Chandigarh, January 25

President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu congratulated Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on his birthday today. Prime Minister of the country Sh. Narendra Modi, while wishing Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on his birthday, described him as a grassroots leader as well as a hard worker. The Prime Minister said Shri Saini has dedicated himself to social service and is implementing many initiatives for the progress and development of Haryana. Haryana Governor Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya and Punjab Governor Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria also congratulated the Chief Minister on his birthday.

Besides, Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah also congratulated Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and said under his leadership, Haryana is moving on the path of development. Union Minister Sh. Nitin Gadkari congratulated the Chief Minister and prayed to God to give him good health and a happy life. Union Defence Minister Sh. Rajnath Singh, BJP National President and Union Minister Sh. Jagat Prakash Nadda also congratulated the Chief Minister on his birthday.

Union Energy Minister Sh. Manohar Lal also congratulated the Chief Minister on his birthday and wished that he takes the state to new heights every day. Apart from this, Lok Sabha Speaker Sh. Om Birla and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Sh. Yogi Adityanath also wished the Chief Minister on his birthday. Citizens who came to the Chief Minister’s residence Sant Kabir Kutir from every corner of the state also congratulated and wished the Chief Minister on his birthday.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to everyone and thanked them.

Chandigarh, January 25

The General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister, and MP from Sirsa, Kumari Selja said that the Haryana BJP government on completing 100 days of its tenure, stating that not a single promise from its manifesto has been fulfilled so far. She said the government has forgotten its promise to provide ₹2100 monthly to women and compensate farmers for crops damaged due to hailstorms. Furthermore, the government has failed to control unemployment, inflation, corruption, and drug abuse. Kumari Selja said that the state’s law and order system has collapsed, gangsters are thriving, public murders are happening, and extortion demands are being made.

In a statement released to the media, Kumari Selja said that in the last ten years and 100 days, Haryana’s government has earned the reputation of being a “jumla government” (all talk, no action). The trend of making false promises to gain power and then misleading the people has become common. Under BJP rule, the state has been plagued by unemployment, inflation, corruption, and drug addiction, with no concrete steps taken to address these issues. Lawlessness has taken over, with increasing incidents of theft, robbery, snatching, and extortion. Criminals have no fear, as evident from the frequent public murders and even political assassinations.

She said that unemployment in the state is at its peak. Youth are only being given “D-category” jobs, while “A” and “B-category” jobs are being offered to outsiders. 

Kumari Selja accused the government of finding various ways to exploit the people financially. She said the imposition of FSA (Fuel Surcharge Adjustment) on electricity bills, which has made Haryana’s electricity rates higher than in other states. By increasing collector rates, the government has dashed the dreams of people wanting to build their own homes. Poor people now hesitate a thousand times before even thinking of buying property, which has become even more expensive. Kumari Selja said the BJP government has disregarded farmers’ demands and hurt their sentiments. The government is boasting about purchasing 24 crops under MSP, most of which are not even cultivated in the state. Despite promising compensation for 85,000 acres of crops damaged by hailstorms, the government has conveniently forgotten about it. Kumari Selja said that the current condition of the BJP government is such that even officers do not take calls from MLAs and MPs, so how can ordinary citizens expect to be heard? 

While extending her Republic Day greetings to the countrymen, Kumari Selja paid homage to all the freedom fighters, Constitution makers, and brave soldiers who dedicated their lives to securing the country’s independence, strengthening it, and protecting it. She also said that the BJP government, alleging it wants to undermine the Constitution. Kumari Selja assured that Congress will not let this happen and its fight to protect the Constitution will continue.

Chandigarh, January 25

Haryana’s Development and Panchayat Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said the state government is going to complete its 100 days in Haryana on January 27. He said Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has done the work of giving gifts to every section in these 100 days. Development work is being done in every Assembly without discrimination.

He said after the formation of the government, the Chief Minister first gave government jobs without ‘kharchi-parchi’ to more than 24,000 youths. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini gave jobs to the youth first and then took oath as the Chief Minister. So far, Rs 948 crore has been released for farmers as compensation for the loss of Kharif crop due to lack of rain. Along with youth and farmers, the government worked tirelessly for women, employees, businessmen and labourers.

