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Chandigarh, Punjab

One day State mourning on July 9 on demise of Shinzo Abe

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 08, 2022

The Punjab Government has declared one day State mourning on July 9 due to the demise of former PM of Japan Shinzo Abe.

Disclosing this, an official spokesperson said that in the aftermath of the passing away of Mr. Shinzo Abe, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has written to all the States to observe State mourning and keep the National Flag half mast. Consequently, the General Administration Department, Punjab, has written to all departments, Divisional Commissioners and the Deputy Commissioners declaring State mourning across the State on July 9. There would be no official entertainment on this day in the Government offices.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Cabinet Minister Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar takes reign of Local Govt, Parliamentary Affairs, Conservation of Land & Water and Administrative Reforms Departments

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 06, 2022

Known for his professional commitment, Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar on Wednesday took reign of Local Government, Parliamentary Affairs, Conservation of Land & Water and Administrative Reforms departments in the presence of the Cabinet Ministers Harmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Laljit Singh Bhullar at Punjab Civil Secretariat.

Dr. Nijjar, while extending words of thanks to the party and Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, assured that he would wholeheartedly fulfill the responsibility entrusted upon him. “It was a matter of pride to have the opportunity to serve the people of the state and I assured the Punjabis to provide them with the ultra-modern civic amenities”, said the Minister, adding that we are common people thus know the difficulties of the common folk. He said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led state government was diligently and untiringly working from the very first day for transforming our state into ‘Rangla Punjab and our Chief Minister definitely will bring the state to the growth trajectory with his hard work, efficiency and far-sighted vision.

Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included; Dr. Balbir Singh, Lakhbir Singh Rai, Sherry Kalsi, Jagdeep Kamboj and Rajnish Dahiya (all MLAs), family members Dr. Gurlal Singh, Mannat Kaur, Avtar Kaur, Bhalinder Singh, Sukhdyal Singh, Kiran Kaur, Sukhman, Amanat, Rajdyal Singh, Harpreet Singh Chaddha, Sahiljit Singh Sandhu, Mehzabeen Peerzada Sandhu, Dr. Gurbilas Pannu, Namrata Pannu and Sahibnihal Pannu.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

CABINET LED BY CM GIVES MAJOR RELIEF TO PEOPLE BY ACCORDING FINAL APPROVAL TO 600 UNITS OF FREE POWER TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD PER BILLING CYCLE

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH, JULY 6, 2022

In a major relief to all the households across the state, Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today gave final approval for the policy governing the decision to provide 600 units of free power to every household per billing cycle in the state with effect from July 1, 2022. 

          A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Council of Ministers held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister at second floor in the Punjab Civil Secretariat- I on Wednesday.

          Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Chief Minister’s Office 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. This will give a big reprieve to the domestic consumers who have to hitherto shell out huge money every month in form of power tariff. As per the decision Scheduled caste (SC), Non SC BPL and Backward Class (BC) domestic consumers who are currently eligible for free 400 units (per billing cycle) of power will also get subsidy of 600 units now. 

          Likewise, Freedom fighters of Punjab and their successors (upto grandchildren) domestic consumers who are currently eligible for free 400 units of power will also get subsidy of 600 units per billing cycle. In case, consumption of SC, non-SC BPL, BC and Freedom Fighter categories exceeds units per billing cycle then they will pay only for units consumed in addition to 600 units along with full fixed charges, meter rentals and government levies as applicable. 

          Similarly, the Cabinet also gave green signal for waiving off pending arrears of all the domestic consumers as on December 31, 2021 and unpaid upto June 30, 2022. This move will give relief to around 28.10 lakh domestic consumers with a total benefit of Rs 1298 crore.

Chandigarh, Punjab

DSP FARIDKOT LAKHVIR SINGH HELD FOR ACCEPTING Rs 10 LAKH BRIBE FROM DRUG SUPPLIER

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 6, 2022

Reaffirming the firm commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to make Punjab a Corruption-free state, Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Faridkot Lakhvir Singh for accepting Rs 10 lakhs as a bribe from a drug supplier for not nominating him in the FIR registered under NDPS Act in Tarn Taran, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here.

