मोगा के किसानो ने कांग्रेसी नेताओं और जिला प्रशासन पर अवैध माइनिंग में मिलीभगत के लगाए आरोप: मोगा जिले में ठेकेदार बेख़ौफ़ हो कर रहे अवैध माइनिंग

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- जिला मोगा के अंतर्गत आती तहसील धर्मकोट के जमींदारों ने क्षेत्र में धड़ल्ले से चल रही अवैध माइनिंग के लिए कांग्रेसी नेताओं और प्रशासन की खनन माफिया से मिलीभगत के आरोप लगाते हुए राज्य के मुख्यमंत्री को पत्र लिखकर शिकायत की है और इस संबंध में ठोस कार्रवाई की गुहार लगाई है। 

चंडीगढ़ प्रेस क्लब में आज आयोजित पत्रकार् वार्ता में जमींदार फुम्मन सिंह , जमींदार साधू सिंह और जमींदार गुरप्रीत सिंह ने कहा कि पंजाब राज्य में पिछली सरकार से लेकर अब तक की सरकार अवैध माइनिंग के दोष एक दूसरे पर लगाती रही है और दोष लगाए भी जा रहे है। जब कि कैप्टन सरकार और उनके मंत्रियों की ओर से बड़े बड़े दावे किए जा रहे है कि अब राज्य में कहीं भी अवैध माइनिंग नही हो रही और न ही होने दी जाएगी।यह सब पिछली सरकार के दौर में ही हो रहा था। उन्होंने कहा कि सरकार के दावों की पोल खोलती ताजा मिसाल उनके एरिया में भी देखी जा सकती है। उनकी तहसील धर्मकोट चौकी कमालके के अधीन आते गांव चक सिंघपुरा की लगभग 8 एकड़ रकबे में कांग्रेसी नेताओं और प्रशासन की देखरेख में ठेकेदार प्रकाश सिंह पुत्र जागीर सिंह द्वारा अवैध माइनिंग की जा रही है। जब कि ठेकेदार प्रकाश सिंह को सरकार की तरफ से चिमन सिंह की जमीन से 0.75 हेक्टेयर रकबा माइनिंग के लिए अलाट किया किया गया है ,  जिसका खसरा नंबर 11/7 मिन( 6-16) , 15 (8-0) है। पर ठेकेदार प्रकाश सिंह ने सरकार द्वारा अलाट रकबे में से अब तक आधे रकबे में ही कानूनी तौर पर माइनिंग की है। ठेकेदार ने  अलाट हुए रकबे को छोड़ कर उसके साथ लगती जमीन जो कि दिलावर सिंह पुत्र फुमन सिंह पुत्र दीवान सिंह और सरवन सिंह के नाम है , पर अवैध रूप से बिना उनके संज्ञान मे लाये माइनिंग शुरू कर दी है।इस नाजायज माइनिंग से रोजाना 200-250 टिप्पर और 100-150 ट्राली , जो कि चैन माउंटेड ( पोप लेन) मशीनों से की जाती है। जिससे सरकार को 25-30 लाख रुपये का नुकसान हो रहा है। 

उन्होंने बताया कि फुमन सिंह, साधु सिंह और गुरप्रीत सिंह की जमीन भी इस माइनिंग किये गए रकबे के साथ लगती है , और उनको डर है कि ठेकेदार द्वारा उनकी जमीन में भी अवैध माइनिंग की जाएगी। उनका कहना है की वो अपनी जमीन में माइनिंग नही होने देना चाहते लेकिन ठेकेदार से उन्हें धमकियां मिल रही है। उन्होंने बताया कि इस बारे में उन्होंने डिप्टी कमिश्नर , एस एस पी और एस डी एम को भी लिखित शिकायत दी थी , पर उनकी शिकायत पर कोई कार्रवाई नही हुई। सिर्फ एस डी एम ने उनकी शिकायत का संज्ञान लेते हुए खानापूर्ति के लिए मौके पर फोटोज भी खींची , पर कोई हल नही निकाला। बल्कि उन्हें ही जान से मार दिए जाने की धमकियां मिल रही है। उन्होंने बताया कि इस संबंध में उन्होंने राज्य के मुख्यमंत्री को लिखित शिकायत की है। पर इसपर भी कोई कार्रवाई नही हो पाई। जिससे आहत होकर आज उन्होंने अपनी बात मीडिया के आगे रखना सही समझा।उन्होंने गुहार लगाते हुए सरकार से मांग की कि  ठेकेदार प्रकाश सिंह पर कार्रवाई की जाए और एरिया में हो रही अवैध माइनिंग को रोका जाए , जिससे सरकारी खजाने को होने वाले और नुकसान को रोका जा सके। 

