CM gives nod to construct 13400 kilometres of link roads at a cost of Rs 2436.49 crore

Move aimed at facilitating the people residing in rural areas by enhancing rural connectivity

AI technique to be used in construction of these roads

Chandigarh, October 15:In a major move aimed at facilitating people, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday directed the officers to construct 13400 kilometres of link roads at a cost of Rs 2436.49 crore.

Chairing a meeting here today, the Chief Minister said that these Link Roads act as a catalyst in commuting of besides smooth transportation of the goods and services to people. He said that these link roads give impetus to the economic growth of the state and facilitate the people residing in rural areas. Bhagwant Singh Mann underlined the need for construction of these roads as majority of them have remained unattended even after passing their life of six years.

The Chief Minister said that these roads must be constructed by categorising them as top priority, priority and needy roads so that people can be benefitted from it. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that an on ground survey for the need based and priority wise construction of these roads must be ensured. He asked the PWD and Mandi Board authorities to ensure that every single penny is spent judiciously on the construction of these roads.

The Chief Minister said that the state government has decided to give a major facelift to the link road infrastructure by widening, strengthening and upgradation of these rural link roads across the state. He said that keeping in view the importance of this road network to facilitate the people, the state government has taken this decision. Bhagwant Singh Mann asked the Punjab Mandi Board and PwD to ensure high quality of the work besides ensuring that every penny allocated for that project was invested in a justified manner.

The Chief Minister also said that the technology of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ should be used for need based construction of the rural roads in the state. He said that this step will ensure optimum use of the existing resources of the state along with ensuring top quality work on rural roads. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this technique will revolutionise the construction work on roads by saving a lot of public money.

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CM vows to emerge Punjab as digital hub of the country

CEO of Teleperformance group calls on CM

Expresses keen desire to expand its business in the state

CM assures fulsome support and cooperation in this noble initiative

Chandigarh, October 15:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday envisioned that due to concerted efforts of state government Punjab will soon emerge as digital hub of the country.

During a meeting with, Daniel Julien, Chairman & CEO of Teleperformance (TP), global leader for outsourced digital business services here at his official residence, the Chief Minister said that state has immense potential in this vast sector. He appreciated that Teleperformance has over 16000+ employees in Mohali adding he urged Julien to consider Punjab for further thrust and expansion, who readily accepted the offer. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction that Teleperformance services has leading clients from across industries including BFS, Travel, E-commerce, Technology, Media and Telecom, from its three sites in Mohali.

The Chief Minister said that Mohali is truly emerging as an IT destination of India adding that Teleperformance is the leading global provider of outsourced Digital Business Services with 500,000+ employees worldwide across 100 countries. Bhagwant Singh Mann assured fulsome support and cooperation to the company for their every future endeavour and expansion plans in the state. He expressed hope that further expansion by Teleperformance group will accelerate the pace of development on one hand and provide job to youth on the other.

Meanwhile, Daniel Julian expressed thanks to the Chief Minister for extending full support to their venture in the state. He said that With 90,000 employees currently, TP India represents the largest multicultural team within Teleperformance group, and providesworld-class CX services to 200+ clients across different industries from across the globe.

Julien said that company’s ‘High-Tech, High-Touch, High Standard’ approach combines the most advanced digital and technology solutions with human empathy to deliver seamless customer experience, back-office and transformation services, to world’s leading brands. He said that Teleperformance has grown in Mohali by leaps and bounds, generating huge employment opportunities to the regional talent pool with a current employee strength of 16000+.

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CM asks officers to complete ongoing work on medical colleges in time

Reiterates commitment to develop Punjab as hub of medical education

Orders facelift of Amritsar, Faridkot and Patiala medical colleges

Directs officers to explore feasibility of encouraging more super specialist to join government hospitals

Chandigarh, October 15:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday reiterated the firm commitment of the state government to emerge Punjab as hub of the medical education.

Chairing a meeting to review the work on the ongoing medical colleges in the state, the Chief Minister asked the officers to ensure that the work on these is completed in a time bound manner. He said that the work is going on in full swing for constructing upcoming medical colleges at SAS Nagar (Mohali), Kapurthala, Sangrur, Hoshiarpur and Malerkotla. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these medical colleges and hospitals are aimed at making the state a hub of medical education in the country thereby immensely benefitting the people of Punjab.

