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Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar| In line of healthy and Rangla Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Government has now started screening in state to prevent spread of HIV and Hepatitis B and C after getting encouraging results from inmates of Prisons, De-addiction and Re-habilitation Centers, disclosed Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh, here on Tuesday.Flagging off Mass Awareness Vans under Jan-Jagrukta-Muhim for testing, treatment and counseling of youth prone to HIV, Hepatitis B and C based on increasing cases of HIV AIDS across the state particularly in Bathinda, Faridkot, Ferozepur, Muktsar and Moga from Dr B R Ambedkar…

Hardeep Puri, Union Petroleum Minister, expressed optimism that the Indian economy is on track to reach USD 5 trillion in the upcoming financial year 2024-25 and has the potential to double to USD 10 trillion by the end of the decade. Currently estimated at around USD 3.7 trillion, Puri emphasized that India is positioned as the fifth-largest economy and fourth-largest stock market globally. He believes that within the next 1-2 years, India will not only maintain its status as the fourth-largest economy but will further advance. Puri conveyed his confidence in India's economic growth during an interview on Tuesday, stating…

The Ministry of Law and Justice, on Tuesday, officially announced the appointment of Justice Abhay Ahuja as a permanent Judge of the Bombay High Court, according to the powers vested under Article 217(1) of the Indian Constitution. The notification specifies that Justice Ahuja, currently serving as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court, will assume the role of a permanent Judge from the date he takes charge. The Supreme Court Collegium had earlier recommended Justice Abhay Ahuja for the position of permanent Judge, following a unanimous recommendation by the Collegium of the High Court of Bombay. The Chief Ministers…

Gurvinder Kaur, a student from Meritorious School Hakumat Singh Wala, who participated in the Sakura Science Exchange Scheme in Japan and gained insights into science, technology-related inventions, museums, and universities, was honored today by Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Dhiman due to her commendable abilities. Expressing joy, DC Rajesh Dhiman extended best wishes to the student for a prosperous future and encouraged her to continue her studies with increased hard work and dedication. He attentively listened to the student's concerns, provided guidance, and instilled confidence in her to address future study-related challenges. During the event, the Principal and Deputy Education Officer highlighted…

China is currently undergoing international scrutiny regarding its human rights record during the fourth session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group at the United Nations Human Rights Council, taking place from January 22 to February 2. This review offers member states a unique opportunity to hold China accountable for its human rights obligations, as stated by analysts and rights advocates. The UPR is a peer-review process conducted by the UN Human Rights Council, where member states assess each other's human rights records, commitments, and obligations, providing recommendations to the state under review. This marks China's fourth appearance before…

The voter count in Uttarakhand has seen an increase of 4.70 lakh since 2019, reaching a total of 83 lakh voters as of January 1, 2024, according to the Election Commission's voter list. This figure includes both general electors and service voters. In comparison to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the state has witnessed a rise of 4.70 lakh voters. Uttarakhand comprises 82.4 lakh general electors and 93,357 service voters, who will exercise their franchise across 11,729 polling stations situated in the Himalayan region. The updated voter list for state elections reveals a surge in the number of voters in…

Familiarization training has commenced for 140 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel set to be deployed at the Parliament, as per officials on Tuesday. These personnel will assume responsibilities for screening visitors and baggage at the Parliament entrance. The anticipated deployment is expected to take effect during the upcoming Budget Session starting on January 31. This marks a significant development following a security breach in Parliament during the Winter Session, where two individuals infiltrated the Lok Sabha chamber. In response, the Ministry of Home Affairs granted `in principle` approval for the CISF to conduct a joint survey of Parliament premises.…

To ensure a peaceful Republic Day celebration, Punjab Police, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's directives, has deployed over 20,000 police personnel. Senior officers from headquarters are stationed in various districts to oversee law and order and security arrangements. The state-level Republic Day functions will be held in Patiala, where Governor Banwarilal Purohit will unfurl the National Flag, and in Ludhiana, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will do the honors. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Headquarters Dr. Sukhchain Singh Gill, in a press conference, stated that Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav is personally supervising security arrangements,…

Farmers can avail a 75% subsidy on solar energy pumps through online applications for solar water pumping systems under the PM-KUSUM Scheme initiated by the Haryana Government. The application period on the saralharyana.gov.in portal is from January 19 to January 29, 2024. Essential documents such as land records, Aadhaar card, family ID, and an undertaking letter are required for the application. The spokesperson highlighted that farmers without connections to solar or electricity-based pumps on their Parivar Pehchan Patra can apply. The PM-Kusum scheme aims to facilitate irrigation using solar energy, and applications are invited for solar pumps ranging from 3…

Devender Singh Babli, the Minister of Development and Panchayats in Haryana, highlighted the effectiveness of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra for citizens. He stressed that the government's primary objective is the well-being of every individual in society, particularly the underprivileged, aiming to bring the benefits of schemes to integrate them into the mainstream. Babli urged citizens to actively participate in the journey towards making India a developed nation by 2047. The second phase of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, covering rural areas, reached the Mini Secretariat Complex and Railway Road New Grain Market in Tohana City, Fatehabad. Babli, as the…