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Chandigarh, Haryana

‘Shaheedi Smarak’ to be built in Kurukshetra in memory of martyrs of Partition, says Manohar Lal Khattar

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 14, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that a world-class ‘Shaheedi Smarak’ will be built by Panchnad Smarak Trust near Pipli in the Kurukshetra district to remember those who were martyred at the time of partition. Chief Minister directs Panchnad Smarak Trust to form a semi-government ‘Shaheedi Smarak Trust’.

Sh.  Manohar Lal said that he wishes that this ‘Shaheedi Smarak’ should be recognized at the national level, for which every section of the society should ensure their contribution.

I will also make a contribution on personal level and on behalf of the State Government for the construction of this ‘Shaheedi Smarak’, said Sh. Manohar Lal while speaking at the state-level programme to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day held in Kurukshetra on Sunday.

The Chief Minister firstly inaugurated two exhibitions organized by the Information, Public Relations and Languages Department and Haryana Sahitya Akademi. In these exhibitions, the memories of the partition have been displayed through photographs, cartoons and news stories.

As a gesture of respect, the Chief Minister especially descended from the stage to greet the elderly who had faced the partition horrors. Getting such kind treatment by the Chief Minister, the elderly got emotional.

In his inaugural address, the Chief Minister said that India will be completing its 75 years of independence on August 15, which is certainly a joyous and proud occasion but with the sweetness of freedom, the country had to also bear the trauma of partition. Therefore August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’) to give a fitting tribute to all those who lost their lives and had left their homes during Partition.

“In this partition, the provinces of Punjab, Bengal and Sindh were separated. The pain of partition can never be forgotten. No partition is devoid of tribulations but the story of India has been more painful and traumatic as lakhs of families were displaced and several were martyred,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

People had to suffer the trauma of partition before independence

The Chief Minister said that people had to suffer the trauma of partition before independence. They had to leave their homes and had to settle thousands of kilometers away.

He said that at the time of partition some people traveled to either side of the border on foot, on train or on bullock carts. Due to religious hysteria, violence, and hatred, lakhs of people were martyred in the partition. The traumatic incidents of partition still give goosebumps to those elderly who have suffered this pain.

Our Grandmothers used to tell stories of Partition

The Chief Minister said that his grandmother used to tell stories of partition. Sharing his own experience, the Chief Minister said that when he used to study in college, his grandmother used to tell him how his paternal uncle and father were left behind in Partition, while the rest of the family moved to India. These stories brought a change in his life and it was then he decided to take a resolution for serving the country and the society, added Sh. Manohar Lal. 

The Chief Minister said that after this he joined an organization and adopted the love of the nation and considered the country and the state as his family.

After the partition, people worked hard to become independent

The Chief Minister said that during the partition when the families came to India, they had no food, shelter and clothes, but they did not beg and worked hard to become independent.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that he is indebted to their ancestors who did not accept the demand for getting reservations but gave priority to their hard work.

In the last 70 years after independence, many prime ministers came but no one ever thought of remembering the supreme sacrifices made by the martyrs of partition. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has termed the country’s partition as the biggest tragedy of the 20th century and he has announced to observe August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’), said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Farmers who have been farming for 75 years to get rights

The Chief Minister announced that the State Government is considering giving some rights to those who migrated here after partition and are doing farming on that barren land, which they have got at the time of partition. The youth of this Nation and the coming generations should have complete information about the struggle and sacrifice of their ancestors.

He called upon the young generation that if we want to take the country forward, then we have to remember our society, culture and dialect.

MP, Kurukshetra Sh. Nayab Saini, Karnal MP, Sh. Sanjay Bhatia, Ambala MP, Sh. Rattan Lal Kataria, Rohtak MP, Sh. Arvind Sharma, MLA, Sh. Subhash Sudha, MLA, Sh. Vinod Bhayana, MLA Parmod Vij, MLA, Smt. Seema Trikha, Swami Dharmdev Maharaj and Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, several dignitaries and other senior officers of the state government were also present in the programme.

Chandigarh, Haryana

NEP 2020 will make India Vishvguru: Haryana CM

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 14, 2022

“Human resource and citizenry play an important role in the progress of a nation. Many attempts have been made in the past 70 years to frame a New Education Policy, but it could not be freed from Macauley’s education Policy. National Education Policy 2020, which is the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has the soul of Indian culture and tradition.” Chief Minister Manohar Lal said this while launching National Education Policy at Kurukshetra University on Sunday at KU senate Hall.

Congratulating Kurukshetra University for implementing NEP in its true spirit as per UGC guidelines from the session 2022, CM Manohar Lal further said that NEP lays the foundation of New India as it is based on a holistic approach. It covers significant aspects like holistic, multidisciplinary and futuristic education, quality research, and use of online technology for better reach in Education. NEP will certainly pave the way for making India Visvguru once again and leading the world towards peace, sustainable prosperity and brotherhood.

