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Maharana Pratap is a source of inspiration for all of us – Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, January 19

Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Sh Shyam Singh Rana, said that the Haryana Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini, is committed to the upliftment of all sections of society. He said that the state government is focused on carrying out development work impartially, in the true spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.

The Minister made these remarks while addressing the gathering at the Pratibha Samman program, held in Rewari on the occasion of Maharana Pratap’s death anniversary. During the event, Minister paid tribute to Maharana Pratap by offering flowers at his statue.

As part of the Pratibha Samman program, the Minister honoured the youth from various communities who excelled in sports, education, and other fields, presenting them with certificates and mementos.

Minister Rana further said, “Maharana Pratap is a source of inspiration for all of us. Even the highest-ranking military officers adopt his principles and values in their lives. He was a staunch nationalist who fought the Mughals till his last breath. The greatest quality of Maharana Pratap was his unwavering resolve to never accept defeat. His legacy is a beacon of inspiration not just for one community but for all communities. He urged the youth to follow the path shown by Maharana Pratap in their own lives.

Also present at the event were MLA Laxman Singh Yadav, Yoginder Singh Rana, and other dignitaries.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF EXPANSION OF THE DAC, MOGA BY CONSTRUCTING THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR

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Moga, January 19:

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday laid the foundation stone of expansion of the District Administrative Complex (DAC) by constructing the third and fourth floor of the building at a cost of Rs 10.31 crore.

The Chief Minister said that it is a red letter day in the history of district as construction of additional two storey of Block B in DAC has commenced today. He said that the DAC building consisting of four blocks viz. A block, B block, C block and D block were constructed in 2004. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in order to ease the space crunch being faced by various offices and to shift some government offices that are being run from other places, additional two storeys are being constructed.

The Chief Minister said that the project will be completed in around eight months by August this year. He said that total of 48 rooms will be constructed on both the floors and there will be provision of separate toilet blocks for gents and ladies on both the floors. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that new lift with a carrying capacity of 13 persons will be installed in the complex adding that both the floors will have CCTV camera system for safety and security.

The Chief Minister said that this ultra modern building will also be equipped with fire Detection/Emergency evacuation and Public Address system. He also said that a 95 KW Solar Power Generation System will be installed in the building for adequate use of renewable energy. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the previous governments had hardly paid any heed towards such initiatives to serve the people in a better manner.

The Chief Minister said that earlier the reigns of the state were in the wrong hands earlier due to which the state had suffered adversely. However, he said that ever since assuming the charge of office his government has been according top priority to such works of immense public importance. Bhagwant Singh Mann that such buildings are being constructed while keeping in-view the future needs of people.

Chandigarh, Punjab

A Nation Prospers When Its Citizens Are Happy”: Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar

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Patiala/Chandigarh, January 19

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the leadership and special efforts of Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and the dedicated endeavors of PRTC Chairman Ranjodh Singh Hadana, the salaries of 1148 employees, who have been working continuously for over a year, have been increased by ₹2500 along with an additional 10% hike. 

It is noteworthy that a meeting between the PRTC Contract Workers union under the leadership of Ranjodh Singh Hadana  held with Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar. During the meeting, officials including Additional Chief Secretary (Transport) D.K. Tiwari, MD Bikramjit Singh Shergill, GM Maninderjit Singh Sidhu and other senior officials were present. 

Speaking on the occasion, Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar emphasized, “A nation progresses when its citizens are happy.” With this vision, the Punjab government is committed to introducing unique initiatives to enhance the quality of life for its employees. Bhullar stated that the salary increment proposal was presented during the Board of Directors meeting, where it is unanimously approved. Copies of the directive have been issued to seven departments. 

Additionally, a consensus was reached to frame a policy for regularizing employees under service rules and the related file will be sent to the Advocate General of Punjab. A follow-up meeting will be held with senior officials and unions to finalize the policy. 

Minister Bhullar further stated that the primary demands of contract employees, particularly salary uniformity, were discussed in a previous meeting held at the Chief Minister’s office in Chandigarh. The government, under CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s leadership, agreed on uniform salaries and assured the resolution of other demands such as adding new buses to the corporation, regularizing contract workers, removing employees from the waiting list for active duties and increasing commissions for advance bookers. 

