Zirakpur-Dera Bassi belt to be developed as urban conglomerate—Sukhbir Badal

CHANDIGARH–The ambitious plan to develop Zirakpur and Dera Bassi belt as most modern urban satellite towns was on the final stages of discussion and Punjab Government was contemplating to attract international real estate players in this area.

This was announced by Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister, Punjab while laying the foundation stone of 3.5 km long 6 lane Ring Road in Zirakpur to divert Delhi- Mohali traffic away from the Zirakpur.

Mr. Badal said that he has envisioned this plan to facelift the total region and the focus was on planned growth of total area. He said that GMADA was also finalizing the contours of sectoral grid of this whole area and he has already ordered for planned development of inter sector roads.

Announcing a Rs 80 crore new International Sports Stadium at Nabha Sahib, Mr. Badal said that focus of the Punjab Government was nurturing the sports talent at the ground level besides providing them expert coaching from international coaches. Announcing tri-nation (India, Pakistan and Iran) traditional wrestling championship, Mr. Badal said that after ensuring Kabaddi a global recognition, the Punjab Government was also focusing on other traditional games like hockey and wrestling.

Promising a Sub-Tehsil status to Zirakpur keeping in view its fastest development in Punjab, Mr Badal said that he has asked the Deputy Commissioner to submit a proposal in this regard so that it could be taken into the next cabinet. Mr. Badal also asked Chief Administrator GMADA Mr. Ajoy Kumar Sinha to submit a proposal for linking Zirakpur with Kajoli water works to solve the chronic drinking water problem of this area.

Promising a total facelift of this region Mr. Badal said that besides this Rs. 100 Crore Ring Road, he would also lay the foundation stone of Rs. 2500 crore Chandigarh-Bathinda 4 laning project that would connect Zirakpur with Malwa through expressway.

Capt Amarinder, Manpreet are a spent force: Sukhbir Badal

FARIDKOT-Ridiculing the Congress-led UPA Government on foreign direct investment in retail, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today said before a green signal, the Centre should have taken steps to safeguard the interests of small traders.

Also, to a query about friendship between state Congress president Capt Amarinder Singh and People’s Party of Punjab chief Manpreet Singh Badal, he said, “Both the leaders are spent forces and desperate to find a foothold in the state politics.”

Talking to mediapersons after addressing a gathering at Jor Mela at Guru ki Dhab near Jaito, Sukhbir said, “The UPA Government should clear its stand on the controversial issue. There are a number of stake holders in the country and it is imperative for the government to dispel their fears on the issue,” he stressed.

He claimed the Shiromani Akali Dal believed in value-based politics and resignation of three ministers in the past six months was a proof of this.

On the other hand, the Centre was landing itself in embarrassment as its ministers were allegedly involved in scandals but were sticking to their ministries, he said.
He said the SAD-BJP government had chalked out an ambitious plan of more than Rs 10,000 crore to upgrade the basic infrastructure to provide quality amenities in rural areas.
He said Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal was reviewing the progress of Adarsh schools and action would be taken if any discrepancy was found in their functioning.

Sukhbir Badal moots 7 fast track courts for rape, other cases in Punjab

AJNALA: The state government would urgePunjab and Haryana high court chief justice for setting up of at least 7 fast track courts in the state for expeditious trial of all heinous crimes, including rape cases, said deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday.

He along with cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia was in Ajnala to attend a function organized by Christian community of the area.

"Punjab government is conveying to the high court that it was ready to provide total infrastructural support for setting up these fast track courts and bear all expenses for additional staff required for these courts," he said.