He said that we need to re-write our nation’s history and free it from the prejudices and distortions of western historians. Our past was glorious and it needs to be taught in its true spirit to our younger generation.

 “With a great emphasis on skill development, entrepreneurship, internships, community work, life skills and critical thinking, NEP is primarily focused on producing quality human resource with modern outlook and firm faith in Indian cultural and moral values. NEP has soul of Indian culture and tradition,” added Manohar Lal.

KU Vice Chancellor, Prof Som Nath Sachdeva while welcoming the guests said that Kurukshetra University is the first university in the state to implement NEP with a defined structure template and detailed curricula in its undergraduate programmes on its on-campus colleges. He said that although the government of Haryana has set a goal of NEP implementation for 2025, KU has implemented it in the 2022 session. He further added that the four-years honours-with-research undergraduate programme of KU is focused to provide quality education along with all-round development to the students.

Earlier the chief minster inaugurated at KU a New Teaching Block of Institute of Honours and Integrated Studies, an exhibition on Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and Har Ghar Tiranga, released an album and jingle on Guru Teg Bahadur ji and distributed Sewing Machines to Tailoring and Embroidery Skill Centres of adopted villages of Kurukshetra University.

        MP Nayab Singh Saini, KU Registrar Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, district president BJP Raj Kumar Saini, Dean Academic Prof Manjula Choudhary, deans of faculties, directors, and chairpersons were present on the occasion.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Governor plants a sapling in premises of Raj Bhavan on eve of 76th Independence Day

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 14, 2022

As a mark of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration, Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya on Sunday planted a sapling in the premises of Raj Bhavan on the eve of 76th Independence Day.

Shri Dattatraya also conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the people of the country and the state on the eve of Independence Day. He called upon them to give their best to take Haryana and the country to greater heights of prosperity and glory. He also urged them to plant saplings in their neighbourhoods to protect the environment.

“We need to take a pledge to work in unison to make the nation and Haryana cleaner, healthier, happier, and self-reliant by following our great cultural traditions, high moral and human values. During Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, programs related to tree plantation, blood donation, cultural events depicting our freedom struggle and martyrdom of great heroes are being organized all over the country,” he said.

The Governor said that so far, more than 50 thousand programs have been organized in the country, out of which 10 thousand programs have been organized in Haryana. In this way, Haryana ranks second in the country in organizing programs under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav for which the people of the state deserve congratulations, he said.

Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Shri Gian Chand Gupta, Education, Forest and Environment Minister Shri Kanwar Pal, Secretary to the Governor Shri Atul Dwivedi, ADC Shri Abhishek Jorwal, IT Advisor to Governor Shri BA Bhanu Shankar, Joint Secretary Shri Amarjeet Singh, and Officer on Special Duty Shri Bakhwinder Singh also planted saplings on the occasion.

Chandigarh

GHAR GHAR RATION TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN SINGLE PHASE: LAL CHAND KATARUCHAK

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IEP CHANDIGARH, AUGUST 14, 2022

Armed with the resolute will to provide ration at the doorstep of the people, the State Government shall undertake the home delivery service of atta from 1st October this year.

          The scheme shall be implemented across the State in a single phase. The entire state has been divided into eight zones.

          Disclosing this, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak said that under the scheme, the Government shall offer, to every beneficiary enrolled under NFSA, the option of home delivery of Atta.  Any beneficiary, who wishes to physically collect his entitlement of wheat from a Fair Price Shop (FPS), shall have an option of OPT-OUT through a suitable IT intervention freely available to him. The delivery cycle of distribution shall now be changed from quarterly to monthly cycle.

          The Home Delivery Service shall introduce the concept of Mobile Fair Price Shops (MPS). The MPS shall be a transport vehicle, preferably fitted with GPS facility and cameras to live stream the handing over of Atta to the beneficiary, said the Minister adding it shall mandatorily have the facility of weighing scales in order to satisfy the customer about the weight of the Atta before it is delivered. All mandatory requirements of biometric verification, handing over of printed weight slip to the beneficiary, etc. shall be provided by the MPS. All MPS licences shall be issued by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs. An MPS shall enjoy a status similar to the ‘Fair Price Shop’ under the NFSA. Only MPS shall offer the facility of home delivery of Atta. 