Chairman Ranjodh Singh Hadana, during his address, highlighted that PRTC has increased wages for drivers by ₹2500 and and this ratio other employees a further 30% increment to according to Punjab Roadways. Employees hired after September 15, 2021, were earlier given only minimum wages. To address this disparity, the Board of Directors has decided to increase their wages by ₹2500 and an additional 10%, applicable only to those continuously working for over a year. This increment in wages will be prospective and no arrears of any kind will be paid.

Prominent members of the PRTC Azad Union, including State General Secretary Manjinder Kumar Babbu Sharma, Patron Gurdhyan Singh Bhanra, Gurpal Singh Sangrur and Khushwinder Singh Budhla, also participated in the meeting.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE ATTEND BHOG & ANTIM ARDAS OF MLA GURPREET BASSI GOGI

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Ludhiana/Chandigarh, January 19

          People from all walks of life today paid last tributes to the late Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, MLA from Ludhiana West who passed away on Jan 10, during his Bhog and antim ardas at Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha in Model Town Extension locality on Sunday.

          Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Cabinet Ministers Aman Arora, Hardeep Singh Mundian, Punjab CM’s Wife Dr Gurpreet Kaur and several leaders across party lines remembered Gogi for his lifelong commitment to public service.

          In their address, they added that MLA Gogi was a source of inspiration and motivation for society. They said that presence of people from all walks of life, who have converged here on the Bhog and Antim Ardas of MLA Gogi, reflects how much he was respected by the people in the region.                          

          They added that Gogi was a hardworking, dedicated and committed colleague. They stated that it was a huge personal loss for them and an irreparable loss for the Aam Aadmi party, as Gogi was a committed foot soldier of the party.

          On behalf of the family, MLA Gogi’s son Swaraj thanked everyone for standing rock solid with the family.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM COINS SLOGAN OF EMPOWERED WOMEN, EMPOWERED SOCIETY

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Moga, January 19:

Underlining the crucial role of Women in overall progress and development of the society, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that empowerment of women is pivotal for empowering the entire society.

Addressing the Women Empowerment Summit at ISF College, the Chief Minister  complimented the Indian women in general and Punjabi women in particular for making marvelous contributions towards the empowerment of womanhood in the modern society. He said that in today’s society women are playing a decisive role to foster social and cultural cohesiveness thereby bringing awareness amongst mankind across the world. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that women had tremendous potential to usher in an era of prosperity and development across the globe.

The Chief Minister said that today the Indian women have also shared the responsibility to safeguard the international borders of our country. He said that such functions are an appropriate occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to make strenuous efforts for raising the status of women and ensuring them their rightful place in the Society. Emphasizing the need to percolate the policies and programs pertaining to the welfare and empowerment of the women, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it can be duly done through the voluntary participation of social and non-government organizations.

The Chief Minister said that this could play a pivotal role in bringing revolutionary transformation in the status of women in general and girl child in particular about the socio-economic awakening in the society. Lauding the MNC Grant Thornton for transforming the lives of women by supplementing their income, he assured fulsome support and cooperation to them. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is heartening that 10000 Women beneficiaries who are members of these companies benefitted through various activities.

 The Chief Minister said that after the intervention of the company income of women and households increased by an average of 40%  through various initiatives. He also lauded the practice of the company into Capacity building of about 25 women members of FPCs into Drone Pilots adding that the single point motive is to give fillip to women empowerment by supplementing their income. Laying thrust on the all-round development of the girls by equipping them with quality education, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that given an opportunity the girls could do any stupendous task and easily achieve their target.

The Chief Minister said that due to this the need of hour was to provide them more and more opportunities to showcase their ability adding that the state government was not leaving any stone unturned for this noble cause. Bhagwant Singh Mann also praised women entrepreneurs for their valuable contributions to the state’s economic growth. He said that with their hard work, dedication and commitment the women of state are becoming an integral part of the social economic growth of the state.  

The Chief Minister also acknowledged the significant impact of women on the progress of Punjab and prosperity of its people. He highlighted the state government’s initiatives to support women entrepreneurs to make them an equal partner in the progress of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated his government’s commitment to women’s empowerment, ensuring that they receive the necessary support and resources to thrive.

The Chief Minister said that by promoting women entrepreneurship, the state government aims to foster economic growth, social development and a brighter future for Punjab. He said that people of the state have bestowed a huge responsibility on the state government by giving a whopping mandate to them. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is the bounden duty of the state government to work hard for the well being of the people and progress of the state.

