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Sr. No. |
FIR No. |
U/sections |
Police Station |
convicted |
1. |
61/95 |
302, 147, 148, 149, 427 IPC |
Bajpur |
Acquitted |
2. |
61-A/95 |
395, 397 IPC |
Bajpur |
Acquitted |
3. |
309/96 |
307, 506, 147, 148, 149 IPC |
Bajpur |
Untraceable |
4. |
473/2000 |
SC/ST Act 323, 504, 506, 147, 148, 149 IPC |
Bajpur |
Acquitted |
5. |
677/01 |
307, 504, 506, 427, 147, 148, 149 IPC |
Bajpur |
Acquitted |
6. |
678-A/01 |
307, 504, 506, 427, 147, 148, 149 IPC |
Bajpur |
Acquitted |
7. |
391/2002 |
332, 353, 427, 323, 147 IPC |
Bajpur |
Acquitted |
8. |
47/2000 |
302, 307, 506, 147, 148, 149 IPC |
Milk Khanam |
Acquitted |
9. |
48/03 |
307, 323, 147, 171-B IPC |
Bajpur |
Acquitted |
10. |
49/03 |
323, 504 IPC, SC/ST Act |
Bajpur |
Untraceable |
11. |
312-A/03 |
307, 504, 506, 436, 395, 148, 149 IPC, SC/ST Act |
Bajpur |
Untraceable |
12. |
1312/06 |
147, 341, 7 CRLA Act |
Bajpur |
Untraceable |
13. |
455/08 |
307, 506, 147, 148 IPC |
Bajpur |
Innocent |
It is therefore manifest from the findings that Sukhdev Singh s/o Roor Singh adopted illegal means to obtain a fake ration card to obtain the Passport. In addition he did not disclose the factual position about the place of his residence and educational qualification. He also misstated his non involvement in criminal cases in Uttranchal. Accordingly he has committed criminal offence in wrongly obtaining the Passport from the Regional Passport Authority, Jalandhar. Prima facie a criminal case be lodged against him to bring him on production remand for investigation purposes under the Indian Penal Code and the Passport Act.
Subject:- Facts and circumstances into obtaining arm licences and passport by Sukhdev Singh Namdhari from Punjab.
Kindly refer to your order dated 28.11.2012 directing the undersigned to enquire into the above subject. The enquiry report (in 27 pages alongwith index) is placed below.
- For procuring arms licences from Punjab
Perusal of the report indicates that Sukhdev Singh Namdhari resorted to illegal means using fake residence proof to obtain arms licences. While 13 FIRs had been registered against him under serious sections of the IPC, he did not disclose these facts during his various applications for procuring/renewal of arms licences. More than that, Sukhdev Singh Namdhari obtained duplicate arms licences both from Amritsar and Roopnagar with a criminal intention to hoodwink the authorities on matters relating to the internal security of the nation.
In the year 2005, the District Magaistrate, Udham Singh Nagar revoked the licence of the Sukhdev Singh Namdhari finding him involved in misusing the licenced weapon (315 bore Rifle) for taking illegal possession of a disputed property. For some reason, the information for this was forwarded to the District Magistrate, Patiala which creates a doubt that Sukhdev Singh Namdhar may have more than 2 duplicate arms licences in his possession.
It is recommended that a criminal case be lodged against Sukhdev Singh Namdhari at the State Crime Police Station, Mohali and he be brought on production remand for investigation.
- Obtaining a passport from Punjab:
Sukhdev Singh Namdhari applied for a passport claiming to be a resident of village Janian in Jalandhar district on the basis of a fake ration card. He misstated in his application that no criminal cases were pending against him whereas in the year 2006 at the time of filing of the application for passport, as many as six cases were pending against him in Bazpur and Milk Khanam.
He committed a criminal offence in wrongly obtaining a passport from the Regional Passport Authority, Jalandhar. Prima-facie, a separate criminal case needs to be lodged against him to bring him on production remand for investigation purposes under the IPC and Passport Act.
P.S.H.
8.12.12.
Hon’ble Dy. C.M.
Taking cognizance of media reports regarding the issuance of arms license and passport to Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, an accused in the murder of Chadha brothers, Ponty Chadha and Hardeep Chadha, an enquiry is ordered into the facts and circumstances of the issuance of passport and arms licenses to Sukhdev Singh Namdhari from Punjab. The enquiry will be conducted by the Principal Secretary (Home) Sh. D.S. Bains
The Principal Secretary Home is advised to submit the enquiry report positively within a fortnight so as to prevent the issuance of arms licenses and fake verifications of unscrupulous and anti-social elements.
The Principal Secretary (Home) is also advised to suggest concrete measures to check the recurrence of such lapses on the part of State administration.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI 2012
PAKISTAN STORMS INTO SEMI FINAL
· PAKISTAN BEAT ITALY BY 60-20, SIERRA LEONE DEFEATED SCOTLAND BY 73-24 POINT DIFFERENCE
· IN WOMEN CATEGORY ENGLAND CRUSHED USA WITH THE MARGIN OF 50-28 POINTS
Chohla sahib (Tarn Taran)/Chandigarh, December 8:
The second nation after Iran, which secured place in Semi Final of 3rdWorld Cup Kabaddi 2012, is Pakistan, who storms into semis by defeating Italy with margin of 60-20 points. Three matches were played today at the Shri Guru Arjun Dev Stadium of Chohla Sahib in which Sierra Leone in men category and England in women category emerged victories apart from Pakistan. With the victory of England in the women category in Pool ‘B’ the situation become interesting as three teams in this Pool now rested at same footing by winning one game each.
Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister was the chief guest whereas Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, Education Minister and Mr. Ranjit Singh Brahmpura, Former Cabinet Minister Punjab were the guest of honor.
The thrilling moment of the day was the victory of heavy weight Pakistan over Italy. Pakistan gave extraordinary performance and got the thumping entry into the semi final by decisively beating Italy with an impressive margin of 60-20 points. Pakistan on its way to semi final played three matches and remained invincible. Pakistan’s raiders Safeek Butt, Vikas Butt and Akmal Doger scored 15, 12 and 9 points respectively whereas stoppers Sujad Doger, Mansa Gujar and Musharf Janjua bagged 5, 4, 4 and 3 points respectively.
In another match of men section Sierra Leone opened its account by defeating Scotland with the margin of 73-24 points. Raiders of Sierra Leone A. Buga and Sulieman Kunara got 11 points each and Hasan Kroma scored 8 points whereas its stopper William bagged 7 points.
Match in women category between England and USA got much applaud from the spectators as it was cut through battle for scoring each point, it ended up in the victory of England. British women Kabaddi team out smarten USA women Kabaddi brigade with the margin of 50-28 points. England’s raider Shellttidswal, D. Ford and Louis Redmand scored 6 point each while its stoppers Ashley Hunter and Rosy Heig got 6 and 5 points respectively. Although USA lost the match but its raider Guramrit Kaur had stolen the show by her daring and impressive performance who bagged 17 points.
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BADAL FORESEE PRESENT FARM CRISIS IF TIMELY UN-ADDRESSED COULD LEAD TO SOCIAL TURMOIL
- DEMANDS A TECHNOLOGY MISSION FOR DIVERSIFICATION OF AGRICULTURE WITH AN ALLOCATION OF RS.5000 CRORE
- THANKS PM FOR SANCTIONING BORLAUG INSTITUTE AND DMR
- PAU HONORS PM AND BADAL WITH DOCTOR OF SCIENCE (HONORIS CAUSA) DEGREE
- GOVERNOR SEEKS MORE FUNDS FOR R&D IN PAU
LUDHIANA DECEMBER 08:
Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today said that the present farm crisis, if un-attended forthwith could turn out to be a grave issue having serious implications likely to cause social turmoil and law & order problem in the country.
Showing deep concern over the plight of the Punjab farmers, Mr. Badal in his address on the Golden Jubilee Convocation here at PAU presided by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, said that they were totally demoralized due to heavy debt to the tune of Rs.35000 crore. He said that agriculture was a no longer a remunerative profession as it faced the crisis of slow growth, declining farm income and the dwindling the resources, as many small and marginal farmers had already left agriculture and their number gradually declined from 5 to 3 lakh.
Mr. Badal pointed out that now the fate of farmers was in the hands of Government of India as all the powers like fixing cost of agricultural inputs i.e. fertilizers, pesticides, diesel etc. and even the Minimum Support Price (MSP) was solely vested in it and states had hardly any say in these crucial decisions. He said that the farmers were totally demoralized as there was no encouragement to them from the Centre, except the power subsidy of nearly Rs.6000 crore being provided by the state government. "Even, then we are subjected to sharp criticism from all quarters for giving free electricity to the farmers whereas it is an acknowledged fact that the major countries like USA, Australia heavily subsidized on the agriculture to encourage the farmers", asserted Mr. Badal. He also impressed upon the GoI to provide adequate subsidy to the farmers to boost their morale and enhance farm productivity.
The Chief Minister lamented that the Centre has paid no heed to our repeated requests to grant package for recent drought like conditions in the state, despite this natural calamity our hard working farmers produced record yield in paddy even the heaviest shortfall in rains about 42 percent across the state. He said even a group of ministers led by the Union Agriculture Minister Mr. Sharad Pawar visited the Punjab and promised a package but it never came.
On the issue of promoting farm diversification in the state, the Chief Minister urged Dr. Manmohan Singh to immediately set up a a technology mission for 'Diversification of Agriculture with an allocation of Rs.5000 crore "Diversification Mission for the Green Revolution States" in Northern India on the lines of Rs.4000 crore already sanctioned under 'Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India'.
Lauding the enormous contribution of Punjab farmers in making our country not only self-reliant but surplus in food production, Mr. Badal recalled those unfortunate days when India faced acute shortage of food grains and was bagging from other countries. At that crucial juncture only the Punjabi farmers accepted the challenge to ensure country's food security. He however, said that this all had been achieved at a huge sacrifice of our natural assets land fertility and water in the national interest. Mr. Badal said that now it was a pay back time for Centre to acknowledge the services rendered by our farmers by giving them their share overdue since long.
Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister for sanctioning Borlaug Institute and the Directorate of Maize Research (DMR) to Punjab, Mr. Badal demanded a Center of Excellence for Research in Soyabean to be set up in the state to boost farm diversification in the big way. Besides, he also requested the Prime Minister to sanction another Center of Excellence for Research Fisheries in the state as fisheries had a vast scope to give a fillip to the allied farming in the state. Mr. Badal apprised the Prime Minister that the Punjab government had already hiked the state's contribution from Rs.103 crore to 270 crore approximately to the Punjab Agricultural University – the mother of the Green Revolution. He however, urged Dr. Singh that the Central government should also to provide liberal annual grant of Rs.100 crore for the university to intensify research in modern farm practices. Apart from this the Chief Minister also congratulated the Dr. Singh for being honored with Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa).
Earlier, the Chief Minister was awarded the Doctor of Science D.Sc (Honoris Causa) degree by the Punjab Governor and Chancellor of the University Mr. Shiv R. Patil alongwith three other recipients including the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Dr. Jaswant Singh Kanwar and Dr. RS Paroda both eminent farm scientists and researchers.
In his convocation address Punjab Governor and Chancellor of PAU, Mr Shivraj V. Patil,said that the Prime Minister has done his best to strengthen the economy of the country, and to see that the production in all fields, including agriculture, is increased.
The Governor said that, Dr. Prakash Singh Badal, the Chief Minister of Punjab, a senior politician of the country who could contribute towards the creation of harmony in the state of Punjab and its society, who could contribute towards the development of agriculture, by encouraging the farmers to use the land, the water, new varieties of seeds, fertilizers, insecticides and new knowledge, was the second honorable recipient of the doctorate. He said the Prime Minister and the Punjab Chief Minister have enhanced the prestige of the degrees and deserved all appreciation.
Punjab Governor said the land was limited and the water was not unlimited. But the knowledge was limitless which could help in all areas of human activities. He said, new sciences and technologies have appeared at the horizon of cosmos of knowledge. Genetic, electronic nano-sciences and technologies, ocean and space sciences and technologies, the communication science and technologies could help human beings to use the natural resources in the best possible manner. He said Educational institutions, universities, and national laboratories could play a significant role in discovering new knowledge, new sciences, and new technologies. While the knowledge acquired in the past should be protected, preserved and used, the new knowledge only can help it to do more effective and relevant in future. "Let us hope that this university would traverse in this direction and remain as it has been up to this time. Nothing is as effective and powerful as knowledge can be. So, all policies and efforts should be put in the exercise of acquiring it, separately and also in a co-operative manner, by the governments, enterprises and individuals", said Mr. Patil.
The Punjab Governor further said that research and development should be given more importance, funds and all other things needed for its sources. He said the new knowledge and technologies discovered and developed should reach the farmers and other users. Extension was something which needed more attention and facilities. It can be done in a better manner by using the print and electronic media and adopting new methods of communication. He said existing channels could be hired and used. Transponders on the satellite can be dedicated for this activity. He said in future dedicated satellites can be launched and provided to take knowledge to the students, farmers, individualists and other users also.
Congratulating all those who have been connected to the activities of the university in the last fifty years and wishing all the best in the years to come, Mr Patil said that the Golden jubilee gives the University, occasion to take stock of what it has done in the past, and to plan and decide as to what it would do in the next fifty years.
The Chancellor further said that Dr. R.S. Paroda, former Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, Dr. J.S. Kanwar, Former Deputy Director General, ICRISAT, Hyderabad, are the well known scientists, administrators and experts, who have added to the fund of new knowledge and provided new norms for better administration and cooperation between the farmers, the scientists, industrialists and governments. He said the university has conferred the doctorates on them, to indicate that their talents and knowledge is respected by it.
Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Mr. Manish Tiwari and Vice Chancellor PAU Dr. Baldev Singh Dhillon was also present on the occasion.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI 2012
NATIONAL ANTI DOPE AGENCY COLLECTS SAMPLES OF 81 PLAYERS FOR DOPE TEST: MALUKA
- SAMPLES BE TESTED IN LABORATORIES RECOGNIZED BY WADA
- INDIAN PLAYERS GIVES SAMPLES FOR SECOND DOPE TEST
Chandigarh, December 8:
In an abrupt and surprise action, the teams of National Anti Dope Agency (NADA) collected samples of 81 players belongs to all the teams participating in 3rd World Cup Kabaddi 2012. The teams of NADA acted swiftly by serving a short notice and collected all the samples on a single day on the sidelines of league matches being played at Rupnagar, yesterday. It was disclosed by Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, Senior Vice Chairman, Organizing Committee of 3rd World Cup Kabaddi 2012.
