Category Archives: Haryana

DEMAND for 85% RESERVATION in Regular/ Contractual / Outsource JOBS in Chandigarh Administration & Private Sectors and in Various Educational Institutes of Chandigarh for admission

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Today, the Ward No. 12 Councillor, Advocate Saurabh Joshi wrote an OPEN LETTER to the Hon’ble Governor Sh. Banwarilal Purohit Ji demanding 85% RESERVATION POLICY, for those holding a domicile of Chandigarh, in Regular / Contractual / Outsource JOBS in Chandigarh Administration, Municipal Corporation, in private sectors etc. And in various Professional Colleges, Punjab University and its affiliated colleges of Chandigarh for admission.

He accented that Chandigarh, a U. T, even though being a joint capital of the two states i.e. Punjab and Haryana is deprived of any reservation policy in these two states. Whereas, both these state have made reservations policies for the people with domicile of these very respective states.

To make the situation more specific, there is no reservation for children of Chandigarh in professional colleges including P.E.C Arts College, Home Science College, Professional College, Chandigarh College of Engineering and Chandigarh Medical College. Even Panjab University and its affiliated colleges ignore any rightful place for those born in Chandigarh. Also, institutes like C.S.I.O, N.I.P.E.R etc disregard any niche to the people of Chandigarh.

Due to lack of any such convenience, the eligible youth of Chandigarh feel ignored and debilitated. Because of such repressed feelings of dejection, they are forced to move out of the city to pursue their further studies and for appropriate jobs outside their own city.

Given such a state, the Councillor, Saurabh Joshi, himself being a born-and-brought-up of Chandigarh, tends to understand the ignored status of the children and youth of the city. He feels that how ironic it is that since 1953 and with there generations of residents of the city, the rights of reservation for people of Chandigarh in various job sectors and educational institute is still overlooked. 

So, in order to quell the distress of the people of Chandigarh, the Chandigarh Administration should make adequate policies to make 85% reservation in various quarters and provide a rightful breath of relaxed air to those born in the city of Chandigarh.

Vigilance Bureau nabs ESI, a private person demanding Rs 10,000 bribe

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught an Exemptee Sub Inspector and a private person on the charges of demanding Rs 10,000 and accepting Rs 7000 bribe.

                    Sharing the information here today, the Bureau spokesperson informed that arrested accused have been identified as ESI Satpal posted in Police Station City Mahendergarh and Santu, a private individual.

                    ESI Satpal demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 from complainant in lieu of joining the complainant in investigation after anticipatory bail before due date in a case which was permitted by Hon’ble High Court. He threatened to get the bail rejected if the complainant does not give a bribe.

                    The complainant lodged a complaint with the State Vigilance Bureau. After the verification, a trap was laid and Santu was caught red handed taking a bribe of Rs.7000 on behalf of accused ESI in the presence of Duty Magistrate, appointed by the Deputy Commissioner, Narnaul.

                    The above said both accused has been arrested and case under the Prevention of Corruption Act had been registered against them. Further investigation of the cases is on.

All the main four roads of Narnaul city will be remodeled and widened: Dushyant Chautala

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

The Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that local government plays an important role in local development. In the state, the State government does the work of policy making, while the local government implements them on the ground.

The Deputy Chief Minister said this while addressing at the swearing-in programme of city council Chairpersons and Municipal Councilors held in the Narnaul Mini Secretariat auditorium.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that all the four main roads of Narnaul city will be remodeled and widened. For this, the Government has kept a separate budget. He said that the second phase of the Amrut scheme is about to come. In this, the drinking water and sewerage system of all the cities of the state will be improved.

While extending best wishes to the newly appointed Chairperson, Sh. Kamlesh Saini, Deputy Chief Minister said that this family has been dedicated to the service of the people from the very beginning. He called upon all the councilors to contribute together in the development work of Narnaul city.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the way Municipal Council Chairperson, Sh. Kamlesh Saini has put forth the road map of development as soon as he took oath, it shows his visionary thinking and dedication towards his goal. Every department of the government will work for the development of Narnaul city.

On Saturday, the newly elected Chairperson of Municipal Council Narnaul, Sh. Kamlesh Saini and its members administered the oath of office and integrity.

Sh. Kamlesh Saini said that the people of Narnaul have entrusted this responsibility. He added that he will assure to render his service with complete honesty and integrity. During the occasion he announced that he will spend his honorarium for the education of poor children.

