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Chandigarh, Haryana

Departments must complete all short term projects before monsoon- Chief Minister

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Chandigarh, May 12 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini today reviewed ongoing short-term projects across the state in preparation for the upcoming monsoon season. He directed concerned officials to complete all essential work on a priority basis before the monsoon. Any kind of negligence in this regard will not be tolerated.

While chairing a meeting with officials from the Irrigation and Water Resources, Public Health Engineering and Urban Local Bodies departments, the Chief Minister directed that all the drains and minors in the state should be cleaned immediately to prevent waterlogging and potential flood situations during the rainy season.

He instructed officials to strengthen riverbeds by desilting the Saraswati, Markanda and Tangri rivers to maintain the natural flow of water. He also directed the officials to ensure the immediate removal of water hyacinth from drains and other water channels to prevent any obstruction to the flow of water. In addition, all the dams in the state should be inspected in advance and if any deficiency or damage is found anywhere, it should be repaired promptly, he added.

The Chief Minister stressed that all short-term projects must be executed on a war footing ahead of the monsoon. He also directed that details of the works being undertaken by the Irrigation and Water Resources and Public Health Engineering departments should be shared with local public representatives and the respective Deputy Commissioners.

While reviewing the condition of khaals (water channels), the Chief Minister instructed officials to compile a list of all khaals over 20 years old, so that an action plan can be developed for their cleaning and repair.

Yamuna to be made pollution-free

The Chief Minister, while issuing special directives to keep the Yamuna River free from pollution, said that no untreated or contaminated water should be discharged into it. He said that in areas where industrial waste is currently flowing into the river, the establishment of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) must be ensured without delay. He also instructed officials to prepare comprehensive proposals for CETP projects in the concerned cities.

He further said that a separate system be developed to utilize the treated water from CETPs for irrigation purposes, thereby promoting sustainable water management.

In addition, the Chief Minister instructed the departments concerned to ensure the cleaning and strengthening of all water harvesting and groundwater recharge structures before the onset of the monsoon. These efforts aim to maximize rainwater storage and contribute to groundwater level improvement.

During the meeting, officials informed the Chief Minister that the Haryana State Drought Relief and Flood Control Board had approved 209 short-term projects worth Rs 282 crore. Of these, work is currently underway on 103 projects, while the remaining are in various stages of approval. It was also informed that the cleaning of all drains in the state will be completed by June 30.

Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Rajesh Khullar, Commissioner and Secretary Urban Local Bodies Department Vikas Gupta and Commissioner and Secretary Public Health Engineering Department Mohammad Shayin along with other senior officers were present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Energy Minister  orders suspension of  JE posted at Charkhi Dadri City for showing Negligence in Duty

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Chandigarh, May 12 – Haryana Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij has directed the immediate suspension of Junior Engineer for showing negligence in duty and actions related to the release of electricity connections.

The direction was issued to the Managing Director of Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL) regarding suspension orders of JE Rajender Singh. JE Rajender Singh was posted as AFM/Area In-Charge under the SDO/OP, City Charkhi Dadri.

In this regard, the XEN of the OP Division, Charkhi Dadri, under DHBVNL, submitted a report to the Chief Engineer/OP Circle, DHBVNL, Bhiwani and based on the charge sheet received in the Energy Minister’s office, direction for Rajender Singh’s suspension issued to the Managing Director of DHBVNL.

Notably, as per the facts presented in the chargesheet, Rajender Singh  has been found neglecting his duties in releasing electricity connection. Taking strict cognizance  of  the  same, the Energy Minister has  directed the immediate suspension of  Rajender  Singh, JE.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Officers should take public complaints seriously: Education Minister

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Chandigarh, May 12 – Haryana Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, has directed all senior district officers to inspect at least four schools every month and assess the quality of education and the basic facilities being provided to the students. If any irregularities are found during these inspections, prompt action should be taken to resolve them to further strengthen the quality of education.

The Education Minister was presiding over the District Grievance Redressal Committee meeting held at the DRDA auditorium in Jind on Monday.

A total of 18 complaints were tabled before the Minister, out of which four were resolved on the spot. For the remaining complaints, committees of officers have been formed with designated duties for timely resolution.

The Education Minister has directed the officers to work with honesty and only make decisions after thoroughly investigating the complaints so that justice can be delivered to the complainants.