Citing his own mother’s influence and the phrase “Word of Mother” that renowned scientists couldn’t define, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of women’s empowerment. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he was impressed by the products created by women at the function and emphasized the need for a platform to sell these products globally. He shared his vision of showcasing Phulkari and other Punjabi products worldwide, inspiring women to become entrepreneurs.

The Chief Minister noted that China’s women play a significant role in the country’s world-class products, contributing to its economic power. He said that likewise, given a chance, the Punjabi women can also carve a niche for themselves by producing these world class projects. Giving an example, he said that the Punjab government has provided sewing machines to women and placed an order of school uniforms from them.

The Chief Minister said that currently, 25 private schools and the Punjab Police uniforms are being prepared by these women. He also visited the FPC stalls of women including that of Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil, Basmati Rice, Honey, Desi Ghee Atta Biscuits, Pickles, Drone Technology and Handcrafted Terracotta Art. Bhagwant Singh Mann envisioned that these FPCs will act as a catalyst for empowering the women in coming times.

The Chief Minister said that it is the need of hour to restore the pristine glory of the state and make Punjab a frontrunner state in the country.  Bhagwant Singh Mann said by the God’s grace his government is leaving no stone unturned to come up to the expectations of people and top priority is being accorded by the government to implement pro-people and development oriented policies. He said that health, education, power, water and infrastructure sectors are the top five priorities of his government and no stone is being left unturned for it.

The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to provide ample opportunities to the youth to excel in life and so far around 50,000 government jobs have been provided to them. He said that further new avenues will be opened for youth to ensure that they become an active partner in socio-economic growth of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction for him that till date all these youth have been selected for these posts purely on the basis of merit.

Taking a a dig at the Akali leaders, the Chief Minister said that though it will be unfair to comment on those who attend Gurudwara functions with broken legs as they are paying for their misdeeds. He said that mistakes can be forgiven but the Akalis have committed sins which are unpardonable. Bhagwant Singh Mann accused Sukhbir Singh Badal of hiding facts and running away from the truth by asserting that he tendered an apology before Akal Takht for sins he never committed.

Earlier, Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian praised the Chief Minister for taking on several important projects for women empowerment.

Chandigarh

मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी ने स्ट्रोक के 24 घंटे बाद भी गंभीर मरीजों की जान बचाने में मदद की

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चंडीगढ़, 17 जनवरी, 2025: ब्रेन स्ट्रोक एक ऐसी प्रमुख समस्या है जो लंबे समय तक दिव्यांगता और मृत्यु का कारण बन सकती है। यह जानलेवा स्थिति मस्तिष्क की कोशिकाओं को अपरिवर्तनीय क्षति पहुंचाती है। हालांकि, उन्नत स्वास्थ्य तकनीकों जैसे मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी अब चुनिंदा अस्पतालों में 24×7 उपलब्ध है, जिनमें फोर्टिस मोहाली प्रमुख है। कुछ मामलों में, मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी ने स्ट्रोक के 24 घंटे बाद भी गंभीर मरीजों की जान बचाने में मदद की है।

मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी एक मिनिमल इनवेसिव प्रोसेस है, जिसमें मस्तिष्क की धमनी में एक कैथेटर डालकर खून के थक्के को हटाया जाता है। यह रक्त प्रवाह को पुनर्स्थापित करता है और ब्रेन स्ट्रोक मरीजों के इलाज की समय सीमा को 24 घंटे तक बढ़ाकर दिव्यांगता या मृत्यु से बचाता है।

ऐसे ही एक मामले में, फोर्टिस हॉस्पिटल मोहाली के इंटरवेंशनल न्यूरोरैडियोलॉजी डिपार्टमेंट के एडिशनल डायरेक्टर, डॉ. प्रो. विवेक गुप्ता के नेतृत्व में डॉक्टरों की टीम ने हाल ही में चंडीगढ़ की 80 वर्षीय महिला का इलाज किया। महिला को स्ट्रोक होने के 8 घंटे बाद फोर्टिस मोहाली लाया गया था। मरीज बोलने में असमर्थ थी, उसके बाएं हिस्से में लकवा था और वह आपातकालीन स्थिति में वेंटिलेटर पर थी।