Deputy Chief Minister, Dushyant Chautala inspects the medical college under construction in Koriyawas

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that the government will achieve the target of setting up one medical college in every district within the stipulated time. Haryana Government is determined to provide better medical facilities to the citizens. The medical college being built in Koriyawas village of Mahendragarh district will prove to be a lifeline for many districts of Haryana and Rajasthan as well.

Sh. Dushyant Chautala said this while interacting with the mediapersons after inspecting the under-construction building of medical college at Koriyawas village near Narnaul on Saturday.

He said that the construction of the building of this medical college, which is being built on 80 acres at a cost of Rs. 800 crore, will be completed by the end of this year. He said that OPD and classes will start here from the next academic session.

He said that the road leading from Narnaul bypass to Koriyawas will be widened by 10 meters so that no inconvenience is faced by the commuters. He said that the construction work of four medical colleges in Haryana will be completed within the next one year. Admissions will be started in the stipulated time in the medical colleges being set up in Narnaul’s Koriyawas, Jind, Karnal and Bhiwani.

Foundation stone laid for the construction and improvement of 8 roads to be built at a cost of Rs. 25.92 crore

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala laid the foundation stone for the construction and improvement of eight roads to be constructed at a cost of about Rs. 25.92 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana from the Mini Secretariat, Narnaul.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the Haryana government is increasing the infrastructural facilities in the state. Roads are the axis of development of any country and state. New national highways and state highways are being constructed in the state. Apart from this, expansion and widening of main roads are also being done. The Multipurpose Logistics Hub being built near Narnaul will prove to be a milestone for this region and the state.

Sh. Chautala laid the foundation stone of Sigdi to Khedi road which is built at a cost of about Rs. 413.74 lakh, road from Sundarah to Manpura road to be constructed at a cost of about Rs. 336.30 lakh, and Bewal to Khairana Kanina Ateli road at a cost of about Rs. 179.25 lakh. Similarly, foundation stone was laid for National Highway 148B to National Highway 148B road at a cost of about Rs. 743.44 lakh, Balana to Sohla road widening and strengthening at a cost of about Rs. 187.25 lakh. Similarly, foundation stone was laid for construction of Rampur Nangal Chaudhary to Dhauleda road at a cost of about Rs. 203.16 lakh, Nizampur Khetri road to Bamanwas road at a cost of about Rs. 256.67 lakh and Satnali to Nawa road at a cost of about Rs. 272.27 lakh.

Launch  massive ‘Jan Jagran Abhiyan’ to promote ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’  campaign directs Chief Minister

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Haryana is geared up to become the first State in the country to hoist tricolour at every house, Government, private, industrial and educational buildings. For three consecutive days every corner of the State of Haryana will be decorated with a tricolour to proudly remember the glorious history of India, under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign being celebrated countrywide from  August 13 to August 15, 2022.

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal while presiding over the state-level meeting regarding this campaign with the Administrative Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners and Vice Chancellors held through video conferencing here today directed them to ensure the supply of tricolour till the last mile. 

“Har Ghar Tiranga’ is certainly a unique campaign, as it envisages  Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s dream of invoking the feeling of patriotism among the citizens along with promoting awareness about the national flag. Therefore Haryana has to play a pivotal role in this campaign”, said Sh. Manohar Lal. 

While calling upon the NGOs and social organisations to ensure their active participation, Sh. Manohar Lal said that Har Ghar Tiranga holds special importance for every citizen, hence maximum participation is expected.  

Adequate availability of tricolour should be ensured for the NGOs, citizens and other social organisations directed Sh. Manohar Lal. 

He further directed the officers concerned to launch extensive and aggressive IEC activities across the state for mass awareness. 

“We have not got the freedom over the night,  we have earned it after several supreme sacrifices. Therefore in this campaign, maximum participation should be ensured and the campaign should not be limited to the hoisting of tricolours at homes only, rather than every possible effort should be made to paste the tricolours on vehicles.  This campaign should be celebrated as a national festival,” said Sh. Manohar Lal. 

Ensure maximum participation in this  campaign with the ‘Nation First, Always First’ mantra’

Calling upon the people of the state, especially the Youth to enthusiastically participate in this campaign, Sh. Manohar Lal said that every Haryanvi has to move forward with the ‘Nation First, Always First’ mantra’.  

He further said that this campaign will certainly prove a pivotal step in giving out a strong message to those who try to spread anti-national activities.  

Let us participate in this national festival while rising above political idiologies

The Chief Minister said that every political leader should ensure thier participation in this national festival. While rising above the political ideologies every political party should participate in this campaign.

He directed the Deputy Commissioners to hold meetings with all political parties, public representatives, Zila Parishads etc. to ensure public participation in this campaign. 

