Badal asks Centre to direct Indian Embassy in USA for rehabilitation of affected Punjabi famillies

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CHANDIGARH, NOV 2

Sharing heartfelt sympathies and solidarity with thousand of Punjabi families which have been rendered homeless following a recent sandy hurricane in the eastern coast of America, the Punjab Chief Minister, Mr. Parkash Singh Badal, today asked the Center to issue necessary directions to the Indian Embassy there for the rehabilitation and resettlement of the affected  families.

        Expressing satisfaction over the relief measures extended by the USA Administration, Mr. Badal said that these efforts have considerably lessen the extent of damage caused to life and property in this natural calamity. He also appreciated the management committees of Gurdwaras located in the vicinity of affected States in America by organizing relief camps for providing succor to the affected families.

        Mr. Badal appealed to the various religious, social and philanthropic organizations especially the leaders and workers of SAD in USA to come forward in the aid of affected people in this hour of crisis.

Congress concedes defeat even before Lok Sabha electrolal

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JAURA CHITTRAN (GURDASPUR), NOV 1

 The Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal today said that admission of Punjab Pardesh Congress Chief Capt. Amarinder Singh that Congress is set to loose 11 out 13 Lok Sabha seats is a meek surrender even before entering the electoral battle.

Accompanied by Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Revenue Minister, Mr. Badal was answering the queries of media persons before addressing a mammoth gathering 55^th Baba Bhurewala Sports and Cultural Fair here today. He said that the leakage of survey report was a tactical move by Capt. Amarinder Singh to convey a message to Congress High Command that they should not expect too many seats from Punjab so that he could escape the aftermath of sure shot poll debacle. Mr. Badal said that he was slightly in disagreement with Congress survey as according to his own estimates Congress party is set to loose all 13 seats, creating a new history in Punjab.

Rubbishing the Bhattal’s statement regarding mid term poll as Mungeri Lal Ke Hasin Sapne, Mr. Badal said that at present Congress leadership in Punjab have understood the fact that Congress party would not return in power in Punjab during their lifetime and by making such statements they are just trying to raise the morale of rapidly diminishing cadre of their party. He said that because Congress leadership was detached from the grass roots that is why they were making such imaginary statements without knowing the pulse of the people.

When asked about slow lifting of the paddy from procurement centres, the Deputy Chief Minister said that out of 2.28 lac MT arrival everyday 1.5 lac MT was being lifted and being shifted to rice mills and some lifting was being affected due to blacklisting of 1226 rice mills. He said that Principal Secretary to Chief Minister was personally monitoring the procurement operations and Punjab government has already tied up Rs.20000 crore to make payment to farmers within 48 hours. He said that 95 lac tonne paddy has already been procured and Punjab was hopeful of surpassing the target of 130 lac MT.

When asked about shortage of sand and gravels, Mr. Badal said that Punjab was strictly following the instructions of Supreme Court for seeking environment clearance for mining. He said that Union Environment Ministry was keeping the files of environment clearance pending for six months creating the whole problem.

Replying another query the Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the Punjab government’s commitment to check the menace of drug trafficking strong handedly. He pointed out that out of the total drug recoveries in the country 70% were being made by the Punjab Police. He said that Punjab being a border state was bearing the brunt of international drug trafficking route as the borders were under the direct control of Central Forces and they were failed in sealing the border to check the flow of drugs.

Later addressing a mammoth gathering, Mr. Badal said that the brave and intelligent people of Punjab have created a history by giving repeat mandate to SAD-BJP government committed for the overall development of the state and promised to take Punjab in the higher orbit of development in next 4 years. He said that Rs.8750 crores were being spent on providing world class basic infrastructure in the urban areas of state with focus on ensuring 100% drinking water and sewerage coverage. He informed that state government has chalked out an ambitious plan of Rs.10000 crore for development of rural areas on urban pattern. He said that under this programme around Rs.100 crore would be spent on various development works with special stress on creation of quality infrastructure in each assembly constituency. He said that within next 3 years every city and town of the state would be connected with 4 lane roads and Punjab would be the first power surplus state in the country in next one year.

