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Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB POLICE BUSTS DRONE-BASED ARMS SMUGGLING MODULE; PRISONER AMONG TWO HELD

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IEP CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 5

The decisive war against anti-social elements waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has delivered yet another victory after Punjab Police on Wednesday busted a drone-based arms/ammunition smuggling module with the arrest of its two members including a prisoner.

Those arrested have been identified as Jaskaran Singh of Bhikhiwind in Tarn Taran, currently lodged at Sub Jail Goindwal Sahib, and Rattanbir Singh of Khemkaran in Tarn Taran, out on bail. The Police have also recovered 10 foreign-made pistols including five .30 bore (made in China) and five 9mm (made in USA Beretta) along with 8 spare magazines from both of them, besides a mobile phone concealed by Jaskaran in his barrack.

AIG Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar Amarjit Singh Bajwa said that accused Jaskaran Singh was brought on a production warrant in a case pertaining to NDPS act, which was registered at SSOC Amritsar in August 2022.

During questioning, Accused Jaskaran confessed that he was using a mobile phone in jail to contact Pak-based smugglers through WhatsApp for smuggling of narcotics and arms/ammunition from Pakistan via drones.

The AIG said that for this purpose the accused was taking the help of Rattanbir, who used to retrieve the consignments dropped via drones from different border areas. Pertinently, Rattanbir is also a co-accused in various NDPS cases with Jaskaran Singh.

He said that one consignment of five .30 bore pistols along with four spare magazines was recovered from the pinpointed location revealed by accused Jaskaran at Village Pidhi on Taran Taran-Ferozepur Road, which was concealed by Rattanbir on the intervening night of September 28 and 29, 2022.

AIG Amarjit Singh Bajwa said that acting on Jaskaran’s inputs, the Police teams of Counter Intelligence Amritsar have also managed to arrest Rattanbir from Khemkaran and on his disclosure five more Pistols of 9 MM were recovered along with four spare magazines, which were concealed by him near drain at village Machhike in Khemkaran.

Meanwhile, a case FIR No. 30 dated 04.10.2022 has been registered under section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station SSOC Amritsar.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB POLICE BUSTS NARCO-TERRORISM MODULE AHEAD OF FESTIVE SEASON; ONE OPERATIVE HELD WITH TIFFIN BOMB, 2 AK-56 RIFLES, 2 KG HEROIN

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IEP CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 4 

With Punjab Police having further intensified vigil and alertness against anti-social elements ahead of the festival season on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Amritsar Rural Police has busted an ISI-backed Narco-Terrorism module. Its main operative has been arrested after recovering arms and explosives from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.The module is being jointly operated by Canada-based Lakhbir Singh alias Landa, Pakistan-based Harvinder Singh Rinda and Italy-based Harpreet Singh alias Happy.The arrested accused has been identified as Yograj Singh alias Yog, resident of Village Rajoke in Tarn Taran, besides, the Police have also identified five more accomplices, who were part of the module in carrying out illegal activities across Punjab and adjoining states.The police have recovered a one RDX loaded Tiffin Box fabricated into an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) or Tiffin Bomb; two sophisticated AK-56 assault rifles along with two magazines and 30 live cartridges; one .30 bore pistol along with 6 live cartridges; and 2 KG Heroin from the accused.DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the arrested accused Yograj is the main operative of this module and wanted by the state police and Central Enforcement Agencies in at least five criminal cases including the one wherein five AK-47 assault rifles were seized in Tarn Taran in September 2019.He said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the cross-border operations of arms-explosives-drugs smuggling was mainly handled by Yograj on the directions of terrorists/gangsters Landa, Rinda and Happy and jailed smuggler Gurpavitar alias Sai of Lakhna, Tarn Taran. Yograj had been active in recovery and further delivery of consignments of Arms and Drugs at a large scale, he added.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amritsar Rural Swapan Sharma said that the Police has made a major strike in exposing members of Landa-Rinda terror module. In the present module, the Police have managed to identify five operatives of the gang and manhunt has been launched to nab them, he added.He said that further investigations are on, and more recoveries of arms and explosives are expected soon.Meanwhile, FIR no 107 dated 04/10/2022 has been registered under sections 21/27-A/29/61/85 of the NDPS Act and sections 25/54/59 of Arms Act at Police Station Ramdas in Amritsar Rural. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker and deputy Speaker greats people on Dussehra

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IEP Chandigarh, October 4

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan has congratulated the people on the occasion of the holy festival Dussehra and called upon them to uphold the traditions of tolerance, harmony and compassion.

