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Chandigarh, Punjab

Union Budget Completely Neglect Punjab, particularly its Border Areas: Harbhajan Singh ETO

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Chandigarh, February 1

Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has expressed deep disappointment over the Union Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, citing its complete neglect of Punjab, particularly its border areas.

“The Union Budget has failed to address the critical needs of Punjab, especially its border districts, which require special attention and support,” said Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO while adding that as a border state, Punjab faces unique challenges that demand tailored solutions, but the budget has overlooked these concerns entirely.

Minister ETO emphasized that the budget’s silence on Punjab’s demands is a clear indication of the BJP led Union government’s lack of commitment to the state’s development. “Punjab has been consistently raising its concerns and demands, but the central government has chosen to ignore them,” he said.

Cabinet Minister ETO reiterated that the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to the state’s development and will continue to fight for its rightful demands. “We will not let the Union government’s neglect deter us from our mission to build a prosperous and developed Punjab,” he said.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Leaving no stone unturned to ensure clean and sufficient drinking water in Punjab villages: Mundian

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Chandigarh, February 1

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led State Government will leave no stone unturned to provide clean and sufficient drinking water to the villages of the state.

Disclosing this here today, Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardip Singh Mundian said that in order to overcome the problem of water quality and its shortage, the department is running 15 major canal water projects at a cost of Rs. 2174 Crore, and work is going on war footing with regard to these projects. He said that from March onwards, these projects will start getting completed in a phased manner and all the projects will be completed by the end of the year.

Mr. Mundian further said that after the completion of this project, 1706 villages will be covered, which will benefit a population of about 25 lakh and 4 lakh families. These projects are prioritised in areas where water quality is affected.

The Minister said that the Water Supply and Sanitation Department is continuously making efforts to provide better basic facilities to the people of the state, especially clean drinking water and better sanitation facilities in rural areas.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Demand for Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini soars in Delhi after exposing Kejriwal’s lies

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Chandigarh, February 1 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini is gaining significant popularity in Delhi following his exposure of Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal’s false claims about the quality of Yamuna water. BJP candidates have been requesting Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to campaign for them. Given his growing popularity, meetings and roadshows were organized in 9 assembly constituencies of Delhi on Saturday to further boost his presence and support.

Started campaigning by listening to the budget with workers

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini began his campaign on Saturday by watching the live broadcast of the general budget for the year 2025-26 in the Civil Lines area. Following this, he organized a nukkad sabha in support of the BJP candidate Satish Jain from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk assembly constituency. Along with party workers, he listened to the budget speech delivered by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Afterward, he addressed the gathering, explaining to the workers the key reasons why BJP is essential for the continued development of Delhi.

On Saturday, Chief Minister attended a roadshow in support of BJP candidate Poonam Sharma from the Wazirpur assembly constituency, in addition to his scheduled activities. A public meeting organized by the Gadaria community was also held at the Sindh Dharamshala in Ashok Vihar in support of Poonam Sharma. At the meeting, the Chief Minister arrived carrying a pitcher of holy Yamuna water. The Gadaria community congratulated him by presenting a sword and announced their support for the formation of the BJP government in Delhi.

Focus remained on AAP’s failures and Modi’s achievements

In his address, Sh Nayab Singh Saini strongly criticized the Aam Aadmi Party government for its failures over the past ten years. He accused former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of attempting to cover up his own failures and mismanagement by spreading false propaganda, including claims of poisoning the Yamuna water, in an effort to create tension between Haryana and Delhi. He said that the Yamuna is not just a source of water for him but a matter of faith. He further stated that he has personally consumed the water of Yamuna and has exposed the lies of the former Delhi Chief Minister.

Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, India’s global prestige has risen significantly. He assured the gathering that when the election results are announced on the 8th and the lotus symbol wins, all of their problems will be resolved. He further added that just as we successfully implemented Modi ji’s policies in Haryana, similar initiatives—such as policies for youth education, women empowerment, Ayushman Bharat, and other public welfare programs—will be brought to Delhi for the benefit of its people.

Chief Minister campaigned in these assembly constituencies

On Saturday, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed public meetings in support of several candidates, including Satish Jain in Chandni Chowk, Poonam Sharma in Wazirpur, Shailendra from Burari, Manoj Shaukeen from Nangloi, Neelam Pehalwan from Najafgarh, Shweta Saini from Tilak Nagar, Satish Upadhyay from Malviya Nagar, Tarvinder Marwah from Jangpura, and Gajendra Daral from Mundka. He also participated in roadshows across these constituencies. Alongside him, Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana Ramchandra Jangra and other party officials took part in the events. Chief Minister Saini’s simple and direct address captured the attention of the people of Delhi. In many of these programs, large crowds gathered to hear him. While some people were taking selfies with the Chief Minister, discussions about his engaging style of communication were buzzing throughout the areas.

