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Chandigarh, Punjab

CM BATS FOR UNIFIED ACTION BY STATES TO END NARCO-GANGSTER-TERRORIST NEXUS

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday advocated unified action by states to curb the narco-gangster-terrorist nexus.

          In his address during a conference on drug trafficking and national security chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Chief Minister said that it is the high time that all the states must act in unison with each other to combat this menace. He unequivocally said that the states should not indulge in credit war but focus on eliminating the gangsters, drug smugglers and terrorists. Bhagwant Mann said that a foolproof strategy should be evolved by the states and it should be implemented flawlessly to get the desired results.

          The Chief Minister described this nexus as a major threat to the security, sovereignty and integrity of the country. He said that this nexus needs to be eliminated at the earliest for safeguarding the interests of our coming generations. Bhagwant Mann said that it is the high time that all the states must sink their differences and act sternly against the nexus.

The Chief Minister also offered fulsome support and cooperation to the Union government for setting up a Forensic laboratory in the state. He said that despite of being a border state with huge threat of smuggling of drugs, weapons and others from the other side of barbed wire, Punjab does not have any such laboratory to check drugs. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government will leave no stone unturned for setting up this laboratory.

Chandigarh, Punjab

ON CM’S DIRECTION, PUNJAB GOVERNMENT RELEASES RS. 100 CRORE TO SUGARCANE FARMERS

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 In consonance with the firm commitment of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to ensure well being of the farmers, the state government today deposited Rs 100 crore in the accounts of sugarcane farmers.

          Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that on the directions of the Chief Minister the funds were transferred by Sugarfed in accounts of sugarcane cultivators on Saturday. The due amount to be

paid to the sugarcane farmers by Sugarfed now stands atRs.195.60 crores. Out of this Rs. 100 crore will be paid by August 31 this year and the remaining Rs.95.60 cores will be cleared by September 15.

          After this, there will be no pending payment left with the Government owned nine Sugar Mills at  Ajnala, Batala, Budhewal, Bhogpur, Fazilka, Gurdaspur, Morinda , Nakodar and Nawanshahr. Pertinently, with the payment of this Rs. 100.00 crore the Government has already paid Rs.424.02 crores to the sugarcane farmers out of total pending sugarcane payment of Rs.619.62 crores. These payments are related to the season 2021-22.

          The spokesperson further said that Bhagwant Mann Government is making sincere efforts to ensure that pending payments to the farmers is made with before upcoming sugarcane season of 2022-23 without any inordinate delay.

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CM ASKS BSF TO ENHANCE VIGIL AT BORDER FOR CHECKING CROSS BORDER SMUGGLING OF ARMS AND DRUGS

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 31, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today impressed upon the Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) Pankaj Kumar to enhance vigil at the borders of the state for checking smuggling of drugs and weapons from across the border.

The Director General of BSF called on the Chief Minister here at his official residence on Sunday.

During deliberations, the Chief Minister said that Punjab being a border state faces numerous challenges in wake of the smuggling of drugs and weapons from across the fence. He said that this needs to be checked with a heavy hand as it poses a grave threat to the unity, integrity, security and sovereignty of the country. Bhagwant Mann said that Punjab is fighting country’s war against drug as not even a single ounce of drug is produced in Punjab but as state is on transit route of drug supply, so it is battling hard to prevent smuggling of drugs into the country.

The Chief Minister said that meticulous planning and flawless execution of strategy against drug smuggling by BSF and the Punjab Police can act as a ‘barrier’ to save the country from poison of drugs. He said that this is the need of the hour to break the backbone of narco-gangster-terrorist nexus which is trying to flex its muscles for disturbing the hard earned peace of state. Bhagwant Mann assured fulsome support and cooperation to the Director General of BSF for this noble cause.

Underlining the need for equipping BSF and the state Police with the latest weapons and gadgets to combat cross border terrorism and smuggling more effectively, the Chief Minister said that he had already flagged off this issue with the Union government. He said that both Punjab Police and BSF are working tirelessly for checking the cross border smuggling of weapons and drugs adding that strenuous efforts on part of both the forces will bear the desired results. Bhagwant Mann also lauded the services rendered by the BSF for safeguarding the border of the country in general and state in particular.

Chandigarh, Punjab

SPEAKER SANDHWAN CONGRATULATES WEIGHTLIFTER MIRABAI CHANU ON WINNING GOLD MEDAL AT COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2022 IN BIRMINGHAM

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 31, 2022

Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday has congratulated weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, on winning India’s first Gold medal at Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

            Olympics silver medalist Chanu has won the gold medal with a Commonwealth Games record by lifting a total of 201 kg in the 49 kg weight category.

