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    CHANDIGARH| Reaffirming that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Govt has no dearth of funds to ensure the world-class health facilities to people of the state, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema accompanied by Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing development projects of health and medical education department here. DR Balbir Singh directs concerned officers to accomplish all ongoing projects at earliest Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that he has strict directions from Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to deal with all the files related to…

Chandigarh| Eight female students of government schools in Punjab will embark to Japan for a 7-day educational trip. Divulging the further details, School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, disclosed that these students have been chosen for the Japan Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science, also known as the Sakura Exchange Program in Science. He said that the selected students will be in Japan from December 10th to 16th, 2023. The selected students include Harmandeep Kaur from School of Eminence Mansa, Jasmeet Kaur from Government Girls Senior Secondary Smart School Bhawanigarh, Sanjana from Government Senior Secondary Smart School Model Town Patiala, Sapna…

The Haryana State Election Commission has communicated with the Additional Chief Secretary of the Haryana Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Department, urging necessary action to address discrepancies in the statutory definition of the Director role within two municipal laws in the state. The concern was raised after Hemant Kumar, an Advocate at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, pointed out that the Haryana Municipal Act of 1973 defines the Director as the Director of the Urban Development Department, while the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act of 1994 designates the Director as the Director of the Urban Local Bodies Department. Kumar emphasized that…

Dal Khalsa is urging the United Nations to intervene and encourage India to abolish the death penalty. On December 9, in commemoration of the 75th World Human Rights Day, the organization plans to conduct a rally and march in Bhatinda. The event aims to draw attention to the transnational killings of Sikh activists, prolonged imprisonments, illegal detentions, inhumane torture, and the misuse of UAPA/NSA in Punjab over the past few years. During a press conference, Paramjit Singh Mand, the party's young spokesperson, and Gurvinder Singh Bhatinda, a working committee member, emphasized the need to give a voice to the victims…

The assertion by the United States that civilians in Gaza should find refuge in UN-designated safe areas has been contradicted by a UN spokesperson. Stephane Dujarric, representing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, dismissed the claim, stating that there are no such designated safe zones in Gaza. He emphasized that there are shelters displaying the UN flag where numerous individuals, including men, women, and children, seek safety, but these locations have proven to be vulnerable during the conflict. Responding to the suggestion that Gazans should go to sites listed by Israel as `deconfliction zones,` Dujarric reiterated that there are no UN-designated safe…

Thiruvananthapuram| Even as the medicinal plant sector is poised to become a multi-billion-dollar global industry, India is yet to fully utilise the opportunity, said Dr Thomas Jacob, former director of research at Spices Board in a session at the Global Ayurveda Festival, which ended here on Tuesday.  Speaking on the value-addition of medicinal plants, Jacob pointed out that while Indian manufacturers are yet to realise such possibilities some enterprising foreigners have already come here and started their ventures. Jacob cited the example of a 23-year-old French man who came to India recently and started producing wine made from `amla`, which…

  Chandigarh|  Once again, the sacred land of Kurukshetra, the cradle of Indian culture and the birthplace of the 'Shrimad Bhagwad Gita,' is set to witness a divine convergence of spirituality, culture, and art. The grand event of the International Gita Mahotsav - 2023 is scheduled to take place from December 7 to December 24, where the timeless teachings of the Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta will be illuminated. In a press conference here today, Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal expressed that akin to the Constitution of India being regarded as the Gita of the government system, he personally perceives the Gita…

Chandigarh| Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of seven IAS and five HCS officers with immediate effect.  According to the orders issued by Chief Secretary here today, Lakshit Sareen OSD Olo Deputy Commissioner, Ambala (Designate) has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) (SDO) (C), Ambala Cantt  and Estate Officer for the Management of Government Land in Excised Area, Ambala Cantt, vice Satinder Swatch, HCS who has proceeded on leave. Narendra Kumar OSD Olo Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad (Designate) has been posted as SDO (C), Palwal relieving Shashi Vasundhra (HCS). Nisha, OSD Olo Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula (Designate) will be…

Chandigarh| Through the unwavering dedication of Haryana Home and Health Minister, Sh. Anil Vij, the name of the historical village `Panjokhara` in the Ambala Cantonment Assembly constituency has been changed to `Panjokhara Sahib` in accordance with its religious significance. Following the Central Government's approval to rename the village, the Haryana Government has today issued its notification. Given the religious importance of Panjokhara village, the Home Minister, Sh. Anil Vij had previously discussed with the state government the possibility of changing the name to Panjokhara Sahib. Through his efforts, the Haryana Assembly session approved the proposal to rename Panjokhara as Panjokhara…

Chandigarh| Haryana Higher Education and Transport Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma said that we should  take a pledge to make India a developed nation. He also highlighted the overwhelming support received during the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra-Jan-Samvad' programmes, emphasising the need for maximum utilisation of government services. Sh. Moolchand Sharma today participated as the chief guest in the 'Jan Samvad' programme of  'Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra' at the community hall of Faridabad. He stated that camps of various government departments are being organised under this programme so that  general public can take advantage of the public welfare schemes provided by…