Chandigarh, March 29, 2013: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today called upon the dental surgeons’ fraternity to play a pro-active role in promoting Dental Tourism in the state.

Badal was addressing the galaxy of dental surgeons across the Globe during the inaugural function of three-day  ‘1^st Punjab State Dental Conference’ held here today at auditorium of the Government Medical College in sector 32. Underlining the need to provide best dental treatment at affordable prices to the dental patients for abroad, Badal said that presently updated health sector in the state could play a pivotal role in boosting ‘Dental Tourism’ in Punjab.

Lauding the initiatives of the Punjab Civil Medical Services Dental Association and Punjab Dental Council (PDC) in general and efforts of Dr. RS Maan and his team in particular for organizing this mega event for the first time in the state, Badal said that dentistry today had evolved into a very refined specialized field and became an organized profession moreover, people were also fully aware towards dental care.

Badal said that the concerted efforts of the SAD-BJP Government had improved the health care sector tremendously through its path-breaking initiatives for strengthening the health infrastructure both in terms of technological advancements as well as availing the expert doctors and other Para-medical staff for providing best health care treatment to the general public in the government hospitals of the state. In order to tap the vast potential of dentistry in the state, the Punjab government had laid special emphasis on setting up of dental colleges in the state, consequently today there were around 16 dental colleges in Punjab, added the Chief Minister. Likewise, government had also released Rs. 4.50 crore for the purchase of 90 dental chairs with highly advanced specifications and 20 digital x-rays and other machines.

Revealing the future plans, the Chief Minister said that to further upgrade the dentistry infrastructure in government hospitals, Rs. 5 crore would be spent to purchase 148 high-tech dental chairs, 90 dental X-rays machines along with other ultra-modern equipment to be installed in the Primary Health Centre’s for providing advanced dental facilities in the rural sector.

Reiterating the firm committed to combat oral Cancer that was unfortunately rapidly spreading in the Punjab, Badal said that to fight this deadly disease the state government had already banned the sale of Tobacco in the state besides taking other preventive steps. The Chief Minister further mentioned that the state government has initiated a crusade against the Cancer and Drug addiction in the state and had established Punjab State Cancer and Drug de-addiction Treatment Fund to provide an effective treatment for the patients. Apart from upgrading the infrastructure of three government colleges at Patiala, Amritsar and Faridkot the state government also was providing State-of-the-Art Cancer treatment facilities in these colleges besides similar Centres at Sangrur and Bathinda district at a cost of Rs 300 crores and in addition to this Tata Memorial Hospital and Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai had also aggred to establish a Cancer diagnostic and treatment Hospital at Mullanpur in Mohali District. Besides, at a cost of Rs. 25 crore five state level Drug De-addiction centres were also being setup at Amritsar, Patiala, Faridkot, Bathinda and Jalandhar by the state government, added Mr. Badal.

In order to provide the quality Health services to the people at their door steps, the state government had organised Mega Medical camps in recent past, where on the spot free of cost dental treatment was provided to the weaker sections of the society. He also mentioned that Punjab was the only state, which was providing full dentures free of cost by organising dental fortnight every year in the month of November, whereas this one set of good denture was costing about Rs. 8000 in the private sector. The State Government had also set up a specialized Punjab Dental Implant centre, first of its kind in the civil dental services of the government sector at Mohali under Public Private Partnership scheme that was working successfully.

On the occasion Health and Family Welfare Minister Madan Mohan Mittal said that Health Department had achieved new heights under the bright leadership of the Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. It was only Badal’s visionary approach that Health Department had conducted two Mega Health Care Medical Camps successfully. In order to promote the dentistry in a big way the SAD-BJP government during its previous regime had appointed 148 new dentists in the government sector. Today total 320 dentists were discharging their duties efficiently in the government hospitals, said Mittal.

Earlier, In-charge of the Conference Organising Committee Dr. RS Maan welcomed the Chief Minister and other dignitaries along with other office bearers and members of both the Punjab Civil Medical Services Dental Association and Punjab Dental Council. On behalf of the Council he also assured the Chief Minister that all the Dental Surgeons would work relentlessly to realise the dream of Badal to provide best dental care services at the doorsteps of the poor section of the society especially in the rural sector.

