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Chandigarh Smart City and Municipal Corporation, join hands to celebrate World Bicycling Day

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Aiming at encouraging people to cycle to the work and emphasise on the benefits of cycling, Chandigarh Smart City and Municipal Corporation Chandigarh in association with its co-partner NGO ‘Patiala Foundation’ organized a cycle rally to mark the World Bicycle day, at Sector 42, here today.

Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta led the cyclothon along with Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Sh. Jasbir Singh Bunty, area councilor, other councilors, officers and residents.

The rally started at 6.30 from Sector 42 community centre and passed through Sector 35/36, 23/36, 37/36 and culminated after completing 6 Kms route. 

The Cyclothon highlighted the rare distinction the city of having 200 Kms of dedicated cycle tracks and the largest public bike sharing system in the country, with 5000 cycles. To ensure road safety of cyclists, reflective stickers were pasted by Patiala Foundation, on the bicycles to make them visible at night.

More than 700 participants, including councilors, employees of Municipal Corporation, professional cyclists, students, local residents etc. participated enthusiastically in this cycle rally, organized jointly by CSCL and MCC. 300 smart bikes were also arranged for the cycle lovers to take free rides today.

While addressing the cycle lovers, the Mayor said that this time the CSCL and MCC has taken unique initiative to mark the world bicycle day by involving the cyclists who use cycles as “transport” and not “sport”, people who peddle to work daily. This event was aimed at encouraging and appreciating them.

The Mayor said that the officials and staff of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh should cycle to work regularly. 

He said that it is very important to make people aware about the importance of using bicycles for transportation. There is a need to create awareness so that vehicular pollution can be reduced. 

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, CEO, Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. congratulated all the cycle lovers of city on World Bicycle Day and emphasized that cycling not just keeps the person healthy but also protects the environment by reducing greenhouse emissions. It also reduces traffic congestion. She said that if it is not possible to ride day long, one should start with smaller distances, may be a ride to the grocery store or in a local park.

Help desks and counters with the provision of first aid and water dispensers were provided at the venue and throughout the route. Chandigarh Traffic Police officer ASI Bhupinder Singh sung a beautiful composition on cycling and road safety.

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Teacher’s Day: ‘Teach Chandigarh’ project unveiled by Dev Samaj College 

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IEP CHANDIGARH SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

On the occasion of ‘Teacher’s Day, Dev Samaj College of Education(DSCE), Sec 36, Chandigarh has launched a unique project – ‘Teach Chandigarh’. This project aims at providing voluntary services by Dev Samaj College alumni; to the entrant teachers in Government Schools of Chandigarh. DSCE alumni hold degrees and are well qualified. 
Highlighting the benefits of the project, Dr. Agnese Dhillion, Principal, DSCE said, “’Teach Chandigarh’ project will provide an impetus to the education process as per the goals of National Education Policy of India(NEP) 2020. The process of teaching the students under the guidance of DSCE alumni; will provide a real-time teaching experience to the new teachers.”

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister congratulates the players on National Sports Day

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 29, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has extended warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the state, especially the sportspersons, on the occasion of National Sports Day.

        In a message issued here today, the Chief Minister said that the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand, who is known as the ‘Juggler of Hockey’ in the sports world, is celebrated as National Sports Day.  He said that Haryana’s policy of ‘Padak Lao, Padak Badhao’ is being appreciated all over the country.  This is increasing the enthusiasm of the players towards the game even more.

        The Chief Minister said that now Haryana is being called the players’ mine in the country and abroad.  The players here have proved their mettle in all kinds of sports.  He said that it is also a matter of pride for the players of Haryana that the Minister of State for Sports has also been a hockey player himself.

Chandigarh, Haryana

76th Independence Day of India’s independence celebrated with zeal and gaiety across Haryana

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 16, 2022

The 76th Independence Day of India’s independence was celebrated with zeal and gaiety across Haryana today. Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya hoisted the tricolour at Ambala and the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal hoisted the tricolour at Samalkha. Apart from this, as a chief guest, various ministers including State Ministers, Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly also graced the occasion of Independence Day organized in different parts of the state and remembered the martyrs by hoisting the national flag.