S. Sandhwan said that Dussehra, celebrated in the context of Lord Ram’s victory over Lanka and it guides us to follow goodness and high values. He said that the festival of Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil and events related to Dussehra will always inspire us to uphold the ideals of moral values. S. Sandhwan has appealed to the people to celebrate this festival with spirit of communal harmony and amity.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Mr. Jai Krishan Singh Rauri has also congratulated the people on Dussehra and wished them a good life.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Cheema greets people on Dussehra and Durga Pooja

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IEP Chandigarh, October 4

Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Dussehra and Durga Pooja.

In his message, the Finance Minister said that the festival celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. “It also celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over demon Mahishasur. It is a celebration of victory of truth over lies, triumph of the righteous and defeat of evil,” said Cheema.

Extending his greetings on this occasion,  the minister wished that the occasion shall inspire the people of the state to follow the path of virtue and guide towards amity, development and prosperity.

He also urged the people of the state to celebrate this festival with communal harmony and brotherhood.

Chandigarh, Punjab

AMAN ARORA EXTENDS WARM GREETINGS TO PEOPLE ON DUSSEHRA

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IEP Chandigarh, October 4

Punjab Information & Public Relations, Housing & Urban Development and New & Renewable Energy Sources Minister Mr. Aman Arora extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the eve of Dussehra.

In his message, the Cabinet Minister said that the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami inspires all to follow the path of righteousness and goodness. The festival conveys the message of the victory of good over evil and all of us should try to follow the path shown by the Maryada-Parshotam Lord Rama for the creation of an ideal society.

Conveying his best wishes to the people of the state, Mr. Aman Arora urged them to celebrate this festival with fervor and zeal irrespective of religion, caste and creed to strengthen the bond of communal harmony and brotherhood. He also prayed to the Almighty to guide us for building a Rangla and prosperous Punjab.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Cabinet Minister Anmol Gagan Maan extends Dussehra greetings

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IEP Chandigarh, October 4

Punjab Tourism and Culture Affairs, Investment Promotion, Labour and Grievance Redressal, Minister Ms Anmol Gagan Mann extended Dussehra greetings to the people. She said that Dussehra, which is celebrated in the joy of the victory of Lord Sri Ramchandra in Lanka, inspires us to follow his ideals.

She said that we inspire from the life of Lord Sri Rama that goodness always wins over evil and we should always live our lives on the good path. The minister said that the life of Bhagwan Sri Rama Chandra was very selfless, devout and a promise keeper.

She said that Bhagwan Shri Ram Chandra was born in the house of King Dasaratha and established invaluable human principles. Greeting everyone on Dussehra, the minister said that the ideals set by Lord Rama Chandra as a role model will continue to inspire us for ages.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Cabinet Minister Anmol Gagan Maan extends Dussehra greetings

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IEP Chandigarh, October 4

Punjab Tourism and Culture Affairs, Investment Promotion, Labour and Grievance Redressal, Minister Ms Anmol Gagan Mann extended Dussehra greetings to the people. She said that Dussehra, which is celebrated in the joy of the victory of Lord Sri Ramchandra in Lanka, inspires us to follow his ideals.

She said that we inspire from the life of Lord Sri Rama that goodness always wins over evil and we should always live our lives on the good path. The minister said that the life of Bhagwan Sri Rama Chandra was very selfless, devout and a promise keeper.

She said that Bhagwan Shri Ram Chandra was born in the house of King Dasaratha and established invaluable human principles. Greeting everyone on Dussehra, the minister said that the ideals set by Lord Rama Chandra as a role model will continue to inspire us for ages.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam committed to ensure reliable, good voltage and uninterrupted power supply to the consumers