On the Occasion the Chief Minister also presented mementos as a token of appreciation to the Dental Surgeons of the country and abroad for their outstanding contribution in the Medical field.  He also launched the Practitioner Portal, Biometric System of Punjab Dental Council besides, releasing Smart Cards for the members of the Council and a Dental awareness book-let for the general public.

Prominent amongst those who attended the function included Local Government and Medical Education Minister Chunni Lal Bhagat, Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education and Research Vini Mahajan, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister KJS Cheema, VC Baba Farid Medical University of Health Sciences Dr. SS Gill besides, many renowned Dental Surgeons and dignitaries across the globe.

Chandigarh, March 29, 2013: In a bid to perpetuate the rich legacy of Bhagwan Vailmiki Maharaj, the Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today approved the construction plan of the state-of-the art Temple, Museum and Panorama in Sri Valmiki Ashram (Ram Tirath) near Amritsar at a cost of Rs 115 crore.

A decision to this effect was taken by the Chief Minister in a meeting with the members of Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Vikas Board constituted for the development of Sri Valmki Ashram (Ram Tirath) under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Minister Gulzar Singh Ranike.

Paying reverence to the great spiritual ambassador who propagated the concept of egalitarian society by composing the legendary epic ‘Ramyana’, the Chief Minister said that it was a matter of great pride and honor for the state government to offer humble tributes to Bhagwan Vailmki Maharaj Ji by developing this site for the devotees visiting this sacred place from every nook and corner of the world. It may be recalled that Bhagwan Valmiki Maharaj Ji resided and composed his masterpiece ‘Ramayana’ at this sacred place. He said that realizing the paramount significance and sanctity of this historic place the state government has made concerted efforts to develop it adding that so far Rs 20 crores has been spent for its beautification. However Badal pointed out that new Temple which would be constructed at Sri Valmiki Ashram (Ram Tirath) would be an engineering marvel spruced with rare architecture, landscaping besides aesthetically designed.

The Chief Minister categorically said that this Temple would be unique in the sense that it would not only help in disseminating the philosophy of Bhagwan Valmiki Maharaj  for carving out a harmonious society in the state but it would also act as a lighthouse to guide the destiny of our youth through the great ethical and moral values preached by him. He said that the museum and the panorama to be constructed at Sri Valmiki Ashram would showcase the teachings of Bhagwan Valmiki Maharaj which emphasised equality in the society alongwith the Principles of what an ideal man, ideal ruler and ideal people should follow for the formation of an ideal state or society. This temple would be a befitting tribute to Bhagwan Valmiki Maharaj, who was the “Pitaamah” of Sanskrit language and first poet or the Adi Kavi of the world who by his immortal and masterpiece composition the “Ramayana” propagated the message of victory of good over evil, added Badal.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government was fully committed to undertake renovation and beautification of this sacred place from its historical and religious perspective adding that the work on this ambitious project would be commenced soon and was likely to be completed within two years. He further said that the work would be executed in a phased manner and during the first phase the construction of Temple and Multi Storey Bus/car parking would be undertaken followed by construction of Langar Hall, Sangat Hall and Museum in the second, third and fourth phase respectively. Mr Badal also asked the Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar Mr Rajat Aggarwal who also participated in the meeting to ensure that timely commissioning of this prestigious project.

Expressing gratitude to the Chief Minister for making all out efforts to ensure unprecedented development of this historical and sacred place, Speaker of Punjab Assembly Dr Charanjeet Singh Atwal and Cabinet Minister Gulzar Singh Ranike said that with the approval of this project Ram Tirath, which was the sacred place of all the religions and communities, would emerge as a prominent religious destination on the world religious tourism map. They also said that community would be ever indebted to the Chief Minister for showing the magnanimity to ensure overall development and beautification at Sri Valmiki Ashram (Ram Tirath) in view of the religious sentiments of the community.

Prominent amongst those present on the occasion included Vice Chairman of Board Mr Hans Raj Hans, Members Vijay Danav, Mr Lakshman Dravid, Naresh Dhingan, Om Parkash Gabbar, Randeep Gill, DP Khosla, Karnail Singh Sahota and others.   

Chandigarh / Patiala, March 29, 2013: Bhupindejit Singh Virk, Superintendent, Central Jail, Patiala today strongly denied the rumours circulating regarding Balwant Singh Rajoana and affirmed that he was safely lodged in Patiala jail.

In a signed statement, the Jail Superintendent clarified that Rajoana, who was awarded death sentence was lodged in Patiala jail and warned mischievous elements against spreading the rumours regarding his hanging or transfer to other jail.