            Issuing a statement here, Speaker said that it is a matter of great pride for the country and the medal win by Chanu proves that girls are now playing a leading role in every field.

            Speaker Sandhwan has also congratulated Chanu’s assistant coach Sandeep Kumar who is serving in the Punjab Police and currently posted at the Centre Sports at PAP in Jalandhar. He himself has participated in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games as a weightlifter and won a bronze medal in the 69 kg weight category at the 1998 Kuala Lampur Commonwealth Games.

            Earlier, Speaker also congratulated Punjab wrestler Jaspuran Singh, who won a bronze medal in the Under-17 World Wrestling Championship in Rome (Italy).

While congratulating the young player, Speaker said that not only Singh but his parents and Indian team coach Inderjit Singh also deserve appreciation for this big achievement at a young age.

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Shalby Hospital launches robotic knee replacement surgery

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Tricity residents can now avail the facility of robotic knee replacement with Shalby Hospital, Mohali today announcing the launch of robotic assisted knee replacement surgery in association with Anhad Robotics, Ludhiana.

Dr. Gagandeep Gupta, ortho surgeon said,” Robotic systems help to plan surgery on a patient’s unique anatomy. It also helps to position the total knee implant using a combination of computer and robotic assistance. It further allows us to collect patient-specific data during the procedure to build a 3D model of the patient’s knee.”

Chandigarh, Punjab

MANN GOVERNMENT WILL INSTALL SOLAR POWER PLANTS IN ALL MANDIS ACROSS THE STATE, SAYS KULDEEP DHALIWAL

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 27, 2022

Following the directions of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Mandi Board will install solar power plants in all the mandis to provide affordable electricity across the state.

This has been disclosed by the Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, while chairing a meeting with the senior officials of the department at the head office here.

Dhaliwal ordered the concerned officials to start the work of installing solar power plants in all grain and vegetable markets at once in the state.

The officials present on this occasion said that the under a pilot project, net metering roof top solar power plant in four mandis are being installed and such solar power plants will be installed in 23 mandis.

The Minister of Agriculture said that a project report should be prepared for all grain and vegetable markets for setting up net monitoring solar power plants so that the people can be provided with affordable electricity. He directed to install sheds on which solar panels could be installed easily.

On this occasion, considering issue of lack of cleanliness in the vegetable markets, which led to obnoxious smell, the Minister directed officials to ensure the cleanliness of the vegetable markets on daily basis.

            The Agriculture Minister also issued instructions to take action to strengthen the link roads and make them 18 feet wide under the Mandi Board. Along with this, he said that the damaged link roads should be repaired immediately.

Taking an important decision, Kuldeep Dhaliwal asked the officials of the Mandi Board to submit a report as soon as possible to bring the vacant land of the focal point into use.

On this occasion, Special Principal Secretary to Chief Minister of Punjab and Secretary of Mandi Board Ravi Bhagat among other senior officials were present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

State Government all set to provide single window approvals for setting up industry in Punjab: Anmol Gagan Mann

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 25, 2022

The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has issued directions to formulate transparent and hassle free investment policy to attract investors in order to make ‘Rangla Punjab’. This was stated by the Punjab Cabinet Minister Anmol Gagan Mann who today held a meeting in this regard with the officials of Invest Punjab Department. She gave clear cut instructions to implement the directions issued by the Chief Minister without any delay so that maximum investment can come in the state to ensure prosperity and overall development.

Anmol Gagan Mann asked the officials to ensure all approvals to the investors without any delay hassle. She said that the State Government is committed to make Punjab a leading state in the industrial sector and as part of the process, has created a mechanism where all approvals would be given through a single window for setting up industries in the state. The Minister also said that investors willing to invest in Punjab could apply online for approvals which would be given at the earliest.

The cabinet minister said that this is a common people’s government in which there is zero tolerance to corruption and if any officer or employee is found indulging in such malpractices, stringent action would be taken against them.

Prominent amongst others present in the meeting included senior officers of the Invest Punjab Department.

Chandigarh, Punjab

GRAND FINALE OF “UJJWAL BHARAT UJJWAL BHAVISHYA-POWER @2047” PROGRAMME TO BE DEDICATED TO SHAHEED UDHAM SINGH: HARBHAJAN SINGH URGED UNION GOVERNMENT

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 24, 2022

Punjab Public Works and Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh has urged the union government that the grand finale of the scheduled programme “Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya-Power @2047”, which is being celebrated under “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” from July 25-31, 2022, should be dedicated to Shaheed Udham Singh Ji, who sacrificed his life for the India’s independence.

