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A seven Day/Night NSS Special Camp under the theme ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Fit India Campaign’ began at Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh. The Chief Guest for the camp’s inaugural was Dr Nisha Bhargava, Principal of the college. The inaugural began on an auspicious note with a lamp-lighting ceremony, along with the recitation of the Gayatri mantra. In her motivational address, Dr. Nisha Bhargava apprised the volunteers of the importance of social service in one’s life and substantiated it with the example of her work towards service of humanity. She praised the volunteers for their
enthusiastic participation and lauded their efforts and services rendered during the year. Enlightening the volunteers about the concept of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Dr. Bhargava apprised them about the college’s swachhta and sustainability oriented efforts and the awards bagged by the college for its dedicated work in this direction. A patriotic dance performance aroused feelings of nationalism in the volunteers. This was followed by a pledge ceremony wherein the staff and volunteers were administered Swachhta Pledge and Fit India Pledge wherein they resolved to devote time to voluntary work for cleanliness, and to keep their body, mind and soul healthy. Books and stationery items for an upcoming donation drive were also collected on this occasion. The inaugural session of the camp was followed by celebration of National Girl Child Day by visiting the adopted village Badheri where an awareness programme was organised on the theme ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ in the premises of Government Model High School, Sector 41-D, Chandigarh. The event was graced by the presence of Mrs Sanjogita, Headmistress of the school. The NSS Programme Officers Dr. Pallvi and Dr. Purnima Bhandari educated the school girls about the significance of Girl Child Day, girl’s rights and how girl education can bring substantial change in the society. The NSS volunteers also donated stationery kits to the school girls.Thereafter, the NSS units also organised an awareness rally at Badheri wherein the volunteers raised slogans like ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’, ‘Beti Hai Kudrat Ka Uphar, Jeene Ka Do Usko Adhikar’, that were aimed to sensitise the village residents regarding the rights of girls. In the evening session of day 1 of the camp, an orientation cum ice-breaking session was organised. During the session, NSS Programme Officers discussed the opportunities offered in NSS that not only help the students in serving the society but also promote their holistic development. 

IEP Chandigarh, January 28

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar while paying rich tributes to Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj ji on his 93rd Birth Anniversary announced to give Rs. 21 lakh from his discretionary fund for the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation.

While, speaking as the Chief Guest during at the press meet organized to celebrate the 93rd Birth Anniversary of Pandit Jasraj ji, Sh. Manohar Lal made several important announcements for the native village of Pandit Jasraj.  These include construction of Pandit Jasraj welcome gates at both the entrances of his native village Pilli Mandori, district Fatehabad, establishing two volleyball nurseries for boys and girls, developing park and Vayayamshalas, developing dirty water ponds of the village as model ponds by the Haryana Pond and Wastewater Management Authority, construction of a new library building and renaming the Oxyvan established in Panchkula after Pandit Jasraj.

Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Sh. Manohar Lal said that Haryana’s world-famous Son, Pandit Jasraj ji has brought great pride to the State and in order to continue with his legacy, a framework for the development of Pandit Jasraj’s village Pilli Mandori has been made by the State Government. 

Sharing his views on how our rich culture and music play a critical role in overall development and growth of the next generation, the Sh. Manohar Lal said, “It is a matter of pride that Pandit Jasraj Ji was born in Haryana. He is considered one of the greatest Indian Classical Vocalists. His contribution is a treasure of the musical world. I assure to extend all possible cooperation to the Foundation for carrying forward the legacy of Pandit Jasraj ji.”

The Chief Minister said that art and culture is an integral part of Haryana’s soil. While carrying forward our rich traditions and culture we have been organizing International Gita Mahotsav to take immortal message taught by Lord Shri Krishna across the globe, he said.

“The work of any government is not limited to infrastructural development only but working for the welfare of the society while instilling a social responsibility is also one of the utmost duties of any government.  Beti Bacho Beti Padhao call given by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi is one of the best examples of this social responsibility presented by Haryana,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Wife of Pandit Jasraj ji, Smt. Madhura Pandit Jasraj ji expressed gratitude towards Sh. Manohar Lal for paying rich tributes to Pandit Jasraj Ji by making several important announcements for his village.

Echoing the same, Durga Jasraj (Founder of Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation and daughter of Pandit Jasraj ji) said that Haryana’s world-famous Son, Pandit Jasraj ji has brought great pride to the State and in order to continue with his legacy, the Foundation shall undertake various activities year-round to develop and sustain Cultural awareness amongst the people of the State.