Sh. Panwar said in these 100 days, the government has fulfilled the dream of 15,000 eligible people by giving them plots. Not only this, the government is leaving no stone unturned in making women self-reliant. Drone Didi and Bima Sakhi Yojana are examples of this. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was the Chief Minister for the first time from March 2024 to October 2024. During this time, the Chief Minister did many commendable works in the interest of the state due to which the people of Haryana again formed the BJP government with a majority in the Assembly and on October 17, he was again crowned as the CM. The government and the Chief Minister are ready to give the report card of these 100 days.

Prime Minister gave the title of ‘3V’ to Nayab Singh Saini

Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has given the title of 3V to Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. The Prime Minister said Sh. Saini is a ‘vinamra, viveksheel and vidvaan’ personality, who has gained political popularity as Chief Minister in such a short time.

Free dialysis facility in government hospitals

The minister said free dialysis facility has been made available in medical colleges and government hospitals of the state. This benefited kidney patients. The patients got rid of expensive dialysis facilities in private hospitals. Along with this, the recruitment process of doctors is going on to meet the shortage of doctors in the government hospitals of the state. Soon, more than 750 doctors are to be recruited in government hospitals. Apart from this, many revolutionary steps have been taken in the health sector, he added.

 Chandigarh:

To tackle the challenges related to cybercrime, Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur on Tuesday said that it is necessary that everyone work with full dedication in mission mode. He urged the bank officials to keep an eye on suspicious transactions in bank accounts and take appropriate action if they find any suspicious bank account transactions. He gave necessary directions to all bank officials and fintech companies to follow the new RBI guidelines and specifically keep an eye on fake bank accounts and take appropriate action.

Presiding over a state-level conference with RBI Regional Director Vivek Srivastava, NPCI, and senior officials from around 50 banks and fintech companies across the country, including Google Pay, Paytm, Amazon Pay, and PhonePe, along with Police officials, Kapur said that some banks are doing a good job in controlling cybercrime, but to control it effectively, all stakeholders need to work together so that the defrauded amount can be frozen as soon as possible. He said, “In September 2023, only 7% of the amount of cyber fraud was held by Haryana Police, which increased to 27% in November 2024. We need to increase this percentage rate to 70% through our joint efforts, which can be done after all banks adopt the RBI’s Mulehunter Artificial Intelligence software. Since cyber fraud is done through digital means, it is very important to use the digital platform effectively to stop it.”

He clearly stated that with the passage of time, the cases of cyber fraud have also increased. In 2023, cyber fraud of Rs 602 crore was committed in Haryana, while in 2024 this figure increased to Rs 980 crore. This figure shows that there is an increase in cybercrime cases, which need to be curbed in time. Apart from this, he also appealed to inform the helpline number 1930 immediately in case of cyber fraud.

RBI’s Regional Director Vivek Srivastava explained in detail about the new RBI policy, the system and procedure in case of cyber fraud, and asked all banks to follow its guidelines. Along with this, he also cleared the doubts of the representatives from the banks. During this, Parul, an officer from the RBI, also gave detailed information about the AI-based Mulehunter software developed to identify fake bank accounts involved in cyber fraud. With this system, fake bank accounts can be identified with 90% accuracy. In the conference, Samarjith, a representative of NPCI, also gave information about the technical aspects being taken to control cybercrime through a PowerPoint presentation. During this, the process of searching for an automated response system for money trails on the NCRP portal and points related to stopping the amount defrauded in the banking channel were discussed.

Chandigarh:

“The cultural heritage of Haryana, along with a glimpse of modern Haryana, will be showcased this Republic Day at Kartavya Path in Delhi, which is a matter of great pride for all the residents of Haryana,” said Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini during a media interaction on Thursday at Delhi. He mentioned that this year, on the occasion of Republic Day on 26th January, Haryana’s tableau will depict the divine message of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita given by Lord Krishna on the land of Haryana, alongside a portrayal of the prosperous and developing Haryana. The tableau, based on the theme ‘Prosperous Haryana: Heritage and Development’, will showcase, on the one hand, our rich cultural heritage in the form of the knowledge of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, while on the other hand, it will highlight a farmer using IT to fill details of his crops sown and check prices, as well as Haryana’s emergence as a sports powerhouse.

