IEP Chandigarh, March 31

Taking serious note of the suspension of the work of issuing registration certificates (RCs) of new vehicles and driving license (DLs), Punjab Transport Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Friday, issued contract termination notice to “Smart Chip Limited” company for failure to comply with the terms and conditions of issuing RCs and DLs in a stipulated time-frame.

Earlier show cause notices were issued to the company due to halting of work, to which no adequate response was given by the company.

Giving details, the Transport Minister said, the management of the company was being instructed from the last several days to complete the work in a timely manner as per the terms and conditions of the contract in view of the reports of delay in the issuing work. Show cause notices were also issued to the company by the transport department, but the company continued to reluctant for timely complete the work.

The Cabinet Minister informed that offer letters are being issued to L-2 and L-3 companies and Public Sector Units (PSUs) to allot this work so that registration certificates and driving licenses could be issued at the earliest.

Laljit Singh Bhullar strictly asked that stern legal action will be taken against the company, which does not live up to the agreement, adding that the process of blacklisting the company has also been initiated for disrupting the government work.

The Cabinet Minister said that directions were also given to Mr. A.S. Rai, ADGP Traffic, Punjab Police that the RCs and DLs downloaded from DigiLocker or M. Parivahan App should be considered as valid and commuters showing these online documents should not be challaned.

IEP Chandigarh, March 31

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal released the coffee table book ‘Sikh Business Leaders of India’, authored by Dr. Prabhleen at a function organized in Delhi. On the occasion, the Chief Minister invited the industrialists present in the programme to set up industries in Haryana. He said that the state government has created a conducive environment and are providing various facilities.        Addressing the industrialists, the Chief Minister said that they will not face any problem in doing business in Haryana. “The government has created a single room system, under which all types of permissions to industries are given in 45 days. The state government has made four categories A, B, C and D. If industries are set up in category C and D zones, the state government will reimburse Rs 4,000 per worker per month for the next 4 years,” he said.        Sh. Manohar Lal said that the Sikh community has made a huge contribution to the state, the country and the world as well. “This community is a working community and have worked hard with struggle to advance their business, family, country and society. They are also working to take forward and uplift the needy; who have been left behind from the mainstream due to some reason,” he added.Baba Banda Singh Bahadur fought with Mughals and built capital at Lohgarh        The Chief Minister said that Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji entrusted the responsibility to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur to counter the atrocities committed on the people by the Mughals in North India. They fought valiantly and built their first capital at Lohgarh in this region. For the first time, the law of agricultural reform was also implemented by him.Teachings of Gurus still relevant in the society        Sharing the story of the supreme sacrifice made by Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji, the Chief Minister said that when Bhai Jaita Ji, while going to Anandpur Sahib; reached Sonipat with Guru Tegh Bahadur ji’s head, at that time, in order to escape from the army of Mughals, Bhai Kushal Singh of village Badkhalsa, Sonipat, offered his head to Bhai Jaita ji; stating that his face resembles Guru ji, and his head should be handed over to the Mughal army, so that Guru’s head could be taken to Anandpur Sahib.        The Chief Minister said that this great sacrifice of Bhai Kushal Singh will always be remembered and in his memory, the state government has installed a statue of Bhai Kushal Singh at Badkhalsa and has also made a memorial. He said that the education of brotherhood, sacrifice and dedication has been received from the Gurus only and it is still relevant in the society.Haryana government done commendable work under leadership of CM Manohar Lal: Tarlochan Singh        Appreciating the works of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and the state government, former MP, S. Tarlochan Singh said that after the formation of Haryana, maximum work has been done for Sikh history under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal. He said that Sh. Manohar Lal has an important contribution in reviving the history of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.Various incomparable works done under leadership of the Chief Minister: Karmjit Singh        Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, president, Mahant Karmjit Singh said that incomparable work has been done for Sikhism and Punjabi language under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal. Under the leadership of the Chief Minister, the state government has also created a separate foundation for Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, he added.        On the occasion, a large number of eminent personalities of Sikh community and other dignitaries were present.

IEP Chandigarh, March 30

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala has said that Maharaja Agrasen Hisar Airport will be made operational by November 1, 2023. Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme, air service will be started from Hisar on 9 routes to different states. After completion of various works, passengers will be able to travel on these routes by 48 seater plane.Sh. Dushyant Chautala was interacting with media persons at Hisar airport on Thursday. Urban Local Bodies Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta was also present on the occasion.Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that Air India will come for inspection of Hisar airport in the direction of starting flying training operations from here. Air India is going to buy 400 Airbus aircraft soon. If the flying training operations will start after inspection in Hisar, then Air India alone will give this training to about 200 pilots. He said that three other companies are also in the race to start flying training operations in Hisar, for which open tender will be floated soon.Giving information about various works going on at the airport, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the work of the boundary wall of the airport would be completed in the month of May. In terms of security, watch towers have been set up as per international standards. The work of the taxiway at the airport is almost complete. Advanced light systems have arrived and will be installed from next month. The capacity of the existing terminal at the airport will be increased from 30 people to 55. Apart from this, the process of tender for the building of the new terminal will start soon. Arrangements are also being made in view of hijack and other emergency situations, he added.        The Deputy Chief Minister said that many projects have been approved as per the conditions of the Central Government and their drawings are being prepared.In response to a question about connecting Hisar to Chandigarh via rail, he said that negotiations regarding the rail connectivity of Chandigarh via Hisar-Uklana to Narwana are still underway, on which the report is yet to come. The Deputy Chief Minister informed that a provision of Rs. 723 crore has been made in the budget for the elevated road in Hisar.