Mr. Maluka said that the Indian Kabaddi players (both Men and Women) gave samples for the second dope test, as their first dope test was conducted during the trails. He said that the teams of NADA yesterday served a short time notice to the organizing committee of the World Cup to summon the rest of teams at Rupnagar so that their samples for the dope test could be collected.
He further said that the NADA team randomly selected minimum 4 or 5 players of each Men team and 2 players of each Women team for the samples. “The samples would be tested in the laboratories duly recognized by WADA”, Mr. Maluka added. He said that the samples for the dope test for the rest of players would also be collected in the due course of time during the 3rd World Cup Kabaddi 2012.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI 2012
FAZILKA WOULD GET ENTRY IN INTERNATIONAL KABBADI MAP TOMORROW
· IN WOMEN CATEGORY INDIA TO TAKE ON CANADA AND ENGLAND WOULD BE UP AGAINST MALAYSIA
· IN MEN SECTION CANADA AND NORWAY WOULD LOCK HORNS FOR ENTRY IN SEMIS
Chandigarh, December 8:
It would be an exciting moments for the locals of the Fazilka when they would enjoy the international Kabaddi players taking on each other. Fazilka got an entry into the international kabbadi map as it is hosting league matches of the 3rd world cup Kabbadi for the first time. Three matches would be played tomorrow in Fazilka at M.R. Government College’s Stadium.
In the first match Canada and Norway would lock their horns to get a berth in Semis. The rest of two matches would be played in Women section. England team would showcase their versatility and strength against the fresher Malaysia whereas second match of Women section would be played between World Champion India and Canada.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI
PUNJAB TO MAKE CONCERTED EFFORTS FOR INCLUSION OF MORE PUNJABI PLAYERS IN NATIONAL TEAMS- SUKHBIR SINGH BADAL
· RUPNAGAR TO HAVE ONE ULTRAMODERN FLOODLIT STADIUM
· FIRST MAJOR UPSET IN 3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI AS IRAN STORMS INTO SEMI FINALS BY DEFEATING USA
· ARGENTINA BEATS KENYA BY 55-42 POINTS IN A HARD FOUGHT MATCH
· MALAYSIAN TEAM TROUNCES USA IN WOMEN’S CATEGORY BY 47-18 POINTS
Rupnagar/Chandigarh, December 7:
The Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal today said that the state sports department is all set to organize special camps for various sports like Football, Volleyball, Wrestling, Hockey and Athletics to ensure inclusion of Punjabi players in National teams representing country in international events.
Addressing a mammoth gathering of Kabaddi fans thronged local Nehru Stadium to witness Kabaddi matches of 3rd world cup kabaddi, Mr. Badal said that the SAD-BJP government was fully committed to encourage sports in a big way to channelize the youth energy for sports thereby saving them from falling prey to drugs. He said that the state government has already implemented a sports policy aimed to create world class sports infrastructure besides taking number of initiative for the welfare of sports person. He said that the special camps would be organized under the supervision of expert coaches and former renowned players to increase the representation of Punjabi players in various national teams. He said that the state government had already constructed/renovated 14 multipurpose/hockey stadiums at the cost of Rs.200 crore and announced to construct a world class floodlit stadium in Rupnagar to give a big boost to the sports activities in the area. He said that he was overwhelmed by the encouraging response to the Kabaddi as more and more countries were vying for taking part in world cup Kabaddi. He said that his top most priority was to include Kabaddi in Common Wealth and Asian Games before making a claim for Olympic and he was quite confident that this target would be achieved with in next 6 years. He said that the prize money for women’s world cup Kabaddi would be further increased next year as more and more countries were coming forward to become the part of this sport.
Earlier, Iran scripted the first major upset of 3rd world cup Kabaddi by defeating USA with a margin of 45-41 points and became the first team to qualify for semi finals. At the end of first half, both the teams were on the same footing with 21-21 points. Iran’s raider Mustafa Hussein scored, Syan got 7 points, whereas its stopper Ali Raza and Asgar Aizm bagged 5 and 3 points respectively. USA’s raider Inderdeep Singh, Baljinder Singh, Kanwar Sandh clinched 16, 5 and 3 points respectively, whereas its stopper Jaskaran, Sandeep Singh and Kulwinder Singh got 4, 3 and 2 points respectively.
The first match of the day in Pool ‘D’ was played between Argentina and Kenya. Punjab Health Minister, Mr. Madan Mohan Mittal inaugurated the match by having introduction with the Players. Argentina beat Kenya with the margin of 55-42 and registered its first victory in the World Cup. At the end of first half, Argentina was leading with the difference of 28-21 points. Argentina’s raiders Yuri Mair, Alexandro and Evan got 17, 11 and 6 points respectively, whereas its stoppers Kristiyan and Sebba got 6 and 4 points respectively.
The second match in the women category was played between USA and Malaysia. Mr. Mittal and Dr. Daljeet Singh Cheema had introduction with the players. Match was won by Malaysia with the difference of 47-18. USA’s team was leading at the end of first half with 23-9, but Malaysia’s team played splendid game in the second half and embraced the victory. Malaysia’s raider Manpreet Kaur, Parmajit Kaur and Amandeep Kaur scored 9, 8 and 8 points respectively, whereas its stoppers Mandeep Kaur, Rekha and Liza got 10, 7 and 3 points respectively. USA’s raider Guramrit Kaur scored 9 points whereas stopper Meena Devi and Babli Devi bagged 3 and 2 points respectively.
Prominent amongst other who were present on the occasion included Mr. Madan Mohan Mittal, Punjab Health Minister, Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, MLA, Mr. Pargat Singh, MLA, Mrs. Satwant Kaur Sandhu, Former Minister, Mr. Amarjit Singh Chawla, Member SGPC, Mr. Amarjit Singh Satyal, President Municipal Council, Mr. Shivdular Singh Dhillon, Director Sports, Mr. Paramjit Singh Gill, IG Patiala Zone, Deputy Commissioner Mr. Pardeep Aggarwal and SSP Mr. Inder Mohan Singh.
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CAPTAIN, JAKHAR SHOULD ASK SONIA TO RESIGN- MAJITHIA
“CONGRESS BIGGEST PARKING LOT FOR CRIMINALS”
Chandigarh, December 7: Punjab Revenue Minister & President of the Youth Akali Dal today strongly hit out at the Congress and its leadership accusing the party of being a parking lot for criminals and hooligans.
Reacting sharply to Capt. Amarinder Singh’s statement accusing him of patronizing criminals and rewarding them with party posts, Mr. Majithia said that Capt. and the Congress party should self introspect and they will see for themselves the kind of patronage the Congress party had given to criminal elements. He said that he did not need advice and sermons from a person who has brought the worst kind of morals and ethics into politics. Hitting out at Capt. Amarinder, Mr. Majithia said, “You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips”. He advised Capt. to first set his own house in order and then go out and preach.
Commenting on CLP leader Sunil Jakhar’s demand seeking the CM’s resignation on the murder of ASI Ravinder Pal Singh, Mr. Majithia said that it was the most unfortunate and sad incident which we condemn in the strongest possible term and that the entire government was with Ravinder Pal’s family. He said that the police officer who had failed in his duty has been dismissed from service and the persons who had committed such a heinous and cowardly act shall be punished and an example shall be set so that such acts never happen in future. He further said that Jakhar first go and seek Sonia Gandhi’s resignation for patronizing and rewarding people and families with criminal records. Like Vinod Sharma (Manu Sharma’s father),Gurkirat Kotli, Vithal Radadia Congress MP from Gujrat, Sushil Sharma the then Youth Congress President who brutally murdered his wife Naina Sahni. Manu Sharma who shot dead an innocent girl without any provocation just for the fact that she refused him a drink in Delhi and Gurkirat Kotli who brought shame and disgrace to the country by allegedly molesting French National who had come to visit India where our tradition and culture teach us that guests should be treated as gods.
The hands of Congress leaders and of the family of Mrs Sonia Gandhi are coloured with the blood of innocent Sikhs who were brutally killed by mobs led by Congress leaders Sajjan Kumar and Jagdish Tytler in 1984 in Delhi. All these leaders have been rewarded with important positions in the Congress party. “Let Mr. Jakhar first ask Sonia Gandhi to resign and then come and talk to us”, said Mr. Majithia. He advised both Capt. and Jakhar to practice what they preach. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, Mr. Majithia said, “An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching”.
Mr. Majithia further said that the leadership of Congress party instead of playing the role of constructive opposition is trying to vitiate the atmosphere of the state by giving baseless and false statements. He said that though he had been in politics long enough to expect criticism and hostility from political opponents but he wondered if these two leaders will ever grow up and start saying things which actually means something.
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USA KABADDI TEAM MANAGEMENT CALLS ON SPEAKER ATWAL
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 7:
The delegation of USA Kabaddi Team Management today called on Dr. Charnjit Singh Atwal, Speaker, Punjab Legislative Assembly under the leadership of Mr. Harinder Singh Harry Gill, Chairman, USA Unit of Shiromani Akali Dal.
The management of USA Kabaddi Team expressed their gratitude to Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal for showing an overwhelming interest in the sport and for his efforts towards elevating the mother game of Punjabis at the International level. They were highly thankful to the Punjab Government for all the support and arrangements. The manager of USA Kabaddi team apprised Dr. Atwal about their forthcoming encounters in the 3rd World Cup Kabbadi. The delegation was hopeful of the capacity of USA Kabaddi Team and fully assured of a medal in the tournament.
Dr. Charnjit Singh Atwal, while congratulating USA Kabaddi Team Management, threw light on the facilities being provided to the players by the Punjab Government. Mr. Harry Gill also apprised Dr. Atwal about the programs they are executing in USA to strengthen the Party.
The other members of delegation were Mr. Viney Vohra, Vice Chairman, Youth Wing of Shiromani Akali Dal (USA) and Mr. Jaswant Chahal & Mr. Garry Chahal, both Administrative Officers in the American Kabaddi Team.
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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ISSUES DETAILED GUIDELINES TO CHECK PHYSICAL HARASSMENT AND EMOTIONAL TORTURE OF LADY TEACHERS-MALUKA
Chandigarh, December 7: The Education department has issued detailed guidelines to all schools and District Education Officers to take preemptive steps to check physical harassment or emotional torture of teachers working in various schools especially in remote rural areas.
Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, Education Minister said that the department has issued a detailed circular, as in the education department large number of female teachers have to work in schools located in remote rural areas especially as single teacher in primary schools. He said that it becomes our added responsibility to check physical harassment or emotional torture of such teachers and such incidents have to be tackled with iron hand. Instructions have been issued that in remote rural villages efforts should be made not to post lady teachers in such schools and priority should be give to male teachers for such postings. He said that if in a village primary school, single lady teacher was posted, it should be located in Aanganwari Center and if such schools were away from Aanganwari Centers, village Panchayat should be requested to shift the school to a suitable location. The instructions have said that lady teacher should not be asked to sit in the office in the odd hours before or after school timings for filling reports. It has been suggested that it should be ensured that no single lady teacher be posted in such school where all male teachers were working. It should also be ensured that members of management committees or panchayats do not pass any objectionable comments on lady teachers and at the time of time of closing of school principal and school management would exercise vigil that outside youth did not harass lady teachers by passing comments.
The Education Minister said that it has been noticed that Block Resource Person or District Resource Persons do harass lady teachers during their inspections. He said that whenever BRP or DRP visits a school, he should be made to sign on visitor book otherwise it would be considered that he had visited the school with objectionable intent.
Advising lady teachers to immediate report any case of physical or mental assault to respective inspection team, block primary officer, District Education Officer or headquarter and in no case such acts should be tolerated. He said that tolerating such acts would further boost the morale such elements.
Director General School Education, Mr. Kahan Singh Pannu, said that all Block Primary Education Officers have been asked to appoint one lady as nodal officer, who would listen to the grievances of lady teachers and note these plaints on register. After getting such complaints of physical or mental harassment, she would reported to DEO or DGSE on email and a five member committee would be constituted with minimum three lady members to probe such complaints. The office of DGSE has already a sexual harassment committee. The DGSE advised BPEOs and DEOs to report such cases with police and get such elements arrested immediately. The instructions have given details of various sections of IPC that could be invoked according to the facts of the case.
All schools and authorities have been instructed to ensure compliance of these instructions so that no lady teacher could be victimized physically or mentally.
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BADAL URGES PM TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE UP THE MATTER OF DEMOLITION OF SRI RAM PIR MANDIR WITH PAK GOVERNMENT
CHANDIGARH DECEMBER 7:
Taking cognizance of the media reports regarding the demolition of Sri Ram Pir Mandir at Soldier Bazaar, Karachi in Pakistan by certain miscreants, the Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today urged the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to immediately take up this issue at the appropriate level with Pakistan authorities.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Mr. Badal said the sentiments of the Hindu community have been gravely hurt due to this unfortunate incident and thus the violence erupted against Hindus in Pakistan by some mischievous elements.
The Chief Minister sought personal intervention of Dr. Singh to take up this matter with the Government of Pakistan so as to ensure that necessary legal action be initiated by it against these acts of vandalism and violence and to provide security of the life and faith to the Hindus, Sikhs and other minorities in Pakistan.
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CONCRETE LANES IN ALL 12673 VILLAGES IN NEXT FIVE YEARS-SUKHBIR
· FINE TUNES RS. 29781 CRORE PLAN FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF ALL VILLAGES
· SMALL BORE SEWERAGE NETWORK , CONCRETE PAVEMENTS, RENOVATED PONDS SET TO FACELIFT ALL VILLAGES
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 7: The Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal today fine-tuned an ambitious Rs. 29781.55 crore plan for time bound integrated development of all 12673 villages within next five years.
