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Chandigarh, Punjab

Dev Samaj College of Education and London School of Management Education sign MoU

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Dev Samaj College of Education (DSCE) Chandigarh, India and London School of Management Education (LSME), London have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which is slated to give a major fillip to international level – research-based higher education pedagogy systems. The MoU has come about in recognition of the establishment of a new collaborative working arrangement for academic excellence and responsible research and innovations in London and  India. The MoU ceremony took place through virtual mode. 
The MoU documents were signed by Dr Ravi Kumar, Executive Director of LSME on its behalf and Dr Richa Sharma, Officiating Principal of Dev Samaj College of Education DSCE on behalf of DSCE.

On the occasion, Shriman Nirmal Singh Dhillon, Secretary Dev Samaj and Chairman Dev Samaj College of Education Chandigarh applauded the initiative taken up by Dr. Agnese Dhillon, Principal DSCE and faculty members for coming forward and making this collaboration a reality.

Sh. Nirmal Singh Dhillon and Dr Ravi Kumar used this opportunity to discuss the evolution of the proposed partnership which started with LSME’s success in securing some support for student mobility under the UK’s Turing Scheme.

Sh. Nirmal Singh Dhillon said, “The idea of ‘responsible research’, although not in itself new, could be a driving force for academic excellence at DSCE and beyond. The MoU will be a means of bringing a wider range of people into the governance of the research process and in developing social innovation in India and London.”

Dr Ravi Kumar said, “Both institutions value the core principles of good quality Teacher Education and share a commitment to enhancing the learning experience of students, through teaching placement activities and student exchange programmes.”

Dr Richa Sharma said, “This MoU is relevant as it is the first step towards implementing a joint objective to initiate and nurture the culture of innovations, facilitate student/teacher exchanges and disseminate academic information amongst the participating institutions.”

The MoU signing ceremony was witnessed by Prof Stephen McKinney of the University of Glasgow and the Chair of the LSME Board of Governance, Dr Peter Gray, a member of the LSME Board of Governance, Dr Sarita Parhi, Principal of LSME, Dr Dolly Jackson Sillah, Vice Principal of LSME and Mr Hassan Shifau, the Chief Research and Innovations Officer among others. Dr Neeru Malik Associate Professor (Coordinator), Dr Anita Nangia, Associate Professor and  Dr Seema Sareen Assistant Professor were present from DSCE.

In his opening remarks, Mr Hassan Shifau stressed the importance of research as a tool to create an interdisciplinary space to allow interaction between academics and highlighted the main objectives of the partnership. Dr Dolly Jackson Sillah, the Vice Principal of LSME, provided an overview of the significance of the partnership, highlighting the 3 key areas of information sharing, research and student exchange. Dr Peter Gray highlighted the need for open conversations among academic researchers and stakeholders. Dr Neeru Malik, coordinator, provided an overview of the establishment of DSCE, and stressed on the values of education, reading and scholarly research, highlighting the importance of ensuring the success of the exchange programme. Prof Stephen McKinney underlined the importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of the collaboration in future.

Mrs Lydia Mireku from LSME, delivered the Vote of Thanks.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Regular liver transplant surgery OPD launched at Max

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

A regular liver transplant OPD was launched at Max Hospital, Mohali on Saturday. The hospital is also going to establish a comprehensive liver care unit which will cater to the patients from HP, Haryana and J&K.

Speaking during launch, Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary, senior director of liver transplantation  said that this specialized OPD will also benefit patients with hepato, pancreatico and biliary (HPB) diseases which refers to any condition that affects the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and the bile ducts.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM gives nod for constituting SDMF to effectively cope up with any unforeseen natural disaster

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

In order to tackle any unforeseen natural disaster effectively, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has given nod to constitute State Disaster Mitigation Fund

(SDMF).

Giving the details, the Chief Minister said that the SDMF has been constituted under Section 48 1(c) of the Disaster Management Act 2005. He said that with the formation of this Fund, projects related to mitigation measures will be launched in the state. Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that these measures will help the state in coping with and mitigating natural calamities.

The Chief Minister said that the fund has been constituted on the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission. He said that the state share in the SDMF from 2021 to 2026 will be 25% while the Central Share will be 75%. Bhagwant Mann said that a total sum of Rs. 729.60 Crore will be available in the SDMF from 2021 to 2026, which will be instrumental in further augmenting the preparedness of the state for any sort of natural disaster.

The Chief Minister said that state government is fully seized of the gravity of situation and need for effective preparedness to cope up with any sort of unforeseen natural disaster. He said that the state government accords top priority to safety and security of people and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. Bhagwant Mann reiterated the commitment of the state government for progress of the state and prosperity of its people.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Mayor lays foundation stone of Veterinary Hospital at Gaushala Raipurkalan

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Sarbjit Kaur Dhillon, Mayor, Chandigarh today laid the foundation stone of Veterinary Hospital at Gaushala, Raipur Kalan, here today in the presence of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Sh. Dalip Sharma, Senior Deputy Mayor, Sh. Anup Gupta, Deputy Mayor, Sh. Harjeet Singh, area councilor, other councilors and officers of MCC.