Chandigarh, Punjab

16th Regional Brain Bee held

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The Department of Neurology, PGIMER in association with Indian Brain Bee, International Brain Bee and the Society for Neuroscience (SFN) are proud to announce that 16th Regional Brain Bee was held on 1st February 2025.Since its institution in 1999 by Prof. Norbert Myslinski of University of Maryland at Baltimore, the International Brain Bee (IBB) competition has been inspiring young kids to indulge in neurosciences. The Brain Bee Quiz in India is a live question and answer competition about neuroscience for 11th grade. It is conducted as a 3-tiered (Regional, National and International) where young men and women from all over the world compete to determine the “best brain” on topics pertaining to neurosciences such as intelligence, memory, stress, emotions, sleep, and various neurological diseases. The 16th Chandigarh Regional Brain Bee was aimed at developing the knowledge and excellence base among the students through healthy and highly motivating meet. The students crammed themselves up with a lot of knowledge on neurosciences. The Regional champions qualify for Nationals and National winners represent their respective countries at International level. Last year Regional winner from Chandigarh bagged third place in the National event.The 16th Regional Brain Bee registered 24 students from various schools from tricity. It was co-ordinated by Prof. Dheeraj Khurana, Department of Neurology, PGIMER. 12 students were selected through a written elimination round for the final oral rounds of the quiz. The event was judged by Prof. Parampreet Singh Kharbanda (Department of Neurology, PGIMER), Dr. Manjul Tripathi (Department of Neurosurgery, PGIMER), Dr Kamalesh Chakravarty (Department of Neurology, PGIMER) , Dr. Sucharita Ray (Department of Neurology, PGIMER) – eminent Neurophysicians and Neurosurgeons of the country. The Chief Guest presiding the event was Prof Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh and Guest of Honor – Prof Sudesh Prabhakar (Director and Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital Mohali and Emeritus Professor, PGIMER Chandigarh. The quiz was conducted by the quiz master Dr Tanya Banerjee (Senior Resident, Neurology, PGIMER). The students were taken through the three levels of quiz with interesting and grueling questions, testing each aspect of neuroscience. After a display of their exceptional knowledge, the students who emerged victorious were: Ms Yoshita Thakur from Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh was the Brain Bee Champion closely followed by a spirited performance by Ms Mansi Tiwari from Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula the 1st runners -up and Ms Shreya Lamba from Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh was 2nd runners -up. The winner at Regional level shall participate in the National Brain Bee likely to be held on April, 2025. The National winner will represent India at International Brain Bee to be held likely in Aug-Sep this year.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Government Provides Comprehensive Support to Farmers in Horticulture Sector : Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh, February 1

The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working swiftly to increase farmers’ income and ensure crop diversification. To fulfill this objective, the Horticulture Department, under the guidance of Horticulture Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat, is providing all possible support to farmers to encourage them to move towards the horticulture sector.

With the continuous support from the Punjab Government’s Horticulture Department, Tirth Singh, a progressive and hardworking farmer from village Sandaur in Sangrur district, has made a unique mark in the field of horticulture. By embracing agricultural diversification and growing vegetables, Farmer Tirth Singh has successfully increased his income.

In 1996-97, Farmer Tirth Singh with the help the Horticulture Department, shifted from traditional crops to growing vegetable seedlings. Today, he supplies high-quality seedlings to more than 800 farmers. He now grows onion seedlings, hybrid peppers (CH-1, CH-2), and several other varieties on 4 acres of land. His efforts have not only increased his own income but have also inspired other farmers to adopt crop diversification and move towards horticulture.

Farmer Tirth Singh’s efforts have received full support from the Punjab Government through the Horticulture Department. He has been honored by agricultural institutions and received several district-level awards. Although Tirth Singh has only completed his 10th grade, his hard work and determination to learn have brought him to this position of success.Farmer Tirth Singh has shared his message with other farmers, saying, “We must take care of our natural resources and move away from traditional farming to horticulture and vegetable production. This will not only increase income but also maintain soil fertility.”

Horticulture Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat emphasized the need for farmers to shift from the wheat and rice crop cycle and adopt crop diversification, focusing on other profitable crops. This approach will help preserve underground water levels and natural resources. He mentioned that the Horticulture Department, in addition to providing technical knowledge, is running various schemes to promote horticulture, including the establishment of new orchards, hybrid vegetable cultivation, flower farming, mushroom production units, vermicomposting units, polyhouses/net houses for safe farming, and beekeeping projects. He stated that farmers can coordinate with relevant horticulture officers or district heads to take full advantage of these schemes.

Chandigarh

Revised Budget Estimates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26 for PGIMER Announced

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Chandigarh:

The Government has announced revised budget estimates for the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) for the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, allocating Rs. 2240 crores, with an increase to Rs. 2400 crores for FY 2025-26. This revision represents an overall increase of 7.10% in funds allocated for government initiatives.

In addition, the Capital Expenditure (Capex) allocation has seen a significant enhancement, rising by 25%, reflecting the government’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure.

*Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER*, expressed his satisfaction with the revised budget estimates, stating, “We are extremely pleased with the increased allocation for PGIMER, as it underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare services. This additional funding will enable us to further develop our infrastructure, invest in advanced medical technologies, and ultimately provide better care to our patients.”

