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DC Thori reviews flood control arrangements, direct department to maintain coordination

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Rs 1.61 crore to be spent to clean the rain drainage system : DC Thori

Sarkar Darbar Bureau

Sangrur, June 4

The Deputy Commissioner Sangrur Ghanshyam Thori has directed the officials of the drainage department to complete the work of cleaning all the seasonal drains and road gullies under the Sangrur district so that any damage due to floods during the rainy season can be avoided.

While reviewing the arrangements in the District Administrative Complex, the Deputy Commissioner Thori said that under the district Sangrur to clean sarkanda, weed, filth from Lehragaga Link Drain, Lehragaga Main Drain, Baliya Drain, Ladal Link Drain, Bareta Drain, Sirhind Chow, Bhagwanpura Link Drain, Dhuri Drain, Bhagwanpura Outfall Drain and Bahadur Singh Wala Drain, the total cost would be Rs. 1.61 crore.

He said that after the completion of the tender process for the cleaning of these drains, cleanliness works have been started in the villages of Lehragaga Link Drain, Lehragaga Main Drain, Bareta Drain, Dhuri Drain and Bahadar Singh Wala, at a cost of Rs 1.16 crores.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned authorities to complete the work of cleaning the rest of the drains and gullies in the timely manner. He said that any kind of negligence at the departmental level would not be tolerated.

Thori directed that the flood control room in Khanauri, which is open 24 hours, will be kept in close coordination with the State Flood Control Room and the District Administration.

He said that District Level Control Room would be set up at District Administrative Complex at Sangrur and one subdivision room would be operational in each sub division.

Deputy Commissioner also directed the all district SDMs to keep reviewing the ongoing works of the rivers, rain water drains in their respective areas.

During the review meeting, he said that hospitals should maintain medical facilities and sufficient stock of medicines.

Thori also said that all the bridges in the district should be constantly checked and it should be ensured that there is no flood situation due to increased water level anywhere.

Apart from this, he directed the officers of the forest department and municipal councils to remove the trees immediately if any falls.

The Deputy Commissioner ordered to keep all the necessary machinery during monsoons including boats, cranes, tankers and director concerned to immediately remove the stagnant water beneath the underpasses with the help of pumps.

He directed that the boats and experienced swimmers lists should be made in advance to meet any kind of urgency.

ADC (D) Subhash Chander, SDM Sangrur Avikesh Gupta, SDM Dhuri Satwant Singh, SDM malerkotla Charandeep Singh, SDM ahmedgarh VS Panthey, SDM Lehra suba Singh, SDM Sunam manjeet Kaur, AC (G) Ankur Mohindroo, Xen drainage Kuljeet Singh and other officers were also present.

Area under vegetable cultivation is on the rise in Bathinda: DC B.Srinivasan

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291 hectare area under different vegetables increased in 2019

Amrit Pal Brar

Bathinda, 4 June: The area under vegetable cultivation is continuously on the rise in district for the past four years. As compared to the previous year’s 3065 hectares, this year too it has increased to 3356 hectares and hence it witnessed an increase of 291 hectares rise in the area of vegetables in the district.

Giving the credit of increase in this area to the Department of Horticulture, Bathinda Deputy Commissioner B.Srinivasan said that the rising area under different vegetables for past four years is an achievement and its credit goes to the officials of the Horticulture Department.

He said that people in the urban and rural areas are regularly made aware of the benefits of growing vegetables in not only agricultural fields but also at the rooftops or small farms of urban areas.

He pointed out that the camps organized by the department, with the help of the district administration proved instrumental in adding up the area of vegetables every year.

Divulging more details about the increase in area under vegetables, Deputy Director of Horticulture Department Dr. Darshan Pal said that awareness camps wherein people are made aware of the advantages of growing vegetables in urban and rural areas are organized every month.

He said that three camps are organized in the month of May this year across the district. Apart from creating awareness about vegetables, farmers were also sensitized about the poor consequences of burning the wheat and paddy stubble in their fields.