Our Paralympic medalists, namely Nitesh Kumar (Badminton), Harvinder Singh (Shooting), Yogesh Kathuniya (Discus Throw), Aruna Tanwar (Taekwondo), and Tarun Dillo (Badminton), will be the focal point of attraction on the tableau, serving as a source of inspiration for millions of youth across the country. Additionally, the last portion of the tableau depicts the cluster the highrise buildings of Gurugram, which is a unique model of public-private partnership (PPP) urbanisation. Gurugram is one of the leading IT software exporters in the country. This tableau has been prepared by the Department of Information, Public Relations & Languages Haryana.

The Chief Minister further shared that it is also a matter of pride for the residents of the state that Haryana’s tableau is being showcased at Kartavya Path for the fourth consecutive time this year and for the sixth time during the current government’s tenure. Acknowledging the hardworking people of Haryana for this achievement, he emphasized that today, due to their efforts, Haryana has become a leading state in various sectors like agriculture, sports, IT, and industrialization.

On Thursday, a full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade was conducted at Kartavya Path in Delhi, where Haryana’s tableau was displayed. This tableau will be displayed again in front of the nation on ensuing Republic Day, Sunday.

Chandigarh, January 23

With the efforts of Haryana Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister, Mr. Anil Vij, the state government has approved the repair of ten roads in both the urban and rural areas of Ambala Cantonment. An estimate for these repairs was submitted in June of last year and has now been approved in January.

Mr. Vij said that Rs 4.26 crore has been allocated for the repair of these roads, which will greatly benefit the local residents.

It is important to note that the Public Works Department (PWD) prepared the estimate for the repairs on June 13 of last year, and it was sent to the state government for approval. The approval was granted on January 16 of this year.

The road repairs will enhance the commuting experience for both city and rural residents, providing smoother travel for commuters.

Approval received for the repair of these roads

The repair work will include the following roads: from Panjokhra Sahib to Dhira Majra village, from Naraiangarh Highway to village Barnala, from Naraiangarh Highway to village Mandore, the link road from Tundla to the local Mandi, the link road from Panjokhra Sahib to Tundla, the repair of the road from Chandpura to Munnarheri on Jagadhari Road, the Rangia Mandi-Nanheda road near the FCI godown, the Nanheda to Rangia Mandi road from GT Road, the road from Shahpur to Machhounda, and the road from GT Road to Machhounda. All these repairs will be carried out at a cost of Rs 4.26 crore.

Development continues under the leadership of Cabinet Minister Anil Vij

It is worth mentioning that under the leadership of Cabinet Minister Sh Anil Vij, development work is ongoing in Ambala Cantonment. In addition to the main roads of the cantonment, the connecting roads are also being improved. Major roads like those in the Sadar area, as well as Jagadhari Road, Maheshnagar Road, and several others, have been completely renovated.

Moreover, a new road is being constructed from Tangri Dam Road to GT Road. This new route will provide drivers with a direct connection to GT Road via Jagadhari Road. Once completed, the road will offer greater convenience to residents of Shahpur, Machhunda, Chandrapuri, Sundarnagar, Sector residents, Ghasitpur, and surrounding areas, making it easier for them to access the cantonment.

Ring road being built in Ambala Cantonment

With the efforts of Minister Sh Anil Vij, the construction of the ring road in Ambala Cantonment is progressing rapidly. At an estimated cost of around Rs 1,500 crore, the 40 km-long ring road will connect five national highways. This project is set to ease traffic congestion in the cantonment area. The ring road will allow drivers to travel from one highway to another without entering the city, significantly improving traffic flow and providing a smoother commuting experience.

Chandigarh, 22 January 2025:

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker, S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, participated in the 85th All India Presiding Officer’s Conference held in Patna, Bihar on January 21-22, 2025. During his visit, he also paid homage at the Stupa in Vaishali, a sacred site associated with Lord Buddha, which is also known as the birthplace of the world’s first Republic.