Apart from soft initiatives, Durga Jasraj also spoke about the development of Pili Mandori village, the birthplace of Pandit Jasraj ji to upgrade educational facilities, Sports facilities, the existing Pandit Motiram Pustkalay and other works contributing to responsible Biodiversity in the area.

Padma Shri Sonu Nigam expressed his joy at being a part of the occasion and said that he is proud that his roots belong to Haryana. He said that besides sports and agriculture, Haryana has shined bright even in the field of music.

“There is a great need to work more to promote music and for this whenever Haryana will need my contribution, I will come happily,” said Sh. Sonu Nigam.

MP, Kartikeya Sharma, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Amit Agrawal, ADGP, Sh. Shrikant Jadhav, Publicity Advisor, Sh. Tarun Bhandari and other eminent dignatries remained present.

IEP Chandigarh, January 28

Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam is committed to provide uninterrupted power supply to the consumers. Several ambitious programs are being run by the Nigam for quick resolution of the problems of the consumers.

The Chairman Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum, Kurukshetra of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam along with the members of the Forum would take the proceedings of the forum in the office of SE/OP Circle, UHBVN, Panchkula, SCO-96, 1st Floor, Sector-5, Panchkula to redress the grievances / to hear the complaint of the consumers (belonging to Panchkula District only) and to entertain new complaints from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM on dated 30.01.2023 (Monday).

The CGRF shall take all grievances/complaints of consumers like billing problems, voltage complaints, problems in metering, disconnection and reconnection of power supply, interruptions, failure of power supply, efficiency, safety, reliability, noncompliance of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission orders etc. However, the cases of theft and unauthorized use of electricity, offences and penalties as specified under section 126 and section 135 to 139 of Electricity Act, accidents and inquiries as under section 161 of the Act would not be considered by the Forum.

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Haryana Government has invited applications to keep the folk artist units and artists in the state on empanelment basis for three years. For this, interested artists or units can submit the application by February 9, 2023, by filling the prescribed proforma.

Giving more information in this regard, an official spokesperson of the Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department said that folk artist units and artists are enlisted by the department, if the artist or group is proficient in their work, they can apply before the last date. The unit/group can also be sent outside the state and district for publicity on behalf of the government. The empanelled artists have to ensure mass publicity of public welfare schemes and programmes among the masses.

A unit group will receive about 20 campaign programmes every month, he stated. However, a single performer may receive more performances than this. Unit artists will not be entitled to remuneration merely by enlistment but will be paid in lieu of work. Parties hired on contract will have to give a program of at least two and a half hours. Three programs may also be given in a day during a special publicity campaign.

The spokesperson said that at the time of application, the applicant must give an attested copy of his residence certificate and his passport size photograph. Ration card, driving license, certificate issued by sarpanch, municipality or government officer will also be valid for residential certificate. For more information in this regard, one can visit the department’s website https://prharyana.gov.in and also contact the concerned District Information, Public Relations Officer.

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Indian Institute of Management Rohtak hosted the annual alumni meet, Aluminati 2023, on the

22 nd of January 2023. After a gap of 2 years on account of COVID, the 9 th edition of the annual

alumni meet was held in the physical mode at the IIM Rohtak campus. The meet was attended by

alumni of all batches that graduated in the last 10 years. The institute also gave away IIM

Alumni Awards 2023 for the contribution of the awardees in the fields of public service and

social welfare. This is a one-of-a-kind initiative taken by an IIM. Shri Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar,

Advisor to Lt. Governor, Jammu & Kashmir and the alumni of IIM Ahmedabad, was honoured

with the IIM Alumni Award 2023 for exemplary contribution in public service and

administration. The institute also honoured Dr. Vineet Mishra, Director, Institute of Kidney

Diseases and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, with the Non-Alumni Award 2023 for exemplary

contribution in social service.

Prof. Dheeraj Sharma, Director, IIM Rohtak set the tone of the event by addressing the alumni

community. Speaking about the importance of culture in the IIM system, he said, “A sense of

ownership is what builds the culture of an institute. Hence, apart from creating responsible

managers and leaders, the IIM system ensures that its alumni internalise this value system. The

culture becomes a way of life for an IIM alumnus as they become the flag bearers of the system

in the corporate world and contribute continuously to the development of the nation.” The IIM

Rohtak alumni appreciated the efforts of the institution’s leadership in building the largest and

one of the finest management institution in the country. 