He said that during this entire campaign it is the utmost duty of everyone to respect the tricolour.

The Chief Minister further directed that a nodal team of various departments should also be constituted. Political institutions should also be involved in the house-to-house distribution of the Tricolour. 

Create a buzz among the masses with marathon or rallies

The Chief Minister said that in a bid to create a buzz in the masses, various activities like marathon and cycle rallies should be planned a week ahead of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga campaign’. 

He said no stone should be left unturned to ensure that this campaign should emerge as a ‘Jan Andolan’.

“Every Deputy Commissioner should set a target of how many flags are needed in their respective districts, along with ensuring smooth house-to-house supply,” said Sh. Manohar Lal. 

Dedicated portal to be developed for this campaign 

A portal will be developed and all the information related to this campaign will be uploaded on this portal. The government offices and NGOs will also upload their requirements about the flags. They can raise their concern about the availability of flags.  House to house team should also be constituted for distribution and hoisting of flags at every home across Haryana. 

Make this a National Festival

The Chief Minister said that the entire campaign should be celebrated as a national festival.

Every Vice Chancellor should ensure that before and during the celebration of this campaign a patriotic environment should be created on every university campus. Besides this, students should also be encouraged to actively participate. 

Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Director General, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr Amit Agrawal,  said that the State Government is tirelessly working to make this campaign a success and every possible effort is being made to ensure maximum participation of the people of the State. 

The Department of Information Public Relations and Languages has planned a detailed programme of creating a buzz awareness by utilizing websites and social media handles of the state government.  A plan has been made under which all state government websites to carry banners linking to the Amrit Mahotsava website – Har Ghar Trianga corner. 

27 Dengue Testing Labs are functional in Haryana

IEP Chandigarh July 15, 2022

The situation of Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) namely Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is well under control in Haryana. All necessary measures for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of VBDs are in place. All four VBDs prevalent in the State have been made notified till March 31, 2024 under Epidemic Disease Act.

This was informed by Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Sh. Rajiv Arora while presiding over an inter-sectoral meeting with the representatives of various Departments chalk out the cumulative strategy for the prevention and control of Vector Borne Diseases (VBDs). MD, National Health Mission, Sh. Prabhjot Singh, Director General Health Services, Dr. Veena Singh and Additional Director General Health Services (ADGHS), Dr. Usha Gupta also attended the meeting.

Haryana is poised to the path of malaria elimination

He said that Haryana is poised on the path to malaria elimination. Since 2015, there is a steady decline in malaria incidence in the State. As many as 9308 Malaria cases were reported during the year 2015 which reduced to 54 cases during the year 2021. Seven Districts viz. Ambala, Bhiwani, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra and Rohtak reported ‘Zero Indigenous Malaria Case’ during the year 2021. District Kaithal has achieved ‘Zero Indigenous Case Status’ for last three consecutive years i.e. since 2019 and District Ambala and Jind for last two consecutive years.

Mission Director, NHM,Sh. Prabhjot Singh informed that seeing the multi-sectoral approach for proper management of stagnant water, the help of other sectors and community is essential for prevention & control of VBDs and therefore inter-sectoral meeting has been convened to seek the help of other Departments/Sectors for proper management.

Wearing of full sleeve uniforms by students may also be ensured

Sh. Prabhjot Singh said that Education Department has been directed to sensitize school children in prayer assembly about VBDs like dengue, malaria and sensitize them to observe every Sunday as ‘Drying Day’ in their home and school premises i.e. emptying of water from coolers, uncovered water containers, pots, bird-baths, rooftop water carrying utensils/disposable cups, bottles etc. wearing of full sleeve uniform by students may also be ensured, especially during the transmission season.

27 Dengue Testing Labs are functional in the state

ADGHS, Dr. Usha Gupta said that the Dengue test is free in Govt. hospitals and at present, total 27 Dengue Testing Labs are functional in the state, at least one in each District. In addition, private hospitals/labs are restricted to charge maximum Rs. 600/- for the recommended dengue test (ELISA-based NS1 and IgM). Platelets is provided free of cost to dengue patients of Haryana residents admitted to Government Hospitals since 2020. Total 5 Government platelet apheresis facilities and 72 private apheresis facilities are functional in the State.