          The development came after the Tarn Taran district police had arrested a drug supplier identified as Pishora Singh from a petrol pump near Patti Morh after recovering 250grams opium and Rs 1 lakh drug money from his possession on Sunday. Accused Pishora, a resident of village Model Boparai in Tarn Taran was wanted in the FIR dated June 30, 2022, in which his aide Surjit Singh of village Mari Megha in Tarn Taran was arrested with 900grams of opium.

          Divulging details, DGP Gaurav Yadav said that during investigations by the Tarn Taran Police, Surjit revealed that he had purchased opium from Pishora, who is the main drug supplier.

          “When Police started conducting raids to arrest him, Pishora tried to bribe Patti CIA Incharge by offering Rs 7-8 lakhs through ASI Rashpal Singh (posted as MHC CIA Patti), in lieu of not arresting and nominating him in this case, but the Incharge refused to accept the bribe,” he said while adding that the Police teams continued their efforts to arrest Pishora.

          Later, Pishora met Rashpal Singh’s brother Hira Singh through his acquaintance Nishan Singh of village Sito in Tarn Taran, and together they approached DSP Lakhvir, who also happened to be the cousin of Hira Singh, where the DSP negotiated the settlement at Rs 10 lakhs to help the drug supplier, said the DGP, adding that the accused DSP instructed Hira to keep the amount with him.

          On the disclosure of Pishora Singh, the Police have also recovered Rs 9.97 lakhs from the house of Hira Singh, he said.

          Reiterating the commitment of the Punjab Government to make Punjab a corruption-free state, DGP Gaurav Yadav unequivocally said that any Police officer/official found indulged in corruption will not be spared. 

          Giving more details, SSP Tarn Taran Ranjit Singh Dhillon said that the Police have also nominated ASI Rashpal Singh, Nishan Singh and Hira Singh in the FIR and raids are being conducted to nab them.

          Meanwhile, sections 7, 7-A, and 8 (1) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, sections 213, 214, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and sections 29 and 59 of the NDPS act have been added in the FIR, which was initially registered under sections 18,61,85 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Bhikiwind in Tarn Taran.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM ANNOUNCES TO REDUCE TRAINING PERIOD OF NEWLY RECRUITED PATWARIS

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 6, 2022

In order to enhance the efficiency of the Revenue department, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today announced to reduce the training period of newly recruited Patwaris.

          Addressing the gathering during a function to distribute District Allotment letters to newly recruited 855 Patwaris here at Municipal Bhawan, the Chief Minister said that the reduction in training period will enhance the efficiency of the Patwaris working in the field thereby facilitating the common man. He said the state government is committed for streamlining the affairs in each and every department for ensuring that people don’t face any problem. Bhagwant Mann said that this is need of hour for the progress of the state and prosperity of its people.

          Striking an emotional chord with the new recruits, the Chief Minister said that they must use their pen for delivering service to people in a fair and transparent manner. He said that the Patwaris must dispense their services honestly so that people don’t face any problem. Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that Patwaris will stay grounded and serve the people with utmost professional commitment.

          Congratulating the Patwaris, the Chief Minister said that it is result of their hard work, consistency and commitment. He said that the youth who have worked hard deserve this post as they have cleared the cut throat competition totally on merit basis. Bhagwant Mann said that more such transparent recruitments are in pipeline and will be completed soon.

          Making a scathing attack on the previous governments, the Chief Minister said that though his government is taking path breaking initiatives for public welfare in its initial days but his predecessors didn’t do such work even at the fag end of their tenure. He said that his government has in a few days done works which have not been accomplished in last 75 years. Bhagwant Mann said that he will continue to serve the people with the same passion and missionary zeal in coming times too.

          The Chief Minister said that people get elated with every passing day due to pro-people and growth oriented policies of the state government. Bhagwant Mann said that people of Punjab have bestowed huge responsibility on him and he will discharge this zealously. “People of Punjab are very happy since formation of our government as with dawn of every day deserving people get the jobs and corrupt ones get jail”, he added.