Shri Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, while addressing the  gathering of students and alumni said, “A good

learning is never wasted. One should always be able to learn and relearn based on the

requirement of the job and organisation. If you have the right potential, power, and knowledge,

you can always contribute to the society in the right manner.” He advised the students and

alumni to work with persistence and conviction. It is not only about the learnings from the

faculty, but also peer learning. “You must always have a positive outlook for learning, look at a

problem with the view of finding a solution to it.” Shri Bhatnagar’s development work in J&K

was greatly appreciated. Particularly, the sixfold increase in the number of projects executed and

completed in last few years in comparison with 2018-19 was a historic achievement for the

progress and development of J&K post revocation of article 370.

While sharing his experience of being able to contribute to the society, Dr. Vineet Mishra said,

“When you are ask favours for the welfare of the society, people are always ready to help if your

intentions are genuine. One should always be willing to seek support with an open mind and a

humble heart. The attitude of a Digambar who has renounced all possessions and attachments is

the right way to approach and devote to social service.” He was appreciated for his One Gujarat

One Dialysis initiative which benefits 3 lakh people annually.

IEP Chandigarh, January 26

Haryana Chief Minister said that in the last more than eight years, the state government has done the work of instilling new hope among its citizens by bringing radical changes in the system while working with a new vision of maximum governance minimum government.

 “We have focused on the upliftment and welfare of every individual, as a result of which the graph of the Ease of Living and Happiness Index is continuously rising in the state,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while speaking as the Chief Guest at the 74th Republic Day celebrations held at Jagadhari, Yamunanagar today after unfurling the National Flag.

 Firstly the Chief Minister paid floral tribute to the martyrs at the war memorial.  He inspected the parade by contingents of Haryana Police, Women Police Contingent, Home Guard, NCC Battalion and Scouts, etc.

 The Chief Minister called upon the citizens that on this Republic Day, each one of us should take a pledge to keep national unity and integrity intact and work unitedly for the happiness and prosperity of the country and the state.

 While addressing, Sh. Manohar Lal said today is a great day in the history of our country when we got the pride of being the citizens of the world’s largest republic, India.  On this day, 73 years ago, a new sun of the Republic rose in our country.

 “I urge the citizens to ensure their participation in the welfare of the society and take a resolve, I will take only what I deserve, I should get what I am entitled to, and will not take any benefit that I am not entitled to,” asserted the Chief Minister.

 We are proud of being called as ‘government of portals’

 Sending a strong and clear message to those who call ‘Manohar Sarkar’ a government of portals, the Chief Minister said, we have ensured the maximum use of IT in the governance so as to minimize human intervention.  The result of this is that today people are getting government services, schemes and other benefits at their doorstep.

 “Our government is often called the ‘government of portals’.  I am proud of being called as ‘government of portals’, through these portals we have introduced paperless and faceless governance in Haryana. During our tenure, we have launched more than 100 apps and portals that have ensured transparency in the distribution of benefits of schemes and services.  Now every eligible person is getting their benefits, while the ineligible ones are being identified,” said Sh. Manohar Lal. 

He said that it is only because of the portal system that today the benefits of Shagun Yojna, old age pension, and scholarships of students are being directly reached to the accounts of the beneficiaries with just one click.

“The subsidy to the farmers for buying fertilizer, seed, machinery subsidy, crop compensation, and crop purchase money is also being directly transferred into the accounts of the farmers.  Besides this, it is only because of these IT reforms that now the farmers do not have to make rounds of the offices of the Patwaris to get the Fard (Jamabandi) for their land.  Now they can get the same with just one click.  Youth wishing to go abroad can also upload the necessary documents online while sitting at home to get their passports,” asserted Sh. Manohar Lal

 PPP a key document in delivering the benefits of citizen-centric services at the beneficiary’s doorsteps

 The Chief Minister said that because of this portal, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of the one nation-one ration card has come true.  Haryana too has started the facility of giving online ration cards to BPL families.  Now BPL families are getting automated ration cards.

IEP Chandigarh, January 26

Haryana’s Tableau today gave the immortal message of Srimad Bhagavad Gita to the entire world during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path. Through the tableau, based on the theme of International Gita Mahotsav (IGM), the spectators get a glimpse of the ‘Virat Swaroop’ of Lord Krishna.

An official spokesperson said that Kurukshetra is known as one of the oldest pilgrimage places in the world and the Vedas and Puranas were composed on the banks of the holy river Saraswati here. During Mahabharata, the eternal message of Srimad Bhagavad Gita was delivered by Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra; hence Kurukshetra is identified as the birthplace of the Gita.