List of Do and Don’ts released

For public awareness, it was apprised in the meeting that Potholes around houses be filled with sand. Water from coolers, flower pots, handles etc. be emptied once a week and scrubbed properly to kill the eggs of mosquitoes. Wear full sleeve clothes. Use mosquito repellants and Bednets (machhardani). Use mosquito proof wire-nets on doors & windows. Cover the overhead water tanks & other household water containers. Ensure insecticide spray in each room of the house in high-risk areas and don’t paint the house at least for 3 months after the spray. Co-operate during spray operations. Seek Doctor’s advise on having fever immediately.

Further, it was informed that do not take Aspirin or Brufen, or Ibubrufen by your own. Don’t allow water to stagnate inside houses and surroundings for more than a week. Don’t throw the broken cups, disposable cups/ glasses unused tyres, pots, plastic bottles etc. in open so that water may not get accumulated in these containers during rain. If it is not possible to keep these items inside, cover these with tarpaulin. Don’t fill the cooler with water while it is not in use. Don’t let the water to accumulate around hand pumps and taps.

Kharchi-Parchi system has ended in Haryana: Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 15, 2022

Since the formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the year 2014, the Haryana government has been continuously working for public welfare. The resolution taken by our government to bring good governance in Haryana on the occasion of Good Governance Day on December 25, 2014, is being fully realized today, because the benefits of public welfare policies of the government are reaching the last man standing in line. Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said this while addressing the gathering at a programme of the organization in Surajkund today, during which he enumerated the achievements of the Haryana government. He said that the biggest example of this is the removal of kharchi-parchi system in government recruitments in Haryana. He said that only eligible candidates have got jobs on the basis of merit.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that during the tenure of the previous governments, children of poor families could only dream of getting into government jobs. At that time, to get a job, one had to resort to the parchi-kharchi system, so the dreams of the youth always remained unfulfilled. But our government ended this system as soon as it came to power. After that the officers who used to recommend jobs according to their wish, were also abolished. We started Mission Merit by ending the practice of interviewing in recruitments. Now government recruitments are being done only on the basis of merit.

He said that during the tenure of the previous governments, the kind of disturbances in government recruitment was known to all. Not only this, most of the recruitments got canceled from the court, but not a single government recruitment has been canceled from the court during our tenure.

Rs. 1,200 crore saved through transparency

The Chief Minister said that after coming to power, we laid emphasis on e-governance to remove the ongoing corruption in the system. To pave the way for good governance through e-governance, we not only focused on developmental projects but also did many system transformation works. The state government made sure to provide the schemes and services of every department through online medium. Today, the financial benefits given to the beneficiaries under various schemes and services of the central and state governments are being deposited directly to their bank accounts. This not only brought transparency in the system but also eliminated middlemen. As a result the state government has saved Rs. 1,200 crore by curbing corruption.

Parivar Pehchan Patra proving milestone

Sh. Manohar Lal said that our government is working with the spirit of Antyodaya. Therefore, the state government has started an ambitious scheme called Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), under which the poor families have to be identified and financially uplifted and  brought into the mainstream. Today, people are getting the benefits of all government schemes through PPP sitting at home and do not have to make rounds of government offices.

The Chief Minister said that since the old age pension has been linked with the PPP, the pension of old persons is being generated automatically through online mode on attaining the age of 60 years. Apart from this, the work of making ration card on the basis of income through PPP is also going on. In the last 3 months, about 80,000 ration cards have been made.

Our real goal is to start with the last person in line

The Chief Minister said that the aim of the government is to uplift the last person standing in the queue. Whoever is eligible will definitely receive benefits, but the poor person will get the benefit of government schemes first.

For this purpose, Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana has been started. Under this, Antyodaya Melas were organized and families with an annual income of less than Rs. 1.80 lakh were identified and invited to the fairs. To provide employment opportunities to the members of these families and to start self-employment, loan facility is being given under various schemes. He said that the target of the state government is to make the annual income of these families at least Rs 1.80 lakh.

Cops most corrupt in Haryana, Revenue Dept comes next in Vigilance Bureau corruption list

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 14, 2022

Nearly half of the government officers and officials arrested for corruption in Haryana belong to the police and the revenue department. On average, one public servant gets arrested on corruption charges every second day of a month.

Of the 83 government officers and officials arrested for accepting bribes in 71 criminal cases in the first half of 2022, 41 are from the police (23)  and revenue department (18).

As part of the ongoing rigorous drive against corruption in government departments, the State Vigilance Bureau Haryana has arrested 83 government officers and officials while accepting bribery in 71 criminal cases in the first half of 2022. The Bureau has also nabbed 8 private individuals taking the number of arrests in the State to 91.