उन्होंने कहा कि अगर सरकार द्वारा भी कोई कार्रवाई न कि गयी तो मजबूरन उन्हें सड़कें जाम कर अपना रोष जाहिर करना पड़ेगा। जिसकी जिम्मेवारी पूरी तरह से सरकार कि होगी ।

Chandigarh Gets Its First Pardhan Mantri Kausual Vikas Yojna Centre at EDC

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- In sync with the vision of Government of India, Chandigarh  skill development mission (CSDM)  in association with SPIC under the aegis of Department of Information Technology launched its first Pardhan  Mantri Kausual Vikas Yojna(PMKVY) Centre  of Chandigarh  in EDC Building in Chandigarh Technology Park today under  PMKVY scheme which is a flagship skill development program of Government.    The Centre was inaugurated by Arjun Sharma , Director Information Technology, Chandigarh Administration in the presence of senior  officials of  Chandigarh administration with launch of its first batch of PMKVY trainees.

On this occasion Arjun Sharma , Director Information Technology interacted with trainees  and highlighted the benefits  of the PMKVY courses and encouraged them to take the course  seriously. He also assured that placement assistant would be provided to all trainees on the completion of their training.  He further said  that this initiative will bridge the gap between skilled manpower requirement and availability of skilled manpower.  

SPIC Centre of Excellence will be operating the training partner under Skill India which is located in the EDC building  built on 1.5 acre plot  in the heart of  Chandigarh Technology Park which is hub of IT industries.  This is a first start of the Art  PMKVY Centre in the region which will offer  all the ultra modern amenities  like;  spacious smart classrooms, plush seminar hall & conference room to  the  trainees registered under PMKVY and SPIC being playing pivotal role in implementation of e-governance , creating talent pool for IT industry & promoting  IT , this  centre will only caters to the IT trainings under PMKVY.   This centre will offer training in Data Entry Operator, CRM domestic ( Non-Voice) & Junior  Software Developer courses to the trainees which  are industry driven courses with  focus  on employment and to create aspirational value for skill development training.  The centre will provide free of cost IT skill training to the students passing out from schools, school dropouts, Unemployed youth, Women and other disadvantaged groups. Training aspirants can register themselves for skill training under PMKVY at www.utcsdm.org  portal.  

After the completion of the training, centre would link the aptitude, aspiration, and knowledge of the skilled trainee it creates with employment opportunities and demands in the market. Every effort thereby needs to be made by the PMKVY training centre bto provide placement opportunities to candidates, trained and certified under the Scheme.

Chandigarh Skill Development Mission has been set up by Department of Technical Education,  Chandigarh Administration  in line with National Skill Development Mission and guidelines issued by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will play a key role in  formulating and steer various skill development schemes. The Mission will bring necessary synergy, oversight and effective coordination in the implementation of various skill development schemes across the Departments.

PNB Opens Its First Centralized Loan Processing Centre in Haryana

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Chandigarh 03rd August:-Punjab National Bank in line with EASE (Enhanced Access & Service Excellence) initiative of Govt. of India under responsible & responsive banking opened its first Centralized Loan Processing Centre (CLPC) of Haryana at Bank Square, Chandigarh, which was inaugurated by Sunil Mehta, CEO & MD, Punjab National Bank today amidst old and esteemed customers of the bank, PNB’s Branch Heads of all its branches of Chandigarh & Panchkula, other Staff & general public.  The inaugural function was also participated by Alok Srivastava, Zonal Manager, PNB, Chandigarh & Haryana Zone, K.B. Singh, Deputy Zonal Manager, PNB, Chandigarh & Haryana Zone, S.K. Bajaj, Circle Head, PNB, Chandigarh Circle & Senior Officers of PNB.