He said that the number of people who wish to grow their own vegetables at their rooftops or in small farms too has increased in the district. As per the official data the number of people growing vegetables on rooftops and in small farms is around 4000 in the district.

He said that the total area under vegetables in the district is 8036 hectares out of which maximum area 4680 hectare is under the potatoes, 532 hectare is under the vine crops, 415 hectare is under the root crops, 354 hectare is under onion, 310 hectare is under the green chili, 259 hectare is under the garlic, 288 hectare is under the tomatoes, 252 hectare is under cauliflower, 212 hectare is under the ladyfinger, 190 hectare is under peas, 174 hectare is under brinjal, 162 hectare is under cabbage and 134 hectare is under capsicum in Bathinda district.

Jalandhar Administration to Adopt a Three Pronged Strategy of Enforcement, De-Addiction and Rehabilitation to Wipe out Drug Menace

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CP, ADC and SSP review implementation of DAPO program

Sarkar Darbar Bureau

Jalandhar, June 4

Commissioner of Police Jalandhar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulwant Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Navjot Singh Mahal today said that the administration would adopt a three pronged strategy of enforcement, de-addiction and rehabilitation to wipe out the menace of drugs from Jalandhar.

Presiding over a review meeting of Drug Abuse Prevention Officer (DAPO) program here on Monday at the District Administrative Complex, the Commissioner of Police, Additional Deputy Commissioner said that under this strategy the focus would be laid on cutting the supply line of drugs by ensuring effective enforcement of law.

They said that the de-addiction and detoxification of the drug addicts would also be ensured in government de-addiction centres. They said that similarly the drug dependents who were shunning this would also be provided opportunity for rehabilitation by chalking out a concrete action plan.

The Commissioner of Police, Additional Deputy Commissioner said that the main thrust was to ensure that Jalandhar was made free from this curse. They said that no stone would be left unturned for this noble cause and the efforts to eliminate this scourge would be made on war footing.

The officers said that the state government led by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh was following a zero tolerance policy against drugs in the state and administration was duty bound to implement it in right earnest.

Soliciting fulsome support and cooperation from the various walks of people for making anti-drug mass mobilization DAPO program a huge success, the officers said that this 360 degree comprehensive strategy was aimed at wiping out the curse of drug completely.

They said that perhaps for the first time in the globe a serious effort has been made to check the demand of drugs by motivating the people to be partners in this cause.

They said that the DAPO scheme aims at channelizing the anti-drug sentiment, which was all pervasive amongst every citizen of the state, except the drug addicts.

They said that drug addicts were not criminals and were infact victims, which need to be brought into the main fray through this initiative. They said that drug addicts could be reformed well by detoxification through the government drug de-addiction centres in local civil hospital and Nurmahal.

Likewise, they said that that besides these two centers Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment (OOAT) centers were also operational in Jalandhar, Phillaur and Nakodar where outdoor health care services were being imparted to the patients suffering from drug addiction.

They said that DAPO program aims at persuading the addicted youth to take proper treatment so that they could also lead a normal life like others and contribute immensely in socio-economic growth of the state.

On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner Jasbir Singh, Deputy Commissioners of Police PBS Parmar and Gurmit Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police Ms. D Sudharvizhi and Sachin Gupta, Sub Divisional Magistrate Paramvir Singh and others were also present.

Jalandhar Police Resolves 200 Complaints of People through initiative of Special Camps

CP bats for effective and responsive policing for better police public connectivity

Sarkar Darbar Bureau

Jalandhar, June 4

In consonance with its commitment to provide responsive and effective Police system to the people, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police took a unique initiative to resolve the pending complaints of people on Monday.

As per the guidelines of the Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar the camp was conducted in the City-I area of the Police Commissionerate by Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Ms. D Sudharvizhi.During these special camps 200 complaints of the people regarding various issues were resolved by the Police officers on the spot.

Divulging the details, the Commissioner of Police said that this step was aimed at resolving the old pending issues of the people besides strengthening Police-public connect by offering good services to the people.

