Sukhbir calls meeting of senior party leaders on Feb 4

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CHANDIGARH, JAN 31
  The Shiromani Akali Dal President and Punjab Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, has convened an important meeting of all the senior leaders of the party on February 4 at 3.00 p.m at Kingdom Resort near Bughipura Chowk, GT Road Moga to launch campaign of the SAD-BJP combine candidate Mr. Joginderpal Jain for the Moga bye election.
    In a statement released from the party head office here today, the party Secretary and Spokesman Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema informed that patron of the SAD and Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal would address the meeting in which all the senior leaders including Members of Parliament, Cabinet Ministers, Chief Parliamentary Secretaries, MLAs, former MLAs, District Presidents, SGPC members and other senior leaders of the party would participate.
Dr. Cheema said that the party President Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal has asked the party leaders to avoid using government vehicles as election code of conduct was in force and also not to use red beacons atop their vehicles. He has also asked these leaders to restrict to minimum the number of gunmen accompanying them. He said that meeting would deliberate upon the strategy to effectively conduct campaigning in favour of Mr. Jain and zone wise duties would be assigned to all the leaders.

Dr. Uma Sharma given warm send off

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CHANDIGRH, JAN 31

    Deputy Director Dr. Uma Sharma was given a warm send off here today by the employees of the Information and Public Relations Department on his retirement.

                Speaking on the occasion, Director, Information and Public Relations Mr. D.S. Mangat recalled the outstanding services rendered by Dr. Uma Sharma during a span of nearly 25 years. He said Dr. Uma Sharma contribution in strengthening the Public Relations Department would be a source of inspiration for the budding PR men. Mr. Mangat wished Dr. Uma Sharma a bright and prosperous future which she is likely to take up.

               Among others Additional Director Press Dr. Senu Duggal, President Punjab PR Officers Association Mr. Harjit Singh Grewal Deputy Director and General Secretary Dr. Ajit Kanwal Singh also spoke on the occasion and lauded the services of Dr. Uma Sharma during her different stints at Headquarter Chandigarh and Punjab.

700 attend career guidance program at KCW

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AMRITSAR, JAN 30

With the aim to make students aware about their choice of subjects in College after passing out school, Khalsa College for Women (KCW) today organized a Career Guidance and Counseling program. 

More than 700 students from various schools from around the city, participated in the session and apprised themselves about the new courses and programs available in the College. Khalsa College Governing Council honourary secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina who was the chief guest asked the girl students top make right choice of subjects in their higher education. 

``Modern age is highly professional and you must make the right career choice to rise in life’’, said he. KCW Principal Dr.Sukhbir Kaur Mahal welcomed Mr Chhina, other guests and students at the occasion. An Impressive cultural program was also organized at the occasion.

200 students of KCGSSS given awards

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AMRITSAR, JAN 30

More than 200 students received prizes at the Annual Prize Distribution, organized at Khalsa College Girls Senior Secondary School here today. Chief guest of the function, Khalsa College Governing Council (KCGC) Vice President Charanjit Singh Chadha and guest of honour Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina stressed on the need for `educating the girls’ in our society. They said that if a girl is educated, the whole family gets educated but if the boy is literate only he is.

 Mr.Chhina said that right choice of subjects and career choice was must for the students to get success in life. Principal of the School Tejinder Kaur Bindra read out the annual report, citing the students’ performance in academics and sports. He said girls had been outshining the boys in all the fields which was a positive step to form the just and equalitarian society. Present at the occasion were KCGC Joint Secretaries SS Mannan, SS Abdal, SS Sethi, Members, Anup Singh, SS Chhina, Principal Dr.Daljit Singh, Principal, Dr.SK Mahal, Principal, Principal, Dr.RK Dhawan, Principal, Dr.Amarpal Singh, Principal Neelam Hans and others.