While speaking on the occasion Sunil Mehta said that under the comprehensive transformation exercise ‘PARIVARTAN’ vision of the bank, the model & frame work for Centralized Loan Processing Centre (CLPC) has been conceptualized at PNB which is in line with the Govt. of India’s EASE Programme wherein the emphasis has been laid on strict segregation of Pre & Post sanction roles & responsibilities for enhanced accountability.  Sunil Mehta further said that credit assessment, lending & monitoring is the significant business activity of the banking industry and in this direction, our bank has created CLPC to ensure improved TAT, Qualitative Credit Assessment and efficient monitoring for enhancing higher productivity in credit dispensation. Sunil Mehta added  that the CLPC will work as an independent support & work outlet comprising of Credit Processing Cell and Credit Monitoring Cell with the prime responsibility of Pre-Sanction Appraisal, Sanction and Effective Post-Sanction follow-up/monitoring of loan accounts above Rs. 50.00 lakh. CLPC will receive the leads from the branch offices linked with it and with CLPC Chandigarh all PNB branches of Chandigarh and Panchkula will be linked. 

Sunil Mehta also visited Institute for Blind, Sector 26, Chandigarh and give away dresses to the students of Blind School under CSR activity of the Bank.  While addressing the school children at a small function organized at the school Shri Mehta assured them of all possible help from PNB for their education as well as other possible requirements.

Sunil Mehta also addressed the Town Hall meeting of PNB Staff and officers at Chandigarh and sensitized & motivated them.  He discussed plan and strategies of the bank and action plan to achieve this within stipulated time period.

Sunil Mehta said that PNB’s customers always have their high faith in their Bank which we shall keep intact with our hard work, best efforts, honesty and sincerity. We will have to put best efforts to reduce NPAs, to increase CASA (Current Accounts, Saving Accounts), improve recovery and to educate our customers about the benefits of digital transactions.

AIHM Hosts its Fresher's Party-2018

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, a leading institute of Hotel Management (an autonomous body under Ministry of Tourism, Govt. Of India) hosted its Fresher’s Party 2018, in welcome of the fresh batch of B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration and the Diploma in Food Production on 3rd August, 2018  in the College Campus. The theme of the event was Bollywood v/s Hollywood which was being depicted at every nook and corner of college auditorium. The senior students welcomed their fresh inmates by offering them a grand gala cultural event.

On this occasion a plethora of cultural activities which included song and dance performances were organized followed by a welcome speech by Arvind Varma, the Principal-Incharge of the Institute, in which he said that it is a life transforming journey for you all and we want each one to leave an impression of infallibility on the walls of this institute.

The event gradually gained momentum in the congenial and cheerful ambience, which was inspired by famous movies and actors amongst the high spirited newcomers. The mesmerizing dance and band performances evidently brightened up the auditorium with the sounds of cheer and applause. They also flaunted their stylish moves on a ramp walk for judging Mr. & Ms. Fresher’s 2018.

The cultural event was concluded by the striking Bhangra performance that cheered the crowd. The function was followed by cake cutting ceremony and Hi-Tea based on Marvels vs DC theme at the students dining hall. The event concluded with every newcomer carrying a feeling of happiness within them. The show revealed the tireless efforts of all the students in exhibiting this programme.

Inauguration of Academic Session 2018-19 Held at NIPER

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- If the homework is not done, the taste of the recipe will be never be tasty; Take wise decisions in your initial years of your academics; something try differently with your heart and soul to find out your own ways of success in your life. Develop your personality as disciplined person, timely commitment breaks any barriers these were the remarkable words of Dr. Sanjit Singh Lamba; the Managing Director of Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd., Visakhapatnam,; who was the chief guest of  today at NIPER’s Inauguration of Academic Session 2018-19. In short,  a thought provoking & an eye opener lecture was delivered by Dr. Lamba to the newly joined Masters & PhDs students of NIPER, S.A.S. Nagar.

The event was organized at NIPER’s convention centre with a warm welcome of the dignitaries and lamp lighting followed by “Saraswati Vandana”.  A welcome note delivered by The Director NIPER, Prof. NIPER Director, Prof. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally. In his welcome address,  he briefed the audience about NIPER background and the achievements of the NIPER students & staff. He explained that the curriculum is interdisciplinary and the students are exposed to sophisticated instruments required in the pharmaceutical industry. He informed that our aim is also to act as a nucleus of academia-industry interaction, and for that, we have a number of service centers which cater to the needs of the pharma industry. It is my belief that academic institutes and teachers, in particular, have a crucial role to play in bridging the gap between the trained manpower that academic institutes generate and the demands of the pharma sector. I believe that NIPER S.A.S. Nagar will be able to fulfill this promise.