IEP Chandigarh, March 30

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala along with Urban Local Bodies Minister Dr. Kamal Gupta today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several projects in assembly constituencies of district Hisar. They inaugurated Hisar-Mangali-Syahadwa four-lane road constructed at a cost of Rs. 1552.040 lakh, Hisar-Mangali-Syahadwa ROB constructed at a cost of Rs. 4781.78 lakh and two-lane ROB on Rewari-Bathinda railway line LC-76 constructed at a cost of Rs. 2796 lakh. An amount of Rs 9129.82 lakh will be spent on these three projects.        The Deputy Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone of 8 roads to be constructed with an amount of Rs 2622.09 lakh in Uklana assembly constituency and 10 roads worth Rs 2424.670 lakh in Barwala constituency. Besides this, the foundation stones were laid for five projects worth Rs 2612.31 lakh in Narnaund assembly constituency, 17 projects worth Rs 2510.290 lakh in Nalwa assembly constituency and 22 projects worth Rs 2636.120 lakh in Adampur constituency.The Deputy Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone of seven projects worth Rs. 1887.350 lakh in Hisar assembly constituency and 22 projects worth Rs. 2421.78 lakh in Hansi constituency.Similarly, a total amount of Rs. 17114.61 lakh will be spent on projects planned to be set up on 215.57 kilometers in all the assembly constituencies of Hisar. In addition to laying the foundation stone of these projects, an amount of Rs. 2627.88 lakh was also spent on the construction of emergency exit and perimeter road for Maharaja Agrasen Airport. 

IEP Chandigarh, March 30

Haryana’s daughters once again proved their mettle by grabbing gold medal in IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship held in New Delhi recently. Ms. Nitu Ghanghas and Ms. Saweety Boora, gold medal winners today met Chief Minister Manohar Lal here today.During the meeting, the Chief Minister also handed over a cheque of Rs. 40 lakh each and offer letter of Group B post under the Haryana Outstanding Sportsperson Service Rules to both the sportspersons in a programme organised at his residence Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh today.The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of pride for every resident of Haryana that during the past few years, the daughters of the state have not only brought laurels to the state but also to the country in the field of sports.Besides providing excellent sports infrastructure to the sportspersons, Haryana Government is also providing them government jobs under the Haryana Outstanding Sportspersons service rules.On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Sports, Sh. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Director, Sports, Sh. Pankaj Nain and other senior officers were present.

IEP Chandigarh, March 30

The Haryana Police will run a month-long campaign against human trafficking across the state in April. Through this, it aims to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking and to encourage people to report any suspicious activity related to human trafficking.The campaign, which will run from April 1 to April 30, 2023, will involve various activities such as seminars, workshops, street plays, and awareness drives. The Haryana Police will also work closely with NGOs and other stakeholders to conduct rescue operations and provide rehabilitation to the victims of human trafficking. “Human trafficking is a heinous crime that affects thousands of people every year in the country. The state has unearthed several cases of human trafficking in recent years, and the Haryana Police is committed to putting an end to this menace” said DGP PK Agrawal.Speaking about the campaign, he further said, “The month-long campaign against human trafficking is a part of our ongoing efforts to combat this crime. We are determined to create a safer environment for our citizens and to ensure that perpetrators of this crime are brought to justice.”The Haryana Police has urged citizens to report any suspicious activity related to human trafficking to the police immediately at 112, its emergency helpline number. The police has assured that the identity of the informer will be kept confidential.In its communique to field units, SPs and DCPs have been asked to organise the campaign. CPs and IG/ADG Range will weekly review the progress. Performance of field units will be reviewed at the end of the month on number of missing children and adults traced and beggars and labours rescued. Towards this end, police will revisit has untraced missing person cases and send police teams to shelters and children homes in adjoining states to see whether any of them are residing there. While missing children cases are registered under section 363-366 IPC, those of missing adults are registered under 346 IPC.In 2022, Haryana police traced 3379 female and 6340 male missing adults. During the year, it also recovered missing 1144 boy children and 1426 girl children. During the year, it rescued 41 bonded labourers too.In the same period, twenty-two Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTU) of the State Crime Branch traced missing 316 male adults and 373 females. It also traced missing 313 boy children and 227 girl children during the year. It rescued 639 male and 294 female beggars and 1300 male and 52 female bonded labours in 2022. As per a Supreme Court order, a case of missing person is transferred to state crime branch for further investigation if it remains unsolved in the district for over four months.Through the campaign, Haryana police in association with women and child welfare department, other state police and NGOs aims to bring smile back to the family by reuniting their loved ones with them.