Sukhbir Badal thanks Delhi Sikh Sangat

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CHANDIGARH, JAN 30

The Shiromani Akali Dal President Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal today profusely thanked the Sikh Sangat of Delhi for overwhelmingly ensuring the win of Shiromani Akali Dal in Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee elections and giving them an opportunity to restore the old glory of historic Gurdwara Sahiban.

            In a statement issued here today, the SAD President said that he was overwhelmed with the love and affection shown by Sikh voters of Delhi and reiterated his resolve to fulfil every promise made in the manifesto. Mr. Badal said that this election is a reminder to Sarnas that those who would stab in the back of Sikh community by hobnobbing with Congress, would be severely punished by them. He said that he had been reiterating that Sarna was acting as a proxy for Congress party by pressurising witnesses of 1984 anti Sikh riot cases to protect Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar and ensuring their acquittal in different cases. He said that Sikh voters of Delhi have  shown the exit door to Sarnas for his act of treachery and now the next step for SAD was to ensure early conviction of all accused of 1984 Sikh massacre. Mr. Badal said that SAD would continue to fight till every accused of largest ever massacre of Sikhs were given exemplary punishment.

Describing the elections to DSGMC as eye opener for traitors of Sikh Panth Mr. Badal said that Sarnas have not learnt any lesson from history. He said that any person who plays the game to undermine the authority and supremacy of Sri Akal Takht Sahib had to bite the dust. Mr. Badal said that let us vow today to maintain this supremacy and defeat every such back door nefarious design by Congress party to interfere in the internal religious affairs of the Sikh community.

            Thanking Capt. Amarinder Singh for campaigning for Mr. Sarna and his stooges, He said that his intensive campaign for Gurdwara elections has exposed the ‘secular’ face of Congress party.

            Challenging Congress party for being prepared for same fate in Moga bye election Mr. Badal said that his singular mission was to decimate Congress party from the political scene of the country and he was now preparing to make Congress party extinct in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

           

It's victory for Khalsa Panth, says Badal

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CHANDIGARH, JAN 30

 The Shiromani Akali Dal Patron-in-Chief and Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Parkash Singh Badal today described the resounding win of the SAD  in the DSGMC poll as a "victory of the Khalsa Panth" and said that the overwhelming victory has filled him and his party "with profound humility, gratitude and a huge sense of responsibility towards the Sikh masses who have placed their faith in the Shiromani Akali Dal. "

  "The verdict should also teach a lesson to the Congress party and its stooges that the Sikhs will never tolerate any interference in their religious affairs. The way the entire government in Delhi and Congress leaders like the External Affairs Minister of State Ms. Parneet Kaur and Captain Amaridner Singh campaigned for the Sarnas had left the Sikhs in doubt that the fight really was between the Khalsa Panth and the Congress and its stooges. The verdict was therefore never in doubt. I hope the Congress leaders at the national level also draw the right lesson from it," said Mr. Badal.

                The Chief Minister further said that "The historic verdict, coming away from Punjab and in the teeth of opposition by the Congress government in Delhi, carries a historic message. After the overwhelming response which the SAD had received from the Sikh masses in Punjab, Himachal Pardesh and Haryana, this thumping victory in Delhi now has proved yet again that Shiromani Akali Dal is the sole representative of the religious and political aspirations of the Sikh masses all over the world. The verdict also signals a rejection of the accomplices of the anti-Sikh Congress party," said Mr. Badal in a statement here. 

                Mr. Badal thanked the discerning voters of Delhi for delivering a forceful mandate in favour of the SAD and a telling blow to those who conspired with the enemies of the Panth and worked against the glory of the highest religious institutions of the Sikhs. The results of the DSGMC are the strongest proof, if proof indeed was needed, that the Sikh masses never compromise on the highest traditions of the religion and punish any attempt to challenge its highest institutions. The attempts to denigrate these religious traditions and institutions have been delivered a decisive blow, "said Mr. Badal.

