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Chandigarh

Vigilance arrests revenue Patwari for taking bribe Rs 13,000

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IEP Chandigarh, November 01

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau during its campaign against corruption on Tuesday arrested a Patwari Harbans Singh (now retired) who was earlier posted at revenue halqa Lehragaga, district Sangrur for accepting a bribe of Rs. 13,000.

Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau (VB) said Patwari Harbans Singh was arrested on the complaint of Rajinder Singh of Lehragaga. He informed that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the above said Patwari has taken Rs. 13,000 for registration of Intqal of  plot belongs to his family.

After investigation of his complaint, the VB has registered a bribery case against the accused Patwari and arrested him today. He informed that a case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused at VB, Economic Offences Wing, police station Patiala and further investigation was under progress.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Besides producing famous sports personalities, Haryana become an IT hub in last eight years

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IEP Chandigarh November 1

Even though Haryana was constituted as a separate state on November 1, 1966, but historically and spiritually, it is known from the primitive culture.  According to Manu, Haryana emerged from the name of gods and it is also known as Brahmavarta region.  The state level function of the 57th Haryana Day organized at Haryana Raj Bhavan witnessed a scintillating cultural programme today.
In last eight years, the sportspersons of Haryana have brought laurels to the country by winning medals in national and international level competitions in sports whereas it has also become an IT hub as many MNCs have been setting their base in Cyber City Gurugram.

Haryana is exporting 50 percent of developed softwares to other countries.  In recent eight years, the people of Haryana have also got a visionary Chief Minister in the form of ‘IT Guru’ who has made strenuous efforts to expedite 600 services of various departments online.  Other states have been following the online teacher transfer policy formulated by Haryana Government.
Haryana Governor, Sh.  Bandaru Dattatraya and Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Haryana Day.

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit and Lady Governor Smt. Vasantha Dattatraya were also present on the occasion.  Governor Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya said that Haryana State is on the path of continuous progress.  This has only been possible due to the hard work and cooperation of the people of the state.

During the programme of Haryana Day celebrations, shades of cultural programmes were presented showcasing culture of Haryana and other states.  The programme started with Saraswati Aradhana and lighting the traditional lamp.  Besides Haryanvi culture and folk songs, a glimpse of Bhavai dance left the audience spellbound in the programme.  The performance of Haryana’s Loor dance in the programme left everyone entranced.  In the end, the performance of Punjabi Bhangra in the presentation was also commendable.  The Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya, pleased with the cultural program, announced Rs. 3 lakh to the artists.

On this occasion, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Ambala MP, Sh. Rattan Lal Kataria, Haryana Advocate General Sh. B. R  Mahajan, Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. V. Umashankar, Home Secretary, Sh. T.V.S.N.  Prasad, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Secretary to Governor, Sh. Atul Dwivedi, Director Art and Cultural Affairs Department, Sh. Mahavir Kaushik and other dignitaries were present.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana CM pays floral tributes to the statues of Sushila Devi

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IEP Chandigarh, November 1

 Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday paid floral tributes to the statues of Late. Smt. Sushila Devi, wife of Governor Orissa, Prof. Ganeshi Lal, and in the memory of Late Smt. Lalita Devi, wife of philanthropist and businessman, Sh. Brij Mohan Singla, in an organised programme held at the Royal Haveli in Sirsa.
Earlier, Governor of Orissa, Prof Ganeshi Lal and the Chief Minister paid floral tributes to the statue of Lord Jagannath installed at the main gate of the Royal Haveli.

Governor of Orissa, Prof. Ganeshi Lal said that by helping and serving the needy, not only do we get virtue, but we also get spiritual happiness. Late Sushila Devi was always ready for the welfare of the needy. Many works of social service are being carried out by ‘Hare Ka Sahara Trust’. In the memory of Smt. Sushila Devi and Smt. Lalita Devi, the trust will distribute sewing machines to needy women, uniforms to school children and sports kits to sportspersons.
 