IEP Chandigarh, March 30

Haryana has today attained new heights with the successful completion of electrification work of railways in the state being carried out by the Central and State Government. Lauding this achievement of Haryana, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi said that electrification of railways will create more opportunities towards development of Haryana.Union Railway Minister, Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw in his tweet disclosed the 100 percent completion of railway electrification work in Haryana.On the behalf of the people of Haryana the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Union Railway Minister for this achievement. He said that Haryana is consistently stepping towards the path of development under the visionary leadership and inspiration of the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi.He further said that 100 percent railway electrification in the state would greatly benefit the citizens. Along with this, this step will also prove to be significant for the protection of the environment.

IEP Chandigarh, March 30

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal today paid obeisance at Mata Mansa Devi Temple on the occasion of Ram Navami and wished for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state.Sh. Manohar Lal performed yajna amid chanting of mantras in the temple premises and also performed Kanya Pujan. After this, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the blood donation awareness camp organized in the temple premises. He also interacted with the blood donors and encouraged them by putting up badges.        Addressing the mediapersons, the Chief Minister said that today, on the occasion of the ninth Navratri, he wished happiness and prosperity for the people of the entire state at the feet of the Almighty.The Chief Minister said that after coming here today, he also got information about various development works being done by the Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board. The executive and board members apprised the Chief Minister that the number of devotees visiting the temple is increasing every year. Along with this, there has been an increase in the number of devotees in Kali Mata Mandir, Kalka and Chandi Mata Mandir.On the occasion, Ambala MP, Sh. Ratan Lal Kataria, Chief Administrator. Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board and Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Mahavir Kaushik, along with other dignitaries were present.

IEP Chandigarh, March 27

Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister, Sh. Devender Singh Babli said that the players of Haryana have brought laurels to the state by leaving their indelible mark at National and International level competition. The state government is also announcing several schemes to promote sports which are directly motivating players across the state. The Development and Panchayats Minister, Sh. Devender Singh Babli arrived in Ratta khera village of Fatehabad as Chief Guest to motivate the players. Sh.  Babli said that sports competitions like kabaddi should be organized from time to time in order to identify the new talent which can be further nurtured through right guidance . He said that Sports foster a sense of competitiveness and discipline. The sportspersons of the state are continuously bringing laurels to India by winning medals in Olympics and other international sports competitions. Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister, Devender Singh Babli awarded Rs. 11,000 to the team bagging first place in the competition and Rs. 7,100 to the second-placed team. 

IEP Chandigarh, March 27

 Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala directed the officers to complete all civil aviation projects at the earliest so that the state would stand out on the global aviation arena. He further stated that a lax attitude towards this work will not be accepted.The Deputy CM held a meeting with officers and reviewed various ongoing projects across the state related to Civil Aviation.Sh. Dushyant Chautala discussed in detail about acquisition of land and development of Bhiwani, Narnaul, Karnal, Gurugram etc. airstrips and heliports. He also took detailed feedback from the officers about Hisar airport and gave directions to expedite the work.      The Deputy Chief Minister was informed in the meeting that the report of suitability of 270 acres of land for developing Bhiwani airstrip has been received from the Deputy Commissioner of Bhiwani and soon the process of acquiring the said land will be completed. Similarly, feedback was also taken regarding the expansion of the airstrips of Narnaul and Karnal.On the question of heliport to be made in Gurugram, it was apprised that Pawan Hans Limited Company has completed the feasibility study and they will submit the cost estimate by March 31, 2023.The Deputy CM directed to complete the boundary wall of the Hisar Airport by May 31, 2023. He directed the officers of the Public Health Engineering Department to complete the work of supply of drinking water and drainage of rain water in the airport by April 15, 2023.He further directed to issue the tender for the security watch-tower in the month of April and instructed to begin the work.He asked the officers to vacate the Police Welfare Centre inside the airport and shall be taken over by the Aviation Department so that this building could be used for setting up aviation equipment.Sh. Dushyant Chautala asked to make preparations while directing to ensure the deployment of security personnel before air services connecting other states proposed from Hisar airport in August. He directed the concerned officer to coordinate with the district administration to get the high-tension wires removed from the airport area at the earliest so that planes do not face any issue while takeoff and landing. Apart from these, he also reviewed other works of the department.On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Civil Aviation Department, Sh. Ankur Gupta, Managing Director, HSIIDC, Sh. Vikas Gupta, Advisor, Civil Aviation, Dr. Shaleen, OSD to Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Kamlesh Bhadoo, besides other senior officers of Civil Aviation and Public Works Department were present.