                The SAD patron-in-chief declared that his party would honour each and every word of the commitments it had made with Sikh Sangat during the campaign. "We regard this as a sacred mission and the faith reposed in us by the Sikh masses has increased our sense of responsibility towards them. There are long pending issues of the Sikh masses in Delhi that need to be addressed and we will get down to solving these from day one. We regard this verdict as very sacred," said Mr. Badal.

                The SAD supremo also thanked the leaders and workers of Shiromani Akali Dal  who worked tirelessly day and night to ensure the ouster of the stooges of the anti-Sikh Congress from the holy Sikh shrines.

       Mr. Badal also thanked all religious and other organization and personalities who contributed to the victory of the SAD in this historic poll.

Education Dept to hold public hearing on Feb 14 and 28

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CHANDIGARH, JAN 30

 The Legal Cell of Education Department, Punjab would hold a ‘Special Public Hearing’ program on February 14 and February 28 to redress the pendency of court cases and services issues of employees of Education Department.

            According to an official spokesman, for the compliance of decisions taken by Punjab and Haryana High Court in the cases pertaining to employees of Education Department, the Legal Cell of the department has expedite the process with a view to resolve such cases in a short span of time. He said that all the concerned officers have been directed by Legal Cell to resolve the pending cases as early as possible. 

            The Spokesman said that the Legal Cell of the Education Department has conducted a ‘Public Hearing’ on January 28, 2013 chaired by Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, Secretary School Education, in which Mr. Balwinder Singh Multani, Special Secretary School Education, Mr. Kavita Singh, Special Secretary School Education, Mr. Gurdeep Singh Additional Secretary School Education, Mr. Jasbir Singh, Additional Secretary School Education, Mr. Harbans Singh, Special Executive Officer (Litigation)  and DPIs (secondary and elementary) were also present. He said that total 60 cases were considered in public hearing program out of which 43 has been disposed off on the spot and orders have been issued to officers to dispose of pending cases. 

He said that 14 employees of the department has also submitted their grievances/representations regarding their service issues in Public Hearing and the panel has directed concerned officers to sort out these cases on priority basis. He said that details regarding the cases/issues, which would be considered in the next public hearings, would be announced soon.

Four PPS Officers transferred

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CHANDIGARH, JAN 30 

 The Punjab Government has today issued the transfer and posting orders of four PPS Officers with immediate effect.

          According to a spokesman of Punjab Government, Mr. Mukhvinder Singh PPS has been posted as SP(H), Jalandhar, and  Mr. Gurmit Singh PPS, SP has been attached with SSP/ Jalandhar Rural. Besides this Mr. Shailendra Singh, PPS has been posted as ADCP-1, Amritsar and Mr. Narinder Kaushal, PPS as Assistant Commandant, Ist Commando Batallion, Bahadurgarh.

Phillaur ensuring timely disbursement under welfare schemes

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CHANDIGARH, JAN 30
Punjab Social Welfare Minister Sarwan Singh Phillaur has directed the officers of the department to ensure proper disbursement of the amount earmarked for the welfare of economically weaker sections of the society on account of various welfare schemes launched by the government in the state.
          Disclosing this here today, the Minister said that the Punjab government was committed to uplift the economic and social status of the downtrodden and underprivileged sections of the society. To facilitate various such sections, the government had launched a Shagun scheme under which grant of Rs. 15,000 was given to the needy families belonging to SCs, Christians, BCs, Economically Weaker Sections and Daughters of Widows of any caste at the time of their marriages. Adding further, the Minister said that the beneficiaries would be required to apply in order to avail to this scheme at least 15 days before the day of marriage.This decision had been taken with a view of providing initial financial aid of the families prior to the marriage and to make this scheme more translucent.
                During the current financial year the Department of Welfare of    Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes cleared   the    entire backlog of pending applications of previous years. Out of about 70000 pending applications pertaining to the years 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12, payment in respect of about 20000   applicants has already been released whereas about 27000 more applications would be cleared within the next fortnight.  So far as current financial year 2012-13 is concerned, all    applications received up to November 30, 2012 have been cleared and applications are now being cleared on monthly basis, said the Minister. 
      To ensure complete transparency, the Minister said that under the Shagun scheme, the amount disbursed would be credited into the bank accounts of beneficiary brides before their marriages, said Mr. Phillaur. 

