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Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB GOVT SEEKS APPLICATIONS FROM NGOS FOR GIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: DR BALJIT KAUR

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 27, 2022

Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan led Punjab government is making continuous efforts for upliftment of Scheduled Castes and also extends help to NGOs for implementing schemes run by government for Scheduled Castes at grass root level.

          Giving information in this regard, the Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab government takes help of these NGOs in implementation of SC oriented development schemes in lieu of which government provide them funds.

Giving details about eligibility criteria for the NGOs to claim funds, she added that the NGO should be actively working in the area of upliftment of SC people. The applicant NGO should be registered at least 3 years ago and should not be blacklisted at any level.

          Voluntary organizations desirous of receiving assistance under this scheme can apply for grants under the nominated projects listed in scheme. They should submit their proposal to the District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer of the concerned district within stipulated time and send it to the department through recommendation of the concerned Deputy Commissioner.

More information regarding these schemes can be obtained from E-mail ID: directowelfarepunjab@gmail.com or from the office of the concerned District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer.

          Complete information regarding this can be obtained from the website of Planning Department at pbplanning.punjab.gov.in. Interested organizations may submit their proposals to the Director, Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Department, Punjab S. C. O .No: 7, Phase- 1, S. A. S. Nagar (Mohali) by 6 September 2022.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Police net mastermind of 16 ATM fraud cases in Delhi, UP and Haryana

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 27, 2022

With the arrest of three accused by ATM Fraud Investigation Cell (AFIC) of State Crime Branch, Haryana Police has cracked two untraced cases of ATM fraud in the state. Police has also recovered 17 from their possession.

Sharing the information here today, a Haryana Police spokesperson informed that in the first case, AFIC Yamunanagar team has arrested ATM fraud mastermind Jaiveer Singh, a resident of Hisar but was currently residing in Sultanpuri, Delhi. He was accused of cheating people in 16 cases by committing ATM frauds in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

In the month of January, Ranveer Singh, a resident of Gandhi Nagar had lodged a complaint to the District Police Yamunanagar that some unknown person changed his ATM. When he came home, he was shocked to see that about Rs 90,000 had been withdrawn from his account through unauthorized transactions. The case was declared untraceable by the district police. The case was handed over to the AFIC who re-investigated it and arrested accused Jaiveer Singh from Sultanpuri, Delhi on the basis of CCTV footage and other evidence. It was also revealed that 16 cases are registered against the accused in different states. Out of these, nine cases are registered in Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), two in Delhi, two in Ambala and one case each in Karnal, Kaithal and Yamunanagar. During the investigation, 17 ATM cards have been recovered from his possession.

Explaining his modus operandi, he said that Jaiveer used to find different places to commit the crime and every time after committing the crime he used to change his hideouts so as to escape from the police. The accused used to keep ATM cards of every bank in his pocket so that whichever bank has an ATM, he could commit his crime accordingly.

In another crackdown, Rohtak team has apprehended two accused on the charges of defrauding people worth Rs3.43 lakh. Ajit, a resident of district Jhajjar had lodged a complaint that on July 25, 2021, he had given ATM card to his son. The accused fraudulently changed the ATM card from the son’s possession and carried out the transaction of Rs 3.43 lakh. The case was declared untraceable by the district police. While investigating this case again, AFIC Rohtak team identified the accused with the help of CCTV footage and arrested them in Rohtak. Both the accused Kamal and Sumit are already convicted in other cases and were out on bail.

Both the cases are under investigation and police trying to get details of similar fraud cases from various police stations to find out their involvement, he added.

Be extra cautious while using an ATM: O.P. Singh ADGP

ATM Fraud Investigation Cell has been established to effectively deal with cases of ATM frauds across the state.  It should be kept in mind that whenever you do a transaction at the ATM, there is no one around you. Apart from this, such criminal activities often take place at ATMs outside the city or ATM machines without guards. Keep in mind that whenever entering your PIN at the ATM, cover the keypad with your hand. This will avoid any of your personal information getting into the wrong hands.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Prime Minister to lay the foundation stone of the third plant of Maruti Suzuki at Kharkhoda today

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 27, 2022

The Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone of Maruti-Suzuki’s third plant at Industrial Model Township (IMT), Kharkhoda, Sonipat on August 28, 2022.  Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala along with various central ministers and MPs will be present during the programme.