The Chief Minister batted that the construction work of medical colleges should be completed in a time bound manner so that better health facilities are made available to the people at affordable rates. He said that state has a glorious legacy of producing world class Doctors across the globe and even today a large number of students pursue the medical education for becoming qualified doctors. Bhagwant Singh Mann envisioned that the students aspiring to pursue medical education will be provided quality medical education in these medical colleges.

The Chief Minister also asked the officers to prepare an elaborate plan for facelift of medical colleges in Amritsar, Faridkot and Patiala. He said that the sole aim is to ensure that people are able to get quality health services in these colleges and hospitals. Bhagwant Singh Mann asked the officers to make sure that people are benefitted from these medical colleges.

The Chief Minister also asked the officers to explore the feasibility of hiring more super specialist doctors in the government hospitals of the state. He said that this will go a long way in ensuring the well being of the common man by ensuring quality medical facilities in hospitals. Bhagwant Singh Mann asked the officers to prepare a comprehensive policy for encouraging more super specialists to join government jobs.

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ECI announces By-Elections for Four Assembly Seats in Punjab

- 13 November Polls,23 November Results: Sibin C

- Total Voters Across Four Assembly Constituencies are 6,96,316 and 831 Polling Stations: Chief Electoral Officer

Chandigarh, October 15: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced by-elections for four assembly seats in Punjab: 10-Dera Baba Nanak, 44-Chabbewal (SC), 84-Gidderbaha, and 103-Barnala.

Divulging the details, Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C stated that, as per the program issued for these by-elections, the notification will be issued on 18 October. The last date for filing nominations is 25 October and the scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on 28 October, while the last date for withdrawal of candidature is 30 October.

Sibin C informed that voting will take place on 13 November, and the counting of votes and announcement of results will be done on 23 November.

He further stated that with the announcement of the by-elections, the election code of conduct has come into effect in the districts where these constituencies are located: Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Sri Muktsar Sahib, and Barnala. The code of conduct will remain in force until the completion of the election process till 25 November.

Number of Voters and Polling Stations in Four Assembly Constituencies

Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C mentioned that, as of 10th October 2024, the total number of voters in the four constituencies is 6,96,316, with a total of 831 polling stations.

For 10-Dera Baba Nanak, there are 1,93,268 voters and 241 polling stations. In 44-Chabbewal (SC), the number of voters is 1,59,254, with 205 polling stations.

He further added that in 84-Gidderbaha, the total number of voters is 1,66,489, and 173 polling stations have been established. Meanwhile, in 103-Barnala, there are 1,77,305 voters and 212 polling stations.

Sibin C informed that Uma Shankar Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of Gurdaspur, has been appointed as the District Election Officer for the Dera Baba Nanak assembly constituency, while Komal Mittal, Deputy Commissioner of Hoshiarpur, will serve as the District Election Officer for Chabbewal (SC). Rajesh Tripathi, Deputy Commissioner of Sri Muktsar Sahib, has been appointed for the Gidderbaha constituency, and Poonamdeep Kaur, Deputy Commissioner of Barnala, will be the District Election Officer for Barnala.

Additionally, the SDM of Dera Baba Nanak has been appointed as the Returning Officer for that constituency, while the ADC (G) of Hoshiarpur has been named the Returning Officer for Chabbewal (SC). The SDM of Gidderbaha has been appointed as the Returning Officer for Gidderbaha, and the SDM of Barnala for Barnala.

Sibin C assured that the by-election will be conducted in a peaceful and impartial manner and it will be a fully transparent process.

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Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sardar Kultar Singh Sandhwan casts Vote in Panchayat Elections

Chandigarh, October 15:Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan exercised his democratic right by casting his vote in the Panchayat elections. Accompanied by his family, Speaker voted at booth number 95 in his native village Sandhwan.

Emphasizing the significance of grassroots democracy, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan encouraged citizens to participate actively in the electoral process, adding that "Panchayat elections are crucial for local development and community empowerment."

Notably, Speaker Sandhwan's own political career began with panchayat elections, reflecting his commitment to local governance and community development. This grassroots approach has been instrumental in shaping his governance philosophy.

Speaker further added that Panchayat elections are the foundation of India's democratic system and its immense pride for him to have started political journey from here.