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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.

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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, Punjab

PUNJAB SEEKS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SOLARISATION OF AGRI-PUMPS UP TO 15HP ON PATTERN OF NORTH-EAST & HILLY STATES

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IEP Chandigarh, October 01

 Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Mr. Aman Arora has sought Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for solarisation of agriculture pump sets up to 15 horse power (HP) capacity on the pattern of North East and Hilly states so that maximum pumps can be solarised in the State. This assistance is given under PM-KUSUM Scheme.In a letter written to Mr. RK Singh, Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy (GoI), Punjab Cabinet Minister raised the issue of keeping Punjab out from the ambit of the Scheme. He said that the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has made a provision for providing CFA to the farmers of North East and Hilly States for their pumps up to 15HP capacity on 01.08.2022. But, this facility is available only for up to 7.5HP agri-pumps in Punjab.“Punjab was the pioneer state in the green revolution which is rightly known as the food bowl of India. Thus, farmers of the state also need hand-holding of the Centre Government and they also deserve to avail the benefits of the scheme. Punjab is predominantly an agrarian State, and around 14 lakh electric motor pumps and 1.50 lakh diesel pump sets are being utilized for irrigation in the State”, said Mr. Aman Arora.  The Minister said that the capacity of majority pumps ranges from 10HP to 15HP in the state. The cost to solarise these pumps would be very high and out of the reach of the farmers, hence in order to bring the cost of these pumps in the ambit of the farmers, the CFA is required to be provided for higher capacity pumps.In the letter, he mentioned that the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been providing 30% CFA for solarisation of agriculture pump sets of capacity up to 7.5HP under Component-B & C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. The MNRE has allocated targets for solarisation of 50,000 off grid solar pumps under Component-B and 1.25 lakh electric motor pump sets under Component-C to the State of Punjab, for which the Central Financial Assistance for agriculture pumps up to 15 HP should be extended for Punjab as well, he added.

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To overcome ‘isolation’ amongst elderly, ‘Pind di Satth’ concept to be replicated in urban areas of state: Social Security Minister Dr Baljit Kaur

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IEP Ludhiana/Chandigarh, October 1

 Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur on Friday advocated the need of teaching the children to have respect for the elders, in the schools.Dr Baljit Kaur, who was presiding over state-level function to celebrate International Elderly Day at Guru Nanak Bhawan, said that awareness must be created among school students on how to honour and respect the elders in the families besides parents must also impart social and family values to them so that they could spend quality time with the elders in families which was now invisible. She said that loneliness was considered a silent killer of the elderly and this must be eliminated promptly by bridging the gap between young and elderly people. She said that elders had the treasure of experiences and if the children will live with them, they will be able to have knowledge of culture, good qualities and habits and other social issues.The Minister said that the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government had been taking every possible step for the welfare of elderly and added the concept of ‘Pind di Satth’ will be replicated in the urban areas also so that elderly people can gather there and hold discussions daily to overcome ‘isolation’.Kaur said that Mansa and Barnala districts will have new old-age homes as soon as the construction work has already been started. Besides, 10 districts will also get new buildings for old-age homes in the state for which the budget has also been approved. She said that the government was committed to provide a better life of elderly people in the state and added the old-age pension system has been completely made effective and transparent.Meanwhile Director Madhavi Kataria said that to address the grievances of the elderly at a faster pace, the government had launched a toll-free helpline number 14567 for them and ensured quick services and facilities to the elderly by serving them through the helpline. She also urged them to avail maximum benefit of the helpline whenever they face any difficulty in life.Earlier upon her arrival in Ludhiana for the first time, the Cabinet Minister was also accorded guard of honour by the Commissionerate Police.Prominent among present on the occasion included MLA Hardeep Singh Mundian, AAP district president Harbhupinder Singh Dharaur, senior AAP leader Master Hari Singh, DC Surabhi Malik, CP Dr Kaustubh Sharma, ADC (Rural Development) Amit Kumar Panchal and others. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

VIGILANCE ARRESTS FORMER PRESIDENT MC SUNAM FOR MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

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IEP Chandigarh September 28

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, on Tuesday arrested Baghirath Rai, former president of Municipal Committee Sunam, Sangrur district on the charges of embezzlement in the government funds.