He warned that Punjab government would act strongly against anyone spreading rumours.

New Delhi, March 30, 2013: Haryana Chief Minister, Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that efforts will continue to get reservation for Jat community in the Central Government.

Speaking at the Akhil Bharatiya Jat Maha Sammelan at Mavalankar Auditorium in New Delhi today, Hooda said that besides Jat community, his government has  also given reservation to Jat-Sikh, Ror, Bishnoi, Tyagi and  other economically weaker sections of the society.

Hooda called upon the Jat community to give good education to their children and also help other poor children in getting education. Hooda said that the society and the country, which will be ahead in education, will lead.  His government is laying stress on quality education in the state. Girl’s education is also being given full attention. Khanpur Gurukul has been upgraded to University level and a Women Medical College also has been opened. Rajiv Gandhi Education City is being established, which will have institutions of international standard. 

Stressing on the unity of Jat community, Hooda said that Jat organizations should not be politicised.  About reservation for Jat community in the Centre, Hooda said that he and former Lok Sabha Speaker, Balram Jakhar have met the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson, Smt Sonia Gandhi, a number of times. Our efforts will continue in future also.

Presiding over the Maha Sammelan, Balram Jakhar said that Jat community has contributed a lot for the country. The Jat community grows foodgrains and also makes sacrifices for the defence of the country. Jat community has been given reservation in Haryana. In Centre also, it should get reservation. Our efforts will continue for this. He congratulated Ajay Singh, the newly elected President of Akhil Bharatiya Jat Sabha and advised him to take all along with him.

The Maha Sammelan was also addressed by former Foreign Minister, Kunwar Natwar Singh, Ex Governor Chandrawati, Haryana Minister Kiran Choudhry, Ex Punjab Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, former MP Harender Singh Malik, former Chief Secretary of Rajasthan Kushal Singh, Jat leader Raghu Thakur and other leaders.

Ludhiana / Jalandhar / Amritsar, March 30, 2013: Social activist Anna Hazare reached at Amritsar on Saturday afternoon.

He is to launch 'Janatantra Yatra' from Jallianwala Bagh at Amritsar Sunday.

During his Punjab tour, Anna will hold series of public rallies. He will also address public rallies at various places across the state.

He arrived here in the train from Dehli. He was given warm welcome at the railway stations, including Ludhiana and Jalandhar by activists of Jantantar Morcha Punjab. He was seen holing a national flag while travelling in the train.

Anna opined that there was a need to create awareness among the masses on several issues such as Jan Lokpal Bill and Right to Reject. He strongly believed that the nation could see a change only through a mass movement, which was need of the hour. He asserted for the unity on these issues. He categorically said if they were separated then their power was scattered but if they were together then they stood united.

According to Jantantar Morcha Punjab’s Jalandhar District Conever Dr. Inderjit Singh, the party workers, including Gulshan Azad, Vinod Bobby, Joginder Singh, Vineet Sharma, Hitesh Malhotra, Sandeep Ratan, JK Kakkar, Darshan Lal, Achint Khanna, DD Bhardwaj, Pankaj Anand, Deepak Khosla, Rajnikant Verma, Ravinder Sharma, Subhash Sharma, Saurabh, Gobind Singh, Pawan Kumar and Sushant Ratan were among those who gave rousing reception to Anna Hazare at the Jalandhar railway station.

Ludhiana (Charanjit Singh Saluja): In an informal media interaction at the local railway station, Anna Hazare said he would not support any particular political party in the coming parliamentary elections in 2014.

However, he told that he would support those candidates who would raise their voice in the parliament for the implementation of Lokpal Bill.

To a question, he categorically told that he himself would not contest the elections because he did not want to be indulge in corrupt and dirty politics.

On the issue of hunger strike being observed by Kejriwal, he told that he stood with Kejriwal on the public interest issues. He said he had met Kejriwal and asked him to stop his hunger strike. He hoped that Kejriwal would end his agitation within a day or so.

(Tight security arrangements were witnessed at the time of arrival of Anna Hazare at the Ludhiana railway station on Saturday. City Air News photo; Mandeep Kumar Verma.)

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(photo-caption: Social activist Anna Hazare being given warm welcome by activists of Jantantar Morcha Punjab at Ludhiana railway station on Saturday.)