In his address at the conference, Speaker Sandhwan extended his congratulations to Shri Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and Shri Nand Kishore Yadav, Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, along with all the presiding officers from various states. He commended their collective efforts in enhancing the dignity of Indian democracy. Sandhwan emphasized that the Indian Constitution is not just a historical event but represents a continuous and interconnected guiding framework for modern democracy. He highlighted that it is not only the responsibility of the legislature, executive, and judiciary to uphold the Constitution but also the duty of every Indian citizen, given the long struggle for freedom behind it.

Further, Speaker Sandhwan expressed concern over the limited scope of current educational material in children’s syllabi, which, while essential, fails to provide an accurate representation of the functioning of Parliament and legislatures. He suggested that schoolchildren be encouraged to observe the actual proceedings of legislative bodies, thereby fostering greater understanding and curiosity about the democratic process. To this end, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha has started inviting students to observe House sessions, a move he described as highly positive for the future of young minds.

During his stay in Bihar, Speaker Sandhwan was warmly welcomed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Bihar Spokesperson Dr. Hem Narayan Vishwakarma and AAP leader Bablu Prakash, who presented him with a statue of Lord Buddha. In his remarks, Sandhwan expressed his pride in visiting Vaishali, a land of historical significance, being the site of the first Republic in the world. He called for the global promotion and preservation of this heritage.

Speaker Sandhwan also thanked Shri Nand Kishore Yadav, Speaker of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha, for the excellent arrangements made during his visit. He stressed the need for collective efforts to revive the importance of Vaishali and to promote India’s rich cultural heritage on the world stage.

Chandigarh, January 22:

Punjab Government is all set to send a second batch of 72 primary school teachers to Finland for training in March, announced Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, during his visit to the School of Eminence in Phase 11, SAS Nagar (Mohali), on Wednesday. The latter was accompanied by a group of experts from the University of Turku, Finland.

The School Education Minister informed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has already been signed with the University of Turku to facilitate the training of the second batch of 72 primary school teachers. The three week training program will consist of one week in Punjab, followed by two weeks in Finland.

S. Harjot Singh Bains warmly welcomed the group of experts includes Mr. Ari Kioski, Mr Joel, Ms. Mirjami Einola and Ms. Sari Isokytö-Sinjoi. During their visit, the Education Minister expressed appreciation for their collaboration and expertise, highlighting the importance of their role in elevating the standards of school education in the state.

The presence of these experts from Finland signifies a commitment to improving educational standards and sharing best practices between the Punjab and Finland, he said, while adding that their insights and guidance will be valuable in shaping the training curriculum and ensuring a successful exchange of knowledge.

The aim of this training program is to equip the teachers with effective primary school teaching techniques, S. Harjot Singh Bains said while adding that this initiative will help the teachers to gain valuable skills and methodologies that can enhance their teaching practices and improve student outcomes in the classroom. The program focuses on innovative teaching strategies that align with modern educational standards, ensuring that teachers are well-prepared to meet the diverse needs of their students.

During the visit, National Awardee Art & Craft Teacher Gurpreet Singh Namdhari took his artistic skills to the next level by making guests perform a live painting of the Finland flag outlined by the map of the European country. The group of experts were mesmerised by the art & craft skills of the school students.

The Education Minister also felicitated the experts group with the paintings made by the school students. Director School Education Ms. Amaninder Kaur Brar, DEO Ginni Duggal, Principal of School of Eminence, phase 11 Lovish Chawla and other officials of the school department and staff of the School was present on the occasion.

Chandigarh, January 22, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, has arrested a police Constable Kindar Singh, a gunman of SHO of police station Garhshankar, in Hoshiarpur district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30000. In this case co-accused SHO Baljinder Singh Malhi escaped from the scene evading his arrest.

          Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said this case has been registered against the aforementioned police official on a complaint lodged by Hardeep Kaur, a resident of Nangal sub-division in Rupnagar district.

          He further informed that the said complaint has approached the VB complaining that the said accused has demanded Rs one lakh on behalf of SHO Inspector Baljinder Singh Malhi for not involving her brother in the narcotics case who along with others had been arrested in a quarrel by the police. She further informed that after her plea the police personnel has agreed to take Rs 50000 for this motive.

