Punjab Archives - Page 24 of 315

22 Jul

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Ensures Cashless Treatment for 2,300 Diabetes Patients, Covering Nearly Rs 6.5 Crore

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Diabetes rarely begins with a medical emergency. It often starts without a warning, with constant thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, unexplained tiredness, numbness in the feet or a wound that refuses to heal. These warning signs are frequently ignored until serious complications require hospitalisation, intensive care, surgery or dialysis. Punjab’s latest health data under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana reveals that diabetes is no longer confined to old age. Increasingly, it is affecting people in the middle of their working lives, placing a growing burden on families, employers and the healthcare system. According to the World Health…

22 Jul

Punjabi Celebrities Split Over CJP Protest as Debate Over Student Agitation Intensifies

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingCJP Protest

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement has sparked contrasting reactions within the Punjabi entertainment industry, with several prominent actors and singers expressing sharply different opinions over the student-led agitation and the police action that followed in Delhi. While some artists have extended their support to the protesting students and questioned the use of force by the authorities, others have chosen to distance themselves from the campaign, arguing that public support should not be extended without understanding the movement's background. Diljit Dosanjh Calls for Dialogue Instead of Force Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh urged the government to…

22 Jul

Punjab Records Cooler Weather as Rain Sweeps Across State; IMD Warns of Heavy Showers in Several Districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Persistent rainfall across Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Tuesday brought down temperatures and provided relief from humid weather, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh warnings for heavy rain in several districts. Pathankot remained under continuous rainfall since Monday night, whereas Chandigarh woke up to intense showers early Tuesday morning. The wet spell also extended to several districts adjoining Himachal Pradesh, contributing to a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, the state's maximum temperature fell by nearly 0.6 degrees Celsius, leaving it around 2.6 degrees below the…

22 Jul

Chandigarh Reviews Progress of Digital Land Projects to Strengthen Property Governance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Chandigarh Administration has stepped up efforts to modernise land administration, with Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad reviewing the progress of the ambitious Landstack Project and the NAKSHA Pilot Programme during a high-level meeting held on Monday. The review meeting brought together senior officials, including Home Secretary Mandip Singh Brar, Finance Secretary Diprava Lakra, Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, representatives of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and officers from various departments associated with the projects. During the meeting, officials presented updates on the digitisation of land records, GIS-based mapping of land parcels, verification…

21 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal Condemns Police Action on Student Protesters, Announces AAP Legal and Medical Helpline

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP helpline, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi News, Jantar Mantar protest, Police lathi charge, Student demonstration

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Following the ‘lathi charge’ on peaceful protesters at Jantar Mantar on Monday and subsequent efforts to trouble students through false cases, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal came forward to assure affected students and their families of full legal and medical support. Calling the action against the students "deeply shameful", he said the party stands firmly with every student who became a victim of the Modi Government's unprecedented brutality. Reassuring the students, the AAP Chief expressed, "You are all our children. Do not be afraid. We stand with you and we will fight this…

21 Jul

Heavy Security, Detentions Mark Farmers’ Attempt to Reach Delhi for Protest Against India–US Trade Pact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingFarmers

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh round of protests by farmer organisations witnessed heightened security and police action on Tuesday as authorities blocked key routes leading to Delhi. The Shambhu border, connecting Punjab and Haryana, remained heavily barricaded while several farmers travelling from different parts of Haryana were taken into preventive custody before they could join the planned gathering in the national capital. The protesters had announced a march to Delhi to participate in a 'Mahapanchayat' at Kisan Ghat, where they intended to voice their opposition to the proposed India–US trade agreement. Anticipating large gatherings, the Haryana administration strengthened security at…

21 Jul

Farmers Split Protest Strategy as Security Ring Tightens at Shambhu Border

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingShambhu Border

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Authorities have stepped up security arrangements at the Shambhu Border ahead of a fresh round of farmers' protests against the proposed India–US trade agreement. With protest groups planning demonstrations on Monday, the Haryana Police have strengthened border checkpoints to prevent any attempt to move towards Delhi. Multiple layers of barricades have been erected at the interstate border, while a large number of police personnel have been deployed to monitor the situation. Earth-moving equipment, including JCB machines, has also been stationed near the barricades as a precautionary measure in case protesters attempt to remove or cross the barriers.…

21 Jul

Punjab, Chandigarh Brace for Fresh Spell of Heavy Rain as IMD Issues Three-Day Orange Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another active phase of the monsoon across Punjab and Chandigarh, issuing an Orange Alert for the next three days as heavy rainfall is expected to affect several districts. The fresh spell has already brought a significant dip in temperatures, offering relief from the intense heat experienced over the past week. According to weather officials, daytime temperatures have fallen by nearly four degrees Celsius below the seasonal average following widespread showers. The changing weather pattern is expected to keep conditions pleasant in many areas while increasing the likelihood of heavy rainfall,…

20 Jul

Successful Mega Job Fair in Sunam Secures Employment and Shortlists Over One Thousand Candidates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Aman Arora today said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is making continuous efforts to create a progressive and employment-friendly ecosystem across the state. He was addressing the gathering at the Mega Job Fair organised in Sunam. The first Mega Job Fair for the Sangrur, Malerkotla and Barnala cluster was jointly organised by the Department of Industries and the Department of Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training. Candidates between 18 and 50 years of age participated in the event and secured employment…

20 Jul

Bhagwant Mann Government Introduces Methadone Maintenance Therapy to Enhance Drug De-Addiction Services in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Dr Balbir Singh, Drug De-addiction, Methadone Maintenance Therapy, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Punjab has introduced an internationally accepted drug de-addiction treatment known as Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) for people with severe opioid dependence. The introduction of methadone marks a significant step in the state’s treatment-focused approach to tackling drug addiction. Conventional treatment has largely relied on Buprenorphine-based Opioid Substitution Therapy through the state’s more than 500 OOAT centres, which involves replacing harmful opioids with regulated medication to treat addiction, and abstinence-based rehabilitation. The introduction of MMT provides an additional treatment option for patients with long-term opioid dependence who have not responded adequately to existing therapies. Six dedicated methadone clinics…