Accompanied by Mr. Surjit Singh Rakhra, Rural Development and Panchayats Minister and Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Revenue Minister, Mr. Badal today fine-tuned the ambitious program drawn up by the department that included underground small bore size sewerage system, concrete lanes and pavements, surface drains, cleaning and renovation of village ponds, construction and renovation of ‘Panchayat Ghars’ besides strengthening the existing assets of Panchayats. Mr. Badal said that SAD-BJP Government was committed to improve quality of life in Rural Areas to check growing migration of Rural People to Urban Areas. He said that his focus was targeting development for the benefit of deprived population including marginal farmers, landless labourers besides Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. He said that this plan has been drawn up for focused approach encompassing development of physical and economic infrastructure ensuring accelerated delivery of quality services in Rural Areas besides guiding their development to next state of integrated development. He said that this plan and envisaged provision of concrete streets up to Firnis, provision of low costs small bore size sewerage system in every village and renovation and rejuvenation of village ponds. He said that 62.51% of population of Punjab estimating 2,77,04,236 were living in rural areas and all 12673 villages in 145 blocks have been divided into five phases and integrated development of one village would be ensured in one go.
Mr. Rakhra participating in the meeting informed that according to the initial estimation on the basis of state-wide survey conducted by the department, it has been calculated that Rs. 13680000 per village would be required for small bore size sewerage system, whereas Rs. 6840000 per village would be needed for making all lanes of villages with concrete and providing surface drains. He said that as per estimated drawn by the department Rs. 2.35 crore would be required for every village of the state and 12673 villages would be covered at the cost of Rs. 29781.55 crore.
Stressing upon the need for fine tuning the estimates of Rural Development Department from a professional infrastructure company, Mr. Badal suggested that expert civil engineers be associated to recheck the estimates in select blocks and services of private infrastructure companies be utilised for laying concrete lanes with the help of premix automatic concrete plants to ensure total quality control of the project.
Emphasising the need for financial and performance audit of every village panchayat after every six months, Mr. Badal asked Mr. Satish Chandra, Principal Secretary Finance to tie up with professional audit companies and submit the proposal within 30 days. He said that the suggestion of hiring charted companies and consultants could also be studied by department.
The meeting also discussed the projects being executed under NABARD, BRGF, BADP, Kandi Area Development Program, NREGA, Total Sanitation Campaign, NRI Mission Program, MPLAD Program, One Time Additional Central Assistance Program and World Bank Aided Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project.
The meeting also discussed the funding pattern of this ambitious Rural Development Project besides phasing of the project in five years. The flow of funds for every village was worked out in the meeting. Prominent amongst those present in the meeting included Mr. Satish Chandra, Principal Secretary Finance and Planning, Mr. Mandeep Singh Sandhu, Principal Secretary Rural Development, Mr. Balwinder Singh Multani, Director Rural Devlopment and Panchayats, Mr. Manvesh Singh Sidhu, Mr. Ajay Kumar Mahajan (both Special Principal Secretaries to Deputy CM).
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BADAL SALUTES THE MARTYRS, BRAVE SERVING & EX-SERVICEMEN FOR THEIR VALOUR ON THE FLAG DAY
- MEMBERS OF EX-SERVICEMEN SANIK WING OF SHIROMANI AKALI DAL (BADAL) ALSO PINS ARMED FORCES FLAG ON CM
CHANDIGARH DECEMBER 7:
On the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day 2012, Director Sainik Welfare Punjab Brig.(Retd.) Manjit Singh today pinned Armed Forces Flag on the Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal here at CM’s residence. Principal Secretary Sainik Welfare Mr. G Vajralingam was also present on the occasion.
A five member team of Ex-servicemen Sanik wing of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) led by its National President Er. Gurjinder Singh Sidhu also pinned Armed Forces Flag on the Mr. Badal to mark the occasion.
Paying befitting tributes to the martyrs and brave soldiers of our country on the Flag Day, Mr. Badal said that this historic day gave us an opportunity to re-affirm our solidarity with the Armed Forces and to recognize the Services of Ex-servicemen. He also called upon the people to salute the martyrs for their supreme sacrifice and courage, besides contribute voluntarily and generously towards the Flag Day Fund, which would be utilised for the noble cause of the rehabilitation of war widows, disabled defence personnel and Ex-servicemen. He further said that it was a humble contribution and token of respect towards the outstanding services rendered by our valiant soldiers who zealously guarded our borders around the clock.
On this occasion Mr. Badal also released a Compendium on welfare schemes of state and Centre government for ex-servicemen, widows and their wards.
Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. SK Sandhu, senior Vice president Ex-servicemen Sainik wing of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) Capt. Gurmeet Singh, Col. BS Brar, Col. HPS Gill, Capt. Ajit Singh, Subedar Dharam Singh and Mr. Amrik Singh.
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ATWAL APPEALS FOREIGN DIGNITARIES AND OTHERS TO VISIT DR. AMBEDKAR’S DEATH MEMORIAL AT NEW DELHI
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 7:
Dr. Charnjit Singh Atwal, Speaker, Punjab Legislative Assembly made an impassionate appeal to the all foreign visiting dignitaries to India and others to visit and pay homage to Death Memorial (Pre-Nirwan Sathal) of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at New Delhi during their visit to India.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 3rd National Conference of Dalit Organizations (NACDOR) in FICCI-Auditorium at New Delhi and terming USA President Barak Obama’s philosophy similar to that of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s, Dr. Atwal said, “Mr. Barak Obama came out of the same University with the same degree 70 years later, with the same Mantra on his lips-'Change”, the philosophy which Dr. Ambedkar adopted during his study in the same University in 1913.” It seemed that the philosophy and outlook of Mr. Obama is identical to the ideas of Dr. Ambedkar, which he preached throughout his life, he added by saying that both the leaders had similar concern and pain for the upliftment of the downtrodden sections of the society and they are more vocal and courageous to express their views openly. He further said that both the leaders were deeply inspired by the philosophy of Abraham Lincoln.
He said that it is for us to learn that nurturing such thoughts requires knowledge and knowledge has no short cuts. Let us rise and stand to the call of time and educate ourselves to follow the Pugmarks of our great leader Dr. Ambedkar, who enshrined his name in golden letters in the history of India through his literary prowess by providing us the Constitution.
This historic conference was attended by delegates from all over India including various high dignitaries along with Mr. Lewis George Arsenault, Country Head UNICEF, (India), Mr. Musa Mohammed, Country Director, CARE, (India) and Mr. Ashok Bharti, Chairman NACDOR.
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BJP- it is the duty of the Central Government to give profitable price of the crops to the producers and at the same time to provide Atta and Dal to the needy poor people living below the poverty line in the country as being supplied by the SAD-BJP Government of Punjab.
Ludhiana, December 04, 2012:
National Secretary BJP Kisan Morcha and Incharge Jammu and Kashmir Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal said that it is the duty of the Central Government to give profitable price of the crops to the producers and at the same time to provide Atta and Dal to the needy poor people living below the poverty line in the country as being supplied by the SAD-BJP Government of Punjab.
The minimum support price for wheat for the coming rabi crop should be Rupees 2100/ per quintal and not Rupees 1285/- as decided by the Central Government’ Advisory Body on farm pricing policy , says Grewal.
He further said that the UPA Government at the Centre has been adopting anti farmers policy since its inception. Recently this Government has raised the price of diesel being used by the farmers frequently in order to get good return . The members of the farming community of the country had to purchase daily need items/ goods at much higher prices than the previous years . It is a cruel joke with the farmers of the country to compel them to sell their produce at the last year fixed price , which was also too meager
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CASTE DIVIDE IS WIDENING INSTEAD OF NARROWING DOWN: ATWAL
- DELIVERED LECTURE AT THE 3RD NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF DALIT ORGANIZATIONS
NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 6:
“Instead of narrowing down, the caste and class divide is widening day by day. It is a sensitive issue, which is ruthlessly being handled by insensitive people, who don’t want this gap to be filled for their own selfish interests.” These views were expressed by Dr. Charnjit Singh Atwal, Speaker Punjab Legislative Assembly while addressing the 3rd National Conference of Dalit Organizations (NACDORs) at FICCI Auditorium, New Delhi.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Atwal said that there is need to educate not only our own kith and kin but to educate the masses so as to bring a revolutionary transformation in the society, which has been a victim of this devilish divide. To achieve this we have to lay special emphasis on the primary education, which is the basis of formulating a strong base of the society and without primary education no nation can think of becoming great, he added.
He further said, “Although a lot is being done to provide free primary education through various government programs and schemes, however, many difficulties are being faced to enforce them effectively due to economic disparity and social conditions of the weaker sections of the society. He said that due to shortage of resources and lack of political will, this system suffers from massive gaps including shortage of infrastructure, high pupil to teacher ratio and poor levels of teacher training. He said that I appeal to all government agencies, NGOs, NRIs and big business houses to extend their whole hearted support for the effective implementation of primary education especially to the weaker sections of the society.
Mr. Atwal said that we need to participate in the social processes and activate ourselves for our social economic and political development for which we have gathered here today. He further said that the basic idea behind the reservation policy was to provide proportionate representation to the people who had long been deprived, suppressed and victimized by the caste and class ridden society, but these job quotas and reservations are facing a great opposition socially as well as politically. Dalits, which form about one fourth of India's population, and make 4 per cent of the world's population have the poorest socio- economic human development indicators. They also pose a daunting developmental challenges and that is why all the efforts have failed to bridge the gap between the socially excluded dalits and the others in the society. Socially excluded dalit communities are least able to participate in developmental processes and are not considered accountable as others.
Mr. Lewis George Arsenault, Country Head, UNICEF (India), Mr. Musa Mohammed, Country Director, CARE (India) and Mr. Ashok Bharti, Chairman, NACDOR and other dignitaries have also spoke on the occasion.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI 2012
INDIA AND CANADA REGISTERED IMPRESSIVE VICTORIES
· IN MEN’S CATEGORY CANADA OUTSHINES NEW ZEALAND BY 62-31 POINTS AND INDIA THRUSH AFGHANISTAN BY 73-24
· IN WOMEN’S CATEGORY INDIA THRUSH DENMARK BY 60-17 AND USA OUTCLASS TURKMENISTAN BY 44-27 POINTS
Sangrur/Chandigarh, December 6:
Four league matches were played at the War Hero Stadium of Sangrur in which India and Canada registered impressive victories over their opponents whereas Canada outclassed New Zealand. Two women league matches were also played in which India thrushed Denmark by 60—17 points and USA registered victory over Turkmenistan by a margin of 44-27 points.
Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister Punjab came down to see the matches as a Chief Guest whereas Mr. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Member Parliament formally inaugurate the first match of the day by having introduction with the teams of Canada and New Zealand. Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Finance Minister Punjab and Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, Education Minister were also participated in the event as guest of Honours.
The first match was played between the teams of Canada and New Zealand in which Canada defeated New Zealand by 62-31 points. At the end of the half time Canada team was leading by a margin of 32-19 points. Canada’s raiders Laddi Parasrampur, Ravi Sarai and Tejinder Singh Terry Purewal scored 10, 7 and 6 points respectively whereas its stoppers Daljinder and Sere Malleana got 5 points each. New Zealand’s raider Manjot Singh and Dilawar Singh got 6 & 5 points respectively whereas stopper Sukha Raju clinched 5 points.
In women’s category first battle was between the India and Denmark which was inaugurated by Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister by having introduction with the players. Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa was accompanying Deputy Chief Minister. The match was easily won by the Indian women Kabaddi team by an impressive margin of 60-17 points. At the end of first half India team was leading by a margin of 39-5 points. India’s raiders Priyanka and Kulwinder Kaur scored 6 points each whereas Sukhwinder Kaur got 5 points. India’s stoppers Anu Rani, Jatinder Kaur, Mandeep Kaur and Mukhdi were successful in getting 7, 6, 4 & 4 points respectively.
The 3rd match of the day was between women Kabaddi teams of America and Turkmenistan in which America won the match by a margin of 44-27 points. At the end of first half America team was leading with the difference of 21-16 points. American raiders Liana scored 14 whereas Guramrit Kaur scored 13 points. American stoppers Meena Devi & Nathalia got 6 & 4 points respectively. Turkmenistan raider Adureva & Kuzmina scored 7 & 6 points respectively whereas its stoppers Lavova & Ovazova scored 4 & 2 points respectively.
The last match of the day was played between host Indian men Kabaddi team and Afghanistan. India outshined Afghanistan by a margin of 73-24 points. At the end of first half Indian team was leading by 37-11 points. Indian raiders Gurwinder Singh Kahlwan, Malwinder Singh & Ekam Hathor scored 8, 7 & 7 points respectively whereas other raiders Manminder Sra, Sukhbir Singh Sarawan, Sukhi Lakhanke Padha and Gurlal Ghanour scored 5, 5, 4 & 3 points respectively. India’s stoppers Gopi Manki, Yad Kotli, Ekam Hathor & Pala Jalalpur got 4 points each. Indian players gave all round performances. Some of the players performed the role of raiders as well as stoppers. Afghanistan’s raiders Saifullaha Ahmani, Abdul Karim & Nasir Ahmed scored 7, 4 & 3 points respectively whereas stoppers Sakhizada got 1 point only.
Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included Mr. Parkash Chand Garg & Mr. Balbir Singh Ghunas (both CPS), Mr. Iqbal Singh Jhunda, MLA, Mr. Gobind Singh Longowal, Former Minister, Mr. Darbara Singh Guru, In Charge Bhadour Constituency, Mr. Paramjit Singh Sidhwan, Akali leader, Mr. Rajinder Singh Kanjala, Mr. Kumar Rahul, Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Paramjit Singh Gill, IG and Mr. Harcharan Singh Bhullar, SSP.
PUNJAB TO ENACT TWO NEW LAWS FOR NRIs IN VIDHAN SABHA SESSION-MAJITHIA
· ORDERS TO GIVE PRIORITY TO THE CASES OF NRIs PENDING IN REVENUE COURTS
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 6: The Punjab Government is all set to enact two new laws for the welfare of NRIs including ‘Compulsory Registration of Marriage Act’ and ‘Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act’ and the both acts would be passed in the ensuing Vidhan Sabha session.
Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Minister for NRIs Affairs, disclosing this in a high-level meeting said that to save the youngsters of the state from the illegal network of unauthorized travel agents, the newly formed ‘Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Bill’ would be produced in the ensuing Vidhan Sabha session. He said that after enactment of the Act, the travel agents would have to register themselves with the competent authority of Punjab Government. He said that Punjab would be the first state in the country, which would introduce such a stringent law against the illegal practices of unauthorized travel agents. He said that the new act would encourage the youngsters to go abroad through a proper and legal channel.
Informing about the second proposed law namely ‘Compulsory Registration of Marriage Act’, which would also be brought in the ensuing Vidhan Sabha session, Mr. Majithia said that this first of its own kind law would also tighten the noose of grooms against fraud marriages as it would be mandatory for NRIs to register their marriage with the Registrar of Marriages along with their full details of abroad and their address in India.
Mr. Majithia, who is also holding the portfolio of Revenue Minister, Punjab said that Punjab Government was fully committed to resolve the long pending property disputes of NRIs and the state has taken several initiatives in this regard. He said that fresh orders have also been issued to all the Revenue Courts to redress the cases pertaining to NRIs on priority basis to save the precious time and energy of NRIs.
Prominent amongst those were present in the meeting included Mr. Daljeet Singh Cheema, Mr. Pargat Singh, both MLAs, Mr. S.K.Sandhu, Principal Secretary to CM, Mr. D.S. Bains, Secretary Home, Mr. S.S. Channi, Principal Secretary NRI Affairs, Mr. N.S. Kang, Financial Commissioner Revenue, Mr. S. R. Ladhar, Divisional Commissioner Jalandhar, Mr. Anurag Verma, Divisional Commissioner, Roop Nagar, Mr. B. Purushartha, Commissioner NRI Affairs, Mr. Manvesh Singh Sidhu, Special Principal Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Priyank Bharti, Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar, Mrs. Alak Nanda Dyal, Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala, Mr. Harcharan Bains, Media Advisor to CM and Mr. D.S. Mangat, Director Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab.
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THIRD SESSION OF 14TH PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA ON DECEMBER 17
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 6:
The third session of 14th Vidhan Sabha has been summoned on December 17, 2012. Disclosing this here today, Mr. Ved Parkash, Secretary, Punjab Vidhan Sabha said that the Governor of Punjab has summoned third session on Monday at Punjab Vidhan Sabha hall, Vidhan Bhawan at 2.00 pm.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI 2012
INTRODUCTION OF KABADDI IN ASIAN AND OLYMPIC GAMES IS ON THE ANVIL: DHINDSA
· MALUKA FELICITATES PARMINDER SINGH DHINDSA FOR BECOMING VICE PRESIDENT OF INDIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
SANGRUR/CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 6:
“We are working relentlessly for getting the mother game of Punjabis, Kabaddi introduced in Asian and Olympic games. The first step would be to introduce Kabaddi in the national games.” It was stated by Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa, who has recently been elected as the Vice President of the Indian Olympics Committee (IOC). Mr. Dhindsa was here at War Heroes Stadium to enjoy the Kabaddi matches.
Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, President, Punjab Kabaddi Association (PKA) and Senior Vice President, Administrative Committee of 3rd World Cup Kabaddi-2012 gave his heartfelt wishes to Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa for his selection as the Vice Chairman of IOC. Mr. Maluka expressed hope that now Kabaddi could easily be elevated at the national and the international platform.
It was Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa’s first visit to Sangrur, after his election as Vice President of IOC. Apart from Mr. Maluka, Mr. Parkash Chand Garg, CPS and Mr. Paramjeet Singh SIdhwan, Senior Akali leader extended warm welcome and congratulation to the Finance Minster Mr. Dhindsa.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI 2012
INDIAN WOMEN KABADDI CONTINGENT TOO CLEARS DOPE TEST
· ONE MEN KABADDI PLAYER, OUT OF REMAINING TWO, ALSO PASS THE DOPE TEST
SANGRUR/CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 6:
The Indian Women Kabaddi brigade, consisting of 19 players, cleared the dope test whereas out of remaining two men kabaddi player, one player also passed this test. It was disclosed by Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, President, Punjab Kabaddi Association (PKA) and Senior Vice Chairman, Administrative Committee of 3rd World Cup Kabaddi-2012.
Divulging the details of the dope test, Mr. Maluka said that the samples of 27 men Kabaddi players of India were taken for dope test, the result of 25 players have been announced a day earlier. “It is matter of Pride and great relief for India that all the Indian Kabaddi Players including Men and Women cleared the dope test”, he added by saying that the result of only one men player is awaiting.
PKA President said that it was the decision of Deputy Chief Minister, Punjab that only those players would be allowed to play in Indian team, who would clear the dope test. Working on this resolution of Punjab Government, the samples of Indian men and women Kabaddi players were taken for the dope test, he added. Mr. Maluka further said that the dope test regime would be strictly implemented on rest of the sports in Punjab so as to realize the motto of this World Cup Kabaddi-2012, “Kabaddi Nu haan, Nasheyaan Nu Naah” (Yes to Kabaddi, No to Drugs), in true spirit.
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PUNJAB CM APPOINTS 3 MEMBERS OF STATE COMMISSION FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS
CHANDIGARH DECEMBER 06:
On the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted under the chairmanship of Social Security, Development of Women & Child Mr. Madan Mohan Mittal, the Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today appointed three members of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that Mr. Badal cleared the file to this effect thereby appointing Dr. Jaswinder Singh, Mr. Suresh Kalia and Smt. Sheela Devi as the members of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
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BADAL CONDOLES THE SAD DEMISE OF RAVINDERPAL SINGH
NOBODY TO BE ALLOWED TO TAKE LAW IN HIS OWN HANDS- CM
CHANDIGARH DECEMBER 6:
Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Assistant Sub Inspector Mr. Ravinderpal Singh who was shot dead by the miscreants in a firing incident at Chheharta in Amritsar district on Wednesday.
Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the CMO said that, the Chief Minister has already directed the Information Public Relations & Revenue Minister Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia along with DGP Mr. Sumedh Singh Saini to visit the bereaved family and share condolences with them in this hour of crisis. Mr. Badal categorically said that nobody would be allowed to take law in his own hands, whosoever high or influential he may be.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also directed the Commissioner Police Amritsar to probe into the entire matter to ascertain the circumstances which led to this unfortunate incident and also to fix responsibility of the delinquent officials. Mr. Badal asked the DGP to ensure exemplary punishment to perpetrators of this crime as per the law of the land.
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ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY BE
OBSERVED ON 7TH DECEMBER
Chandigarh, December 6: Armed forces Flag Day would be observed on 7th December, 2012 to pay tributes to all those known and un-known soldiers who sacrificed their lives guarding the frontiers of our country.
According to an official spokesman this day is observed to salute the velour of Soldiers both serving and veterans, who fought for unity and integrity & sovereignty.
'TODAY IS FLAG DAY LET US HELP THE FAMILIES OF OUR BRAVE MARTYRS'
SURVEY ON OUT-OF-SCHOOL-YOUTH BE CONCLUDED TILL DECEMBER 22: MALUKA
- PUNJAB GOVERNMENT TO WORK TIRELESSLY TO BRING ALL OUT-OF-SCHOOL-CHILDREN OF 6- 14 AGE INTO THE SCHOOLS
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 6:
The Punjab Government has issued instructions to complete the survey on out-of-school-youth between 6 to 14 years of age till December 22, 2012. The survey would be commenced on December 12. It was disclosed by Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, Education Minister, Punjab. He said that objective behind this survey is to provide basic education to all the out-of-school-youth in the state.
Mr. Maluka said that it is the mandate of the Punjab Government to provide free and compulsory education to all the children up to class-VIII. He further said that during the survey, the teams of Education Department would go in all the distant and de-marginalized areas like; brick-kilns, railway stations, slums and the inhabitations of migrant labourers. Education Minister said that the information thus collected through the survey would be incorporated in the annual report of the year 2012-13 of the state government.
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Punjab suspends 3 SPs
Chandigarh, December 5:
The Punjab government, cracking a whip against errant police officers, today suspended three SPs for indiscipline with immediate effect. Disclosing this a spokesman of the Punjab government today said that three SPs namely Jaskirat Singh Chahal, PPS, SP/Operations, Gurdaspur, Paramjit Singh Grewal, PPS, SP/Detective, Batala and Rachpal Singh Ghuman, PPS, SP/Hqrs., Tarn-Taran have been placed under suspension today for indiscipline on the part of these officers on the recommendation of IGP/Border, Amritsar and they have been directed to report to Punjab Police Headquarters.
The Spokesman said that there were many complaints against Sh. Paramjit Singh Grewal, PPS, SP/Det., Batala that he often consumes liquor and creates nuisance in the Police Stations. He was also not discharging his official duties properly and has not made efforts to control or trace crime. Due to his behaviour, the general public was feeling harassed. His actions have brought a bad name to the Police Department which is unbecoming of a police officer.
He said that Sh. Jaskirat Singh Chahal, PPS, No. J/5, SP/Ops., Gurdaspur does not take any interest in official work. He does not even put on his uniform. He attends his office as per his own whims and fancies and was not punctual in his duties. He takes liquor even during day time. These acts constitute grave misconduct on his part.
The spokesman further said that Sh. Rachpal Singh Ghuman, PPS, SP/Hqrs., Tarn-Taran is not serious about his job despite being warned repeatedly. Recently he had shown slackness in the security duty of Hon’ble President of India by pretending to be sick. He also did not perform other important security duties at Amritsar. These lapses on his part led to serious security and other problems for police.
Departmental action has been initiated against these three officers, he added.
Earlier, on August 31, 2012, Six most undeserving police officers , two each from Commissionerates of Amritsar, Ludhiana and Jalandhar namely Gurcharan Singh, ACP Central, ASR, Karamjit Singh , ACP Traffic, Asr, Naresh Kumar, Additional DCP/Crime , Jalandhar, Rajinder Singh Cheema, ACP/Crime, Jalandhar, Manjit Singh Dhesi, Additional DCP Ludhiana, Gurmeet Kaur, ACP/Crime , Ludhiana-were removed from active field duties.
Further, Mr. SK Asthana, IGP was suspended for having manpower more than the authorized strength and misusing them.
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PUNJAB SUSPENDS VIMAL SETIA, PCS, DTO AMRITSAR
Chandigarh, December 5:
The Punjab government today placed the services of Mr. Vimal Setia, PCS, District Transport Officer, Amritsar under suspension with immediate effect.
According to an official spokesman, Mr. Setia has been placed under suspension for failure to discharge his duty to check plying of illegal buses in the district Amritsar. He said that this amounted to grate indiscipline and taking serious note of this the Punjab government has decided to place him under suspension with immediate effect.
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POLICE AND CIVIL OFFICERS TO VIE IN CHIEF MINISTER’S KABADDI CUP-SUKHBIR
· ANNOUNCES TRADITIONAL WRESTLING CUP BETWEEN INDIA, PAKISTAN AND IRAN
· PUNJAB TO PROMOTE OTHER TRADITIONAL GAMES TOO
DODA (SRI MUKATSAR SAHIB)/ CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 5:
The Punjab Government has decided to organize Chief Minister’s Kabaddi Cup, which would be contested by the teams of Civil and Police Officers, with a view to further promote this traditional and mother game of the Punjab.
Announcing the Chief Minister’s Kabaddi Cup here today while addressing the massive gathering of spectators, Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister said that in view to promote this traditional game and making aware and educate the young generations about mother game of Punjab, the Punjab Government has decided to organize another Kabaddi Tournament before March 2013. He said that matches in the Chief Minister’s Kabaddi Cup would be played at Zonal Level and officers in the rank of IG would lead the police team while Divisional Commissioners would be the captain of Civil Administration team, whereas at Punjab Level competitions DGP Punjab and Chief Secretary, Punjab would lead the teams of Punjab Police and Civil Administration respectively.
Talking about a big change in the people of Punjab for their mother game Kabaddi, Mr. Badal said that the initiative of Punjab Government to organize annually World Cup Kabaddi has brought the Kabaddi to the new heights and he hope that constant efforts of Punjab Government would get the Kabaddi included in Olympics.
Disclosing his plan to promote other traditional games besides Kabaddi, Mr. Badal said that the Punjab Government is going to promote other traditional games by holding international tournaments. He said that under this unique program, the Punjab Government has decided to organize a ‘Traditional Wrestling Tournament’ between India, Pakistan and Iran. He said that this traditional Wrestling in mud was still playing in Pakistan and Iran. He said that Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister has already given his approval for this international event. He said that besides Kabaddi and Traditional Wrestling, the Punjab Government is also contemplating to organize international event of Tug-of-War and Hockey in coming two years
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3RD WORLD CUP KABBADI 2012
INDIA BEGINS ITS WINNING SPREE BY DEFEATING ENGLAND
· IN WOMEN KABBADI, DENMARKS BEAT CANADA
· CM PARKASH SINGH BADAL INAUGURATED THE MATCH AT DODA
· DENMARK’S STOPPER SET NEW WORLD RECORD BY SCORING 17 POINTS.
Doda, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Dec 5:
Hot favourite Indian Kabbadi team today initiated its hunt for the world Kabbadi title by decisively defeating Canadian team with a margin of 57-28. In the women Kabbadi tournament, Denmark’s stopper teressa set a new world record by scoring 17 points in a single match. These were the thrilling moment of the day on the fifth day of the third world Cup Kabbadi. Three league matches were played at the Stadium of village Doda in District Sri Muktsar Sahib.
Mr. Parkash Singh Badal Chief Minister Punjab formally inaugurated the match between teams of Denmark and Afghanistan. Denmark won the match by a margin of 55-33 points. At the end of the first half Denmark’s team was leading with point difference of 30-15. Denmark’s raiders Daljinder pal Singh, Jaspes Emil scored 1 3 and 11 points respectively whereas stopper Dhannraj Singh, Jasraj Toor and Jaswinder Bhola got 8, 5 and 5 point respectively. From Afghanistan’s side its raiders Saifulla and Nazib Alla Garzeji clinched 7 point each and raiders Parvaiz Sakhizada and Sapiulla scored 6 and 2 point respectively.