Schedule for Moga constituency by-poll issued

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CHANDIGARH, JAN 29

Punjab Chief Electoral Officer today issued detailed schedule for the Moga assembly Constituency by-poll.

A spokesperson of the CEO said that the following program has been approved by the Election Commission of India for holding by-election to 73-Moga Assembly Constituency:-

1.	Issue of Notification	30.1.2013 (Wednesday)
2.	Last date of making Nominations	6.2.2013   (Wednesday)
3.	Scrutiny of Nominations	7.2.2013   (Thursday)
4.	Last date for withdrawal of Candidature	9.2.2013    (Saturday)
5.	Date of Poll	23.2.2013  (Saturday)
6.	Counting of Votes	28.2.2013  (Thursday)
7.	Date before which election shall be completed	3.3.2013  (Sunday)

           He said that the hours of poll will be from 08.00 a.m. to 5 p.m. He further said that the nomination papers are to be filed with the Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Moga who is the Returning Officer for 73-Moga Assembly Constituency, between the hours of 11 0’ clock in the forenoon and 3 0’clock in the afternoon on any day other than a public holiday from 30.1.2013   to 6.2.2013.

He further said that the nomination papers are to be filed in form 2-B for Assembly elections.  Blank forms are available with the District Election Officer/Returning Officer. Typed nomination papers will also be accepted provided they are in the prescribed format.

          He said that In order to qualify for Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) seat, a candidate should be registered as an elector in any Assembly Constituency in Punjab.  To satisfy the aforementioned Returning Officer on this point, candidates should produce a certified copy of the relevant entry of the electoral roll in force. A candidate is also required to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation in the prescribed form before the aforementioned Returning Officer or any other person so authorized by the Election Commission of India.  The oath/affirmation should be taken/made by a candidate after his nomination paper has been filed and before the date fixed for the scrutiny of nominations.

Spokesman further said that  February 2, 2013 being a Saturday is not a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; therefore, nomination papers can be presented to the Returning Officer on that day also. February 3, 2013 being a Sunday is a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; therefore, nomination papers cannot be presented to the Returning Officer on that day.

He said that  February 9, 2013 being a Saturday is not a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881; therefore candidatures can be with drawn on that day.

Spokesman further said that Form 26 has been amended and is placed on the website. Candidates must declare their assets and liabilities, educational qualifications and other information as required under the law as per the new form.

The Model code of conduct has come into force in the District Moga from the date of announcement of elections, i.e. 11.01.2013 by the Election Commission of India and shall remain in force till the completion of the election process.

Retention of Govt accommodation of UT Administration beyond permissible time to invite contempt of court

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CHANDIGARH, JAN 29

The Punjab Government has circulated the directions of Supreme Court of India to all employees that illegal retention of Government accommodations pertaining to Chandigarh Administration beyond permissible period cannot be allowed by any authority. The directions also elucidate that orders of retention passed by any authority after 30-08-2011 under Rule 31 (5) would tantamount to contempt of Supreme Court of India.

     According to an official spokesman directions have been issued that retention of house if any accorded after said that may be withdrawn in order to avoid contempt of Hon’ble Court.

     The judgment of Supreme Court was passed in the case of Asha Sharma Vs Chandigarh Administration and others and Court observed that they see no reason that why a Government servant should be permitted to retain accommodation beyond 4 to 6 months, the period permissible under Rules.

