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The Haryana Government has urged cow keepers to immunise their healthy cows against lumpy skin disease in order to shield them from its consequences.

Giving information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that a healthy bovine vaccination campaign has been started by the state government in which door to door free vaccination is being given to all healthy cattles above the age of 4 months. So far, more than 15 lakh cows have been vaccinated, the vaccination of the rest of the bovine animals is also been done. He added that the animals suffering from lumpy skin disease are not being vaccinated, if any animal is suffering from the said disease, then they may contact the nearest veterinary hospital or veterinary dispensary. He further cautioned the cow breeders that this disease does not spread from animal to human, yet it is advised to drink the milk of the affected animals after boiling it thoroughly. With proper care and treatment, the infected animals become completely healthy in 10-15 days and regain their normal milk production levels.

IEP Chandigarh, September 7, 2022

Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar today assured the private bus operators of the state that the government is sincere about resolving their legitimate demands.

During the meeting with the bus operators at his office here at Punjab Civil Secretariat-1, the Cabinet Minister carefully listened to their demands and said that the government will consider their legitimate demands sympathetically as the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led state government is finding a sustainable solution to the demands of all the sections of the society.

          “I will take up the issues of the bus operators with the Chief Minister and will make full efforts to resolve the legitimate demands”, said the Transport Minister, adding that a large number of youth are earning their livelihood from the private bus industry and this industry will be further developed.

IEP Chandigarh, September 7, 2022

The State Cyber Crime Cell of Punjab Police has bagged the first prize for successfully cracking the WhatsApp impersonation cases, wherein imposters were using profile pictures and names of VVIPs on their WhatsApp profiles to dupe Government officials and common people. The award was presented at the National Conference of State Cyber Nodal Officers organized by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) in New Delhi on August 31, 2022.

          Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, terming it a proud moment for the Punjab Police, congratulated ADGP Cyber Crime Praveen Kumar Sinha and the entire team of Cyber Crime Cell for the achievement and conveyed best wishes to them.

          Divulging details, ADGP Praveen Sinha said that more than 100 case studies related to Cyber Crime Investigation were received by the NCRB, out of which, 10 case studies belonging to various law enforcement agencies were selected for presentation at National Conference. “The case study of Punjab was awarded first prize,” he said.

          Director NCRB Vivek Gogia, IPS, conferred the award to DSP Cyber Crime Deepak Singh, who received it on the behalf of Punjab Police. Inspector Gaganpreet Singh and Inspector Zoravar Singh were also accompanying the DSP.

          Pertinently, the State Cyber Crime Cell in July 2022 busted an International Cyber Fraud Racket with the arrest of three Nigerians, who were using profiles pictures and names of VVIPs on their WhatsApp profiles to dupe Government officials and common people. A large number of ATM cards, Mobile phones, and other items have been recovered from the accused.

The modus operandi used by imposters was sending personal WhatsApp messages to innocent people mostly Government officials, asking for financial favors in form of Amazon gift cards, Paytm, or any other digital payment method. With these arrests, the Punjab Police had dug up another trail, leading to deep-rooted cyber fraud nexus spreading from Delhi and involving mainly Nigerian with a sprinkling of Indian associates.

          Meanwhile, the investigation, in this case, was completed under the supervision of IGP Cyber Crime RK Jaiswal and DIG Cyber Crime Nilambari Jagadale.

IEP Chandigarh, September 7, 2022

The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is committed to the welfare of employees. Under this series, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur held a meeting here today with various Anganwadi organizations, said that all genuine demads of employees would be considered for positive outcome.

          Giving more information in this regard, Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development Department Dr. Baljit Kaur gave a lengthy patient hearing to all the grievances and demands of the Anganwadi Employees Union (Reg:), Anganwadi Employees Union Punjab (CITU), All India Anganwadi Workers/Helpers Union, (ATK) and Punjab National Creche Union (CITU). The Minister assured the employees unions that their legitimate demands would be fulfilled.

          Prominent on the occasion included Sumer Singh Gurzar Secretary Social Security, Women and Child Development Department, Arvind Pal Singh Sandhu Director Social Security Women and Child Development and representatives of employees unions.

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IEP Chandigarh, September 7, 2022

In a bid to attract more investments to the state for giving impetus to its industrial growth, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday gave approval for organizing the Punjab Investment Summit in February 2023.

Chairing a meeting of Invest Punjab- the state government’s investment promotion agency, the Chief Minister envisioned that the summit will go a long way in ensuring holistic industrial development of the state to propel it into the orbit of high growth trajectory. He asked Invest Punjab to make optimum use of this healthy platform to project Punjab as the preferred investment destination among the domestic and global investors. Bhagwant Mann said that elaborate arrangements will be made for making this mega event a huge success.

The Chief Minister also underscored the need to promote the state as a most preferred investment destination in India and globe. He envisioned that this summit will act as a catalyst to emerge state as a hub of industry. Bhagwant Mann also directed Invest Punjab to organize promotion outreach program including roadshows in all key cities of India and globally, so that the potential investors may be invited to the summit and the advantages of the state may be showcased during the Summit.

The Chief Minister further underscored the strengthening of the unified regulator and single window system of Punjab to facilitate the investors. He said that it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction that during the current government regime the state has roped in investment worth Rs 21,000 Crore in the last five months. Bhagwant Mann asserted that this investment will open new vistas of employment for around 93,000 youth across the state. However, he said that this momentum should not break and further more investments should be encouraged in the state.  