Dean, NIPER, Prof. P.V. Bharatam introduced the Chief Guest to the audience. He briefed about the academia and industrial profile of Dr. Sanjit Singh Lamba.

Dr. Sanjit Singh Lamba delivered the lecture on “Indian Pharmaceutical Industry, Changing times. “The agenda of the lecture includes Snapshot of India Pharmaceutical Industry, Road of Opportunities, Challenges,  an overview of Eisai India were discussed. He stated that India Indian Pharma Market is a leading Pharma producer and one of the highest exports among fastest growing industries of the world. There is a rapid growth in healthcare sector. India has contributed not just to the health outcomes in India but also globally. 60%+ of global vaccine production, 30%+ Annual UNICEF supply globally are some of them. We continue to drive availability of high  quality drugs at low costs. Under the Position in Infrastructure & Capabilities Production costs for commodity generics continue to be low in India—the country ranks lowest in conversion costs, 50% lower than the US or UK and other developed countries. India has strong capabilities in generics R&D. However, many instances of quality issues related to products manufactured in India have surfaced. Drug quality is one of the major challenges been faced by the industry & has been reported extensively in the public domain. Under the “Make in India”. He informed about the philosophy of the Eisai Group’s corporate to give first thought to patients and their families and to increasing the benefits health care provides. At the end of his lecture he advised students to establish yourself, remain flexible/adjustable and do not be rigid specially .He congratulated all the NIPER students to get the opportunity to work in globally recognized the best Academia institution The NIPER S.A.S. Nagar, that has set a bench mark to the pharmaceutical education.

The Director NIPER honored the chief guest with a memento.

IFC Invests $25 Million in Mahindra Rural Housing Finance for Housing Loans to Rural Poor

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is investing INR 1.6 billion ($25 million) in Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Ltd. (MRHFL), one of the largest finance companies, focused on rural housing. MRHFL will use the proceeds to give loans to low-income borrowers in villages.

The demand for affordable homes in India is rising at an unprecedented pace due to economic growth and urbanization. The National Real Estate Development Council estimates the housing shortage in the country to touch 114 million units by 2022, of which 68 million will be in the rural areas.

MRHFL has 85 percent of its portfolio in the rural areas with an average loan size of only $1,200, and demonstrates its ability to serve economically weak segments in a commercially sustainable way. Its customers include farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, and salaried workers in the unorganized sector, who often do not have documentary evidence of income and lack a proven credit history.

Ramesh Iyer, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, Mahindra Finance, said that MRHFL is the pioneer of rural housing finance in India. Most of the housing finance in rural areas is for incremental construction or completion of homes and lack of appropriately designed product options is a key challenge. We identified this need and built an innovative business model around it.  There is great potential for growth in this segment. This association with IFC will help us capitalize on these opportunities, while making a huge social impact.

Bridging the housing gap in India is a strategic priority for IFC and aligned with the World Bank Group’s twin goals of eliminating extreme poverty and increasing shared prosperity. In recent times, IFC has made available nearly $2 billion, including mobilization, for purchase and construction of affordable homes. According to estimates, every house built creates up to 13.5 direct and indirect jobs.

Arun Kumar Sharma, Chief Investment Officer, IFC, said that there is high demand for affordable housing, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. The supply is beginning to increase. IFC's investment will send a positive signal to investors, increasing confidence and encouraging potential creditors to provide long-term debt to this sector. He added that home ownership helps improve living standards and the housing construction industry is a significant employment generator. Both are critical to IFC’s mission.

Anuj Mehra, Managing Director, Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Ltd. said that MRHFL has extended loans to more than 700,000 households in rural India. We also assist our customers by providing advisory services and financial literacy campaigns. This investment will be a further boost to our mission to expand and reach out to underserved customers in rural markets, thus transforming rural lives.

Library Automation Short Term Course Concludes at SGGSC

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- A 7-Day National Level Short–Term Course on Library Automation and Building Digital Libraries Using Open Source Software for Library Administration and Staff organised by Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha Library of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College (Co-ed), Sector 26, Chandigarh and sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India (GOI) from July 27, 2018 to August 3, 2018 was concluded today by the chief Guest of the event Dr Jatinder Kaur Arora, Director (Executive), Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, sector 26, Chandigarh.