Second match of the day was played between women teams of Denmark and Canada. Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister Punjab inaugurated the match by having introduction with the players of both the teams. Denmark easily won the match by crushing Canadian team with the point difference of 47‑16. Denmark’s raider Ree was Successful in scoring six points where as its stopper Tressa set a new world record by successfully detaining 17 Canadian Players.
The third match was played between the hot favorites heavy weight teams India and England. Match was won by the team India by defeating England with the difference of 57-28 points. India’s raider Manjinder Sran and Balram Singh scored 10 points each whereas Malwinder Gobindpura, Sukhdev Sukhi and Sukhbir Sarawan got 8, 4 and 2 point respectively. India’s stopper Ekam and Gurjit Gogo scored 7 point each. Sukhwinder Kahlwan, Gurpreet Gopi and Yadwinder clinched 5, 2 and 2 respectively. On part of England its raiders Jaskarn, Gurdev Gopi and Inderjit got 8, 6 and 4 point respectively whereas its stopper Sandeep Namal and Jagtar Singh jassa scored 5 and 3 points respectively.
Prominent among others who were present at the occasion included Chief Minister’s younger brother Mr. Gurdas Singh Badal, Mr. pawan Kumar Tinu CPS, Mr. Sant Singh Brar Incharge Giddarbaha constituency, Mr. Harpreet Singh MLA, Mr. Kawarjit Singh Rozy Barkandi, Jathedar Dyal Singh Kolianwali Member SGPC. Mr. K.J.S Cheema Special Principal Secretary to CM, Mr. Raminder Singh Divisional Commissioner, Mr. Parmjit Singh Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Shiv Dular Singh Dillon Director Sports department and others.
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SC COMMISSION ASKS ALL DEPARTMENTS TO IMPLEMENT WELFARE SCHEMES IN TRUE SPIRIT-RAJESH BAGHA
· NO LAXITY WOULD BE TOLERATED
· WELFARE DEPARTMENTTO TAKE STRICT ACTION AGAINST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TAKING FEE FROM SC STUDENTS
· SEEKS REPORT OF PENDING CASES PERTAINING TO SCs FROM ALL DEPARTMENTS
· ISSUES DIRECTIONS TO CANCEL FAKE SC CERTIFICATES
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 5: The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes today strictly asked all Departments of Punjab Government to implement Scheduled Castes Welfare Schemes in true spirit so that SCs can avail the full benefits of initiatives taken by the government for the betterment of SCs.
Presiding over a review meeting participated by Secretary Welfare Mr. R. Venkatram, ADGP (Crime) Mr. Jasminder Singh, Mr. Parkash Singh Gardhiwala, Mr. Dalip Singh Pandhi, Mrs. Bharti Keneddy, all members of Commission, Mr. A.K. Kansal, Chief Vigilance Officer, Mr. H.S. Nanda, Director Welfare Department and Mr. G.S. Ghuman, Special Secretary Welfare, Mr. Bagha said that it has come to the notice of commission that the welfare schemes were not being implemented at ground level. He said that all the departments have been asked to implement welfare schemes for SCs and no laxity in this regard would be tolerated.
Reviewing the status of Post Matric Scholarship Scheme, Mr. Bagha said that Commission has also received scores of complaints in this regard, where some educational institutions in the state were being forced to the students from the families having less than Rs. 2 lakh annual income. He said that fresh directions have been issued to the Welfare Department to look into the issue besides highlighting the Post Matric Scholarship and other welfare schemes for SC students in prospectus of institutions and through notice boards by e boards in the institutions highlighting the post matric scholarship and other welfare schemes in education sector. He said that the erring institutions would not be spared.
Seeking reports on the pending cases in all departments especially in police department, Mr. Bagha said that he has also asked the Punjab Police Chief to issue fresh directions to the police officers in districts to early resolve the pending issues. The Chairman also said that the officers in the rank of DGP should reinvestigate the cases pending in enquiry for a long time. He said that Commission has also issued orders to cancel the fake SC Certificates issued by various authorities.
Asking the Welfare Department to expedite the functioning of Roaster Committees, Mr. Bagha sought the detailed report of roaster committees before the next review meeting of Commission, which is scheduled for December 18. He also asked Welfare Department to early release the monetary help to the applicants pending in more than 500 cases of inter-caste marriages.
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DEPARTMENTS ASKED TO FINALIZE SERVICE RULES
Chandigarh, December 5: The Punjab government has directed all the departments to finalize their service rules to check unwanted litigation. According to an official spokesman, it has been noticed that lack of service rules resulted in undue litigation thereby creating various administrative and legal hurdles.
The spokesman said that it has also been noticed that number of departments have not yet finalized their service rules and there were also some departments which have no service rules. The spokesman informed that each department has been sent a performa to submit existing service rules in their departments besides mentioning the date of updation as well as the reasons for not updating the service rules yet.
The spokesman further said that all the Financial Commissioner, Principal Secretaries and Administrative Secretaries have been asked to ensure the finalization of required service rules.
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INTENSIFY DRIVE AGAINST ILLEGAL HOARDINGS-SUKHBIR ISSUES DIRECTIONS
- CABINET TO APPROVE BILL FOR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST PERSONS HOISTING SUCH HOARDINGS
- TO SEEK COOPERATION FROM SAINTS AND SEERS TO LAUNCH DRIVE AGAINST DRUG ADDICTION
- COMMONWEALTH GAMES TO HOST EXHIBITION MATCH OF CIRCLE KABADDI
- PAYS OBEISANCE AT THE 38TH ANNIVERSARY OF SANT TARLOK SINGH
KAHNA DHESIAN (JALANDHAR), DECEMBER 5: The Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal today issued directions to all Deputy Commissioners and District Authorities to intensify drive against illegal hoardings in the cities and said that any violation of Municipal bylaws would not be tolerated.
Talking to media persons after paying obeisance on the 38th anniversary of Sant Tarlok Singh here today Mr. Badal said that Punjab Government was a firm view that it was the responsibility of district administration to ensure latest outdoor advertisement policy passed by the State Cabinet was implemented in true spirit and they should ensure that no illegal hoarding was allowed in any city. He said that to give more teeth to the law against illegal hoardings the Cabinet would soon approve a bill providing for criminal proceedings against persons responsible for erection of illegal hoardings. Mr. Badal said that according to the new advertisement policy, electronic billboards would dot all the cities and illegal hoardings defacing the planned look of city would not be allowed.
Seeking cooperation from Saint and Seers in launching concerted drive against drug addiction in the state, Mr. Badal said that Punjab was paying dearly for being border state and porous Indo-Pak border. He said that the kind of seizures made by security agencies during last three years indicate that Union Government must ask BSF to strengthen its vigil to check the inflow of drugs and narcotics from across the border. He said that he has issued directions to Punjab Police to strengthen the case against drug lords and initiate proceedings for the attachment of their properties. Mr. Badal said that with the guidance of Saint and Seers, we would be able to control the menace of drug addiction in the state and channelise the energy of our youth in the fruitful tasks.
Reiterating the resolve to hold dope free Kabaddi Tournament, Mr. Badal said that dope test report of Indian Team (Men) has already been received and no dope positive player would be allowed to play in the tournament. He said that his aim was to take Kabaddi to Olympic level and before that he was proposing an exhibition match of circle kabaddi in ensuing Commonwealth Games.
Earlier Mr. Badal paid obeisance on the occasion of 38th anniversary of Sant Tarlok Singh and recalled his message of universal brotherhood and humanity. Prominent amongst those present on the occasion Sant Surinder Singh Babla and Sant Nirmal Dass Jaure.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI 2012
INTERNATIONAL KABADDI COMMITTEE BE CONSTITUTED SOON: MALUKA
· CODE OF ETHICS AND OTHER RULES WOULD BE FRAMED IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHER KABADDI PLAYING NATIONS
· UMPIRES AND TECHNICAL GROUND STAFF WOULD BE TRAINED
· TWO OFFICIALS FROM IRAN ARE UMPIRING IN THIS WORLD CUP
DODA (SHRI MUKATSAT SAHIB)/CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 5:
Kabaddi India is now envisaging constituting International Kabaddi Committee on similar lines with other international acclaimed games keeping in view the success of 3 edition of World Cup. This was disclosed by Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, Senior Vice Chairman of World Cup and President of Punjab Kabaddi Association.
He said that India has sought suggestions from other Kabbadi playing nations for the formation of this International Kabaddi Committee. He said that other technical aspects like rule and regulation, code of ethics, gradation of coaches and umpires is also being worked upon by a technical sub group. He said that to match the set international professional standard of other games, umpires from other nation have also been invited for umpiring in this World Cup Kabaddi.
Mr. Maluka further said that Iran has responded to India’s this invitation and have sent two umpires. These two Iranian umpires are doing umpiring in this 3rd World Cup Kabaddi 2012 He said that once the International Kabaddi Committee is constituted efforts would be initialed to train umpires and other technical staff on set procedural guidelines. Mr. Maluka reiterated India has openly announced to send Kabaddi coaches to any other nation who would ask for it.
He said that India has already provided a Kabaddi coach to Kenya who has trained Kenyian Kabaddi team which is playing this World Cup. Refresher courses for the umpires and other technical staff would be conducted, he added.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI 2012
INDIAN KABADDI PLAYERS CLEARS DOPE TEST
· RESULT OF INDIAN WOMEN TEAM BE DECLARED SOON
· SECOND DOPE TEST ON PLAYERS BE CONDUCTED DURING MATCHES TO ENSURE COMPLETE DETACHMENT FROM DRUG
BATHINDA/CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 5:
All players of Indian Men Kabaddi team have cleared the dope test. The officials of NADA have declared the result in this regard where as result of Women Indian Kabaddi team would be announced soon.
Disclosing this here today Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, President of Punjab Kabaddi Association, said that 27 Indian Kabaddi players gave the samples for dope test. Out of which results of 25 players have been received and all these players successfully cleared this dope test. He further said that result of the remaining two players is yet to receive. Mr. Maluka said that this is reaffirmation of India’s resolve to keep games dope free. He further said that India has strictly implemented the conduction of dope test on every player who went through trails for getting entry to the Indian Kabaddi team.
Mr. Maluka said that to keep this 3rd World Cup Kabaddi 2012 totally dope free India has set example by deciding conducting compulsory dope test on all the players who are playing Kabaddi. He further said that results of Indian women Kabaddi players was awaited as soon as result is received from NADA it would be declared there and then. He said that the samples for these dope tests were taken before the commencement of this tournament and now samples for second dope test of the players would be taken during the matches so as to ensure the complete aloofness of the players from the drugs.
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INDIAN WOMEN KABADDI TEAM WOULD STEP IN THE TOURNAMENT AT SANGRUR TOMORROW
- FOUR MATCHES WOULD BE PLAYED AT WAR HEROES STADIUM
- INDIAN MEN KABADDI TEAM WOULD TAKE ON AFGHANISTAN
SANGRUR/ CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 5:
Indian women Kabaddi team would kick start its campaign to retain its title for the consecutive year at War Heroes Stadium, Sangrur. The Indian women brigade would take on the fresher European team Denmark. Four league matches two men and two women would be played tomorrow under Pool ‘A’ and ‘B’. The 2nd women Kabaddi matche would be played between the Turkmenistan and USA.
The main attraction for the local crowds would be the match played between India and Afghanistan where as 1st match of the day would be played between Canada and New Zealand. It would be exciting moment for the locals as they would be watching the winner of last time World Cup India and runner up team Canada in action. Indian women Kabaddi team is considered as heavy weight in the women category who is currently holding the trophy of World Cup Kabaddi.
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PUNJAB EXTENDS MAJOR RELIEF TO RICE MILLERS
- MONTHLY POWER CHARGES SLASHED DURING MILLING SEASON
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 5:
The Punjab Government today extended a major relief to the rice millers in the state by deciding to slash the limit of monthly power charges used by millers during milling season. The government has allowed the millers to pay for 100 KW per month during milling season instead of previously fixed payment for 330 KW per month for the whole year, which would provide direct benefit to more than 3900 millers in the state.
According to an official spokesman, now the millers can monthly deposit the charges for 100 kilowatt, which is approximately Rs. 3.50 lakh for the nine months of the milling period at the rate of Rs. 40,000 per month. He said that if the power consumption of any miller would be less than Rs. 3.5 lakh in nine months, he would also have to deposit the fixed Rs. 3.5 lakh while the consumption of any miller would cross Rs. 3.5 lakh, they would also pay for the extra power used by them. He also informed that if any miller uses the quota of power before nine months, they would pay the bill for the extra usage of power.
Meanwhile, Mr. Tarsem Saini, President of Rice Millers Association, Punjab welcoming this decision of Punjab Government extended thanks to Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal and Mr. Adaish Partap Singh Kairon, Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Punjab for taking this decision as it was the long pending demand of millers to fix the minimum charges of power. He said that this decision would provide benefit to more than 3900 millers as earlier they had to pay for 330 KW per month.
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FIRST PRIZE WORTH RS.51 LACS OF MONTHLY LOTTERIES GIVEN AWAY TO THE WINNER
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 5:
Mr. Jaspal Singh, Director, Punjab State Lotteries and Secretary Expenditure, Finance today gave away the cheque worth Rs.51 lacs to first prize winner of Punjab State Monthly Lotteries-July 2012.
While handing over the cheque to the winner Mr. Ranjeet Singh R/O Village Dakala, District Ropar in a function organized in Punjab Civil Secretariat here, Mr. Jaspal Singh wished him good luck. He informed that presently the Lotteries Department is marketing Monthly Lottery Scheme-December 2012, the draw of which would be held on December 14, 2012 at Ludhiana.
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CM FLAYS UPA GOVERNMENT FOR DENYING HIKE IN MSP ON WHEAT
ASSAILS CENTRE FOR AGAIN BACKSTABBING THE FARMERS
· REJECTS RS 40 PER QUINTAL BONUS ON WHEAT
· TERMS IT A MOVE TO RUB SALT INTO THE WOUNDS OF BELEAGUERED PEASANTRY
- DEMANDS RE-FIXATION OF MSP AT RS 1800 PER QUINTAL
CHANDIGARH DECEMBER 3:
Out rightly rejecting the proposal of CAPC to freeze the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of wheat and in addition Rs.40 per quintal as bonus on it during Rabi 2013-14, the Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today slammed the Congress led UPA government for its anti-farmer stance and immediately demanded the MSP of wheat to be fixed at Rs.1800 per quintal against the last year Rs.1285.