          Disclosing this here today a pokesperson of the VB said the Bureau has conducted a through probe into the misappropriation of funds in the MC Sunam. During the investigation it was found that Baghirath Rai prepared fake bills pertaining to repair of his official vehicle. In addition to this he had not properly implemented the prescribed advertisement policy in the MC as instructed by the state government during his tenure for two times thereby caused a financial loss of about Rs 4 lakh to the state exchequer.

          The spokesperson further added that in this regard a case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered at VB Police Station Patiala and further investigation is under progress.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM URGES GOI FOR MORE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FROM

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IEP Chandigarh, September 28 

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today urged the Government of India to start more international flights from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport to facilitate the Punjabi diaspora across the globe. The Chief Minister, while addressing a function to rename the airport here today, urged the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to flag this issue with the Prime Minister and her counterpart in Civil Aviation. He said that today is the 115th birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and this day has been made memorable with the decision to name airport after the legendary martyr. Bhagwant Mann said that the Union government must start more flights from this airport. The Chief Minister said that Punjab Diaspora from across the globe has been demanding such  flights to ensure air connectivity from the state to Canada, America, Australia and other parts of the world. He said that besides commuters from Punjab these flights will also benefit the commuters from Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu-Kashmir and other states. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government has made concerted efforts for renaming this airport after name of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. The Chief Minister profusely thanked the Union government for naming the airport after Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. Bhagwant Mann said that a long lending demand of the entire country has been filled adding that heart of every Countryman is filled with joy. Paying floral tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, he said that the young martyr is remembered not only for his heroism but also for his philosophy of socialism and fight against injustice. The Chief Minister said that the life and philosophy of young martyr will always inspire the young generations to serve the country with patriotic zeal. He said that today is a red letter day in history of state as this airport has been named after the great son of soil. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government is making concerted efforts for realising the dream of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and no stone is being left unturned for this noble cause. Earlier, Union Finance Minister accompanied by Governor Punjab Banwari Lal Purohit, Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Union Minister General (Retired) VK Singh, Member Parliament Kirron Kher, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala and Haryana Minister Anil Vij unveiled the plaque to name the airport after Shaheed Bhagat Singh.

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CM ANNOUNCES TO RESUME SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH YOUTH AWARDS, SET UP CHAIR ON NAME OF LEGENDARY MARTYR

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IEP Khatkar Kalan (SBS Nagar), September 28

 In a big bonanza to people on birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today announced to resume Shaheed Bhagat Singh Yuva award and setting up of chair at Guru Nanak Dev university in name of legendary martyr. Addressing the gathering here during a state level function to mark birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, the Chief Minister said that the award will bestowed to 46 youth every year for their outstanding contribution in several fields. He said that the award winners will get cash money worth Rs 51,000 along with appreciation certificate. Bhagwant Mann bemoaned that this award was stopped around seven years back but will be resumed now. The Chief Minister further announced that the state government will set up a chair on name of Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Guru Nanak Dev university, Amritsar. He said that the chair will undertake extensive research on life and philosophy of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Bhagwant Mann said that this will help in inspiring the coming generations for serving the country. The Chief Minister exhorted the people to vow that they will not leave the country in search of good fortunes. He said that all of us should pledge that we will improve the system by living here rather than fleeing away in search of green pastures. Bhagwant Mann assured the people that state government is committed for restoring the pristine glory of Punjab. The Chief Minister said that the dreams of Shaheed-e-Azam still remain unfulfilled as corruption, nepotism and poverty still rule the roost. He said that those who came into power after Britishers plundered the country more mercilessly than the foreigners. Bhagwant Mann said that he is peeved to hear when some people say that the rule of Britishers was better than this day adding that this notion needs to be changed The Chief Minister also called upon people to rise above the parochial consideration of caste, communalism and creed to make India number one. He said that it will be real tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh and other freedom fighters who had laid their lives at altar of motherland. Bhagwant Mann also called upon youth to come forward and carve out a country of Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s dream. The Chief Minister bemoaned that it is unfortunate that these days some people are raising questions of sacrifice of the martyrs. He said that no one has any right to pose question mark over the contribution of great martyrs for their motherland. Bhagwant Mann reminded the people that when our great national heroes and martyrs were waging war against the atrocious British regime some traitors were siding with the imperialist forces adding that no one remember such people now. The Chief Minister also announced that the state government will install a 5D statue  of Shaheed Bhagat Singh near the International Airport at Mohali. He said that the hi-tech statue will inspire the younger generations to serve the country zealously. Bhagwant Mann also asked the youth to read more and more books to update their knowledge to cope up with challenges being faced by the country. The Chief Minister said that while the 23 years old youth of today demands motorcycle from his parents, Shaheed Bhagat Singh had sought freedom for country from Britishers in same age. He said that youth should widen their prospective by reading more and more books. Bhagwant Mann said that it will help in fulfilling the dreams of legendary martyr. The Chief Minister also recalled that two days were most important in his life. He said that one was December 28 when Lok Sabha had paid tributes to chotta sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh on their martyrdom day after he had pursued the matter with then Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and other was today as Mohali airport has been named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Bhagwant Mann said that both the days are of immense importance in his life. On the occasion, the Chief Minister also felicitated the descendants of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Shaheed Sukhdev. On the occasion Cabinet Ministers Brahm Shankar Jimpa and AnmolGagan Mann, Deputy Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha Jai Krishan Singh Rori, MLAs Santosh Kataria and Jaswinder Singh Ramdass, Chairman Punjab Agro Mangal Singh and others. Prominent amongst others present on occasion included Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Janjua, Special Principal Secretary to CM Ravi Bhagat, Additional Director General of Police PK Sinha, Commissioner Sumer Singh Gurjar, Inspector General of Police SPS Parmar, Deputy Commissioner Navjot Pal Randhawa and Senior Superintendent of Police Bhagirath Meena.  

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CM CALLS UPON YOUTH TO FOLLOW IDEALS OF SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH

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IEP Hussainiwala, September 28

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today called upon the youth of state to follow ideals of Shaheed Bhagat Singh to make Punjab a front runner state in the country.

The Chief Minister laid floral tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev here on Wednesday during which a contingent of Punjab Police gave guard of honour as a mark of respect.

The Chief Minister said that all of us have to make strenuous efforts to realise the dreams of martyrs. He said that it is the need of hour to restore the pristine glory of the state. Bhagwant Mann said that Shaheed Bhagat Singh was not only an individual but an institution adding that we must follow his footsteps for progress of country.

The Chief Minister said that the supreme sacrifice of Shaheed Bhagat Singh will ever inspire youth to serve the country. He said that apart from emancipating the country from foreign clutches Shaheed Bhagat Singh had also envisioned a corruption and poverty free India. However, Bhagwant Mann said that the country is still facing these problems.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister also announced to upgrade Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University. He said that new courses will be introduced in the university so that more and more jobs can be created for the youth. Bhagwant Mann said that this will prove to be boon for the youth of border district.

On this occasion, Cabinet Minister Fauza Singh Sarari, MLAs Ranbir Singh Bhullar, Rajnish Dahiya, Naresh Kataria, Jagdeep Goldi, Gurdit Singh Sekhon and Narinder Pal Sawna, Special Principal Secretary to CM Ravi Bhagat, Deputy Commissioner Ferozepur Amrit Singh, SSP Ferozepur Surinder Lamba and others were also present.