The Chief Minister said that the foundation stone would prove to be a new milestone in the industrial progress of Haryana. Today Haryana has become a major automobile manufacturing hub in the country. At present, about 50 percent of the cars made in India are manufactured in Haryana. With Maruti Suzuki setting up another such plant a new industrial hub is going to be developed in Haryana, asserted Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that the State Government has given all kinds of facilities to the industry, due to which the state is progressing continuously as an industrial hub. He said that investment of big companies like Maruti in Kharkhoda has given a positive impetus to the industrial environment.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that after Gurugram and Manesar this is the third plant of Maruti Suzuki which will be set up in Haryana. Along with the Maruti car, the foundation stone of Suzuki’s bike manufacturing plant will also be laid here. This huge investment being made by Maruti and Suzuki Company is certainly going to open doors of employment and development for the State and in the coming times, Kharkhoda is certainly going to become at par with Gurugram and Manesar.

Notably, in May 2022, an MoU was signed for the allotment of land to Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) and Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited for the setting up of this plant at IMT. An amount of Rs. 2400 crore was spent for the purchase of this land and more than Rs. 20,000 are to be invested. Maruti’s new plants will be set up on an area of 800 acres and 100 acres respectively.

Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

CHANDIGARH STATE AIDS CONTROL SOCIETY CREATE HIV AWARENESS THROUGH CYCLE RALLY

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 27, 2022

To encourage healthy lifestyle and to educate the public specially the youth, Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society organized a  Cycle Rally today starting from Sukhna Lake to New Lake Sector 42 Chandigarh.

The Cycle Rally was flagged off by Yashpal Garg Secretary Health. He urged people to adopt Healthy lifestyles by making cycling a routine activity and appreciated the efforts made by Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society in controlling  the spread of  HIV/AIDS in the city

More than 450 Cyclists from all walks of life participated in this awareness rally. The youngest Cyclist was 8 years old and the oldest was 78 years. The participants had decorated their Cycles in a way that gave message “Know AIDS for No AIDS” motivating people to come forward and gather knowledge about HIV/AIDS.

An Ambulance arranged by the department also followed the cyclists for their safety.

Yashpal Garg, Secretary Health, Akhil Kumar, Additional Secretary Health, Dr. Suman Singh, Director Health Services, Rajiv Tewari, Director Public Relations, Dr. Virender Nagpal, Project Director, Chandigarh SACS also participated in the rally. Prizes for the Quiz on HIV/AIDS conducted at Lake Sector 42 were distributed and participants were also motivated for Voluntary Free HIV Testing at the stationed Mobile HIV Testing Van at the venue.

HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases are most prevalent in the age group 15 to 39 years. Project Director, Dr. Virender Nagpal conveyed that Chandigarh is showing a declining trend in HIV epidemic, this is a result of extensive education and awareness about the disease.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab approves reservation for posts of law officers :  Dr. Baljit Kaur

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 22, 2022

Candidates belonging to SC category can apply for the reserved category posts of Law Officers in Advocate General Branch of the Punjab Government by 13th September 2022. This was stated today by Punjab Minister of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur.

She said that the candidates can apply online by 13 September 2022. They may apply at http://Punjab.gov.in and send their documents at e-mail-ID pblorec@punjab.gov.in.

The cabinet minister said that these posts have been advertised for the first time in Punjab. She said that the state government led by the Bhagwant Mann is committed for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and is constantly striving to give them their rights as per law.

Chandigarh, Punjab

IN YET ANOTHER FIRST, PUNJAB GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES RESERVATION FOR LAW OFFICERS IN STATE

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 22, 2022

In yet another pioneering move,  the  Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has introduced reservation in  posts of law officers recruited by the state government.

The advertisement in this regard was issued by the department of Home Affairs here on Saturday in which applications have been called from eligible Scheduled Caste Advocates/ candidates for engagement as law officers in the office of Advocate General, Punjab at Chandigarh and Legal Cell, New Delhi. . As per details applications have been invited for 12 posts of Additional Advocate General (10 at Chandigarh and two at Delhi), for post five posts of Senior Deputy Advocate General at Chandigarh, for 16 posts of Deputy Advocate General (14 at Chandigarh and two at Delhi), for 23 for posts of Assistant Advocate General (22 at Chandigarh and one at Delhi) and out of two posts of Advocate on Record at Delhi from eligible SC candidates. The eligible candidates can apply for post by September 13, 2022.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said that he had always been a votary of giving equal opportunities to the youth of SC community to excel in every field. He asserted that the state government has been implementing the reservation policy in true spirit to ensure that  candidates of weaker and underprivileged sections get equal opportunity for getting jobs. Bhagwant Mann unequivocally said that for the first time in history of the state the Aam Aadmi party government has made this provision to give reservation to SC candidates in recruitment for post of law officers too.