On this occasion, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that he has an old association with Prof. Ganeshi Lal. While remembering Late. Smt. Sushila Devi, Chief Minister stated that she was an extremely kind person who was constantly eager to help everyone. Her compassion and affection will always stay in our heart. The body is mortal, but the thoughts of a person remain immortal even after the body is gone. A person’s memories last a lifetime because of their ideas and actions. He said that whatever social service work is being carried out in the memory of Late Smt. Sushila Devi, will benefit people at large.

 The Chief Minister extended the best on the occasion of Haryana Day. By being created as a separate state, Haryana has defined the parameters of advancement in various domains. All of this is the outcome of the people of Haryana’s efforts and commitment.
 
Praised the song sung by Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal on Utkal Divas of Orissa

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that Prof. Ganeshi Lal is a man of high values and fine wisdom. He added that the song sung by him in Odia language on Utkal Divas of Orissa was fabulous and melodious. Many Odia people throughout the world enjoy this song. All of this indicates how much they value the people of orissa.

Haryana Power Minister, Sh. Ranjit Singh, MP, Smt. Sunita Duggal were also present on the occasion.


Chandigarh, Punjab

Vigilance arrests two education dept officials and two private persons for misappropriation of funds

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IEP Chandigarh November 01

 The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing anti-corruption drive on Tuesday arrested two officials of education department besides two private persons for embezzlement for funds amounting to Rs. 10,01,120 received under Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA).

          Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said the Bureau had registered a case under FIR 14, dated 01-11-2022 under sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120-B of IPC at EOW wing , Ludhiana against  Rakesh Gupta, Principal Government in-service training center Gurdaspur, now posted as Principal, Government girls senior secondry school, Bhagowal, Gurdaspur, Rampal, Lecturer, Government in-service training center Gurdaspur, now posted as Principa,l Government Senior secondry school Kathlor, Pathankot District, Jatinder Kumar, owner of Krishna Tent House and Mukesh Mahajan of Taragarh owner of firm named Sigma decorate.

          He further added that during the investigation of this case, it was found that the above said In-Service Traning Centre Gurdaspur received this grant under RMSA for the training centre. Under the said scheme, Rakesh Gupta, Principal and Rampal, Lecturer in conniving with others  prepared bogus bills of fake firms to usurp the funds. The accused transferred the government money to a thier personal bank account and thereby caused financial loss to the state exchequer by embezzling the total funds of Rs 10,01,120 released for hiring different types of services, chairs, tables, tent and others.

He informed that on the basis of this probe it was established that the above mentioned accused has misappropriated the funds. In this regard the Bureau has arrested all of the above said accused. Further investigation in this case is under progress.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Medical officer posted at Civil Hospital Dasuya suspended

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IEP Chandigarh, November 1

On Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Mr. Chetan Singh Jauramajra’s instructions, a Medical Officer Surgery posted at Civil Hospital Dasuya, District Hoshiarpur has been suspended with immediate effect on charges of dereliction of duty.

The spokesperson of Punjab Health Department said that Dr. Ranjit Singh, Medical Officer Surgery has been suspended on administrative grounds under Rule 4(1) of the Punjab Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1970 with immediate effect.

According to the spokesperson, the station of the concerned officer during suspension will be Head Office, Director Health and Family Welfare, Chandigarh.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab launches ‘Tobacco Free Health Institutions’ campaign on ‘Punjab State No Tobacco Day’

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IEP Chandigarh, November 1

Under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Government has initiated a drive to wipe out tobacco usage to save children and youth across the State. Punjab is the first State in the country who celebrated a state specific “Punjab State No Tobacco Day” on 1st November. The theme of Punjab State No Tobacco Day 2022 campaign is “Tobacco Free Health Institutions”. The motive of this campaign is to make all the institutions Tobacco free and to protect non-users from involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke.

Divulging about the strenuous efforts of Punjab Government to eradicate tobacco usage in adolescent groups and youth, Punjab Health Minister Mr. Chetan Singh Jauramajra stated that a special week long campaign has been launched w.e.f 1st November to 7th November 2022 for declaring all the Government health institutions as Tobacco Free and for the strict implementation of Anti-Tobacco laws. At district level, all the Govt. health institutions will be declared as Tobacco Free.