The court noted that a Government Servant knows in advance the period within which he/she has to vacate the accommodation allotted to him/her as a part of their employment and so he has to surrender his house within schedule time. The court observed that it cannot lose sight of the fact that a large number of employees under different category are awaiting their allotment and are being deprived of benefit for long period because excessive invocation of such discretionary powers.

The Apex Court ruled that the provision is unguided and arbitrary and can not stand the scrutiny of law.

     These instructions have been circulated to all Financial Commissioners, Principal Secretaries, Administrative Secretaries and Head of the Departments for necessary action.

Sukhbir predicts that Delhi Sikh voters will punish Sarna and Co.

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PATIALA, JAN 28

The Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal today said that Sikh voters of Delhi would give a resounding punishment to Sarna Group for openly inviting Congress party to interfere in the internal religious affairs of Sikhs.

Speaking to media persons after installing Mr. Deepinder Singh Dhillon as chairman of District Planning Committee here today, Mr. Badal said that reading the sentiments of Sikh voters of Delhi, he could foresee that they have already made up their mind to punish the “Gunda Gang” of Sarnas to free Sikh Gurudwaras from their clutches. He said that SAD would clinch more than 2/3^rd majority in the DSGMC elections. The Deputy Chief Minister said that he was surprised that how different departments of Congress led UPA government and Delhi government got together to misuse the official machinery and to arm twist the Sikh businessmen supporting Shiromani Akali Dal to instill the sense of scare amongst them. He said that whether it was Weight & Measures department or Excise & Taxation Department or Income Tax department or Sales Tax department, they intensified their raids on the business premises of Sikh businessmen supporting SAD. He said that the reign of terror let loose by Congress party on Sikhs strengthened their resolve to work overtime to give Sarna group resounding drubbing so that no party in future could challenge Sikhs business interests for their personal political gains.

Answering a question on power scenario in the state, Mr. Badal said that all thermal plants including Talwandi Sabo would be operational on schedule and by the end of 2013 Punjab would be the first power surplus state of the country. He said that all thermal plants had got dedicated coal linkages and Punjab was the only state where no thermal plant has any problem of coal linkages. On a question regarding strict laws to deal with crime against women, Mr. Badal said that the Chief Minister had already conveyed the stand of Punjab government to Union Government. The Deputy Chief Minister said that SAD-BJP government was working for the empowerment of women and had made record recruitment of women in Police force and now women candidates would be directed recruited to the post of SI, Inspector and DSPs.

Earlier addressing an impressive gathering, Mr. Badal said that our government has futuristic town planning vision and it would be the first state having approved master plans of all the cities. It has launched a comprehensive Urban Mission with the investment of Rs. 10000 crore for all 147 cities and towns for planned development, 24X7 power, 100% drinking water and sewerage coverage, solid waste management and smooth traffic flow that would transform urban face of state in next four years, he added. He further said that an ambitious project of Rs. 30,000 has been chalked out to upgrade the basic infrastructure of all villages of the state in next four years.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that Punjab was the only state in the country that would have three international airports at Amritsar, Mohali and Machhiwara and three domestic airports at Pathankot, Ludhiana and Bathinda. Mohali airport wasbeing built on 305 acres at the cost of Rs. 910 crore would be completed by February 2015, while domestic airport at Bathinda is awaiting its inauguration to be held by Union Aviation Minister, he added. Besides this, Punjab would the first state in the country that would have all cities linked with 4/6 lane roads in coming three years at the cost of Rs. 7600 crore. The construction work of 4-laning of Chandigarh-Patiala-Bathinda road (Rs. 2500 crore) was also all set to begin from next month, he further added.

Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included; Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Revenue Minister, Mr. Surjit Singh Rakhra, Rural Development & Panchayats Minister, Mr. N.K. Sharma, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Mrs. Harpreet Kaur Mukhmailpur, MLA, Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra, Former MP, Mrs. Amarjeet Kaur, Former MP and Mr. Kirpal Singh Badungar, Former President SGPC.