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DC DPS Kharbanda inspects work of Kapurthala to Sultanpur Lodhi road

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Amrit Pal Brar

Kapurthala, 11 June 2019: Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala DPS Kharbanda on Monday inspected the work going on the Kapurthala to Sultanpur Lodhi road along with other officials. He directed the officials to supervise the plantation of the saplings on both sides of the road and asked them to make arrangements for regular watering for these plants.

He said “Before the start of 550th Prakash Purabh celebrations all the works including the beautification of roads shall be completed in a stipulated time”.

Kapurthala takes a unique step towards women empowerment

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District Administration, Kapurthala opens “Bibian di Apni Dukaan” in Red Cross Bhawan 

 Amrit Pal Singh Bar

Kapurthala, 10 June 2019

The District Administration, Kapurthala has taken a unique step towards women empowerment by opening an outlet in the Red Cross Bhawan here from where the women self-help groups (SHGs) will be able to sell the items and products made by them.

The outlet, aptly named “Bibian di Apni Dukaan, Bazaar naalo sasta, atey shudh samaan”, (Women’s own outlet – Better products at prices lower than market) was inaugurated by Rana Gurjit Singh, MLA, Kapurthala on Monday morning.

Appreciating this effort, MLA Rana Gurjit Singh said, “The entire world celebrates the International Women’s Day on March 8 every year, but the women empowerment in the real sense will take place only when the women become economically independent. And, the “Bibian Di Apni Dukaan” is indeed a big step towards this direction”.

DPS Kharbanda, who was working as Director (Industries), Punjab prior to assuming the charge of Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala in February this year, stated that, “The Government of Punjab is focusing on employment generation through self-employment.

There are many women self-help groups (SHGs) working in Punjab, which are engaged in making a wide variety of items such as pickles, squashes, jams, chyawanprash and other ayurvedic and herbal products, soft toys, footballs, carpets, embroidered items and suits, etc. What they require is a platform to market their products directly to the consumers. And, “Bibian di Apni Dukaan” is the first such platform provided by the District Administration, Kapurthala through its philanthropic arm, District Red Cross Society (DRCS)”.

Divulging the details,  Kharbanda, who is also the President of the DRCS, Kapurthala, added that the outlet will be operated by sales girls, who will sell the products on commission-basis, under the supervision of the DRCS.

The DC further stated that sometime later, as the concept picks up and sale of the outlet becomes regular, the District Administration may consider providing a three-wheeled goods carrier to the outlet to collect the items and products from the women SHGs directly from their workplaces and bring it to the outlet for onward sale to the public.

He added that more such outlets will be opened at different urban hubs located at sub-division/block headquarters so that the poor women don’t have to travel long distances to sell their products but can sell these right at their doorstep.

MLA, Kapurthala appealed to the audience and the media  persons present at the occasion to spread the message of opening of this outlet far and wide. “A family can be happy only if its womenfolk are happy. Making women financially independent will make the family financially stronger and happier” added Rana Gurjit Singh.

SSP, Kapurthala, Satinder Singh thoroughly appreciated the effort and hoped that this will grow and help improve the economic condition of women, their households and add to their overall happiness.

On the occasion, Ex MLA Rajbans Kaur Rana, ADC (G) Rahul Chaba, ADC (D) Avtar Singh Bhullar, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Shikha Bhagat, SDM Kapurthala Varinder Pal Singh Bajwa, SDM Bholath  Sakatar Singh Bal and others were present.

Preneet Kaur speaks to Air Marshal Dhanoa about missing Mohit Garg, inquires about rescue measures

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Amrit Pal Brar

Patiala, 10 June 2019

Former union minister and Patiala MP Ms Preneet Kaur today spoke to the IAF Chief Air Marshal BS Dhanoa about the rescue measures being taken to trace the missing IAF plane.

Preneet  Kaur also inquired about Flight Lieutenant Mohit Garg, who hails from Samana and was on board the missing plane.

The Patiala MP said, the Air Marshal assured her that all possible rescue measures were being taken although the IAF had not met with any success so far.

Expressing her moral support to the family, while speaking to Mohit’s father, Surinderpal Garg, she said, she shared their concern and anxiety and stood by them at this critical time.