डॉ. गुप्ता ने मरीज के मस्तिष्क और गर्दन की धमनियों से दो थक्के हटाने के लिए मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी और एंजियोप्लास्टी की। कभी–कभी गर्दन की धमनियां बंद होती हैं, कभी मस्तिष्क की, और कुछ मामलों में दोनों को खोला जाना आवश्यक होता है। मरीज की पोस्ट–ऑपरेटिव रिकवरी सहज रही और उसे प्रक्रिया के सात दिन बाद अस्पताल से छुट्टी दे दी गई। अब वह पूरी तरह से स्वस्थ हैं और सामान्य जीवन जी रही हैं।

इस उन्नत उपचार के बारे में चर्चा करते हुए, डॉ. गुप्ता ने कहा कि मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी को स्ट्रोक शुरू होने के 24 घंटे के भीतर चुनिंदा मरीजों पर किया जा सकता है। यह एक मिनिमल इनवेसिव प्रोसेस है, जिसमें इंटरवेंशनल न्यूरोरैडियोलॉजिस्ट विशेष उपकरणों का उपयोग करके मस्तिष्क या गर्दन की धमनी से थक्का हटाते हैं।

डॉ. गुप्ता ने कहा कि फोर्टिस हॉस्पिटल मोहाली उत्तर क्षेत्र के कुछ सेंटर्स में से एक है, जहां 24×7 उन्नत न्यूरो–इंटरवेंशनल इलाज और संपूर्ण स्ट्रोक देखभाल, जिसमें सीटी परफ्यूजन और मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी शामिल हैं, मरीजों को चौबीसों घंटे उपलब्ध हैं। विशेषज्ञ डॉक्टरों की टीम, जिसमें न्यूरोलॉजिस्ट, इंटरवेंशनल न्यूरो–रेडियोलॉजिस्ट, न्यूरोसर्जन और एनेस्थेटिस्ट शामिल हैं, 24×7 स्ट्रोक उपचार प्रदान करती है। स्ट्रोक के निदान, इलाज और पुनर्वास से जुड़ी सभी सेवाएं एक ही छत के नीचे उपलब्ध हैं।

Chandigarh

‘Mechanical Thrombectomy’ advanced treatment for stroke saves life and reverses paralysis in 80 years old lady suffering from stroke

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Chandigarh, January 17

Brain stroke is a predominant factor for long-term disability and even death. The life-threatening medical condition causes irreversible damage to the brain cells. However, emerging advanced healthcare technologies such as Mechanical Thrombectomy, is available 24×7 at select hospitals, Fortis Mohali, being one of them. Mechanical Thrombectomyin select caseshas helped save life of critical patients even after 24 hours of suffering a stroke.

Mechanical Thrombectomy is a minimally-invasive procedure that involves inserting a catheter into the brain artery to remove the clot. This allows restoration of blood flow and saves a patient from disability or death by increasing treatment window in brain stroke patients till 24 hours.

In one such case, the team of doctors led by Dr Prof Vivek Gupta, Additional Director of Interventional Neuroradiology, Fortis Hospital Mohali, recently treated a 80-year-old woman from Chandigarh, who was rushed to Fortis Mohali, post 8 hours after suffering a stroke. The Patient was unable to speak, had left side paralysis, and was deteriorating and put on ventilation in the emergency.

Dr Gupta conducted Mechanical Thrombectomy on the patient to remove two clots from her brain and neck arteries with angioplasty and mechanical thrombectomy– Sometimes arteries are blocked in the neck, sometimes in the brain, and at times, both the brain and neck have to be opened as per the medical condition. The Patient had a smooth, post-operative recovery and was discharged seven days after the procedure. She has recovered fully and is leading a normal life today.

Discussing the advanced treatment option, Dr Gupta, said, “Mechanical Thrombectomy can be done till 24-hours after the onset of stroke in selected patients. It is a minimally invasive procedure wherein an interventional neuroradiologist uses specialized equipment to remove a clot from a patient’s brain or neck artery.”

Dr Prof Gupta, said, “Fortis Hospital Mohali is one of the few centres in the North Region to offer 24×7 advanced Neuro-interventional treatment and comprehensive stroke care, including CT Perfusions and Mechanical Thrombectomy, to patients round the clock. The expert team of doctors comprising expert neurologists, interventional neuro-radiologists, neurosurgeons and anesthetists provide 24×7 stroke treatment. All services related to stroke diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, are provided under one roof.”