After hoisting the flag on the 76th Independence Day in Bahadurgarh today, Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Dushyant Chautala said that India is proving its mettle all across the world in the field of digitalisation, technology and infrastructure.  The world’s super powers also respects Indian army.  India has its worldwide identity in the field of manufacturing of cars, service, production, IT etc.  It is a matter of pride for all of us that Haryana has worked to strengthen the country in all the said areas.  When 100 years of the country’s independence will be completed, our the country will appear as a super power of the world.  Describing Haryana as the land of heroes, he said that our freedom fighters suffered many hardships but did not bow down before the British rule. Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad, Udham Singh laid down their lives for the freedom of the country. 

While addressing after hoisting the flag on the 76th Independence Day in Assandh today, Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi began ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign to hoist tricolour in every household across the country from 13 to 15 August. The tricolour waving on the top of every house reminds supreme sacrifices of our martyrs and freedom fighters to every citizen of our country. We are proud that the brave sons of Haryana have been playing an important role to protect the borders of the country even after Independence. He said that the slogan of Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan perfectly suits the soil of Haryana.

After hoisting the flag at Radaur today, Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that it is the moment of pride for every Indian. The citizens have been hoisting tricolor in every street, houses, offices, vehicles and in every hand across the country. The entire country is painted in the patriotic colours of the tricolour. Today, we have completed 75 years of India’s Independence. He said that it is a matter of pride that from August 13 to 15, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has been running ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign of hoisting tricolour in every house across the country. Following the campaign, the people of Haryana have hoisted the national flag on 60 lakh houses with zeal and enthusiasm. Sh.Vij announced a grant of Rs. 21 lakh from his voluntary fund to the students participating in the cultural programme.

After hoisting the flag at Meham, the Education Minister, Sh. Kanwar Pal congratulated the people of the state and said that the revolution of 1857 was first started from Ambala Cantonment and after this every village of the state became the center of revolution.  Azad Chowk at Meham also witnesses the struggle and sacrifice of the people of Haryana against the oppression of the British rule.  He said that we should always remember our freedom fighters and martyrs.  On the call of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the whole country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav today.  The Prime Minister has began ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign cross the country from 13 to 15 August.

After hoisting the flag at Hodal today,Transport Minister Sh. Mool Chand Sharma said that the tricolor waving at every house is painting the whole country in the color of patriotism. He paid heartfelt tributes to all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country.  He also paid tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives after independence for the sake of unity and integrity of the country.

After hoisting the tricolour at Pehowa, Power Minister, Shri Ranjit Singh said that tricolour of our national flag inspires us to live and die for the country.  Many patriots sacrificed their lives for the sake of this tricolour.  To protect the dignity and this tricolor, the soldiers are standing on the borders.  The tricolor hoisted at every house in the country reminds unique sacrifices of our martyrs and freedom fighters.

After hoisting the flag at Hansi, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. J. P Dalal said that the 76th Independence Day being organized in the series of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated on a large scale.  The revolutionaries of Hansi and Hisar have contributed significantly in the freedom movements of our country.   The residents of Hisar and Hansi, especially the villagers made an unforgettable contribution to the freedom struggle of our nation.

The Cooperation Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal hoisted the national flag at Firozpur-Jhirka and said that our country has completed 75 years of Independence. India is playing a leading role in every field on the global stage. Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has implemented many welfare schemes at the national level for the welfare of the poor and destitute people of the country. The benefits of these welfare schemes are being extended to the needy and last person.

After hoisting flag at Loharu,   Development and Panchayats Minister, Sh. Devender Singh Babli said that today we have completed 75 years of India’s Independence.  In order to see this day, countless sons of Haryana have sacrificed their lives. Because of their sacrifices, today we are enjoying this freedom. He said that the communities which do not remember their fighters, their martyrs, their existence disappears with time.  In such a situation, it is our moral duty to remember our immortal martyrs and great freedom fighters to strengthen our nation.