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab to be honored with ‘Best State’ and ‘Best District’ Awards under Green Schools Programme

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Chandigarh, January 31

Punjab has once again set a benchmark in environmental sustainability by securing the prestigious ‘Best State’ and ‘Best District’ awards under the Green Schools Programme. These accolades, facilitated by the Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST) and the Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Government of Punjab, will be conferred during the ‘Green Schools Awards Ceremony’ organized by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on February 4 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The awards celebrate Punjab’s exemplary efforts in fostering environmental awareness and sustainability among school communities, reinforcing its leadership in the nationwide initiative. 

The Green Schools Programme spearheaded by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a nationwide initiative aimed at transforming schools into models of sustainability. Through comprehensive environmental audits, schools evaluate their resource usage across six key domains: air, energy, food, land, water, and waste. The programme empowers schools to adopt eco-friendly practices, optimize resource management and reduce their environmental footprint.

Chandigarh, Haryana

ALL INDIA SERVICES ATHLETICS, SWIMMING AND YOGASANA TOURNAMENTS; TRIALS OF PUNJAB TEAMS FOR ON 11th FEBRUARY

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Chandigarh, January 31:

          Central Civil Services Cultural and Board are organizing the All India Services Athletics, Swimming and Yogasana (Men & Women) tournament from 19th February to 8th March 2025 at Chandigarh and Gujarat.

          Trials for the selection of Athletics and Yogasana teams will be held at Polo Ground Patiala on 11th February at 11 am and Swimming teams will be held at Multipurpose Stadium, Sector 78 SAS Nagar (Mohali) on 11th February at 11 am.

          The spokesman of the sports department further informed that in these trials security services personnel/para-security organizations/central police organizations/police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP and NSG etc., autonomous parties/undertakings/public sector Banks including central ministry run banks, excluding casual/daily workers, temporary office workers, newly recruited employees who have been in regular services for less than 6 months, Government employees (regular), government officials (regular) of different departments can participate only after receiving NoC from their departments. The cost of travel, accommodation and food in this tournament will be paid by the player personally.

Chandigarh, Haryana

KILA RAIPUR RURAL OLYMPICS KICKS OFF WITH A BANG

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Chandigarh/Kila Raipur (Ludhiana), January 31 

The Kila Raipur Rural Olympics 2025, one of Punjab’s premier sporting events, got off to an exciting start on Friday with Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond inaugurated the games in the local stadium.

In his address, Tarunpreet Singh Sond emphasized that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is dedicated to elevating sports in Punjab to ensure it becomes a leader in the nation. He noted that the government has been making significant efforts to foster a sports-friendly environment in the state, prioritizing the restoration of Punjab’s previous sports glory.

Minister Sond also announced that the Punjab government has kept a substantial budget of Rs. 75 lakh for organizing these historic games, which will significantly benefit sports and athletes in the state.

 He expressed optimism that the event will contribute positively to establishing a sports culture throughout Punjab, uncovering talent from every corner of the state. Additionally, he mentioned that the government has also increased cash awards for athletes securing medals at the Olympics and other international competitions.

 Additionally, the annual “Kheda Watan Punjab Diyan” event has garnered an overwhelming response from the youth. The Minister announced that the state government will soon resume bullock cart races at the famous rural Olympics. He mentioned that these races have been a very popular sport and a major attraction at the games. The government is considering issuing a notification regarding this and he has also requested the Chief Minister’s support for the same.

Sond encouraged sports enthusiasts to gather at the stadium to witness this grand event. He also emphasized that the rural Olympics provide a platform for children, youths, senior citizens, and everyone else to showcase their talents across various sports. He praised the district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal, for making sufficient arrangements for both the event and its participants.

The opening day featured athletes of all ages competing in ten different activities, including men’s and women’s hockey matches, Kabbadi (NS) events for girls under 14 and under 17, 60m and 100m races for boys and girls, 1500m races for men and women, 400m race heats and finals, Kho-Kho matches, volleyball for men, shooting events, and various traditional rural games.

Earlier, the Minister was welcomed at the stadium by Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal and other civil officials. 

The festivities will continue with a musical performance by popular Punjabi singer Preet Harpal today in the evening followed by performances from singers Virasat Sandhu on February 1 and Kulwinder Billa on February 2.

Chandigarh, Haryana

CM expresses shock over tragic road mishap on Ferozepur-Fazilka road

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Chandigarh, January 31:

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday expressed deep shock and anguish over tragic road accident on Ferozepur- Fazilka road in which 11 people were killed and 15 were injured.

Expressing profound grief and sorrow over this disastrous accident, the Chief Minister shared his heartfelt sympathies with the members of the bereaved families and prayed to the Almighty to give them courage to bear this irreparable loss in the hour of crisis and grant peace to the departed souls. Meanwhile, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he was in constant touch with the administration and was regularly monitoring the situation. The Chief Minister said that he had already directed district administration to provide free treatment to all the injured adding he wished them a speedy recovery.