After the District Grievance Committee meeting, the Minister also interacted with the media and said that the government’s main objective is to provide students with quality and value-based education. The National Education Policy implemented by the Central Government has already been adopted in the state. With the implementation of this policy, the education system in Haryana will be further strengthened. Students will get the opportunity to learn an additional language along with their core subjects, enabling them to express their thoughts in multiple languages, even in distant regions, said Sh. Mahipal Dhanda.

He said that under the state government’s scheme, books and stationery have been provided to students. He directed the concerned officers to consider it their moral responsibility to ensure the distribution of this educational material to all children.

The Minister said that compared to last year, more students have been enrolled in government schools this year. Furthermore, he informed that private schools have been instructed not to make any changes to students’ books or uniforms for a period of five years.

MLA, Uchana, Sh. Devender Atri, Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Imran Raza, Superintendent of Police, Sh. Kuldeep Singh, and other officers also remained present on this occasion.

Chandigarh, Haryana

From Rickshaw Puller to Global Innovator- The Inspiring Journey of Dharambir Kamboj

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Chandigarh, May 12 – In the small village of Damla in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district, a remarkable story of resilience and innovation is unfolding, one that has not only transformed the life of Dharambir Kamboj, a farmer from Damla village, but has also made a global impact. Despite having formal education only up to the 10th grade, Dharambir has developed a multipurpose food processing machine that is now used in 18 countries across the world.

Dharambir’s path to success was anything but easy. Due to financial struggles, he moved to Delhi in the 1980s and took up work as a rickshaw puller. After a life-changing accident, he returned to his village and turned to farming, cultivating aloe vera and tulsi on his ancestral land. However, low returns from selling raw produce led him to a pivotal realization: to increase profits, he needed to process the crops himself.

Unable to afford expensive equipment, Dharambir did the unthinkable—he built his own machine. With support from the horticulture department, which provided Rs. 25,000 in initial funding, he developed a rosewater extraction device. Through persistent experimentation and innovation, he transformed it into a versatile machine capable of handling over a dozen food processing tasks.

Today, Dharambir’s multi purpose food processing machine can extract juice without crushing seeds, grind, mix, extract oils, distill rosewater, prepare aloe vera gel, roast, peel vegetables, make khoya, gajar ka halwa, and much more. Products like amla murabba, candies, soaps, herbal gels, juices, and even gulal for Holi can be prepared using this invention.

Recognizing the significance of his work, the Haryana government announced a subsidy of Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 for farmers and self-help groups purchasing his Rs 2 lakh machine, making it more accessible to those who need it most.

Supported by the National Innovation Foundation and Chaudhary Charan Singh Agricultural University, Dharambir’s innovation journey has gained global recognition. His machines are now used in countries like the USA, Italy, Kenya, Australia, and Nigeria, among others.

In 2013, his efforts were honored by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee. His story was also featured in Bollywood film Padman alongside Akshay Kumar, and in 2022, it found a place in the NCERT Class 12 Business Studies textbook, becoming an inspiration for students nationwide.

Now the founder of Dharambir Foods Private Limited, he manufactures around 10 machines a month and offers two-day training sessions to help others succeed with his technology.

What makes Dharambir’s story truly remarkable is not just the machine he built, but the determination that powered it. “People mocked my ideas in the beginning,” he recalls, “but I never let criticism stop me.” Today, Dharambir stands tall as a symbol of grassroots innovation, self-reliance, and hope.

Chandigarh, Punjab

21,397 Needy Women Assisted Through One Stop Centres by Mann Government; Ensuring a Safe Environment for Women is Our Top Priority: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, May 12:

The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is consistently striving to provide a safe and secure environment for women in the state. In this direction, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that till March 31, 2025, approximately 21,397 needy women have been provided free emergency and non-emergency services through One Stop Centres across Punjab.

Giving further details, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that in order to prevent violence against women, Sakhi One Stop Centres have been established in every district at both private and public locations.

She added that these centres serve as a one-stop facility to combat any form of violence against women, offering free services under one roof such as emergency and non-emergency medical aid, legal assistance, police-related services, counselling, and provision of safe shelter and food.

Dr. Baljit Kaur emphasized that the Punjab Government is continuously making dedicated efforts to provide a secure environment for the women of the state so that they can be brought into the mainstream of society.

Highlighting the significance of women’s welfare, she asserted that the progress of any society is directly dependent on the development and well-being of its women. Therefore, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enabling environment for women remains a top priority for the Punjab Government.