After hoisting the flag today, Urban Local Minister, Dr. Kamal Gupta said that we got this freedom because of immortal sacrifices and this year we are celebrating Independence Day as other festivals. He said that the Central and State Government is working to expand the honour of our soldiers.

Minister of State for Social, Justice and Empowerment, Sh. Om Prakash Yadav hoisted the flag on 76th Independence Day in Tohana. He said that we are enjoying freedom due to the sacrifice of immortal martyrs and great freedom fighters. To see this day, sons of Bharat Mata sacrificed their lives. Many patriots like Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and Shaheed Udham Singh, the rebels of British rule in India were hanged for India’s freedom. 

After hoisting the flag at Charkhi Dadri today, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda said that following the principle of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, the state government is working for the upliftment of deprived classes of the society . By running the zero tolerance policy against corruption, the government has adopted transparent system of governance. He said that every village of Ambala, Hisar, Hansi, Narnaul, Rohtak, Rewari, Gurgaon, Mewat and Sirsa became the centre of revolution during the revolt of 1857.

Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Sh. Anoop Dhanak hoisted the flag at Narwana today. He said that the people who remembers their ancestors, freedom fighters and martyrs, their existence always remains alive. He said that the present government, which took the responsibility of ensuring public services at ease has followed the vision ‘Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas’ as envisioned by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to uplift every individual of the society.

Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sardar Sandeep Singh hoisted the flag in Gohana and said that today we are enjoying freedom due to the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and martyrs. He urged the people of the state to remember our fighters and martyrs. He also paid tribute to brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the unity and integrity of the nation after Independence.

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Haryana to organize a state-level programme to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Kurukshetra

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 12, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal said that in view of the announcement made by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to observe August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’), the State Government has decided to organize a state-level programme to observe the same at Kurukshetra.

In the state-level programme which would be attended by the Sh. Manohar Lal himself, the people coming from every corner of the state would be made aware of the supreme sacrifices of all those who lost their lives due to partition. The day is being observed to give a fitting tribute to all those who lost their lives and had left their homes during Partition.

“Though every year August 15, is celebrated as a joyous and proud occasion but with the sweetness of freedom, the country had to also bear the trauma of partition.  Because of the hatred and violence, lakhs of our sisters and brothers lost their lives and many were displaced from their roots. The pain of partition can never be forgotten. No partition is devoid of tribulations but the story of India has been more painful and traumatic,” said Sh. Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister said that through Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the present generation and the coming generations will always be inspired to remember those who suffered great pain and sacrificed their lives during the partition, before celebrating the country’s independence.

To observe this memory, Partition Memorials (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smarak) are being built at different places in the state. The country’s world-class ‘Shaheedi Smarak’ is being built in the Masana village of Kurukshetra at a cost of Rs. 200 crores. For this humanitarian work, Panchnad Smarak Trust has announced to donate 25 acres of land to the government. One such ‘Samarak’ has been built at Badkhal in Faridabad, informed the Chief Minister.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that Partition Horrors Remembrance Day will remind us that peace, unity and communal harmony are the pillars of a nation. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi had announced to observe this day with the aim that every Indian should be inspired and dedicated to safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation by remembering this day.

This day will inspire us to remove the poison of social divisions and disharmony and to strengthen the spirit of unity, social harmony, and human empowerment. If the spirit of oneness increases, then the disharmony will automatically be removed from society. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is the core value of Indian culture. Each one of us has to rise above caste, creed and religion, said Sh. Manohar Lal.

Chandigarh, Haryana

HARCOFED observes 100th International Cooperative Day

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 04, 2022

Haryana State Cooperative Development Federation Ltd-HARCOFED observed 100th International Day of Cooperatives in Panchkula, today.

        On this occasion, Ms. Geeta Bharti, Registrar Cooperative Societies, Haryana highlighted the contribution of women in strengthening the PACS and further said that now with the creation of a cooperative department at national level, the upliftment of the cooperative sector will be ensured.