According to the National Family Health Survey 2020-21 (NFHS-5) conducted under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the tobacco use among men in Punjab state declined from 19.2% (NFHS-4) to 12.9% (NFHS-5) during last 5 years, which is lowest among all the states of the country.

Speaking more about this ongoing initiative, Mr. Jauramajra said that the Health department of Punjab has taken up tobacco control as a flagship program. Total 14065 (2021–22) & 10,708 (April–Sept 22) Challans have been issued against the violators under Cigarette and other Tobacco products Act, 2003 (COTPA, 2003). Tobacco Cessation centers (TCCs) have been established in all the districts. Free counseling services and cessation medicines like Tab Bupropion, Nicotine gums and patches are being provided in these centers. Total 19932 (2021- 22) & 5142 (April–Sept 2022) tobacco users have availed services at TCCs. More than 700 Villages in the state have been declared as Tobacco Free.

Mr. Jauramajra urged that everyone of us should pledge to make Punjab a tobacco free state as tobacco use is associated with a range of communicable and non-communicable diseases and mental health disorders, wreaking a high social cost. He said that Punjab is a pioneer state to focus on youth by timely ban on E cigarettes, hookah bars and by declaring schools as Tobacco Free. State will continue making efforts to curb this menace of Tobacco usage as this will go a long way in deterring young children & youth from initiation & also motivate current users to quit.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Vigilance nabs revenue Patwari, private person for taking bribe Rs. 5,000

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IEP Chandigarh, November 01

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau during its campaign against corruption today nabbed a revenue Patwari Mandeep Singh, posted at Dhandari Kalan, district Ludhiana and a private person Soni, red handed accepting a bribe of Rs. 5,000.

Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau (VB) said Patwari Mandeep Singh was arrested on the complaint of Daljit Singh resident of Kabir Nagar, Ludhiana city. He informed that the complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the above said Patwari and his middleman were demanding Rs. 5,000 to provide the record of a plot registered in the name his mother. He further said that he had already paid a bribe of Rs. 1000 as a first installment to the accused middleman.

After verifying his information, a VB team laid a trap and the accused Patwari and his middleman were arrested on the spot while accepting a bribe of Rs. 5,000 as second installment from the complainant in the presence of two official witnesses.

The spokesperson informed that a case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused at VB, Economic Offences Wing, police station Ludhiana and further investigation was under progress.

Chandigarh

Vigilance Bureau arrests its own Inspector for accepting bribe Rs 5,000

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IEP Chandigarh November 1

Aiming to eradicate corruption in the state, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign on Tuesday arrested an Inspector of police Amolak Singh posted at Bureau range office Amritsar for accepting a bribe of Rs 5000.

          Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the VB said the accused Vigilance Inspector has been arrested on the complaint of Prabhmesh Mohan resident of New Mohindra Colony, Amritsar.

He further informed that the complainant has uploaded a video on online complaint number alleging that he and his wife, who is an employee in MC Amritsar, were arrested by the Bureau in a corruption case in 2021 and court has granted bail to them.

The complainant further alleged that Amolak Singh, being investigation officer of this case, was demanding Rs 5000 as a bribe from him to record his voice as a sample in their case. To keep it as evidence the complainant has recorded this conversation on his phone and handed it over to the VB also.

          After verification of the facts in the complaint and the material evidence, the VB has arrested the above mentioned Inspector for accepting  bribe of Rs 5,000 from the complainant.

          In this regard a case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused police official at VB flying squad-1 Punjab, police station SAS Nagar and further investigation is under progress.