          In his address Revenue Minister Brahm Shankar Jimpa welcomed the Chief Minister. He also congratulated the newly recruited Patwaris for their selection in the department. Brahm Shankar Jimpa also informed about the revolutionary initiatives been taken by the department.

          On the occasion Financial Commissioner Revenue Anurag Aggarwal, Special Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Ravi Bhagat, Special Secretary Captain Karnail Singh and others were also present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CABINET LED BY CM GIVES MAJOR RELIEF TO PEOPLE BY ACCORDING FINAL APPROVAL TO 600 UNITS OF FREE POWER TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD PER BILLING CYCLE

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

In a major relief to all the households across the state, Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today gave final approval for the policy governing the decision to provide 600 units of free power to every household per billing cycle in the state with effect from July 1, 2022. 

          A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Council of Ministers held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister at second floor in the Punjab Civil Secretariat- I on Wednesday.

          Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Chief Minister’s Office 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. This will give a big reprieve to the domestic consumers who have to hitherto shell out huge money every month in form of power tariff. As per the decision Scheduled caste (SC), Non SC BPL and Backward Class (BC) domestic consumers who are currently eligible for free 400 units (per billing cycle) of power will also get subsidy of 600 units now. 

          Likewise, Freedom fighters of Punjab and their successors (upto grandchildren) domestic consumers who are currently eligible for free 400 units of power will also get subsidy of 600 units per billing cycle. In case, consumption of SC, non-SC BPL, BC and Freedom Fighter categories exceeds units per billing cycle then they will pay only for units consumed in addition to 600 units along with full fixed charges, meter rentals and government levies as applicable. 

          Similarly, the Cabinet also gave green signal for waiving off pending arrears of all the domestic consumers as on December 31, 2021 and unpaid upto June 30, 2022. This move will give relief to around 28.10 lakh domestic consumers with a total benefit of Rs 1298 crore.

Chandigarh, Punjab

IN A FIRST: PUNJAB ESTABLISHES SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR DIVYANG AT LUDHIANA

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for imparting skill training to youth across the state, Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) through its Training Partner DCF Skills on Wednesday started State’s first Skill Development Center for Divyang (Physically Challenged like Deaf & Dumb, Visually impaired) at GGN Campus, Civil Lines, Ludhiana.

This Centre was inaugurated by Mission Director, PSDM Ms. Deepti Uppal. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Uppal said that it is utmost important to inculcate the Divyang people in the mainstream of society and provide them skill training, which will certainly help them to gain some specific skill through which they can be made themselves self dependent and start earning their livelihood, She further said that this will help in making Divyangs an equal partner in the socio-economic growth of the country on the one hand and ensuring a life full of dignity and pride for them on the other. She said that this center will impart training Data Entry Operator and Customer Care Executive Courses to 180 Deaf people. All the students shall be provided placement assistance at the end of the course at free of cost. The Mission Director added, “It is a immense pleasure for PSDM to establish a Skill Development Center for Divyang to provide Skill training to them as a noble cause.”

On the occasion, ADC (Development) Amit Panchal also appreciated the efforts of DCF Skills and promised to extend all possible support for providing employment opportunities to the divyang who shall be undergoing the training in this project. Additional Mission Director PSDM Rajesh Tripathi informed that it is the moral responsibility of every citizen to extend his helping hand to Divyang persons as they are blessed by almighty. Founder DCF Skills MD Passi extended words of gratitude towards PSDM for providing an opportunity to DCF Skills for motivating and uplifting these special people.  Dr. SP Singh (President, GGN Educational Society) was also present on the occasion.

Meanwhile, Ms. Deepti Uppal also held a review meeting of all 23 DBEEs (District Bureaus of Employment & Enterprises) at Bachat Bhawan, Ludhiana during the visit. The meeting was attended by Employment officers, Placement officers and Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow of all the districts of Punjab. The main agenda for the deliberation was facilitation/trainings/orientations of candidates for BPO jobs and organization of placement camps in the respective districts in association & coordination with the newly established Placement Cell by the department.

However, Ms. Uppal emphasized on to ramp up the efforts and brings new synergy so that better employment opportunities can be provided to the youth of Punjab.

