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SYL canal issue, no consensus reached between Haryana and Punjab

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IEP Chandigarh, October 14

An important meeting to amicably resolve the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal issue was held today between Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and his Punjab counterpart Sh. Bhagwant Mann. 

Later addressing the media, Sh. Manohar Lal said that as directed by the Supreme Court the meeting was held with the Punjab Chief Minister but both States reached no consensus on the construction of the SYL canal.

The Supreme Court has asked for the construction of SYL, with which Punjab has disagreed.  The construction of SYL is the lifeline for Haryana, said the chief minister adding that now he will be holding a meeting with the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Sh.  Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to brief him about this meeting.

The Chief Minister said that earlier also a tribunal was formed to resolve the water issue, after that a new tribunal of three judges was again formed and as per the tribunal’s decision, the construction of SYL is necessary. 

He said that apart from SYL, some other key issues were discussed with the Punjab Chief Minister. A committee of officials of the Irrigation Department of both states has been formed to clean the Ghaggar River.

Along with the Chief Ministers, the top administrative wing of both States remained present during the meeting.

Chandigarh

MARKFED CHAIRMAN AMANDEEP MOHI REVIEWS ARRANGEMENTS AT SAHNEWAL DANA MANDI

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IEP Chandigarh, 14 October

 Markfed Chairman Amandeep Mohi visited Sahnewal Dana Mandi to start procurement of paddy and review the arrangements of the market.          On this occasion, Amandeep Mohi said that farmers are our breadwinners and he himself comes from a farming family. He said that all know that earlier farmers had to face a lot of hardships for selling their grain. However he said that  now under the guidelines of Chief Minister Mr Bhagwant Mann, we will not let any farmer brother face any kind of hardships.          Amandeep Mohi said, “I have talked to all the officials of the market, they have been given all the guidelines that there should be no negligence in ensuring right price for produce of farmers. He assured the farmers that all their harvest will be purchased by the government. Along with this, he assured them that several other facilities have also been arranged in the market for the farmers.          Amandeep Mohi said that today there is an honest government in Punjab and its head is the most staunchly honest person. Therefore, any kind of corruption and negligence will not be tolerated. Every farmer will get their due right.

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SON OF SOIL CM BHAGWANT MANN FULFILLING HIS DUTY BY STANDING UP FOR PUNJAB’S WATERS: KULDEEP SINGH DHALIWAL

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IEP Chandigarh, October 14

 In a meeting of Punjab and Haryana on the issue of the SYL Canal, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has fulfilled the duty of being the son of soil by standing firmly to protect Punjab’s water. The interests of Punjab are completely protected under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann.It was stated by Punjab Agriculture and Panchayats Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal in a press statement issued here today.          Mr. Dhaliwal emphasized that the CM Bhagwant Mann’s firm stand in protecting Punjab’s waters with facts had left the opposition speechless. He told that today those parties are advising our government, had clandestinely laid the foundation of this canal for their vested political interests.          “Our government is committed to protecting the rights of Punjab,” He said adding that the Chief Minister today made the state government’s stand clear and would fight every battle to protect Punjab’s waters.

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PUNJAB SECURES INVESTMENTS WORTH RS 23,448 CRORE IN FIRST SIX MONTHS: ASSERTS ANMOL GAGAN MAAN

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IEP Chandigarh, October 14

The state government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan is continuously striving to consolidate the fiscal condition of the state, provide employment to the people here and bring maximum investment. The state government has received investments worth Rs.23,448 crore in various sectors during the first six months due to the tireless efforts.          Divulging this Punjab Minister for Investment Promotion, Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Grievance Redressal and Labour Ms. Anmol Gagan said that according to SBI research team, Punjab exports are increased US $7096 Million in 2022 from US $1830 Million in 2018-19. She said that the industrial sector will further grow in manifold and it is expected to create more than 1,06,000 jobs in the state.          Ms. Mann informed that the Government accorded top priority to ease of doing business in the state and to improve the business environment. She emphasized that Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann have secured investments from German, Canadian, Australian and American companies. She also informed that companies like Tata Steel Limited, Sanatan Polycot Private Limited, Nabha Power Limited, Max Specialty Films Limited, Badal Chemical Limited Unit XII, Freudenberg Group, Nestle India Limited and Cargill India Private Limited eagerly wanted to expand their base in the state.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB POLICE RECOVERS SIX PISTOLS FROM LOCATIONS PINPOINTED BY TWO JAILED GANGSTERS

