Chandigarh, March 9

Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labor Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that during the S.D. Chatterjee Football Trophy, former football players were honored, and their pictures were displayed to remember them. “This is a sign of football’s resurgence, and Ambala Cantonment is set to regain its football glory.”

Sh. Vij was addressing people this evening after the final match of the S.D. Chatterjee Trophy at the FIFA-approved football ground of the War Heroes Memorial Stadium in Ambala Cantonment.

He expressed his appreciation for the Football Lovers Welfare Society for organizing the competition in the name of Dada S.D. Chatterjee. He said that “Nations perish when they forget their ancestors.” He was pleased to see that members of Chatterjee’s family had come here after many years, making it a true tribute to his contributions in developing football players in this city. He also appreciated the organization’s name, “Football Lovers Welfare Society,” stating that while players can be trained, the real need is for football lovers.

Ambala Cantonment was once a stronghold of football- Vij

Energy and Transport Minister Anil Vij recalled watching football matches on this ground, where the stadium used to be packed with enthusiastic spectators who seemed as if they were playing the game themselves. He remembered Dada S.D. Chatterjee, who passionately guided football players. There was a time when Ambala Cantonment was the hub of football. Matches used to be held in this stadium, drawing large crowds. In Gandhi Ground, matches required tickets, and the stands were always full.

During that era, Ambala Cantonment had football teams like Union Club, Heroes Club, Aryans Club, and others that established their dominance across India, even defeating the renowned Mohun Bagan Club of West Bengal.

Built a FIFA-approved football stadium in Ambala Cantonment -Vij

Cabinet Minister Anil Vij noted that while other places had developed turf fields for football, players in Ambala Cantonment continued playing on dirt fields, causing the sport to decline. When he got the opportunity, he initiated the construction of a high-quality FIFA-approved football stadium in Ambala Cantonment, which will be completed soon. Within hundreds of kilometers, there is no other FIFA-approved stadium in this region. Continuous communication with FIFA is ongoing to host national and international matches here. Once major tournaments are held in Ambala Cantonment, talented players will undoubtedly emerge.

Football is a global game with a stronger foundation than cricket -Vij

Cabinet Minister Anil Vij pointed out that while cricket is dominant everywhere today, it is primarily a sport of Commonwealth countries where the British ruled. In contrast, football is a game played worldwide. He emphasized that other sports should not be neglected, as their foundation is even stronger than cricket. He highlighted that football players earn just as much, if not more, than cricketers.

He said that to promote positive energy among athletes, he has facilitated the construction of a football stadium, an all-weather swimming pool (which hosted Khelo India swimming competitions), an international-standard gymnastics hall, a badminton hall, and a yoga center in Ambala Cantonment. Additionally, he developed an open-air theater in Subhash Park, where the Mr. Ambala bodybuilding competition is currently taking place.

“Keep politics to us; don’t let it enter football” -Vij

Anil Vij stated that, “Keep politics to us; don’t let it enter football.” He mentioned hearing discussions that weaken the spirit of football. The game should be played with true sportsmanship. Even within their organizations, people should work with the right spirit. His goal is to channel people’s energy in a positive direction, and he is succeeding in this endeavor, with continued support for sports enthusiasts.

Vij boosted players’ morale by kicking a football

Before the final match, Anil Vij kicked a football on the field to encourage the players. He watched the final match, where Kalka Football Academy defeated Patiala’s Dalbir Football Academy 2-0 to win the tournament. Vij honored the winning and runner-up teams by awarding them trophies.

On this occasion, Welfare Society President Rajesh Sharma, along with Subhash Sharma, Naresh Kumar, Rakesh Sharma, Subhash, Ashok Sharma, Dheeraj Bhatia, Anil Goyal, A.D. Gandhi and other dignitaries, were present.

Chandigarh, March 5

Haryana Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Sh. Rajesh Nagar, held a review meeting today with senior department officers. During the meeting, he discussed several important issues and directed officers to ensure the timely distribution of ration and mustard oil. He also directed to accelerate the work of installing CCTV cameras at ration depots.

The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister directed the officers to expedite the process of allotting new ration depots. He said that tenders have been initiated to install new PoS machines at ration depots through public sector undertakings. The meeting also discussed the resumption of fortified wheat flour distribution under the public distribution system (PDS), which would help address complaints about the supply of damp grain.

In the meeting it was also considered to reintroduce the ‘Potli Scheme’, which involves distributing all essential commodities under the PDS in a single ‘Potli’ to the beneficiaries. 