Sharing this information today, the spokesperson of the State Vigilance Bureau informed that adopting a zero-tolerance policy against corruption has resulted in the arrests of 10 Gazetted Officers and 73 Non-Gazetted officials from January to June 30, 2022. On average, 15 public servants have been arrested on corruption charges every month.

Giving details of the raids, he further revealed that 23 police personnel, 18 officials of the Revenue Department, 15 of Power Utilities, 8 of Urban Local Bodies, 3 each of Excise and Taxation and Social Justice and Empowerment, 2 each of Transport, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Mining Departments were nabbed red-handed while taking bribes ranging from Rs 5000 to Rs 5 lakh in separate cases.

Highlighting the arrests of high-ranking officers, the spokesperson informed that two Chief Engineers of the Urban Local Bodies department have been arrested for siphoning off public funds and an HCS officer was arrested during the investigation of a trap case. A District Town Planner was caught red-handed taking Rs. 5,00,000/- bribe and co-accused Tehsildar was also arrested. A Superintending Engineer of a Municipal Corporation was caught accepting Rs. 50,000/- while a Deputy Excise and Taxation Commissioner was caught red-handed taking Rs. 50,000/- bribe, a District Horticulture Officer was nabbed taking Rs. 30,000/- bribe, an Executive Engineer of HSVP (Horticulture) was arrested taking Rs. 30,000/- and an Executive Engineer of Municipal Committee was arrested, Two Sub Divisional Officer were caught red-handed taking Rs. 28,000/-, a District Attorney was caught red-handed taking Rs. 2,500/-, a Naib Tehsildar was nabbed taking Rs. 14,000/-, a Building Inspector was arrested taking Rs. 5,00,000/-, an Assistant Sub Inspector was nabbed red-handed taking Rs. 4,00,000/-, a Taxation Inspector was nabbed red-handed taking Rs. 2,00,000/- and a Police Inspector of Gujarat police was nabbed taking Rs. 2,00,000/- at Gurugram. Besides this, six Junior Engineers, ten Patwari, one Taxation Inspector, one Police Inspector, eight Sub Inspectors and seven Assistant Sub Inspectors were also caught red-handed taking bribes, during this period.

The State Vigilance Bureau is committed to intensifying the drive against corruption and all cases of bribery have been dealt with strictly and more crackdowns will follow in the coming days, informed the spokesperson. The Bureau has also urged the people to fight against corruption and report complaints of bribery on its Toll-Free Helpline No. 1800-180-2022 and 1064.

Haryana invites applications from eligible teachers for State Teacher Award-2022

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 14, 2022

Haryana Government has invited applications from eligible teachers for the ‘State Teacher Award-2022’. The eligible teachers can submit their online applications from today itself. The submissions can be made till July 30, 2022.

        Sharing more information in this regard an official spokesman said that the Director of Secondary Education has sent a letter to the District Education Officers and District Elementary Education Officers of the state, informing them that this time the application for ‘State Teacher Award-2022’ can be made online.  Besides this, the officers concerned have also been directed to write letters to their respective offices and school subordinates to encourage the eligible teachers to apply online on http://14.192.19.188/Stateaward2022  for the said awards.

        The spokesperson said that all the necessary guidelines, criteria and number of awards, and other information related to this award are available on the above link. Only online applications will be accepted through this link or portal. Offline applications will not be accepted.

        If the applicant faces any technical problem while applying on the portal or link, then they can contact the department’s email and helpline number 0172-5049801.

The great heroes of the freedom struggle are our inspiration: Ranjit Singh

IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 14, 2022

In the series of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages, Haryana and District Administration organized a play in Sirsa’s Chaudhary Devi Lal University.  The play “1857 ka Sangram – Haryana Ke Hero Ke Naam” was staged in the auditorium of the University.  The stage was inaugurated by the Haryana Power, New and Renewable Energy and Jail Minister, Sh. Ranjit Singh by lighting the lamp.

During the staging of this play, one and a half dozen famous artists presented the saga of the brave martyrs in front of the audience with their impressive performance through light and sound show.  The Power Minister announced a grant of Rs. 5 lakh to the drama artists.

Inaugurating the stage, Sh. Ranjit Singh said that in the series of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Haryana Government will pay tribute to the sacrifices and struggle and countless unsung heroes and make the younger generation aware of their history.  Other cultural programmes are also being organized.  The first spark of the 1857 war for independence was also ignited from Ambala in Haryana.

The audience became emotional after watching the play

The audience was awestruck while watching the play.  This play made the audience present to think about unbearable pains and sorrows that the brave heroes of the country had to bear to liberate the country. It is because of their sacrifices that we breathe in an independent nation.