Chandigarh

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES INSPECT PADDY PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS IN PATIALA, SANGRUR AND MALERKOTLA

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IEP Chandigarh, November 1

Principal Secretary Food and Civil Supplies, Punjab Mr. Rahul Bhandari today said that the state government led by Chief Minister Mr. Bhagwant Mann is committed for ensuring smooth and hassle free procurement of paddy in the ongoing season to facilitate the farmers’.The Principal Secretary, who visited the grain markets at Malerkotla, Dhuri and Rajpura to review the ongoing procurement of paddy, said that the state government will lift every single grain of paddy in a smooth and hassle free manner, during the ongoing marketing season. He said that the state government has made elaborate arrangements to ensure that the harvest of farmers is lifted from the grain markets in a smooth and hassle free manner. Mr. Bhandari said that farmers will not be allowed to face any sort of problem while selling their produce in the mandis.The Principal Secretary said that the entire process of procurement and lifting will be completed within a week. He said that till October 31, around 118.83 LMT of paddy has arrived in the state out of which nearly 116.12 LMT has been procured and 93.54 LMT has been lifted. Mr. Bhandari said that payment worth Rs 20,085 crore has been transferred so far in the bank accounts of the farmers.The Principal Secretary said that besides procurement a robust mechanism has been evolved for the proper transportation and storage of the grains. He said that in the current procurement season 1806 total grain markets have been notified adding that 579 total temporary yards have also been notified. Mr. Bhandari said that chiefs of all procurement agencies have been asked to personally supervise the paddy procurement operations to ensure prompt and smooth lifting of paddy as per their allotted share of procurement.Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to procure every single grain of paddy, the Principal Secretary said that during the current procurement season not even a single complaint has been received from the farmers across the state. He said that directions have already been given to officers to make foolproof arrangements in mandis to avoid wastage of the produce. Mr. Bhandari also asked the officers to make sure that farmers do not face any sort inconvenience while selling their produce in the mandis.  Meanwhile, the Principal Secretary also inspected Sewa Kendra and Aam Aadmi Clinic at Malerkotla. Reviewing the functioning of Sewa Kendras and Aam Aadmi Clinics, he asked the officers to ensure that people get the best facilities at these places. Mr. Bhandari said that any sort of callousness in this noble cause is unwarranted and undesirable.Meanwhile, the Principal Secretary also had detailed interaction with people at Sewa Kendra and Aam Aadmi Clinic. He was apprised that Aam Aadmi clinics are getting overwhelming response and more than 125 patients are visiting the clinic daily. People also urged Mr Bhandari to open four more such clinics in Malerkotla. He expressed satisfaction over the functioning of Clinic and Sewa Kendra adding he assured the people that every step will taken for welfare of public.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Arrangements made for the election of Panch and Sarpanch in 9 districts of the first phase in Haryana: Dhanpat Singh

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IEP Chandigarh, November 1

 Haryana State Election Commissioner, Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that all the preparations have been made for the election of Panch and Sarpanch of the first phase in the state. Polling will be held on November 2 for 2607 Sarpanch and 25,968 Panch in 9 districts Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Mahendragarh, Nuh, Panchkula, Panipat and Yamunanagar.

 State Election Commissioner, Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that all the preparations related to security and other facilities have been completed in the nine districts where the first phase of polling is going to be held. Guidelines have been issued to all the supervisors. Along with this, a heavy police force has been deployed at sensitive polling booths. Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that keeping in view the convenience of the voters, arrangements have been made for drinking water, electricity and wheel chair for disabled voters at all polling booths.

 Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that the results of Panch and Sarpanch polls will be declared only after the elections. The voting of Panchayat Samiti members and Zilla Parishad Committee members of the first phase has been completed on October 30. The results of these elections will be declared on November 27 after the completion of the elections of Panchayat Samiti members and Zilla Parishad members in all 22 districts.

 Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that the activities of Panchayat elections will be updated on the ‘Mhari Panchayat Portal’. Voting percentage can be seen anywhere in the state by opening the Mhari Panchayat Portal through the internet. At the same time, the results will be visible on the e-dashboard on the day of counting. Anyone can see the election trends, voting percentage and final results on the portal while sitting at home.

State Election Commissioner Sh. Dhanpat Singh said that 49,67,092 voters of 9 districts will cast their votes in the first phase of polling. 6019 polling booths have been set up in these 9 districts. Voting will be held to elect 2607 Sarpanch and 25,968 Panch.