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IEP CHANDIGARH/FATEHGARH SAHIB, October 14

          Amidst the ongoing war against anti-social elements launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police on Friday recovered six pistols including two foreign-made from different locations pinpointed by two Jailed Gangsters. The recovered pistols include one Austrian made 9mm Glock pistol, one made in China CF-98 pistol and along with four country-made .315 bore pistols with 12 live cartridges.

          Disclosing this, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ropar Range-cum-Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that Taranjot Singh alias Tanna was nominated as accused in case FIR no 117 u/s 384, 120b and 25/54/59 dated 29.07.2022 of Police Station, Sirhind. Upon his interrogation, it was revealed that Tanna had received consignment of 11 sophisticated weapons smuggled from across-border by Pakistan based ISYF Chief Lakhbir Singh Rode alias Baba, of which the Police had recovered nine weapons and two are still with him, he said.

          “Following this one CF-98 pistol and two .315. bore pistols were recovered from his friend’s house in Lopoke, Amritsar,” he said.

          SSP Fatehgarh Sahib Dr Ravjot Grewal said that on disclosure of Taranjot Tanna, the Police have also brought another Gangster Jaspal Singh alias Jassi from Kapurthala Jail and recovered the remaining Glock pistol along with two-country made pistols from a his associate Laadi’s home from Hoshiarpur.

She said that with this recovery, CIA Fatehgarh Sahib team has managed to recover the entire chunk of the weapon consignment sent by Lakhbir Rode from Pakistan.

          Pertinently, Taranjot Tanna’s name was also figured in a recent Extortion case belonging to District Bathinda, wherein, Goldy Brar, Manpreet alias Manna and Taranjot alias Tanna recently have extorted money from Bathinda-based businessman. In this case, shooters arrested by Delhi Special Cell revealed Tanna’s name.

          Meanwhile, further investigation is going on to ascertain their cross border links.

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OUTRIGHTLY REJECTS DEMAND OF HARYANA TO CONSTRUCT SYL CANAL

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IEP Chandigarh, October 14

Outrightly rejecting Haryana government’s proposal to start construction of Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today categorically said that there is no question of initiating this work, as the state does not have even a single drop of water to share with Haryana.

“At the time when agreement for the canal was inked, Punjab was getting 18.56 MAF of water which has been now reduced to 12.63 MAF, presently, so we don’t have any surplus water to share with any state” said the Chief Minister, while interacting with the media here at Punjab Bhawan after meeting with his Haryana counterpart on the issue of SYL canal.

The Chief Minister said that Haryana is currently getting 14.10 MAF of water from Satluj, Yamuna and other rivulets whereas Punjab is getting only 12.63 MAF. He said that despite being smaller in area, Haryana is getting more water than Punjab and ironically it is demanding more water at the cost of Punjab. In wake of this fact, Bhagwant Mann said that how can we give water to Haryana if our own fields are starving for it.

The Chief Minister said that 1400 kilometres of rivers, canals and rivulets have dried up in the state due to which pressure had increased on ground water. He said that currently 27% of Punjab’s agriculture is dependent on surface water whereas the remaining 73% is being done through oozing out the groundwater. Bhagwant Mann said that this has resulted in depletion of ground water level in the state and most of the blocks have gone into dark zones.

The Chief Minister said that instead of seeking water from Punjab, Haryana should give water to the state from the Yamuna river. He said that during the united Punjab days, after independence, the state used to get a share of water from Yamuna. However, Bhagwant Mann rued that after reorganisation of states Punjab was unlawfully deprived of this right.