Patiala City to get Facelift Soon, Works going on Fast Track

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Rajindra Lake and Sheesh Mahal Lake to become major tourist attractions

Both lakes to receive water from Bhakhra Canal via Hansli Project

Bhakhra canal water reaches Rajindra Lake, soon to reach Lake Sheesh Mahal

By Amrit Pal Brar

Patiala, 10 June 2019

The heritage city Patiala with immense historical importance is all set to witness the revival of Rajindra and Sheesh Mahal lakes. Residents of Patiala will soon be able to enjoy the pristine glory of these two lakes which are being brought back to life with the most diligent efforts of Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh and MP Preneet Kaur.

The Deputy Commissioner Kumar Amit informed that the Chief Minister has expressed his desire to give a completety ancient / heritage look to both the lakes under Mission Tandrust Punjab. Under this scheme, Project Hansli has been prepared with an expenditure of 40 lakhs.

He informed that the Hansli feeding the sarovars (water bodies) of Gurudwara Shree Dukhniwaran Sahib and Gurudwara Shree Moti Bagh Sahib from Bhakhra main line which was constructed by Kar sewa, will now be extended to the gardens and lakes of Patiala.

The DC shared that a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to this effect has already been received by the district administration from the SGPC.

Entire Project is being under the personal supervision of CM: Kumar Amit

Elaborating further about this Beautification project for Patiala, the DC said that a separate Regulatory gate has been installed in the PNC, Rajbaha on Nabha Road, which extends from the Bhakhra main line, after which the capacity / volume of water going to Hansli has been increased 2.5 Cusec. Water has reached Rajindra lake through a regulatory gate installed on Hansli near the Railway Crossing no. 21, on renovating the already present pipeline, which receives the left over water after feeding the sarovars of Gurudwaras Shree Dukhniwaran Sahib and Shree Moti Bagh sahib.

The Deputy Commissioner also informed that a separate pipeline will be added to the Hansali feeding the sarovar of Shree Moti Bagh Sahib near the Government Ayurvedic College, in order to divert water to the Sheesh Mahal Lake. He said that both the lakes would soon be a haven for the residents of Patiala and tourists alike, a place where morning /evening walkers will be able to relax and rejuvenate. The District Commissioner said that the entire project is being personally supervised by the Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and MP Preneet Kaur.

2009 batch IAS Saket Kumar new Private Secretary to Amit Shah

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2009 batch IAS Saket Kumar is PS to Amit Shah

By Amrit Pal Brar

New Delhi, 9 June 2019: Saket Kumar 2009 batch IAS officer have been appointed as Private Secretary to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Saket Kumar belongs to Bihar cadre. Earlier, he has served as Private Secretary to Manoj Sinha, who was MoS (Independent Charge) for Communications in Modi government.

Patiala MP Preneet Hails Proposed Patiala Sports University

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Preneet Hails Proposed Patiala Sports University

Amrit Pal Brar

Patiala, June 9:

Patiala MP Preneet Kaur has thanked Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for announcing the Sports University for her constituency, saying the proposed institution would not only give a major boost to sports in the state but also give a fillip to infrastructure development in Patiala.

In a press release issued here, Preneet said the incumbent Congress government was committed to the promotion of sports and had initiated several steps for the same in the past two years. The university, however, would accelerate the pace of strengthening the Sports edge of the state, which had given some of the best sportspersons to the country over the years, she added.

The Sports University would help in imbuing the youth of the state with a strong sense of fitness, which will make them better citizens and give them the necessary direction towards a better future for themselves and for Punjab, said Preneet. At the same time, she said, Sports is an ideal way to keep youth away from drugs and other wrongdoings.

The Chief Minister, said Preneet, had not only paved the way for holistic development of youth with this initiative but by fast-tracking the entire process had also ensured the commencement of the first session this year.

Preneet said as the elected representative of the people, she would personally extend full support to the project and facilitate the government in every way to realise Patiala’s dream of becoming a world-class centre for excellence in sports.

With this university, said the newly elected MP, Punjab would soon be sending many more excellent players to international sports competitions to bring greater laurels to the country.