Chandigarh

मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी ने स्ट्रोक के 24 घंटे बाद भी गंभीर मरीजों की जान बचाने में मदद की

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चंडीगढ़:

ब्रेन स्ट्रोक एक ऐसी प्रमुख समस्या है जो लंबे समय तक दिव्यांगता और मृत्यु का कारण बन सकती है। यह जानलेवा स्थिति मस्तिष्क की कोशिकाओं को अपरिवर्तनीय क्षति पहुंचाती है। हालांकि, उन्नत स्वास्थ्य तकनीकों जैसे मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी अब चुनिंदा अस्पतालों में 24×7 उपलब्ध है, जिनमें फोर्टिस मोहाली प्रमुख है। कुछ मामलों में, मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी ने स्ट्रोक के 24 घंटे बाद भी गंभीर मरीजों की जान बचाने में मदद की है।

मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी एक मिनिमल इनवेसिव प्रोसेस है, जिसमें मस्तिष्क की धमनी में एक कैथेटर डालकर खून के थक्के को हटाया जाता है। यह रक्त प्रवाह को पुनर्स्थापित करता है और ब्रेन स्ट्रोक मरीजों के इलाज की समय सीमा को 24 घंटे तक बढ़ाकर दिव्यांगता या मृत्यु से बचाता है।

ऐसे ही एक मामले में, फोर्टिस हॉस्पिटल मोहाली के इंटरवेंशनल न्यूरोरैडियोलॉजी डिपार्टमेंट के एडिशनल डायरेक्टर, डॉ. प्रो. विवेक गुप्ता के नेतृत्व में डॉक्टरों की टीम ने हाल ही में चंडीगढ़ की 80 वर्षीय महिला का इलाज किया। महिला को स्ट्रोक होने के 8 घंटे बाद फोर्टिस मोहाली लाया गया था। मरीज बोलने में असमर्थ थी, उसके बाएं हिस्से में लकवा था और वह आपातकालीन स्थिति में वेंटिलेटर पर थी।

डॉ. गुप्ता ने मरीज के मस्तिष्क और गर्दन की धमनियों से दो थक्के हटाने के लिए मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी और एंजियोप्लास्टी की। कभी–कभी गर्दन की धमनियां बंद होती हैं, कभी मस्तिष्क की, और कुछ मामलों में दोनों को खोला जाना आवश्यक होता है। मरीज की पोस्ट–ऑपरेटिव रिकवरी सहज रही और उसे प्रक्रिया के सात दिन बाद अस्पताल से छुट्टी दे दी गई। अब वह पूरी तरह से स्वस्थ हैं और सामान्य जीवन जी रही हैं।

इस उन्नत उपचार के बारे में चर्चा करते हुए, डॉ. गुप्ता ने कहा कि मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी को स्ट्रोक शुरू होने के 24 घंटे के भीतर चुनिंदा मरीजों पर किया जा सकता है। यह एक मिनिमल इनवेसिव प्रोसेस है, जिसमें इंटरवेंशनल न्यूरोरैडियोलॉजिस्ट विशेष उपकरणों का उपयोग करके मस्तिष्क या गर्दन की धमनी से थक्का हटाते हैं।

डॉ. गुप्ता ने कहा कि फोर्टिस हॉस्पिटल मोहाली उत्तर क्षेत्र के कुछ सेंटर्स में से एक है, जहां 24×7 उन्नत न्यूरो–इंटरवेंशनल इलाज और संपूर्ण स्ट्रोक देखभाल, जिसमें सीटी परफ्यूजन और मैकेनिकल थ्रोम्बेक्टॉमी शामिल हैं, मरीजों को चौबीसों घंटे उपलब्ध हैं। विशेषज्ञ डॉक्टरों की टीम, जिसमें न्यूरोलॉजिस्ट, इंटरवेंशनल न्यूरो–रेडियोलॉजिस्ट, न्यूरोसर्जन और एनेस्थेटिस्ट शामिल हैं, 24×7 स्ट्रोक उपचार प्रदान करती है। स्ट्रोक के निदान, इलाज और पुनर्वास से जुड़ी सभी सेवाएं एक ही छत के नीचे उपलब्ध हैं।