The following is the tour programme of Anna Hazare in Punjab.

Amritsar, March 31, 2013: Noted social activist Anna Hazare started his much publicised 'Janatantra Yatra' (walk for democracy) from here on Sunday.

The motive of this Yatra is to create a mass movement against the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre.

Hazare had arrived here on Saturday. It may be mentioned here that he was given a rousing reception by his supporters at various railway stations including Ludhiana and Jalandhar on yesterday.

At the launching ceremony of his Yatra today, Hazare was accompanied by his supporters. Before start of the Yatra, he paid his obeisance at Durgiana Mandir and Golden Temple. He also visited Jallianwala Bagh where he paid tributes to the martyrs. He had already announced to visit these three places before the launch of the Yatra.

He was accompanied among others by former army chief VK Singh.

Addressing the gathering outside Jallianwala Bagh, Hazare hoped that a mass movement would only bring change across the country.

Adding, he announced that a massive public rally would also be held at Ramlila Ground in Delhi after five months. He named this rally as “Jan Sansad”.

He said he would keep on addressing small public meetings during his Yatra, which would stress upon on 25 key agendas, including to get implement the Jan Lokpal Bill. The Yatra is being taken out under the banner of 'Janatantra Morcha'.

Ludhiana, April 1, 2013: 75-year-old social activist, Anna Hazare has called upon people to act wisely at the time of casting their votes in the forthcoming parliamentary elections scheduled to be held in the year 2014 to bring a change at the Centre.

Addressing a gathering at the UCPMA premises here on Monday under his ongoing nation-wide `Jantantra Yatra’, he said “use a right key to open the lock in the coming parliamentary elections”. He said there was a need of brining unity to bring a change in the existing democratic system in the country.

Showing an injury mark on his forehead, he said he had fought against Pakistan being an Indian Sepoy. He said now they had to fight for second freedom struggle to come out of the existing corrupt system in the country, adding the Britishers had left the nation way back in 1947 but “blacks” had replaced them. He remarked, the Britishers might had not looted the nation in 150 years that our own rulers had looted after the Independence.

Hazare said he had started campaign for people’s right on his own following which a big carvan of people joined him with passage of him. He recalled that he had shown exit doors to many corrupt government officials and even ministers over the period. He said his efforts had forced the government to bring RTI Act. Now he was fighting for the implementation of Jan Lokpal Bill and also bring other Acts such as “Gram Sabha Act”. He said the Gram Sabha Act would give rights to the villages  as “Village Sansad” (Village Parliament) and the government would not be able to take possession of the farmers’ lands forcibly.

Speaking about his Jantantra Yatra, he said he had not started this nation-wide campaign for seeking power and anything else for him. He added he wanted to see a change in the existing political and democratic system in the larger interest of the countrymen.

Reacting to the media persons query about low turnout of people at his public meeting at Ludhiana, he said he had been running a campaign against corruption across the country. The low turnout of Ludhianvis at his public meeting indicated that there did not existed much corruption in Ludhiana therefore people did not prefer to attend the meeting, he quipped. However, he also observed that another reason might be that the local organisers  had not done much publicity of the event.

In his address, Gen (retd) VK Singh said there was a need to bring change in the existing scenario across the country. He regretted that the politics had changed the overall scenario in the country. He also regretted that the political parties were following the policy of divide and rule, adding the situation would change only when people would stop getting disunited due to political parties.

Earlier, Hazare and his team members were given warm welcome at various places including Jalandhar Bypass, Clock Tower in the city.

Anna Hazare addressing a gathering at the UCPMA premises at Ludhiana on Monday.

City Air News photo: Mandeep Kumar Verma

Anna Hazare and team members being given warm welcome at Ludhiana on Monday.

City Air News photo: AJAY

Anna Hazare paying tributes at Kuka Martrys' Memorial at Ludhiana on Monday.

City Air News photo: AJAY

Ludhiana, April 2, 2013: Trishneet Arora CTO and Founder of TAC Security Solutions, has returned after imparting training to IPS Officers at Gujarat.

In a statement here on Tuesday, he told City Air News that police officers from Crime Branch learnt cyber crime investigation from him. He taught about hacking secret and gave complete knowledge of ethical hacking.

IPS Officers honoured  Trishneet.

He told that now he was officially working with Gujarat Crime Branch and giving them his consultancy.

Ludhiana should feel proud on him because he belongs to this city. He is merely 18 years old.