          A Special Purpose Vehicle shall be formed by MARKFED to undertake all activities required to successfully offer the service of Home Delivery of Atta to the beneficiaries of NFSA.  The State Government shall bear the entire cost of grinding Wheat into Atta even though the guidelines framed under NFSA allowed the recovery of these grinding charges from the beneficiary.  The new service is, therefore, expected to result in a saving of about Rs. 170 crore for the beneficiaries as regards their present expenditure on converting Wheat into Atta at the local atta chakki, added Mr. Kataruchak.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Bhagwant Mann led State government announces resumption of ‘Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh State Yuva Award’

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 14, 2022

On the auspicious occasion of the country’s 75th year of Independence, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab government has decided to resume the ‘Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh State Yuva Award’, which was lying defunct since long. The aim to restart this award is to make the youth a partner in the development of the state besides empowering them. The Yuva Bhavan constructed at Chandigarh for the youth is being also renovated and revived as Centre of Excellence for youth.

It was disclosed by Sports and Youth Services Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer after a meeting held at the Directorate of Youth Services at Sector-42 Yuva Bhavan. He said that the State Government is making continuous efforts to disseminate the ideology of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and prepare the youth for taking leadership role in the state. This award Carrie’s a cash amount of Rs. 51,000, a medal, a scroll, a blazer and a certificate.

Mr. Meet Hayer said that Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh State Yuva Award is given to two youths between the age of 15 to 35 years from each district of the state. The required instructions have already been given to the Youth services Department. The Youth welfare activities, NCC, NSS, social services, cultural activities, sports, tracking, national unity, blood donation, awareness against drugs, educational merit, heroic deeds, scouts and guiding and adventure activities are the criterion for the bestowing of award.

The Minister also gave directions for the renovation and revival of the Yuva Bhavan building at Chandigarh which will cost around Rs. 3 crore. The purpose of this Yuva Bhavan to be built as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for the youth is to enhance the activities and programs of the government for the youth such as the youth festivals.

The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Sports and Youth Services Raj Kamal Chaudhary, Director Rajesh Dhiman, Deputy Director Dr. Kamaljit Singh Sidhu and Assistant Director Rupinder Kaur.

Chandigarh, Punjab

MHA ANNOUNCES NAMES OF PUNJAB POLICE OFFICERS/OFFICIALS FOR PPMDS, PMMS AWARDS

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 14, 2022

Recognising the outstanding services of the Punjab Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (GOI), on the eve of 76th Independence Day, announced the names of the Punjab Police officers/officials, to be awarded with President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS).

          Director Bureau of Investigation (BOI) Punjab B Chandra Sekhar and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Intelligence Jatinder Singh Aulakh have been awarded with President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

          Similarly, six PPS officers, including AIG Zonal CID Amritsar Varinder Singh, DCP Law & Order Amritsar Parminder Singh Bhandal, DSP IRB Ludhiana Daljit Singh, DSP Commando Battalion Bahadurgarh Sanjeev Kumar, DSP PRTC Jahan Khelan Harjit Singh and DSP CID Jalandhar Harbhajan Lal are among 14 officers/officials have been selected for the Police Medal for Meritorious Service. Remaining officials includes Inspector Raj Kumar, SI Sampuran Singh, SI Rajesh Kumar, SI Ram Darshan, SI Chander Parkash, SI Sakandar Singh, ASI Manjit Singh and ASI Prit Pal Singh.

          Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, while congratulating the awardees, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Home Affairs GOI for recognising the services of these officers and boosting the morale of the entire Punjab Police force. He said that such recognition plays a significant role in encouraging the Police force to work with more dedication and devotion, which is very much required in a border state having manifold security challenges.

Chandigarh, Punjab

POWER MINISTER LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF 66 KV GRID SUB-STATION AND STATE OF THE ART MULTI STORY BUILDING AT SANGRUR

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 14, 2022

The Power and Public Works Minister Punjab Mr. Harbhajan Singh ETO today laid foundation stones of two different projects at Sangrur.

            After laying the foundation stone of 66 KV grid sub station at Sangrur, the Power Minister informed that this sub station will be completed by March 31, 2023 at a cost of around Rs.9.50 crore. He said that the construction of this sub-station will benefit about 60 to 70 thousand electricity consumers and its commencement will prevent overloading of 66 KV grid sub-stations on Badrukhan, Mangwal and Sohian roads.

            Similarly, laying the foundation stone of the second project, a multi-storied state-of-the-art building to be constructed at 33 KV Colony, Sohian Road, Sangrur to shift 12 offices of PSPCL Sangrur to one place, the Minister for Power said that the construction of this building will cost around Rs 17.30 crore and the project is targeted to be completed by 31st March 2024. He said that with PSPCL offices coming together under one roof, it will be easier to provide timely services to consumers, electricity workers and pensioners.

            Mr. ETO said that due to the visionary thinking of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to solving the problems faced by the people on a priority basis. He further added that the Punjab Government has provided the facility of 600 units of free electricity every two months to the domestic consumers which will be applicable to all domestic consumers fairly. The bill will be zero for consumers consuming up to 600 units of electricity in two months, said the Minister.