While speaking on the occasion, the Mayor said that with the provision of arrangements of nearly 1000 cows in the coming Gaushala at Raipur Kalan, the MCC has taken an initiative to extend the specialized veterinary services through establishment of Veterinary Hospital at this Gaushala.

She said that the cost effective veterinary hospital would come up at the cost of Rs. 3.32 crores within 9 months time period. She said that this state of art building would have covered area 4298 Sq.ft. having doctor rooms, operation theatre, ultra sound room, X-ray room, gents & ladies toilet blocks at ground floor, while room with kitchen, laboratory, staff offices and toilet blocks for ladies and gents would be at the first floor. In addition to that separate building for sick animal having covered area 6450 Sq.ft. including control room cum sale counter, recovery room, examination hall, animal pen, attendant room and washroom facilities.

After performing bhoomi poojan for the veterinary hospital building the Mayor start the work with spade. She said that the project would work as model by guiding those engaged in Gaushala management works and would help to improve the sick animal besides the Gaushala would give a viable solution to the stray cattle menace in the city.

While speaking on the occasion, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner said that the aim of this Gaushala at Raipur Kalan would be managing the stray cattle in self reliant basis on scientific lines with available inexpensive techniques involving low cost comfortable housing, feeding and healthcare facilities.

Chandigarh, Punjab

AROUND 51 LAKH HOUSEHOLDS TO GET ZERO POWER BILL IN MONTH OF SEPTEMBER: SAYS CM

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

In a major relief to residents of the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced that as per decision of the state government to provide 600 units of free power, per billing cycle to people, around 51 lakh households will get zero electricity bill from September.

          Divulging the details, the Chief Minister said that fulfilling its major guarantee, the state government has decided to provide 600 units of free power to every household per billing cycle in the state with effect from July 1, 2022. He said that all the domestic consumers in the state will be eligible to get zero bills if their consumption is upto 600 units in every billing cycle. Bhagwant Mann said that this decision has been implemented from July 1, so the households who will consume less than 600 units of power in billing cycle of July and August will not have to pay even a single penny for their electricity consumption.

          The Chief Minister said that the bill of this which will be payable in month of September will be zero for these consumers. He said that around 51 lakh households across the state will be benefitted from this pro-people initiative as they will not have to pay anything for their power usage. Bhagwant Mann said that it is huge relief to these domestic consumers who have to hitherto shell out huge money every month in form of power tariff.

          Asserting that we deliver, what we promise, the Chief Minister said that his government is committed for fulfilling every promise made to the people of Punjab. He said that the state government is making strenuous efforts to restore the pristine glory of Punjab by making it a front runner state in the country. Bhagwant Mann reiterated that no stone is a being left unturned for progress of state and prosperity of its people.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CABINET MINISTER AMAN ARORA LAUNCHES ‘SHAHEED-E-AZAM BHAGAT SINGH HARIAWAL LEHAR’

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IEP Jakhepal/Sunam Udham Singh Wala JULY 17, 2022

Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora today launched ‘Shaheed-e-Azam S. Bhagat Singh Hariawal Lehar’ here from village Jakhepal Chauwas under which 50,000 saplings of traditional plants to be planted across Sunam assembly constituency.

          On this occasion, he also called upon the people to plant saplings and maintain them properly. He said that this campaign has been started by the Punjab government under the guidelines of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to safeguard the environment of the state.

          He said that this campaign would only become successful if the people will participate in making their surroundings green.

          Mr. Aman Arora said that there is a dire need to make sincere efforts to save the environment so that clean and green environment could be provided to future generations. 

On this occasion, apart from the officials of the Forest Department, prominent personalities Gram Panchayat, Param Kumar, Tehsildar Kuldeep Singh, Naib Tehsildar Amit Kumar were also present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CABINET MINISTER AMAN ARORA LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF DEVELOPMENT WORKS WORTH 50 LAKH AT JAKHEPAL CHAUWAS

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Punjab Information and Public Relations, New & Renewable Energy and Housing & Urban Development Minister Mr. Aman Arora today laid the foundation stone of the development works worth Rs. 50 lakh at village Jakhepal Chauwas in Sunam assembly constituency. Addressing an impressive gathering on this occasion, Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora said after assuming office as a cabinet minister, he has disbursed grants for the first time and now it becomes the duty of villagers to utilise the funds honestly.

The cabinet minister said that basic development plan has already been drafted to revamp entire constituency as it has been prepared as per the demands raised by the people of Sunam before assembly elections.

            The minister said that he will always be grateful for the gratitude received from the people and will resolve every problem of the people of Sunam Constituency taking these as his personal problems. He added that he would listen to the grievances  of the people at his Sunam residence on Saturdays and Sundays.

Mr. Aman Arora also thanked National Convener of Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi Chief Minister Mr. Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and said that he will fulfill his duty diligently towards the service of the people.

            On this occasion, he also remembered his father Shri Bhagwan Das Arora and said that he has been chosen as cabinet minister due to his father’s inspiration.

            Meanwhile, Mr. Arora was also honored by the management on this occasion.

Chandigarh, Haryana

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

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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.

Chandigarh, Haryana

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

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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.

Chandigarh, Haryana

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

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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.