Chandigarh, Punjab

TURKEY-BASED SMUGGLER BACKED NARCO-HAWALA CARTEL BUSTED IN AMRITSAR; THREE HELD WITH ₹1.06 CR DRUG MONEY, 1.10 KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, May 12:

          Dealing a major blow to an international drug smuggling and hawala cartel amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Commissionerate Police Amritsar busted a narco-hawala cartel linked to Turkey-based smuggler Navpreet Singh alias Nav Bhullar with the arrest of his three operatives, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.

          Those arrested have been identified as Gurdeep Singh alias Saab (35), a taxi driver from Amritsar, Pardeep Sharma (29), a garment shop worker from Bikaner in Rajasthan and Mani Sharma (36), a Ludhiana-based garments businessman. Police teams have recovered 1.10 kg heroin, ₹1.06 crore hawala money (₹84.02 lakh in cash & ₹22 lakh frozen in bank accounts), one cash counting machine, besides, impounding their Swift Dzire car (without number plate).

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed that accused Gurdeep was operating the local network of hawala and drugs smuggling on directions of his handler Nav Bhullar, who had provided him a house to use it as a hideout in Amritsar and all the logistic support to run the cartel. Accused Nav bhullar is wanted in big hauls of drug and hawala cases by different centre and state agencies, he added.

          The DGP said that further investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages of the cartel.

          Sharing operation details, Commissioner of Police (CP) Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that acting on a specific intelligence input, Incharge CIA-1 Amolakdeep Singh along with the police team, strategically formed different teams and apprehended Gurdeep Singh alias Saab from near Lok Heart School, Ram Tirath Road, Amritsar and recovered the drug consignment and drug money from his possession. The operation was conducted under the supervision of DCP Detective Ravinderpal Singh, ADCP Detective Jagbinder Singh and ACP Detective Harminder Singh Sandhu.

          The CP said that during interrogation, accused Gurdeep Singh mentioned about the involvement of accused persons Pardeep Sharma and Mani Sharma, and also revealed that the latter had delivered ₹5 lakh each in drug money. Following the revelations police teams have successfully tracked both the accused persons and arrested them, he said, while adding that further investigations are on.

          A case FIR No. 76 dated 06-05-2025 has been registered under sections 21-C, 27-A, 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Cantonment in Amritsar.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB SEEKS LEGAL ACTION AGAINST BBMB CHAIRMAN FOR MISLEADING HON’BLE HIGH COURT

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Chandigarh, May 12:

The Punjab Government has initiated decisive legal measures against the Chairman of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Sh. Manoj Tripathi for deliberate misrepresentation of facts before the Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court.

In a strongly-worded rebuttal filed as a detailed reply in CWP PIL No.101 of 2025 against CM No.123 of 2025, the Punjab Government has vehemently refuted assertions of illegal detention concerning the BBMB Chairman.

An official spokesperson of the state government informed that during the live court proceedings on May 8, 2025, Sh. Tripathi admitted he was only surrounded by local citizens and was assisted by Punjab Police in leaving safely. However, in a subsequent affidavit dated May 9, 2025, Sh. Tripathi contradictorily alleged he was subjected to illegal detention, a claim directly conflicting with his prior in-court statement.

Consequently, the Punjab Government has invoked Section-379 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, requesting the Hon’ble High Court to initiate an inquiry into an offence under Section-215 of the BNSS, which pertains to the submission of a knowingly false affidavit.

Further, the state seeks the initiation of contempt of court proceedings against both Sh. Tripathi and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Director (Water Regulation) for willful disobedience of the High Court’s order dated May 6, 2025.

Elaborating on the matter, the state government clarified that the Hon’ble High Court’s order dated May 6, 2025, solely mandated the implementation of decisions taken during a meeting on May 2, 2025. The Punjab Government contends that no such decisions were ever formally communicated to either the state authorities or the BBMB Chairman himself.

Despite this, Sh. Tripathi misrepresented the court’s order, claiming that the court had ordered the release of 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana, thereby misleading the BBMB staff, the Court and stakeholders and distorting the factual matrix before the judiciary.

Chandigarh, Punjab

BIG BLOW TO PHARMA OPIOD SUPPLY NETWORK; THREE DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 60K TRAMADOL PILLS IN FAZILKA

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CHANDIGARH/FAZILKA, May 12:

          Striking a major blow to pharma opiod supply network amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Fazilka Police apprehended three drug smugglers and recovered 60,000 Tramadol Hydrochloride (100mg) tablets, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.