Welcomed by the Principal Dr Jyoti Lamba and Course Convener, Librarian Dr Anita Chhatwal, Dr Jatinder Kaur Arora applauded the initiative to equip the library with open source library software; which can also serve as an economical alternative for limited budget ICT infrastructures. She congratulated all the participants and distributed the certificates.

45 applicants comprising of academic & corporate librarians, information professionals, knowledge managers and researchers and students of information sciences from all over the country like Varanasi, Haridwar, Kolkata, various parts of Punjab and the tri-city attended the course conducted by noted academicians like Dr Auu Gupta, Professor, DCSA, PU Chandigarh; Dr. Neeraj Kumar Singh, Assistant Librarian, PU Chandigarh, Dr Preet Kanwal, Associate Professor, SGGS College 26, Chandigarh; Mukesh Pund, Senior Principal Scientist, Education and Training, CSIR-NISCAIR and Dr Sanjay Burde, Senior Technical Officer (2), CSIR-NISCAIR.

The course was designed as a response to digitisation and globalisation in the current times where effective communication and information sourcing require ICT skills and literacy in all institutions and organisations including the libraries. 

The topics covered in the 7-Day programme ranged from Open Source Software, KOHA, Web 2.0 Applications in the Library, Greenstone Digital Library Software to DSpace and E-Granthalaya. Dr Anita Chhatwal, Librarian, SGGS College was the course convener aided by Coordinator Dr A P Singh and Organising Secretary Dr Kanwaljit Kaur Marwaha.

मुख्यमंत्री कराए विज को मेंटल होस्पिटल में भर्ती: नवीन जयहिंद

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Chandigarh 03rd August:- आम आदमी पार्टी ने हरियाणा में कांवड़ यात्रा निकालकर प्रदेश भाजपा के सभी मंत्रियों को गंगाजल देने का ऐलान किया है। कांवड़ यात्रा के दौरान आज यहां पत्रकारों से बातचीत में हरियाणा की वर्तमान भाजपा सरकार ने पिछले चार साल के दौरान प्रदेश में जातिवाद बढ़ावा देते हुए भाईचारे को बर्बाद करने का काम किया है। भाजपा सरकार के कार्यकाल के दौरान हरियाणा में छत्तीस बिरादरी की एकता समाप्त हो गई है।

नवीन जयहिंद ने कहा कि हरियाणा जब जातिवाद के नाम पर दंगे हो रहे थे और कांग्रेस,भाजपा व इनेलो (इनेलो) के नेता राजनीतिक रोटियां सेकने का काम कर रहे थे उस समय भी आम आदमी पार्टी ने रोहतक से मेरी जाति हिंदुस्तानी कार्यक्रम चलाकर प्रदेश में भाईचारा कायम करने का प्रयास किया है।

नवीन जयहिंद ने कहा कि राजनीति से हटकर आप ने छत्तीस बिरादरी की भाईचारा कांवड़ यात्रा शुरू की है। जिसके माध्यम से प्रदेश के लोगों को भाईचारा मजबूत करने का संदेश दिया है। उन्होंने बताया कि इस यात्रा के दौरान प्रदेश में सभी जातियों के लोगों एकजुटता के साथ प्रदेश के कल्याण हेतु कार्य करने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया है। उन्होंने बताया कि भाईचारा कांवड़ यात्रा का समापन 9 अगस्त को महर्षि दयानंद विश्वविद्यालय स्थित राज्यस्तरीय शहीद व स्वतंत्रता सेनानी स्मारक पर होगा । 

नवीन जयहिंद ने विज द्वारा दिए बयान पर कि आप वालों को गंगा में डूब मरना चाहिए पर पलटवार करते हुए कहा कि हम मरने-मारने की बात तो नही करेंगे लेकिन  मुख्यमंत्री उनका इलाज मेंटल होस्पिटल में भर्ती करवाए या फिर आगरा में इनका इलाज करवाए | नवीन जयहिंद ने कहा कि हम इनके अच्छे स्वास्थ्य की गंगा मैया से इनके अच्छे स्वास्थ्य की कामना करते है  व इनको गंगा-जल भेंट करेंगे ताकि उनको कुछ सद्बुद्धि आये |