The Chief Minister lamented that despite of enormous capability of SC candidates, they have not got a chance to make it for the posts of law officers due to many  reasons. However, he envisioned that with the state government introducing reservation for these candidates it will enable them to serve judiciously as law officers. Bhagwant Mann asserted that Aam Aadmi government is probably the only government in the country to provide reservation to SC community for these posts.

Reiterating the firm commitment of state government to ensure well being of SC brethren, the Chief Minister said that no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. He emphasised that the state government is making all out efforts to provide equal opportunities of progress and prosperity for the community. Bhagwant Mann said that unlike the previous governments which had only made lip service for welfare of community, the Aam Aadmi government has taken tangible steps in this regard.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

EXPERIENCE CLAUSE ABOLISHED TO ENCOURAGE NEW ENTERPRENEURS

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 22, 2022

Acting on the directions of the Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann for revamping the various policies/procedures in the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, the Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today gave approval to the revised Tender specifications for purchase of Tarpaulins used to protect paddy stocks against inclement weather.  

The revised tender Terms and Conditions have now been brought broadly in sync with the Terms and Conditions approved by the FCI for its own purchases across the country. 

In order to encourage new entrepreneurs, the policy has now done away with the experience clause, opening the doors for new industrial units to bid for the tenders. Further, in order to encourage wider participation, suppliers, who are authorised by the Principal Manufacturers, have also been allowed to participate in the tender process.  This is expected to increase the competition since it was felt that manufacturers, who are located far away, often did not participate in the tender process. 

The minimum quantity of tarpaulins to be offered by the bidder has  been reduced in order to encourage smaller industries to participate in the tender process. The tenders shall continue to be called on the e-tendering website of Punjab Government to ensure complete transparency. 

Comprehensive inspection protocols have also been introduced to check the quality of the Tarpaulins being supplied. These include inspections in both factory premises as well as delivery point, making these protocols even more stringent than those adopted by FCI.

Recognising the monetary benefit of the existing specifications for Tarpaulins, which provide for usage of 2 years,, the state specifications have been retained. It may be noted that for the past many years, the Punjab Government has it’s own specifications for Tarpaulins, which offer a significant financial saving to the Government over Tarpaulins purchased with FCI specifications, which having a life span of only one year. 

Herein it may be noted that a few months back, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had, in a meeting to review the working of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, directed the department to comprehensively review and revamp the existing policies and purchase procedures existing within the department to make these more transparent and competitive. He had also directed that the Department should encourage new entrepreneurs, wherever possible, in order to encourage new industry. In compliance with these directions, the Department has already revised the Custom Milling Policy, which has introduced landmark initiatives, and was subsequently approved by the Cabinet. The Department has also revised its Labour Policy and the Transportation Policy, both of which are due to be placed before the Cabinet in its next meeting for approval.

Chandigarh

20 yr-old youth stabbed to death over road rage in Chandigarh; 3 held

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IEP CHANDIGARH, AUGUST 22, 2022

In a road rage incident, a 20-year-old youth was stabbed to death and two of his friends were left injured following while they were on their way to have tea in Sector 22, Chandigarh on Sunday morning.

Sagar, a resident of Ram Darbar, along with his four friends was going in an I-10 car from Bus Stand Chowk to Cricket Stadium Chowk. As they reached opposite Jalandhar Hotel, Sector 22, a WagonR car came out of the parking lot from the wrong side. The occupants of WagonR entered into an argument with Sagar and his friend following which the former attacked the latter with sharp-edged weapons and sticks.

Sagar was stabbed on his chest and back, while his friend Nitish was stabbed on wrist and one Vishal suffered fracture after being hit with a stick. The accused fled the spot after the attack.

