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Chandigarh, Punjab

OPIUM RECOVERY FROM AMBULANCE: DIG ROPAR RANGE TO TAKE UP MATTER WITH HEALTH, CIVIL AUTHORITIES

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 24, 2022

Taking a cognisance of the matter related to arrest of three persons misusing an Ambulance to smuggle drugs, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ropar Range Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that he will take up this issue with Civil, Health and concerned regulatory authorities.

Pertinently, amid the ongoing war against drugs on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Mohali Police on Sunday have busted an inter-state drug smuggling racket after recovering 8Kg opium concealed in a pillow placed under the head of a fake patient lying in an Ambulance during a special Nakabandi on Ambala-Chandigarh Highway near village Dapper. The arrested accused have been identified as Ravi Shrivastav (28) of Rampur, (UP), presently residing at Ram Darbar in Chandigarh; Harinder Sharma (47) of village Naya Gaon in SAS Nagar; and Ankush (27) of village Khudda Ali Sher in Chandigarh.

The DIG said that as the Punjab Police have strict directions from the Chief Minister to root out drug menace from the state, the Mohali Police have busted an inter-state module which has raised serious concern about misuse of emergency services. “This has come to the fore during the investigation that how accused persons had purchased a second hand Ambulance and started using it for smuggling of drugs,” he said. This was at least for the 10-12th time accused persons have used the Ambulance to smuggle opium from Bareilly, reveals the investigations.

Besides taking up matter with all the concerned authorities, DIG Bhullar said that he has also asked all the three SSPs in the range to hold meeting with representatives of all the Hospitals and NGOs in their concerned districts and get the list of Ambulances assigned to them, so that the police could provide safe passage to genuine patients, while nabbing the anti-social elements using the Emergency Services for criminal activities.

          He also suggested using a special beacon on top of the ambulance which could signify whether there was a patient in the Ambulance or not.

          Divulging more details about the drugs recoveries in his Range since April 1, 2022, the DIG said that they have recovered a total of 2.41Kg Heroin, 20.42 Kg Opium, 2.10 quintal poppy husk, 200grams charas, 7.29Kg Ganja, 40945 intoxicant injections, 870590 intoxicant tablets besides seizing drug money worth Rs 8.08 lakhs. He said that the Police have registered a total of 211 FIRs including 14 commercial after arresting 307 drug smugglers/suppliers. The Police have also arrested 11 Proclaimed Offenders, he added.

          Meanwhile, DIG Bhullar said that the War against drugs waged by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will continue till drug menace is not wiped out from the state.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

CM FELICITATES PLAYERS FOR BRINGING LAURELS FOR STATE

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 24, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday felicitated the promising players of state who have recently brought laurels for the country.

In a simple but impressive function here at his official residence, the Chief Minister honoured Arjun Babuta, who bagged two gold medals in World Shooting Championship, Anjum Moudgill, who bagged two bronze medals in World Shooting Championship, Sifat Kaur Samra, who bagged one bronze medal in World Shooting Championship and Thomas cup winner of Badminton Dhruv Kapila.

The Chief Minister, while interacting with the players, said that the state government is making strenuous efforts for boosting up Sporting activity in the state. He envisioned that Punjab will be soon a front runner state in field of sports across the country. Bhagwant Mann also extended best wishes to player for the upcoming sporting events at the national and international arena.

The Chief Minister also exhorted the players to pull up their socks for performing well in Asian Games slated next year and Paris Olympics scheduled to take place in 2024. Bhagwant Mann assured them of fulsome support and cooperation by the state government.

On the occasion Sports Minister Meet Hayer and others were also present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM PAYS OBEISANCE AT GURUDWARA SRI FATEHGARH SAHIB

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 23,2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib and prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity in the state.

The Chief Minister said that this sacred land is a source of inspiration for not only Sikhs but the entire humanity. Bhagwant Mann said that martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh along with Mata Gujri ji at this pious land had since ages inspired Punjabis to fight against injustice, tyranny and oppression . He said that the supreme sacrifice made by the younger Sahibzadas at a tender age hardly finds any parallel in the world history.

Bhagwant Mann said that he prayed to Almighty that his government’s every action should be aimed at making Punjab a front runner state in the country. The Chief Minister also prayed that the ethos of communal harmony, peace and brotherhood are strengthened in the state with every passing day. He said that people of state have given such a whopping mandate to his government, so he had paid reverence at this holy place to seek blessings of the almighty to fulfil all the aspirations of people.

Later on interacting with the media, the Chief Minister said that as every year lakhs of pilgrims visit this place during the Shaheedi Sabha so the state government will give a complete facelift to this town. He said that a viable mechanism will be put in place to ensure that no pilgrim faces any sort of problem during their visit.