Ferozepur, April 3, 2013:  A warm welcome was given to Anna Hazare and his team members including Gen (retd) VK Singh and Sufi Syed Gillani and former MP Santosh Bharti by the All India Mazdoor Morcha at Hussaniwala where the team paid obeisance to the martyrs. 

Anna talks with high hopes to eradicate evil in the country which is deep-rooted and spreading like fire.

He said the aim of  Jantantra Yatra is to mobilise people in his fight against corruption and inefficient political system in the country to bring change in the politics of India and to provide their due rights.

Speaking to the media, he said, he would fight till his last breathe to introduce the Jan Lok Pal Bill for the welfare of the people and requested for the support of the public.  He further appealed to the people to participate in the conference being organised at Delhi.

While discussing the various issues with the representatives of  NGOs, Anna conveyed  his thanks to the people of Ferozpeur especially to the All India Kissan Mazdoor Morcha, he said, the help of the Morcha would be taken at the time of need. 

In all, about 100-150 people were present at the Hussaniwala and it was not a good show of strength of its supporters for the national level issues.

In fact, the nation needs the leadership of the authorised and the guidance of the authoritative as the two together can make a good governance and the one without the other is either hollow or academic, said Inder Singh Gogia, one of the social activist who had joined the campaign of Anna Hazare. 

Jalandhar, April 3, 2013: Army has invited applications for recruitment of Junior Commissioned Officer as Religious teachers i.e. Pandit, Maulvi, and Padre.  Candidates applying for Religious Teachers for above mentioned categories should have passed their Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university and the candidates applying for re-mustering in any of the categories should have done 10+2 as minimum educational qualification.

The age of the candidate should be between 27 to 34 years for civilian candidates and between 25 to 34 years for candidates,  those who are re-mustering as on Ist day of Recruitment rally,  for RRT Course Ser No -72 and 73.

All eligible candidates of Punjab and J&K state, those who are applying for the post of JCO (Religious Teacher), should submit  their application to Headquarters Recruiting Zone, Jalandhar, PIN-144005 on or before 25 Apr 2013. 

For detailed information and Application Form, contact your nearest Branch Recruiting Office (BRO).

Ferozepur, April 3, 2013 :  Dr. Nitin Bajaj, Dental Surgeon and President Elect – 2014 Punjab Dental Association speaking to the media said, “More students are being admitted in some of the dental colleges than actually allowed by the 1948 Dentists Act which is affecting the study of the students in the absence of shortage of teaching and required infrastructure”.

He further said, “In the new report issued by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has painted a poor picture of how the country’s Dental Council is managing dental education. Among other misconducts, it found that a significant amount of dental institutions have not been inspected by the governmental body for years and those fees worth more than US$1.3 million to be paid by these colleges for the recognition and renewal of certain course is outstanding”.

The government body inspecting the dental institutions should made a regular inspection of dental colleges, without compromising with the education of the students which has raised a number of questions on account of non-inspection of dental colleges, Dr. Nitin Bajaj added.

Chandigarh, April 3, 2013: After the recovery of drugs (5 Kg Ice and 90 kg Pseudophedrine ) from the premises of Ravicharan Singh @ Ravi Deol brother-in-law of boxer Ram Singh, deeper association of the boxer with the smugglers has surfaced.

As such he has been arrested by the Fatehgarh Sahib police for custodial interrogation, an official release said.

Another official release said: “The Fatehgarh Sahib Police today arrested Boxer Ram Singh in Case FIR No. 45 dated 3-3-13 U/S 21/ 61/ 85 NDPS Act, 25, 54, 59 A Act, 420, 465, 468, 471 IPC PS Fatehgarh Sahib already registered against international smugglers Anoop Singh and others. He is the 16th accused who has been arrested in this case. He was summoned to join investigation in this case after the name of Ravi Deol (Brother in law of Ram Singh) surfaced in this case and heavy recovery of drugs (5 Kg Ice and 90 kg Pseudophedrine )  was made from his parental house in Sangrur. After questioning this had come to the notice that he was continuously in touch with Ravi Deol who also happens to be a proclaimed offender and a smuggler.

During intensive questioning it was found that Ram Singh has deeper connections with the smugglers and necessitated his custodial interrogation.”