The Chief Minister further said that if Haryana really needs water then he is ready to go with his Haryana counterpart to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for solving the issue. However, he said that before the Prime Minister the state government will reiterate its stand that Punjab does not even have a single drop of water to share with Haryana. Bhagwant Mann said that rather Punjab and Haryana should forcefully plead the case of water sharing from Ganga and Yamuna before the Prime Minister.

The Chief Minister bemoaned that in all the water agreements across the globe a clause is mentioned that the agreement will be reviewed after 25 years in wake of climate changes. However, he said that SYL agreement is the only exception in which no such clause has been mentioned. Bhagwant Mann said that this is the gross injustice which had taken place with Punjab adding that the then government at the centre and leadership of Punjab was responsible for this sin.

The Chief Minister said that it is ridiculous that Haryana is asking us to complete the work on construction of the canal. He said that when we don’t have surplus water, how can we construct the canal?  Bhagwant Mann said that the need of the hour is that Punjab should get its full share of water due to which this canal will never turn into a reality.

Training his guns against the Congress and Akalis, the Chief Minister said that both these parties were partners in crime against Punjab. He said that these parties have connived with each other to hatch conspiracy against Punjab and Punjabis. Bhagwant Mann said that as Chief Minister Akali leader Parkash Singh Badal had allowed survey of the canal to appease his friend and Haryana leader Devi Lal.

Similarly, the Chief Minister said that scion of Patiala royal family and former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, who was Member of Parliament at that time, had welcomed the then Prime Minister for ground breaking of this sinister move. He said that since the survey till now, every step of these leaders speaks volumes of their treachery against Punjab and its people. Bhagwant Mann said that it is ironic that those people who had hailed this decision are now advising him to call an All Party meeting on this issue.  

The Chief Minister said that these leaders have sown thorns before the Punjab and its younger generations by indulging in this unpardonable crime. He said that for the sake of their vested interests these selfish political leaders have prepared distress for the state. Bhagwant Mann said that the hands of these leaders are drenched with this crime against state and history will never forgive them for backstabbing Punjab.

The Chief Minister said that for the first time since the inception of this controversial agreement, Punjab’s case has been solidly presented. Bhagwant Mann said that he had consulted the officers, experts, journalists and legal luminaries to finalise his homework for going into the meeting. He said that the state government will firmly safeguard the interests of the state and its people over the issue.

On the occasion, Advocate General Punjab Vinod Ghai, Additional Chief Secretary to CM A Venuprasad, Principal Secretary Water Resources Krishan Kumar and others were also present. 

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FOOD SAFETY TEAMS LED BY HEALTH MINISTER CONDUCT SURPRISE CHECKING AT FATEHGARH SAHIB AND PATIALA

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IEP Chandigarh, October 14

 Food Safety Teams led by Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Mr. Chetan Singh Jauramajra on Friday conducted a surprise checking at District Patiala and Fatehgarh Sahib. As many as, 10 samples of milk products were taken during the checking.          Giving this information, Mr. Jauramajra said that the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Mr. Bhagwant Mann is committed to provide quality food to the people in view of the festivals. He said that no compromise will be made with the health of the people of Punjab at any cost and appropriate action will be taken against those selling adulterated food. He said that this checking campaign will continue in the future keeping in mind the festive season. He said that in this season, milk consumption increases for making sweets, khoya, cheese and ghee. He said that some shopkeepers adulterate milk for their own profit. He said that this special campaign has been launched to crack down on adulterers.          The health minister said that the joint food safety team checked milk and milk products at district Patiala and Fatehgarh Sahib. He said that this campaign started from 6 am and checking was carried out at milk collection and chilling centers, cheese factory, hotels near the factory and sweet shops etc., from where 10 different samples were taken and these samples were sent to the Food Allergy Laboratory.          Mr. Jauramajra further said that the Punjab government will not allow anyone to play with the health of the people of Punjab, if any adulteration is found in any sample, appropriate action will be taken against them under the Food Safety Act. ”Provide quality food, there is no need to panic, the purpose of the Punjab government is to take strict legal action against adulterers and to ensure quality food products to the people of Punjab”, the Minister added. 