He said that apart from ensuring good, effective and responsive policing to the masses, the step was also focused on instilling a sense of confidence and trust amongst thepeople by resolution of their complaints as per their satisfaction. Stressing the need for humane face of Commissionerate Police,

Bhullar said that the Police must behave like thorough professionals besides being people friendly, stern and effective while discharging our duties of investigation and general policing.

The Commissioner of Police said that the responsibility of Police force to maintain law and order was manifold adding that resolving the problems and complaints of people should also be accorded top priority, for which more these camps would be held in future.

Bhullar said that the role of police in today’s social scenario requires skills not only to maintain law and order but also to deal with problems arising out of rapid socio economic, socio-political and socio-cultural changes.

Recalling the stupendous services rendered by the state Police during the black days of terrorism in Punjab, he said that Commissionerate Police would uphold this glorious tradition by serving the people in right earnest.

Ajit Doval reappointed as National Security Advisor with cabinet rank

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File Photo RS

By Amrit Brar

New Delhi, 3 June 2019: The Union Government has reappointed Ajit Doval as National Security Advisor (NSA) with a Cabinet Minister rank as per official reports. His appointment will be co-terminus with appointment of PM. His appointment is for five years. He belongs to 1968 batch of IPS cadre and he has also served as Director of Intelligence Bureau of India. (File Photo RS)

Amrita Warring steps in to help Maur blast victim Jaskaran

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Amrita Warring’s goodwill gesture

By Amrit Pal Singh Brar

Bathinda, 2 June 2019: In a gesture of goodwill, Amrita Warring wife of Raja Warring MLA who lost the recent Lok Sabha poll by a narrow margin, have come out to help Jaskaran Singh a victim of Maur blast who sustained serious burn injuries in blast which was triggered on January 31, 2017

Amrita Warring came into contact of Jaskaran Singh during the election campaign and pained at his situation, she decided to help him and get him treated.

After the completion of election process, Amrita Warring got the blast victim Jaskaran Singh operated and his first plastic surgery of hands has been done successfully recently.

Amrita Warring told “First plastic surgery operation of hands of Jaskaran Singh has been done successfully. Further parts of the body will be operated in the coming days”. We will make efforts to bring him to his normal life, said Amrita Warring.

Amrita thanked the team of Aasra Foundation, who is looking after the victim and taking care of him.

It may be recalled that Jaskaran Singh has sustained serious injuries in the blast and he is till bedridden. His body parts were burned in this incident.(Author can be contacted at 9814313405)

Army Conducts Dog Show for Annual Summer Camp 2019

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Sarkar Darbar Bureau

Jalandhar : 01 June 2019

2 Army Dog Unit organised ‘Army Dog Technical Demonstration’ for children in Jalandhar Cantt today as a part of Annual Summer Camp 2019 being conducted by Vajra Corps. 120 children of Army families watched the show. Four specialized trained dogs displayed their skills under the guidance of their dog trainers.

2 Army Dog Unit (‘Second to None’) is the only Dog Unit in Western Command area of responsibility. It is the oldest and highly decorated Dog Unit of Indian Army. The Unit dogs along with their handlers have been awarded with 2 Sena Medal Gallantry (Posthumous), Chief of Army Staff Commendation, Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation, Army Commander Commendation and General Officer Commanding Corps appreciation.

The various categories of Army dogs (‘Force Multipliers’) deployed by 2 Army Dog Unit are Tracker dog, Guard dog, Mine detection dog, Explosive detection dog and Avalanche Rescue dog.

Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) is pioneer in Dog Training in India. In Indian Army we Breed, Rear, Train and Deploy these ‘Silent Warriors’. The breeds of dogs which are being trained and deployed by RVC include Labrador, German Shepherd (GSD), Belgian Shepherd (Malinois), Cocker Spaniel and indigenous dog breeds like Mudhol Hound.

These trained dogs are deployed in various operational roles, for guarding vital defence installations, for National events like Independence day and Republic day and also for providing security to VVIPs in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

Children were overjoyed and thrilled to watch the Army Dog Show and applauded the performance of Army Dogs.