Chandigarh, Haryana

Khattar Takes Charge as Star Campaigner in Delhi’s Electoral Battlefield

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Chandigarh, January 16

Union Minister for Power, Housing, and Urban Development, Manohar Lal, has entered Delhi’s electoral battlefield with full vigor. The BJP leadership has placed their trust in him by including him in the list of star campaigners and assigning him the responsibility of overseeing the nomination filing of BJP candidates. On Thursday, he filed the nomination papers for BJP candidates in Tilak Nagar and Rajouri Garden. During the roadshows accompanying the nomination process, Manohar Lal has been strongly critical of corruption and negligence in development under Delhi’s AAP government. He also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas” to the public.

Through public meetings, Manohar Lal has effectively exposed the failures of the Delhi government, addressing issues ranging from floods to the deteriorating condition of the Yamuna River, scarcity of drinking water, and inadequacies in education and healthcare under the AAP regime.

On Thursday, Union Minister Manohar Lal filed the nomination papers for BJP candidate Shweta Saini from the Tilak Nagar Assembly constituency. Haryana’s Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda was also present on the occasion. Manohar Lal expressed confidence that the people of Tilak Nagar are eager for change and that this time, they will show the corrupt AAP government the door. Additionally, he filed the nomination papers for BJP candidate Manjinder Singh Sirsa from Rajouri Garden. Earlier, Manohar Lal had also filed the nomination for BJP candidate Vijender Gupta from the Rohini Assembly constituency, who is contesting to achieve a hat-trick of victories.

Delhi’s People Ready to Rid Themselves of the AAP Government: Manohar Lal

During the election campaign, Union Minister Manohar Lal labeled the Delhi AAP government as a “disaster government,” stating that the last ten years have brought significant disasters to Delhi. However, he emphasized that the people of Delhi are now in the mood for change and ready to accelerate the city’s development with a “double-engine government.” He alleged that corruption has increased under the AAP regime, citing the “Sheesh Mahal” and liquor scams as major examples. He pointed out that AAP leaders, including ministers, have been jailed on corruption charges and are now out on bail, misleading the public through deceptive campaigns. Manohar Lal asserted that on February 5, the people of Delhi will press the button to oust the AAP “disaster government,” and by February 8, Delhi will have a double-engine government.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Vaccination Campaign Completed in Chandigarh to control Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle.

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Chandigarh

The Department of Animal Husbandry completed 3rd round of Lumpy Skin Disease in cattle of Chandigarh. The Lumpy Skin is a contagious, epizootic disease caused by the Capri pox virus, which spreads and most prevalent among cattle. The capripox virus genus consists of LSDV, as well as sheep pox virus, and goat pox virus.

On this occasion, Sh. Hari Kallikkat, Secretary Animal Husbandry, intimated that department has administered 9000 vaccination doses free of cost in cattle population. The department has been successfully able to combat the Lumpy Skin in cattle since 2023 due to effective Sero & Physical monitoring in Chandigarh. He said that till date three rounds of LSD vaccination has been completed and 25641 vaccines has been administrated against the disease. He added that strict implementation of advisories, bio-security measures and movement restriction and isolation of affected animals are followed in true spirit. Every type of assistance has been provided to Livestock owners i.e. treatment of animals and control of disease to avoid further spread of disease. The department has issued Advisory to all livestock owners and MC Gaushalas for taking all preventive measures. The Gaushalas has been issued 2000 doses of vaccine free of cost to administer to their cattle population.

Director Animal Husbandry, Sh. Paviter Singh urged the livestock owners to report to the nearest veterinary hospital immediately on unusual mortality and sickness in cattle. He further stated that owners are being educated through awareness camps however there is no specific treatment for LSD. The current preventive measure includes vaccination, movement control of bovine animals and quarantining, implementing biosecurity through vector control. It is worth mentioning that all neighbouring states Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh were severely affected by Lumpy Skin Disease which resulted in huge mortality of cattle and financial loss to livestock owners. In the contrary Chandigarh remains LSD free till date.

Joint Director Animal Husbandry apprised that livestock owners have been educated regarding bio-security measures as isolation of sick animals from the healthy animals, feeding of affected animals with liquid & soft feed, and green fodder to their animals. They have also been advised to use dis-infections in premises at regular intervals for cleanliness and hygiene and to apply Ecto-parasiticide to healthy animals.