Chandigarh, Punjab

VIJAY KUMAR JANJUA TAKES OVER AS 41ST PUNJAB CHIEF SECRETARY

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH, JULY 07, 2022

A 1989 -batch IAS officer, Vijay Kumar Janjua, on Wednesday joined as Punjab Chief Secretary. He took the charge as the new state Chief Secretary replacing Anirudh Tewari, who has now been posted as Director General, Mahatama Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration.

According to the orders issued by the state government Janjua would also be the Principal Secretary Personnel and Vigilance in addition to his present assignment as Chief Secretary.

Notably, Mr. Janjua worked in various departments of Punjab including Rural Development, Industries, Labour, Animal Husbandry etc. He also served in Govt. of India for three years as Director Industries in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. During tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Fatehgarh Sahib district, Mr. Janjua developed a PRISM software with the help of NIC and introduced computerised registration of properties for the first time in Punjab.

The new Chief Secretary of the state VK Janjua assumed the charge of his office in the presence of outgoing Chief Secretary Anirudh Tewari. On the occasion ACS to CM A. Venu Prasad besides senior civil officers Tejveer Singh, Hussan Lal, Ajoy Sharma, Rajat Agarwal, Abhinav Trikha, Sonali Giri, Sumeet Jarangal, Kumar Amit, Amrit Kaur Gill, Apneet Riyait, Girish Dayalan and Amit Talwar were also present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CHETAN SINGH JAURAMAJRA ASSUMES CHARGE OF OFFICE AS MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE, MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH AND ELECTIONS

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

Day after getting portfolio of Health & Family Welfare, Medical Education & Research and Elections, Cabinet Minister S. Chetan Singh Jauramajra, on Wednesday, assumed the charge of the office at Punjab Civil Secretariat-1.

While expressing gratitude to the party high command and the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann for reposing faith in him, S. Jauramajra affirmed that he would serve the people of the state and discharge all his responsibilities with full dedication and diligence.

Reiterating that the state government would strive hard to bring state-of-the-art healthcare facilities to the doorsteps of the people, the Cabinet Minister categorically asserted, “Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government was committed to fulfilling every promise made to the people.

The Minister was accompanied by family members and well-wishers.

Chandigarh, Punjab

TOURISM & CULTURAL AFFAIRS, INVESTMENT PROMOTION, LABOUR AND GRIEVANCES REDRESSAL MINISTER ANMOL GAGAN MANN ASSUMES CHARGE OF OFFICE

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

Newly inducted Cabinet Minister Ms. Anmol Gagan Mann on Wednesday took the charge as Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Investment Promotion, Labour and Grievances Redressal Minister in presence of four Cabinet Ministers Harbhajan Singh ETO, Lal Chand Kataruchakk, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Laljit Singh Bhullar.

After assuming the charge, Ms. Anmol Gagan Mann said that the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann has the firm resolution to fulfill all the promises made with the people of the state of Punjab.

Lashing out the previous government’s lackadaisical approach towards Punjabis, Ms. Anmol Gagan Mann said, that leaders of previous governments had not any pragmatic policy for these important departments.

The Cabinet Minister apprised that the Tourism sector has the great potential in Punjab and the State government is paying special attention to this sector.

Divulging further, Ms. Anmol Gagan Mann said that she would ensure the welfare of labourers through Labour Department and special emphasis to be laid to bolster the investment in Punjab.

Ms. Anmol Gagan Mann’s father S. Jodha Singh Mann, family members Virinder Kaur Mann, Navdeep Singh, Sarvjot Kaur, Jaspal Mannkhera, Lakhbir Singh Rai MLA  Dr. Balbir Singh MLA, Sherry Kalsi, Jagdeep Kamboj MLA, Naresh Kataria MLA, Singer Kamal Khan, Gurcharan Singh, Kamal Kishore Yadav Secretary Investment Promotion, Karunesh Sharma IAS CEO Punjab tourism, Iqbal Singh, Manjit Singh, Manpreet Singh, Navpreet Singh, Parminder Singh, Harpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, Gurcharan Singh, Jagmeet Singh were present on this occasion.