On the occasion, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Invest Punjab, Kamal Kishor Yadav gave a detailed presentation about the strengths of Invest Punjab and the investments grounded by the Invest Punjab team from Japan, USA, Europe and other parts of the world.

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Environment Minister Punjab Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer today gave a clarion call for joining hands to improve the air quality, so that our coming generations can breathe in clean air and blue SKIES to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.Addressing the gathering in a State level function to mark the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies organised by Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) at Amity University Mohali.On this occasion a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between I.I.T New Delhi and Punjab Pollution Prevention Board and . A sapling was also planted in the campus by the Environment Minister.He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, continuous efforts are being made by the state government to preserve the environment. Funds have been kept for installing solar panels in government educational institutions. Besides imposing a complete ban on single-use plastics many other projects have been started including. cleaning Budha river from Industrial pollution. He said that  protecting the environment is a common responsibility of all of us.Giving an example, Meet Hayer said that during the lockdown, the blue sky and the range of Shivalik and Dhauldhar hills were clearly visible from the cities of Punjab.  Our aim is to create such an environment as usual.  The need and importance of oxygen, which nature gives us for free, was dearly felt during COVID.  He said that although industrial development came much earlier in foreign countries, the clean environment there is better than ours. He said that we have been taught by our Gurus about the importance of air, water and earth.  He said that climate change is the main issue nowadays and we are standing at a decisive moment. In the past, the adverse effects of climate change were also seen in major developed countries.  He said that industry is also necessary for development, but any tampering with the environment will not be tolerated.  He said that the state government is giving equal opportunities to the industries and no industrialists will be discriminated against and the law is equal for all.The Minister said that the day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly on September 7th, 2020 to strengthen international cooperation in improving air quality and reducing air pollution. He said that the current year’s theme of “The Air We Share” focuses on the trans-boundary nature of air pollution, stressing the need for collective accountability and action. Describing air Pollution as a global health emergency, Hayer bemoaned that polluted air affects 99% people on the planet and kills around 7 million people around the world.  Addressing the students, he said, “You are our future and we are making every efforts to leave a clean environment for you.” The Environment Minister said that clean air is one of the most important elements for the existence of human life on earth.  He further said that it is the collective responsibility of governments, policy makers, industries, private organizations and all individuals to make efforts to improve air quality and protect the environment.The Minister said that the state government is carrying out various activities by indulging various stakeholders. He said that the private sector and industrial sector can also drive rapid change and provide sustainable solutions towards providing better air quality. Hayer said that the last decade has seen a global swing towards electrical vehicles, driven by innovation and government support.On this occasion, MLA from Derabsi, Kuljit Singh Randhawa, while addressing, praised this initiative and called for the maintenance of the environment .  On this occasion, Punjab Pollution Control Board Chairman Prof Adarsh Paul Vig, Member Secretary Engineer Karunesh Garg, Amity University Vice Chancellor Dr Ravinder Kohli also adressed the gathering. Dr. Harsha Kota from IIT Delhi and Ms. Shweta Yadav from Central University Jammu delivered the keynote adresses.

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Dr. Sumita Misra said that under this Internship Scheme, students of B.Sc, M.S.c, and Ph.D. degree in the field of Agriculture and Horticulture are included. Apart from this, the trainees will get the opportunity to know about the departmental programmes, methodologies, technologies and will get the opportunity to meet and interact with the farmers. They will also get practical knowledge of agriculture and horticulture crops during the Internship.  She said that the students would be able to learn from practical experience through Internship.  Dr. Misra further informed that though this Internship is neither a job nor is there any such assurance for jobs in Departments on this basis however, this may prove to be very helpful in the future for the students.Apply onlineWhile giving more information in this regard, the official spokesperson said that the students can apply online on the website of Department of Agriculture & farmer Welfare https://agriharyana.gov.in and https://hortharyana.gov.in website of Horticulture Department under internship link. Apart from this, one needs to send application and bio-data to agriharyana2009@gmail.com and horticulture@hry.nic.in. Further, before joining the Internship Programme, the students must submit a letter from his/her Head of Department/Principal indicating his/her position in the Institution that he/she has no objection in allowing the concerned student for the Internship Program.Agriculture Department and Horticulture Department will give Internship for 4 to 12 weeksThe spokesperson added that under the Internship Program the Internship of B.Sc students will be of 4 weeks, whereas for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students it will be of 8 to 12 weeks.  The students of B.Sc., who are already being given a stipend of Rs.13,000/- per month by the University, will be given the facility of Internship Program only for work in the Departments.  While M.Sc. students will be given Rs. 9000/- and Ph.D. students will be given Rs. 12,000/- as stipend by the Department of Agriculture and Horticulture. However, before the Internship, the Intern will have to submit a confidentiality report to the Department of Agriculture and Horticulture.  Along with this, for internship, students will have to give a statement of 100 to 200 words to the concerned Department, along with a co-curricular record of educational qualification.  On the basis of merit, 10 students for B.Sc., 5 each for M.Sc. and Ph.D. each will be selected for internship in each Department.  The selected students will be given work in different divisions of the Departments.  Certificates will also be issued to the students after satisfactory completion of Internship.

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Chandigarh, September 7- Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, informed that the Departments of Agriculture and Horticulture have decided to implement Internship Scheme for B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. students for Agriculture and Horticulture subjects. Under this Internship Scheme, all the students of Chaudhary Charan Singh, Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Maharana Pratap Horticulture University, Karnal and Central Institutes situated in Haryana will get an opportunity to do Internship in Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department and Horticulture Department, Haryana.