In a statement, the Chief Minister said that the apathetic attitude of Congress led UPA government towards peasantry stood exposed by this decision, which would have far reaching repercussions on the farming community that was already reeling under heavy debt due to the wrong policies of the Union government. Mr. Badal categorically said that the ostensible move of Centre to give Rs 40 per quintal bonus to the farmers on wheat amounted to rubbing salt into their wounds rather than bailing them out in this hour of crisis. He further said that Congress should have rewarded the farmers especially of Punjab for their major contribution in making country self-reliant in the food grain production at the expanse of their only two precious resources i.e. water and soil. He bemoaned that the Congress was habitual of shedding crocodile tears on the issues pertaining to the farmers and denial of adequate hike in MSP on Wheat despite assurance from the Union Agriculture Minister was a testimony to this fact.
Making a scathing attack on the UPA government, the Chief Minister said that before taking such irrational decisions the leaders of UPA government must have looked at the entire agriculture scenario in a holistic manner and should have searched their conscience sincerely to ascertain who was responsible for this entire imbroglio pushing the beleaguered peasantry of the state on the brink of economic disaster by recklessly hiking the cost of agricultural inputs. Mr. Badal said that the UPA leaders owe an explanation to the farmers regarding the ever widening gap between the agricultural costs of inputs and squeezed margin of profit due to stagnated MSP to the farmers in their regime since 2004. He reiterated that denial of hike in MSP on wheat spoke volumes of Congress led UPA government’s complete insensitivity and anti-farmer tough posture adopted by it thereby accentuating their woes. Mr. Badal asked the Centre to be honest and fair while deciding the issues relating to peasantry rather than politicking them.
Training his guns against the Congress led UPA government, the Chief Minister said that the denial of hike in MSP on Wheat at a time when the prices of the agricultural inputs, especially the DAP and Urea had touched the sky attributed Centre’s deliberate approach to wean away the farmers from the agriculture profession which was no more a profitable proposition now due to its anti-farmer policies. Mr. Badal said that as per an estimate the escalated prices of agriculture inputs had put an additional burden of Rs 1000 crore on the beleaguered peasantry.
Reiterating his demand to fix the MSP of wheat at Rs 1800 per quintal to offset the recent massive increase in the farm inputs, the Chief Minister said that the MSP of Rs.1285/- per quintal on wheat for the current Rabi marketing season was much below the expectations of the farmers, which would further slow down the agricultural growth.
Justifying the rationale behind the demand of Rs.1800 per quintal as MSP of wheat, Mr. Badal said that it was a paradoxical situation that the country had been importing wheat from Australia at much higher price than this and there was hardly any justification to deprive the local producers of the same price. He cautioned the Union government to desist from these anti-peasant policies lest they would jeopardise the country’s food security thereby putting the entire farming community especially that of Punjab in quandary. He asked the Centre to implement Dr MS Swaminathan’s formula to hike MSP by providing a margin of 50% over the cost of production to the farmers to ensure remunerative prices of their produce to them rather than recklessly importing wheat at much higher prices.
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DHINDSA ANNOUNCES 12 PER CENT DA HIKE FOR EMPLOYEES/PENSIONERS OF UNREVISED PAY SCALES
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 3:
The Punjab Government today announced to hike Dearness Allowance (DA) by 12% for the state government employees/pensioners who are getting their pay on the basis of unrevised scales,.
Disclosing this here, Finance Minister Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa said that the rate of DA has been enhanced from 139 to 151 per cent of the unrevised basic pay with effect from 1st July, 2012.
Mr. Dhindsa said that the whole amount on account of enhanced dearness allowance due for the period from 1st July, 2012 to 31st August 2012 would be credited to the General Provident Fund account of employees. He said that this amount would be deemed as additional amount in the GPF accounts and the interest on this amount would be payable from the 1st Day of the next month. He said that from 1st September, 2012, enhanced dearness allowance would be paid in cash.
The Finance Minister said that in case of pensioners, the entire amount on account of enhanced dearness allowance would be paid in cash with effect from 1st July, 2012. He said that other conditions for the payment of dearness allowance would remain the same.
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PUNJAB CREATES NEW RECORD IN PADDY PROCUREMENT DESPITE 42% DEFICIENT RAINS
- SURPASSES 133 LAKH MT
CHNADIGARH, DECEMBER, 3:
Punjab has created a new record in the paddy procurement; beating the previous year procurement of 118 Lakh MT by a big margin despite 42% deficient rains this monsoon. Till December 2, paddy procurement in the state crossed 133 Lakh MT (13320113 MT) during current Kharif marketing season.
A spokesman of the Punjab Government today said this could be possible as farmers of Punjab nurtured the crops this season with their hard work and incurring extra expenditure of Rs 900 crore on diesel to save the paddy, besides the efforts of Punjab Government that provided free electricity of Rs 5200 crore to farmers.
He said that till now PUNGRAIN has secured the top position in procurement with 29.6 %, followed by PUNSUP 22.8 % and MARKFED 22.8%. He further said that state agencies has procured 95.4 % paddy and only 4.6% paddy has been procured by the millers.
The spokesman added that district Ludhiana with 1573880 tones of procurement was leading in procurement operations whereas district Sangrur with 1559036 tones of procurement was at second slot and district Patiala with 1239714 tones of procurement ranked at third position.
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CONTRIBUTE LIBERALLY FOR
ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY FUND
Chandigarh, December 03:
Armed forces flag day would be observed on 7th December, 2012 to pay tributes to all those known and un-known soldiers who sacrificed their lives guarding the frontiers of our country.
According to an official spokesman this day is observed to salute the velour of Soldiers both serving and veterans, who fought for unity and integrity & sovereignty.
The spokesman appealed to the public to contribute liberally for armed forces Flag Day fund. The ceremonial pinning of Flags on VIPs and all citizens of India would take place on 7th December, 2012. All Departments and the District Administration would give a lead in honoring the soldiers and in pinning Flags on students and citizens.
The spokesman further said that the financial contributions were to be collected by the Department/District Administrations in honour of the Flag. These funds are utilized for a number of welfare programmes instituted by the Kendriya and Rajya Sainik Boards. The contributions provide benefits to widows, disabled soldiers, ex-servicemen and serving personnel. The total number of people who would be benefited by this fund was over a crore. The contributions to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund are exempted from the Income Tax as per Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Revenue Division), New Delhi dated 26 March, 2007.
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IIT/POLYTECHNIC AND ENGINEERING COLLEGES AUTHORIZED TO HOLD DRIVING TEST
Chandigarh, December 3:
The Punjab Government has authorized the instructors of government I.T.Is , Polytechnics and Engineering colleges to take “competency test to drive” (Driving test) for issuing the permanent driving license to the aspirants.
Disclosing this here today, a spokesman of Transport Department said that department has given the authority to the Govt. I.T.Is, Polytechnics and Engineering colleges to take the driving test through a notification earlier. Now the department has asked the aspirants holding the permanent licenses after obtaining the learning license, to contact the instructors of these institutions for Competence test to drive.
The spokesman further said that after passing the test aspirants should deposit their file to the concerned district transport officer or concerned sub divisional magistrate for the permanent driving license.
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NABARD TO SPEND RS. 400 CRORES
IN PUNJAB ON DAIRY SECTOR---------PHILLAUR
Chandigarh December 3: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) would provide a credit flow of Rs 400 crore to Punjab's dairy sector during the next three years to boost milk production and promote dairy farming in the state.
Stating this here today, Mr. Sarwan Singh Phillaur, Animal Husbandry Minister Punjab said that NABARD has identified three districts namely Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Ropar for modernization and capacity building in the dairy sector. "NABARD was in the process of redefining the concept of dairy sector as commercial activity rather than calling it as allied agriculture activity," he said.
Adding further, he said that milking machines would be provided to dairy farmers,milk coolers would also be given to both farmers and societies, under the project. Punjab's dairy farming has 9 percent share in country's milk output with less than 2 percent livestock, he said. Per capita availability of milk in the state stood at 931 gram, which is highest in the country, he added.
For Cheaper and economic milk production, resources of green fodder would be further developed in the state for sustainable dairy farming, said the Minister. The Government would provide about 30000 quintals fodder seeds to the farmers annually for enhancing green fodder production, added Mr. Phillaur.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI-2012
GUEST KABADDI TEAMS FULLY SATISFIED WITH THE ARRANGEMENTS: MALUKA
· PRESIDED OVER THE MEETING WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF 3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI TO FURTHER UPSCALE THE FACILITIES
HOSHIARPUR, DECEMBER 3:
The Punjab Government is spearheading in conducting the international event for the third consecutive year. It is undoubtedly a matter of pride for us as the guest teams are highly satisfied with the arrangement made by the state government for the 3rd World Cup Kabaddi-2012. It was disclosed by Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, President, Punjab Kabaddi Association and Education Minister, Punjab. He was presiding over a meeting with the administrative committee of World Cup Kabaddi and Team Managers of various teams.
Mr. Maluka further said that the government is inviting suggestion from the guest teams for further up-scaling the arrangements. He said that the participant teams were also apprised about the new rules pertaining to the Kabaddi matches. The teams have been told that a raider could raid the opponent team for maximum ten times and three raids for each raider are imperative for the raider, he added. For maintaining discipline, rules have also been framed like; green card would be shown for warning, whereas yellow card could restrict the player for playing match for five minutes and a red card could barred the player for the whole match.
During the meeting, Mr. Pargat Singh, Chairman, Technical Committee of World Cup and MLA, Mr. Shiv Dular Singh Dhillon, Administrative Secretary and Director Sports and Mr. S.P. Shivdev, Director Tournament was also present.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI-2012
SIERRA LEONE AND SCOTLAND STEPPED IN THE KABADDI BATTLEFIELD AT HOSHIAPUR
- IRAN BEATS ARGENTINA BY A MARGIN OF 70-18, WHEREAS ITALY THRUSHES SCOTLAND BY 66-19
- IN THE THIRD MATCH, PAKISTAN EASILY DEFEATED SIERRA LEONE BY 52-12 POINTS DIFFERENCE
HOSHIARPUR/CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 3:
African nation, Sierra Leone and European nation Scotland today entered in the battlefield of 3rd World Cup Kabaddi as they played their debut matches at Hoshiarpur. League matches for Pool C and D were played in the Multipurpose Outdoor Stadium. Chief Guest Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, President, Punjab Kabaddi Association and Education Minister, Punjab have introduction with the players. Other dignitaries, who were present at the occasion included; Mr. Sohan Singh Thandal and Mrs. Mohinder Kaur Josh (Both CPS), Mr. Surinder Singh Bhullerathan, MLA, Mr. Tikshan Sood, former Cabinet Minister, Mr. Varinder Singh Bajwa, former MP and Senior Akali Leader Mr. Paramjeet Singh Sidhwan.
In the first match, Iran beat Argentina with the margin of 70-18. At the end of first half, Iran team was leading by 36-8 points. Iran’s raider Mr. Shayan-Hadd-Afi-Kahlilabad and Mr. J. Behnam clinched 10-10 points. Mr. K. Behnam got 8 and Mr. Mustafa Hussein bagged 5 points, whereas stopper Mr. Mehdi Noghosbani scored 8, Mr. Alireza Safari 7 and Mr. Mohsen Mehri got 5 points. On the other hand, Argentina’s raider Mr. Yuri Mier got 5, Mr. Ivan 4 and Mr. Fae Undo scored 3 points. Similarly, Argentina’s stopper Mr. Facundo, Mr. Fernando, Mr. Cristian and Mr. Orlando scored 1 point each.
In the Second match, Italy, which is participating for the second time in this World Cup, crushed Scotland with the margin of 66-19. At the culmination of half time Italy was leading with 38-7 points. Italy’s raider Mr. Baljinder Singh Kheerawali, Mr. Vivek Kumar Sonu, Mr. Dharminder Singh and Mr. Gurbinder Singh scored 8, 7, 7, and 6 points respectively. Italy’s stopper Mr. Harish Kumar, Mr. Tenwant Singh, Mr. Baljit Bhau, Mr. Balraj Baji Jand clinched 5, 5, 5 and 3 points respectively.
In the third match played at Hoshiarpur today, heavy weight contender Pakistan easily won the match from fresher Sierra Leone with the margin of 52-12. At the end of first half, Pakistan’s team was leading by 33-4 points. Pakistan’s raider Mr. Akmal Dogar, Mr. Vikas Butt, Mr. Ishfaq Putha and Mr. Mohammad Irfan scored 7, 7, 6 and 6 points respectively, whereas Pakistan stopper Mr. Asif Ali Maula, Mr. Mansha Gujjar and Mr. Vikas Gujjar got 6, 4 and 4 points respectively. Sierra Leone’s raider Mr. Suleman got 3 and Mr. Mohammad Jalah scored 2 points. Sierra Leone’s stopper Mr. Mohammad Kendey was successful in begging 2 points.
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SIX TEAMS FROM FIVE CONTINENTS WOULD BE IN ACTION AT AMRITSAR TOMORROW
- AFRICAN NATION KENYA TO PLAY ITS FIRST MATCH
- ARGENTINA WOULD LOCK HORN WITH AMERICA WHEREAS IRAN-KENYA AND PAKISTAN-SCOTLAND WOULD TAKE ON EACH OTHER
AMRITSAR/CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 3:
The holy city Amritsar would witness six teams from five continents locking horns with each other in World Kabbadi Cup matches tomorrow. Three league matches would be played in Pool C and D. Kenya would play its first ever Kabbadi match in international arena.
The matches would be played under the flood lights in late in the evening. In Pool D teams of America and Kenya would be seen in action. The first match would be played between Argentina and America whereas Iran and Kenya would try their luck in the second match. Pakistan and Scotland would be up against each other in the third match. Sports department of the Punjab government and district administration had made elaborate arrangements for the matches. National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) has also deputed their teams for the dope tests.