Sagar was rushed to GMSH-16 by his friends from where he was referred to PGI where he succumbed to his injuries. Acting on the complaint, the local Police registered a murder case at Sector 17 police station. A team of crime branch led by Inspector Rajiv Kumar nabbed the accused identified Monu Jaiswal (22) who is preparing for IELTS, Sonu Jaiswal (24), a cab driver, both brothers, Kshitij alias Cherry, all residents of Hallo Majra and Suraj, a resident of Ram Darbar, who works as a courier boy. The car was also recovered by the police. Meanwhile, other accused in the case are absconding.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Promises made to people of the country since the time of Jan Sangh been fulfilled, says Rajnath Singh

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 21,2022

Union Defence Minister, Sh. Rajnath Singh said that the promises made to the people of the country since the time of Jan Sangh have been fulfilled, including removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, construction of Ram Mandir and equal Citizenship.

The Defence Minister was addressing the people after dedicating Panch Kamal, the state office of Haryana Janta Party near Mansa Devi today.

He said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is not using politics to get power. Its focus is to uplift the society and the country. In the last eight years, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has uplifted the condition of the country which has constructively changed the direction of the politics.  Today no one can allege that any scam has taken place in the country.

Appreciating the Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, Sh. Rajnath Singh said that the farmers are being paid by the state government within 72 hours after procurement of the crops.  Apart from this, Haryana is only state in the country to procure maximum 14 crops at the Minimum Support Price.  He said that the number of Government jobs given in the last eight years were not given in the last 15 years in Haryana.  Some people are trying to mislead the people by politicising the small issues.

Interacting with the workers, Sh. Rajnath Singh said that people should be proud to work as workers of Bharatiya Janata Party. He said that when he was preparing the party’s election manifesto in 2014 and 2019, Sh. Narendra Modi had asked not make any such promise in the manifesto, which cannot be fulfilled and we kept the public promises.

Sh. Rajnath Singh said that as Defence Minister, he is moving towards making India self-reliant.  A list of 310 items of Army goods has been prepared, which will be manufactured in India and need not to be imported from other countries of the world and he has done this after getting inspiration from Prime Minister’s make in India campaign.  Today foreign investors are looking forward to invest in India in the field of defence manufacturing.  He said that India had been importing goods worth Rs 900 crore for the army from other countries, but now India is exporting goods worth Rs 13,000 crore to other countries.

 Sh. Rajnath said that India’s economy is the fastest growing economy in the world. He said that young startups have also shown great interest towards the start-up scheme launched in the field of IT for the youth. There are 105 startups who started their business with an investment of one to two crore rupees, whose annual turnover has reached up to Rs. 7,000 crores.  He said that more than 400 Fortune companies of the world have set up their units in India. He also congratulated the Chief Minister of Haryana, Sh. Manohar Lal for making Haryana the number one state across the country in the field of export of software.

He also appreciated the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal and his team for giving an impeccable leadership to Haryana for the last eight years and appreciated Sh. Om Prakash Dhankhar for doing excellent work.

 On this occasion, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, Home Minister, Sh. Anil Vij, Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal, State President,  Sh Om Prakash Dhankar, MPs Mr. Ratan Lal Kataria and other dignitaries were present.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Chandigarh International Airport will be named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh: Chautala

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 21, 2022

There has been a mutual agreement between the Government of Haryana and Government of Punjab to name the Chandigarh International Airport after the name of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala met Punjab Chief Minister, Sh. Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh on Saturday and agreed to name it ‘Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport’. After the meeting, Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that Shaheed Bhagat Singh is one such martyr of the country’s freedom struggle, who has inspired the youth of every generation. He said that the name of the Chandigarh International Airport will now be named after the great martyr Bhagat Singh and both the Punjab and Haryana Government have made mutual consensus on it.

Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that the collective contribution of Haryana Government, Punjab Government and Chandigarh Administration is involved in the construction and modernization of Chandigarh Airport and after expansion this airport is boosting the development and industrialization of this area. He said that since Haryana also had an equal share in its construction, the name of the city ‘Panchkula’ should also be added to its name. The Deputy Chief Minister said that he has sent a recommendation on behalf of Haryana Government to the Punjab Government. He added the same request will also be sent to the Central Government in this regard.

Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that in future, Chandigarh Airport will be a major airport of North India and it will witness progress along with fulfilling the needs of the, hence all the differences related to its naming should end soon.