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BEAUTY CONTEST ADVERTISEMENT INCIDENT IN BATHINDA IS CONDEMNABLE: DR. BALJIT KAUR

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IEP Chandigarh, October 14

 Pasting the posters to organise a beauty competition in Bathinda to choose a girl of a particular caste for marriage, is highly condemnable.

The said statement by Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development of Punjab Dr. Baljit Kaur here today. The Minister ordered the Director of Social Security, Women and Child Development Department to submit a report of matter as soon as possible. Along with this, Dr. Baljit Kaur asked the Deputy Commissioner Bathinda to take strict action under the section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Management) Act, 1986. After which an FIR has been filed against those who planted the controversial flex and arrested.

Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the matter came to her notice through social media. There will an awareness march in the city against the incident, she added. She said that the desire of Punjabi’s to settle abroad also causes such incidents to happen.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Statue of Prithviraj Chauhan will be unveiled on November 13 in village Kulana of Jhajjar: Chief Minister

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IEP Chandigarh, October 14

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the statue of Prithviraj Chauhan will be unveiled on November 13, 2022 at village Kulana, Jhajjar. The Defense Minister, Sh. Rajnath Singh will be the Chief Guest on this occasion.

Sh. Manohar Lal informed this while interacting with the mediapersons today. The Chief Minister said that today a delegation led by BJP State President, Sh. O.P. Dhankar met him. The delegation included heads, representatives and members of various Khaps.

The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that extensive discussions took place on various issues during the meeting with the delegation. One of the primary issues of discussion was the amendment of the Hindu Marriage Act, which will be proceeded in consultation with the legal experts, he added. The other topic discussed during the meeting was the cases registered during the Jat reservation movement. The Chief Minister assured the delegation that we had decided to withdraw the cases; some cases are pending, which will be reviewed soon.

Responding to another question regarding the Adampur bye-election, the Chief Minister said that he is optimistic regarding the grand victory of BJP’s candidate Sh. Bhavya Bishnoi. Similarly, in response to a question regarding general elections in Himachal Pradesh, Sh. Manohar Lal said that elections are important in a democratic system. He claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party government will be formed again in Himachal Pradesh.

        Responding to a question regarding the meeting held with the Chief Minister of Punjab in Chandigarh today on the issue of SYL, the Chief Minister said that “Today’s meeting was held in a very pleasant atmosphere, but Mann Sahib did not agree”.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Govt done commendable work toward reducing air pollution in the NCR region

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IEP Chandigarh, October 14

Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, Dr. P.K. Mishra, has expressed satisfaction over the steps taken by the Haryana Government to prevent contamination of the air environment in the NCR region. He has also appreciated the incentives being given to farmers to curb stubble burning.

        The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister was presiding over the meeting on the Management of Air Pollution through video conferencing with the Chief Secretaries of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab today.

        He said that Haryana Government has done commendable work toward reducing air pollution in the NCR region. He said that other states should also follow the steps taken by the Haryana Government to make the environment clean in the NCR region.

        In the meeting, Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that Haryana has taken effective steps to prevent stubble burning. Village-level committees have been constituted under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioners. These committees are keeping a strict vigil on stubble burning. Last year till date 389 incidents of stubble burning were reported whereas only 102 instances of stubble burning have occurred this year, which indicates a 23 percent drop from the previous year. The state’s administration is making efforts to further reduce it.

The Chief Secretary said that so far 60 percent of paddy had been harvested in the state. The state government has fixed the target of 55 lakh metric tonnes of paddy, out of which 31 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been procured so far.

        He said that the straw management system has been promoted. Under this, committees have been formed by dividing the state into red, yellow, and green categories, in which the officers of the Agriculture Department have been included. An amount of Rs. 1000 per acre is being given to the farmers as an incentive for not burning the stubble. Industries are being connected to PNG clean fuel. Apart from this, a subsidy is being given to promote electric vehicles. The state has also imposed a ban on the production, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers.