IEP Chandigarh, August 17

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that B.Sc (Agriculture) course in Government Brijindra College Faridkot has been re-started and now onwards, admissions will be done for 60 seats every year.

          Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that meetings were held with senior officials of the Department of Agriculture, Higher Education, Punjabi University and Agriculture University over the past months to resume the discontinued B.Sc. Agriculture Course at Government Brijindra College Faridkot. He said that now the necessary requirements for resuming the studies of this course have now been completed. He said that at the college, admissions will be done on 60 seats for the agriculture course.

Sandhwan said that Government College Faridkot is an prominent educational institution of the Malwa region, where B.Sc. (Agriculture) course was being studied. He said that during the year 2019, the last batch of students took admissions in B.Sc. (Agriculture) in the college, which was currently in the final year of the course. He said that now the agriculture course is being restarted to save the future of the students who were desirous to study in the agriculture sector.

Sandhavan said that with the continuation of this course will achieve far-sighted results, under which the economically weaker section of the youth of the area will get the idea of doing agriculture in a scientific manner, at the same time the farmers will also be benefited indirectly

IEP Chandigarh, August 17

Punjab Labour Minister Ms. Anmol Gagan Maan today directed to expedite the registration process of construction workers in the state.

          Presiding over a meeting with the officials of the labour department, Ms. Anmol Gagan Maan reiterated that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government was committed for the welfare of the construction workers. She categorically said, any lackadaisical approach in registration-related tasks would not be tolerated at any cost, adding that the administrative action should be taken against those officials who neglect registration duties and the processing of applications submitted by workers to access government schemes. The higher officials of the department were also instructed to evaluate the work related to the registration every week.

          The Cabinet Minister instructed the officials to ensure the effective delivery of benefits of all schemes introduced by the state government to eligible construction worker beneficiaries.

          Instructing to organize weekly camps for registration of construction workers, Ms. Anmol Gagan Maan said that the contractors and house-owners should also register their workers online with the Punjab Labour Assistant Board. Apart from this, she directed to hold state level evaluation meeting every month.

          During the meeting, Mr. Manvesh Singh Sidhu, Secretary Labour, Mr. TPS Phoolka, Labour Commissioner and several other officials were present.

IEP Chandigarh, July 28

In a first in this region, Shalby Hospital, Mohali has launched ‘Prostatic UroLift’ procedure which is likely to be a boon for thousands of patients suffering from BPH.

Talking to media here on Friday, Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan, Director, Prostate Excellence Centre and Meliora Kidney Institute at Shalby Hospital, who has successfully conducted the Prostatic UroLift procedures said that this non-invasive non-surgical treatment is a breakthrough for symptomatic prostatic enlargement which affects millions of men worldwide.

He further said that the ‘Prostatic UroLift’ procedure is a non-invasive option that offers quick relief without causing any complications or hospitalization. It involves precise placement of miniature stapling implants that lift and realign the obstructing prostate tissue, opening up the blocked urethra and allowing for better urine flow. This takes only a few minutes to complete, with patients usually able to return home the same day, informed Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan who has received special training to conduct urolift procedure from Birmingham, NHS, UK.

Till date, BPH was treated with either medications or TURP/Laser, both of which lead to serious complications such as bleeding, incontinence and sexual dysfunction. Medications for BPH such as Urimax Tamsulosin, Sildosin lead to psychosexually disturbing side effects and its difficult for younger patients to continue them for lifetime, Dr. Ranjan maintained.

UroLift is a perfect remedy for such patients who want to get treated for their prostate as well as want to preserve normal sexual function, he said.

The biggest advantage of UroLift is its utility in young males affected by this problem, who are keen on preserving their sexual health. As the procedure involves only lifting or retracting the prostate, with mini staples the procedure carries  no risk of sexual or ejaculatory side effects and is done as a daycare procedure with no need of hospitalization or catheterization, informed Dr. Ranjan. The research says over 40 per cent of men in their 50s and over 70 percent of men in their 60s have symptoms such as poor urine flow, dribbling, straining to pass urine, suggestive of BPH. The UroLift System procedure is intended to be a long-lasting solution for BPH that utilizes a permanently placed implant and offers immediately relief. It is also effective in patients of retention who are on catheter and offers a ray of hope to patients on blood thinner.

We are excited to offer this innovative treatment option to our patients. The procedure is a game-changer for men with BPH, as it offers a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery, added Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan. 

IEP Chandigarh, August 16

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said that the situation of floods in the state was fully in control and the state government was keeping a strict eye over the entire situation.

In a statement issued here today, the Chief Minister said that there is no need to panic as the state government is in constant touch with the Himachal government and the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB)  due to release of excess water from hilly areas. He said that the situation at Pong Dam and Ranjit Sagar Dam was also fully under control. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that safety of life and property of the people was the bounden duty of the state government.

The Chief Minister said that the state government is duty bound to help the people in this hour of grave crisis and no stone is being left unturned for this noble cause. He said that succor is being provided even to the last person at the far flung areas of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that special thrust is being laid to ensure relief in the worst affected areas of the state so that people do not face any sort of problem.

The Chief Minister said that though the situation is under control, priority is still being given to carry out rescue and relief work in the badly affected areas of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann further said that he is personally monitoring the situation and every effort will be made to ensure that the loss of people is minimized.  He said that the state is known for excelling in hostile situations and we will overcome this challenge caused due to nature’s fury too.

IEP Chandigarh, August 16

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal expressed his confidence in Haryana’s potential to surpass all other states in terms of development by the year 2047.

        The Chief Minister was addressing the state level Independence Day function organized at Fatehabad on the 76th anniversary of Independence. On this occasion, while congratulating and wishing the people of the state on Independence Day, he commemorates the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country.

        The Chief Minister said that the heroes of Haryana had also participated enthusiastically in the freedom movement. He said that even after independence our soldiers kept showcasing unparalleled examples of bravery during the foreign intrusion in 1962, 1965, and 1971 as well during the Kargil War.

        Expressing his gratitude to the great freedom fighters, the Chief Minister said that he pays heartfelt tributes to the martyrs and unsung heroes of the freedom movement who laid their lives for our better tomorrow. Remembering the martyrs, he recited the lines of national poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. 

As he raised the tricolour in celebration of Independence Day for the ninth time, Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal stated “I feel happy and proud.”

        Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that this auspicious festival of independence is also a day to celebrate achievements of the Nation. Today India is launching missions like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan on the strength of its advanced technology and unique talent. Recently our Chandrayaan-3 has entered the moon’s orbit and will land on the moon after a week from today.

demands, suggestions and complaints related to their Gram Panchayat. In order to maximize the participation of Panchayati Raj Institutions in development, we have assigned them certain powers. In order to strengthen the financial position of Panchayati Raj Institutions, a stamp duty surcharge equal to 2 percent of the property value in rural areas has been imposed. One percent of the revenue collected from this is given to Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti and the remaining one percent to Gram Panchayats. We have adopted the concept of Social Audit to ensure quality, bring transparency and eliminate corruption in development works.

        He informed that we have also taken several steps for decentralization of the powers of the urban local bodies. We have got the mayor’s direct election done. To strengthen the financial position of urban local bodies, two percent revenue of stamp duty on registration of property has been provided to them. We are laying special emphasis on strengthening the infrastructure in the cities and towns of the state. Karnal, Gurugram, Faridabad and Panchkula are being made smart cities. The Metropolitan Development Authority has been constituted for the development of Gurugram, Faridabad and Panchkula, this authority will also be formed in Hisar. Property ID of every property in the cities has been created.

        He called upon the people of the state to forget all kinds of social, religious and communal differences and maintain mutual harmony and brotherhood by following their great cultural traditions.

        On this occasion, various school children gave a wonderful presentation of patriotism as well as Haryanvi, Punjabi and cultural programs that weave the country into the thread of unity. The chief guest honored freedom fighters, martyr families and players who brought laurels to the state and country at the national and international level during the function. The Chief Minister announced Rs. 5 lakh for the children who participated in the function. Along with this, he also announced a holiday for the schools of the state on Wednesday. Apart from this, in the state level Independence Day function, the commandos of the police personnel also showed amazing stunts on the bike. On the other hand, police personnel showcased their horse riding skills. Along with this, the CID of Haryana Police showed a play regarding deactivating of bombs after receiving information.

        Chairman, Haryana Bureau Of Public Enterprises, Sh. Subhash Barala, Sessions Judge, Sh. DR Chalia, ADGP, Sh. Alok Roy, ADGP CID, Sh. Alok Mittal, ADGP Hisar Division, Sh. Srikant Jadhav, Hisar Divisional Commissioner, Smt. Geeta Bharti, Deputy Commissioner, Smt. Mandeep Kaur, SP, Smt. Aastha Modi besides other officers of various departments were present in the ceremony.

IEP Chandigarh, August 14

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the BJP has brought significant systemic changes during its nine-year tenure. These changes have resulted in providing benefits for the public fairly and transparently.  Now people do not have to wait or make rounds to get the benefits they deserve, he said.

“Congress cannot even think of making similar changes but calls us ‘Portal ki sarkar’. We are happy that the radical IT changes we brought have not only streamlined processes for citizens but have led to enhancing their convenience along with a notable reduction in corrupt practices,” said Sh. Manohar Lal while addressing the villagers during a Jan Samvad held at Pundrak in Karnal district today.

During the Samvad, three elderly namely Satpal, Roshan and Banarasi got their pension certificates on the spot from the Chief Minister.

He said that the BJP has done twice as much development work in 9 years than Congress did in 10 years. Not only this, development works have been completed in half of the money that was spent during the Congress rule. Before 2014, only 15 paise out of 100 used to reach the bottom, but now with one click, 100 percent reaches the accounts of the beneficiaries, said the Chief Minister.

He said that there was a time when, while distributing old age pensions, if ten people’s pension was left in the evening, it was shown to be distributed by adopting unfair means but now nothing of such sort happens as the present state government has started the system of giving automated pensions. Now the deserving and the actual beneficiaries are getting their due benefits.

The Chief Minister further said that the amount of grant to be sent for the development of the villages has been decided according to the population. Panchayats or Municipal Corporation has the freedom to spend this amount. Directions have been given to the officers that the families whose PPP cards have not been made in the village should be made immediately as PPP has become an important document to take advantage of various schemes, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister informed that according to the PPP data, the population of Pundrak is 3863. The income of 53 percent of people is less than 1.80 lakh. 1731 people are eligible under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Out of these 1565 cards have been approved and 108 people have taken advantage of the scheme. The government has spent Rs 40 lakh on the treatment of the beneficiaries who have availed of the benefits of Ayushman cards, informed Sh. Manohar Lal.

On the complaint shared by Sher Singh who had alleged that despite having the Ayushman card he had to spend an amount of Rs.711 lakh on the treatment of his son, the Chief Minister directed the CMO to investigate the matter.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that 133 new ration cards have been made in the village based on PPP. Earlier the number of ration card holders was 357 which has now increased to 490. The old age pension of three people has been made automatically.

The Chief Minister said that today the era of getting jobs based on recommendations is over. In nine years, 20 people have got central and 20 state government jobs in this village. Under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Yojana, loans for 26 people have been approved.  Besides this, development works worth Rs 2.88 crore have been done in this village, shared Sh. Manohar Lal.

He said that a library will be opened in every village in the state. He also assured to consider the demand for the construction of the Volleyball Academy Hostel in Karnal.

The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has given a call to the nation to Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas on August 14 every year.  On this day, many were martyred and lakhs had to leave the country. Today it has been 76 years since this sad event happened. Painful stories of partition can be heard from the elders since that time, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Taking strict cognizance of the issue of delay in the removal of electric wires, which were hindering the laying of the shed on the railway under the bridge at the Uchana by-pass, the Chief Minister said that the development works should not stop due to lack of money.  The officers concerned apprised the Chief Minister that the said work of shifting the wires will be done at Rs. 7 lakhs.

Deputy Commissioner, Sh.  Anish Yadav, ADC, Ms. Vaishali Sharma, Superintendent of Police, Sh. Shashank Kumar Sawan and other dignitaries remained present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, August 14

The Director General of Police (DGP), Haryana, Sh. P.K. Agrawal emphasized the value of good intentions and candor during a farewell parade ceremony held in his honour at the Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban. Mr. Agrawal, who is set to retire on August 15 after an illustrious 35-year career, was the chief guest at the event.

In his address, Sh. Agrawal expressed his belief that genuine intentions and honesty are universally appreciated. He underscored the importance of credibility and noble purpose in the life of a police officer, asserting that possessing these qualities equips an officer to confront even the most formidable challenges.

The farewell parade, a customary tradition, was organized to bid farewell to Mr. Agrawal. The chief guest inspected the parade and received a salute. In adherence to tradition, an open gypsy adorned with flowers symbolized his departure from Madhuban, as flowers rained down to mark this occasion.

Reflecting on his tenure as the DGP Haryana, Mr. Agarwal expressed his deep gratitude for the opportunity to lead the force for two years. He conveyed his confidence in the potential of the Haryana Police, affirming that it is capable of effectively handling various spheres such as crime investigation, maintaining law and order, excelling in sports, and upholding human values.

Mr. Agrawal extended his heartfelt thanks to the Chief Minister and Home Minister for their support in approving proposals aimed at benefiting the Haryana Police personnel. These proposals encompassed initiatives such as free health check-ups, accident insurance coverage of up to Rs 1 crore, mobile phone allowances, Rs 3000 per month allowance for hospitality arrangements for thana munshi, provision of a maximum 20 daily allowance to all police personnel and a 10 percent additional allowance of basic pay for Special Task Force (STF) and CID personnel.

 Acknowledging the efforts to boost the morale of the police force, Mr. Agrawal highlighted the introduction of three state-level medals: Chief Minister’s Bravery Medal, Home Minister’s Utkrisht Anveshan Medal, and Director General of Police’s Uttam Seva Medal. He lauded the achievements of the Haryana Police players, honoring them with certificates and cash prizes for their excellence in the World Police and Fire Games 2023 held in Canada.

The Director of Haryana Police Academy, Dr. CS Rao, warmly welcomed DGP Agrawal and his wife, Mrs. Kalpana Agarwal, along with esteemed guests. Dr. Rao recounted the impressive trajectory of DGP Agarwal’s service, tracing his journey from being an IPS officer of the 1988 batch to his leadership roles across various districts and divisions.              

Dr. Arun Singh, Deputy Inspector General at the Haryana Police Academy, delivered the vote of thanks. The event witnessed the presence of dignitaries from various ranks within the police force, including DGP Haryana Prisons Mohd Akil, ADGP CID Alok Mittal, ADGP Law and Order Mamta Singh, ADGP South Range Dr. M Ravi Kiran, IGP (Modernization) Amitabh Singh Dhillon, IGP Administration Sanjay Kumar, IGP Security Saurabh Singh, IGP Traffic Hardeep Singh Doon, IGP Ambala Range Shivash Kaviraj, IGP Rohtak Range Rakesh Arya, IGP Karnal Range Satender Gupta, CP Sonipat Sateesh Balan and several others.

IEP Chandigarh, August 14

A grand Tiranga Yatra was taken out  in Karnal city on Monday. Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal led the yatra.  

Before starting the yatra, the Chief Minister said, “We got our freedom after a lot of sacrifices, we are determined to uphold and preserve this hard-won freedom”, Chief Minister.

He also conveyed his warm regards and well wishes to the residents of Karnal and the entire state on the occasion of Independence Day and emphasized on the importance of working towards the country’s progress and dedicating our lives to its service.

The Chief Minister said that India achieved independence on August, 15 1947 and to celebrate this, Prime, Sh. Minister Narendra Modi had given a call to organize a Tiranga Yatra organized nationwide and the Tiranga Yatra  being organized in Karnal is part of this call.  Today marks the eve of Independence Day, a day when we also remember the tragic Partition. The British colonial powers partitioned our land, causing immense suffering for countless individuals, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

A large number of people reached the Ramlila Ground for the Tiranga Yatra carrying tricolour in their hands and gave a warm welcome to the Chief Minister who was leading the Tiranga Yatra.  The Tiranga Yatra started from Ramlila Ground. After this it reached Sabzi Mandi Chowk via Maharishi Valmiki Chowk in front of Karan Gate. During this people showered flowers on the yatra. After this, the yatra proceeded towards Nehru Place and then the Yatra Mahavir Dal again reached Karan Sweets via Sanatan Dharma Mandir and concluded at Ramlila Ground via the old bus stand.

As the Tiranga Yatra passed through the city, the streets of the city echoed with the cheers of Bharat Mata. Ki Jai The whole atmosphere was painted in the colour of patriotism. Everyone warmly welcomed the visit.

State General Secretary, Sh. Vedpal Advocate, Mayor, Smt. Renu bala Gupta, MP, Sh. Sanjay Bhatia, Indri MLA, Sh. Ram Kumar Kashyap and other dignitaries remained present on the occasion.

from their grandmothers. In fact, that partition was not only a partition of the geographical boundaries of our country, but also a partition of the hearts and emotions of the people,” said Sh. Manohar LaL.

        Speaking on  this occasion, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Dharmadev ji said that after the announcement of the Prime Minister  the entire country is celebrating Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas and while complying with the same a grand programme is being organized today in Haryana.

        Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal is an energetic, successful and intelligent  personality. He is completely dedicated to public service  and has dedicated his entire  life for public service, he added.

        Member of Parliament, Smt. Sunita Duggal, MLA, Sh. Subhash Sudha, Chairman, Haryana Public Enterprises Bureau, Sh. Subhash Barala, MLA, Sh. Dura Ram, Sh. Laxman Napa, Sh. Ghanshyam Dass Arora, Sh. Vinod Bhyana, Sh. Krishan Midda, Smt Seema Trikha and other dignitaries remained present on this occasion.

IEP Chandigarh, August 14

On the eve of Independence Day, 12 Haryana police officers and personnel have been selected to receive the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) and Police Medals for Meritorious Service (PMMS).

Giving this information here today, a Haryana Police spokesperson informed that the medals were announced by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

While two officers have been selected to be decorated with the prestigious President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 10 other cops are to be awarded with the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

 Udai Raj Singh Tanwar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, CID and Janak Kumari Lady Sub Inspector CID has been selected to be awarded with the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

Those who have been selected to be decorated with Police Medal for Meritorious Service include Rahul Dev DSP Jhajjar, Virender Singh Deputy Commissioner of Police Sonipat, Naveen Kumar Assistant Sub Inspector Hisar, Rajbala Lady Sub Inspector Gurugram, Ram Pal Inspector Yamunanagar, Sunil Kumar Sub Inspector Commando Newal Karnal, Surender Partap Head Constable State Crime Branch Panchkula, Virender Kumar ASI Panchkula, Yudhvir Singh Sub Inspector Anti Corruption Bureau Gurugram and Joginder Singh ASI Rohtak.

Director General of Police (DGP) Sh. P.K. Agrawal expressed his heartfelt congratulations to all the police officers and officials who have earned this remarkable distinction. He said that this achievement brings great pride and honour not only to the recipients but to the entire police force of Haryana. Conveyed his best wishes for their future endeavours, he expressed his hope that their success and recognition will continue to grow. This well-deserved acknowledgment will undoubtedly boost their morale, and it will stand as a shining example for others to follow.