          Those arrested have been identified as Prince Kumar, a resident of Mohkam Araiyan in Jalalabad, Sandeep Kumar alias Sanju and Jashanpreet Singh alias Jashan, both residents of Kamrewala in Jalalabad. Apart from recovering a major haul of intoxicating pharmaceutical substances, police teams have impounded their Maruti Alto car (DL-2AF-7049), in which they were travelling.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that further investigations are underway to trace backward and forward linkages in this case to dismantle the entire pharma drug syndicate.

          Sharing operation details, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fazilka Varinder Singh Brar said during special naka at Jalalabad-Sri Muktsar Road near village Ladhu Wala Utar, police teams under the supervision of Incharge CIA-2 Fazilka Inspector Sunil Kumar and led by SI Amrik Singh stopped an Alto car with three occupants coming from Sri Muktsar Sahib’s side for checking.

          During a search, the police recovered 60,000 Tramadol tablets concealed in cardboard boxes kept on the rear seat of the car, he said, while adding that trio accused persons have been arrested.

          The SSP said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the arrested accused persons were part of an inter-district drug smuggling network and were supplying these banned pharmaceutical opioids in the region. Further investigations are on, he added.

          A case FIR No. 52 dated 11-05-2025 has been registered under sections 22-C and 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Vairoke in Fazilka.

Chandigarh, Punjab

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: OVER 10K DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD IN 72 DAYS; 398KG HEROIN, 186KG OPIUM, ₹8.5CR DRUG MONEY RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH, May 12:

          With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state completed 72 days, Punjab Police has registered 6280 first information reports and arrested 10444 drug smugglers since March 1, 2025.

          Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. Since the launch of the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, Punjab Police under the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav has been conducting different operations including cordon and search operations, night domination and raids at drug hotspots acros the state.

          Divulging details, Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who has been personally monitoring these operations, said that police teams have recovered 398 kg heroin, 186 kg opium, 117 quintals poppy husk, 8 kg charas, 135 kg ganja, 2.5 kg ICE, 1.2 kg cocaine, 23.57 lakh intoxicant pills/tablets and Rs 8.58 crores drug money from their possession.

          Sharing details of outcome of Day 72, the Special DGP said that Punjab Police has arrested 133 drug smugglers and recovered 2.2 kg heroin, 54 kg poppy husk, 73000 intoxicant pills and ₹13.22 lakh drug money from their possession.

          Over 250 Police teams, comprising over 1400 police personnel, under the supervision of 90 gazetted officers have conducted raids at as many as 495 locations across the state leading to the registration of 89 first information reports (FIRs) across the state, he said, while adding that police teams have also checked as many as 503 suspicious persons during the day long operation.

          Meanwhile, the state government has enforced a three-pronged strategy— Enforcement, Deaddiction and Prevention (EDP)— to eradicate drugs from the state, the Punjab Police as part of ‘De-addiction’ has convinced 104 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB SEEKS LEGAL ACTION AGAINST BBMB CHAIRMAN FOR MISLEADING HON’BLE HIGH COURT

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Chandigarh, May 12:

The Punjab Government has initiated decisive legal measures against the Chairman of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Sh. Manoj Tripathi for deliberate misrepresentation of facts before the Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court.

In a strongly-worded rebuttal filed as a detailed reply in CWP PIL No.101 of 2025 against CM No.123 of 2025, the Punjab Government has vehemently refuted assertions of illegal detention concerning the BBMB Chairman.

An official spokesperson of the state government informed that during the live court proceedings on May 8, 2025, Sh. Tripathi admitted he was only surrounded by local citizens and was assisted by Punjab Police in leaving safely. However, in a subsequent affidavit dated May 9, 2025, Sh. Tripathi contradictorily alleged he was subjected to illegal detention, a claim directly conflicting with his prior in-court statement.

Consequently, the Punjab Government has invoked Section-379 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, requesting the Hon’ble High Court to initiate an inquiry into an offence under Section-215 of the BNSS, which pertains to the submission of a knowingly false affidavit.

Further, the state seeks the initiation of contempt of court proceedings against both Sh. Tripathi and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Director (Water Regulation) for willful disobedience of the High Court’s order dated May 6, 2025.

Elaborating on the matter, the state government clarified that the Hon’ble High Court’s order dated May 6, 2025, solely mandated the implementation of decisions taken during a meeting on May 2, 2025. The Punjab Government contends that no such decisions were ever formally communicated to either the state authorities or the BBMB Chairman himself.

Despite this, Sh. Tripathi misrepresented the court’s order, claiming that the court had ordered the release of 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana, thereby misleading the BBMB staff, the Court and stakeholders and distorting the factual matrix before the judiciary.