        While congratulating the people present at the function, she said that women in rural areas have a heartfelt connection with milk cooperative societies which will surely strengthen milk societies in Haryana. Moreover, it also generates additional income for their family.

        She further said that the PACS should not be confined only to the task of supplying fertilizers, and seeds, but they should adopt multi-faceted functions by making the committees multi-purpose. Ms. Bharti said that special attention is being paid to the promotion of cooperatives in the state and in future, a program of senior officers should be organized at least in a week so that the difficulties being faced by the institutions can be easily removed.

        Ms. Bharti said that if there is any problem before the cooperative societies, milk cooperative societies, marketing societies, etc. She is always available for its redressal so that the slogan of ‘Sahakar Se Samadhi’ can be realized. 

        Earlier, Ms. Kavita Dhankhar, Managing Director, HARCOFED welcomed the participating officers and members and highlighted the activities and achievements of the cooperative movement across the state.

        Mr. Rahul Uppal, Managing Director, HARCO Bank said that with the creation of a separate cooperative department in the country, a new energy has been infused in the cooperative sector and cooperatives are now being considered the third pillar.

        On this occasion, Mr. Munishwar Chandra, Additional Registrar (Retd.) Punjab, B.K. Bedi, NABARD, Col. Ashish Mohan Agarwal, Regional Director, NCDC, Ashok Verma, General Manager, Co-operative Bank Ambala, and Yashveer, Manager, HARCO Bank also expressed their views on the subject.

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GST Day celebrated to mark implementation of GST.

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 03, 2022

India celebrates July 1 as the GST Day to mark the implementation of GST. This year India also completed 5 years of the major tax reform in the country that has furthered ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and fulfilled the vision of ‘One Nation, One Tax’.

Sh. Vijay Namdeorao Zade, IAS, Finance Secretary UT Chandigarh confirmed that as per the GST figures recently released by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, UT Chandigarh has in the FY 2022-23 achieved a consistent monthly increase of over 20% and in June 2022 achieved a phenomenal 41% increase as: 

Month2021-222022-23Increase %
April203249.623.0
May13016728.5
June12017041.7

The, Finance Secretary UT Chandigarh attribute this increased collections to the economic recovery in the country, the collection and scrutiny of the tax information and the drive of anti-evasion activities, especially action against fake billers taken up by the Department of Excise and Taxation, UT Chandigarh.

It may be noted that if the tax authorities have reasons to believe that the taxpayer has evaded tax, wrongly claimed inputs, suppressed his income or violated any of the provisions of the GST Act to evade tax, then the Department starts enforcement proceedings such as calling for information, issue of notice, issue of summons, recording statements, search and seizure of goods, etc. The enforcement activities can be broadly classified as inspection, search, seizure, and arrest.

Sh. Zade, confirmed that the Department has over the months convened various meeting with the business associations to educate them on the GST compliance issues (like issuance of invoices etc). The Department has been regularly holdingtaxpayer sensitizations events wherein they brief the taxpayers on the GST regime including the penal provisions for evasions which can be invoked by the department. A GST complaint WhatsApp number (7973855325) has been launched by the department where the customers can lodge complaints regarding non issuance of invoice. This GST complaint number has been widely publicized by WhatsApp, meetings and newspapers. The Campaign “Apna Bill Lena Na Bhule” has been restarted and widely publicized by radio jingles, display boards at public places and commercial ads in Cinema halls

He informed that the department officials have been regularly visiting the markets in Chandigarh to check evasion and ensure that every tax payer display the GST registration certificate prominently at their place of business and the Goods and Services Tax Identification Number on the name board exhibited at the entry of his principal place of business and at every additional place or places of business. The department has adopted a zero tolerance policy whereby any non-display of statutory information invites fines of upto RS 25000. 

The Finance Secretary called upon the business community to adopt GST compliance procedures and invited the public to play they part in the development of the nation by insisting on the invoice for every purchase.