Forest & Wildlife department celebrating 550th Prakash Purab by planting 550 saplings in each village

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Mission 550

PCCF persuades the field staff to green the villages and establish the Guru Nanak Bagichi

By Amrit Pal Brar

Sangrur, 8 June 2019: Celebration of 550th Prakash Purabh of GURU NANAK DEV JI by planting of 550 saplings in each village is the top priority of the forest department. This was announced by the PCCF Jitendra Sharma on Saturday.

Jitendra Sharma said that our department is religiously working to construct the Guru Nanak Bagichi in each village of Punjab successfully. The implementation of the thought of divine seva is already started in every forest division of Punjab.

He also told about the preparedness of the planting stock in 222 forest nurseries to green 12600 villages of our state. He made an appeal to all citizens to come forward and participate in mission to balance ecosystem on mother earth.

The PCCF motivated the field staff of Sangrur forest division to conserve, protect and promote environmental awareness in local people.

Later on, Cabinet Minister Vijay Inder Singla and PCCF re- energies the Mission Tandurast Punjab by planting saplings at village Bhindran to turn out the Nanak Bagichi.

Vijay Inder Singla said that clean environment is our collective responsibility. It is our duty to provide better environment for our future generations. He added that we all are facing same crises of pollution and now it’s time to prepare every citizen as an environmentalist to mitigate the challenge.

The environment education should be part of our school curriculum in Punjab. He accentuated that our students should be engraved for caring of our natural resources and handling the environmental crises.

Our 14 forest nurseries are fully stocked to implement the scheme successfully: Monika Yadav DFO Sangrur

DFO Sangrur, Monika Yadav told that we have 720 villages in Sangrur forest division. Our 14 forest nurseries are fully stocked to implement the scheme successfully and also connected with each village. She also appealed public to download the ihariyali 550 app for the noble target.

The occasion was graced with active participation of social workers, villagers along with the field staff of the forest for craving of clean environment and more plantations in coming monsoon season.

Fazilka’s Government Schools Proving Light house in Education Field

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Government Elementary Schools of Chanan Wala and Dona Nanaka villages and GSS School Chakk Vairoke become fascinating for public

Amrit Pal Brar

Fazilka, June 7:

Government schools of the border district Fazilka are proving light house in the field of education and beautiful appearances to the other schools of the state. Whereas, the government schools of the district recently brought laurels with good results, the unique appearance and beautiful buildings of these schools accorded new identity to Fazilka.

In a function to mark their recognition for giving brilliant results of classes 10th and 12th for the session of 2019, the Education Minister has recently honoured district Fazilka’s 39 principals, 29 head masters and District Education Officer (SS)  Kulwant Singh, Principal DIET Raj Kumar, In-charge (Education Reforms Team) Mr. Vipin Kataria, District Mentor (Science) Mr. Naresh Kumar, District Mentor (Math) Ashok Kumar, District Mentor (English)  Gautam Gaur and District Nodal Officer Sushil Nath.

It is pertinent to mention that the government has so far been awarded hundreds of government senior secondary principals and high school heads and in-charges, in which 75 education experts of district Fazilka were bestowed upon.

Addressing the gathering, the Education Minister encouraged the teachers and appreciated working of education secretary as well. He said that this great performance is possible only due to the day and night hard work by the teachers and all other officials of the department.

Speaking about border district schools, he said that schools of border area districts are already filled with newly recruited teachers and the rationalization policy for transfers of the teachers is also proved turning point for the better results. Fazilka Deputy Commissioner Manpreet Singh Chhatwal has also congratulated the teachers and education experts of the district for this achievement.

Apart from this, beautification of the government schools of district Fazilka is also guiding other schools of the state. Government Elementary School Chanan Wala, Government Senior Secondary School Chakk Vairoka and Government Elementary School Dona Nanaka’s beautiful buildings, ultra-modern equipments, green environment, clean and smart classes, English medium, libraries, Smart AC Rooms equipped with LEDs and parks are creating illusion of private schools.

Divulging further, the Deputy Commissioner said that all 8 rooms of Government Primary School Chanan Wala equipped with ACs and LEDs. School has park, two stages inside and outside the school, play-way park, Mid-Day Meal and Desi Rasoi, mats in each room and water filter besides listening lab facility, where 36 children can hear lecture through headphones at the same time. Deputy Commissioner said that credit for this transformation goes to the head of the school lovejit Singh, village panchayat, MGNREGA and other villagers.