Ludhiana / Jalandhar, April 3, 2013: Officials of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have arrested a Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax posted at Ludhiana, Tarun Kumar Bhattacharya and a Jalandhar-based Chartered Accountant (CA), Ashwani Kumar from Jalandhar.

According to available information, both were arrested on a tip-off from an affected businessman hailing from Northern region.

As per the information, the complainant businessman had alleged that Bhattacharya had demanded a bribe of Rs. 10 lakh through the CA, to settle his assessment case.

However, the bribe money was later settled at Rs. 6 lakh.

To settle the deal, the complainant businessman was called by the duo at Jalandhar, on Tuesday night.

Finally, the duo were arrested.

Ludhiana, April 4, 2013: In a representation to Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court, New Delhi, the Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD) president Dr. LS Chawla and general secretary Dr. Arun Mitra have stated that delay in the judgment on the NEET PG Medical entrance is causing extreme anxiety among the students. The students feel uncertainty in their career. Vast majority of private medical colleges have already conducted their tests and collected huge amount. Advertisements about information for admissions to private colleges are appearing in the media and misleading the students. The NEET will eradicate to a large extent corruption in the admission to medical colleges and check black money involved in the process.

They further said, “We therefore earnestly request you to kindly speedup the judgment so that the interest of the students is not compromised.”

Ludhiana,  April 4, 2013:Thakur Dilip Singh, an elder brother of Satguru Uday Singh- the new chief of Namdhari Sect on Thursday announced to leave Dera of Jiwan Nagar.
Addressing a press conference here, he has asked Bhaini Sahib Management to acquire Dera of Jiwan Nagar.  
Further, Thakur Dilip Singh said he had left the Dera because he wanted unity in the Panth. He categorically said he did not want any properties in his name.
He also revealed that he had informed Mata Chand Kaur in this regard.
On being asked, he told that he had been moving among the masses for religious programmes for the time being. He told that he had not decided as to where should have his dera so far.
Among others, Namdhari Gurmeet Singh from International Namdhari Samaj was also present on the occasion.

Jalandhar, April 5, 2013:  Reports have been published / telecast in a section of the media indicating that CBI has reached a conclusion regarding alleged killings of three persons in Kunda (UP).

In this regard, CBI has clarified that its investigation is in progress and no conclusion has been arrived as yet. The role of all accused persons is under investigation and no clean chit has been given to any person.

This was stated by the spokesperson of the CBI, while issuing a press release on Thursday.

Jalandhar, April 5, 2013 :  As the Central Bureau of Investigation completes 50 years of excellence, commitment and distinguished service to the nation, the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the CBI on April 6.

The President will unveil the Golden Jubilee logo and deliver the 14th DP Kohli Memorial Lecture on ‘Good Governance: Empowering Institutions, Society and Public’, at the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Personnel and PMO V. Narayanasamy will preside.

The President will also honour former Directors of CBI, and present the President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Services and the DP Kohli Award for the Best Detective Constable of CBI on this occasion.

The prestigious D. P. Kohli Memorial lecture is organised annually by the CBI in the honour of its founder Director. Late D. P. Kohli was the Head of Special Police Establishment and Central Bureau of Investigation from 1955 to 1968. During the tenure of Kohli, CBI was put on a firm footing by extending its activities and converting it into an efficient instrument of crime investigation. Kohli was a visionary who sowed the seeds for the evolution of CBI into an effective and vibrant organisation.  It was on account of his vision that CBI today enjoys the reputation of professionalism and fairness and has the confidence of all sections of society.

As the Bureau steps into its Golden Jubilee Year, it proposes to celebrate this historic milestone through a series of events/programmes spread over the year 2013-2014.  These include showcasing the history and work of CBI, promoting research in areas of CBI working such as anti-corruption laws, technical tools to assist investigation etc.  The CBI will also identify future challenges and formulate a plan to build capacity to meet these challenges.  The Bureau also plans to organise an international anti-corruption conference later this year.

The Central Bureau of Investigation was established by a  Government of India resolution dated 1st April, 1963 after a growing need was felt for a Central Police Agency which could investigate not only cases of bribery and corruption, but also violation of Central fiscal laws, major frauds relating to Government of India departments, public joint stock companies, passport frauds, crimes on the high seas, crimes on the Airlines and serious crimes committed by organised gangs and professional criminals.  This Investigation and Anti Corruption Division continued to derive its jurisdiction and powers from DSPE Act, 1946.