            The MLA Sangrur Narinder Kaur Bharaj and MLA Lehra Barinder Kumar Goyal, Deputy Commissioner Jitinder Jorwal, SSP Mandeep Singh Sidhu, Director PSPCL Er. DPS Grewal were also present on this occasion.

Chandigarh

AMAN ARORA JOINS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM TO MARK I-DAY EVE

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 14, 2022

Punjab Information and Public Relations, New & Renewable Energy Sources and Housing & Urban Development Minister Mr. Aman Arora along with hundreds of people carrying the Tricolour paid tributes to legendary martyr Shaheed Udham Singh and other freedom fighters, who played a pivotal role in the freedom struggle, at Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial, Sunam today. He also joined the people to sing the National Anthem to mark the eve of 75th anniversary of India’s Independence.

Notably, Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Mr. Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann had given a call to sing the National Anthem while holding National Flag.

Meanwhile, extending warm greetings to the people of the state and media fraternity, Mr. Aman Arora called upon the people to take a pledge on this solemn day to rededicate themselves to make “Rangla Punjab”. He stressed on the need to eradicate  corruption and to create an atmosphere of harmony and brotherhood.

Paying tributes to the martyrs, he said all of us should realise the dreams of our freedom fighters, who sacrificed their lives to achieve country’s freedom.

”Independence Day is an occasion for setting new goals for all-round development of the state and we all should work in consonance to accomplish the goal.” he emphasized.

Chandigarh, Punjab

51 lakh electricity consumers will get zero  bills from September 1: CM

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 12, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said that  51 lakh households of Punjab can look forward to getting zero electricity bills from September 1st.

After dedicating 66KV Butaari-Beas line to the people, the Chief minister said that in a path breaking initiative the Aam Aadmi government in the state has provided 600 units of free power per billing cycle to every section of society. He said that due to this unprecedented pro-people initiative 51 lakh households out of total 74 lakh will get zero electricity bill in the coming month of September. Likewise, Bhagwant Mann said that 68 lakh household will get zero power bill in January, which will be roughly 90% of the total households of the state.     

The Chief Minister said that for the first time in history of state farmers have got regular, uninterrupted and surplus power. Bhagwant Mann said that neither there was any power cut for farmers nor for others

The Chief Minister said that the state government is taking path breaking initiatives for the progress of state and welfare of people. He said that this important line that will regularly illuminate 70 villages of the border districts have been hanging in fire since last one decade. However, Bhagwant Mann said that after assuming the charge of office he had asked the officers to ensure that all such projects are completed at the earliest.

The Chief Minister said that the total expenditure incurred on the project has been Rs 4.40 crore. He said that the project will benefit more than 2 lakh consumers who will no longer have to unscheduled face power cuts or overloading. Bhagwant Mann said that four power stations viz. 66KV Lidhar, 66 KV Beas, 66 KV Butaala and 66 KV Sathiala are connected with it.

Chandigarh

Haryana to organize a state-level programme to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Kurukshetra

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 12, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal said that in view of the announcement made by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to observe August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’), the State Government has decided to organize a state-level programme to observe the same at Kurukshetra.

In the state-level programme which would be attended by the Sh. Manohar Lal himself, the people coming from every corner of the state would be made aware of the supreme sacrifices of all those who lost their lives due to partition. The day is being observed to give a fitting tribute to all those who lost their lives and had left their homes during Partition.

“Though every year August 15, is celebrated as a joyous and proud occasion but with the sweetness of freedom, the country had to also bear the trauma of partition.  Because of the hatred and violence, lakhs of our sisters and brothers lost their lives and many were displaced from their roots. The pain of partition can never be forgotten. No partition is devoid of tribulations but the story of India has been more painful and traumatic,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that through Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the present generation and the coming generations will always be inspired to remember those who suffered great pain and sacrificed their lives during the partition, before celebrating the country’s independence.

To observe this memory, Partition Memorials (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smarak) are being built at different places in the state. The country’s world-class ‘Shaheedi Smarak’ is being built in the Masana village of Kurukshetra at a cost of Rs. 200 crores. For this humanitarian work, Panchnad Smarak Trust has announced to donate 25 acres of land to the government. One such ‘Samarak’ has been built at Badkhal in Faridabad, informed the Chief Minister.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that Partition Horrors Remembrance Day will remind us that peace, unity and communal harmony are the pillars of a nation. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi had announced to observe this day with the aim that every Indian should be inspired and dedicated to safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation by remembering this day.

This day will inspire us to remove the poison of social divisions and disharmony and to strengthen the spirit of unity, social harmony, and human empowerment. If the spirit of oneness increases, then the disharmony will automatically be removed from society. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is the core value of Indian culture. Each one of us has to rise above caste, creed and religion, said Sh. Manohar Lal.