Additional Chief Secretary, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan and Director, Sh. Rajesh Jogpal along with other senior officers  also remained  present during the meeting.

Chandigarh, January 31:

          Central Civil Services Cultural and Board are organizing the All India Services Athletics, Swimming and Yogasana (Men & Women) tournament from 19th February to 8th March 2025 at Chandigarh and Gujarat.

          Trials for the selection of Athletics and Yogasana teams will be held at Polo Ground Patiala on 11th February at 11 am and Swimming teams will be held at Multipurpose Stadium, Sector 78 SAS Nagar (Mohali) on 11th February at 11 am.

          The spokesman of the sports department further informed that in these trials security services personnel/para-security organizations/central police organizations/police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP and NSG etc., autonomous parties/undertakings/public sector Banks including central ministry run banks, excluding casual/daily workers, temporary office workers, newly recruited employees who have been in regular services for less than 6 months, Government employees (regular), government officials (regular) of different departments can participate only after receiving NoC from their departments. The cost of travel, accommodation and food in this tournament will be paid by the player personally.

Chandigarh January 22

This year’s Republic Day celebrations will feature Haryana’s tableau on New Delhi’s Kartavya Path, showcasing a divine depiction of the state’s prosperity, heritage, and development. The tableau will highlight Haryana’s rich cultural heritage through the portrayal of the divine message of the Bhagavad Gita, delivered by Lord Shri Krishna to Arjuna in Kurukshetra. Additionally, it will offer a glimpse of a modern Haryana, a sports powerhouse, reflecting the state’s continuous development in technology and innovation, alongside the stellar achievements of its athletes.

 This information was shared by Sh K.M. Pandurang, Director General of the Department of Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Haryana, while presenting Haryana’s tableau to the media at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in New Delhi today. He explained that the front part of the tableau portrays Lord Krishna delivering the message of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna before the Mahabharata war at the sacred Jyotisar Tirtha in Kurukshetra. This divine message, imparted by Lord Krishna to humanity through Arjuna, stands as a testament to Haryana’s enduring contribution to India’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

The middle section of the tableau features a craft cart inspired by the Surajkund Mela, showcasing Haryana’s rich art and handicrafts. Behind the craft cart, a ‘Haryanvi Tau’ is depicted working on a laptop, symbolizing how Haryana’s farmers are utilizing information technology to enhance their daily lives and farming practices. Through digital platforms like ‘Meri Fasal-Mera Byora,’ they access government schemes and check crop prices online. Nearby, two schoolgirls in uniform represent Haryana’s commitment to women empowerment and gender equality, reflecting the impact of programs like Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao.

Sh Pandurang said that the rear section of the tableau depicts a blend of skyscrapers, modernization, and urbanization in Gurugram. This part highlights how Haryana has emerged as a leading state in technology, innovation, and technical advancements. The modernization of Gurugram through the PPP model, along with its status as a leader in software exports, symbolizes the identity of a new and prosperous Haryana. In addition to technological progress, the state is also making its mark as a hub for startups and innovation.

He explained that the final section of the tableau features Olympian athletes from Haryana standing proudly on a skyscraper, symbolizing the state’s remarkable sports achievements. Haryana is renowned as a sports powerhouse, contributing more than 30 percent of India’s medals in international competitions, including the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, despite comprising only 2 percent of the nation’s population and 1.34 percent of its geographical area. This year, Haryana’s athletes won 16 Olympic and Paralympics medals, further solidifying its identity as a sports hub. This success is a direct result of the Haryana Government’s exemplary sports policy, the encouragement provided to athletes, and the relentless dedication of the state’s talented players. This section honors the hard work, dedication, and achievements of Haryana’s athletes, who bring pride and prestige to both the state and the nation. Through this tableau, Haryana has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to showcasing India’s new and developed form on Republic Day 2025.

Sh Pandurang informed that this is the fourth consecutive year that Haryana’s tableau will have the honor of being showcased on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi during the Republic Day celebrations. This year, the theme of Haryana’s tableau is ‘Samridh Haryana-Virasat Aur Vikas’ with its construction completed at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp of the Ministry of Defense, Government of India. Previous Haryana tableau has successfully featured themes such as ‘Khelo Mai Number One – Haryana’ in 2022, ‘International Gita Mahotsav’ in 2023, and ‘Mera Parivar-Meri Pehchan’ in 2024.