Capt Amarinder Okays Operationalisation of New Sports University in Patiala from Sept 1

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Draft memorandum to be presented before cabinet to bring ordinance for timely start of session

Sarkar Darbar Bureau

Chandigarh, June 1:

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday gave clearance for the operationalization of a new Sports University in Patiala from September 1, 2019, and directed the Department of Higher Education to finalise the admission regulations for the first batch.

Chairing a high-level meeting of the Steering Committee for the establishment of the university, the Chief Minister also approved `The Punjab Sports University’ as the name of the proposed institution, for which a draft memorandum will be presented in the next cabinet meeting.

An ordinance will be brought out to ensure timely commencement of the academic session, according to an official spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office.

The Chief Minister directed the Deputy Commissioner Patiala Patiala Kumar Amit to initiate the process of acquisition of 97 Acres of land adjacent to the Rajiv Gandhi National Law University in Sidhowal village, for the construction of the university building.

While 97% of the land is being provided free of cost by the village Panchayat, the remaining will be acquired. Acceding to a proposal from the DC, the Chief Minister also gave in-principle approval to reserve some Group C and D jobs for the eligible natives whose land is acquired.

In the interim, Captain Amarinder asked the Sports Department to immediately take possession of Mohindra Kothi to run the institution there till completion of the new building.

A sum of Rs 50 lakh has been sanctioned for renovating the Kothi for this purpose, said the spokesperson.

The Chief Minister further asked the ACS Sports to explore the possibility of engaging top industrial houses like Reliance and Wipro for sponsoring various courses and the related infrastructural development.

Reliance had evinced interest in being part of the venture during the Chief Minister’s visit to Mumbai; it was disclosed at the meeting.

The course curriculum, which has already been finalized, will focus on development of knowledge, skills and competence at various levels in the fields of physical education and sports sciences, sports technology and high performance training of all sports and games.

It would also provide the best coaching facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure, besides efficient institutional support and ecosystem to budding athletes to tap their potential at an early stage.

Urging youngsters to take up at least one sport right from school level, the Chief Minister asked the Sports Department to launch an innovative state-wide awareness programme to attract and capture talent at an early age for nurturance into world-class players.

Steering Committee head and International Olympic Committee member Randhir Singh attended the meeting, along with Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, and Media Advisor to CM Raveen Thukral, besides Chief Principal Secretary to CM Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary to CM Tejveer Singh, Secretary Sports Sanjay Kumar, and Director Sports Amrit Kaur Gill.

Four IAS officers Kamaljit Sangha, Harjit Singh, SK Sandhu, Harjit Singh Kandhola retires

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Sarkar Darbar bureau

Chandigarh, 01 June: Four senior IAS officers of Punjab retired from government service on May 31, 2019. These officers are Santosh Kumar Sandhu , Kamaljit Singh Sangha , Harjit Singh and Harjit Singh Kandhola .

Nigerian woman held with one-kg heroin by Rural Police

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Sarkar Darbar Bureau

Jalandhar, 01 June 2019:  The Jalandhar Rural Police on Saturday have arrested a Nigerian woman after seizing one-kg heroin in Bara Pind of the district.

The woman has been identified Beauty of Ohio, Abdu, Benin in Nigeria. She was residing presently street number-13 Shiapur near Vikaspuri, New Delhi.

Addressing a press conference, Jalandhar Rural SSP Navjot Singh Mahal said that sub-inspector Nirmal Singh from CIA staff along with police party was patrolling near Goraya to Barra Pind. When the police party reached Canal Bridge in Barra Pind, the cops spotted a woman who was carrying black colour bag on her left shoulder.

On spotting the police, she tried to outsmart the cops but later apprehended by women police constables.

SSP further added that on getting information, DSP Major Crime  Amandeep Singh Brar reached the spot and in his presence,  the women constables Daljeet Kaur and Rajdeep Kaur checked her bag and recovered 1-kg heroin.
She was immediately arrested and a case under sections 21 of NDPS Act in Goraya Police Station.

SSP told that a detailed probe is being conducted in this case.

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