He further said that the Government Elementary School, Dona Nanaka has also gained fame for his appearance, which is equipped with air coolers and wonderful curtains in every class room to create good atmosphere of the education for children. He said that students of this school have won many state level awards for recitation of tables, sports, cultural programs and other co-curricular activities.

Similarly, Fazilkas’ Government Senior Secondary School, Chhak Vairoka is becoming center of attraction. Deputy Commissioner said that due to the hard work of Principal Gurjit Singh, vice principal Mukhtiar Singh Khundwala and school staff, this schools result remains hundred percent every year. Colourful paintings of flowers, plants and trees on school walls and rooms present attractive view. He said that the tournaments of many traditional sports have also been held in school to connect students with their roots. This School has library, where nearly 4,000 academic, literature and entertainment books have been provided for the students.

Harsimrat Badal comes down heavily on Bathinda Police

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Asks Capt Govt to action against Bathinda cops who failed to give justice to rape victim

Entire police set up had become politicized

Amrit Pal Brar

Bathinda, June 7 – Union food processing industries minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal today asked the Congress government to act on the National Commission for Women (NCW) findings that the Bathinda police failed to give justice to a gang rape victim, even as she thanked NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma for taking steps which led to the arrest of the accused in the case.

In a statement here, Harsimrat Badal said while the NCW had already exposed the functioning of the Bathinda police with its two member team disclosing how main accused Parminder Singh Azad had been let off post detention at the instance of a local Congress leader, the State government had failed to initiate any action against the police officers. “This is essential to restore the faith of the people in the police administration and to give a clear signal that crimes against women will not be tolerated at any cost”.

Harsimrat Badal also urged the NCW to recommend action against the police officers who had failed to perform their duties under political pressure.

While writing in this regard to the NCW Chairperson, the union minister said aggrieved parents of the gang rape victim had repeatedly approached the police for justice but the Bathinda police failed to either arrest the accused or call them for questioning.

Thanking NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma for deputing a team to make an on the spot inquiry, Harsimrat Badal said both police inaction as well as its complicity with the accused who were linked with the Congress party had come out in the open. “Arrests have also occurred only after the NCW took suo moto action in the case”, she added.

Asking for a clean-up act in the Bathinda police, Union Minister Badal said the entire police set up had become politicized and the common man was not getting any justice at the hand of the police administration. She said the manner in which the Bathinda police mishandled the complaint of the mother of the gang rape victim was itself proof of this. “The victim went missing on January 19 this year.

The police did not file a missing person report. Two months after the victim reached home it came to light that she had been sold to two women and gang raped. A case was registered on March 23 and the main accused Parminder Singh Azad was detained but let off following intervention of a local Congress leader.

The victim and her family were forced to approach me for justice during my thanksgiving tour because the police refused to act in the case. They have received partial justice only after the intervention of the NCW. It is necessary to take action against all those who misused the 18 year old girl and also against the police officers who let this occur under their watch.

Political leaders who have provided shelter to the accused and prevented the Bathinda police from doing its job should also be proceeded against as per law”, Badal added

Vigilance Bureau catches Market Committee Secretary red handed for accepting bribe

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Sarkar Darbar bureau

Ludhiana, June 07, 2019: The sleuths of Vigilance Bureau nabbed a Secretary of Market Committee Ludhiana red handed for accepting bribe of Rs.30,000/- on Thursday.

Disclosing this here today a spokesman of Vigilance Bureau Punjab said Secretary of Market Committee Amandeep Singh Sandhu was caught red handed on the complaint of Gurkamal Singh of Ludhiana.

Providing details spokesman said the complainant approached the VB and alleged that Secretary Amandeep Singh was demanding Rs. 50,000 for favouring him in lieu of fewer reporting in transportation of vegetable laden vehicles but the deal was struck at Rs. 30,000/-.

After verifying his complaint the VB team laid a trap and the accused Secretary was caught red handed and tainted money was recovered from him in the presence of two official witnesses.

The spokesman informed that a case under Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused at VB police station Ludhiana and further investigation was under progress.

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