Prominent amongst others who spoke on the occasion included Mr. Sucha Singh Langah, Former Cabinet Minister,Mr. Gurbachan Singh Babbehali, and Mr. Des Raj Dhugga, both Chief Parliamentary Secretaries and Mr. lakhbir Singh Lodhinangal, former MLA.

UPA is Government of MNCs, for the MNCs: Sukhbir Badal

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LUDHIANA, NOV 1

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today said that Congress led UPA Government was out to crush Aam-Aadmi with all anti-people decisions like raising the price of diesel, daily hike in the price of petrol and LPG, limiting the supply of cooking gas cylinders to six besides handing over the retail sector to Multi National Companies.

           Speaking to media persons at Sutton House here today Mr. Badal, who was accompanied by Revenue Minister Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia and PWD Minister Mr. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, said that all decisions of Congress led UPA Government were focused on filling the coffers of MNCs. He said that with oil companies declaring 1 lakh crore reserves, there was no rationale of giving them freedom to raise the price of oil products virtually everyday. 

He said that even today the Government has raised the price of non-subsidised LPG cylinder by 26.50 paise, two days before they had raised the price of petrol and diesel. He said that virtual daily increase of petrol, diesel and LPG was like putting Aam-Aadmi on the drip of slow poison.

 Mr. Badal said that it was shameful that Congress has brought back the culture of ration card and people are forced to line up in queues for hours to get a supply of single LPG cylinder. He said that Congress itself by taking such decisions was writing its own obituary note and said that President of India must intervene to stop minority government to take anti-people decisions.

           When asked about claim of Punjab on Chandigarh, Mr. Badal said that as per international law, all constitutional conventions and past practices parent state on division has first right on the Capital and Punjab has sole right on Chandigarh. He accused Congress for playing politics to keep this territorial issue alive. He said that Shiromani Akali Dal would continue to struggle till Chandigarh was transferred to Punjab and Punjab was restored its water rights.

           Mr. Badal said that SAD-BJP Government has prepared a detailed blueprint for changing the face of 142 cities and 12775 villages of Punjab. He said that detailed plan was being given final touches after through brainstorming with experts and hopefully by 1^st January 2013, Punjab would usher Rs. 14000 crore urban initiatives and Rs. 13000 crore rural initiatives for integrated development of total Punjab.

           When asked about the future of Congress in Punjab, Mr. Badal said that Congress like its proxy party PPP has diminished from the electoral scene of Punjab with every important leader with some base, deserting their sinking ship. He said that let Captain Amarinder has made himself a laughing stock by admitting two years before Lok Sabha elections that Congress is set to lose 11 out of 13 seats in Parliamentary.

           Rubbishing the prediction of Mrs. Rajinder Kaur Bhattal regarding mid term poll in Punjab, Mr. Badal said that her statement was like 'Mungeri Lal ke haseen sapney'. He said that at least I can assure Mrs. Bhattal that Congress Party would not return to power in Punjab for during her lifetime as people of Punjab have now adopted the development agenda of SAD-BJP Government.

           On the question of Paddy procurement, Mr. Badal said that Punjab has already set aside Rs. 20,000 crore to assure payment to farmers within 48 hours and said that Chief Minister and his Principal Secretary were personally monitoring procurement operations on hourly basis.

           Prominent amongst those were present on the occasion, Ludhiana Mayor Mr. Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria, Mr. Maheshinder Singh Grewal, Advisor to CM, Punjab, Mr. Hira Singh Gabria, former Minister. 

Punjab to launch anti-drug drive in schools: Maluka

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CHANDIGARH, NOV 1

To aware school children about the bad & harmful effects of drugs Punjab Government to launch a anti-drug campaign in schools in this month.

 Disclosing this here today the Punjab Education Minister,  Mr. Sikandar Singh Maluka said that usage of drugs effecting health of people especially youth is of deep concern. Punjab Government has decided to launch a two day awareness programme in all government, private and aided schools and colleges of the State to aware children at early stage about the ill effects of drugs.

Minister has directed all Block Education Officers and Principals of all schools and colleges to carry out the awareness campaign per prescribed schedule by the education department. Besides lecturers by experts against drugs, poster making, slogan and poem writing competitions will be held on November 19.

 All institutions would take out two hour anti drug campaign rallies in their respective areas on November 20. All Schools would function as per daily routine after the rallies.

Punjab Civil Services (Judicial Branch) to retire at 60

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CHANDIGARH, NOV  1

The Punjab Government today amended Punjab Civil Service Rules enhancing the retirement age limit of Punjab Civil Services (Judicial Branch) officers to 60 years.

According to an Official Spokesman, now a member of the Punjab Civil Services (Judicial Branch) or the Superior Judicial Services would be retire on attaining the age of 60 years, if High Court has been satisfied of the continued utility to the Judicial System, subject to evaluation of his/her potential by making an objective assessment of his/her work, conduct and integrity and also keeping in view the reputation acquired by him/her as a Judicial Officer. He further made it clear that if High Court has not been satisfied with the Judicial Officer than he/she would retire at the age of 58 years. He said that this decision has came into effect from October8, 2012.       

 He said that the decision to enhance the age of retirement for the officers of Punjab Civil Services (Judicial Branch) and of the Superior Judicial Services has been taken in the pursuance of Supreme Court decision on review petition No 249 of 1992 and Writ Petition No 1022 of 1989.

Departmental examination from November 19

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CHANDIGARH, NOV 1

Central Committee of Examination, Punjab is organizing the next departmental examination of certain categories of Officers/Officials from November 19 to November 22, 2012 and December 10 to December 14, 2012 at local Lajpat Rai Bhawan in two shifts i.e. from 9.00 A.M. to 12:00 noon and 2:00 to 5:00 P.M.

Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Punjab Government said that these categories includes Assistant Commissioners/ Extra Assistant Commissioners, I.P.S officers, Civil Judges (Junior Division), Tehsildars/ Revenue Officials, Officers of Forest Department I.F.S., Officers of the Agriculture/ Soil Conservation Services/Horticulture Services, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries department, Wardens/Inspectors of Wild Life Preservation department, Officers/Officials of the department of Jails, Excise and Taxation department, Cooperation, Dairy Development, Block Development and Panchayat Officers, Lady Circle Supervisors of Rural Development and Panchayat Department and Officers of Labour & Employment Departments.

The spokesman further said that those IAS/IPS/PCS (Executive Branch), PCS (Judicial) and other officers who intend to appear in the said examination should send their applications to the Additional Secretary to Government Punjab, Department of Personal and Secretary, Central Committee of Examination (PCS Branch), Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh, through their Departments in the prescribed Performa by 07th November, 2012 for examinations to be held in November, 2012 and 25th November, 2012 for examination to be held in December, 2012. No direct application will be entertained under any circumstances. Incomplete applications will be rejected and no Roll No. will be issued. The candidate, who does not get his Roll No. by 10^{th November}, 2012 for examinations to be held in November and 30th November, 2012 for examinations to be held in December, 2012 should contact the Central Committee of Examinations, the spokesman added.

Three IPS Officers transferred in Punjab

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CHANDIGARH, NOV 1

          The Punjab Government today transferred three IPS officerS in the state with immediate effect.  

          Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Punjab Government said that Mr.B.K.Bawa,IPS has been transferd and posted as IGP/Vigilance Punjab, Chandigarh.

          Mr. V.Nerja, IPS has been posted as Director Vigilance Punjab, Chandigarh and Mr. A.S. Rai, IPS has been posted as IGP-Cum-Director vigilance EOW and FS-1 Punjab Chandigarh.

The spokesman further said that Mr. Asthana, IPS, IGP (Under Suspension) was suspended by the Government of Punjab and his headquarter during the suspension period was fixed in the 0/0 The Chief Director Vigilance Bureau Punjab is hereby withdrawn and his Headquarter during suspension is fixed in the o/o The Director Genral of Punjab Police Headquarter Chandigarh.