Chandigarh, Punjab

STATE-WIDE SPECIAL VEHICLE CHECKING OPERATION: DGP GAURAV YADAV CONDUCTS SURPRISE CHECKING AT NAKAS IN ROPAR

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH, JULY 23, 2022

In yet another move aimed at giving loud and clear message of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to anti-social elements that they have no place in the state, Punjab Police, on Saturday, have conducted a Special Vehicle Checking Operations in all the 28 Police districts. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav has himself gone in the field to conduct random checking of different Naka Points in Ropar Range.

Over 800 well-coordinated Nakas— including 56 Inter-State, 250 Inter-District, 53 Hi-Tech and 427 City sealing, involving over 10000 Police Personnel, were set-up in the state with an aim to make Punjab free from Drugs and Gangsters.

The operation was conducted in a synchronised manner from 4pm to 7pm across the state and ADGP/IGP/DIG rank officers from Punjab Police Headquarters were deputed in each Police district to personally supervise the operation. All the CPs/SSPs were asked to mobilise a maximum number of officers and manpower for this operation to lay strong ‘nakas’ at district/city sealing points under the supervision of Gazetted officers/SHOs. 

The DGP said that during an operation, a thorough search of suspected vehicles/persons was ensured while ensuring minimum inconvenience was caused to the general public. “We had strictly instructed all the Police Personnel to deal with every commuter in a friendly and polite manner while checking their vehicle during the course of this operation,” he added.

DGP Gaurav Yadav, who had joined ADGP Law and Order Naresh Arora and SSP Ropar Sandeep Garg in Ropar to personally supervise the checking of vehicles, said that they have strict directions from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to root out all the anti-social elements from the state to make Punjab a crime-free state. “Such operations would continue till the menace of drugs and Gangsters wiped out from Punjab,” he said.

He reiterated his warning to all the anti-social elements to voluntarily leave the state otherwise the Punjab Police will not spare them at any cost. These types of operations are part of the basic policing which includes keeping vigil in vulnerable spots and advance preparation to tackle any untoward situation, he added.

Meanwhile, such operations will also help in showing the police presence in the field and boost confidence among common people.

Chandigarh, Punjab

FORMULATE POLICY TO BOOST TOURISM & PROMOTE PUNJABI HERITAGE GLOBALLY: ANMOL GAGAN MAAN

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 22, 2022

In order to fulfill the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s dream to promote Punjab’s heritage, cousines and life-style globally, Punjab Tourism & Cultural Affairs Minister Anmol Gagan Maan has directed to formulate an effective policy to boost tourism in the state and promote Punjabi culture worldwide.

            Presiding over the review meeting of the tourism & cultural affairs department here, the Cabinet Minister asked the department officials to ensure proper publicity to the museums and other heritage buildings to promote rich cultural heritage at large scale.

            Emphasizing to assess feasibility for generation of revenue from the heritage sites, the cabinet minister categorically said that conservation and protection of Punjab’s rich heritage should be the priority.  

            She directed officials to prepare an all-out strategy to promote Punjabi culture and tourism through electronic & social media and other communication means to attract foreign tourists for visiting the heritage sites of the state.

             Anmol Gagan Maan assured that necessary measures will be taken to establish a world-class theme park in Punjab, besides reviving the disappearing historical relics/traditions of the state such as traditional costumes, folklore, folk dance, folk songs, traditional games and Punjabi cuisines to bring these to the global stage.

            Principal Secretary Tejveer Singh and Director Karnesh Sharma apprised the Minister about various departmental institutions, heritage buildings, museums and various under-construction projects protected by the department.

            “I will soon inspect all the heritage and traditional properties in and outside the state and prepare a strategy for generating resources of income from them”, said the Cabinet Minister, directing the officials to take all possible steps to make “Pind Babe Nanak Da” project at Sultanpur Lodhi as a world class heritage site. 

            Reiterating promise to take Punjab tourism to new heights, Anmol Gagan Maan assured officials to extend all possible support to resolve their problems.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Regular liver transplant surgery OPD launched at Max

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

A regular liver transplant OPD was launched at Max Hospital, Mohali on Saturday. The hospital is also going to establish a comprehensive liver care unit which will cater to the patients from HP, Haryana and J&K.

Speaking during launch, Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary, senior director of liver transplantation  said that this specialized OPD will also benefit patients with hepato, pancreatico and biliary (HPB) diseases which refers to any condition that affects the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and the bile ducts.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM gives nod for constituting SDMF to effectively cope up with any unforeseen natural disaster

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

In order to tackle any unforeseen natural disaster effectively, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has given nod to constitute State Disaster Mitigation Fund

(SDMF).

Giving the details, the Chief Minister said that the SDMF has been constituted under Section 48 1(c) of the Disaster Management Act 2005. He said that with the formation of this Fund, projects related to mitigation measures will be launched in the state. Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that these measures will help the state in coping with and mitigating natural calamities.