 He stated that despite its small geographical area, Haryana has consistently been at the forefront of the country’s industrial, agricultural, sports, and various national and international business developments. The state has achieved numerous milestones, including the creation of infrastructure that contributes to realizing the vision of making India a ‘developed India.’

Chandigarh

The Department of Animal Husbandry completed 3rd round of Lumpy Skin Disease in cattle of Chandigarh. The Lumpy Skin is a contagious, epizootic disease caused by the Capri pox virus, which spreads and most prevalent among cattle. The capripox virus genus consists of LSDV, as well as sheep pox virus, and goat pox virus.

On this occasion, Sh. Hari Kallikkat, Secretary Animal Husbandry, intimated that department has administered 9000 vaccination doses free of cost in cattle population. The department has been successfully able to combat the Lumpy Skin in cattle since 2023 due to effective Sero & Physical monitoring in Chandigarh. He said that till date three rounds of LSD vaccination has been completed and 25641 vaccines has been administrated against the disease. He added that strict implementation of advisories, bio-security measures and movement restriction and isolation of affected animals are followed in true spirit. Every type of assistance has been provided to Livestock owners i.e. treatment of animals and control of disease to avoid further spread of disease. The department has issued Advisory to all livestock owners and MC Gaushalas for taking all preventive measures. The Gaushalas has been issued 2000 doses of vaccine free of cost to administer to their cattle population.

Director Animal Husbandry, Sh. Paviter Singh urged the livestock owners to report to the nearest veterinary hospital immediately on unusual mortality and sickness in cattle. He further stated that owners are being educated through awareness camps however there is no specific treatment for LSD. The current preventive measure includes vaccination, movement control of bovine animals and quarantining, implementing biosecurity through vector control. It is worth mentioning that all neighbouring states Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh were severely affected by Lumpy Skin Disease which resulted in huge mortality of cattle and financial loss to livestock owners. In the contrary Chandigarh remains LSD free till date.

Joint Director Animal Husbandry apprised that livestock owners have been educated regarding bio-security measures as isolation of sick animals from the healthy animals, feeding of affected animals with liquid & soft feed, and green fodder to their animals. They have also been advised to use dis-infections in premises at regular intervals for cleanliness and hygiene and to apply Ecto-parasiticide to healthy animals.

Chandigarh, January 15

Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Mr. Shyam Singh Rana, assured that all legitimate demands of the Veterinary Livestock Development Assistant (VLDA)  will be addressed.

During a meeting with representatives of the Veterinary and Livestock Extension Association today. The Commissioner and Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Mr. Vijay Singh Dahiya, and Director, Dr. L.C. Ranga were also present in the meeting.

During the meeting, Association representatives, including Sheel Sangwan and Bijender Singh, highlighted the long-pending demand to change the designation of VLDA to Veterinary and Livestock Extension Officer. The minister directed appropriate action on this matter.

Other issues discussed included the formation of a Diploma Veterinary Council, implementation of ACP with grade pay as per the 7th Pay Commission, and ensuring the participation of all VLDA members in the upcoming online transfer drive.

The Minister assured the Association representatives that their demands would be thoroughly examined, and appropriate actions would be taken to fulfill the justified ones promptly.

Chandigarh  January 1- On the occasion of New Year 2025, a special event was held at the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) headquarters in Panchkula, where Chairperson Nand Lal Sharma emphasized the need for further improvements in the power sector and prioritizing consumer interests. He stated that the Commission’s work should be guided by public interest, and all officials and employees must work with utmost dedication toward this goal.

          The Chairperson issued clear instructions to ensure that the tariff order is to be finalized and issued by 31 March. He also directed the expeditious resolution of all pending petitions and ensured that complaints filed for noncompliance with orders issued by the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum had to be resolved within six months. He remarked, “Our goal is to provide affordable and quality electricity to consumers. This requires concrete and timely efforts.”

          Chairperson Nand Lal Sharma directed officials from the legal, technical, and tariff sections to adopt modern technologies and innovative approaches in their work. He highlighted the importance of preparing efficient and uniform regulations to rationally govern the power sector. If there is a need for amendments to existing regulations, they should be implemented.

          He emphasized the need to study the orders issued by other state electricity regulatory commissions as well as the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). Additionally, he stressed the importance of leveraging international reforms in the power sector to benefit the state. He stated that these steps would not only safeguard consumer interests but also elevate the state’s power sector to new heights.

          During the program, Chairperson Nand Lal Sharma interacted with officials and employees, seeking their suggestions for improving the power sector. He reviewed the progress of various departments during the event and motivated employees to continue delivering excellence in their work.