CBI was further strengthened by addition of an Economic Offences Wing by a Government of India Resolution dated February 29, 1964. In September, 1964 a Food Offences Wing was formed to collect intelligence regarding hoarding, black marketing, smuggling and profiteering in food grains and take up such cases having inter-state ramifications in view of the situation prevailing at that time. It was merged in the Economic Offences Wing in 1968. With the passage of time, requests were made by various quarters for CBI to take up investigation in crimes like assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, crimes committed by extremists, violation of Official Secrets Act, large scale Bank and Insurance Frauds, and, others specific cases like Bhagalpur Blindings, Bhopal Gas Tragedy etc.

Constitutional courts also started referring cases to CBI for enquiry/investigation on the basis of petitions filed by the aggrieved persons in cases of murders, dowry deaths, rape etc. In view of these developments, it was decided in 1987 to have two investigation Divisions in CBI namely Anti Corruption Division and Special Crimes Division, the latter dealing with cases of conventional crimes as well as economic offences. Pursuant to the direction of Supreme Court, the existing Legal Division was reconstituted as the Directorate of Prosecution in July 2001. A new Zone, namely “Technical Forensic & Coordination” (TFC) was created at CBI Headquarters, New Delhi in 2010. As on date, offences under 74 existing Central and 19 State Acts, 243 offences under the Indian Penal Code have been notified by the Central Government under section 3 of the DSPE Act.  

In the last five decades, the Central Bureau of Investigation has evolved from an anti corruption agency to a multi faceted, multi disciplinary central police law enforcement agency and emerged as a premier investigating agency of the country which enjoys the trust of the People, Judiciary, Government and Parliament.

Jalandhar, April 5, 2013: Army has invited applications for recruitment of Havildar Education in the Army Education Corps in Science and Arts stream for group ‘X’ and ‘Y’.   Candidates applying for Group `X’ should have passed BA, BEd/BSc, B Ed/BCA/BSc(IT), B Ed/MA/ MSc/MCA from any recognised university.

Candidates applying for Group ‘Y’ should have passed BA/BSc/BCA/BSc(IT) from any recognised university.  

The age of the candidate should be between 20 to 25 years as on first day of recruitment rally

All eligible candidates of Punjab and J&K state, those who want to apply for the recruitment of Havildar Education, are advised to submit their applications to Recruiting Zone, Jalandhar Cantt, PIN-144005. Last date for receipt of applications is April 30, 2013
For further detailed information and application forms, please contact your nearest Branch Recruiting Office (BRO)/Zonal Recruiting Office (ZRO).

Jalandhar, April 5, 2013: 8th Light Cavalry undertook a trekking expedition from Dharamsala to Truind with effect from March 26 to commemorate its 225th year of raising.

The expedition team was flagged off by the Commander from Khasa Cantt Amritsar. The expedition undertook to celebrate the indomitable spirit and never back down attitude of the men in olive greens.

The expedition team comprised three officers, one JCO and nine Jawans, led by Maj Raj Singh and inclusive one medical officer and a Nursing Assistant.  Due to prolonged winter at Baloni Jat pass on Dhauladar Ranges, the original route was altered.  The trekking route passed through Dharamsala, Kareri Village, Kareri Lake, Guna Temple, Gullu Temple and finally Truind before getting back to Dharamsala. The team covered a total distance of 93 Km in 6 days with five night halts in bivouac.   One guide and two civil porters were also went alongwith the team.

The trek, which traversed the traditional trekking routes in the area, become more adventurous and challenging due to the snow spell during the first two day of trekking. The team interacted with local as well as other trekking team en-route.  A medical camp was set up at Kareri village in which large Number of locals participated.  The expedition helped inculcate spirit of adventure, develop leadership qualities, build team   spirit and instill a sense of offensive spirit amongst the officers and men.

Chandigarh, April 5, 2013: On the recommendations of Punjab and Haryana High Court and in exercise of powers conferred under rule 3 of Punjab Civil Services (Premature Retirement) Rules, 1975 and all other powers enabling under this act, the Punjab government has compulsory retired Baldev Singh Sodhi, Additional District and Sessions Judge, before his superannuation immediately, in public interest.

The department of Home Affairs and Justice (Judicial 1 Branch) has issued notification in this regard. As per the notification the retiree would be paid pay and allowances for a period of three months in lieu of three months notice in terms of rule (3) of the rules ibid.