In a letter to union minister for Power & NRE Mr. R.K. Singh, the Cabinet Minister said that it would be a befitting tribute to the great revolutionary and son of soil. The letter reads that India is celebrating “Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjawal Bhavishya-Power @2047”, wherein achievements of Central and State Governments in the transformation of power sector including renewable energy sector will be showcased thorugh the celebrations in all the districts of the country.

“I had earlier requested you to commemorate the grand finale of these celebrations in the memory of the great martyr and freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh Ji, whose Martyrdom Day is observed on 31st July every year”, requested the Cabinet Minister quoting July 21st meeting with the union minister. He urged that commemorating legendary martyr’s great contribution and sacrifice in the cause of India’s independence through these programmes, would be a befitting tribute, if the grand finale of these programmes is dedicated as a tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh Ji.

Chandigarh, Punjab

AMAN ARORA TO REVIEW WORKING OF ALL URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES ACROSS PUNJAB

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 24, 2022

With an aim to put a full-stop on haphazard development in the state, Housing & Urban Development Minister Mr. Aman Arora, on Sunday, said that he will visit all the Urban Development Authorities to assess development being carried out in urban areas at ground level besides streamlining and improving the functioning of the department.

The Minister said that he has held threadbare meetings with the senior officials of the Housing & Urban Development department recently, “Now, I will start the Punjab tour this week onwards as the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann led state government has mandated for ensuring balanced growth in urban areas and planned development of residential, commercial & industrial spaces using ultra-modern technology in Punjab.”

As per the schedule, the cabinet minister will visit Patiala Development Authority (PDA) this week.

To feel the pulse, he will also hold meetings with Residents Welfare Associations, Real Estate Developers and other stakeholders to bring them on board to propel the Punjab on a path of sustainable development, said the Cabinet Minister, reiterating that the previous governments’ lackadaisical approach towards illegal colonies and failed to bring new planned townships are the main reasons behind the haphazard urban development in the state but Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann government will not leave any stone unturned to ensure the best possible basic civic amenities in the approved colonies, besides bringing new planned townships in urban areas of the state.

A comprehensive mechanism is now being put into place to stop the unauthorised colonies and to ensure the planned development of residential, commercial & industrial spaces using state-of-the-art technology, he added.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM ASKS WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO EXPEDITE PROCESS FOR SETTING UP SOLAR POWERED WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES IN STATE

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 24, 2022

The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has asked the Water Supply and Sanitation Department to expedite the process for setting up Solar Powered water supply schemes in the state.

Chairing a meeting here to review the functioning of the department, the Chief Minister said that tapping of solar energy for water supply schemes will be very beneficial for the state. He said that this initiative will go a long way in saving electricity on one hand and ensuring regular water supply in the villages on the other. The Chief Minister was informed that through this innovation department is mulling to install Solar-powered schemes in 1,508 villages to achieve sustainability and self-sufficiency by generating 8708 kW capacity at a cost of Rs. 60.50 crore.

Dwelling on another agenda, the Chief Minister also gave nod for digital adaptation in 1,731 villages where schemes will be linked with Internet of Things (IoT) and remote monitoring and operation of water supply will be done. He approved launching of this Pilot Project worth Rs. 106 crore in 93 villages and 100% coverage in 23 blocks. Bhagwant Mann also asked Department to roll on digital initiative, mGram Seva – an application which was launched as pilot project in 100 villages to ensure transparency and accountability in revenue collection and financial management.

The Chief Minister was informed that 99.63 % of rural households have tap water connections under Jal Jeevan Mission and 20 out of 23 district have achieved 100% coverage whereas on sanitation side also state is open defecation free. He said that as state is facing water quality issues such as heavy metals, arsenic, fluoride, iron, uranium, TDS and others, Large Surface water projects coming up in Patiala, Amritsar, TarnTaran, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Hoshiarpur, Sri Anandpur Sahib at cost of Rs. 2,081 crore covering over 1,800 villages should be accomplished and operationalised soon. Bhagwant Mann said that Special Mitigation works for Arsenic and Fluoride affected areas should also be accorded top priority for ensuring potable supply of water to people.

The Chief Minister also said that works being executed for community sanitary complexes in rural areas/ compost pits/ storage for plastic waste/renovation of village ponds and construction of soak pits at a cost of Rs. 145 crore should also be expedited. He also directed the officers to finish the ongoing projects at the earliest so that public can be benefited from them. Bhagwant Mann said that safe water supply is directly linked to the health of people and their economic upliftment.

On the occasion Cabinet Minister Brahm Shankar Jimpa, Principal Secretary Water Supply and Sanitation DK Tiwari and others were also present.