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DENMARK, THE FIRST NON ASIAN COUNTRY HAVING ACCORDED RECOGNITION TO KABADDI
- DANISH PLAYER ENTHRALLED THE PATIALVIS
PATIALA/CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 3:
The efforts of the Punjab Government to elevate the mother game of Punjabis-Kabaddi, at the global map, born fruits as the Government of Denmark has accorded recognition to Kabaddi. Government of Denmark included Kabaddi in the list of recognized games. With this, Denmark has become the first non Asian country to embrace this game, which originated in India.
Speaking to the media persons, a key player of Denmark team Mr. Thomas Kluzer said that Kabaddi is getting popular day by day in Denmark. He added, “In the men team, seven players are the local natives of Denmark, whereas the women team totally comprised of local players.” Denmark played its first match at Yadwindra Public School Stadium, Patiala against England. Denmark was considered as dark-horse in the competition, which played its match against the mighty English team, enthralled the Patialvis with their valiant fighting spirit. The Danish team was thoroughly cheered on by the full house stadium at Patiala. Although, Denmark lost its match against England by a margin of 25-58, but they were successful in making their presence felt in the World Cup Kabaddi.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI-2012
BEAUTIFIED WITH FIVE NEW PLAYERS; ENGLISH WOMEN KABADDI TEAM READY TO STEAL THE SHOW
- ARMY, POLICE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS ARE PART OF ENGLISH WOMEN TEAM
CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 3:
The English women team, which would step in the World Kabaddi battlefield for the second time, is in highly upbeat mood this time. “During the selection of the English Women Kabaddi Team, there was great enthusiasm among the probable. It was difficult task to finalize the players for the National Women Kabaddi team.” It was disclosed by Mr. Ashok Dass, Team Manager, England Women Kabaddi Team.
He said, “After the cut throat fight during the trials, five new players were selected for the Women Kabaddi Team.” Army, Police and Educational professionals are part of this England’s Women Kabaddi Team, he added. Mr. Dass expressed hope for better performance in this World Cup Kabaddi as their team was the runner up in the last edition of World Cup Kabaddi. He reaffirmed their commitment to give befitting fight to the rest of women teams in this international event.
Ms. Rosy, Captain of English Women Kabaddi Team, said, “Kabaddi matches were hugely admired by the English audience as they chocked the You-tube and other internet medium for watching the matches.”
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Congress condemns the extravaganza and jubilation displayed by the Badal duo at Bathinda last night, while the nation was mourning the death of Sh.I.K.Gujral Ex Prime Minister.
DECEMBER 3
Sukhpal Singh Khaira
Ex-MLA
It was saddening to note the extravagant, pomp and show displayed by the CM and his Dy.CM son at Bathinda last night, on the occasion of opening ceremony of World Kabbadi Cup. As we are aware Sh. I.K.Gujral Ex-Prime Minister of India had died on 30.11.12, Govt. of India had declared a seven day mourning to express grief over his death. Unfortunately, Sh. Badal a seasoned, veteran politician and long time friend of Sh. Gujral chose to inaugurate the Kabbadi Cup at Bathinda amidst jubilation, fireworks and dancing by Bollywood stars including Mr Akshay Kumar. By doing so, the Badal duo has not only humiliated and undermined the contribution of Sh. Gujral towards India but have also rubbed salt on the wounds of fellow colleague Sh. Naresh Gujral, who also happens to be an Akali Rajya Sabha MP.
On account of the death of Sh. Gujral, the opening ceremony should also have been either postponed or kept a low key affair, as a mark of respect to the departed soul. It only goes to show the scantiest respect that the Akali Dal has for Sh. Gujral, who was instrumental in waiving off the Rs 8500 cr term loan of the militancy days.
The congress terms the Kabbadi Cup an image enhancement event for the Badal family. The whole show is politically motivated aimed at garnering votes and popularity rather than promotion of Kabbadi as a game. As per information sought by an RTI activist of Ropar, there are only 11 Kabbadi coaches in the 22 districts of Punjab. The govt. spent Rs 15.56 cr last year of which Rs 5.67 cr was spent on cultural programmes alone. Even yesterday the actors including Mr Akshay Kumar, Ms Asin, Ms Pooja etc. have charged crores of rupees from the govt. Tax payers money cannot be squandered for such flamboyant actors who were actually promoting one of their forthcoming commercial films.
In case the govt. is serious to promote kabbadi, they should organize league tournaments beginning from village level, then block level to district and finally the state level, so that thousands of our players can participate. At the moment only a few dozen Punjabi boys or girls get an opportunity to play, while rest is all a fun gala programme for the audiences. Therefore, congress urges the Badal duo to redraw the entire Kabbadi game plan in the interest of genuine promotion of sports and not self
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Capt Amarinder lashes out at govt over dance, fireworks at Bathinda during state mourning
CHANDIGARH, December 2:
Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Capt Amarinder Singh today lashed out at the Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his Deputy Chief Minister son Sukhbir Badal for presiding over a music and dance show and fireworks at Bathinda on Saturday when the entire country, including Punjab, was in a state of mourning over the death of the former Prime Minister Mr Inder Kumar Gujaral.
In a statement issued here today, Capt Amarinder said, it was an act of extreme impropriety and utter shamelessness when the Chief Minister Badal had himself announced state mourning across Punjab that he not only allowed the show of celebrations, festivities, dance and fireworks, but presided over it. “Was Mr Badal mourning or celebrating the death of the former Prime Minister who happened to be the first Punjabi Prime Minister of the country and a great friend of Punjab?” he asked.
He ridiculed Mr Badal’s crocodile tears over Mr Gujaral’s death. He said, on the one hand the Chief Minister was wailing and whining over the loss of the great son of the soil, while at the same time he was gleefully enjoying the dance show and fireworks to mark the inauguration of the Kabbadi tournament that his son has been claiming to be the world cup, which actually it is not.
Punjab Congress president said, his party will be complaining to the Punjab Governor about such an impropriety on part of the Punjab government. “The governments do not announce state mourning for the sake of formality which Mr Badal has tried to make it”, he observed, while asserting, “it is out of grief and respect for the departed leader”. But, he added, Mr Badal and his son have actually shown no grief and respect for the departed leader and have rather celebrated it.
Capt Amarinder asked, what was the great deal about the dance show of a Bollywood actor? “They could always have waited for the mourning period to pass”, he observed, while remarking, “instead, Mr Badal took a straight flight from the cremation of Mr Gujaral to the celebrations of his son, which is quite unfortunate and unbecoming of a Chief Minister”.
Congress seeks Valtoha’s resignation over fake FIR
AMRITSAR/CHANDIGARH, December 2:
Congress leaders from district Tarn Taran today sought the resignation of Chief Parliamentary Secretary Virsa Singh Valtoha for his role in the registration of a false FIR in police station Khalra aimed at protecting two murder accused from Uttrakhand.
Addressing a press conference today senior Congress leaders including former minister Gurchet Singh Bhullar, Tarn Taran district president Dharampal Agnihotri, PCC secretary Harminder Gill and the vice president Punjab Youth Congress Sukhpal Bhullar said that the matter be probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation as has already been demanded by the PCC President Capt Amarinder Singh.
The Congress leaders alleged that the Khalra police station SHO had registered the case of having confiscated liquor form the murder accused in order to shield them by creating false evidence at the behest of Valtoha only. They said, now the police officials have been made scapegoats in order to protect Valtoha.
They maintained that as long as Valtoha remains the CPS there was no chance of an independent probe since the dismissed police cops can never reveal the truth fearing reprisal from the CPS. The Congress leaders said, only a CBI probe and removal of Valtoha as the CPS can help in establishing the truth about the registration of a false FIR to protect the murder accused.
The issue relates to the alleged seizure of five crates of liquor by Khalra police from two people belonging to Uttrakhand. Later it turned out that the two were accused of murder that took place just half an hour before they were shown to have been nabbed with liquor at Khalra in Tarn Taran district.
This was apparently done to create false evidence that they were not present at the scene of the crime. The Congress leaders said, the police had shown them arrested at the behest of Valtoha which makes him part of the conspiracy for which he should be booked and removed from the post of CPS.
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GALA OPENING OF 3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI MAKES ITS DETERMINED ARRIVAL ON WORLD SPORTS SCENE
- HOMAGE PAID TO FORMER PM INDER KUMAR GUJRAL
- CM DEDICATES 3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI TO FORMER PM
- · OPENING PROGRAM SHORTENED BY TWO HOURS
- · FIREWORK IN THE OPENING PROGRAM ELIMINATED
- · FLAGS OF PARTICIPATING COUNTRY NOT HOISTED TO PAY TRIBUTE TO FORMER PM
- · BIGGEST SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA UNFOLDS IN PUNJAB AS SUKHBIR TERMS IT AS A BEGINNING OF SPORT REVOLUTION
- · 23 TEAMS FROM 18 NATIONS MAKE A SPIRITED ATTEMPT TO WIN RS.6.29 CRORE
- · THE CHARMING APPEAL OF AKSHAY, ASIN AND CLAUDIA CAPTURE THE MINDS OF 6 CONTINENTS
BATHINDA, DECEMBER 1:
The traditional game of Punjab Kabaddi today announced its determined arrival on World Sports Scene as 23 teams, 16 men and 7 women, from all the six continents, descended on the heartland of Malwa as Punjab witnessed biggest ever sports extravaganza in the gala but somber opening of 3rd World Cup Kabaddi.
The Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal and Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal paying homage to Former Prime Minister Mr. Inder Kumar Gujral reiterated their resolve to make Punjab most literate in scientific temperament that also excelled in sports as visualized by former Prime Minister. Chief Minister dedicated the 3rd World Cup Kabaddi to former Prime Minister to Mr. Inder Kumar Gujral and nurturing sports talent amongst Punjabi youth would be the befitting tribute to him.The Chief Minister said that he had cancelled all the events during the mourning period of Former PM but third world Cup Kabaddi being the International event could not be cancelled and rescheduled.
The originally scheduled four hour long opening extravaganza was curtailed to one hour 45 minutes in view of demise of former PM. It was also decided to do away with 15 minute long firework program in the ceremony. It was also decided not to hoist the flags of participating countries in view of mourning period.
The Multipurpose Sports Stadium that was all decked up to welcome players from 18 countries gave a befitting show showcasing the rich culture and history of the pious land of Punjab, showcasing the progress made by the state during last six years and also reflecting the vision of the present government for next 25 years. As world famous DJ Nitin begun the show with the somber note, a two minute silence was observed to pay homage to former Prime Minister Mr. Inder Kumar Gujral. A voice over recalling the contribution of first Punjabi Prime Minister towards country in general and Punjab in particular resounded the stadium; every eye of the participants as well as audience became moist in his fond remembrance.
The show that started on somber note captured everyone’s imagination at the end with Bollywood Superstar Akshay and famous Bollywood Ghajni fame starlet Asin and Claudia (German Actress) in their true style performing on the sound track of his upcoming film Khiladi 786, the Akshay and Asin duo surprised everyone as they entered the stadium on a decked up truck as the truck moved on the periphery of the stadium Akshay, Asin and Claudia won the hearts of pre-dominant Punjabi audience by waiving on them and doing ‘Sat Sri Akal’ with the elder ones. The much enthused audience were trying to storm in much barricaded stadium but Akshay on the slow moving truck tried to please everyone in the audience. As the background music track switched to the latest song of Khiladi 786, Akshay, Asin and Claudia moved to the center stage and gave their spirited performance along with a troupe of 49 dancers. As the show reached its crescendo, the troupe of dancers froze on the stage with Akshay, Asin and Claudia moving out of stadium in a convertible car wishing a grand success to the 3rd Edition of World Cup Kabaddi.
Earlier Taz from Stereo Nation and Miss Pooja mesmerized the audience with their chart buster numbers with hundreds of dancers beautifully choreographed setting a stage for mega show.
The opening ceremony began with the cadets of NCC march past in the stadium on the beats of Army Band. The visual snippets gave an overview of first two editions of World Cup Kabaddi that has brought the traditional game of Punjab on the center stage of world’s sports arena. As the show began the famous compere Joy Bath and Satti took the center stage and Joy in his famous style energized the audience preparing them for a live two hour star studded show that would make the beginning of 15 day sports carnival. As Satti spoke about the rich cultural heritage of Punjab and importance of Kabaddi in Punjabi Culture, the countdown began for a musical show with 22 drummers announcing the determined arrival of traditional Punjabi game on International scene.
The show began with 24 Zorbing Balls show in which dancers in 8’ transparent zorbing balls created a choreographed spectacle as they moved in ground into various patterns and forms beautifully assisted by colourful LED lights. The show performed first time in India transformed the total environment of the stadium.
The second act of the colourful evening began with the show ‘Hindustan Dee Shaan-Punjab’, in which 1200 children with frames depicting to create five rivers of Punjab interspersed with water screens and laser lights with voiceover giving the rich cultural history of Punjab and also underlining the vision of present Government to meet the challenges of future. As the puppets joined the children on the stage and on the ground the act concluded with huge colourful GOBOS on the ground.
The Punjabi masculinity was on full scene as Captains of 23 teams entered the stadium riding on the pillion bullet motorcycles, each bullet tagged with the country they belonged to. The Kabaddi Teams entered the stadium in a geometrical order and took position on the stage against the respective flags of their country. As the players lined-up, the whole stadium was lit up with a laser show. As the third group of children made a choreographed pattern on the ground and flip their calesthenic boards to create the face of Deputy CM Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, at that moment the Deputy Chief Minister appeared in the ground on a hydraulic lift. As he reached the stage and shook hands with Captains of each team on the stage the voiceover spoke about the initiatives of Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal in popularizing the traditional game of Kabaddi.
The moment introduction ceremony was over the ‘JAANBAAZ’, the mascot of the game appeared dramatically on the hydraulic with a baton on his hand. The Jaanbaaz hands over baton to first athlete in the VIP Box and baton passes on from first athlete to second waiting athlete and so on in anti clockwise direction and where it is finally handed over to Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal and Chief Minister declared the 3rd Edition of World Cup Kabaddi Open. As the games were declared open Captains of all the teams step forward to take a oath that they would play the game in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Speaking on the occasion Punjab Deputy Chief Minister said that it was his dream to take traditional game of Kabaddi to Olympic level. He said that an humble beginning has already been made with Director of Sports of International Olympic Association sending a communiqué to him wishing the 3rd Edition of World Cup Kabaddi a grand success. He said that the first edition of World Cup Kabaddi that started with 9 nations has reached a level in which 23 teams, 17 male and 6 female from 18 nations descended in Punjab to participated in this game. Mr. Badal said that he was happy for the fact that teams of 8 nations have no player of Indian origin and Kabaddi has now become a truly international game.