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IEP Chandigarh

Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam is committed to ensure reliable, good voltage and uninterrupted power supply to the consumers. In order to achieve the goal of ‘complete consumer satisfaction, many ambitious programs have been started by Nigam so that the problems of the consumers can be resolved expeditiously. The Members of the Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum (CGRF) of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam will make extensive visits in the month of October 2022 for hearing the grievances of the consumers and to entertain new complaints. A spokesman of the Nigam said here today that the proceedings of the CGRF will be held in Operation Circle, Panipat on October 7, OP Circle, Panchkula on October10, OP Circle, Karnal on October 12, OP Circle, Kurukshetra on October13, OP Circle, Panipat on October14, OP Circle, Yamunanagar on October 17, OP Circle, Rohtak on October19, OP Circle, Panchkula on October 21, OP Circle,  Sonipat on October 26, OP Circle, Jhajjar on October 27 and OP Circle, Ambala on October28 respectively. Except on field visit, CGRF shall be available at Head Quarter from 9 am to 5 pm to hear the grievances of consumers visiting the office.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 the Electricity Act, accidents and inquiries as under section 161 of the Act would not be considered by the Forum.All the consumers are requested to avail the opportunity for the redressal of their grievances.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana prepares an action plan to control the Air Pollution

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IEP Chandigarh, October 3

The Haryana Government has prepared an action plan under the policy formulated by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for sustainable improvement in air quality in Delhi-(NCR) region and adjoining areas.

Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal , while addressing officers, said that the objective of the State Government is to bring down the level of air pollution by implementing the action plan effectively at the ground level.

He directed the officers to complete their work within the stipulated time period.

Sh. Kaushal said that Air pollution can only be reduced with the inclusive, economical and innovative approach.

He directed the officers to strictly follow the policy of CAQM. Keeping in view the prevailing air quality in Delhi-NCR, there is a need to control various areas which contribute significantly to air pollution. The policy emphasizes measures to reduce air pollution through thermal power plants, clean fuel and electric mobility, public transport management, road traffic management, greenery and sapling plantation, he added.

It was told in the meeting that the government is preparing plan to create effective infastructure to control the fire incidents in MSW and landfill, management of dust from C&D projects, Provision of additional mechanical sweeping and water spraying machines and greening of open areas etc. is being made to control the dust from open areas and roads.

Similarly, the Department of Industry and Commerce is ensuring comprehensive planning for controlling the burning of industrial waste, transition to clean fuels, electric mobility and limited use of generator sets.

In order to reduce the incidents of stubble burning in the state, proper arrangements are being made by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department for crop residue management including ex situ and in-situ management.

Emphasis is being laid on expansion of Nagar Van and Nagar Vatika to promote greenery, tree plantation programmes in the State. It has been also planned to implement the Miyawaki technique (Miyawaki is a technique pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, that helps build dense, native forests in a short time) for intensive tree plantation in limited urban areas. Apart from this, massive awareness campaigns will also be conducted for mass tree plantation drives.

          Additional Chief Secretary, Environment and Climate Change Department, Sh. Vineet Garg, Principal Secretary Transport Department, Sh. Navdeep Virk, Director General of New and Renewable Energy Department, Sh. Hanif Qureshi, Chairman of Haryana State Pollution Control Board, Sh. P. Raghavendra Rao and other officers were present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana makes zoo entry free for visitors during the ‘National Wildlife Week’

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IEP Chandigarh, October 3

As per the direction of the Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, visitor entry has been made free of cost in the zoos of Bhiwani, Rohtak and Pipli during the ‘National Wildlife Week’. Besides this, children are being encouraged to visit the zoos during the ‘National Wildlife Week’ from October 2 to October 8.

Sharing more information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that the ‘National Wildlife Week’ is being celebrated in Haryana as well as across the country.  This wildlife week is celebrated to bring more and more awareness among the general public to preserve the wildlife.

Main programme to be held in Chhachhrauli on October 6

The spokesperson said that the main programme of ‘National Wildlife Week’ will be organized in Chhachhrauli, Yamunanagar on October 6.   Forest Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal will be the Chief Guest in the programme.  During this week people will be made aware to plant more and more saplings and conserve wildlife.

Painting competition will be organized in every district

The spokesperson said that during the ‘National Wildlife Week’, painting competitions would be organized in every district to make children aware of wildlife conservation.  The winners will also be given awards.  Meanwhile, the children participating in the Yamunanagar district will be honoured in the main programme to be held in Chhachhrauli.

Exhibition will also be organized on Wildlife Week

The spokesperson said that an exhibition related to wildlife would also be organized at Chhachhrauli.  Photographs, paintings and documentaries related to wildlife will also be displayed in this exhibition.