The Chief Minister said that the fund has been constituted on the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission. He said that the state share in the SDMF from 2021 to 2026 will be 25% while the Central Share will be 75%. Bhagwant Mann said that a total sum of Rs. 729.60 Crore will be available in the SDMF from 2021 to 2026, which will be instrumental in further augmenting the preparedness of the state for any sort of natural disaster.

The Chief Minister said that state government is fully seized of the gravity of situation and need for effective preparedness to cope up with any sort of unforeseen natural disaster. He said that the state government accords top priority to safety and security of people and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. Bhagwant Mann reiterated the commitment of the state government for progress of the state and prosperity of its people.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Mayor lays foundation stone of Veterinary Hospital at Gaushala Raipurkalan

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

Sarbjit Kaur Dhillon, Mayor, Chandigarh today laid the foundation stone of Veterinary Hospital at Gaushala, Raipur Kalan, here today in the presence of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Sh. Dalip Sharma, Senior Deputy Mayor, Sh. Anup Gupta, Deputy Mayor, Sh. Harjeet Singh, area councilor, other councilors and officers of MCC.

While speaking on the occasion, the Mayor said that with the provision of arrangements of nearly 1000 cows in the coming Gaushala at Raipur Kalan, the MCC has taken an initiative to extend the specialized veterinary services through establishment of Veterinary Hospital at this Gaushala.

She said that the cost effective veterinary hospital would come up at the cost of Rs. 3.32 crores within 9 months time period. She said that this state of art building would have covered area 4298 Sq.ft. having doctor rooms, operation theatre, ultra sound room, X-ray room, gents & ladies toilet blocks at ground floor, while room with kitchen, laboratory, staff offices and toilet blocks for ladies and gents would be at the first floor. In addition to that separate building for sick animal having covered area 6450 Sq.ft. including control room cum sale counter, recovery room, examination hall, animal pen, attendant room and washroom facilities.

After performing bhoomi poojan for the veterinary hospital building the Mayor start the work with spade. She said that the project would work as model by guiding those engaged in Gaushala management works and would help to improve the sick animal besides the Gaushala would give a viable solution to the stray cattle menace in the city.

While speaking on the occasion, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner said that the aim of this Gaushala at Raipur Kalan would be managing the stray cattle in self reliant basis on scientific lines with available inexpensive techniques involving low cost comfortable housing, feeding and healthcare facilities.

Chandigarh, Punjab

AROUND 51 LAKH HOUSEHOLDS TO GET ZERO POWER BILL IN MONTH OF SEPTEMBER: SAYS CM

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 17, 2022

In a major relief to residents of the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced that as per decision of the state government to provide 600 units of free power, per billing cycle to people, around 51 lakh households will get zero electricity bill from September.

          Divulging the details, the Chief Minister said that fulfilling its major guarantee, the state government has decided to provide 600 units of free power to every household per billing cycle in the state with effect from July 1, 2022. He said that all the domestic consumers in the state will be eligible to get zero bills if their consumption is upto 600 units in every billing cycle. Bhagwant Mann said that this decision has been implemented from July 1, so the households who will consume less than 600 units of power in billing cycle of July and August will not have to pay even a single penny for their electricity consumption.

          The Chief Minister said that the bill of this which will be payable in month of September will be zero for these consumers. He said that around 51 lakh households across the state will be benefitted from this pro-people initiative as they will not have to pay anything for their power usage. Bhagwant Mann said that it is huge relief to these domestic consumers who have to hitherto shell out huge money every month in form of power tariff.

          Asserting that we deliver, what we promise, the Chief Minister said that his government is committed for fulfilling every promise made to the people of Punjab. He said that the state government is making strenuous efforts to restore the pristine glory of Punjab by making it a front runner state in the country. Bhagwant Mann reiterated that no stone is a being left unturned for progress of state and prosperity of its people.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CABINET MINISTER AMAN ARORA LAUNCHES ‘SHAHEED-E-AZAM BHAGAT SINGH HARIAWAL LEHAR’

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IEP Jakhepal/Sunam Udham Singh Wala JULY 17, 2022

Punjab Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora today launched ‘Shaheed-e-Azam S. Bhagat Singh Hariawal Lehar’ here from village Jakhepal Chauwas under which 50,000 saplings of traditional plants to be planted across Sunam assembly constituency.

          On this occasion, he also called upon the people to plant saplings and maintain them properly. He said that this campaign has been started by the Punjab government under the guidelines of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to safeguard the environment of the state.

          He said that this campaign would only become successful if the people will participate in making their surroundings green.

          Mr. Aman Arora said that there is a dire need to make sincere efforts to save the environment so that clean and green environment could be provided to future generations. 

On this occasion, apart from the officials of the Forest Department, prominent personalities Gram Panchayat, Param Kumar, Tehsildar Kuldeep Singh, Naib Tehsildar Amit Kumar were also present.