Striking an emotional chord with the people, the Punjab Chief Minister Mr Parkash Singh Badal dedicated this world Kabaddi Cup to the late former Prime Minister of India Mr Inder Kumar Gujral, who was a true son of Punjab. In his inaugural address the Chief Minister said that the World Kabaddi Cup was a real tribute to the late former Prime Minister Mr Inder Kumar Gujral as it was his mission to promote brotherhood, goodwill and peace in the Indian Subcontinent, a work that was being ably done by this tournament. He hoped that this event would go a long way in accomplishing the mission of friendship and harmony between the participating countries especially between India and Pakistan, which was a cherished dream of Mr Gujral. Mr Badal further said that to pay homage to the departed leader he had cancelled all his official programs till December 6 however as this prestigious event was an international affair so it could not have been cancelled on the spot.
Terming the day as a ‘Red letter day’ in the history of the state, the Chief Minister congratulated the team of Deputy Chief Minister Mr Sukhbir Singh Badal and his team for organizing this gala event aimed towards recognizing the Kabaddi at international level. He said that as the people of state regard Punjabi as their mother language in the same manner they consider Kabaddi as their mother sport however unfortunately it had been ignored since long. However Mr Badal said that owing to the stupendous efforts made by the Deputy Chief Minister the game has been recoginesed not only in the country but in Asian, African and even the European countries. “I am sure that the day is not far when this popular game of the Punjabis will be included in the Olympics also” added Mr Badal.Has he declared vthe game open the stadium lit up with colourful lights.
Cabinet Ministers including Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Mr. Janmeja Singh Sekhon, Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Mr. Sarwan Singh Phillaur, Mr. Ajit Singh Kohar and Chief Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Pawan Kumar Tinu and scores of MLA participated in the mega event. From Afghanistan Mohammad Zahir Aghbar, President Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Begum Anarkali, Senator came specially to become part of this mega show.
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BADAL CANCELS ALL PUBLIC FUNCTIONS IN VIEW OF STATE MOURNING TILL DECEMBER 6
· FRESH DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER ON
Chandigarh, December 1 –
In view of the seven day state mourning declared by the Punjab Government to pay tributes to the late former Prime Minister Mr Inder Kumar Gujral, the Punjab Chief Minister Mr Parkash Singh Badal today canceled all his pre-scheduled public functions across the state till December 6.
Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that these functions included inauguration of CII’s Agro Tech Fair on December 2. However the light and sound program on the legendary Sikh warrior Baba Banda Singh Bahadur by Sikh Virsa Vihar, Amritsar would be organized at Chapparchiri War Memorial in Mohali as per schedule tomorrow but the Chief Minister would not participate in the function. Likewise, the Chief Minister has also cancelled the inauguration of various development projects in Bholath Assembly segment on December 3 besides his two-day Sangat Darshan program in Lambi assembly segment on December 4 and 5. Meanwhile the Chief Minister has also cancelled the inauguration of PHD Chamber’s annual International Trade Expo (PITEX)-2012 at Amritsar on December 6.
But the Chief Minister would attend the inaugural function of Indian School of Business (ISB) at Mohali to be inaugurated by the Union Finance Minister Mr P Chidambaram tomorrow. The fresh dates of these functions which had been either postponed or cancelled due to the state mourning in the respect of departed leader would be announced later on by the Chief Minister’s Office, the spokesperson added.
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3rd World Cup Kabbadi 2012
SCOTTISH TEAM CAPTIVATES THE AUDIENCE ADORING TRADITIONAL SKIRT ATTIRE
· SCOTTISH TEAM SURPRISED TO SEE THE PASSION OF PUNJABIS FOR THE GAME OF KABADDI: SCOTTISH CAPTAIN BIAIR HAWTHORN
BATHINDA/CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 1:
The Scottish Kabaddi team adoring in their traditional attire of skirt shape dress today captivated the audience when they entered the ground to participate in the World Cup Kabaddi-2012.
This team, from the north-end of globe, has descended for the first time to participate in the mother game of Punjabis-Kabaddi. The entire stadium resounded with claps to welcome the guest Scottish team.
Speaking with the media, the captain of the Scottish team Mr. Biair Hawthorn said that they are surprised to see the love of Punjabis for the game of Kabaddi. He said that the passion of Punjabis for Kabaddi is the same as scottish people love the football game.
Mr. Hawthron further said, ‘the game of Kabaddi caught the attention world-wide, when the Punjab Government had successfully managed to launch the Kabaddi at the world platform by conducting World Cup Kabaddi in 2010 first time”. He said that under the motivation and insipration of Punjabis living in Scottland, they mastered the techniques of Kabaddi in a very short span of time. He eulogized their coach Mr. Prem singh (Jalandhar based NRI) for his efforts in the constitution of Scottish Kabaddi team.
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3RD WORLD CUP KABADDI-2012
KENYA’S VOYAGE FROM MARTIAL ART TO KABADDI-A PARADIGM SHIFT
· KENYA BECOMES THE FIRST TEAM OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLD CUP KABADDI
BATHINDA/CHANDIGARH, DECEMBER 1:
Kenya has become the first nation of the African Continent, which has descended down to the heartland of the Malwa to participate in World Cup Kabaddi. Two teams from the African Continents are participating in this 3rd edition of World Cup Kabaddi, besides Kenya second entry from African Continent is Sierra Leone.
Visually enthralled Captain of the Kenyan Mr. Johan Khakame, while speaking to the media, said that Kenya is known for its passion for Martial Art sports. He added, “Now, the game of the Kabaddi has become the ‘new love’ of the Kenyans”. He said that the Kenya has produced the universally renowned players of Tai-Kwando, Rugby and Kick Boxing. He said that the Kenyan Kabaddi team has been structured under the supervision of their coach Mr. Manjinder Singh, the Punjabi origin NRI. Mr. Khakame further said that, “this is the beginning and in the 4th edition of the World Cup Kabaddi, many more African nations will join the flock marching toward Kabaddi.
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3rd World Cup Kabaddi Punjab-2012
KABADDI INCHING TOWARDS INDUCTION IN OLYMPICS ARENA
· INTERNATIONAL OLYMPICS COMMITTEE ACKNOWLEDGES WORLD CUP KABADDI; SENDS GREETING FOR ITS GRAND SUCCESS
CHANDIGARH, NOVEMBER 30:
Kabaddi has caught the attention of top international sports authority as International Olympics Committee (IOC) sent facilitations to the Punjab Government for the success of World Kabaddi Cup-2012. Disclosing this here today, Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, President, Punjab Kabaddi Association said that Kabaddi is fast marching forward for getting berth in the arena of Olympics. He said that the Punjab Government has received greetings from the IOC, Wishing state government for the success of World Kabaddi Cup-2012.
Education Minister further said that there is no iota of doubt that Kabaddi has now caught the attention of the world. He said that the participation of 23 teams from the six continents of the world is the manifestation of popularity of this game world over. He said that in the third World Kabaddi Cup, teams from African continent (Kenya and Sierra Leone) and Australian continent (New Zealand) are also participating. Mr. Maluka further said that the Punjab Government has resolved to work tirelessly till the time this mother game of Punjabis is inducted in to Olympics.
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3rd World Cup Kabbadi Punjab-2012
12 MEN AND 3 WOMEN KABBADI TEAMS ARRIVED
· PAKISTAN, SIERRA LEONE AND ARGENTINA TEAMS WOULD ARRIVE TOMORROW
Chandigarh, November 30:
To participate in 3rd World Cup Kabbadi Punjab -2012, 12 men and 3 women teams arrived in Punjab today. Three more teams would arrive by tomorrow morning. (December 1, 2012)
Disclosing this here today a spokesman of Punjab Government said that teams in men section England, Afghanistan, Denmark, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, India, Scotland, Italy, Iran, Kenya and USA have arrived in Punjab and in women section teams of India, England and Malaysia have also arrived today. Warm welcome was showered to the visiting teams by the Punjab Government. The teams who are scheduled to land tomorrow included Pakistan, Sierra Leone and Argentina.
3rd World Cup Kabaddi Punjab-2012
WORLD KABADDI EXTRAVAGANZA TO COMMENCE TODAY
· DY CM INPECTS THE PREPAREDNESS OF THE STADIUM
· NEW SPORTS REVOLUTION ENGULFS THE STATE
· SPORTS WOULD BECOME COMPULSORY PART OF SCHOOL CURRICULUM
· 23 COUNTRIES FROM SIX CONTINENTS WOULD FIGHT FOR THE TITLE
· CUT THROAT FIGHT FOR RS.2 CRORE MEN TITLE AND RS.51 LAKHS FOR WOMEN TITLE
· NADA HAS DEPUTED TEAMS TO FOR DOPE TEST
CHANDIGARH, NOVEMBER 30:
The state of Punjab is all set to imbue with the fervour of their mother game Kabaddi with the thumping start of 3rd World Cup Kabaddi at Multipurpose Stadium of Bathinda. This Kabaddi extravaganza would commence under the whitish flood lights amid colourful and cultural showcase of Punjabi culture on December 1, 2012. Deputy Chief Minister, Punjab Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal has today purposely descended to the stadium to inspect the final preparedness of the administration and the sports authority. He was accompanied by Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, President Punjab Kabaddi Association and Education Minister and Mr. Saroop Chand Singla, Chief Parliamentary Secretary.
After the surveillance of the stadium, Mr. Badal said that all the preparations for conducting this international event have been concluded. He said that Kabaddi is very dear to the Punjabis, which consider it as their mother game. DCM said that it is matter of proud that Kabaddi has progressed leaps and bounds, which is evident from the fact that in the first World Kabaddi Cup only 9 international teams participated, whereas in third edition of the World Kabaddi Cup, 23 countries from all the six continents have come down to play.
Mr. Badal further said that a new sport revolution has whirl-winded the state. He announced that the Punjab Government has decided to induct sports as compulsory subject in school curriculum. He said that the contents of this subject would be at par with international standards. Deputy Chief Minister said that Kabaddi is also getting popularity in the fairer sex as the number of woman teams participating in this international event has increased from four to seven. He said that 250 women sportspersons have given trials to get birth in Indian women Kabaddi team.
Mr. Badal said that elaborate arrangements have been made to keep this international Kabaddi extravaganza drugs free. He said that for this purpose, National Anti Dope Agency (NADA) has deputed teams for conducting dope test on the players. He said that the samples of dope would got be tested from the laboratories duly recognized by World Anti Dope Agency (WADA). He said that anyone found guilty of taking drugs would be banned for two years, besides curtailment of prize money. Mr. Badal said that Rs.40 lakhs has been spared for dope tests.
He said that teams of men section have been divided in four pools. Pool A would consist of India, Afghanistan, England and Denmark, while Canada, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Norway would be in Pool B, Pool C would consist of Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Scotland and Italy whereas Pool D would contain Argentina, Iran, Kenya and USA. He said that there would be two pools in women category, India, Canada and Denmark would be in Pool A while the teams of England, Turkmenistan, USA and Malaysia are in pool B.
Divulging details of matches to be played between teams at different stadiums, Deputy Chief Minister said that on December 2 matches of men teams would be played at Patiala from 6:30 pm onwards between England Vs Denmark, New Zealand Vs Norway and India Vs Afghanistan, On December 3 matches would be held at Hoshiarpur from 1pm onwards between Argentina Vs Iran, Scotland Vs Italy and Pakistan Vs Sierra Leone, on December 4 matches would be played at Amritsar from 6:30pm between Argentina Vs USA, Iran Vs Kenya and Pakistan Vs Scotland, on December 5 Doda (Mukatsar) would witness the matches from 1pm onwards between Afghanistan Vs Denmark, Canada Vs Denmark (Women), Sri Lanka Vs Norway, on December 6 Sangrur would witness the matches from 12:30pm between England Vs Afghanistan, India Vs Denmark (Women), Turkmenistan Vs USA (Women), Canada Vs Sri Lanka, on December 7 the matches would be played at Roop Nagar from 1pm between Argentina Vs Kenya, USA Vs Malaysia (Women) and Iran Vs USA, on December 8 the matches would be played at Chohla Sahib (Tarn Taran) from 1pm between Sierra Leone Vs Scotland, England Vs USA (Women), Pakistan Vs Italy, December 9 would be witnessed the matches at M.R. Government College Stadium, Fazilka from 12:30pm between Canada Vs New Zealand, England Vs Malaysia (Women), India Vs Canada (Women) and India Vs England, on December 10 matches would be played at Gurdaspur from 6:30pm onwards between Sierra Leone Vs Italy, England Vs Turkmenistan (Women), Kenya Vs USA and December 11 would witness the matches from 12:30pm between the teams Canada Vs Norway, New Zealand Vs Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan Vs Malaysia (Women) and India Vs Denmark. The semi finals between winners of Pool-A Vs winner of Pool-D (I) would be played at Bathinda on December 12 from 6:30pm followed by II semi final between winner of pool-B Vs winner of pool-C and winner of Pool-A Vs runners of Pool-B (Women-I) and winner of Pool-B Vs runner of Pool-A (Women-II).
The Dy CM said that the competitions for 3rd and 4th position of men category would be held at Jalandhar on December 13 from 6:30pm onwards between loser of I Vs loser of II followed by competitions of women category for 3rd and 4th position between Loser of I Vs Loser of II, while the Final of Women category would also be played on the same day at 8:30 pm.
Mr. Badal said that only final of men category would be played on December 15, 2012 on the closing ceremony of 3rd World Cup Kabaddi at Ludhiana. He said that all the matches in both categories would be played on league-cum-knock out basis. He said that in men category top one team of each pool will qualify for the semis. PTC will telecast live Pearls 3rdWCKP-2012 matches, opening and closing ceremonies.
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