          The spokesperson further added that after a preliminary enquiry into this complaint a VB team from Hoshiarpur unit laid a trap during which the said police personnel was caught red handed while he was receiving a bribe of Rs 30000 from the complainant on behalf of SHO in the presence of two official witnesses. During this trap SHO Baljinder Singh Malhi escaped from the scene evading his arrest. In this regard a case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against both the accused at VB police station Jalandhar range. The accused would be produced in the competent court tomorrow and further investigation into this case was under progress, he said.

Chandigarh, January 22:

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini, said that under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, the state government has made continuous efforts over the past 10 years to eliminate gender discrimination, provide girls with proper educational opportunities, fulfill their aspirations, and ensure their rights. He highlighted that the nationwide Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, launched on January 22 in 2015 from the historic land of Panipat under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, has played a significant role in combating this social evil. Through unprecedented improvements in the state’s sex ratio over the last decade, the sex ratio has risen from 861 in 2014 to 910 today. The state government is making sustained and serious efforts to completely eradicate this social evil.

The Chief Minister was interacting with media persons here today.

In response to a question, Chief Minister explained that the state government is diligently working to further improve the sex ratio. Officials have been instructed to work with full commitment to completely eradicate this social evil at its root. In addition, during a recent review meeting of the Women and Child Development Department, it was decided to appoint women Sarpanches as ambassadors in their respective villages. This initiative aims to strengthen efforts for improving the sex ratio and promoting further progress.

Arvind Kejriwal abandoned Delhi and transformed his own house into Paris – Chief Minister

In response to a question about former Delhi Chief Minister Sh Arvind Kejriwal, Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that the people of Delhi are highly disappointed with Arvind Kejriwal. He pointed out that Sh Kejriwal has repeatedly made false promises to the people, claiming to transform Delhi into a city like Paris over the last 10 years. However, instead of transforming Delhi, he has only succeeded in turning his own house into a Paris.

Kejriwal’s entirely involved in corruption

On being asked to comment on CAG’s report on the Rs 380 crore corruption in Delhi government’s health department, Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini stated that Sh Arvind Kejriwal is entirely involved in corruption. He accused Kejriwal of undermining the hopes and dreams of the Delhi people, saying that while Kejriwal has fulfilled his own aspirations, he has shattered the dreams he promised to the people. The Chief Minister also expressed confidence that the Aam Aadmi Party will not win any seats in the upcoming election results on February 8.

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, BJP is set to form a majority government in Delhi – Nayab Singh Saini

The Chief Minister said that the responsibility for 32 seats in the Delhi Assembly election has been entrusted to the workers of Haryana. He added that during the campaign, all of Haryana workers have appealed to the people of Delhi, emphasizing that the Aam Aadmi Party is not a solution but a disaster. He further stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form a government with a decisive majority in Delhi.

Both Congress and Aam Aadmi Party mired in corruption – Chief Minister

Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that Congress and Aam Aadmi Party are two sides of the same coin. He pointed out that while leaders of both parties once used to criticize each other, today, driven by a hunger for power, they are supporting one another. He further said that both Congress and Aam Aadmi Party are mired in corruption, and their primary motive is not the welfare of the people, but their own self-interest.

Clean water will reach Delhi homes once BJP forms government – Chief Minister

The Chief Minister questioned Sh Arvind Kejriwal, stating that while he had promised to provide clean drinking water to the people of Delhi free of cost, neither did the Yamuna River get cleaned nor did the people receive access to clean water during his tenure. He added that the current situation in Delhi is such that residents are now forced to drink contaminated water. The Chief Minister further said that prior to 2014, during Congress rule, women in Haryana had to carry water pots for two kilometers. However, after the Bharatiya Janata Party government came to power in Haryana under the leadership of Sh Narendra Modi, the double-engine government ensured that clean water reached every household in the state. He assured the people of Delhi that once the BJP forms the government after February 8, clean water will be supplied to their homes.

In response to another question, the Chief Minister shared that the state government is engaging with the people through pre-budget consultations for the General Budget 2025-26. He mentioned that suggestions have been sought from various groups, including women, entrepreneurs, farmers, representatives, self-help groups, Drone Didi and Lakhpati Didi, to ensure that the budget reflects the needs of all sections of society. A dedicated portal has also been created for the public to submit their suggestions. The Chief Minister assured that valuable suggestions from the people will be incorporated into the budget.

Media Secretary, Mr. Praveen Attrey was also present at the event.