conducted a state level meeting of about 40 business houses of the state and appealed to them to enroll themselves as Ni-kshay Mitras. He instructed the DTOs to get in touch with them and take this to the next level. He reiterated that the target of TB elimination may seem huge and difficult but with collective efforts it would be achieved.

          Giving details regarding workshop, Mission Director National Health Mission Abhinav Trikha said that this workshop was attended by state and district health officials, faculty members cum nodal officers from IAPSM. He said that during this workshop the officials were instructed to work in tandem to achieve the desired target of TB elimination within the set timeframe and appreciation certificates have been awarded to the health officials and workers of the eight districts namely Fatehgarh Sahib, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Ferozepur,Moga, Roopnagar and Tarn Taran for their efforts which resulted in reduction in incidence of new TB cases.  He said that the department has received feedback from the participants for successful implementation of the NTEP besides assuring the District TB Officers to resolve their issues.

          Divulging details regarding the NTEP, Director Health and Family Welfare Dr. Ranjit Singh Ghotra stated that this programme provides free diagnostic services and free treatment to all notified TB patients in public system as well as private sector. He said that the Programme also provides monthly 500 rupees to all patients for nutritional support under Nikshay Poshan Yojana through DBT.

Chandigarh

Impart professional training to Sewer men regarding safe cleaning of manholes, says Chief Secretary

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IEP Chandigarh, November 9

While considering the safety of the Sewer men involved in the manhole cleaning work, the Haryana Chief Secretary today directed the officers of Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran to impart necessary training to all sewer men to clean up the manholes and septic tanks safely.

        While chairing a meeting regarding this issue, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal directed the officers concerned to eliminate the process of manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks.

        As per the directions given by the Chief Secretary, the Public Health Engineering Department has been appointed as the nodal department. For redressal of complaints received regarding this issue, the concerned department should also issue a helpline number, directed Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal.

        The Chief Secretary further directed that the format for sending monthly reports to the government should be simplified so that common people can also use them.

        Sh. Kaushal was apprised that Public Health Engineering Department has imparted training to 1098 Sewer men. Furthermore, the Urban Local Bodies Department has also imparted training to sewermen.

Ensure strict adherence to the Supreme Court’s directions regarding compensation given to Sewer men who had lost their lives during the cleaning, Chief Secretary

        The Chief Secretary said that the directions of the Supreme Court regarding giving compensation to the Sewer men who had lost their lives during the cleaning should be followed meticulously so that the family of the deceased can get full benefits.

        Additional Chief Secretary, Development and Panchayat Department, Sh. Anil Malik, Additional Chief Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department Sh. A.K. Singh, Commissioner and Secretary, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department, Sh.  Rajeev Ranjan and many officers also attended the meeting.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab government to strengthen cyber security, online fraud will be dealt with iron hand: Harpal Singh Cheema

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IEP Chandigarh, November 9

Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday said that the Punjab government would strengthen the cyber security initiatives to safeguard common people from online frauds with the help of latest cyber security measures.

          During a meeting with young entrepreneur Trishneet Arora, founder and CEO of TAC Security, who called him at his official residence here, the Finance Minister said that the Punjab government has been working to create a dynamic check against the cyber frauds. He said that apart from this, the Punjab government has been using modern cyber security measures for online payment of its various services.

          Trishneet Arora while appreciating the cyber security measures being used by the Punjab government said that the government’s seriousness towards cyber security is the need of the hour. He shared his experiences in this direction and suggested several tools and measures. He said that strengthening the cyber security system would also benefit in maintaining the law and order situation in the state.

          Cheema took note of Arora’s suggestions on cyber security and asked him to keep in touch for further discussions on this issue. The Finance Minister asked him to contribute his best for the welfare of the state while adding that young entrepreneurs like him were encouragement to the youth of the country.