Keeping this relevance of Gita in mind, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi called for its recognition to the country and the world. Giving a concrete shape to this thought, under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal; the birthplace of Gita is being given recognition globally and the ‘International Gita Mahotsav’ has also been organized under this series in the country as well as abroad; with the work to spread the universal and inspirational message of Gita to the masses to enlighten peace, harmony and universal brotherhood in the world.

Glimpse of Lord Krishna’s Viraat Swaroop, imparting knowledge of Gita to Arjuna in tableau

The spokesperson further said that the tableau depicted Lord Krishna serving as the charioteer of Arjuna and imparting the knowledge of Gita to him. In the foreground of the tableau are the visions of Lord Krishna’s ‘Virat Swaroop’, as displayed by him in front of Arjuna on the battlefield. The displayed statue of Virat Sawroop showed 9 heads of Lord Vishnu namely Agni, Narasimha, Ganesha, Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Ashwini Kumar, Hanuman and Parshuram. The Divya Sarp is covering the head and Shri Vishnu carrying Sword, Trishul, Lotus, Sudershan Chakra in right hand and Shankh, Barcha, Dhanush, Naag, Gada in left hand.

Created on a circular platform, the entire bottom section is created in an intricate design with Sheshnag and waves. The final part of the tableau depicts a grand chariot with four horses in the Kurukshetra battlefield. Haryana’s grand tableau on the Kartavya Path managed to leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of the spectators.

IEP Chandigarh, January 25

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Anurag Dhanda said that a new and strong organization of the Aam Aadmi Party will be prepared in the entire state by April. All the units of the state have been dissolved. All posts including State, Zone, District, Lok Sabha and Vidhansabha have been dissolved with immediate effect.

The Aam Aadmi Party will appoint new office bearers from across the state up to the village and booth level. In view of the 2024 General elections & Assembly elections, a new office bearers body will be given the responsibility. “A complete overhaul of the organisation is being done,”added Dhanda.

Senior leader Anurag Dhanda said that the process will be started by organizing the Zonal Workers Conference on January 29-30. On 29th, Workers’ conference will be held in Gurugram and Rohtak whereas, the zonal level workers’ meeting on Jan 30th will be held in Hisar and Kurukshetra.

IEP Chandigarh, January 25

On the occasion of Republic Day, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced that a total of 14 Haryana Police officers/personnel have been awarded medals for distinguished and meritorious service.

Out of the 14 awards announced, one officer will receive the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 13 will get the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

Sharing the information here today, a Haryana Police spokesperson informed that Sh. Amitabh Singh Dhillon, Inspector General of Police (Modernization) has been selected to be awarded with the President’s Police Medal for distinguished service.

Those who have been selected to be decorated with Police Medal for Meritorious Service include Satender Kumar Gupta IGP (Karnal Range) Karnal, B. Sateesh Balan IGP (STF), Virender Kumar Vij DCP (East) Gurugram, Surender Singh DSP (CID) New Delhi, Raj Kumar Ranga ACP Panchkula, Hari Kishan Inspector State Crime Branch, Ramesh Kumar Sub-Inspector (SI) Ambala, Dinesh Singh SI 1st IRB Bhondsi Gurugram, Naresh Kumar SI Rohtak, Devender Kumar ASI Panipat, Ram Pal EASI (CID) Chandigarh, Sajjan Kumar ORP ASI Hisar and Sunil Kumar Head Constable Panchkula.

Congratulating the medal recipients, the Director General of Police (DGP) Haryana, Sh. P.K. Agrawal said that it is a moment of pride for the entire police force that our 14 officers have been chosen to be decorated with such a prestigious honour. Recognition of their exemplary services at the national level would further boost their morale as well as that of others in the state police force.

IEP Chandigarh, January 25

On the occasion of National Voters Day, Additional Director General of Police, (Admin and IT) Haryana, Dr. A.S. Chawla administered the pledge to various ranks of Haryana Police in a function organised at the Police headquarters.

Dr. Chawla administered the pledge of having abiding faith in democracy and maintaining the dignity of democratic values like free, fair, and peaceful elections. The Police officers and personnel who were present at the event pledged to use their voting rights in every election fearlessly and without being influenced by considerations of religion, race, caste, community, language, or any inducement.

Additional DGP (Law and Order) Sandeep Khirwar, AIG Provisioning Kamaldeep Goyal, AIG Welfare Rajeev Deswal, Additional Director (Legal) Sat Parkash and other officers were also present on this occasion.

Every year, January 25 is observed as National Voters’ Day.